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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Roots is having a major summer sale right now — save up to 50% on sweatshirts, accessories and more
These discounted styles are perfect for laid-back summer evenings — prices start at $20. If you're looking for some cozy staples to get you through the last stretch of summer — and take you into fall — now's a great time to check out Roots. The iconic Canadian brand has a bunch of comfy essentials on sale right now — think pieces made for breezy dock days, late-night campfires and even a good ol' Sunday sweat session. Snag up to 50 per cent off everything from buttery-soft sweats to wardrobe staples you'd typically pay full price for. Just don't sleep on these deals — styles tend to sell out quickly.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Roots is having a major summer sale right now — save up to 50% on sweatshirts, accessories and more
These discounted styles are perfect for laid-back summer evenings — prices start at $20. If you're looking for some cozy staples to get you through the last stretch of summer — and take you into fall — now's a great time to check out Roots. The iconic Canadian brand has a bunch of comfy essentials on sale right now — think pieces made for breezy dock days, late-night campfires and even a good ol' Sunday sweat session. Snag up to 50 per cent off everything from buttery-soft sweats to wardrobe staples you'd typically pay full price for. Just don't sleep on these deals — styles tend to sell out quickly.
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How ‘The Naked Gun' reboot mocks former star O.J. Simpson
The gloves are off. The new 'Naked Gun' reboot, which opens in theaters Friday, doesn't shy away from the franchise's most controversial cast member: O.J. Simpson. For three movies of the 1980s and '90s police spoof series, Simpson, who died in 2024 at age 76, played Officer Nordberg. The fourth flick, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, acknowledges — and mocks — Simpson's 'Naked Gun' history. 3 O.J. Simpson starred in three 'Naked Gun' films with Leslie Nielsen (center) during the 1980s and '90s. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Coll In an early scene, Neeson, who plays Lt. Frank Drebin, Jr., the son of Leslie Nielsen's 'Police Squad' character, emotionally speaks to a photo of Nielsen hanging on the station's wall. 'Hi, Dad,' the 'Taken' star begins. Then the camera pans out to reveal a long line of other officers opening up to pictures of their own fathers — including Simpson's Nordberg. 'Hi, pops,' says actor Moses Jones as Nordberg, Jr. to Simpson's mug. After a beat, Jones comically looks directly into the camera, shakes his head back and forth and makes a 'nuh-uh' noise. 3 Liam Neeson plays Lieutenant Frank Drebin, Jr. AP Better known as a football player who played nine seasons with the Buffalo Bills, Simpson also had a modest acting career. He appeared in 'The Towering Inferno' with Paul Newman and Steve McQueen and on an episode of the miniseries 'Roots,' among other titles. But his biggest part was as Nordberg in the 'Naked Gun' trilogy. In fact, his last outing on the big screen, 'Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult,' hit theaters just three months before he was accused of killing ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman in Los Angeles, California. Simpson was acquitted in criminal court in 1995, but was found liable for their deaths during a civil trial in 1997. 3 Simpson attended the premiere of 'Naked Gun 33 1/2: The Final Insult' with ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson. Getty Images He would notch one more acting credit — filmed before the murders and ensuing trial — in Disney's TV series 'Adventures in Wonderland.' However, Simpson's episode, called 'White Rabbits Can't Jump,' was pulled from the air. And it is the sole 'Wonderland' chapter that's not available on Disney+. Simpson died of prostate cancer in 2004 while he was living in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Glasgow bar closes due to months of Scottish Water road closures
West Regent Street is in the midst of a three-month closure from July 7 to September 26. Three months of essential sewer works being carried out by contractor George Leslie on behalf of Scottish Water have cost Roots alone thousands of pounds in weekly revenue, according to bosses. Beer Below is now closed, with three staff laid off. Footfall has dried up amidst a dizzying mess of barriers and Heras fencing that surrounds West Regent Street between Hope Street and Renfield Street. By the time the barriers are packed away, Nunzio fears his businesses could be gone for good. 'I have had many sleepless nights because I can see my business is going down the drain,' Nunzio says. After taking the difficult decision to close Beer Below, Nunzio also felt compelled to slash hours at Roots, closing up every evening of the week except for Friday and Saturday. It meant the seven remaining workers saw their hours cut to two short shifts a week, making it hard for them to pay their bills. Nunzio Russo, left and his brother Mariano Russo (Image: Colin Mearns) West Regent Street in the heart of Glasgow (Image: Colin Mearns) 'They are struggling, literally begging for more hours, but we are not able to give them,' says Bartek, general manager at Roots. Bartek reckons the losses are between £5,000 and £7,000 a week since the sewer repair started, and the restaurant itself has fallen behind with invoices. Sitting inside the empty restaurant on Wednesday afternoon, it is hard to hear him and head chef Carmen over the drilling outside. Carmen says they are not getting any help. 'It's so demoralising,' she says, lifting up a softly closed fist and dropping it on the table. The business had only opened last October. Now, less than a year later, the team is devastated that they might have to end operations permanently. 'We were slowly getting there, and then this happened to us,' she says. Those customers who do venture into Roots for a meal are forced to listen to the thundering sound of machinery just outside the window. 