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Miami Herald
21 hours ago
- General
- Miami Herald
Kitten saved from drowning in Indiana gets an unexpected adopter. ‘Meant to be'
A cat in Indiana has a brand new home with a loving owner who is a familiar face from her past. Maxine was a once little bitty speck of a thing who had a pretty rough start in life. According to the Vanderburgh Humane Society in Evansville, she wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for an officer. 'In early April, Animal Control Officer Max Nurrenbern received an emergency call about a kitten drowning in the street during a severe thunderstorm,' the shelter said in a June 26 Facebook post. 'He sprung into action and was able to get the kitten dry, safe and warm and to a foster home with a VHS employee right away. The kitten was affectionately named 'Maxine'.' Cue all the 'awwwww's when it comes to her name. That could have been the end of the story — officer saves kitten; shelter takes in kitten. But it's not. 'Fast forward to this week and Maxine has found her forever home with the officer that saved her life!' the shelter said. 'After getting updates, he couldn't get her off his mind and had to adopt. They instantly connected and it has been the most heart warming 'meant to be' moment.' Maxine, now a fluffy young cat, was saved twice by Nurrenbern. Evansville is about a 125-mile drive southwest from Louisville, Kentucky.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
How many children does Serena Williams have? All about her pregnancy, family, husband and more
Serena Williams grew up in a bustling household of coaches, caretakers, and champions. Her parents, Richard Williams and Oracene Price, steered two future legends from Compton to Florida, curating rigorous routines that balanced schoolwork with tennis drills. Alongside half-sisters Yetunde, Lyndrea and Isha—and six more half-siblings from her father's side—Serena developed a tight-knit support system. In 2017, she married tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, and together they have welcomed two daughters, Olympia and Adira, who now light up her life beyond any Grand Slam. From the parents who built her foundation to the next generation she's raising, here's everything we know. Richard Williams & Oracene Price: Parents who pioneered their path According to People, Richard Williams and Oracene Price met at a Los Angeles bus stop in 1979 and got married in 1980. The couple then had Venus in June 1980, and Serena in September 1981. Their dedication was clear from the start, as Richard drafted a 78-page blueprint aimed at Grand Slam glory and taught himself tennis techniques from VHS tapes. Meanwhile, Oracene ensured her girls stayed grounded. The family uprooted from Compton to West Palm Beach in 1991 to train under Rick Macci. After divorcing in 2002, both parents continued to champion their daughters: Richard through his memoir Black and White: The Way I See It (2014), and Oracene by focusing on the girls' mental health, 'you have to work on your mental strength,' as Venus told the cited magazine in 2022. How many siblings does Serena Williams have? Serena and Venus shared their childhood with three older half-sisters: Yetunde, Lyndrea and Isha. The girls were known to feed tennis balls and manage equipment for the star duo. However, Yetunde was tragically killed in a 2003 drive-by shooting. The event led to the creation of the Yetunde Price Resource Centre in Compton, which opened in 2016 to support community healing. The remaining Williams siblings have worked together on multiple projects as well, such as the movie King Richard and Venus's fashion line EleVen. Serena's other step-siblings include her father's five children from his first marriage—Sabrina, Richard III, Ronner, Reluss and Reneeka—plus Dylan and Chavoita from later relationships. Who Is Alexis Ohanian? Meet Serena's husband Serena wed Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in November 2017, after a first date 'interrogation' led by her agent Jill Smoller. In the 2024 ESPN+ docuseries In The Arena, Ohanian stated that Smoller had 'bombarded him with questions,' and his earnest answers finally won her approval. Today, Ohanian leads venture firm Seven Seven Six, advocating for causes such as paid family leave and youth for climate change mitigation. Their shared advocacy for equality mirrors Serena's drive to break barriers. Serena on motherhood: Balancing parenting and legacy Serena Williams first discovered she was pregnant just before the 2017 Australian Open, though that did not stop her from winning the tournament. She later told Vanity Fair the news had left her stunned, stating her heart 'literally dropped,' as she was scheduled to play. In September 2017, Williams gave birth via emergency C-section and faced serious complications, telling People it was the first time she 'couldn't control' her body. Fortunately, her first daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., was born without further incident. In a later episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Serena shared that her now seven-year-old Olympia had begun to show a flair for fashion and piano. Years later, the couple was blessed with their second child, Adira River Ohanian, in August 2023. Adira, who is nearly two now, carries a name with Biblical roots that means 'strong one.' Serena has also stated to the magazine that her daughters taught her 'there's so much more to life' than sport—an encore no trophy could ever match.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Josh van der Flier recalls hilarious first memory of the British & Irish Lions from his childhood
