Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are bringing another generation of the long-running franchise to life. However, the upcoming games aren’t giving up all of the information surrounding the game right away. As a result, some fans are creating theories around the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet legendaries and how they impact the games’ plots. ‘Pokémon Scarlet’ and […]
As staffing declines, Contra Costa County labor unions push for better contract
Public defenders and district attorneys are usually on opposing sides in the courtroom, but staff members from both departments have marched in lockstep at recent rallies, urging Contra Costa County to recruit and retain more people to lighten their workloads. Nine labor unions that represent more than 6,000 workers, including prosecutors, public defenders, engineers, IT […]
Best way to ease pain at the pump is to slow down: Roadshow
Q: I read that 95 percent of households are changing spending habits because of inflation. I sure don’t see evidence of that affecting driving habits, where 70-80 mph seems to be the norm. Maybe it’s time to pull out one of your old columns from the early 2000s, when you taught us what a difference slowing down can […]
I met the love of my life – and then the pandemic trapped us in different countries
We would spend five hours a day on video chat (Picture: Bill Hillmann) ‘What if this coronavirus thing gets really bad?’ I asked my partner, Paula. ‘Really? You think so? Don’t scare me.’ Her eyes watered as I took her in my arms and held her tight. It was 2 March 2020 and we were […]
Embracing quiet moments can change your life for the better – here’s how
Take a moment (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk) When was the last time you were surrounded by complete and utter silence? The kind where you can hear the tap dripping. But here’s the catch – no typing on your laptop, reaching for your phone, or putting on music. Just you and the silence. From the minute our eyes […]
Fat Joe Said Becoming a Father Was the ‘Scariest Moment’ of His Life
Bronx-bred rapper Fat Joe has been in the music industry for two decades. Throughout that time, he’s juggled duties as a musician and media personality with being a father to three children. And while he loves being a dad now, becoming a father terrified him at first. Fat Joe | Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET […]
Piers Morgan slams Sir Paul McCartney critics complaining about lack of Beatles hits during historic Glastonbury set: ‘STFU’
Piers Morgan was having none of the criticism against Sir Paul McCartney (Pictures: Rex / Reuters) Piers Morgan has rushed to Sir Paul McCartney’s defence after some apparently complained that the singer didn’t perform enough Beatles songs during his headline set at Glastonbury. Sir Paul, 80, made history last night becoming the oldest person to […]
West Ham in talks with Jesse Lingard following Manchester United exit
Jesse Lingard scored nine goals in 16 games for West Ham in 2021 (Photo: Getty) Jesse Lingard’s return to West Ham is reportedly getting closer after the club held further talks with the player who is set to leave Manchester United. The attacking midfielder’s United contract expires on 1st July and David Moyes is keen […]
Camilla Belle’s Stylist Is Herself and Her Mom
The growth of pop culture in the past two decades has led to a rise in stylists and the need for them. Many celebrities rely on these fashion aficionados to come up with showstopping red carpet looks. In turn, this gives the stylists a platform to showcase their work. However, a select group of celebrities […]
Manchester United change transfer plans after Darwin Nunez rejection
Darwin Nunez rejected Manchester United to join Liverpool (Photo by Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Photographer: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC Provider: Liverpool FC via Getty Images Source: Liverpool FC Copyright: 2022 Liverpool FC Erik ten Hag is now targeting a ‘versatile’ forward after Darwin Nunez rejected Manchester United in favour of Liverpool. The Uruguayan […]
Love Island spoilers: Paige Thorne finds herself in love triangle with Jay Younger and Jacques O’Neill following dramatic recoupling
Paige has a big decision to make (Picture: ITV / Rex) It looks like Paige Thorne might find herself conflicted in Sunday’s episode of Love Island, as she decides whether she wants to pursue Jay Younger, or continue her romance with Jacques O’Neill. Recent episodes have shown Jay, 28, expressing interest in Paige, 24, and […]
‘Be something special’: 2022 Orioles carrying different mentality from rebuild’s past teams
2The day after Orioles top prospect Adley Rutschman made his major league debut, right-hander Spenser Watkins took a line drive to the forearm. It gave him a unique perspective to watch Baltimore’s turnaround. Watkins spent the next 15 days on the injured list, hanging around the team and watching games as a spectator. Optioned to […]