For Charles Cushman, upfitting a more than 200-year-old building in a coastal North Carolina city and repurposing it into a high-end boutique hotel has been a “labor of love.” MORE: Historic Concord homes light up for walking tour That hard work will soon pay off, as Cushman, CEO of Heron Hospitality, is gearing up to […]
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To pass Ukraine aid, ‘Reagan Republican’ leaders in Congress navigated a party transformed by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — For Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Mike Johnson, the necessity of providing Ukraine with weapons and other aid as it fends off Russia’s invasion is rooted in their earliest and most formative political memories. McConnell, 82, tells the story of his father’s letters from Eastern Europe in 1945, at […]
See inside historic YMCA in KCK transformed into apartments for older Kansas Citians
Inside Look is a Star series that takes our readers behind the scenes of some of the most well-known and not-so-well-known places and events in Kansas City. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email our journalists at InsideLook@kcstar.com. A nearly 100-year-old building in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, that was saved from the wrecking ball […]
Former Garda station transformed into four-bed home for €400,000
This is one Garda station where you wouldn’t mind staying the night. Originally built in 1860 by Lord Digby, the former Garda station in Geashill, Co Offaly, has been transformed into a two-storey home with a rich heritage. Offering 202sq m of living space, the detached house has an entrance porch, hallway, open-plan kitchen/dining room, […]
I lost nearly 80 pounds — and transformed my body with one easy exercise
He’s reached new heights with his fitness. An NYC father of three claims he lost nearly 80 pounds by committing to one simple exercise: Jumping rope. “I skip to maintain my fitness, both physically and mentally, because I feel like moving your body plays a huge role in one’s mindset on a daily basis,” Joseph […]
Former eye clinic transformed into eye-catching Dublin home worth €2.75m
A former laser eye surgery in Ballsbridge has been transformed into an eye-catching modern three-bed home. Formerly the Wellington Eye Clinic run by Optical Express, 2A Wellington Road offers 215sq m of living space. Occupying a corner position at the junction with Pembroke Lane, the revamped surgery combines contemporary design with conservation architecture. Award-winning designers […]
Former hotel in Clive being transformed into apartments with updates and added amenities
A former hotel in Clive is being remade into permanent housing and developers expect the first renovated apartments to be available within about 60 days. Jason Grove and Tina Smothers bought Clive Hotel and Suites at 11040 Hickman Road in December 2023 and are working to turn the property into a 119-unit apartment building with […]
I bought an ambulance and transformed it into my dream home — now I’m taking it on a 9-month road trip
Ambulance This guy’s home is pretty sick. CJ Gray, a 34-year-old vlogger from Coventry, England, transformed an old ambulance into the ultimate video game den and home. Gray, who has lived in the ambulance for 6 years, spends his days playing video games and traveling. So far he’s been to England, Scotland, Wales, France, Spain, […]
They have transformed students’ lives. Meet the finalists of Miami-Dade Teacher of the Year
Every year, Miami Dade County Public Schools selects a Teacher of the Year. Every school in the district nominates a teacher. Then, regional directors and superintendents narrow the nominees to four finalists from the North, Central and South regions, and the overall Adult/Technical Colleges and Educational Opportunity & Access. Finally, the school district announces the […]
I was a muscular WWE star and lost all my muscle mass when I transitioned. Here’s how I transformed my body.
Gabbi Tuft before and after transitioning.Courtesy of Gabbi Tuft When I was a WWE star, I had a lot of muscle mass, but I wanted to lose it all when I transitioned. I had to stop resistance training and start my version of the keto diet. My biggest motivation was understanding my “why” — why I […]
‘Lifting Heavy Transformed My Confidence And Body In My 30s’
I grew up in a very religious home that restricted me from playing sports and a lot of other activities. Everything I was allowed to do was mostly church-related. I often saw my cousins indulging in competitive sports while I sat wanting to join in. Finally, when I was about 16 or 17 years old, […]
How New Year’s Eve – and confetti – transformed Times Square
On 31 December 1992, armchair revelers tuned to CBS for the annual New Year’s Eve festivities, broadcast live from New York. The Cheers actor and emcee for the night Jay Thomas volleyed hosting duties to Fame actor Nia Peeples, who stood atop a building in nearby Times Square. “[It’s] Times Square … some of the […]