Summary List Placement The bookshelves of CEOs and C-suite executives don’t just contain tomes about people management or tips for business growth. According to online library Perlego, popular books also include surprising titles that might expand a reader’s horizons — such as classic military philosophy to nutrition and human sexuality. Perlego tracks readers’ job titles, […]
Ask Amy: How can I keep them from finding the mortifying things I wrote?
Dear Amy: I’ve been writing in my journals ever since elementary school. I have kept every single one of them, tucked safely away in the back of my closet, for years. I’ll look through them occasionally just to see what life was like for me at certain points. Columnist Amy Dickinson (Bill Hogan/Chicago Tribune) I […]
Trump will take advantage of the UK’s ‘weakness’ after Brexit if re-elected, warns Britain’s former ambassador to the US
Summary List Placement President Trump will seek to “take advantage” of the UK’s “weakness” after Brexit, if he wins a second term, according to Britain’s former top diplomat in the US. Speaking to Business Insider, Sir Nigel Sheinwald — who served in Washington between 2007 and 2012 — said that President Trump had only a […]
Dear Abby: How should we talk to her about her fatness? We only want to help.
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s sister is morbidly obese, and we are very concerned about her health. We know her weight is a delicate topic, but if she were drowning in a lake instead of in fat, we would try to throw her the same kind of lifeline. Jeanne Phillips We feel compelled to express our […]
BYU QB Zach Wilson’s remarkable improvement on display again for 6,000 fans and national television audience
Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Zach Wilson (1) runs against Texas State Bobcats linebacker Brayden Stringer (33) in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News No. 12 Cougars could have gone for more points, and more style points, while drubbing Texas State 52-14 on Saturday night at LaVell Edwards Stadium, but […]
Saturday Night Five: The cost of empty seats, Oregon’s scrimmage canceled, Holiday Bowl canceled, Arizona receives its NOA and more
Reaction to Pac-12 developments on and off the field … 1. The cost of empty stadiums. For a moment, for a nanosecond, there was hope for fans who want to be fans. The state of California announced this week that spectators would be allowed at sporting events, potentially clearing a path for seats to be […]
Whicker: Dodgers derailed by a gust of craziness in an ‘un-perfect storm’
Because baseball turned into pinball, we’re thinking more about Mookie Wilson than Mookie Betts. Because Chris Taylor took a peek at the action and looked away from the baseball, Clayton Kershaw is pitching to tilt a world Series on Sunday, not to win it. Because Will Smith decided to maneuver a baseball before he actually […]
San Jose State stuns Air Force, ends nation’s longest winning streak
SAN JOSE — Defense hasn’t been San Jose State’s strong suit the last several seasons, but Saturday night in their season opener, the Spartans turned out their best defensive performance under coach Brent Brennan. SJSU contained Air Force and its famous triple-option en route to a 17-6 upset victory. It was the first time since […]
Highlights, key plays and photos from BYU’s 52-14 win over Texas State
Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Keanu Hill (86) celebrates his touchdown with Brigham Young Cougars tight end Isaac Rex (83) against the Texas State Bobcats in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Jake Oldroyd connects on 28-yard field goal after fake punt gets Cougars deep into Texas State territory. […]
Fremont police investigating shooting death
FREMONT — A person was shot and killed here around 8 p.m. Saturday, police said in a news release that did not provide many details. The shooting occurred on the 300 block of Lemarc Street, where the victim was found in the roadway, according to the release. The person’s name, age, gender and city of […]
What if I just show up at the DMV without an appointment? Roadshow
Q: We in California have a great DMV system. Ron Johnstone, Santa Clara A: That’s a comment I don’t often get, given the difficulties of trying to book appointments during COVID-19. You need to back up your claim. Q: The New York Times reported people in New Jersey paying up to $600 for “line holders” to […]
Why do we like to be scared? How horror movies and haunted houses might help us get through 2020
Employees scan tickets and put on wristbands at Nightmare on 13th in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. | Adam Fondren, Deseret News During a year when more Americans say they’re experiencing stress and anxiety, what’s the appeal of horror movies, haunted houses and being scared? Is Halloween really scarier than the year […]