Posts by Sophie Clearwater
How Dana White Took the UFC From the Fringes to the White House
White’s first fight in the role—UFC 30, in February 2001—was held at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, N.J. John McCain, the Republican Senator from Arizona, had famously labeled the UFC “human cockfighting,” so it wasn’t fashionable to take a chance on the organization. “That first night, I went home, I said, ‘This is…
Read MoreThe Democratic Tradition We’ve Forgotten
Since Tocqueville’s day, the Civil Rights movement is perhaps the richest example of the collaborative tradition and the civic courage it demands and inspires. In popular memory, it is primarily a story of rights. But it was also, and perhaps primarily, a story of citizens building power together across differences of race, class, religion, and…
Read MoreBad Roman Brings Pepperoni Cups, Swagger and Maximalist Pasta to Beverly Hills
Bad Roman has arrived in Beverly Hills. Jessica Sample Bad Roman self-identifies as a maximalist restaurant. Bad Roman is maximalist in its design. It will make its West Coast debut today (Tuesday, May 26) in Beverly Hills, with a boar sculpture and greyhound statues standing guard next to green velvet banquettes. Bad Roman is maximalist…
Read MoreRiley Green Says Kelly Clarkson Has Been “Talking Trash” Ahead of The Voice Season 30
“I think Ludacris is sitting on my row,” he said. “That’s pretty cool” And that’s not all. After all, the “My Way” singer revealed he also has his eye out for Mrs. Right. One week before the annual award show, Riley admitted he didn’t bring a date to the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards May 17 in hopes…
Read MoreChaotic subway construction forces Manhattan-bound commuters into yet another summer of hell: ‘Hour-long odysseys’
Welcome to the newest MTA magic trick: traveling to Manhattan by first heading farther away from it. It wouldn’t be NYC without some major, rather frustrating, subway issues. More recently, frustrated Brooklyn straphangers are sounding off after the Manhattan-bound J train started skipping several Brooklyn stops during weekday midday hours — forcing some riders into…
Read MoreWhy 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices Are So High
A VIP-heavy crowd can also dampen the crazed atmosphere that makes international soccer special. People expecting chants and songs ringing throughout a stadium may leave a game feeling quite disappointed. “We could see corporatization of a sporting space,” says Mark DiDonato, professor at Florida State’s department of sport management. Thankfully, fans can still hack this…
Read MoreGeneral Hospital’s Kate Mansi Confirms “Difficult Decision” to Exit Show
Kate Mansi is clocking out. After three years playing General Hospital‘s Kristina Corinthos-Davis—the daughter of mob boss Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and attorney Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn)—the 38-year-old confirmed she has made the “very difficult decision” to leave the character behind. “I have a few new projects that require my full attention,” Kate told Stephanie…
Read MoreTIME Is Looking for the World’s Top Universities of 2027
In 2027, TIME will once again publish a ranking of the World’s Top Universities, in partnership with Statista, a leading international provider of market and consumer data and rankings. This list will recognize the world’s leading higher education institutions based on academic performance, student outcomes, and the institutional learning environment. As part of the research…
Read MoreAnne Hathaway Shares She Was Legally Blind in One Eye for 10 Years
Suddenly, Anne Hathaway can see—and she’s revealing why the hell it means so much to her. The Devil Wears Prada actress, 43, recently shared that she nearly went blind in her 30s due to an early… Source link
Read MoreGlobal Oil Prices Rise as Fresh U.S. Strikes on Iran Cast Shadow Over Trump’s Promised Peace Deal
Global oil prices touched $100 a barrel again Tuesday morning, marking renewed instability after the U.S. launched fresh strikes against Iran. The price of Brent crude later eased back down to around $99, still showing a rise from the dip to $96 a barrel the previous day, when hopes were high after President Donald Trump…
Read MoreBTS Teams Up for “Destined” New Project After Reuniting Following Military Service
BTS is officially back—and they’ve got a sweet treat to accompany the news. Now that the seven members of the K-Pop band—Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook—have each completed their mandatory military service, they’re back and better than ever. And to help celebrate the news, they’ve teamed up with OREO to release…
Read MoreAt Stand, the Team Behind Shingo Trades Omakase for Sandos, Bento and Shokupan
Kenzie Motai and chef Shingo Akikuni. Courtesy Salar Abduaziz Michelin-starred Coral Gables destination Shingo is a 14-seat restaurant with $275 seasonal tasting menus and an interior that was built in Kyoto before being disassembled, shipped and rebuilt at its final destination in Florida. Shingo, which specializes in omakase featuring ultra-premium nigiri and signature items like…
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