Former Tyrone gaelic footballer Jody Gormley says he has “no fear of dying whatsoever” after revealing he has been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. Gormley was a prominent player for the Red Hands during the 1990s, helping the county win the Ulster Championship in 1995 and reach the All-Ireland final later that year. The 53-year-old,…
In This Story In just a few days of heavy losses, Trump Media & Technology Group stock has forfeited more than half of its triple-digit October gains. AI tools revolutionizing content creation — Including an Emmy-winning breakthrough, says exec Shares of Trump Media, the company that owns former President Donald Trump’s right-wing social media platform…
One of the main connections between Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky could be closed for weeks after a fire under the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge damaged its steel structure, officials said Friday. The blaze at the Sawyer Point 1000 Hands Playground, which sits under the bridge, was initially reported at 3:20 a.m., Cincinnati Fire Chief Frank…
When the U.S. Department of Treasury imposed sanctions on three companies belonging to Denis Postovoy on Wednesday, it was yet another move to break up what U.S. authorities say was an international scheme to violate sanctions. A month earlier, on September 16, law enforcement officials arrested the 44-year-old Russian national in Sarasota, Florida. He was…
Well, you knew it was coming. This year, more than 20 Travel + Leisure staffers weighed in to create this hand-picked list of the places that thoughtful, curious travelers should consider in 2024. These are the destinations that have captured our imaginations, the spots where T+L editors want to spend their own time in the…
Go COMO bus riders can now use the SPOT app to track buses in real time, view bus schedules and receive service alerts, the city of Columbia announced Friday. Go COMO will stop using its current app, DoubleMap, on Dec. 31 when the provider of DoubleMap ends nationwide support for the app, according to the…
Greetings from Read Max HQ! A few housekeeping notes about recent appearances in external media: I’m one of the writers who contributed recommendations to this year’s N+1 “Bookmatch” fundraiser! Bookmatch is a one-of-a-kind personality test that pairs each donor with a unique list of ten book recommendations. This year, Bookmatch is back with a brand-new…
With 8,000 North Korean troops now poised to join Russia’s fight in Ukraine, the U.S. is reaching out to China to leverage its relationships with Moscow and Pyongyang to “curb” the entry of North Korean forces. The U.S. had a “robust conversation” with China this week about the North Korean troops’ dispatch to Russia, Secretary…
The largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC) just announced a new $42 billion plan to accumulate more of the flagship digital asset. In a new press release, MicroStrategy President and chief executive Phong Le says the company’s “21/21 Plan” aims to raise $21 billion in equity and $21 billion in fixed income securities over the…
A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board. Southwest District Health appears to be the first in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccinations are an essential function of a public health department. While policymakers…