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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Car ploughs into crowd during Liverpool victory parade; shocking video goes viral
— TRobinsonNewEra (@TRobinsonNewEra) Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Celebrations in Liverpool took a frightening turn on Monday evening when a car drove into a crowd during the Premier League champions' victory parade. The incident occurred on Water Street in the city centre, prompting an immediate police to a statement from Merseyside Police, authorities were contacted shortly after 6 p.m. following reports that a vehicle had struck several pedestrians. 'We are currently dealing with reports of an RTC (Road Traffic Collision) in Liverpool city centre,' the statement said. 'The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained.'The video of the crash quickly went viral on social media, sparking concern among fans and citizens. Fortunately, details regarding injuries remain unconfirmed, and police have not disclosed the identity of the detained incident cast a brief shadow over an otherwise jubilant day in Liverpool. Thousands of fans lined the streets to celebrate the club's Premier League triumph, as players and staff paraded through the city on an open-top bus emblazoned with the phrase 'Ours. Again.'Liverpool clinched the title last month with four matches to spare and wrapped up the season with a commanding 10-point lead over second-placed Arsenal. The team lifted the trophy on Sunday following a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at parade saw red flares, music, and ecstatic fans stretching along the route from Allerton Maze to Blundell Street. Scottish DJ Calvin Harris returned to provide music on the team bus, reprising his role from the club's 2022 parade after their FA Cup and League Cup double."This year, Virgil (Van Dijk) took the reins – I guess being captain and all that. He just said, 'You're doing the bus this year!' So I said, 'Alright, I'll be there,'' Harris shared in an interview with Liverpool's official scenes marked a sharp contrast from Liverpool's last league title in the 2019–20 season, when COVID-19 restrictions prevented fans from celebrating with a public parade.
Dominion Post
24-05-2025
- Business
- Dominion Post
Virgil L. Whetzel Jr.
On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Virgil L. Whetzel Jr. of 1089 Stewart Run, Morgantown, WV, commonly known as Virlynda Place or the Christmas House was placed in the arms of on May 20, 1943, in Morgantown, W. Va. a son of the late Virgil L Whetzel, Sr. and Helen Lee is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Linda, also known as Fanny. A son, Michael Lee and wife Pam of Whispering Pines, N.C.; a daughter, Cathy Lyn Whetzel of Morgantown, brother, David Whetzel and wife Jo of Morgantown; brother-in-law, John Phillips, his grandchildren, Evan Whetzel and wife Colleen of N.C., Natasha McClean and husband Chase of Delaware, Laura, Sarah and Joshua Liming of Morgantown, Kelsey Whetzel of N.C., Kaylee and Jason McIntosh of N.C, Terry McKenzie and wife Robin of N.C., Kaitlin Finilli and husband Gabriel of N.C.; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Daliah, Blair, Brandy, Cruise, Jazon, Jace, Bentley and addition to his parents, Virgil is also preceded in death by his sister Judy served as a director on the Board at Westover Bank in 1990. A member of the Land Lords Association in Morgantown, attending Trinity Assembly of God Church in Fairmont under the leadership of Pastor and friend Ray worked as an Economist for the U.S. Dept of Agriculture, he did economic research for 19 graduated from University High School. He then enrolled into WVU college of Agriculture and Forestry to study Agriculture Economics earning a B.S. degree. He enrolled in graduate school earning his M.S. Degree in Agriculture Economics. Upon graduation, Virgil accepted a position with the U.S. Dept of Agriculture Economics Research Service. His research was focused on the economic impact of federal water resource development projects in rural and agriculture economics in West Virginia and nationwide. He was enrolled at Colorado State University for two years to work on his P.H.D and employment with the U.S. Dept of Agriculture. Moving back to Morgantown, he opted out of a transfer to Washington D.C. , taking an early retirement. He then began to acquire and manage a sizeable rental business in Morgantown and returned to the much of his early years with his grandparents on their dairy farm, he acquired a love for hard work and farm life. While delivering milk in glass bottles on a porch, at 13 years old, he met the girl he would someday marry, Linda Sears. He would continue to learn and love farm life even through his education and working back to WV, farm life presented the opportunity to restore a 1902 abandoned house on the farm, working together feverishly, they moved in filling it full of there love and God's grandchildren came alone, Virgil found playhouses and other small buildings, turning into an area of their yard they named Pity Pat Village. It was a wonderful place for their grandchildren and friends to have parties and fun. When Christmas came around, Virgil decorated all of the little houses as well as their house to the hilt. During the month of December, it would be open to everyone to share the joy and God's love and became known as 'The Christmas House'. Virgil was delighted in telling stories and inviting people in. Virgil loved his God, his family, and the farm. He worked hard, was gracious, giving, kind, and fun. He will be forever missed at a depth that cannot be measured, as was our love. Family and friends are invited to gather at McCulla Funeral Home, 770 Fairmont Rd. Westover, WV on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at McCulla Funeral Home on Sunday, May 25th, from 1 p.m. until the funeral service starts at 2 p.m. with Pastor Kevin Cain officiating. Following the service, Virgil will be interred on the farm at the Whetzel Family Cemetery. Online condolences may be extended to the family at
Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Genetic mix held the secret of ancient Phoenicians' success
The story of Dido and her flight from Tyre, in modern day Lebanon, to found Carthage in North Africa is one account of how a powerful civilisation spread. In Virgil's telling in the Aeneid, one of the most vivid epic poems in Latin literature, the Phoenician queen sailed west after her brother, King Pygmalion, murdered her husband for his wealth. The story also contains the seeds of the Phoenician culture's demise. Dido's doomed love affair with Aeneas, the legendary founder of Rome, whom she curses on her funeral pyre, foreshadows the Punic Wars and the avenging spirit of Hannibal, culminating in Rome's razing of Carthage in 146BC. Whether Dido existed is debated, as is the question of who exactly were the Phoenicians and how
Khaleej Times
21-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
The Football Insider with Mikael Silvestre: Salah and Van Dijk prove age is just a number
With Liverpool strolling to the league title the attention at Anfield ahead of the celebrations is what the squad will look like next season. Arne Slot has done something pretty special — taking a team and doing almost nothing about how they line-up and yet guiding them to a championship. He will no doubt use this summer to mould the playing squad more into his long-term vision and with Trent Alexander-Arnold looking likely to leave that will be one puzzle to solve. But I think what is most interesting at Liverpool is that they have moved mountains to retain the services of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk for at least a couple of more seasons. It wasn't long ago they would have been moved on — two very highly paid players in the final stages of their career. I think both agreements are clever thinking from the chiefs at Anfield. Virgil is still a truly commanding figure at the back and if he can stay fit then I see no reason he cannot keep performing at the highest level. They also need his leadership, and he will play a pivotal role in any new recruits settling in well and understanding the levels needed. Salah staying is fascinating as I am sure he could have taken a monumental deal to play in Saudi. He is clearly hungry for more success in England and in the Champions League and also thinking he has a genuine chance of a Ballon D'Or. Players now can perform longer and also have better financial smarts from the people around them than was the norm in my playing days. If you look at a company like Headway Wealth — who have been on the radio recently — and how they have a dedicated team for footballer financial strategy you can see just how the game has changed in the last few years. Salah can have the best of both worlds – a great financial package to stay at Liverpool, get more success and then maybe move to Saudi as he gets towards 40. So, with all that said I think both Liverpool and their two iconic stars in Mo and Virgil are winners – both for next season and any potential transitions beyond that. Also, we have to acknowledge the crazy game at Old Trafford and United's progress in the Europa League. It was a finish that will be talked about for years to come, and it means the players and fans have something to keep the season going. The reason I am not getting too excited is that Athletic Bilbao are a very strong side who will not fear taking on United in the semifinal. In truth, Ruben Amorim will need to get two performances out of his players that they have rarely shown this season to have a chance of the final. Can this insane victory give them the momentum and energy to do that? Only time will tell but I think some sense of realism is needed before we start talking about silverware heading to Old Trafford.
BBC News
17-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'A true legend, a giant of a man' - fans on Van Dijk's new deal
We asked for your views on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk signing a new contract with the Premier League are some of your comments:Andy: Hopefully another trophy-winning season. Virgil is an inspirational captain, a cool, calm defender who emits an aura of control that enables the rest of the team playing to fulfil their potentials. Two of our greatest players showing a loyalty that fans respect to a great club. Hopefully more successful seasons to follow in the near future. Thank you Virgil and Mo for staying with We need him, he has been the best centre-back this club has seen since Ron Yeats. And particularly as this will be a big summer, hopefully with the new signings he can help their development and continue to help Quansah and Konate to develop. If we want to win the Premier League and Champions League, he is the one person who will lead us to Absolutely over the moon with this new deal. The contract extensions of Salah and Van Dijk have provided the team with a degree of certainty for the upcoming season, and takes some of the pressure off of the upcoming transfer An absolute bargain and clever business, we'd have had to pay in excess of £100m to get a centre-back of his quality!Dax: There was never really any doubt. Anyone who's been out and about around Liverpool will know that Van Dijk and his family belong in Liverpool just as much as Salah and his family. The culture at the club doesn't just embrace you as a player but also embraces you as a human being and there is no more welcoming place than at an organisation like Liverpool Football Club to make you feel worthy. I'm sure at some point in the next few days Van Dijk will say that it's more than just a footballing Brilliant news. Will soften the blow of losing Trent and his leadership and his experience cannot be underestimated. He's respected in the game by fans, fellow players, and he can hopefully help pave the way for Ibou and maybe another centre-back to pick up the amazing foundations he's helped build. His dominance at the back is so assuring for the rest of the team - mistakes he makes are magnified because of the colossus that he is. He's a true legend, a giant of a man and exactly what you want from a Liverpool captain. Great news!
