Philippines claims Chinese coast guard used water cannon on a boat in disputed sea
In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, a Chinese Coastguard ship, front, allegedly blocks the path of a Philippine Coast Guard ship near the Philippine-occupied Second Thomas Shoal, So… [read more]
When Black boaters faced discrimination on the water this yacht club became a refuge
Commodore Benny McCottry stands outside the entrance of the Seafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis in Annapolis, Md. It was founded more than 60 years ago by a handful of Black boaters.
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Bell tolls for Wisconsin man who wins the Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest
Finalists in the 2023 Hemingway Look-Alike Contest, including, from left, Paul Phillips, Tim Stockwell, Gerrit Marshall, Chris Dutton and Bat Masterson, converse on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in Key Wes… [read more]
Woman found dead in apparent bear encounter outside of Yellowstone National Park
A woman was found dead on the Buttermilk Trail about eight miles outside of West Yellowstone, Mont., on Saturday. Investigators found grizzly bear tracks at the scene of what they believe was a bear … [read more]
After decades a tribe’s vision for a new marine sanctuary could be coming true
The central California coast, with its rugged beaches and kelp forests, draws a lot of visitors for its scenic beauty. For the Chumash people, the coastline means a lot more.
“Almost all the places … [read more]
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday August 20
If youre looking for the Wordle answer for August 20, read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. WordleBot says todays puzzle is on the moderate side, with the av… [read more]
The world’s most powerful navies in 2023 ranked
Chinese sailors atop a naval vessel in April 2009. China’s navy is one of the world’s most powerful.REUTERS/Guang Niu/Pool
The World Directory of Modern Military Warships ranked the world’s… [+19238 cread more
I left NYC and bought a house in Montana. I had a big job title but a terrible bank account — now I’m happier and my money goes further.
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Shallon Lester is a YouTuber who moved from New York City to Bozeman, Montana, in June 2020.She purchased a five-bedroom house and realized she’d rathe… [+5558 chars]read more
A Gen Xer with $47000 in student debt just got word his loans will finally be wiped out after nearly 3 decades of payments
U.S. President Joe Biden is joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona (L) as he announces new actions to protect borrowers after the Supreme Court struck down his student loan forgiveness plan in … [read more]
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito gives a middle finger to Congress: ‘No provision in the Constitution gives them the authority to regulate the Supreme Court — period.’
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel AlitoChip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke to The Wall Street Journal about congressional oversight.
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