March 22nd, 2024 Bill Ladson It was July 17, 1974. Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles left-hander Tommy John was having a dream season, leading the National League with 13 victories while the team was in first place in the NL West. The Dodgers were facing the Expos, and John had started the third inning by allowing
Miners’ strikes opened new doors for working-class womenForty years ago, the miners’ strikes helped revolutionise the role of women in the UK by forcing them ‘out of their comfort zone’ and into the frontlines of a battle to save their communities. Over 142,000 miners went on strike across England, Scotland and Wales from 1984 to 1985 to oppose looming pit closures which put livelihoods and entire communities at risk.They stood up against the National Coal Board and the Conservative government...
Survivors are dealing with 'life-changing' and 'catastrophic' injuries a year to the day that a ship tipped over in Edinburgh. US Navy vessel the RV Petrel toppled at Leith Docks on March 22 last year, injuring 35 people. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is now investigating the incident in collaboration with Police Scotland. Lawyers for those hurt said today that there was 'unrest' and 'concern' over the lack of answers. It is still unclear what caused the collapse. A Digby Brown...
As the technology and economic landscapes continuously evolve, resourceful workers frequently try to acquire new skills to make themselves more marketable to employers and clients who are seeking those who can keep up with the latest trends and tools. Now freelance talent platform Upwork has conducted a study that reveals which skills are some of the most in-demand in 2024. Turns out, the fastest-growing skill wasn’t even on Upwork’s radar just a few years ago. Upwork found that data...
On this day in 1995, gangster rap pioneer Eric “Eazy-E” Wright succumbed to complications of the AIDS virus less than 10 days after making it known to the public. Many are able to embody the persona of gangsta rap. That’s thanks to the likes of Schooly D, Ice-T, and N.W.A. The difference between the two […] The post Today in Hip-Hop History: NWA Founder Eazy-E Died From AIDS 29 Years Ago first appeared on The Source.
It is not until now, in the era of Pope Francis, that we can make sense of Foster Bailey’s prediction that Catholicism — which he considers to be the most backward religion — may lead a ‘Christian religious revival.’
Jackie Miller James, 36, suffered from a brain aneurysm in June last year. She was placed into a medically-induced coma and gave birth via C-section. The California-based influencer has now shared a health update
Night & Day says the issue was created in 2000, and a row was a ticking timebomb. The council says it was 'unfortunate' and a 'last resort'. Now, after the ruling, there is a move to prevent a repeat of it in Greater Manchester but it might not be so simple
There has been a controversial change to the England flag on the home shirt. The FA's former commercial director Navin Singh signed off on the change. We must get a dominant England performance. Brazil bring glamour, but it’s their reserves!
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A woman and young girl who were fatally injured in Victoria Road, Plymouth, Devon, at around 9.45am this morning. They were taken to hospital by ambulance, where they both later died.
Timo Werner's miss from close range has come under fire on social media. Spurs lost 3-0 to Fulham in Saturday evening's Premier League clash in London. ‘He’s the one Premier League player I'd PAY to watch’ Which star has IAN LADYMAN entranced? -