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Newsweek
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Rangers Reportedly Make Deal for Twins Left-Handed Reliever
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Texas Rangers have decided to make upgrades and try to make a run at a postseason berth. As first reported by ESPNs Jeff Passan, a bullpen that already holds the fourth-best ERA upgraded Thursday with the acquisition of Minnesota Twins left-hander Danny Coulombe. DENVER, CO - JULY 19: Danny Coulombe #54 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 19, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. DENVER, CO - JULY 19: Danny Coulombe #54 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 19, 2025 in Denver, is in his 11th season in MLB and will now join the fifth different team of his career. He has been phenomenal for Minnesota this season, as he has a 1.16 ERA with 31 strikeouts across 40 appearances and 31 innings pitched. The best seasons of Coulombe's career have come with the Twins. He compiled a 2.24 ERA across 81 appearances and 81 1/3 innings pitched for Minnesota. The Danny Coulombe file: • 35 y/o LHP • 1.16 ERA in 31 IP with Twins • His 2.11 ERA over last three seasons is the lowest among qualified relievers in baseball • Righties have hit .164 against him this year — Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn) July 31, 2025 At 35 years old, Coulombe probably doesn't have much baseball left in front of him and he is set to be a free agent after the season is over. For the Rangers, a move to acquire bullpen help was needed, especially after the plethora of moves made by both the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners. With Houston's acquisition of its former shortstop Carlos Correa and Seattle trading for its former third baseman Eugenio Suarez, the lineups in the American League West have become quite scary for opposing staffs. Nearly every team in the AL West has made a blockbuster move outside of Texas but is making the under the radar type moves that can sometimes outweigh the blockbuster deals. Coulombe certainly isn't the needle-moving move that propels the Rangers straight to the World Series picture, but he can certainly help get them into the postseason where anything can happen. More MLB: Dodgers Reportedly Acquire Twins Reliever, Send Back Former Top Prospect
Global News
25-07-2025
- Health
- Global News
Alberta hospice grants patients one last wish: ‘Brings them joy and meaning'
A grassroots movement, started by health-care staff, is allowing patients at Covenant Care Foyer Lacombe hospice in St. Albert to have a special moment granted. What started with a patient's request for a baptism in a tub has blossomed into a full-fledged initiative known as the Last Wish program — an effort to honour the final dreams of hospice residents, no matter how big or small. Registered nurse Fate Hurtada and chaplain Matthieu Coulombe were instrumental in the creation of the program. 'It brings dignity back into health-care,' Coulombe told Global News. 'This gives them back that power to choose what they want.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "This gives them back that power to choose what they want." 'The Last Wish program gives them the opportunity to re-engage in something that brings them joy and meaning and purpose,' Coulombe said. Story continues below advertisement The program has brought life into the hospice home and staff say morale has improved exponentially since it started. View image in full screen Covenant Care foyer Lacombe hosts a country music concert for one resident. Supplied: Covenant Care Foyer Lacombe 'It motivates us, it elevates us and it makes us have a sense of self,' said Bee Schnepf, a health-care aide at Foyer Lacombe. Schnepf has become one of the program's biggest champions. 'When we did that first baptism, everything changed for me,' Schnepf said. 'It makes them feel a little bit more alive because when they come here, it's like this isn't the final straw for them.' Some of the wishes take more effort, like a helicopter ride or a country music concert. Others are more simple: animal visits, a liver and onion meal, or ear piercings. Story continues below advertisement The wishes requested at the 10-room hospice are as unique as each individual patient. 'The one thing that I love is learning about (the patients),' health-care aide Angelica Duncan said. 'There's so many different walks of life, so many different stories, and upbringings.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "There's so many different walks of life, so many different stories, and upbringings." View image in full screen One resident's last wish involved a drive in a Model T Ford and an orange milkshake. Supplied: Covenant Care Foyer Lacombe Every single one of the wishes involves the community in one way or another. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy When a patient decides, a call goes out on social media — Coulombe said the response has been overwhelming. 'It takes a village when kids are coming into the world, and I think as people are leaving the world it takes that village again.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "It takes a village when kids are coming into the world, and I think as people are leaving the world it takes that village again." Coulombe said it also takes away the mystery that often surrounds palliative care facilities. Story continues below advertisement 'The last wish involves the community, where they get to realize that hospice — it is yes about dying, but it's also about living,' he said. 1:42 St. Albert hospice centre's Last Wish program fulfills final motorcycle ride For John Wintersgill, a patient with terminal Stage 4 cancer, the program is a cherry on top of the care he's received at Foyer Lacombe. 