Rare 20p and 50p coins to look for – and some are worth hundreds
Have you checked your rare coin collection recently? If the answer is no, we might just tempt you… That’s because some designs are worth an absolute fortune, whether it’s a 20p or 50p coin. Now TikTok user @CoinCollectingWizard, who boasts a following of 208,000, revealed three specific coin designs that could potentially net you a […]
Six weeks in Saginaw: the bellwether county in the bellwether state – podcast | US elections 2024
Saginaw in Michigan is a bellwether county. It has backed the winning candidate in every US presidential election since 2008, voting for Barack Obama twice, for Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton and, by a sliver, for Joe Biden over Trump last time round. It was once, like the rest of Michigan, safe Democrat territory – […]
After 26 years, longtime exec Denise Dignard hands Canadian women’s basketball reins to next generation
The changes came swiftly for the Canadian women’s basketball team. After another Olympic letdown in Paris, captain Natalie Achonwa called it quits and head coach Victor Lapeña mutually parted with the organization. Meanwhile, more quietly but perhaps just as significantly, general manager and high-performance director Denise Dignard, who recently announced her retirement after 26 years. […]
Harry’s ‘cold’ interaction with William has fans saying same thing | Royal | News
And now a clip of Harry discussing the event has gone viral on TikTok amassing 270,000 views and almost 7,000 likes after it was posted with the caption: “Prince Harry and Meghan talk about the coldness they received from the family on their last engagement at Commonwealth Day 2020”. The footage began with Meghan saying: […]
Remove limescale from kettle instantly with one household ingredient
It’s no secret that us Brits love a good cup of tea, but using our kettles a lot means limescale can quickly build up. While limescale is not harmful for your health, no one wants a calcium-infused hot drink in a morning. Plus looking at the bottom of your kettle and seeing white grime might […]
‘People are scared’: Arizonans fear political violence as election looms | Arizona
Pearl Hubbard picked up some yard signs for Kamala Harris at the vice-president’s speech in Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday afternoon, but wasn’t yet sure whether she’d risk displaying them outside her home in a city that sits in some of the most hotly contested political territory in the country. “I’m scared to put them up,” […]
Gushue downs Chinese rink in preparation for Pan Continental curling semifinal
Canada’s Brad Gushue tuned up for the playoffs Thursday by posting a 7-4 victory over China’s Xiaoming Xu at the Pan Continental curling championship in Lacombe, Alta. Gushue, from St. John’s, closed out the win by making a double-takeout for a single in the 10th end. His team of vice Mark Nichols, second Brendan Bottcher […]
King Charles’s brutal dig at Church of England in unseen letter | Royal | News
In a startling revelation, a letter has surfaced showcasing King Charles III’s blunt criticism of the Church of England, accusing it of being “corrupted by loathsome political correctness”. The correspondence from 1998, when he was still the Prince of Wales, discloses his growing affinity for the “timeless traditions” of the Greek Orthodox Church over the […]
Best frozen roast potatoes named in supermarket taste test
There’s no shame in swapping fresh, homemade dinner items for frozen alternatives, especially at Christmas. While some people will argue there’s nothing better than glass-like roasties made from scratch, those short on time or yet to master the perfect recipe can always rely on supermarket products. Frozen roasties offer a convenient, cost-effective and high-quality alternative […]
The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes | Pacific islands
Flanked by a turquoise lagoon, a newly rebuilt US military runway slices through forest in southern Palau. Completed just months ago, the airfield is the latest example of a push by the United States to build its presence in the Pacific as concerns around China’s reach in the region grow. The small Pacific country is […]