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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Olivia Rose Dominates Ballade Rivals On Front End
Olivia Rose Dominates Ballade Rivals On Front End originally appeared on Paulick Report. Olivia Rose earned her fourth career stakes crown after dominating the $100,000 Ballade on Sunday at Woodbine. Sent off as the 2-1 second choice in the six-furlong race for Ontario-sired older fillies and mares, Olivia Rose, under Rafael Hernandez, glided to the front while 4-5 Little Teddy, riding a two-race win streak, settled into second through an opening quarter in :22.95. Advertisement Olivia Rose was a half-length clear of mutuel choice Little Teddy after a half in :45.53, with the pacesetter looking confident and in control as she rounded the turn for home. At the head of the lane, the daughter of Silent Name (JPN) out of the Malibu Moon mare Malibu Sunrise kicked away from her pursuers, holding a two-length advantage at Robert Geller's stretch call. At the wire, she was 7½ lengths the best. Little Teddy was second, 1½ lengths ahead of Talk to Ya Later. Taquanyah and Silent Sky rounded out the order of finish. 'I like her,' said Hernandez, who swept all three Woodbine weekend stakes, taking the Victoria Stakes with Casson and the My Dear with Border Czar, both on Saturday. 'We wanted to make sure we broke on top and get the pace. Advertisement 'I know he (Austin Adams, aboard Little Teddy) was next to me all the way. I wanted to just get the jump before he was coming and getting closer to me.' Bred and owned by Gabe Grossberg from the Malibu Moon mare Malibu Sunrise, Olivia Rose arrived at the Ballade off a third-place finish at 5½ furlongs on the Toronto oval's main track on May 3, in her seasonal debut. The 4-year-old, trained by Mark Casse, won the 2023 running of the South Ocean Stakes, and last year's editions of the Fury Stakes and Thunder Bay Stakes. With the victory, Olivia Rose is now 5-4-1 from 14 starts. She broke her maiden in her third career start, on August 26, 2023, a 13¾-length stunner going 6½ furlongs on the Woodbine main track. She paid $6.20 for the Ballade win. This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Sun
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Our beautiful seaside town was slammed as a rundown DUMP in viral TikTok video – but here's what it's REALLY like
UNIMPRESSED locals in a popular seaside town have hit back after it was labelled a "dump" in a viral TikTok video. The post, shared by Olivia Rose, includes unflattering clips of Folkestone, Kent - going on to amass a staggering 500,000 views and 24,000 likes. 15 15 15 Clips were taken on a dull day with the sarcastic caption: 'Come to Folkestone for the bank hol they said.' The footage, from May, showed boarded up shops and less appealing parts of the town, including the Grand Burstin Hotel and dilapidated former Debenhams building in Sandgate Road. It comes after Folkestone was last year crowned Best Place to Live in South East England by the Sunday Times. Many of the almost 500 comments on Olivia's post disagree with her bashing of the town, with one saying: "Folkestone's actually a really lovely place." Another said: "Why did you go to all the horrible parts instead of the nice parts?" One person added: "Who told you to come to Folkestone for the bank holiday though realistically." However, others supported Olivia, writing: "People keep trying to romanticise Folkestone and it's literally a s***hole." Another described it as "b******s". The Sun decided to pay a visit to see what locals and visitors really think. Rebecca Greenway, 29, is among the disgruntled residents that disagree with the video. Trendy English seaside town has rooftop bar that 'feels like the Med' She said: 'They have just picked the bad areas to nitpick. You judge a book by its cover. 'It is their first impression but when you get to know Folkestone you can fall in love with it when you find all the niche little places and meet the people.' Rebecca manages the Folkestone branch of Flo's Pie & Mash, a popular spot among locals. Flo's has been in Folkestone for two years, but Rebecca has lived in the area since she was eight years old, and it is now where she is raising a family of her own. She said: 'I love Folkestone. I like the community feel of it. 'Everything is so locally based and everyone gets on as a community - I really enjoy it.' They have just picked the bad areas to nitpick. You judge a book by its cover. It is their first impression but when you get to know Folkestone you can fall in love with it when you find all the niche little places and meet the people. Rebecca Greenway Manager of Flo's Pie & Mash shop Rebecca also insists that it isn't just locals who love the area but visitors also sing its praises. She added: 'I just had a customer in who has come from Ramsgate and never been to Folkestone before and he was like 'I love it'.' In reference to the controversial TikTok post, she concluded: 'They just pick the areas and just show the bad and not the good. 'When you come at the right time it is brilliant.' Local residents Melissa and Leon Reed share Rebecca's disapproval of this latest dig. Melissa, 29, has lived in Folkestone her whole life and said: 'I 100% disagree with the TikTok.' Along with her husband Leon, 24, and Tiana thir French Bulldog, the majority of Melissa's extended family also live in the area. She added: 'Nearly all my family live here, my dad is a fisherman on one of the boats down there. 'We have a little bit of everything here - sandy beaches, pebble beaches, lots of new bars. 'It's gotten so much better in recent years.' 