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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Digg founder Kevin Rose offers to buy Pocket from Mozilla
Digg, the Web 2.0-era link aggregator that's now being given a second chance at life, is open to buying Mozilla's read-it-later app, Pocket. On Thursday, Mozilla announced it would shut down Pocket on July 8, saying that the way people use the web has evolved, and it needed to focus on new areas of development. Shortly after, Kevin Rose, Digg's original owner, now co-founder of the new Digg alongside Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, posted on X that his company would be interested in acquiring Pocket from Mozilla. Tagging both Mozilla and Pocket on the post, Rose wrote, "we love Pocket at @Digg, happy to take it over and continue to support your users for years to come!" The post additionally tagged Betaworks founding partner Peter Rojas, previously the founder of Gizmodo and Engadget, now SVP New Products at Mozilla. Neither Digg nor Mozilla has yet to respond to a request for comment on the news. However, the deal could be interesting if it went through, as Digg could leverage Pocket's existing user base to fuel interest in its relaunch. Digg could potentially even integrate Pocket's reading list with Digg, making it easier for users to find and share engaging content directly to the news aggregator. This could provide an initial pipeline for feeding news and articles into Digg while it worked to grow its user base. Digg's comeback has attracted attention, as it pairs Digg's original founder, Rose, with Ohanian, who helped create the longtime Digg competitor, Reddit, now an internet giant of its own. Digg recently announced it has also brought on Christian Selig, the founder of the third-party Reddit app Apollo, as an adviser. Selig's Apollo app had been one of the best ways to interact with Reddit, but the company cut off the app's access by raising its API pricing to the point that it would have put Selig out of business. Digg isn't the only one to have gone after Pocket. Medium CEO Tony Stubbleine says he also explored buying Pocket in 2023, but never heard from Mozilla before it announced it was shutting the app down. "Not sure what Mozilla is doing, but it is kind of infuriating," Stubbleine told TechCrunch. "The Pocket software is easy to rebuild, but some of the infrastructure and integrations around the web would be hard to replace. So I'm sure that someone would have taken it on." Updated after publication with comment from Stubbleine. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at 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
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Jackie Robinson Day 2025: Why MLB players wear the No. 42 once a year in honor of Dodgers legend
Jackie Robinson Day 2025: Why MLB players wear the No. 42 once a year in honor of Dodgers legend Every April 15, MLB pays homage to one of its most important players with Jackie Robinson Day in honor of the Los Angeles Dodgers legend. Players, managers and coaches on all 30 MLB teams will wear the Dodger blue No. 42 on the backs of their uniforms Tuesday. Players, managers, coaches and umpires will also wear hats featuring a No. 42 patch as a tribute to Robinson. Robinson was the first Black player in MLB after breaking the color barrier in 1947. He endured racial abuse and antagonism from fans, players and opposing managers on and off the field. Even so, he excelled on the field, winning the Rookie of the Year award in his first season in the majors. Robinson then continued to play at a high rate, earning six All-Star appearances and winning an NL MVP award. He was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1962. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Robinson opened the door for other Black players to join MLB. Given his contributions to the game — both on and off the field — Robinson's No. 42 is retired across all 30 teams. This embedded content is not available in your region. One day a year, MLB relaxes that rule to celebrate Robinson. Here's everything you need to know about Jackie Robinson Day. Why is April 15 Jackie Robinson Day? MLB chose to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 15 to mark the anniversary of his first game with the Dodgers. Robinson officially broke the color barrier in his first MLB game on April 15, 1947. On that date, Robinson started at first base and batted second in a 5-3 win over the Boston Braves. He went 0-for-3 with a sacrifice bunt. Why do players wear No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day? Robinson donned the No. 42 as a player, so players wear that number on Jackie Robinson Day as a tribute to the Dodgers legend. His number was retired across the league in 1997. At the time, any player currently wearing No. 42 was allowed to continue wearing the number until their playing career concluded, but no new players would be allowed to wear No. 42. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement The last MLB player to wear the No. 42 for an entire season was New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, who wore the number through the 2013 MLB season. When did Jackie Robinson Day start? In 2004, the league established Jackie Robinson Day as a celebration of the player who broke MLB's color barrier. Festivities were held at 13 ballparks to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day in 2004. The following season, when then-commissioner Bud Selig announced the league would celebrate Jackie Robinson Day every season, all 30 teams took part in the celebration. Players didn't start wearing the No. 42 on April 15 in honor of Robinson until 2007. Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. asked Selig if he could wear the number on April 15 in honor of Robinson. Selig granted Griffey's request and then encouraged others across the league to also wear the number. The number of players to wear No. 42 on April 15 grew over the years, leading to the league's decision in 2009 that all players, managers and coaches would wear No. 42 on April 15 in tribute to Robinson. In 2022, the league announced that all uniforms would feature a Dodger blue No. 42, regardless of a team's normal colors.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jackie Robinson Day 2025: Why MLB players wear the No. 42 once a year in honor of Dodgers legend
