The street that once ran straight down Portland’s east side was called 39th Avenue, then renamed César E. Chávez Boulevard after a labor icon. Recent claims of sexual abuse by the same man force the city to decide: keep a name that now feels wrong or choose something that truly honors those who b
Many famous faces aren't called what you think. Take Queen Latifah, for example. Her real name is Dana Owens, but her stage name reflects her mother's advice to treat women with respect. Across music, movies, and comedy, performers often craft new identities that shape how the world sees them. Some
On a busy Friday across Massachusetts high schools, athletes piled up milestones, shutout wins, and clutch performances that kept coaches busy updating stat sheets. One senior catcher turned heads by collecting three career firsts in a single game: her 100th hit, 100th stolen base, and 100th run sco
The ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic is set to light up the Dunes Golf and Beach Club from May 7 to 10, turning a regular PGA event into a star‑filled spectacle. Players will tee off on two courses, but the real headline is the Wednesday Pro‑Am that invites Hollywood icons and sports legends to swi
In one city neighborhood, a single family has quietly become more than just a household name—they’ve turned political influence into a legacy. Local races often see multiple members of the Ranneys running for office, raising questions about how generations of one family could dominate the public sce
The PGA Tour just let go of 56 full-time workers—about 4% of its team. Another 73 open spots won’t be filled either. But here’s the twist: they’re planning to add at least 30 new full-time roles soon. Why the shuffle? Money talks. A $1. 5 billion cash injection from a private equity group last year
The 2026 Korea Championship for the popular rhythm game has just started accepting entries from local Switch users. Players must record themselves hitting two specific tracks on the game “Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival” and post the footage to YouTube. The two songs, one rated ★8 and the other ★
The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament wrapped up with a thrilling finish as Melvin Council Jr. of Kansas took home the MVP award after leading his team, Portsmouth Sports Club, to victory. The game ended 93-86 against Mike Duman, Inc. , with Council putting up strong numbers: 24 points, 8 rebounds,
Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri step onto the Booth Theatre for the first time together, playing a father and daughter in David Auburn’s play “Proof. ” The story follows Catherine, who pauses her own dreams to care for her aging professor father, while she herself battles her own challenges. The actor
The newest addition to the University of Tennessee’s campus is a massive business school building that will carry the name of its former president, Randy Boyd. The structure, which will be the largest on campus, has just hit its highest point in construction during a topping‑out ceremony. Duri