15 15 15 Other locals seem to share this belief, with one voicing: 'When you look out to sea, you think we are on the edge of England. It couldn't be a more amazing site.' Another also added: 'There are lots of things to do with the kids. They love it here.' Owner of Captain's Table cafe, Yasar Dalkilic, has lived in Folkestone for over 20 years. In response to the damning TikTok he said: 'I really strongly disagree. Back in the day it was not a very nice place to live. 'But now, I almost feel like I'm on holiday here in the summer. Everywhere has got good places and bad places - everywhere. 'The people who made the TikTok need to come and see it for themselves with their own eyes.' He added: 'The best thing about Folkestone is the fact that it is a seaside town. 15 15 'There's sandy beaches and it is nice and close to London.' Down the road from Mr Dalkilic's cafe is Sandy's Fish and Chip shop. A member of Sandy's staff, Sam, 27, said: "Everywhere has got good places and bad places but it depends on what you make of it. "The town is quite run down now but obviously a lot of town centres are not getting the attention they deserve and need at the moment. "But this a really nice little harbour." Local shopowners also urge people to ignore the TikTok video and come see Folkestone for themselves. Kory Redmond, owner of South East Emporium, and mother to toddler, Darwin, moved from London two years ago for a slower pace of life. She said: 'I wish we had moved sooner. 15 15 'There is a big community, people actually say 'hi' and 'good morning' to you here.' Alex, who owns the shop next door, recently launched a new beachwear business called Laes with his partner Claire. He added: 'I have lived locally for a long long time so I have seen it change a lot, and I'd say in the past ten years it has really been on an upwards trajectory. Come visit!' Adrian Harrison owns a family camera business which has been in Folkestone since 1920. In response to the video, he said: 'I wouldn't say it's a dump, I'd say newcomers rather like Folkestone. It's a nice place, there are far worse.' But one local doesn't share the views of fellow residents, as she told The Sun: 'I don't think Folkestone has a lot to offer. Look at the state of the hotel. 'The new skate park is an eyesore.' Has your town been unfairly criticised on social media? Email 15 15 15
New York Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
These New Yorkers Are Touching Grass
Visuals by Krista Schlueter Text by Miya Lee This Sunday, at 10:30 a.m. sharp, a group of stylish, mostly 30-something New Yorkers gathered at the Hare Krishna Tree in the center of Tompkins Square Park. Despite a few complaints of hangovers, they had made it there on time for a plant and history tour of the park led by Olivia Rose, who handed out tote bags and forest green zines she had made for the occasion. Ms. Rose, 33, is an artist and designer from the Kips Bay neighborhood of Manhattan. She founded the plant design studio Original Rose in 2017. Last August, she began hosting free guided walks around New York that explored both the city's history and its local plants. Ms. Rose hopes her walks will foster a more intimate relationship between New Yorkers and the overlooked vegetation that lives alongside them. ' I like to think about it as, like, you're just learning more about your neighbors,' she said. The walks attract artists, writers, designers, models, musicians — 'the scenesters of the world,' as Daniel Ohrem, a friend of Ms. Rose's who showed up on Sunday for his second plant walk, put Maldonado and Sarah Gaudio, a married couple who run the streetwear brand Brigade USA, brought their dog to Sunday's walk and said they both identified as '100 percent plant-blind.' 'You can be here for decades and not know the intricacies of what you're seeing on the street day to day, ' Ms. Gaudio said. After roughly 35 people assembled, Ms. Rose called for everyone's attention. With her hand pressed to the Hare Krishna Tree's trunk, she explained that it was a rare example of a mature American elm in New York City, planted around 1879. In 1966, the tree was where the spiritual leader Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and his followers held a chanting ceremony that represented the birth of the Hare Krishna religion in the United States. 'I like to think that the trees hold in memory of all the things that have occurred,' Ms. Rose said. The crowd listened attentively as she went on to illuminate the many memories contained in the 10.5 acres of Tompkins Square was its use as a military parade ground, the various labor and antiwar protests, the concerts and drag festivals and the 1988 clash between protestors and police officers over issues including homelessness, gentrification and a 1 a.m. curfew. 'You can't ever bring this park down,' Ms. Rose said. 'The people come back. This is the people's park for a reason.' Next to the skate park on 10th Street, Ms. Rose pointed out a London plane, among the most common trees in New York City and one favored by the urban planner Robert Moses for its hardiness and adaptability. London planes are known for their flaky, camouflage-like bark and five-point leaves, which many believe inspired the leaf on the city's Parks Department logo. After stopping by two monuments — the Slocum Memorial Fountain, which commemorates the victims of a 1904 ferry fire, and the Temperance Fountain, installed in 1888 to encourage people to drink water instead of alcohol — the walk was coming to a close. The park had begun filling up with sunbathers, children and people doing tai chi. Under the Hare Krishna Tree, a band was setting up for a performance.'She ate, absolutely ate,' Lydia Burns commented to her girlfriend about Ms. Rose. Ms. Burns, a model and native New Yorker, was particularly delighted by the hand-drawn map in Ms. Rose's zine that identified the location and the species of every tree in the park. 'I've been wanting to come for weeks and weeks and weeks,' she said. 'I'm excited that the spring is happening and she's really activating the girls to touch some grass — literally — and get outside.' Produced by Tanner Curtis
