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BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Brash wins silver at Jumping European Championship
Great Britain's Scott Brash has won individual silver at the 2025 Jumping European Championships in Spain. The Scotsman collected Britain's first individual show jumping medal since 2019 on Hello Folie with a score of Richard Vogel, ranked world number nine, clinched gold on United Touch S, while Belgium's Gilles Thomas on Ermitage Kalone finished was Brash and Hello Folie's second medal in A Coruna, having also won silver in Friday's team performance earned them a place in the individual final - along with four other Britons - where 25 human and equine combos were eliminated down to 12 by the end of round one. Vogel and Brash started round two in first and second place, respectively, following near-perfect first-round efforts and remained there after a tense finale."She's shown the world how talented she is this week," said Brash. "These are the biggest courses she's jumped so far. I feel she's grown up through the week and she's going to use this championship to grow for the future."GB's triple Olympic medallist Ben Maher finished fourth on Dallas Vegas Batilly, while defending European champion Steve Guerdat was down in 12th.
Toronto Star
09-07-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
Customers seeking deals gave Amazon's Prime Day and competing sales a solid start
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Boston Globe
08-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Boston Globe
Cooking (and shopping) for one? Yeah, you can still save money at Costco. Here's how.
Yes, the bulk sizes at Costco are ginormous, so you might think that, as a 28-year-old single person, I'd shop elsewhere. But you'd be wrong. If you purchase the right items (in my case, foods that stay fresh a long time and items I use frequently) you can save a ton of money. Advertisement A shopper considers large-screen televisions on display in a Costco warehouse Oct. 3, 2024, in Timnath, Colo. David Zalubowski/Associated Press Over the past four years, I've developed a (mostly) standard Costco shopping list tailored for a single person. These hacks are perfect for my large 1-bedroom apartment in Boston, but they worked in my small New York City digs as well. Get Love Letters: The Newsletter A weekly dispatch with all the best relationship content and commentary – plus exclusive content for fans of Love Letters, Dinner With Cupid, weddings, therapy talk, and more. Enter Email Sign Up Here's the trick: Focus on items you use almost daily, and only buy them at Costco. Saving on basic necessities to earn back the $65 membership fee will help you feel better about treating yourself to more luxe items you don't necessarily need. Costco is selling those fun name-brand goodies for far less than other stores anyway! Follow these simple dos and don'ts and you might become a bulk-buying evangelist like me. Hard cheeses I love cooking pasta dishes, and I always add freshly grated parmesan. So, instead of dropping $12 on a small wedge of the Italian staple at Whole Foods or another grocery store, I pay $18 for a 1.5-lb. brick. Advertisement Costco's Kirkland brand parmigiano reggiano stays good for weeks, and it doesn't take up a ton of room in the fridge. Cereal I eat cereal for breakfast at work with a few heaping handfuls of berries and Activia yogurt (that I also get in bulk at Costco). The store has five or six cereal options at any time, usually Frosted Flakes, Honey Bunches of Oats, Special K with strawberries, and Cheerios. The jumbo boxes contain two family-size bags, and sell for around $11-$12. You can usually count on one cereal being on sale, with its price dipping below $10. Shoppers line up to check out at a Costco Wholesale in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles on April 19, 2025. Richard Vogel/Associated Press Toilet paper Paper products can be expensive, but Costco's 30-roll pack is a bargain, especially when compared to drugstore prices. Yes, the package is big enough to be an ottoman. But take off the outer wrapping, and each group of six rolls is bundled together for easier storage stacking. Tip: If you leave in a small space, stack 12 rolls on your bathroom shelf, and hide the remaining 18 under your bed or in a closet. Dairy-free milk Costco's Kirkland brand almond milk 1-quart containers come in a pack of 12 for about $15. That's a deal. If you eat lots of cereal or take milk in your coffee, this should save you cash quickly. Also, the Tetra Pak packaging means the milk is shelf stable until opened. Olive oil If, like me, you cook often, the savings from the Kirkland label extra virgin olive oil will pay for a sizeable fraction of the store's $65 annual membership fee. Prego . Shoppers rush to pick up toilet paper that had just arrived at a Costco store, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Tacoma, Wash. Ted S. Warren/Associated Press Wine and liquor Costco uses Advertisement Kirkland wine also comes from I recently bought a