Saturday evening post

"People said it was degrading for an Olympic champion to run against a horse, but what was I supposed to do?" Owens once said, according to an ESPN.com article. "I had four gold medals, but you can't eat four gold medals." … [Read more...] about Jesse Owens’ gold medal auctioned for nearly $1.5 million, sets record

'I don't have a clue how I'm going to style it yet but it's going to be fabulous as soon as my dad is home from hospital and he sees it then my heart ❤️ will be full and I can get cracking.' … [Read more...] about Gemma Collins reveals she’s moved into her ‘dream home’ after a ‘tough couple of months’ watching her dad Alan, 72, battle COVID-19 in hospital

The 209 Rippers tell us they have spoken to Modesto police in the past and are open to continuing the dialogue. Modesto police were at the Saturday event handing out helmets before it started and they do support the event’s purpose, but say rules do need to be followed. … [Read more...] about Modesto Bike Group Say Police Went ‘Too Far’

'This is a time for choosing for Republicans. Are we going to be the conservative party?' said Kirk Adams, a former state House speaker and chief of staff to Ducey. 'Or is this a party ... that's loyal to a single person?' … [Read more...] about Donald Trump sends emissary to Republican senators as impeachment article is delivered to the upper chamber to tell them he WON’T start his own party in a bid to shore up support before his trial

The rate of new infections in Netherlands has been decreasing in recent weeks, but the country's public health institute warned Tuesday the new variant of the virus first detected in Britain is gaining ground and like was responsible for more than one third of infections over the last week. … [Read more...] about Minister brands Dutch anti-lockdown rioters ‘scum’ as police swarm streets to head off fourth night of violence