Posts by Sophie Clearwater
How to watch the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on TV and online with Post Malone, Noah Kahan and more
Happy Fourth of July! Live from New York City, Terry Crews hosts the 50th edition of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special! This year’s edition of the beloved extravaganza will expand to the Lower East River in the Seaport District, the Lower Hudson River, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Per the official press release, the…
Read MoreSocialist Colorado candidate blames Israel for ‘putting Jewish people in great danger’
Socialist Colorado congressional candidate Melat Kiros blamed Israel’s activity in the Middle East for inspiring attacks on Jewish people in other countries during an interview on Wednesday. Kiros is part of a wave of anti-Israel, far-left candidates gaining popularity in the Democratic Party. She won her primary in her Denver-area district this week, ousting longtime incumbent Diana…
Read MoreJoey Chestnut, Miki Sudo return to defend titles at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest marks the United States’ 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance Saturday after an eventful year for the annual wiener showdown and one of its stars. Contest sponsor Nathan’s Famous was sold in January to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods. A few months later, reigning men’s champ and record-holder Joey Chestnut was…
Read MoreTessa Bailey and More Best-Selling Authors Reveal Their Beach Bag Books for This Summer
“I’m reading The Missed Connection by Tia Williams right now,” Bailey explained, “and it’s a banger. Everything she writes is amazing, just like heartfelt, clever.” So, she was more than ready to book a ticket to Williams’ most recent release. “It’s a really great concept about this connection that happens on an airplane,” the It Happened…
Read MoreDear Abby: My husband blames everyone but himself for his problems
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 10 years. Ever since I have known him, he has had issues with depression and anxiety. I have tried to support him through these diagnoses. He has attempted to go to therapy several times, but he never sticks with it. Once the therapist gets to…
Read MoreYankees’ Yovanny Cruz sent back to Triple-A despite solid outings
In his first three major league games, Yovanny Cruz has shown excellent stuff, velocity that hitters have not been able to handle and the type of profile that makes a lot of sense at the back of the Yankees bullpen, which could use a shutdown reliever. And yet after two of these outings, the Yankees…
Read MoreAstronomers discover Earth’s new ‘next-door neighbor’ — a potentially habitable planet
A newly discovered and potentially habitable exoplanet scientists are calling Earth’s “next-door neighbor” could be the next stepping stone in humanity’s search for extraterrestrial life. “This one’s exciting,” Paul Robertson of the University of California, Irvine, said in a statement on Tuesday, adding that “it’s one of our closest cosmic neighbors.” “Twenty-five light years sounds…
Read MoreStar Lynx rookie Olivia Miles returns home with 14-point effort against Liberty
Friday was is a homecoming of sorts for Lynx rookie Olivia Miles. The Summit, N.J., native will have had plenty of family and friends show up in droves to support her against the Liberty at Barclays Center. Miles finished with 14 points, five rebounds and five assists in Minnesota’s 99-86 loss. But she struggled with…
Read MoreLogan Webb rocked, SF Giants routed by lowly Rockies as dismal season continues
DENVER — When Logan Webb took the mound here, almost a mile above sea level, a little more than a month ago, he only left the game due to a pitch restriction. In that start, his first back from the injured list, Webb still pitched into the fifth inning. In his return visit Friday night,…
Read MoreMets’ reshuffled lineup can’t create spark in disappointing loss to Braves
ATLANTA — A.J. Ewing took over the leadoff spot Friday night, but reshuffling the cards didn’t get the Mets far. A disappointing lineup remained on brand, and despite late noise brought little to the early Fourth of July party in a 5-3 loss to the Braves at Truist Park. Ewing went 0-for-3 in his debut…
Read MoreVolunteer K-9 teams continue to aid in Central Texas disaster response
Texas Search and Rescue is a nonprofit, volunteer-based first responder organization that supports emergency response efforts across the state, including through its specialized K-9 unit. Source link
Read MoreAustin leaders call for stronger environmental protections in proposed Dog's Head development
As plans move forward for the proposed Dog’s Head development in southeast Austin, several city leaders are calling for stronger environmental protections and more affordable housing before the project advances. Source link
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