'The staff here are just angels, every one of them,' Wintersgill said. 'You can't get closer to heaven than we are and still be below the clouds.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "You can't get closer to heaven than we are and still be below the clouds." Wintersgill took his time deciding what he wanted for his wish. He said he's already done a lot of things in life. His wish is simple and will carry on long after he leaves this earth. Story continues below advertisement 'It just hit me one day,' he said. 'We'll have that piano tuned. Everybody wins.' The grand piano in question has seen better days. Wintersgill wish to have it tuned and fixed up will be granted on Saturday July 26, when his friends and family will gather to hear his daughter play his favourite piece, Für Elise. View image in full screen Covenant Care Foyer Lacombe hospice John Wintersgill patient with the piano he wants fixed up before he dies. Global News A woodworker, he's also happy to know the scratches on the Foyer Lacombe piano will also be buffed out for the performance. 'Thank you isn't anywhere near enough,' he said when asked what he would tell those who run the program. 'I feel so blessed to be here at this point in my life. You couldn't ask for more,' Wintersgill said. The wishes are each designed to create lasting memories for the patients and their families, and remind residents they are not forgotten in their final days. Story continues below advertisement View image in full screen A resident enjoys a helicopter ride as a part of his last wish. Supplied: Covenant Care Foyer Lacombe Many staff note a pattern — after a resident's wish is fulfilled, they often die soon after. Rather than sorrow, however, there's often a deep sense of peace. 'I find that before the wish they're really excited, they're antsy,' said Schnepf. 'After the wish, it's almost like they're complete and then they usually end up passing a few days later.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "After the wish, it's almost like they're complete and then they usually end up passing a few days later." Though small, the Last Wish program is gaining attention. The team is preparing to present the initiative at a palliative care conference this fall, hoping to inspire other hospices to adopt similar programs. 'Whatever we have, take it,' Coulombe said. ' Maybe others will improve on it. Maybe others think of something we haven't thought about. 'It's about spreading this idea of dignity within life.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "It's about spreading this idea of dignity within life." Story continues below advertisement The program also receives financial support through the Covenant Foundation, which helps fund aspects of wishes that can't be met through community donations.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
All US Forever 21 stores are set to close: Here's what shoppers should know
More than 350 Forever 21 stores are expected to be closed by the start of May, following the fast fashion company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in March. All of Forever 21's 354 leased stores in the U.S. are to close by May 1, court documents obtained by USA TODAY state. Many began closing their doors as early as April 1. Forever 21's operator, F21 OpCo, previously said that if a buyer were to come forward with interest in the brand, store closures would pause. But as of the afternoon of Wednesday, April 30, a potential buyer had not been shared by the company. "Forever 21 is one of the most recognizable names in fast fashion. It is a global brand rooted in the U.S. with a strong future ahead," Jarrod Weber, global president for lifestyle at Authentic Brands, told USA TODAY in March. "Retail is changing, and like many brands, Forever 21 is adapting to create the right balance across stores, e-commerce and wholesale." Neither Forever 21 nor F21 OpCo immediately responded for comment about the store closures when contacted by USA TODAY on Wednesday afternoon. All of Forever 21's 354 stores in the U.S. are closing. However, a notice to customers on the Forever 21 website states that international stores will continue operating. Forever 21 stopped accepting gift cards and store credit on April 15. Refunds and exchanges are also no longer available. Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on March 16 due to "competition from foreign fast fashion companies," rising costs, economic challenges and evolving consumer trends, Brad Sell, F21 OpCo chief financial officer, said in a news release. The historic rise in inflation rates beginning in 2021 led to a significant increase in F21 OpCo's cost of operations, including the cost of inventory, distribution, transportation and employee wages, Stephen Coulombe, co-chief restructuring officer of F21 OpCo, said in a court document supporting the bankruptcy filing. A "highly competitive retail environment" is also hurting Forever 21, due to the de minimis exemption, which exempts goods valued under $800 from import duties and tariffs, according to Coulombe. "Certain non-U.S. online retailers that compete with the (F21 OpCo), such as Temu and Shein, have taken advantage of this exemption and, therefore, have been able to pass significant savings onto consumers," Coulombe said in the document. "Consequently, retailers that must pay duties and tariffs to purchase product for their stores and warehouses in the United States, such as the (F21 OpCo), have been undercut." Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Forever 21 shutters all US stores: Here's what to know
Indianapolis Star
30-04-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
