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Elle
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Selena Gomez Shares Romantic Post From Dinner With Benny Blanco
On Friday, Selena Gomez shared a shot from a romantic dinner with Benny Blanco on her Instagram timeline. In the post, she is seated at a wooden table in front of a gorgeous place setting and menu, wrapped in a camel coat and warm red shawl. She has her left hand stretched out towards the photographer, displaying her marquise diamond engagement ring, and is smiling coyly. The photo was apparently taken by Blanco, who has his own hand reaching into the frame and towards Gomez. In the caption, Gomez simply wrote, 'I love you.' Blanco was quick to comment on the post, saying, 'Mi amor.' He then shared the same image in his Instagram Stories, writing, 'Miss my bb.' The couple has been engaged since December 2024 and have reportedly already sent out invitations for their upcoming wedding, though details of when and where it will take place have not been revealed. In a joint Rolling Stone interview in March, Blanco joked, 'I think every day she's planned a new wedding in her head. We're very much 'take it one day at a time'-type of people. We're still not over this moment. Literally, while you were talking, she was sitting there staring at her ring.' Gomez related their engagement to their album, I Said I Love You First, and how it influenced their music. 'I genuinely feel like this is such a special time that we get to apply it to this album and really just pour our heart into it, and completely translate what we feel and bring it to the world,' she said. 'That's my main focus right now, at least.' Blanco added, 'It feels like we got engaged yesterday, but also feels like we got engaged 20 years ago. I've known her since she was 18, and so it's like we got all that stuff out of the way. By the time we're dating, it's like, whoa. My biggest regret is that we didn't get to do this earlier, like we waited this long to be together. But I know it was perfect and it was right.'
The Independent
a day ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Inmates clear tornado damage to free Oklahoma family stuck for over a week
A work crew of inmates cleared the way for a woman and her three children to finally be able to leave their rural Oklahoma property more than a week after a tornado caused widespread damage, state officials said. The crew was still at work Friday after clearing out numerous downed trees to give the family a path out from their home in the community of Blanco, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections said. About a dozen tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma on May 19 as severe storms moved across the state. J.B. Sharp, a Pittsburg County road foreman, said the inmate crew was 'a great help to us.' Margaret Green, warden at the Mack Alford Correctional Center, said she put the crew together after seeing a post on social media saying the county crews needed help. Nearly a dozen minimum-security inmates volunteered to join the cleanup, keeping at it for nearly a week so far. Inmates on such crews are supervised and only inmates who meet specific security and behavior standards can participate, the department said. 'I just feel like it was giving back to the community,' Green said. 'The inmates felt the same way. It's an army of orange."
Elle
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Is It Time to Text Your Childhood Crush? Your Summer Love Horoscope Has the Answer
Home is where the heat is in summer 2025. In June, Jupiter—the planet of growth, generosity, and faith—settles into cozy, intimate Cancer for the first time in more than 10 years. If you're hoping to cultivate true romance, you'll be more successful at the crib than the club. Straighten up your bedroom, and keep a few aphrodisiacs like chocolate, pistachios, and honey in the snack cupboard. A sentimental water sign, Cancer is deeply private. During this 13-month transit, the magic happens in quiet moments. A safe space is a must, which means both finding and being a trustworthy person. (Read: Someone who doesn't spill the details of every erotic encounter across TikTok.) Nostalgia is big this summer with Jupiter in Cancer giving 'childhood sweetheart' vibes. No, you don't have to dig up your eighth-grade crush on the socials. That said, it wouldn't be the worst idea. Jupiter is the zodiac's 'why not?' gambler, prone to peeking in places that make your heart skip a beat. If you have a 'one that got away,' consider following the above advice, too. Heartfelt reunions could lead to second chances this summer. Even if that ship has sailed, look around for someone who has your ex's best qualities. You could discover them in a new package. Selena Gomez, who has her sun sign in Cancer, basically set the template for us