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EBU renews long-standing World Rowing agreement through 2032
The World Rowing governing body has extended its long-running media distribution partnership with the European Broadcasters Union (EBU), the alliance of the continent’s public service broadcasters. This new agreement begins immediately and runs...

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Aug. 23-30
Friday Scenic Route – A Half-Century of California Discovery, 1900-1950: American Legacy Fine Arts presents a curated exhibit of almost 30 California landscape paintings that “capture the essence of the Golden State.” Exhibit is by...

PA Foreign Ministry: 10 More Nations Could Recognize Palestine by September
Dr. Varsen Aghabekian says Gaza’s “day after” should see a unified Palestinian government, a full Israeli withdrawal, and reconstruction under Arab and international oversight [Ramallah] At least 10 more countries could recognize the State of...

Just 2 states are home to all 10 of the country's priciest neighborhoods: See the list
Zillow predicted a more active market with additional inventory for 2025, giving buyers more room to negotiate. However, homebuyers should expect some turbulence with fluctuating mortgage rates, even as more homes become available. Alana Mann,...

SGV football: Previews, predictions for Thursday night’s top Week 0 games
Previews and predictions for Thursday’s featured high school football games in the San Gabriel Valley, Whittier and Pasadena area. Dates, sites and times are subject to change. THURSDAY’S FOOTBALL GAMES La Puente (0-0) vs. Covina (0-0) at Covina...

PA Foreign Ministry: 10 more nations could recognize Palestinian state by September
Speaking to Arabic and foreign media during a closed-door briefing at her Ramallah headquarters, Aghabekian said the PA is in active discussions with these states and aims to secure their support ahead of the UN gathering. 4 View gallery...

Australia’s Palestinian Recognition Is the Latest in a Long Line of Retreats
Taking a peek at the world's governments leaves me baffled. So many countries are supporting a Palestinian state, with Australia officially joining the chorus of Western governments singing the same out-of-tune song. The march has gained momentum...

High school flag football: Monday's and Tuesday's scores
TUESDAY’S RESULTS SOUTHERN SECTION Agoura 20, Redondo Union 12 Arlington 34, Ramona 34 Brea Olinda 32, Santa Ana Valley 7 Buena 12, Channel Islands 6 Cajon 12, San Gorgonio 0 Camarillo 36, Newbury Park 12 Canyon Springs 14, Citrus Valley 0...

Beloved son 'now at peace with the dolphins' among funeral notices
A beloved son, brother, grandson and nephew is among those remembered in this week's funeral notices. Hugo Geoffrey Cornelius Bedward's family say he was "taken too young" but is "now at peace with the dolphins and the sea you loved so much"....

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office launches Helsinki+50 Fund
HELSINKI, 31 July 2025 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Elina Valtonen, launched the Helsinki+50 Fund at the Helsinki+50 Conference on 31 July 2025. The aim of the Fund is to support the OSCE’s operational...

Florida neighborhood dethrones California's Beverly Hills as America's priciest community
CORAL GABLES, Fla. - Move over, Beverly Hills – there’s a new neighborhood taking the crown as America’s most expensive. Gables Estates, a small gated community located in Coral Gables, Florida, has now taken Zillow’s top spot for the United...

24 Western nations demand Israel allow unrestricted humanitarian aid into Gaza
Foreign ministers from 24 Western nations — several of which have already pledged to recognize a Palestinian state — on Tuesday called for the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. “Israel has a duty to allow all...

20th Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta Preview
by Palermo-Montecarlo 18 Aug 07:23 PDT 19-24 August 2025 The days of the Palermo-Montecarlo are back, the offshore sailing regatta that unites Sicily and the Monaco Principality and represents an ever-changing challenge for all sailors, from...

Southern California Week 0 high school football schedule
WEEK 0 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE (Games at 7 p.m. unless noted) THURSDAY CITY SECTION Nonleague North Hollywood at Granada Hills SOUTHERN SECTION Nonleague Aliso Niguel at Beckman Arrowhead Christian at Yucca Valley Ayala at Summit, 7:30 p.m....

Konstantin Vassiljev and Taijo Teniste to play farewell match against Andorra
On Tuesday, September 9, Konstantin Vassiljev and Taijo Teniste will take to the field for the Estonian men's national football team for the final time. The pair, who boast over 200 caps between them, will be in action in the friendly game against...

World’s 15 most overcrowded tourist destinations revealed
Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Travel International New report sheds light on just how much overcrowding affects some of the globe’s top travel spots Vatican City was named the most overcrowded destination in the world, receiving more than 7,700...

This Is the Most Crowded Tourist Destination on the Planet—Here’s How to See It Without All of the People
A new study ranked the world’s most overcrowded tourist destinations. Vatican City topped the list, with a staggering ratio of 7,709 tourists per resident. Other high-ranking destinations include Andorra, San Marino, the Bahamas, and Saint Kitts...

From bouncing balls to acid-base volcanoes, these Flintridge Prep students bring science to homeless shelter kids
William Krause, 17, of Pasadena, demonstrated how he and others from a nonprofit student group unlock their inner science nerd for the benefit of homeless children. He described the workings of a homemade science experiment that awakened the minds...

Australia to Recognize Palestine at 2025 UN Assembly with Conditions
Australia is considering the possibility of officially recognizing Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September 2025, but on the condition that Hamas does not participate in governing this state. This position was voiced...

Cornwall funeral notices as beloved son and devoted husband remembered
A beloved son, devoted husband and much loved dad is among those remembered in this week's funeral notices. Jamie (Lee) Pascoe, passed away on Friday, July 25, aged 36 years. Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a...