All US Forever 21 stores are set to close: Here's what shoppers should know
"Retail is changing, and like many brands, Forever 21 is adapting to create the right balance across stores, e-commerce and wholesale," Jarrod Weber said. More than 350 Forever 21 stores are expected to be closed by the start of May, following the fast fashion company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in March. All of Forever 21's 354 leased stores in the U.S. are to close by May 1, court documents obtained by USA TODAY state. Many began closing their doors as early as April 1. Forever 21's operator, F21 OpCo, previously said that if a buyer were to come forward with interest in the brand, store closures would pause. But as of the afternoon of Wednesday, April 30, a potential buyer had not been shared by the company. "Forever 21 is one of the most recognizable names in fast fashion. It is a global brand rooted in the U.S. with a strong future ahead," Jarrod Weber, global president for lifestyle at Authentic Brands, told USA TODAY in March. "Retail is changing, and like many brands, Forever 21 is adapting to create the right balance across stores, e-commerce and wholesale." Neither Forever 21 nor F21 OpCo immediately responded for comment about the store closures when contacted by USA TODAY on Wednesday afternoon. Which Forever 21 stores are closing? All of Forever 21's 354 stores in the U.S. are closing. However, a notice to customers on the Forever 21 website states that international stores will continue operating. Gift cards, store credit and refunds are no longer accepted Forever 21 stopped accepting gift cards and store credit on April 15. Refunds and exchanges are also no longer available. Why did Forever 21 file for bankruptcy? Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on March 16 due to "competition from foreign fast fashion companies," rising costs, economic challenges and evolving consumer trends, Brad Sell, F21 OpCo chief financial officer, said in a news release. The historic rise in inflation rates beginning in 2021 led to a significant increase in F21 OpCo's cost of operations, including the cost of inventory, distribution, transportation and employee wages, Stephen Coulombe, co-chief restructuring officer of F21 OpCo, said in a court document supporting the bankruptcy filing. A "highly competitive retail environment" is also hurting Forever 21, due to the de minimis exemption, which exempts goods valued under $800 from import duties and tariffs, according to Coulombe. "Certain non-U.S. online retailers that compete with the (F21 OpCo), such as Temu and Shein, have taken advantage of this exemption and, therefore, have been able to pass significant savings onto consumers," Coulombe said in the document. "Consequently, retailers that must pay duties and tariffs to purchase product for their stores and warehouses in the United States, such as the (F21 OpCo), have been undercut."
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
All US Forever 21 stores are set to close: Here's what shoppers should know
More than 350 Forever 21 stores are expected to be closed by the start of May, following the fast fashion company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in March. All of Forever 21's 354 leased stores in the U.S. are to close by May 1, court documents obtained by USA TODAY state. Many began closing their doors as early as April 1. Forever 21's operator, F21 OpCo, previously said that if a buyer were to come forward with interest in the brand, store closures would pause. But as of the afternoon of Wednesday, April 30, a potential buyer had not been shared by the company. "Forever 21 is one of the most recognizable names in fast fashion. It is a global brand rooted in the U.S. with a strong future ahead," Jarrod Weber, global president for lifestyle at Authentic Brands, told USA TODAY in March. "Retail is changing, and like many brands, Forever 21 is adapting to create the right balance across stores, e-commerce and wholesale." Neither Forever 21 nor F21 OpCo immediately responded for comment about the store closures when contacted by USA TODAY on Wednesday afternoon. All of Forever 21's 354 stores in the U.S. are closing. However, a notice to customers on the Forever 21 website states that international stores will continue operating. Forever 21 stopped accepting gift cards and store credit on April 15. Refunds and exchanges are also no longer available. Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on March 16 due to "competition from foreign fast fashion companies," rising costs, economic challenges and evolving consumer trends, Brad Sell, F21 OpCo chief financial officer, said in a news release. The historic rise in inflation rates beginning in 2021 led to a significant increase in F21 OpCo's cost of operations, including the cost of inventory, distribution, transportation and employee wages, Stephen Coulombe, co-chief restructuring officer of F21 OpCo, said in a court document supporting the bankruptcy filing. A "highly competitive retail environment" is also hurting Forever 21, due to the de minimis exemption, which exempts goods valued under $800 from import duties and tariffs, according to Coulombe. "Certain non-U.S. online retailers that compete with the (F21 OpCo), such as Temu and Shein, have taken advantage of this exemption and, therefore, have been able to pass significant savings onto consumers," Coulombe said in the document. "Consequently, retailers that must pay duties and tariffs to purchase product for their stores and warehouses in the United States, such as the (F21 OpCo), have been undercut." Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Forever 21 shutters all US stores: Here's what to know Sign in to access your portfolio