'We have had people sitting down and looking at the menus, and because of the noise, they say they are very sorry but can't stay,' says Bartek. The cancellations have been bad, but the no-shows are worse. At least when bookings cancel, the team can plan the evening and staffing levels a bit better. 'It's heartbreaking for us,' says Carmen, holding back tears. 'We are doing everything we can.' They can't keep the business afloat out of their own pockets. The only option left has been to hold off paying bills for the time being. Carmen says a lot of the suppliers have been very understanding and are trying to help them through, but suppliers are affected as well. 'Before the work started, when we were busier, our orders were a lot higher,' Bartek says. The head chef has had to watch produce expire while they wait for business to pick up. 'I cook fresh, all my produce is fresh,' she says. 'If I wouldn't eat it, I wouldn't give it to someone else.' The street is a mess of fencing (Image: Colin Mearns) Bartek says they were told there would be no compensation because the entrance is available. But the Heras fencing around the worksite juts out into the crossroads, shielding the restaurant from the view of any potential passersby walking up from Glasgow Central Station. Carmen has watched customers try to navigate around the fencing and enter the restaurant from West Regent Street before circling around the entire block to find the entrance to Roots on Renfield Street. The stress is taking its toll on Bartek. He understands that these things need to be fixed, 'but there's got to be a better way to deal with how it affects businesses,' he says. Bartek says he wants some financial support to help with the bills and compensation for the staff who lost hours or were laid off. Scottish Water is required to consider all public liability claims on a strict legal liability basis, but there is no statutory duty on the firm to compensate for economic loss under the Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Sewage (Scotland) Act 1968. Because the company is publicly owned, it has a duty to ensure that money raised from customer charges is invested in improving water and sewerage services. The entrance to Roots (Image: Colin Mearns) The significant repairs on the sewer network are being carried out to address property and Network Rail tunnel flooding under the street. While Scottish Water has approved the road and footpath closures with partner agencies and made the site compliant with health and safety regulations, business owners are feeling left hanging. Nunzio's liability insurance told him they could only help with interior damage. He has contacted [[Scottish Water]], George Leslie, Glasgow City Council and his local MP on numerous occasions. 'They are just passing the buck,' he says. 'No one is willing to help us get compensation, and our landlord is breathing down our back.' A spokesperson for Glasgow City Council said: 'These works are a matter for Scottish Water to discuss.' Councils bill and collect non-domestic rates on behalf of the Scottish Government. The amount payable is not determined by councils but jointly by the rate poundage set by Ministers and the rateable value for each property set by the independent Scottish Assessors. If a business wants to request an adjustment to the NDR they pay, based on a material change in circumstances, that needs to be appealed to the Scottish Assessors. 'It has majorly affected walk-ins, you just can't get by,' says Christina Chung, manager at Amber Regent. She says the family-owned Cantonese restaurant is in the worst position on the road, and customers must walk in a great U-shape around the work area to access the entrance. She is trying not to get too angry about the disruption, but it has caused her stress and anxiety. 'It's very unsightly and I'm the worst off as it is,' Christina says. 'It's stopping people from walking in.' Members of the Scottish Water project team met with the business owners to 'understand the circumstances that the business is facing', and signage has been posted to advertise that the businesses remain open during the road closure. A Scottish Water spokesperson said: 'We appreciate that there is inconvenience caused by these essential works to help reduce the risk of sewer flooding, though these are necessary and will bring long-term benefits to the wider community. 'We will continue to work with residents and business owners to help minimise any disruption for the duration of this major investment project.' Stuart Patrick, the chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said that financial compensation for disruption is 'highly unlikely in most circumstances'. He said: "It is, unfortunately, not uncommon for businesses to experience a dip in trade during major infrastructure works. Glasgow City Centre faces a significant backlog of repairs and improvements, many of which are in response to long-standing concerns raised by businesses themselves about the area's condition. "Our advice is to engage directly with the organisation responsible for the works. In most cases, they are open to dialogue and will do what they can to minimise disruption. Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is always ready to represent the concerns of our members and continues to do so on a regular basis. The businesses have been told that the work could be finished sooner than anticipated. 'I'll believe it when I see it,' says Christina. The team at Roots feel the same. 'I think they just say that to keep us quiet,' Carmen laughs. 'Keep us positive,' Bartek adds. Marissa MacWhirter is a columnist and feature writer at The Herald, and the editor of The Glasgow Wrap. The newsletter is curated between 5-7am each morning, bringing the best of local news to your inbox each morning without ads, clickbait, or hyperbole. Oh, and it's free. She can be found on X @marissaamayy1
Boston Globe
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
How much pop belongs at the Newport Jazz Festival?
