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NYT Strands today — tips, answers and spangram for Friday, November 15 (Game #257)

Strands is the latest New York Times pun after WordSpelling Bee and Connections – and it’s a lot of fun. It can be difficult, though, so keep reading my Strands tips. Want more word-based fun? So check out my Wordle…

The Gray Cup and other things to do in Vancouver this weekend

Whether you’re here for soccer, partying, or something else, there’s plenty to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend. Here are some options. Eastside Cultural Tour Hundreds of artists will open their studios to the public this weekend for the…

The Gray Cup and other things to do in Vancouver this weekend

Whether you’re here for soccer, partying, or something else, there’s plenty to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend. Here are some options. Eastside Cultural Tour Hundreds of artists will open their studios to the public this weekend for the…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders the state’s universities to extend tuition freezes through 2027.

Texas’ public colleges and universities are not expected to raise tuition for two years, Gov. Greg Abbott said Nov. 13, citing “a significant increase in costs due to inflation.” The details In a letter sent to higher education leaders, Abbott…

Multiple issues led to delays in the release of election results in Saskatoon

Elections Saskatoon experienced some issues Wednesday evening, which resulted in significant delays in reporting voting results for the 2024 civic election. Before polls closed at 8 p.m. Wednesday, the city was confident that much of the results would be posted…

Searching for the ghosts of Joan Didion, Eve Babitz and the glamor of Old Hollywood at Chateau Marmont

You’d be hard-pressed to find a person (well, maybe besides Ryan Murphy) who enjoys bickering more than me. To quote Marie Kondo, “I love mess,” this mess intrigues me even more because it involves two extremely ironic and fabulous West…

Great Falls woman set to open second residential treatment home

GREAT FALLS — For more than a year, a women’s treatment center called GYST House has been opened and soon GYST House Two, a similar home for men struggling with addiction, will welcome residents. It’s the brainchild of a Great…

Food banks prepare to meet high Thanksgiving needs

LORAIN, Ohio — As Thanksgiving approaches, food banks are preparing for a high demand for holiday assistance. This year, a 32% increase in demand for services at Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio has set expectations. “Food insecurity…

Costway Outdoor Pizza Oven Is Not Messing: $169 Off

Forget those indoor pizza ovens. Forget low flame and low smoke options. Me, personally, I want the real deal. That’s why when I came across the Costway Outdoor Pizza Oven, I knew I had to share it. It comes with…

Governor Abbott calls for continued tuition freeze for 2024 and 2025 academic years

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is calling for the continuation of the tuition freeze he signed for 2023 and 2024, extending it for the 2024 to 2025 academic year. This will freeze undergraduate tuition and fees at…