JOSH van der Flier accidentally taped over a home movie to record the Lions' 2005 whitewash by the All Blacks. But the Ireland flanker is hoping his family can watch footage of a series triumph in Australia this summer. 3 The former UCD RFC player missed out on Lions selection in 2017 and 2021 3 The Leinster flanker returned from injury to score a try in the URC final 3 The Wicklow native has a funny memory around the 2005 edition of the Lions Credit: Sportsfile The Wicklow native, 32, was Before departing for Down Under last Saturday, van der Flier helped host a training session for 90 kids in UCD. And VDF revealed how there was a VHS mishap as the then-12-year-old attempted to record the The Leinster star explained: 'We didn't have the channels in my house but my grandparents lived across the road, so we would go and watch the Lions. Read more on Irish sport 'I would have been quite young. I distinctly remember 2005. We had a family video and we taped over it by mistake! It was Lions against New Zealand that year, would that be right? We didn't have the TV channels and it was on cassettes. 'It was either that or Star Wars or something! It wouldn't have been something I verbalised but I watched games on TV. 'Then you go straight out to the garden and you pretend to be someone who is playing for the Lions or Ireland. It's probably the pinnacle.' Van der Flier made his Leinster debut in 2014 and earned his first Ireland cap in 2016 against England, going on to make 72 appearances in the green jersey since. Most read in Rugby Union But for a time in 2021, he was behind his Leinster team-mate Will Connors in Andy Farrell's Ireland pecking order. A knee injury ruled Connors out for the 2022 season and opened the door for van der Flier, who grabbed the opportunity with both hands. 'Big weekend' - Peter O'Mahony embarking on hectic gardening project as he aims to add '300 plants' So the flanker recognises how much of an achievement it is to get the Lions nod from Farrell now. He said: It's hard to compare with playing for your country. But it is a very hard thing to do. It's pretty cool.' The Lions face Australia in the first Test at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on July 19. Farrell's troops will travel to Melbourne a week later 26 for a clash at the MCG before the final Test takes place in Sydney on August 2. Should Van der Flier start, he will be doing his best to counteract a game-plan devised by Australia chief Joe Schmidt, who gave him his Ireland bow nine years ago. Having faced Schmidt's Wallabies Van der Flier said: 'They were pretty impressive when we played them in November. 'Joe is an incredible coach. He will have them very well organised and with a few tricks up their sleeve as well. It will be a big challenge.'
Buzz Feed
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
15 Random Skills Before '90s, According To Older Adults
Before technology blew up into what we know it to be today, people had to remember random skills in the '90s just to get through life. Think: maneuvering a TV antenna and learning cursive. So we asked the BuzzFeed Community: "People born before 1990, what trivial skill do you possess that no one uses anymore?" So many people shared their talents with us. Here's what they said below. "As a former Blockbuster manager, I could still repair a VHS tape if I had a splicer. Lol, haven't used that skill in a while." —laurae4525fb3d9 "The paper fortune tellers, I make dirty versions for my husband to this day, LOL." "I can drive a stick shift." —fuzzybritches"Because I drove a stick shift for so long, it's muscle memory to rest my right hand on my shifter even though I don't have to shift anymore. My mom saw it one day and thought it was hilarious."—wagrobanite "I can make an artist's canvas and prime it. Now you can get these at Walmart!" "I can make a weed pipe out of a Coke can." —keetawnandon "I can correctly use a Thomas Guide (each map book) to locate a street. You'd look up the street in the back of the book to find which page and which 1" grid it was. Columns being lettered and rows numbered." "I can sing all of the lyrics to the 'Library Card' song from Arthur. That should count for something. Oh! And the ZOOM theme song." —theicebox720 "I can run programs in MS-DOS." "I knew how to set up two VCRs so that you can make a copy of a movie from the video store, and remember to remove the plastic tab so no one can record over it. Lol." —bbrownjrcrc "I remember texting with a Nokia without looking at the phone and noticing my now husband peering over at me like I'm a freak. Well, I could do it flawlessly