bottle of Argentine Malbec for $6, and have enjoyed Spanish and French reds for a fraction of the price compared to my neighborhood wine shop. Eyeglasses If you wear glasses like me, take a look at Costco's prices for frames and lenses. Trust me — I've been wearing Costco eyewear since I was 10 years old. Over-the-counter medication Kirkland brand ibuprofen, acetaminophen and antihistamine allergy pills are a fraction of what the name brands cost at drug stores. Eggs Two dozen cage free eggs for under $8. Really. Gift cards Costco sells gift cards at a discount. Yes, you read that right. You can get $100 gift cards to restaurants for $75. A couple years ago, I got a $500 Southwest airlines gift card for close to $400. People shop for supplies at Costco Wholesale store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press Coffee Kirkland brand dark roast Colombian ground coffee simply can't be beat at three pounds for about $20. Sometimes name brands like Dunkin' medium roast are on sale for cheaper than the Kirkland cannister. Soaps For years, I've gotten hand soaps at Costco, both beautiful bottles of Sicilian Deruta decorated pump bottles, and bulk Softsoap refills. A huge Dawn dish soap refill jug has saved me cash over the past year. Also try the Kirkland liquid laundry detergent that's basically a Tide knock-off. Advertisement Flavored seltzer I reliably go through Kirkland's colorful cans of flavored seltzer water that come in a case of 35 for around $12. Flavors include lemon, lime and grapefruit. Postage stamps Costco sells Forever stamps in bulk for less than US Postal Service offices. It takes me a while to go through the pack of 100 stamps, but the bulk size feels reassuring when I need to mail lots of things quickly. What I don't buy at Costco Pasta ‐ The bulk boxes of Barilla brand pasta sold at Costco probably aren't cheaper than the most affordable generic options at your neighborhood grocery store. Canned goods ‐ Same goes for most name brand canned veggies, beans and other staples at Costco. You may be able to save more money with your local generic options. Paper towels ‐ As a single person without kid messes to clean up, I prefer to use cloth dish towels to wipe up wet spots on counters and dry dishes. It would probably take me three years to go through a 12-pack of paper towels from Costco. Bread ‐ Costco sells name brand bread in quantities I could never go through before the slices become stale. Claire Thornton can be reached at
Newsweek
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
California Gas Prices to Go Up July 1: What to Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. California drivers will see higher gas prices starting July 1, as two state policies take effect. First, the state's gas excise tax will increase from 59.6 cents to 61.2 cents per gallon, part of an annual adjustment for inflation. At the same time, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is rolling out stricter rules under its Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which requires fuel producers to cut the carbon emissions from their products more sharply than before. The 2025 benchmark requires a 22.75 percent cut in carbon intensity from 2010 levels—a sharp increase from the previous goal of 20 percent by 2030. To meet these targets, companies will need to blend in more expensive clean fuels or buy emissions credits—costs that are expected to be passed on to drivers. Meanwhile, two major refineries, Phillips 66 in Los Angeles and Valero in Benicia, announced they will close by the end of 2026. The closures will reduce the number of gasoline producers in the state from nine to seven, which could trigger a sharp spike in fuel prices, based on analysis by University of Southern California Professor Michael Mische. His projections indicate gas could hit $6.43 per gallon after the first closure and soar to $8.43 once both refineries are offline, with even higher prices possible under volatile market conditions. Together, these changes could raise gas prices by as much as 6 to 10 cents per gallon. But some experts warn the increase could be even higher. Why It Matters Retail prices for regular grade gasoline in California are already consistently higher than in any other state in the continental United States, often exceeding the national average by more than a dollar per gallon. Therefore, a dramatic surge in gas prices could deepen California's cost-of-living crisis, strain working families, and reverberate through the broader economy. Gasoline prices above 6.00 dollars a gallon are shown at a gas station in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Gasoline prices above 6.00 dollars a gallon are shown at a gas station in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Richard Vogel/AP What To Know A University of Pennsylvania report projected that changes to California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) could raise gas prices by 65 cents per gallon in the near term and 85 cents by 2030. In response, Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones launched