The Archdiocese of New York is laying off workers — and says more staff may have to go — to help pay for the Catholic Church’s sex-abuse scandal. The cash-strapped Church already previously announced the sale of the archdiocese’s Cardinal Cooke headquarters building in Midtown. “Such decisions are never easy, but the current financial crunch … Read more
Damage caused by Typhoon Man-yi after it slammed ashore Saturday night in Viga, Catanduanes province, northeastern Philippines. (MDRRMO Viga Catanduanes / AP) A powerful typhoon wrecked houses, caused towering tidal surges and forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to emergency shelters as it cut across the northern Philippines on Sunday in the sixth … Read more
Veteran Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer announced her retirement from election polling just weeks after her historically inaccurate Iowa survey. @jaselzer/X She’s going out on a low note. J. Ann Selzer is retiring from election polling just weeks after her once-respected poll showed that Kamala Harris was leading in Iowa — only for Trump to … Read more
Drake showed off his fresh haircut after haters trolled him for wearing pigtails with barrettes during an alleged “midlife crisis.” The “One Dance” crooner posed with a stern face and duck lips while showing off his new cut via his Instagram Story on Saturday. Fans raved over the hitmaker’s new look, with one writing on … Read more
(Getty Images) SOCAL REGIONAL PLAYOFFS Games at 5 p.m. unless noted TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE First round Division I No. 8 Westlake at No. 1 Newport Harbor No. 5 at No. 4 Cathedral Catholic No. 6 La Jolla at No. 3 Oaks Christian No. 7 Bishop’s at No. 2 JSerra Division II No. 8 La Costa Canyon … Read more
It’s build-or-bolt time for BXP on Madison Avenue. The developer is itching to build a skyscraper at 343 Madison between East 44th and 45th streets, which is currently a block-long, empty lot owned by the MTA. But it needs an anchor tenant before the striking, 46-story, 950,000 square-foot tower — designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox … Read more
The 25-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyzed when a semi-trailer barrelled into the path of the Humboldt Broncos’ bus in 2018. Ryan Straschnitzki, one of the Humboldt Bronco hockey players injured in the Humboldt bus crash, shoots hoops during a media event in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, July 27, 2023.Photo by Todd Korol /The Canadian Press … Read more
Wayne Rooney has shared a sweet message to his wife ahead of her stint in the jungle (Picture: JMEnternational/Getty Images) Wayne Rooney has said he ‘can’t wait’ to see his wife Coleen Rooney on I’m A Celebrity. The star, 38, has flown to Australia to join the ITV reality series as a campmate in what is thought … Read more
Joe Lycett headed out on a weekend stroll with his newborn baby (Picture: SplashNews.com) Joe Lycett has been spotted for the first time with his newborn following the surprise revelation that he has become a father. The hugely popular comedian announced on October 25 that he and his partner had welcomed a baby boy. His … Read more
Tommy Fury will step between the ropes again in January (Picture: Getty Images) Tommy Fury will box former UFC title challenger Darren Till in January as he looks to extend his unbeaten record. The bout will take place on 18 January at Co-Op Live in Manchester and will be shown on DAZN PPV. The 25-year-old … Read more
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