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Are you saving enough for retirement? 5 Texas cities rank in affordability for retirees
While a recent study showed Texas is the best state to retire to in 2025, exactly which Texas city is the most retiree-friendly is up for debate. Moving to a new city — or even a new state — is common for retirees, as they look for a comfortable place where they can also stretch their retirement savings. Quality of life and the share of seniors in a city's population are also key factors to consider. Personal finance site GOBankingRates examined these factors across the 50 biggest U.S. cities with senior populations of at least 10%. Affordability was calculated based on the annual retirement income needed to cover basic costs like housing, healthcare, groceries, transportation and utilities. How did Lone Star State cities measure up in what they can offer retirees? Five cities landed among the 50 cheapest in the country. The Panhandle city of Amarillo claimed the title of the eighth-cheapest U.S. city to retire to. Its average monthly costs added up to $1,745, and nearly 15% of its population is of retirement age. Joining Amarillo in the 50 cheapest cities were Brownsville, El Paso, Corpus Christi and Lubbock. Here's how the five Texas cities compare: Overall rank City Monthly expenditures % of pop. age 65+ Livability score No. 8 Amarillo $1,745 14.8% 66 No. 11 Brownsville $1,754 12.6% 79 No. 21 El Paso $1,794 13.9% 81 No. 38 Corpus Christi $1,833 15.0% 80 No. 48 Lubbock $1,856 12.5% 78 These are the most affordable cities to retire in and their monthly expenditure, according to GOBankingRates: Akron, Ohio: $1,699 Albuquerque, New Mexico: $1,710 Spokane, Washington: $1,711 Cleveland, Ohio: $1,723 Toledo, Ohio: $1,738 Fort Wayne, Indiana: $1,741 Greensboro, North Carolina: $1,742 Amarillo, Texas: $1,745 Grand Rapids, Michigan: $1,745 Little Rock, Arkansas: $1,745 — The Arizona Republic's Olivia Rose contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: This Texas city is among top 10 cheapest in US to retire to Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Greer Fire is 20K acres and growing: What to know about the blaze that's 0% contained
The Greer Fire burning in eastern Arizona was at 20,833 acres and still uncontained the evening of May 18, according to InciWeb, a federal tracker. Control lines held through the wind during the day, the government Facebook page Greer Fire 2025 posted May 18. Smoke was visible, and there was some growth in acreage, but this was mostly due to areas of unburnt fuels within the existing fire perimeter being consumed, the page said. The cause of the blaze that began May 13 was under investigation but had burned grass, shrubs and timber, the Southwest Area Incident Management Team said. Almost 800 people were assigned to fight the fire, as of May 18. Here's what to know about efforts to contain the almost week-old Greer Fire. On May 16, the Apache County Sheriff's Office issued mandatory "go" evacuation orders for residents in Eagar, Greer, South Fork and all areas west of State Route 261. Eagar residents located south of State Route 260 between River Road and the SR 260/U.S. 180 junction — directly east of the fire — were included in the evacuation area. The fire had crossed east over State Route 261. The latest Greer Fire evacuations could be seen on an interactive map provided by the National Interagency Fire Center. Shelter for evacuees were open at the County Fairgrounds in St. Johns and the Alpine Community Center. Blankets and food were available for those who had been evacuated, according to the Apache County Office of Emergency Management website. Major highways in eastern Arizona remained closed due to the fire until further notice, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. State Route 260 was closed in both directions between mileposts 380 and 395. State Route 373's southbound lane was closed between mileposts 385 and 390. State Route 261 was closed in both directions between mileposts 394 and 412. Crews were expected to continue to patrol and mop up hotspots along the control lines to prepare for incoming weather, the Greer 2025 page confirmed. Gusty winds, dry fuels and low humidity will lead to the potential for rapid spread of new or existing fires, according to the National Weather Service Flagstaff office. Hazardous crosswinds were possible with reduced visibility due to blowing dust and sand in much of the northern part of the state, but strongest in east central Arizona, the weather service said. There was a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms on May 19, mainly in northeast Arizona, the weather service said. Red flag warnings were in effect through May 19 for portions of eastern Arizona, according to the National Weather Service office in Phoenix. Lighter winds were expected on May 20. A public meeting will be hosted by the incident management team at 6 p.m. on May 19 at the Round Valley High School auditorium. Local safety and fire officials will share the latest information on the Greer Fire. The meeting will also be broadcast live on YouTube. The Republic's Olivia Rose contributed to this story. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Greer Fire in eastern Arizona burns more than 20K acres: What to know
