The race director is on the beach, pointing out to sea. “Swim out to the blue boat, turn right round it, back in towards the small white buoy, turn right again and swim along the coast to exit under the arch.” It sounds so simple. But seconds later an animated debate breaks out amongst the…
Month: March 2021
Could Kona 2019 be David McNamee’s year?
Just when David McNamee thought he’d shaken off the dark horse tag for Kona, Alistair Brownlee decides to show up and steal the spotlight. Not that the Scot minds. Despite two third places in Hawaii and an ability to run a marathon in the heat that’s only surpassed by reigning champion Patrick Lange, his demeanour…
Bahamas issues tropical storm warning as disturbance nears area hit by Hurricane Dorian
The government of the Bahamas has issued a tropical storm warning for northwestern Bahamas, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). That’s the same region that was decimated earlier this month when Hurricane Dorian swept through the region as a monster Category 5 storm, killing at least 50 people. The Abacos, Berry Islands, Bimini, Eleuthera,…
Italy calls fast-melting glacier in Mont Blanc range “an alarm” that can’t be ignored
Milan — A fast-moving Italian glacier is melting quickly, threatening a picturesque valley near the Alpine town of Courmayeur and prompting the mayor to close down a mountain road. Mayor Stefano Miserocchi has forbidden access to a section of the Val Ferret, outside of Courmayeur, a popular hiking area on the south side of the…
Iowa voters say they want to hear more from Democrats on foreign policy
In a campaign cycle that has been dominated by conversations on domestic issues, some Iowa voters say they want 2020 Democratic presidential candidates to talk more about what their foreign policy would look like. President Trump’s decision to remove U.S. forces from Syria earned a rare bipartisan rebuke from top lawmakers on Monday, putting his foreign…
Barack Obama endorses Justin Trudeau days before Canadian election
Former President Obama endorsed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Twitter Wednesday afternoon, just days before Canadians go to the polls on Monday. Photos of Trudeau from years ago dressed in blackface and brownface were released last month, casting a shadow over his campaign in the tight race. “I was proud to work with Justin…
Trump tweets “declassified” photo of heroic dog wounded in al-Baghdadi raid
Washington — President Trump tweeted a “declassified” photo of the military dog that was wounded in the raid that led to the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on Sunday, saying the canine did a “GREAT JOB in capturing and killing the Leader of ISIS.” A senior White House official told CBS News the administration is…
Daily Pro Wrestling History (03/03): Sting wins TNA World title
1922 Wichita, Kansas: – Ed “Strangler” Lewis won the World Heavyweight Title by defeating Stanislaus Zbyszko in 2 out of 3 falls 1938 Toronto, Ontario, Canada: – Vic Christy defeated Yvon Robert for the Montreal and Toronto World Heavyweight Titles 1949 Toronto, Ontario, Canada: – Fred Atkins defeated Whipper Billy Watson to win the Toronto…
Daily Pro Wrestling History (02/28): Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen win NWA Tag Team titles
1913 Minneapolis, Minnesota: – Henry Ordemann beat Julius Nelson 2 falls to 0 1952 Kansas City, Kansas: – Enrique Torres defeated Bob Orton for the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title – Sonny Myers beat Chief Big Heart to earn number one contender status – Maurice Roberre beat Dan O’Connor 1957 Amarillo, Texas: – Dory Funk…
MPs criticise London Fashion Week sponsorship deal with Clearpay
The British Fashion Council is facing a backlash after naming buy-now-pay-later payment service Clearpay as the principal partner of , which kicked off on February 19. A cross-party selection of 60 MPs has signed a letter expressing their concerns to the British Fashion Council regarding the deal, a well as urging London Fashion Week organisers…