a petition urging lawmakers to repeal what he called an "unaffordable 65 cent gas price hike," arguing, "Californians already face the highest gas prices in the country." As of Thursday morning, the petition has more than 29,000 signatures — 21,000 short of its target. However, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) disputed the 65 cent figure, calling it "misinformation." A spokesperson said prices may rise only 5 to 8 cents and that any increase would come from oil companies deciding how much compliance costs to pass on. Governor Newsom's office echoed that, calling the higher estimate false and emphasizing the LCFS could actually reduce fuel costs per mile by 42 percent by 2045. Studies back this up. Research from the University of Minnesota and Biofuels Digest found little connection between LCFS credit prices and retail gasoline prices. In fact, California's gas price gap with the national average remained steady before and after the LCFS was introduced. Jones rejected those claims, calling them "hogwash," telling Newsweek, "I'm really not too concerned about whether it's 10 cents or 65 cents. Basically we're splitting hairs at that point in time. It probably is in between somewhere. The bottom line is, these regulations are going to cause the price of gasoline to increase." He also accused Newsom's office of trying to walk back an earlier CARB estimate of a 47 cent increase, saying, "They originally came out with 47 cents... and then they had to walk that back." CARB did initially project a 47 cent increase for 2025, but later clarified that the analysis was not meant as a direct pump price forecast. Meanwhile, Democrats in the state Senate unanimously voted down a bill from Jones to pause the LCFS changes, which he claimed was part of Newsom's broader effort to phase out gas vehicles in favor of EVs. "I believe Newsom's goal is to push Californians into EVs under the ideological guise that he's saving the planet," Jones said. Newsom's office defended the policy on environmental grounds, noting that transportation accounts for over half of the state's carbon emissions and nearly all of its toxic diesel pollution. "This is the most impactful step our state can take to fight climate change," Newsom said in 2023, arguing that car emissions worsen asthma, wildfires, and sea-level rise. But Jones dismissed such arguments. "California has done a very good job over the last 20 to 30 years cleaning up our air," he said, adding that the state's emissions make up just "about 1 percent of global emissions," and eliminating all internal combustion engines "would have zero impact on the rest of the planet." Meanwhile, California gas prices remain high. In April, the state's average price per gallon was $4.85—$1.69 higher than the national average. Prices have spiked above $6 twice in the past two years, sparking public backlash and new legislation. What Happens Next The updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulations were resubmitted to the Office of Administrative Law on May 16, after being rejected in February. The office has until June 30 to issue a final decision, and if approved, the changes could take effect as soon as July 1.
The Guardian
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Top surfing dogs catch waves at Huntington Beach
A photographer takes a shot of Marlee, a Pembroke Welsh corgi, as she barrels through a wave while competing in the annual Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regional competition on Friday. Photograph: Richard Vogel/AP Petey, a West Highland terrier, barrels his way past lifeguards while taking a wave. Photograph: Richard Vogel/AP Rosie, a two-and-a-half-year-old Labrador from Santa Cruz, California, takes off on a wave ahead of Charlie, a 10-year-old Lab from San Diego. Photograph: Richard Vogel/AP James Will carries his dog Faith, a 13-year-old partially blind and deaf American pit bull terrier, after competing Friday in the Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regional competition. Photograph: Richard Vogel/AP Jeffrey Nieboer, top right, watches as his Labrador retriever Charlie take off on a wave. Photograph: Richard Vogel/AP Scott Owen watches as his dog Bailey, a four-year-old Dalmatian from Temecula, California, catches a wave. Photograph: Richard Vogel/AP Petey, a West Highland terrier, takes off on a wave. Photograph: Richard Vogel/AP Doug Critchett cheers on his corgi Marlee as she competes on Friday at Huntington Beach. Photograph: Richard Vogel/AP Carson poses with his coach Jill Nakano, left, and his surfboard. Photograph: Richard Vogel/AP Charlie, a Labrador retriever, pulls his surfboard after competing in the Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regional competition. Photograph: Richard Vogel/AP Carson, an 11-year-old terrier, catches a wave. Photograph: Richard Vogel/AP Petey, a West Highland terrier, poses for a photo on his surfboard after taking first place for small dogs at the 28th Annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regionals competition. Photograph: Richard Vogel/AP
