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The Independent
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Regina Spektor confronts pro-Palestine protesters who interrupted concert
Singer-songwriter Regina Spektor 's concert in Portland, Maine, was interrupted by pro-Palestine protesters on Saturday. Spektor, who is Jewish and emigrated from the Soviet Union to the US as a child, confronted the protesters, stating her show was 'not the place for that conversation' and that they were 'just yelling at a Jew'. She encouraged those disrupting the performance to leave, with some audience members subsequently departing the venue. Spektor referenced her family's history of escaping persecution, noting she only speaks English because they fled a country where Jews were 'othered'. Spektor, 45, has voiced her support of Israel in the past, including two days after Hamas's 7 October 2023 attack at Nova Music Festival.
CTV News
15 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Ottawa, B.C. provide $77M to bring high-speed internet to nearly 7,000 households
A router and internet switch is seen in Portland, Ore., Thursday, June 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jenny Kane ARMSTRONG, B.C. — The federal and B.C. governments are providing more than $77 million in combined funding to bring high-speed internet to more than 6,900 homes in the province. A statement from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada says the funding is part of an agreement struck in 2022 that committed up to $830 million to bridge the high-speed gap in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. The department says the latest funding will support 15 projects through the Universal Broadband Fund. In addition to the jointly funded projects, it says the federal government is providing $7 million to bring a high-speed connection to 727 households in the communities of Hullcar, Spallumcheen and the Splatsin First Nation. It will also bring cellular connectivity to more than 120 kilometres of road in the area east of Kamloops in B.C.'s southern Interior. The projects also cover the communities of 70 Mile House, Savona, Cache Creek, Ashcroft and Clinton, as well as the Skeetchestn Indian Band, Bonaparte First Nation and Nuchatlaht First Nation, among others. The federal department says 95.8 per cent of B.C. households are connected to high-speed internet, a number that is expected to rise to 97.8 per cent next year. It says Ottawa is on track to meet its goal of providing high-speed internet access to 98 per cent of all households in Canada by 2026 and 100 per cent by 2030. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 28, 2025.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Everclear Celebrate ‘Sparkle and Fade' With Full Album Tour Down Under
Three decades after the release of Sparkle and Fade, Everclear are bringing their seminal 1995 album to life on an extensive 16-date Australian tour kicking off Nov. 21 in Newcastle. The Portland alt-rock outfit, led by founding member Art Alexakis, will perform the beloved album in full each night — including hits like 'Santa Monica' and deep cuts like 'Strawberry' — alongside other fan favorites from their discography. More from Billboard Coldplay's Chris Martin Bounces Back From Astronomer Kiss-Cam Scandal With Sweet Serenade of Soccer Legend Lionel Messi & Wife 'Quietly Impressed': Bad Company Talks Upcoming Tribute Album 'Can't Get Enough' Ice Cube Tries to Save the World in First Trailer For Ominous 'War of the Worlds' Remake In a statement shared with fans, Alexakis said, 'Because of its success and lasting impact, this band has survived and prospered for three decades, and this tour celebrating Sparkle and Fade is another way of us saying 'thank you' to all of the incredible fans — old and new.' He continued, 'We're excited to bring this tour to Australia. In addition to all the hits and fan favourites, we're going to pretty much play the whole album through the course of the show to commemorate this 30th anniversary.' Originally released in 1995, Sparkle and Fade marked Everclear's major label breakthrough and was certified platinum in the U.S. by the RIAA in 1996. While 'Santa Monica' became the band's breakout anthem, tracks like 'Heroin Girl' and 'Strawberry' earned a cult following among longtime fans. The latter has taken on new significance for Alexakis, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2019. Despite his health challenges, Alexakis has remained active on the road, with one dollar from every Everclear ticket sold donated to organizations including the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and the National MS Society. The tour begins Nov. 21 at Bar on the Hill in Newcastle, followed by shows at Manning Bar in Sydney on Nov. 22, Caringbah Hotel on Nov. 23, Drifters Wharf in Gosford on Nov. 24, The Baso in Canberra on Nov. 27, Chelsea Heights Hotel in Chelsea Heights on Nov. 28, Prince Bandroom in St Kilda on Nov. 29, and Barwon Heads Hotel on Nov. 30. It continues to The Warehouse in Townsville on Dec. 2, Kings Beach Tavern in Caloundra on Dec. 4, The Back Room in Brisbane on Dec. 5, Miami Marketta on the Gold Coast on Dec. 6, Freo Social in Fremantle on Dec. 10, The Carine in Duncraig on Dec. 11, Magnet House in Perth on Dec. 12, and wraps at The Gov in Adelaide on Dec. 13. Presale tickets via Spotify and Bandsintown begin July 30 at 9 a.m. local time. General public tickets will be available from July 31 at 9 a.m. via Everclear 2025 Australian Tour Dates: Nov. 21 — Bar on the Hill, Newcastle NSW Nov. 22 — Manning Bar, Sydney NSW Nov. 23 — Caringbah Hotel, Caringbah NSW Nov. 24 — Drifters Wharf, Gosford NSW Nov. 27 — The Baso, Canberra ACT Nov. 28 — Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights VIC Nov. 29 — Prince Bandroom, St Kilda VIC Nov. 30 — Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads VIC Dec. 2 — The Warehouse, Townsville QLD Dec. 4 — Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra QLD Dec. 5 — The Back Room, Brisbane QLD Dec. 6 — Miami Marketta, Gold Coast QLD Dec. 10 — Freo Social, Fremantle WA Dec. 11 — The Carine, Duncraig WA Dec. 12 — Magnet House, Perth WA Dec. 13 — The Gov, Adelaide SA Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Portland middle schools to adopt standards-based grading this fall
