Saida Wurie said it was her parents’ lifelong dream to participate in Hajj, the religious pilgrimage that brings Muslims from around the world to Saudi Arabia each year. They’d spent their “life savings” – $23,000 in total – on an all-inclusive travel package through a tour company registered in the state of Maryland. “They saved […]
It took Rory McIlroy less than an hour to get from signing his card after the final gut-wrenching round of the US Open to being in mid-air on his plane home. How long it will take him to get over the heart-breaking events at Pinehurst, if he ever can, remains to be seen. In 20 […]
Magdalena Eriksson struck six minutes from time to earn Sweden a 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland who still remain without a point in Euro 2025 Qualifying. Sweden had chances to make their breakthrough in the first half courtesy of Fridolina Rolfo but earned their second win in four days over Ireland as Eriksson […]
President Biden delivered the commencement speech at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday morning, taking the opportunity to connect with college students amid the backdrop of tumultuous pro-Palestinian demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war that have erupted in recent weeks at several American universities, including Morehouse. While campus protesters have specifically called for their universities and […]
President Biden in Atlanta on Sunday morning, taking the opportunity to connect with college students amid the backdrop of tumultuous pro-Palestinian demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war that have erupted in recent weeks at several American universities, including Morehouse. While campus protesters have specifically called for their universities and colleges to , they have also expressed […]
Armagh experienced penalty heartbreak once again as Donegal were crowned Ulster football champions this afternoon. Shaun Patton saved the sudden death spot kick after extra time ended 0-20 to 0-20 in Clones. The Orchard County also finished runners up to Derry after a shootout last year. Jim McGuinness’ men have now picked up two trophies […]
Wales suffered heartbreak in their first-ever penalty shoot-out as Poland booked their place at Euro 2024 after a goalless 120 minutes. Spot-kicks were needed on a tense evening in which Ben Davies had a first-half header disallowed for offside but chances were scarce in this play-off final. Wales were reduced to 10 in the final […]
Ireland’s Under-20s could only watch as England secured the Six Nations title last night. England ran in seven tries, as they found the bonus point they needed in a 45-31 victory over France in Pau. Ireland’s campaign ended an hour earlier with a bonus point win of their own, beating Scotland 36-0 at Musgrave Park […]
Crews searching for a hiker, who went missing a week ago, recovered her body over the weekend from a snow-covered Mt. Baldy in the San Gabriel Mountains. The body of hiker Lifei Huang, 22, of El Monte was discovered on Saturday, Feb. 10 in the upper San Antonio Creek Falls area after she began her […]
The Unwind sees experts, influencers and celebrities sharing their approaches to wellness and mental health. Learn more about what prioritizing well-being looks like, from self-care rituals to setting healthy boundaries to the mantras that keep them afloat. Common, born Lonnie Rashid Lynn, vividly remembers the moment his mental wellness journey began just over 20 years […]
A 15-year-old high school student, known as a standout football player, died in a car wreck, according to Virginia police and social media posts. Chesterfield County police said the wreck happened just after midnight on Saturday, Dec. 30, when a 2016 Chevrolet Impala ran off a road and struck a tree, WRIC reported. Wyatt Fowler, […]
A dog has once again found himself living within the confines of a shelter after his previous owners returned him. Lucky, a 2-year-old Catahoula leopard mix, was first adopted from another shelter about a year and a half ago and lived in a house with children and another dog. He is housebroken, crate trained and […]