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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Scratch That!
There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Scratch That! Constructors: Emily Biegas & Sala Wanetick Editor: Amanda Rafkin DES (28A: Boston Marathon winner Linden) Desiree "DES" Linden is a long-distance runner, author, and podcaster. She won the Boston Marathon in 2018. Earlier this year, DES Linden announced that this year's Boston Marathon – which she ran in 2:26:19, finishing 17th – would be her final professional road race. Since 2023, DES Linden and fellow runner Kara Goucher have hosted a podcast about running called Nobody Asked Us. MESCAL (9D: "Gladiator II" actor Paul) The 2024 movie Gladiator II is a sequel to the 2000 movie Gladiator. Paul MESCAL stars as Lucius Verus Aurelius, the grandson of the former emperor Marcus Aurelius. Lucius had been exiled from Rome as a child to protect him from assassins. He becomes a prisoner of war and is sold into slavery to become a gladiator. MADAM (5A: "___ Secretary" (TV drama)) MADAM Secretary is a TV series that originally aired from 2014 to 2019. Téa Leoni portrays the title character, Elizabeth McCord, a former CIA analyst and political science professor who becomes the U.S. Secretary of State. ANYA (14A: "The Gorge" actress Taylor-Joy) The Gorge is a 2025 sci-fi action movie. ANYA Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller portray elite snipers who are ordered to guard opposite sides of a gorge, without being told what the gorge contains. LYNN (17A: Country singer Loretta) We saw Loretta LYNN as a theme answer just two days ago, which is a fun coincidence. Loretta LYNN's country music career has spanned six decades; she has had 24 number one hits and 11 number-one albums. LIDS (19A: Retailer that sells hats) There are currently over 1100 LIDS stores, mostly located in malls and factory outlets. AERO (35A: European chocolate bar with bubbles) AERO chocolate bars are manufactured using a process that was patented in 1935. The chocolate is heated and aerated to create small bubbles. These bubbles expand as the chocolate cools, creating the chocolate bars characteristic bubbles. DUO (42A: Dynamic ___) It feels appropriate to see "dynamic DUO" in a puzzle made by a pair of constructors. BLT (43A: Sandwich that sometimes adds an "A") The A sometimes added to a bacon, lettuce, tomato (BLT) is avocado. CODA (58A: Person whose first language may be ASL (Abbr.)) CODA here stands for "child of deaf adult." Whether or not they themselves are deaf (ninety percent of CODAs are not deaf), a child of a deaf parent may grow up speaking ASL (American Sign Language). SUEZ (61A: ___ Canal (Egyptian waterway)) The SUEZ Canal, which is 120 miles long, connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. It runs through the Isthmus of SUEZ, dividing Africa and Asia. RAILS (65A: They often run down the stairs) This is a fun, slightly tricky clue. The answer is not a person in a hurry, but rather the RAILS that often run alongside stairs. DEMI (66A: "The Substance" actress Moore) The Substance is a 2024 movie in which DEMI Moore portrays a 50-year-old movie star whose fame is fading. She purchases a black market serum (the titular substance) in an attempt to counteract the aging process. The Substance is a horror movie, so as one might imagine in such a film, using the drug does not go well. MCDREAMY (5D: Nickname for a swoon-worthy character on "Grey's Anatomy") Derek Christopher Shepherd, M.D. is a character on the TV medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2005-present). Patrick Dempsey portrayed Dr. Shepherd from 2005-2015 and 2020-2021. Dr. Shepherd is often referred to as MCDREAMY by the other characters (and thus, by fans as well). DUST STORM (7D: Common weather event at Burning Man) Burning Man is a week-long event held annually in the Western United States. Burning Man aims to facilitate a network of people interested in the "pursuit of a more creative and connected existence in the world." The name of the event comes from the burning of a large wooden effigy each year on the Saturday evening before Labor Day. Burning Man is held in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, and