already. Opting for fiancé Benny Blanco's squishy brand of adoration, she made a sharp departure from her brooding bad-boy exes. While she's dated Pisces (Blanco's sign) in the past, only her current partner is devoted to prepping all her favorite meals for her to eat at a moment's notice. As Blanco told ELLE in a recent interview: Some people may feel like taking a big step back from romance this summer, channeling Cancer Pamela Anderson's sovereign season of life. On her (decidedly un-Hollywood) coastal Canadian property, she spends her days writing, tending to the land, and thumbing her nose at ageist beauty standards by going makeup-free on red carpets. She has created a sacred space to revel in, a metaphoric crab shell, which is romantic in and of itself. So how can you navigate this summer's softer serving of love? Let's take it element by element. Feel free to read for either your sun sign or your rising sign here. Passion is your forté, but sentimentality isn't your usual territory. Yet this summer, it's where the magic happens. Jupiter in Cancer asks you to slow down and listen to your heart, instead of charging ahead. Vulnerability becomes your secret weapon, but it's not just about confessing before you ghost. Stick around for the 'awkward' afterglow—you'll bond in ways you never dreamed possible. You thrive in stability, and this transit offers just that—but with a sweetly emo twist. Jupiter in Cancer supports your desire to build something lasting, especially in love. You may find joy in curating a cozy home with a partner, but that's not the hard part. Your challenge now is to learn that strength can look like softness. In Cancer, Jupiter serves a masterclass in expressing your emotions in the moment rather than waiting for the 'right' time, which often never comes. You love connecting with people through laughter and fun. But feelings? That feels messy and complicated for the cool-headed air sign. Jupiter in Cancer invites you to go deeper in all your interactions. You'll also embrace a more practical approach to love. Rather than breezing through witty DM exchanges, you want face-to-face hangouts with people who you could see yourself building something real with. You're in your romantic, heartfelt element with abundant Jupiter amplifying all your emotions. Finally! You feel seen by the world; no more hiding your sensitivity. Now it's a superpower, and the rest of the world is operating on your wavelength. Get ready to deepen bonds as you insist on nothing short of emotional clarity.
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Astros' rotation continues to thin out with Ronel Blanco set for Tommy John
Houston Astros right-handed starting pitcher Ronel Blanco will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next week. The 31-year-old Blanco was 3-4 with a 4.10 ERA in nine starts this season prior to sustaining the injury. The team made the announcement on Wednesday after Blanco got a second opinion. He was placed on the injured list last week with inflammation in his throwing elbow, a few days after his last start on May 17. "I know how hard he's worked to get to this point, and it stinks," manager Joe Espada said. "So the goal is now to get him healthy, get him back at some point next season." Blanco is the second Astros starter this month to have to undergo Tommy John surgery after they announced on May 18 that right-hander Hayden Wesneski would also need it. Espada said it's a trying time for his team, which also is without right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, who has been out since April after breaking his right thumb in a batting practice mishap. They also are missing right-handers Luis Garcia and Cristian Javier, who are both still recovering from Tommy John surgery. "It's very, very hard," Espada said. "We went through it last year. But as a team and as a leader of this team, I got to keep these guys focused on the goal ... and this news means we gotta pick each other up, and we've gotta find someone else. Somebody will come up and step up and pick these innings up." With the health of multiple starters in question for the majority of this season, the Astros have had to search for replacements. In 54 games this season, 10 different pitchers have started for the Astros. Their current rotation is headlined by Hunter Brown, who leads MLB with seven wins and owns a 2.00 ERA through 11 starts, and Framber Valdez, a two-time All-Star. Veteran Lance McCullers Jr. has an 0-1 record and 6.57 ERA through four starts. He, too, entered the season on the IL after suffering a setback in his recovery from flexor tendon surgery. The Astros have also had to turn to a pair of rookies — Ryan Gusto and Colton Gordon. The former has a 3-2 record through six starts and holds a 38:16 SO:BB ratio. Gordon, on the other hand, has pitched 14.1 innings over three starts, but has yet to record a decision. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Major League Baseball Houston Astros Ronel Blanco recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Iconic UTEP Student Union to be torn down, replaced with updated building