because 1) Practice, practice, and 2) The dude's thumbs are like fat breakfast sausages; you can't even regular smartphone text with those babies." "When those old cassettes would snag in the cassette player: 1) how to rewind it with a pencil, and 2) if it tore, how to splice it back together to kinda sorta play again." —deannpetrachkoff "Here's a truly trivial skill: I can fold a sheet of paper up into a cute little self-contained envelope. That was important for passing notes in class — I wouldn't want anyone to read it but the intended recipient." "Ok, SO brown paper bag book covers — I actually DID THAT recently and was pleased I could still recall how." —cailian13 "I was in class of '94 and majored in film production. I learned how to thread a projector, load and remove 16 mm film from a camera (make sure the core isn't stuck in the film because it must go back in the camera!), and to edit by *splicing and taping* the film back together. You had to be very thoughtful about editing. Anything cut had to be tracked or would be lost on the editing room floor, or it would take forever to figure out which of the cuts was the one you wanted. And you better not cut off too many frames or you'd have problems either from having too many short splices (which could cause projector issues) or from cutting away too early in the shot, which would look weird. Don't even get me started on lighting and sound! Now, anyone with an iPhone and an app could potentially be a filmmaker!" "Another skill that's no longer needed (thank goodness) is that I can pin a diaper on a baby without sticking them with the pin." —cathyholm People born before the '90s, do you have a trivial skill? Tell us what it is in the comments or anonymously in the Google Form below.
The Irish Sun
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Iconic 90s Ferrari Jeremy Clarkson dubbed the ‘greatest car in the world, ever' up for sale for eye-watering price
AN iconic 90s Ferrari, dubbed by Jeremy Clarkson the "greatest car in the world, ever" is set to auction at an eye-watering price next month. The RM Sotheby's Advertisement 10 The car will be auctioned alongside an array of impressive motors Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 It has a rare specification of manual gearbox with sports seats Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 The car comes complete with an impressive red interior to match the outside Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's The famed Clarkson, 65, gushed over the red, 183mph F355 GTS and declared it the "greatest car in the world, ever," on an episode of Unleashed on Cars. The auction listing reads: 'In the 1996 VHS special of Unleashed on Cars, presenter Jeremy Clarkson emerged from his road test aboard a Ferrari F355 declaring it to be the greatest car in the world. 'He reckoned it was the apogee of Maranello lore and modern technology.' Advertisement Motors news The F355 then went on to serve as his vehicle of choice when Clarkson retook and failed his 10 Clarkson named the vehicle the "greatest car in the world, ever" Credit: RM Sotheby 10 The auction will take place at Cliveden House near Maidenhead, Berkshire Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 It is set to sell for around £200,000 Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's Advertisement The iconic vehicle went on to have two more owners, before it joined the collection of the vendor. Under their care, the car has been maintained by marque expert John Pogson at his Italia Autosport concern near Huddersfield. It has recently undergone a service, belt change, refresh of the steering rack, and paint correction ahead of the big auction. Most read in Motors Breaking Latest The Ferrari also underwent a fresh MoT in May and currently displays 14,899 miles. Advertisement Beyond its famous history, this F355 is even more desirable due to its rare specification of a manual gearbox with sports seats. New law will change drivers licenses forever by adding new symbol to cards – it clears up 'misunderstandings' The car will be joined by a 1961 Lotus Elite Series 2, which was first owned by the founder of Honda Motor Corporation, Soichiro Honda, along with a total of 64 other vehicles. The competition offering is led by a dramatic 2007 Creation CA07 LMP1 two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans veteran that will be offered entirely without reserve. Other vehicles up for sale include a 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso, a 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, and a 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza Recreation. Advertisement 10 The car can travel up to 183mph Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 Beyond Clarkson, the car has been driven and owned by an impressive collection of car enthusiasts Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 In the hands of its next owner, the car is set to be the talking point at all supercar events Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 The car recently had an MoT in May of this year Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's Advertisement