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Big changes are coming for sixth, seventh and eighth graders at Portland Public Schools this fall. Students will no longer receive letter grades when they return to school in late August. Instead, teachers will use a standards-based approach to assess student learning. The change will impact students at all PPS middle schools as well as students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades at the district's Kindergarten through eighth grade schools. In an email sent to parents July 16, Robert Gray Middle School Teacher Melissa Sagba said that the new system will focus on learning, not grades. The idea is to shift from the traditional grading method, which rates how well a student performs a given assignment, to using a rubric to assess how well a student understands the material. Sagba said the new standards-based grading system will look different for each classroom, but that grading lets students know how well they understand a concept. For her 6th grade math class, students will practice math problems in a workbook and participate in quizzes known as 'Questions of the Day' to take some of the pressure off. Their work will be evaluated according to a rubric that provides clear guidance on what can be done to improve. Portland Public Schools declined a request for an interview. According to their website, standards-based grading is intended to gauge how well students meet learning standards. Forest Grove School District uses standards-based learning for grades 7 through 12, a spokesperson told KOIN 6 News in an email. Beaverton School District uses the system across all grade levels. 'In a standards-based grading system, teachers break down broad academic goals into specific learning skills and targets. This helps students clearly understand what they are expected to learn and why. Teachers regularly assess student progress and provide timely, meaningful feedback on the learning,' said Dr. Shelly Reggiani in an email. Reggiani is the associate superintendent at the Beaverton School District. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Green Sports Alliance Releases Revenue Generation Playbook to Turn Sustainability into Business Growth
PORTLAND, Ore., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At its 15th annual Summit, the Green Sports Alliance released its Revenue Generation Playbook, a practical guide designed to help sports organizations and venues transform sustainability initiatives into revenue-driving strategies. This playbook outlines six core fundamentals: developing a partnership strategy aligned with sustainability goals; securing mission-aligned sponsors; delivering and measuring partnership success; engaging fans through interactive experiences; tapping into market and government funding; and building long-term community impact. 'This Playbook draws on the collective expertise of our industry leaders, providing an inside look at sustainable sport partnership deals and the practical steps to initiate them,' said Micah Elan, Senior Manager of Sports Membership at the Green Sports Alliance and editor of the 2025 Playbooks. By integrating sustainability across departments and crafting tailored sponsorship packages, the Revenue Generation Playbook shows how teams and venues can attract new partners, enhance brand value, and unlock new funding sources. From driving fan loyalty to delivering measurable impact reports, each strategy helps sports organizations turn purpose into profit while elevating their role as community and industry leaders. This playbook was created with contributions from the following industry leaders. Play to Zero & Sports Greening Movement Partners: 3R Sustainability, Churchill Container, Delaware North, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Max-R, Think Beyond, and WM Corporate Members: 5Tool Sports Group and Wasserman This playbook also includes case studies from Cleveland Cavaliers, MLB, WM Phoenix Open, World Surf League, Austin FC, San Francisco 49ers, Allegiant Stadium, INDYCAR, University of Southern California, Chicago Bears, Sporting Kansas City, and NASCAR. By following the six fundamentals listed in the Revenue Generation Playbook, sports venues can strengthen partnerships, engage fans, and positively impact the community while boosting their own financial success. The Revenue Generation Playbook is available for download now at To learn more, attend the Strategy & Revenue Generation Symposium on November 5th at Gillette Stadium: About Green Sports Alliance: Green Sports Alliance leverages the cultural and market influence of sports & entertainment to promote healthy, sustainable communities where we live, work, and play. View original content: SOURCE GREEN SPORTS ALLIANCE
