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The East Coast Personality Match: Where to Go Based on Your Summer Energy
Not all beach towns operate on the same frequency. Some lead with polish, others with patina—but all send signals. Where you “summer” (and yes, it’s officially a verb) reveals more about your inner compass than any social bio ever will. It’s a kind of coastal semiotics: a shorthand for taste, temperament and just how seriously…
Read MoreBarbra Streisand “Can’t Remember” If She Had Sex With Warren Beatty
Of course, Barbra—who is mom to son Jason Gould, 58, with ex Elliott Gould—admitted that when working on her 2023 memoir My Name is Barbra, she realized there was lots about her own life she couldn’t be sure of. “I can’t remember lots about my life,” she continued. “And thank God I had a researcher.…
Read MoreFeeling drained? These ‘battery drainers’ are zapping all your energy: study
If you’re tired reading this, you’re not alone. One in three Americans are drained before the day even starts. And what precious energy they do have is quickly zapped away, according to a survey of 2,000 people which pinpointed what drains Americans’ energy the most. Results showed that the pain of being interrupted, being forced…
Read MoreOwner of famed Texas Chili Parlor dies
(Austin Business Journal) — Scott Zublin, owner and savior of the iconic Texas Chili Parlor — the hole-in-the-wall restaurant near the state Capitol that for decades has attracted politicians, lobbyists, tourists, journalists and celebrities — died June 7. He was 67. Yellow roses and a flower arrangement were displayed at the front door of the 49-year-old…
Read MoreWilliamson County judges say workload still heavy despite support from 'death investigators'
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Valerie Alvarez has been on the job for six months. She’s one of four new death investigators hired by Williamson County to help Justice of the Peace judges determine cause and manner of death and juggle court dockets. “We’re kind of the eyes and the ears for the judges,” Alvarez said. “I’m…
Read MoreJet Set: The Wimbledon Packing List
Welcome to Jet Set, a recurring feature in which we highlight our favorite accessories and travel must-haves that are perfect for any kind of trip. Whether you’re already packing for your next adventure or still in the early planning stages, we’re here to help with all your jet-setting needs. The French Open gave tennis fans one…
Read MoreWith only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program
(The Texas Tribune) — Four years after Gov. Greg Abbott announced Texas would be the first state to build its own border wall, lawmakers have quietly stopped funding the project, leaving only scattered segments covering a small fraction of the border. That decision, made in the waning hours of this year’s legislative session, leaves the…
Read MoreWhat’s the Nets domino effect from the first big trade of the NBA offseason?
The NBA trade market had been ground to a halt, by both the (presumed) embargo of the NBA Finals and by waiting on Giannis Antetokounmpo. Then came this weekend’s shocking deal sending Desmond Bane to Orlando. Will the move break the dam open? Will Kevin Durant be the next to move? And how could either…
Read MorePrince William’s billionaire pal Sunjay Kapur smiles with friend in final photo taken moments before death at 53
Billionaire businessman Sunjay Kapur’s final photo, taken just moments before he took part in a polo match during which he fatally swallowed a bee, has been revealed. Prince William’s longtime friend, who was the chairman of global car parts giant Sona Comstar, died from a heart attack on a polo field in Windsor, England, on…
Read MoreValerie Bertinelli shares her ‘fears’ about returning to acting: ‘Really terrified’
Valerie Bertinelli has opened up about her fears after announcing that she’s dipping her toes back into the acting world. @wolfiesmom/Instagram Lights, camera, action! Valerie Bertinelli has opened up about her fears after announcing that she’s dipping her toes back into the acting world. The Food Network alum, 65, revealed she’s gearing up for a…
Read MoreNYC teen critically wounded after subway surfing and young woman fatally struck by train in separate transit horrors: cops
A teen was left in critical condition after subway surfing in the Bronx and young woman was killed after she was fatally struck by a Manhattan train in two grisly incidents inside the city’s subway system Monday, according to police. The teenage boy fell onto the tracks at the Baychester subway station while he was…
Read MoreOswald Peraza taking outfield reps in possible ‘realistic’ Yankees scenario after roster crunch
The Yankees needed to make a roster move Monday to facilitate designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton’s activation from the 60-day injured list for the first time this season. They decided to designate versatile Pablo Reyes for assignment while expanding the utility role of former top infield prospect Oswald Peraza. The 25-year-old Peraza has been working with…
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