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up That's a whole lot of jazz history, past and present. But there's also a preponderance of pop, some of which you could charitably call jazz-adjacent, and some not so much. Personally, I'm happy to see the Roots, – artists who fall under the hip-hop, funk, and soul umbrella – on any festival bill. But how are the beat-heavy, rave-worthy soundscapes of Flying Lotus going to fit in? Advertisement The Roots will perform at the Newport Jazz Festival this Friday. Courtesy of the Newport Jazz Festival Maybe the singer-songwriter Willow will lean more toward the jazz crosscurrents of her Advertisement Newport, jazz or folk, has always been a balancing act (see: Bob Dylan, 1965). Following the jazz festival's pre-rock heyday, Newport Jazz cofounder George Wein was always devising schemes to attract an audience large enough to make it sustainable and give lesser-known artists a bigger platform. After briefly selling off the festival to another presenter in the late 2000s, he returned in 2009 and shortly thereafter established the nonprofit From then on, he dug hard into the festival's (and his own) legacy: an educational component, panel discussions during the week leading up to the weekend festival, regional student jazz bands playing the weekend's opening slots. Wein's programming deployed not only veteran stars (Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea) and revered elders (Lee Konitz, Lou Donaldson) but also put an emphasis on 'emerging' artists of various ages (Amir ElSaffar, Mary Halvorson, the Bad Plus). He also showed a healthy respect for the avant-garde; the esteemed avant-elder trio of Muhal Richard Abrams, Roscoe Mitchell, and Henry Threadgill played the main stage in 2015. In interviews, he made it clear that he was concerned not only with his legacy, but sustaining jazz as an evolving art form. Wein died, at 95, in 2021. Since then, the Newport Festivals Foundation (with Jay Sweet as executive director and the esteemed Advertisement This year, it's not so much that Monáe, or even Sofi Tukker, shouldn't be on the bill. But there's a whole swath of progressive jazz artists that are underrepresented, some of whom have played Newport and others not: heralded younger players like alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, trumpeter Adam O'Farrill, star vibraphonist Joel Ross, and the slightly older trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, 43, who has in recent years become a major figure in the music. Another player, vibraphonist and composer Patricia Brennan, has been bubbling up for a while and this year swept the major critics polls for her album 'Breaking Stretch.' It would also be nice to have Halvorson back, as well as Grammy-winning pianist/composer Kris Davis. This year, there's a promising contingent from the bubbling up London scene — the celebrated saxophonist Nubya Garcia, singer Jacob Collier, the Yussef Dayes Experience, and Kokoroko. There's a clubby neo-soul, down-tempo electronica drift in some of these and other acts (especially Dayes and the ambient-inclined American, Rich Ruth) that made me wonder if Newport Jazz (Ron Carter et al., notwithstanding ) was going to become an electronica-jam-band dance party. We shall see. In the meantime, here's a handful of other acts from this year's bill that might be flying below your radar. FRIDAY DARIUS JONES TRIO Possibly the biggest debut of the festival. Alto saxophonist Jones, 47, brings a focused, impassioned vision to old-school avant-garde. RACHAEL & VILRAY The duo project of Lake Street Dive singer Rachael Price and guitarist/songwriter/singer Vilray shows off Price's glorious vocal chops in a swing-jazz context, supported by Vilray's astute songwriting. Here they front a nine-piece band. Advertisement Tyreek McDole performs at the Newport Jazz Festival on Friday. EBAR TYREEK McDOLE The 25-year-old winner of the 2023 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition has a sound and sensibility mature beyond his years and a repertoire that extends from American Songbook standards to Billy Strayhorn, Joe Williams, Leon Thomas, and beyond. AARON PARKS LITTLE BIG The quartet fronted by the former Terence Blanchard and Kurt Rosenwinkel keyboardist has become something of a phenomenon, traversing jazz-rock and unclassifiable proggy grooves with uncommon flexibility and warmth. SATURDAY TYSHAWN SOREY TRIO Drummer, composer, and all-around genius-level conceptualist Sorey is joined by his trio-mates from his breathtaking 2024 release, 'The Susceptible Now,' pianist Aaron Diehl and bassist Harish Raghavan. MARCUS GILMORE PRESENTS: A CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE TO ROY HAYNES In the 'only at Newport' category, the 38-year-old heir apparent to his grandfather's greatness reviews the Haynes repertoire with a band that includes saxophonist Kenny Garrett, pianist Danilo Pérez, and bassist John Patitucci. Marcus Gilmore will present a centennial tribute to the late Roy Haynes at the 2025 Newport Jazz Festival. Ogata SUNDAY JORJA SMITH Part of this year's Newport British Invasion, this 28-year-old English singer-songwriter matches compelling lyrics and emotionally weighted vocals with jazz-wise rhythms and harmonies, and an acoustic take on club beats and funk. Jorja Smith, who appeared at Boston's Agganis Arena in 2019, will perform on the final day of the Newport Jazz Festival. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe EMMET COHEN TRIO Pianist Cohen, 35, became a bona fide jazz influencer when his COVID-born NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL Fort Adams State Park, Newport, R.I. Aug. 1-3. Sold out. Waitlist information: Jon Garelick can be reached at garelickjon@ Advertisement
