Among the fiercest critics of the decision were some of the world leaders flanking Biden at the German castle on Sunday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson deemed it “a big step backwards,” while Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared, “No government, politician or man should tell a woman what she can and cannot do with … Read more
I almost missed Harry Potter. When the first book released on June 26, 1997 – now a quarter century ago – I was sixteen years old and consumed with American Legion baseball. That summer revolved around nine-inning games, at least three times each week, in full catcher’s gear, in the South Carolina heat and humidity. … Read more
President Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speak during a bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in Elmau, Germany, on Sunday. Susan Walsh / AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh / AP President Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speak during a bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in Elmau, Germany, on Sunday. Susan … Read more
A few months back, in March, Logan Murdock of The Ringertraveled to Brooklyn to research a profile of Kevin Durant, entitled “Let It Go,” a study of how KD had gone Zen, had learned to relax. “Before, I used to worry about expectations,” KD told Murdock, “but now, I’m solidified and confident in what I … Read more
The 10th World Meeting of Families concludes in Rome with the celebration of the Holy Mass presided by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the presence of Pope Francis. During the homily, the Pope notes that “the family is the first place where we learn to love.” By Linda Bordoni In a world poisoned by the toxins … Read more
Philadelphia Phillies slugger and reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper suffered a fractured left thumb Saturday night against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park (GameTracker). Harper took a 97-mph Blake Snell fastball to hand and exited the game immediately. The Phillies announced the fracture soon thereafter and say Harper will undergo additional tests in the … Read more
Among the fiercest critics of the decision were some of the world leaders flanking Biden at the German castle on Sunday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson deemed it “a big step backwards,” while Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared, “No government, politician or man should tell a woman what she can and cannot do with … Read more
When the Houston Rockets selected Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr. with the third pick of the NBA draft on Thursday, it continued a tradition of basketball as a family inheritance. His father, also named Jabari Smith, played in the NBA in the early 2000s. “My dad just told me it was time to amp it up … Read more
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday chaired his last cabinet meeting, with the Knesset expected to dissolve itself this week and trigger new elections in the fall. The prime minister praised the diverse coalition for its achievements, which, he declared, were the fruit of its ability to work united on behalf of the people. Bennett’s … Read more
Lil Nas X performs onstage during the Grammys in April. Rich Fury / Getty Images for The Recording Academy hide caption toggle caption Rich Fury / Getty Images for The Recording Academy Lil Nas X performs onstage during the Grammys in April. Rich Fury / Getty Images for The Recording Academy The BET Awards air … Read more
