Where Have All the ‘Third Places’ Gone?
The term, coined by a sociologist in the 1980s, refers to informal public spaces where people can linger — and some say they’re disappearing.
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Phaidra Knight, rugby great, set for pro MMA debut at 50: ‘All roads lead to where I am’
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Micah Parsons contract: Cowboys have not started talks with All-Pro linebacker yet, per report
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Kong gone wrong: the animals misrepresented in movies
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Luis Rubiales Is Gone. Can Spain’s Women’s Team Expect Change?
After the former head of the Spanish football federation was found guilty of sexual assault, players are still waiting for some improvements.The New York Times - 5d -
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Released From Hamas Captivity, a Hostage Finds His Family Gone
Eli Sharabi gave himself up on Oct. 7, 2023, hoping to save his wife and daughters. After some 500 days in the tunnels of Gaza, he emerged to learn that they had been killed.The New York Times - 7h -
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Flames Place Veteran Defenseman On Waivers
The Calgary Flames are back to work preparing for their next game on Sunday against the San Jose Sharks, kickstarting the final stretch of the 2024-25 regular season.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
The surprising place Islam is rapidly growing
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Trump again floats unconstitutional third term
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Ukraine’s uncertain future on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion
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Ukraine Marks Third Anniversary of War With Little Fanfare
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Performance marks third anniversary of Ukraine war
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Rough sleeping rises for third year in a row in England
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Third man charged with murder after house fire
Sharaz Ali is charged in connection with a house fire that left a mother and her three children dead.BBC News - 6h -
Judge blocks immigration arrests at some places of worship
A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for three religious groups.CBS News - 6d -
El Salvador’s prisons are no place for US deportees
New U.S. policies risk perpetuating a cycle of violence and abuse that has for decades undermined the rights of Salvadorans and prompted migration to the United States.The Hill - 6d -
US naval base in Italy placed on lockdown
A U.S. naval base in Italy was placed on lockdown on Wednesday due to an "ongoing situation" at an entry control point, officials said.ABC News - 5d -
Panthers' Tkachuk placed on IR with groin injury
Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, who has missed four games since suffering a groin injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off, was placed on injured reserve.ESPN - 16h -
'England to monster Scotland? Where's the evidence?'
All the Calcutta Cup talk is of England ending Scotland's dominance, but it would be foolish to write off the visitors, writes Tom English.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
I was displaced from my home in Gaza — now Trump wants me gone for good
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The convoluted case of Michigan, which is chasing a Big Ten championship with an offense gone missing
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Everyone has gone nuts for pistachios. But they’re just an upmarket green peanut, aren’t they? | Emma Brockes
Encased in chocolate, blended into martinis, baked in a croissant – tasty, maybe, but let’s not kid ourselves about the health benefits. On my desk as I write this I have a packet of shelled, ...The Guardian - 5d -
With Dan Snyder gone and the Commanders thriving, Jets’ Woody Johnson is the NFL’s ownership wart
While Johnson's overall failure hasn’t quite fallen to Dan Snyder levels, it has certainly been trending in that direction for more than a decade.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Cassie is pregnant, expecting her third child with husband Alex Fine
Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura and her husband, '1883' actor Alex Fine, announced Wednesday that they're expecting their third child: 'Best gift I could ask for'Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Austin Hill dominates, wins third consecutive Xfinity Series race at Atlanta
Richard Childress Racing\\\"s Austin Hill won his third consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in another dominant performance on a drafting-style track in the Bennett ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
Steph trolls Mavs' Washington back with third-quarter ‘night night'
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry pulled out an early "night night" celebration against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday at Chase Center.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Jeffries says Trump trying to 'disorient' with talk of third term, being king
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Sunday said President Trump is trying to “disorient” by talking about a third term and being a king. “Donald Trump made repeated comments this week ...The Hill - Feb. 23
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