Back in college, I had a roommate who would wrap himself in a thick comforter while our apartment hit 78 degrees. The AC was broken, windows were open, and there he was—cocooned like he was camping in the Arctic instead of sweating through a Brooklyn heatwave. “Aren’t you dying in there?” I asked. “Can’t sleep without it,” he mumbled through …
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Chinese property giant to be delisted after spectacular fall
Peter Hoskins Business reporter, BBC News AFP via Getty Images Evergrande was once China’s biggest property developer Chinese property giant Evergrande’s shares will be taken off the Hong Kong stock market on Monday after more than a decade and a half of trading. It marks a grim milestone for what was once China’s biggest real estate firm, with a stock …
Read More »Want a COVID shot this fall? Bay Area experts say it may not be simple – San Francisco Chronicle
Want a COVID shot this fall? Bay Area experts say it may not be simple San Francisco Chronicle For some, fall Covid shots may come with copays — or no coverage at all NBC News COVID Cases Are Rising: When Can We Expect New Vaccines? AARP Can You Still Get a Covid Booster? It’s Too Complicated Bloomberg Getting a Covid shot this fall could …
Read More »Buccaneers Fall to Buffalo Bills 23-19 in Preseason Week 3
“You can’t throw punches in this league,” said Bowles of the penalty that got Sanders thrown out of the game. “That’s inexcusable. They’re going to get you every time. Gotta grow from that.” The Bucs won the toss and started out at their own 29 after a 27-yard kickoff return by rookie RB Josh Williams. A defensive holding call gifted …
Read More »Raiders cool off after hot start, fall to Cardinals in preseason finale
The Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason comes to an end, falling to the Arizona Cardinals, 20-10. For the third straight preseason game, the presumed first-team offense and defense started the game. The defense forced a quick three-and-out, all thanks to the defensive line. Adam Butler swatted a pass at the line of scrimmage, Maxx Crosby exploded through his gap for a …
Read More »Next year, the iPhone is going ultra-premium with its fall lineup
Recently, Apple’s iPhone lineup has consisted of the same four models each year, but that’s about to change. Next month, a thinner iPhone 17 Air will shake things up, but next year an even bigger shift is coming, with Apple offering its highest-end, most premium fall lineup yet. Apple’s highest-end iPhone 18 models will launch next fall We’re mere weeks …
Read More »These 3 Zodiac Signs Feel Uncomfortable Right Now, But Things Fall Into Place After August 24, 2025
Three zodiac signs feel uncomfortable right now, but things fall into place after August 24, 2025, when the Sun squares Uranus. This cosmic transit has the ability to cut right through the confusion and show us what having a little clarity on our side can really do. On this day, three zodiac signs get to see what it’s like to …
Read More »Fall books: What’s coming, from Kamala Harris to Thomas Pynchon
NEW YORK (AP) — In the decade since she published her acclaimed debut novel, “The Turner House,” Angela Flournoy has confronted a few delays, welcome and otherwise, en route to completing her second book: her first child, a pandemic, speaking engagements, the occasional essay and, throughout, the challenges of creating a work of imagination. “With nonfiction, you’re usually doing it …
Read More »Cracker Barrel unveils a new logo as part of wider rebrand efforts; shares fall
NEW YORK — Cracker Barrel is marching forward with an ongoing makeover. And to the dismay of some fans, the chain’s new logo now ditches the barrel itself. Or rather, the drawing many have associated with Cracker Barrel over the years. The man leaning on that barrel is also gone, as are the words “Old Country Store.” Instead, the new …
Read More »Sun sets on preseason, as Panthers fall to Steelers
GM Dan Morgan always looking at options Panthers general manager Dan Morgan dropped into the Panthers Television Network booth in the third quarter, and discussed how things could be different this year at final cuts compared to last season. In 2024, the Panthers had the first spot in waiver order and claimed six players who were cut by other teams …
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