NHL great Kevin Stevens arrested on federal drug charges

 Posted on July 11, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  400 words  |  Fernande Dalal

Kevin Stevens, who joined Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr in leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to two Stanley Cup titles in the early 1990s, was charged in federal court Thursday with conspiring to sell oxycodone, a highly addictive opioid painkiller. The Boston Globe reports that Stevens, 51, and another man, Christopher Alonardo, will be held until a detention hearing on Tuesday. At 6 feet 3 and 230 pounds, Stevens was known for his scoring prowess and physical presence. [Read More]

The most political, troubled series ever?

 Posted on July 11, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1316 words  |  Fernande Dalal

By Michael BaggsNewsbeat reporter VH1Jaida, Gigi and Crystal will compete in the season 12 finaleStrip the format of RuPaul's Drag Race back to its most basic and you might think it's a TV show about people competing to see who's the best at dancing around while pretending to sing a song. But the 12th season has urged its US viewers to register to vote every week and made no secret of its political agenda. [Read More]

What makes a California wildfire the worst? Deaths and size

 Posted on July 11, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  717 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

The so-called Camp Fire in Northern California in many ways has become the worst wildfire in the history of a state whose topography and climate have long made it ripe for devastating blazes. With terrain ranging from steep, tree-topped mountains to dry, brush-covered hillsides, and matched with a climate that frequently varies from light rainy seasons to drought years, California has been home to deadly, destructive wildfires since record-keeping began in the early 20th century. [Read More]

Who is Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster?

 Posted on July 11, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  792 words  |  Valentine Belue

Hugh Grosvenor, 7th Duke of Westminster, is the only son of Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster.  A close friend of Prince William and Prince Harry, Hugh Grosvenor is the godfather of Prince George, William’s eldest child.  So, who is Hugh Grosvenor? Is the Duke of Westminster married? What is his net worth?   Here is everything you need to know about the current Duke of Westminster.  Once dubbed Britain’s most eligible bachelor, Hugh Grosvenor was educated at £6,000-a-term day school Ellesmere College in Shropshire and inherited the Dukedom following the death of his father in 2016 [Read More]

Who is Jang Keun-Suk Dating Now

 Posted on July 11, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  592 words  |  Valentine Belue

Jang Keun-Suk South Korean TV Actor 36 years old Single Full Name Jang Keun-Suk Age 36 Birth date September 26, 1987 Horoscope Libra Birth Place Seoul, South Korea Profession TV Actor Net Worth $6 million Martial Status Single Height 6′ Ethnicity Asian Nationality South Korean Weight N/A lbs (N/A kg) Hair Color Black Eye Color Dark Brown Ahead, we take a look at who is Jang Keun-Suk dating now, who has he dated, Jang Keun-Suk’s girlfriend, past relationships and dating history. [Read More]

'Educators are afraid,' says teacher attacked for Romeo & Juliet

 Posted on July 10, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1615 words  |  Tobi Tarwater

Book banning in public schools is, according to new reports, at an all-time high as right-wing groups and Republican-led legislatures target works that address race, racism, gender, sexuality and other issues they don’t want students to discuss in classrooms. It isn’t the first time the country has gone through book banning, but, according to the American Library Association’s annual report on book censorship and a PEN America analysis members of the book banning movement have waged in recent months more challenges to books in schools than ever before. [Read More]

Ain Dubai: The mystery of the worlds largest broken Ferris wheel

 Posted on July 10, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1132 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

DUBAI — It has been more than a year since the world’s tallest Ferris wheel stopped turning, and officials here won’t say why. The Ain Dubai, with more steel than the Eiffel Tower and nearly twice as tall as the London Eye, was supposed to be closed for just a month. Then another month. And another. Finally, in April, operators quietly announced it would be closed indefinitely. The massive legs of this engineering marvel are gathering dust, while scaffolding shrouded in burlap surrounds the main axle. [Read More]

Amanda Serrano Net Worth

 Posted on July 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  174 words  |  Valentine Belue

Amanda Serrano is a professional boxer, mixed martial artist, and professional wrestler from Puerto Rico. She was born on October 9, 1988. Since September 2019, she has been the interim WBO and WBC featherweight champion. She is the only female and Puerto Rican to win world titles in more than four weight classes, and she holds the Guinness World Record for the most world titles won by a female in various weight classes, with nine major world titles in seven different weight classes. [Read More]

Angel Cabrera Wife: Who Is Sylvia Cabrera?

 Posted on July 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  173 words  |  Valentine Belue

Angel Cabrera, who competed on both the European Tour and the PGA Tour, is a skilled Golfer, who was born on September 12, 1969. Cabrera won his first championship, at the U.S. Open at Oakmont, close to Pittsburgh, in 2007. Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk, who were the two runner-ups, were edged out by him by one shot as he finished the event at 5-over. After rounds of 1-under for the first two days and 1-over for the second, Cabrera started the third round as the leader at even par. [Read More]

Antiques Roadshow FYI . Tips . Ceramic Damage Detection

 Posted on July 10, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  691 words  |  Valentine Belue

Ceramic Damage Detection Caption: A subtle difference in the shades of blue is a hint that this piece was over-painted to repair a break. Your senses will serve you well, but asking the dealer point-blank questions will be your secret weapon. by Dennis Gaffney There they are, seemingly beauties to behold. Ceramic pieces that have beautiful lines and patterns. The objects appear to be in perfect condition. But are they? [Read More]