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NRDC co-founder, Obama Commerce boss dies
E&E News
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May 19, 2025
John Bryson, who teamed up with Yale Law School classmates in 1970 to launch one of the nation’s leading environmental organizations, died last week. He was 81. Bryson died May 13 at his home in San Marino, California, according to an obituary...
Horror at stunning $2.6m California home after beloved doctor, 56, filed for divorce from high-flier husband
Daily Mail
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July 4, 2025
By GERMANIA RODRIGUEZ POLEO, CHIEF U.S. REPORTER Published: 13:13 EDT, 4 July 2025 | Updated: 13:21 EDT, 4 July 2025 The husband of a beloved California doctor has been arrested months after she was found dead in their burning $2.6million home....
Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with “Wasted Love”
wiwibloggs
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May 17, 2025
Finland’s Erika Vikman stood on an elevated mic shooting off sparks. Sweden’s KAJ sang about the virues of going to the sauna. France’s Louane sang to her deceased mother in the middle of a sandstorm. Italy’s Lucio Corsi crooned at a piano as...
Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with “Wasted Love”
wiwibloggs
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May 17, 2025
Finland’s Erika Vikman stood on an elevated mic shooting off sparks. Sweden’s KAJ sang about the virues of going to the sauna. France’s Louane sang to her deceased mother in the middle of a sandstorm. Italy’s Lucio Corsi crooned at a piano as...
How Williams, F1’s ultimate underdog, found success — and might again
The New York Times
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July 5, 2025
The two-tone Williams pops at any Formula One circuit. The nose is covered in a deeper blue, called Heritage Blue, and as your eyes track the car towards the rear, it blends with a lighter blue, called Atlassian Blue — a nod to the past and...
Wiwi Jury Update: Our favourites ahead of the Eurovision 2025 grand final
wiwibloggs
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May 17, 2025
The grand final of Eurovision 2025 is almost upon us. By the end of the night, one of this year’s acts will finally be crowned the winner and walk away with the prestigious microphone trophy. The Wiwi Jury — our in-house panel of musical...
How Much of the Terrifying Crashes in 'F1' Were Based on Real-Life Races?
Collider
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July 5, 2025
F1 wouldn’t be a racing movie without some jaw-dropping crashes, courtesy of Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. Hollywood loves fulfilling adrenaline junkies’ need for speed. While some love the extremes, such as the Fast and Furious franchise or the mob...
Caltech Mourns the Passing of Trustee John E. Bryson (1943–2025)
Caltech - California
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John E. Bryson, former United States Secretary of Commerce, environmental advocate, and a life member of the Caltech community, passed away peacefully at his home in San Marino, California, on May 13, 2025. He was 81 years old. Bryson was named to...
Eurovision 2025 Semi-Final results: Ukraine and Israel won their shows
wiwibloggs
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May 18, 2025
The results of the Eurovision 2025 semi-finals are out — and there are plenty of surprises in store. For instance, grand final winner JJ placed fifth in Semi-Final 2. Read on for more… Semi-Final 1 1. Ukraine: Ziferblat – “Bird of Pray” (137...
Pasadena’s Rose Bowl is the latest Fourth of July show to switch to drones. Some say it’s the future
Orange County Register - California
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July 3, 2025
Twelve minutes. That’s how how long Paul Souza’s team has, in front of thousands this Friday night, to mark a big change in Rose Bowl stadium tradition: Switching from decades of fireworks to a new era of drones. While the stadium has hosted drone...
UAE's Airavat, India's Fly Sirius rebrand as Transworld Jets
Ch-Aviation
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June 4, 2025
Airavat, a subsidiary of Dubai-based shipping outfit Transworld Group, and Fly Sirius (Delhi International), a joint venture between Transworld Group and Sirius India Airlines Pvt. Ltd., have rebranded as Transworld Jets. The announcement was made...
Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier, July 4-11
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - California
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July 4, 2025
Friday Foodieland Food Festival and Drone Light Show – Rose Bowl: The multicultural food festival on July 4, 3-10 p.m. (however, the festival runs 1-10 p.m. on July 5-6; no drone shows on these dates). Drone light show, 9 p.m. July 4 (only)....
A Roadmap for Capitalizing on AI Transformation Opportunities in the Banking Sector
Banking Dive
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How the 2025 Imola Grand Prix could be its last F1 race
GPFans
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May 16, 2025
This weekend Formula 1 heads to Italy for the first of two grands prix in the European country in the 2025 campaign, but could this be the last time we have multiple Italian GPs in the same year? Well, firstly, the race this weekend is not...
Liveblog: Semi-final 1 – first dress rehearsal
wiwibloggs
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May 12, 2025
Hello from St. Jakobshalle! I will be live updating you of the proceedings of the first dress rehearsal of semi-final 1 from 15.30 CET. We are watching the 15 performances from the acts, and then we will be escorted out before interval acts. Ah,...
DAZN nets significant Serie A rights deal covering UK and US
Sportcal
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July 4, 2025
Global sports streaming service DAZN will provide coverage of Italian soccer’s top-tier Serie A in several international markets, including the UK and US, as it looks to consolidate rights to the league globally. As part of its rights package in...
Eurovision 2025 grand final running order: Norway opens, Albania closes
wiwibloggs
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May 16, 2025
With the participants of the Eurovision 2025 grand final confirmed after the two semi-finals, the EBU has now revealed the running order for Saturday’s show. Hosts Switzerland had previously been drawn to perform 19th in the grand final during...
Ireland's EMMY has not qualified for final of Eurovision Song Contest
RSVP Live
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May 15, 2025
EMMY has sadly not qualified for the Eurovision Grand Final on Saturday despite a stellar performance. This result follows last year's success, which saw Bambie Thug place sixth overall in the competition with their song Doomsday Blue. Ireland...
On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values
The Good Men Project - California
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July 1, 2025
“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...
In spring, one’s fancy turns to images of gardens
Orange County Register - California
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May 12, 2025
April showers are said to bring May flowers, and yards look pretty prolific to me with color bursts everywhere. Makes me think of several well-known nearby gardens, like the Huntington gardens in San Marino, Descanso Gardens in La Canada and...