U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division walk to their assignment at the Wilshire Federal Building, ahead of Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings Day” protest, in Los Angeles, Calif., Friday, June 13, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images As noted in a recent…
The Canada vs. U.S. rivalry that was ignited at the 4 Nations Face-Off will be renewed at the 2026 Winter Olympics. (Photo by Andrea Cardin/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images) World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images Let’s take a look at the NHL 2025-26 key dates for the upcoming season, with the opening…
Kentucky Downs has become the place to be for turf runners in late summer Danny Brewer If you were wondering where the greenest grass in North America resides, look no farther than the Tennessee-Kentucky state line. There is a little country horse track nestled just 30 minutes north of Nashville that has incorporated ingenuity and…
A group of Bene Gesserit Truthsayers prepare to leave their planet on a mission to save the future. Courtesy of HBO Max “Desmond Hart’s costume in Dune: Prophecy,” Bojana Nikitović said to me, “for the Travis Fimmel character, that is one of my favorites. The way it was shot when he first comes in this…
The latest UN plastics treaty collapse underscored what markets already know: a $400 billion stranded asset risk that forward-thinking petrochemical leaders must now confront strategically. While legacy producers viewed blocking production caps as protecting industry interests, market forces don’t wait for diplomatic consensus. The transition window for plastics producers and pushers alike is narrowing, and…
Today’s Connections Credit: NYT / Erik Kain Looking for a little help with your Sunday Connections puzzle? The New York Times has set a pretty solid challenge with today’s puzzle, so if you’re looking for extra clues – or the answers – you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find an extra set of…
Topline Several documents with U.S. State Department markings revealing undisclosed details about President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin were discovered in an Alaska hotel, NPR reported Saturday, including locations and meeting times of the summit and contact information for U.S. officials. One of the documents indicated Trump planned to give the Russian…
Promotional image for Eyes of Wakanda, an animated series from Marvel Studios Animation streaming on Disney+, August, 2025 Marvel Studios Animation It’s been a long winter for Marvel fans looking for the blend of memorable characters, brisk storytelling, clever worldbuilding and spectacular visuals that built the studio into a juggernaut in the 2010s. One pocket…
Topline West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey directed hundreds of National Guard personnel to deploy in Washington, D.C., at the request of the Trump administration, his office announced Saturday, as President Donald Trump’s controversial crackdown in the capital continued despite historically low crime rates. Morrisey said the deployment includes hundreds of “skilled personnel” at the request…
Kendrick Lamar sends two singles — “30 for 30” with SZA and his own “Not Like Us” — back to different Billboard charts focused only on streaming. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Kendrick Lamar performs in the Pepsi Halftime Show during the NFL Super Bowl LVI football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los…