Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Dear Abby: My sister is cheap and continues to buy my children horrible gifts
[ad_1] DEAR ABBY: My sister is cheap. She’s also not good at choosing gifts for people. Often, the things she gives are worse than if she’d done nothing at all. An example: She was just here visiting and brought my 4-year-old a toy car she’d picked up at a garage sale (fine, so far), but…
Read MoreSenate majority leader says he doesn’t have the votes to eliminate filibuster despite Trump’s wishes
[ad_1] Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Monday there isn’t enough support from Republicans to invoke the so-called “nuclear option” and kill the upper chamber’s filibuster rule. “The votes aren’t there,” Thune (R-SD) told reporters on Monday, according to Politico. When asked if he had spoken with President Trump about the issue, Thune reportedly laughed…
Read MoreMissouri couple saved young girl’s life after ‘blood-curdling scream’ alerted them that her seatbelt popped open on roller coaster
[ad_1] A Missouri couple is being hailed as heroes for saving a young girl’s life who let out a “blood-curdling scream” after her seatbelt came undone on a roller coaster. The frightening moment happened at the Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City on Oct. 11 when Chris and Cassie Evins decided to ride…
Read MoreNets’ Noah Clowney delivers strongest statement yet in place of Michael Porter Jr.
[ad_1] The Nets’ focus is on the future. There is no alternative with the NBA’s youngest roster and a losing streak with no end in sight. But on a night when three of their record-setting five first-round picks didn’t see action until garbage time, 21-year-old Noah Clowney made his strongest statement of the season about…
Read MoreLocal college hoops predictions: One other NYC team will join St. John’s in March Madness
[ad_1] Here are four predictions for the New York-area college basketball teams this upcoming season: Light Dance Card Only two locals — St. John’s and LIU — reach the NCAA Tournament. The Johnnies receive a No. 3 seed and make it all the way to the Elite Eight. LIU, led by leading returning scorer and…
Read MoreLee has career game, No. 4 Texas hammers Incarnate Word in season opener
[ad_1] AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sophomore Jordan Lee scored a career-best 21 points and No. 4 Texas opened its season with a 123-51 win against Incarnate Word on Monday night. The Longhorns scored 27 straight points in the first quarter on the way to their 25th consecutive win at home. The 72-point win matched the…
Read MoreGov. Abbott offering $10k reward for information on Jacksonville fugitive in officer-involved shooting
[ad_1] JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) — Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday that his office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of 64-year-old Bobby Michael Dennis, who allegedly shot a Jacksonville Police Department officer on Sunday and stabbed a K9. Lufkin woman allegedly kills 8-year-old son before taking her…
Read MoreSee Travis Barker and 2-Year-Old Son Rocky Barker’s Matching Tattoos
[ad_1] Travis Barker and his youngest child are doing all the small things together. The Blink-182 drummer shared an adorable photo of him and his 2-year-old son Rocky “Thirteen” Barker—who he shares with wife Kourtney Kardashian—sporting matching tattoos. In the pic posted to his Instagram Story Nov. 3, Travis showed a close-up of both his…
Read MoreJets’ Aaron Glenn hopeful about Garrett Wilson returning from injury this week
[ad_1] The Jets may have their top offensive player back on the field Sunday when they play the Browns at MetLife Stadium. After missing the past two games with the hyperextended knee he suffered in the 13-11 loss to the Broncos in London, receiver Garrett Wilson will return to practice when the team is back…
Read MoreHow Nick Cannon, Dad of 12, Spent Halloween 2025 With Bre Tiesi
[ad_1] Nick Cannon had quite a legendary Halloween weekend. Indeed, the Wild ‘n Out star celebrated spooky season with his girlfriend Bre Tiesi and their 3-year-old son Legendary Love in the most Marvel-ous way. For the holiday, Nick, Bre and Legendary all dressed as different iterations of Spider-Man and posed together for a photoshoot complete…
Read MoreSt. John’s looks the part of national championship contender in rout of Quinnipiac to open season
[ad_1] Before the most anticipated St. John’s season this century began, the school looked back on last year. A video montage of the Johnnies’ memorable run to the Big East regular season and postseason titles was shown. The four returning players – Zuby Ejifor, Ruben Prey, Lefteris Liotopoulos and Sadiku Ibine Ayo – received their…
Read MoreSan Antonio Spurs' new arena proposal set for Bexar County vote
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Voters in Bexar County will decide if the San Antonio Spurs will get a new arena. A proposition on Tuesday’s ballot calls for dedicating hundreds of millions of tax dollars toward a $1.3 billion arena plan for the NBA franchise. Prop B would raise the county’s hotel occupancy tax (HOT) from…
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