DUST STORMs are common. SALE (10D: Square transaction) Square is a system that helps merchants accept credit card payments for SALEs. GOD (12D: Allah or Ganesha, e.g.) Allah is an Arabic term for GOD. It is used by followers of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Ganesha is a Hindu GOD whose image is recognizable by his elephant head and four arms. Ganesha is a widely revered and worshipped deity who is thought to bring good luck. ELTON (21D: NBA All-Star Brand) ELTON Brand is currently the general manager of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. He is a former NBA player. During his playing career he played for the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, and Atlanta Hawks, and he was a two-time NBA All Star. MED (34D: "Chicago ___" (NBC drama)) The medical drama Chicago MED premiered in 2015. Set in the emergency department of a Chicago hospital, the show is part of the Chicago franchise, along with Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Justice. ATTILA (47D: Hun ruler) The Huns were a nomadic people in Central Asia between the 4th and 6th centuries. Little is known of their culture. Perhaps the most widely known Hun was King ATTILA. Under the leadership of King ATTILA, the Huns made frequent raids on other peoples. ORE (59D: Rock smelted in Stardew Valley) Stardew Valley is a role-playing video game first released in 2016. Players assume the role of a character taking over their grandfather's farm in the titular Stardew Valley. Players can socialize with townspeople, grow crops, raise livestock, smelt ORE, and participate in activities such as cooking, crafting, and fishing. LOTTERY TICKET (20A: Purchase for someone who's feeling lucky) VINYL RECORD (36A: Item in a DJ's collection) MOSQUITO BITE (54A: Itchy "souvenir" from a warm summer night, perhaps) SCRATCH THAT: Each of the theme answers is something that can be SCRATCHed. An exclamation point in a crossword clue is an indication to solvers that there is a bit of trickiness going on, and the clue should be interpreted literally. The exclamation point in today's title is serving a similar purpose. Each of the theme answers is literally something that might be SCRATCHed. (We all know we're not supposed to SCRATCH a MOSQUITO BITE, but it happens.) I really enjoyed this theme. Thank you, Emily and Sala, for this delightful puzzle. USA TODAY's Daily Crossword Puzzles Sudoku & Crossword Puzzle Answers This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Crossword Blog & Answers for May 23, 2025 by Sally Hoelscher
Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Oofos opens first-ever US retail stores
Recovery footwear brand Oofos is expanding with the launch of its first brick-and-mortar retail locations across the United States. Set to open this month and in June, the new stores will debut in high-traffic areas in key regional markets including at Pentagon City in Arlington, VA, the Mall of Georgia in Buford, GA, and the Florida Mall in Orlando, FL. Oofos has seen explosive growth over the past 14 years through direct-to-consumer channels, Amazon, and a strong wholesale network. International markets, especially Japan, have also played a key role in propelling global brand awareness. The new retail locations build off of the success of pop-ups executed around the country, including along the iconic last stretch of Boylston Street at the Boston Marathon for the past few years. "We've always believed in building smart, sustainable growth," said Lou Panaccione, co-founder and CEO at Oofos. "With these new retail locations, we are starting small and being intentional with our strategy, with the goal of complementing our existing DTC and wholesale channels while also offering an additional touch-point to share our mission of helping people feel better." The new store locations were chosen for their strong market potential and will be experiential touch-points, bridging the brand's e-commerce business and its wholesale footprint. Each store will house a range of Oofos styles, including the latest Oomy Stride and Oomy Zen silhouettes, along with a variety of open-toe and closed-toe options built on the brand's proprietary Oofoam technology.
Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Oofos opens first-ever US retail stores
Recovery footwear brand Oofos is expanding with the launch of its first brick-and-mortar retail locations across the United States. Set to open this month and in June, the new stores will debut in high-traffic areas in key regional markets including at Pentagon City in Arlington, VA, the Mall of Georgia in Buford, GA, and the Florida Mall in Orlando, FL. Oofos has seen explosive growth over the past 14 years through direct-to-consumer channels, Amazon, and a strong wholesale network. International markets, especially Japan, have also played a key role in propelling global brand awareness. The new retail locations build off of the success of pop-ups executed around the country, including along the iconic last stretch of Boylston Street at the Boston Marathon for the past few years. "We've always believed in building smart, sustainable growth," said Lou Panaccione, co-founder and CEO at Oofos. "With these new retail locations, we are starting small and being intentional with our strategy, with the goal of complementing our existing DTC and wholesale channels while also offering an additional touch-point to share our mission of helping people feel better." The new store locations were chosen for their strong market potential and will be experiential touch-points, bridging the brand's e-commerce business and its wholesale footprint. Each store will house a range of Oofos styles, including the latest Oomy Stride and Oomy Zen silhouettes, along with a variety of open-toe and closed-toe options built on the brand's proprietary Oofoam technology.
Sharjah 24
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Nahyan bin Zayed honours Emirati runner Salem Al Hashemi
Al Hashemi successfully completed all six races in the series with an average finish time of under three hours. The major marathons in which Al Hashemi participated include the New York Marathon in November 2023, the Boston Marathon in April 2024 where he achieved his fastest time of 2 hours and 53 minutes, followed by the Berlin Marathon in September 2024, the Chicago Marathon in October 2024, the Tokyo Marathon in March 2025, and the London Marathon in 2025. In addition to these achievements, Al Hashemi also participated in several other international and regional races, including the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, the Dubai Marathon, the Barcelona Marathon, and the Valencia Marathon — reflecting a distinguished and accomplished athletic career. During the meeting, Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed praised Al Hashemi for his exceptional dedication and efforts, noting that this achievement embodies the spirit of determination and perseverance that defines the Emirati people and their ability to represent the nation at the highest international levels. He emphasised that Al Hashemi's outstanding performance in this elite global series serves as an inspiration to young athletes and further strengthens the role of both community and competitive sports within the UAE. He affirmed that supporting national talents across all sectors — particularly in sports — remains a top priority for the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in line with the vision of the wise leadership, which continues to invest in empowering athletes and promoting excellence. He further stressed that success stories like that of Al Hashemi reflect the fruitful outcomes of investment in grassroots and professional sports alike. They also serve as evidence of Emiratis' ability to compete and succeed in the world's toughest athletic arenas, thanks to the nation's supportive environment and strategic direction. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed also received members of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council team and commended their exceptional efforts in organising impactful community events. He highlighted the important role such events play in raising awareness about the benefits of sport, encouraging active and healthy lifestyles, and discovering and nurturing local talent within a motivating and supportive atmosphere. He expressed his appreciation to all teams and departments for their unwavering dedication and commitment to fulfilling the emirate's ambitious sporting and social objectives. For his part, Al Hashemi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed for the honour, affirming that the unwavering support of the UAE's leadership and the continuous encouragement of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council played a vital role in turning this sporting dream into reality. He described his participation in the marathons of New York, Boston, Berlin, Chicago, Tokyo and London as a unique experience and a significant challenge that contributed immensely to his athletic development and global exposure. Al Hashemi also acknowledged the importance of the support and encouragement he received from his teammates in the Abu Dhabi Running Team, in addition to his regular participation in the community races organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council. These races, he noted, offer an ideal environment for nurturing talent and are a major driver for excellence and commitment in sport. Al Hashemi, who works as an engineer at TAQA Distribution, began his athletic journey as a football player in the youth categories of Al Wahda Club, before transitioning into recreational running. Over time, he has evolved into one of the UAE's leading marathon athletes, successfully balancing a professional career with sporting achievements — making him a role model in combining personal ambition with national pride.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The first woman to complete the Boston Marathon is now 78 and runs most days. She shared 3 tips for getting fit at any age.