Jackie Robinson Day 2025: Why MLB players wear the No. 42 once a year in honor of Dodgers legend Every April 15, MLB pays homage to one of its most important players with Jackie Robinson Day in honor of the Los Angeles Dodgers legend. Players, managers and coaches on all 30 MLB teams will wear the Dodger blue No. 42 on the backs of their uniforms Tuesday. Players, managers, coaches and umpires will also wear hats featuring a No. 42 patch as a tribute to Robinson. Robinson was the first Black player in MLB after breaking the color barrier in 1947. He endured racial abuse and antagonism from fans, players and opposing managers on and off the field. Even so, he excelled on the field, winning the Rookie of the Year award in his first season in the majors. Robinson then continued to play at a high rate, earning six All-Star appearances and winning an NL MVP award. He was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1962. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Robinson opened the door for other Black players to join MLB. Given his contributions to the game — both on and off the field — Robinson's No. 42 is retired across all 30 teams. This embedded content is not available in your region. One day a year, MLB relaxes that rule to celebrate Robinson. Here's everything you need to know about Jackie Robinson Day. Why is April 15 Jackie Robinson Day? MLB chose to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 15 to mark the anniversary of his first game with the Dodgers. Robinson officially broke the color barrier in his first MLB game on April 15, 1947. On that date, Robinson started at first base and batted second in a 5-3 win over the Boston Braves. He went 0-for-3 with a sacrifice bunt. Why do players wear No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day? Robinson donned the No. 42 as a player, so players wear that number on Jackie Robinson Day as a tribute to the Dodgers legend. His number was retired across the league in 1997. At the time, any player currently wearing No. 42 was allowed to continue wearing the number until their playing career concluded, but no new players would be allowed to wear No. 42. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement The last MLB player to wear the No. 42 for an entire season was New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, who wore the number through the 2013 MLB season. When did Jackie Robinson Day start? In 2004, the league established Jackie Robinson Day as a celebration of the player who broke MLB's color barrier. Festivities were held at 13 ballparks to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day in 2004. The following season, when then-commissioner Bud Selig announced the league would celebrate Jackie Robinson Day every season, all 30 teams took part in the celebration. Players didn't start wearing the No. 42 on April 15 in honor of Robinson until 2007. Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. asked Selig if he could wear the number on April 15 in honor of Robinson. Selig granted Griffey's request and then encouraged others across the league to also wear the number. The number of players to wear No. 42 on April 15 grew over the years, leading to the league's decision in 2009 that all players, managers and coaches would wear No. 42 on April 15 in tribute to Robinson. In 2022, the league announced that all uniforms would feature a Dodger blue No. 42, regardless of a team's normal colors.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A revised plan to move Publix, build 341 residences moves forward for Boca Raton plaza
A developer is moving forward with a revised plan to redevelop a Boca Raton shopping plaza, now filed under the state's Live Local Act and proposing even more residences than before. Palmetto Park Square is directly east of Interstate 95, off West Palmetto Park Road and situated among several neighborhoods and schools. The center offers a wide range of tenants, including Publix, YouFit Gyms, a dentist, a Keke's Breakfast Cafe, a pet shop and a soccer store. There's also a long-defunct Kmart building there. Some residents at times have decried what they consider a lack of pedestrian access, but the redevelopment plan will address that by offering many on-site walkways. Now, plaza owner Selig Enterprises has gone forward with submitting plans to city officials to completely overhaul the plaza with a new Publix, new shops and 341 residences by December 2029. Of those 341 residences, 136 — or 40% — would be considered affordable under the Live Local Act, the state's new affordable housing law that offers tax incentives for developers who allocate a portion of residential projects to affordable housing for 'a diversity of incomes within the area,' according to city documents. The 341 homes would be within a five-story multifamily building and three-story townhouses. Last year, when Selig submitted preliminary site plans, the project proposed 319 residences. Selig vice president of development Hunter Lainhart said the feedback from the city and residents has helped guide changes to the proposal, such as creating green space with 'public gathering' opportunities. '(We're) really trying to create that gathering spot that, you know, perhaps there's programmed events that as a development that we put on in the future that we allow other organizations in the community to put on,' Lainhart said. 'It'd be that spot where you'd have a Santa or you'd have the people selling Girl Scout cookies in the spring or whatever it might be that's just not there now.' The new Publix would take the place of the former Kmart building, and some of the shops would stay while new ones would be brought on. It's too early to say what the new retail will be though, Lainhart said. 