The UTEP Student Union — an iconic building that reflects college life — is being torn down to make way for a more modernized student facility. The change will also raise the student union fee to help finance the construction project. The Texas Senate has passed House Bill 2853, sponsored by Sen. César J. Blanco and authored by Rep. Vince Perez, to support the expansion and modernization of the Student Union at The University of Texas at El Paso. In a news release issued Tuesday, May 27, Blanco said the bill raises the cap on the student union fee, last set in 1987, to help finance the demolition of UTEP's current Student Union and the construction of a modern facility designed to meet the needs of the university's growing student population. The student body approved the incremental fee increase in a campus-wide referendum held in September 2024. The Union fee paid by UTEP students will increase incrementally over the next three years: 2025-2026: $70 per semester, $35 summer 2026-2027: $120 per semester, $60 summer 2027-2028: $150 per semester, $75 summer House Bill 2853 now heads back to the House for concurrence. If that occurs, the bill will be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott for consideration. The Student Union is the heart of the campus, but has remained outdated for many years, Blanco said. "When I was a student at UTEP, the Student Union was where we crammed for exams, organized student events, and grabbed a bite between classes. But even back then, it felt outdated. It's always been the heart of campus, but now it's finally getting the investment it deserves," he said. He added, "UTEP is one of the fastest-growing research institutions in the country, and its facilities should reflect that momentum. I'm proud to help bring to life a vision that is shaped by student voices that honors the past while building for the future. This new Union will be a hub for connection and Miner pride for years to come." The El Paso Times has reached out to UTEP officials for the timeline of the project. Officials said they do not have a construction schedule at this time. Rep. Vince Perez said, 'The student union facility was built shortly after World War II, and generations of UTEP students have walked its halls, studied in its spaces, and built lifelong memories there. At that time, UTEP was a small institution of just 3,000 students: today, it's a nationally recognized university with an enrollment exceeding 25,000. "This bill will deliver the modern, state-of-the-art facility our students need and deserve, supporting their success for generations to come. I'm honored that this was my first bill in the Texas House, and I'm proud to see it successfully through the legislative process. I'm also tremendously grateful to UTEP President Heather Wilson, whose tireless advocacy was instrumental in this bill's passage, and to Sen. Blanco, who skillfully shepherded it through the Senate," Perez added. UTEP Student Government Association President Edgar Loya said the UTEP Student Union was in dire need of an update. "I am so thankful for the support from our elected officials to make this happen, and especially the leadership from Sen. Blanco and Rep. Perez," Loya said. "We are glad that the Texas Legislature supported the outcome of our student vote to improve this important student resource." In September of 2024, the UTEP student body voted in favor of replacing Union West and renovating Union East. UTEP Miners asked for a more modern, accessible student-centered facility that would include the following: A new, modern, multipurpose Union West building, showcasing UTEP pride. Lounge, study and collaborative spaces with ample seating. Student organization work and meeting spaces. Space for a pool, ping-pong, and other tabletop games. Area for e-sports and PC gaming. New dining venue with healthy food options, accessible after hours. Space to host programs such as career fairs, speakers, comedy nights, open mic nights, poetry slams and karaoke. State-of-the-art technology and plenty of electrical outlets. Large ballroom for hosting events for 600-800 people. Shaded outdoor plaza area (between Union West and East) for live entertainment and other events. Sustainable features include solar panels, LED lighting, and water efficiency. More: UTEP discus thrower Esther Osisike breaks through to win a title María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@ @ on Bluesky, and @eptmariacg on TikTok. This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: UTEP Student Union to be torn down, replaced with updated building