The first woman officially ran the Boston Marathon in 1967, despite an official trying to stop her. Kathrine Switzer has dedicated her life to making running more accessible to women. She thinks anyone can get fit at any age and shared her tips for doing just that. Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as an official competitor, despite a race official trying to physically stop her. Since that day in 1967, she has dedicated her life to other women experiencing the same feeling of empowerment from running, regardless of their age or ability. In the run-up to the race, Switzer, at the time a 20-year-old journalism student at Syracuse University, trained with her college's cross-country team for a year (it was against collegiate rules for a woman to compete in the sport). She couldn't keep up with most of the men on the team, so the assistant coach, Arnie Briggs, began training with her separately as he recovered from a knee injury. "We got better and stronger," Switzer told Business Insider. "We got up to five miles and then seven and then 11. The guys on the cross country team wouldn't come out with us after 20 kilometers, but that's when I could keep up with them because they didn't have the endurance I had." On their runs, Switzer and Briggs discussed marathons — Briggs had run the Boston Marathon 15 times but didn't believe that a woman could run that far. "But then he said, 'Look, if any woman could, I would believe it was you. But you would have to prove it to me, and then I'd take you to Boston.' I said, 'Hot damn, you're on,'" Switzer said. They did a trial marathon and ended up running an extra five miles at the end because Switzer suspected the course was shorter than the required 26.2 miles and still had energy. She and Briggs paid the $2 entry fee and signed up for the 1967 Boston Marathon. (The entry fee was $250 for the 2025 race.) About two miles into the race, things went awry. The race manager pulled up in a bus and ran after Switzer. "He grabbed me by the shoulders and threw me back. He tried to pull off my number bib and screamed, 'Get the hell out of my race and give me those numbers,'" she said. When the official grabbed Switzer by the shirt, her boyfriend at the time, who was training to compete in hammer throw at the Olympics, charged at him and sent him flying off to the side of the road, she said. As she kept running, the press hounded her, asking if she was a suffragette and what she was trying to prove. "I wasn't trying to prove anything, I was just trying to run," she said. "But they stayed with me a long time and really hassled me, asking me, 'When are you going to quit?' Finally, I said, 'I'm going to finish this race on my hands and my knees if I have to.'" She did finish (and stayed upright). She said she felt empowered, and in 1972 organized the first women-only road race, which was 10-kilometer-long, and lobbied for the inclusion of a women's marathon event in the Olympics, which eventually happened in 1984. In 2024, she worked with Every Woman's Marathon to hold a women's-only marathon, which had 7,000 participants. Now 78, Switzer still runs six times a week, including one day where she focuses on 800-meter sprints and a day for a longer run that takes at least 1.5 hours. She ramps up her training when she's approaching a marathon. Switzer set her personal best at the 1975 Boston Marathon with a time of two hours and fifty-one minutes. It now takes her four to five hours, but it isn't about the time, she said. She's happy that she can run a marathon alongside other women, of every age, size, ethnicity, and religion, thanks to her efforts and those of other women who paved the way. "I believe you can start a fitness program at any age," she said, giving the example of a woman she knows who took up running at 72 and ran her first marathon at 81. Switzer shared her tips for getting fit, whether you can run for one minute or three hours. "Consistency is everything. You just need to keep running every day and build it up," she said. She started by running a mile a day around her garden at age 12 and gradually increased the number of laps over time. But it wasn't easy, she said. "I struggled through that summer, running that mile every single day. Pretty soon, this amazing sense of empowerment came over me," she said. "For some people, this process is going to be faster; for other people, it's going to be slower." Having a goal provides focus and will motivate you to "put the work in," Switzer said. Her motivation was to prove Briggs wrong and show that women could run marathons, but your goal doesn't have to be as big, she said. "There's going to be plenty of days when you don't want to go out," she said. She still has days when she doesn't want to run after almost 60 years of doing the sport. But having something to aim for means you're less likely to skip a workout. Switzer's final tip is to find a way to hold yourself accountable. You could get a training partner or keep a diary of your workouts, she said. "People should write their workout down every day because when you write it down, it keeps you honest," she said. "But a buddy is really a nice thing to have. I don't think I ever would have been a runner if it hadn't been for Arnie, my coach," she added. "And for a lot of women, safety is a really big factor. So run with other women — it also creates a really good community." Read the original article on Business Insider
