Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
GB's new skipper knows he's bringing a 'bunch of freaking tough dogs' to next World Baseball Classic
MLB
·
\n\n","providerName":"Twitter","providerUrl":"https://twitter.com","thumbnail_url":null,"type":"oembed","width":550,"contentType":"rich"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"“In ‘99 and 2001, we had to tape our numbers on the back of our jerseys,”...
The reason nearly 400,000 Germans are flocking to Cornwall's seaside towns every year... and it's nothing to do with Poldark or pasties
Daily Mail
·
August 24, 2025
Cornwall, for Brits, is a familiar sight on the small screen for Poldark and Doc Martin. Aidan Turner steamily scything fields as the titular captain in the BBC period drama about 18th-century life there will not soon be forgotten by titillated...
Simone Raquel: The architectural alchemist behind Milk & Honey’s visual world
Jamaica Observer
·
August 24, 2025
The visionary behind the magic — 28-year-old Simone Raquel, the creative force bringing bold ideas to life at Milk & Honey 2025. WHEN the lights dim and the crowd surges forward, few stop to consider the hours of blueprinting, scaffolding,...
Police arrest 140 revellers on day one of Notting Hill Carnival after colourful start to street party: Figures up 40% on last year amid Met crackdown
Daily Mail
·
August 24, 2025
A total of 140 people have already been arrested on the first day of Notting Hill Carnival for offences including assaults on police, robbery and possession of weapons. That is 40 per cent more than the number arrested on the opening day of the...
Notting Hill Carnival bursts into colourful scenes as parade peacefully goes off... as army of police officers line streets
Daily Mail
·
August 24, 2025
Notting Hill Carnival has kicked off peacefully today and filled west London with colourful celebrations. The world-famous street party, which is the largest in Europe, officially began on Sunday morning with dancers in bright costumes parading...
Delight and disappointment
Jamaica Observer
·
August 23, 2025
THE long-awaited reopening of the historic Rockfort Mineral Bath in St Andrew was met with delight and some disappointment on Thursday as the celebration of its return was tempered by concerns about the extent of the renovation. For many, like...
Inside an ancient Cornish inn with amazingly colourful and varied history
Cornwall Live
·
August 23, 2025
Pilgrims, smugglers, wreckers, the royalist army, ghostly apparitions and links to the famous writer, Daphne du Maurier. What an amazingly colourful and varied story lies within the thick stone walls of one ancient Cornish inn which has been...
World Food and Music Festival: List of vendors, music lineup and more you need to know
KCCI 8 - Iowa
·
August 23, 2025
IOWA’S NEWS LEADER. NEW AT 650 MORE IOWANS ARE NOW OFFICIALLY U.S. CITIZENS. A NATURALIZATION CEREMONY WAS HELD TO KICK OFF THE START OF WORLD FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL IN DES MOINES. IT HAPPENED ON THE MAIN STAGE IN WESTERN GATEWAY PARK IN...
‘Friendly fire’ injures NYPD detective during Queens carjacking arrest
QNS - New York
·
August 22, 2025
NYPD officers stand near the cordoned-off scene on the Whitestone Expressway service road in Queens on Friday Photo courtesy of Citizen An NYPD detective was wounded by “friendly fire” Friday morning in Queens while responding to a carjacking in...
Column: Fun AND cheap? Look no further than these student discounts
The Huntington News - Massachusetts
·
August 22, 2025
Looking for something fun and cheap to do during syllabus week before classes get too serious? Take a peek at this short list of the best student discounts in and around Boston. Whether it is food or apparel, there are plenty of discounts...
The Bailey Buzz, Aug. 21, 2025
The News Gazette - Illinois
·
What started in 1965 as a program to fight poverty has grown into a national model for early learning, health and nutrition, and family support to more than 40 million children and families, according to the organization.Last year, the Champaign...
9 new Mexican restaurants to try in metro Phoenix
AZ Central - Arizona
·
Metro Phoenix residents have plenty of new options to get their Mexican food fix, including several recently reopened old favorites. This summer, several well-known Mexican food restaurants like Someburros and Tacos Chiwas opened new locations...
Lumber Depot executing new property purchase
Jamaica Observer
·
August 22, 2025
Following the recent $315-million investment in Atlantic Hardware and Plumbing Company Limited (AHPC), Lumber Depot Limited (LDL) has entered into an agreement to purchase a property to support its growing operations. The full-service hardware...
Bolivia Says ‘No MAS’
Foreign Policy
·
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Bolivia’s elections boot the socialist ruling party, the United States deploys warships off the coast of Venezuela, and a salacious Brazilian song charms the Middle...
See how this local program is attracting leaders nationwide + how you can join
Bham Now - Alabama
·
August 21, 2025
Sponsored The Spring 2025 Martech and AI Summit sparked big conversations in Birmingham. (The CMO Institute) Attention marketing leaders—your next big career move is waiting for you right here in Birmingham. The Chief Marketing Officer Institute’s...
True Detective Season 5: Nicolas Cage in Talks for Next Installment
Bleeding Cool - Illinois
·
August 22, 2025
Posted in: HBO, TV | Tagged: true detective Reports are Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage is in talks to join the fifth season of HBO and Showrunner Issa López's True Detective. Nicolas Cage is reportedly in talks to star in HBO's True Detective...
What to Wear to an It Girl's Wedding, According to a Fashion Stylist
Marie Claire U.S.
·
August 22, 2025
It's August, and wedding season is deeply upon us! As I’m at the start of my 30s, and all my beautiful friends are partnering up and taking the next step in their love lives, I’ve attended about four weddings every six months over the last couple...
‘Like Martha’s Vineyard, If the Mexicans Took It Over’
The Cut
·
August 22, 2025
In 1978, when the fashion designer Willy Chavarria was 10 years old, he and his family attended a production of Zoot Suit, a play by Luis Valdez. The work drew from the 1942 Sleepy Lagoon Murder, when the death of a partygoer became the pretext...
Resorts World Queens Casino Proposal Draws Unanimous Support at CAC Hearing
Casino Beats
·
August 21, 2025
Written by Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev is a gambling news writer with several years of experience in the iGaming industry. He started creating promotional content but soon found he loved reporting on the industry itself. Since...
The Sports Report: Dodgers split with Rockies; Padres are up next
Los Angeles Times
·
August 22, 2025
From Kevin Baxter: When the Dodgers arrived in Colorado on Sunday night they had a golden opportunity to pad their narrow division lead against with the worst team in the majors. Unfortunately, even with Thursday’s 9-5 win over the Rockies, the...