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Defector
1 year ago
New York Knicks

The Leafs Are The Hockey Knicks, Unless It's The Other Way Around | Defector

The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the verge of being eradicated from yet another playoff season, and even if they stave off elimination Wednesday night in Game 4 the mood has still been set.They talked it, or more accurately their fans and media talked it, and they couldn't walk it.But it isn't about the history, which we know all too well because Leafs fans tell us with their body language.
the Guardian
1 year ago
UK politics

MPs and peers gather in Westminster to hear Charles on first visit to parliament as King - politics live

Good morning.There will be very little normal politics this week.
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www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Coronation of King Charles sparks joy, draws indignation from former Caribbean nationals in Ontario | CBC News

Gary Williams watched the coronation of King Charles on YouTube while working at his business in downtown Toronto on Saturday.The owner of The Jerk Spot, who is originally from Jamaica, said he became a Canadian citizen in June 2022.While Jamaica has signalled its intention to ditch the monarchy, Williams is not so sure that's the best move, and he wants to see the monarch and royal family remain in place for years to come.
Hogs Haven
1 year ago
Washington Redskins

All aTwitter: 6 May 2023 - Commanders UDFA success stories and a sad goodbye

News, links to articles, updates and more from DC area writers and national sports journalists and others



The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a handy spot to check the Washington Commanders beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans in order to keep up on the latest news and opinions about Washington, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

London's Other Royals, the Pearlies,' Keep Alive Cockney Customs

The kings and queens of London's lesser-known royal family gathered outside a church in Covent Garden on a recent Sunday afternoon dressed in their sparkly finery.But their jewels of choice were not diamonds or rubies.They were buttons made of mother-of-pearl that covered their jet-black suits and hats in intricate patterns, sewn by hand into elaborate designs that glitter in the sunlight.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Royal vault: Inside the burial chamber that houses 25 royals

Queen Elizabeth II is making the journey to her final resting place after a celebration of her life at her state funeral at Westminster Hall.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Metal detectorists uncover War of the Roses-era treasure worth thousands

A gold ring belonging to a soldier killed in one of Britain's bloodiest civil wars has sold for 6,500 in auction after it was found by metal detectorists.
San Francisco Bay Times
1 year ago
SF LGBT

About Our Cover: September 22-October 6, 2022 - San Francisco Bay Times

As a child, he was paraded through town in carriages and sedan chairs carried by dutiful followers.
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www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

William and Kate make surprise trip to Jordan for Crown Prince's wedding

The Prince and Princess of Wales have made a surprise visit to Jordan to attend the wedding of the country's Crown Prince and his Saudi Arabian bride.William and Kate are among a host of foreign royalty attending the nuptials of Crown Prince Hussein, 28, and architect Rajwa Alseif, 29.The ceremony will take place later on Thursday at the Zahran Palace, the same venue chosen by the Crown Prince's father, King Abdullah II, and his grandfather, the late King Hussein.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Eton College sorry for subjecting schoolgirls to misogynistic and racial slurs'

Eton College has apologised unreservedly after a number of its pupils were accused of subjecting a group of girls visiting from a nearby state school to misogynistic language, racial slurs and booing.The prestigious boys' boarding school, which charges 40,000 a year for a place, told the BBC that it had launched an investigation into the alleged incident, which took place during a speech given by ex-politician-turned-GB News pundit Nigel Farage.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Sports

What makes Casper Ruud a worthy opponent in the final.

In the men's final of the U.S. Open, Casper Ruud will put up a fight.
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