'We've got a great tenant roster currently at the site,' he said. Lindsey Willis, a Publix spokesperson, wrote in an email that there currently are no details to share on the changes with the Palmetto Park Square Publix. The other Palmetto Park Plaza businesses that the Sun Sentinel contacted about the redevelopment plan either did not respond or did not want to comment. The switch to the Live Local Act also was a byproduct of the preliminary project feedback along with stakeholder conversations that helped Selig get 'comfortable with that 40% threshold,' Lainhart said. 'There is a serious problem here with folks that work in this area being able to afford to live in the area, coupled with the fact that you do have very high incomes in this area,' he said. According to the city, no other projects have been approved under the Live Local Act. However, at least five projects have been approved under the city's local ordinance that requires 10% affordable units and an optional 5% workforce housing units. The Live Local Act is known as the Mixed-Use Multifamily Development under the city's code, which specifies that project approval be administrative, allowing developers to bypass much of government bureaucracy. However, an aspect of Selig's project relating to parking first could require resolution by the city before it can be 'acted upon administratively,' according to the city. The last time the plan was brought up during a public meeting, residents voiced worries about how the addition of homes to the plaza could lower property values and increase traffic in an already-congested area. Fresh concerns were recently raised online as residents learned about the updated plan. 'That corner/area will be a nightmare, and how much wider can they make Palmetto Park Rd. east of NW 12th?!' one Nextdoor user wrote. According to a traffic impact analysis conducted by JMD Engineering per Palm Beach County traffic data and requirements, the project is expected to generate 3,841 fewer 'net external daily trips.' 'Our traffic study shows that you're actually reducing vehicle trips,' Nelson Mullins land use attorney Michael Marshall said. Marshall is representing Selig for the project. As for people's concerns about diminished property values, Marshall said he believes the opposite scenario could take place. 'I just haven't seen evidence that it will go down, and I think that most people that look at it objectively would believe that the property values are going to go up,' he said.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jackie Robinson Day 2025: Why MLB players wear the No. 42 once a year in honor of Dodgers legend
Every April 15th, MLB pays homage to one of its most important players. All players and coaches wear the No. 42 to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day in honor of the Los Angeles Dodgers legend. Players, managers and coaches on all 30 MLB teams will wear a Dodger blue No. 42 on the back of their uniforms Tuesday. Players, managers, coaches and umpires will also wear hats featuring a No. 42 patch as a tribute to Robinson. Advertisement Robinson was the first Black player in MLB after breaking the color barrier in 1947. He endured racial abuse and antagonism from fans, players and opposing managers when he took the field. He excelled on the field, winning the Rookie of the Year award in his first season in the majors. Robinson continued to play at a high rate, earning six All-Star appearances and winning an MVP award in MLB before being enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1962. Robinson opened the door for other Black players to join MLB. Given his contributions to the game — both on and off the field — Robinson's No. 42 is retired across all 30 teams. One day a year, however, MLB relaxes that rule to celebrate Robinson. Here's everything you need to know about Jackie Robinson Day. Why is April 15 Jackie Robinson Day? MLB chose to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 15 to mark the anniversary of his first game with the Dodgers. Robinson officially broke the color barrier April 15, 1947. On that date, Robinson started at first base and hit second in a 5-3 win over the Boston Braves. Robinson went 0-for-3 with a sacrifice bunt in his first game in the majors. Why do players wear No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day? Robinson donned the No. 42 as a player, so players wear the number on Jackie Robinson Day as a tribute to the Dodgers legend. The number was retired across the league in 1997. At the time, any player currently wearing No. 42 was allowed to continue wearing the number until their playing career concluded. No new players would be allowed to wear No. 42. Advertisement The last MLB player to wear the No. 42 for an entire season was New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, who wore the number through the 2013 MLB season. When did Jackie Robinson Day start? A few years after retiring Robinson's number across the league, MLB decided to allow players to wear it for one day as a tribute to Robinson. In 2004, the league established Jackie Robinson Day, which was aimed to be a celebration of the player who broke MLB's color barrier. Festivities were held at 13 ballparks to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day in 2004. The following season, when then-commissioner Bud Selig announced the league would celebrate Jackie Robinson Day every season, all 30 teams took part in the celebration. Advertisement While Jackie Robinson Day was established in 2004, players didn't start wearing the No. 42 in honor of Robinson until 2007. Former Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. asked Selig if he could wear the number on April 15 in honor of Robinson. Selig granted Griffey's request. The commissioner then encouraged others across the league to wear the number. The number of players to wear No. 42 on April 15 grew over the years. In 2009, the league decided all players, managers and coaches would wear No. 42 on April 15 in tribute to Robinson. In 2022, the league announced all uniforms would feature a Dodger blue No. 42, regardless of the team's normal colors.
