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In Moscow, the timing of the announcement of the British diplomats’ expulsion seems no coincidence Ivor Bennett, Moscow correspondentThe expulsion of the diplomats was announced with great fanfare on Russian state television.In one report, a REN TV correspondent breathlessly described them as “MI6 secret service agents working undercover”.”They wore the masks of diplomats and followed the orders of the authorities,” he continues.They seem to be having fun.Six people’s passport-style photographs (which would have been submitted with their visa applications) are flashed on screen like mug shots, and the individuals’ names are published and denounced. There is footage filmed by FSB…

BOSTON — Sports radio station 98.5 The Sports Hub has named a new Boston Bruins play-by-play announcer following the departure of Judd Sirrott to NESN to replace Jack Edwards on Boston Bruins television broadcasts. Beasley Media Group announced Friday that Ryan Johnston will take over Sirrott’s play-by-play duties on the radio broadcasts, joining longtime commentator Bob Beers.Johnston, a Syracuse University graduate and sports radio veteran, has been with 98.5 since 2009 and has previously called play-by-play for Bruins games. He has also been the main host of the station’s Saturday morning “Sports Hub Hockey Show” since 2012 and has been…

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Locally owned florist, Black Cat Florist, has announced a new partnership with global luxury fashion brand, Tory Burch. As part of the partnership, Black Cat Florist will supply fresh, handcrafted floral arrangements weekly to Tory Burch stores in Florida, six other states and Puerto Rico. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Black Cat Florist, which has a reputation for creative, high-quality floral designs. The partnership allows the Boca Raton small business to significantly expand its operations while partnering with one of the world’s most well-known fashion brands. “We’re thrilled to partner with Tory Burch to…

Rihanna transformed the button-down shirt and jeans into one of the most trending outfits of recent years.Singer and entrepreneur Rihanna transformed the sidewalks of Santa Monica into her own personal runway last night after dinner at Giorgio Baldi. For the outing, Rihanna accessorized heavily with a simple white button-up shirt and light-wash blue jeans. Rihanna wore pointy-toed leopard print boots with stiletto heels that went up her calves. She also carried a gigantic brown fur Saint Laurent handbag with a chain crossbody strap as a nod to the animal kingdom.Polji, PemaRihanna has a way of making a bold statement, even…

ALEXANDRIA — On Wednesday, Aug. 14, four local businesses were honored as ambassadors for the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.Owned and operated by Jacob Henn, Henn House is located at 1710 Fillmore St., formerly the site of Runestone Animal Medical Center. Hen House offers functional fitness classes, sports performance programs and open access for members to help “athletes and fitness enthusiasts realize their potential,” according to a press release. More information can be found at HennHousePerformance.com.Darling Shores (formerly Shady Lawn Resort) is a new vacation home rental association in Alexandria. The property features six vacation rental cabins of various…

Henry Abbott After 10 weeks working in the muggy heat of Washington, DC, I was more than ready to return to my home state of New Hampshire with its friends, family, beaches, mountains, “live free or die” ethos, and state monopoly on liquor sales. Returning home, I found that most of my friends were still working nine-to-five jobs for weeks on end, while I spent my days chopping down trees, chopping wood, and stacking firewood. Meanwhile, I spent my time campaigning for New Hampshire Democrats (the squirrels on the Bowdoin College campus often rival this party in intellectual influence). If…

Florida law enforcement officials are investigating voters who signed petitions to put a high-profile abortion-rights measure on this fall’s ballot, in what activists say is voter intimidation and that the petitioners made unannounced visits to people’s homes.Organizers gathered more than 900,000 signatures in January to pass a bill enshrining the right to abortion in the state constitution. Although the deadline for challenging the signatures has passed, a state agency set up by Governor DeSantis to investigate voter fraud recently began investigating whether there were irregularities in the signature-gathering process.Isaac Menashe, a Fort Myers voter, said he signed the petition when…

Reading time: < 1 MinutesUnited States: The 30-acre luxury development Ariva Luxury Residences has been named the official luxury apartment complex of the American football team, the Las Vegas Raiders. Ariva Luxury Residences will debut in 2023 along Las Vegas Boulevard South. The 754-unit property, which features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, also features four pools, two spas, a fitness center, yoga and cycling studios, basketball and beach volleyball courts, nine indoor/outdoor resident lounges, an event garden, outdoor fire pits and barbecues, a theater lounge with a bar, a clubhouse with foosball and billiards tables, and meeting…

Pagani, the name synonymous with hypercar engineering, enters the luxury real estate market with the opening of Pagani Residences in Miami’s North Bay Village. The development will offer 70 luxury residences that blend the precision of Italian craftsmanship with a luxurious waterfront lifestyle. Take a closer look at the recently unveiled features and details that set Pagani Residences apart. Corner Residences: Redefining Exclusivity and Privacy Each of Pagani Residences’ 70 units is located on the building’s corners, offering residents expansive waterfront views from sunrise to sunset. Spacious terraces ranging from 800 square feet to over 1,000 square feet seamlessly blend…

CNN — In a fiery speech Thursday to Justice Department officials and federal prosecutors across the country, Attorney General Merrick Garland blasted efforts to turn the department into a “political weapon” amid continuing attacks from former President Donald Trump and his allies. Garland condemned “escalating attacks” against the department’s employees over the years through “conspiracy theories, dangerous lies, attempts to intimidate and threaten public servants by repeatedly and publicly targeting them, and actual threats of violence.” “The individual targeting and intimidation of employees of this department simply for doing their jobs is dangerous,” he said at Justice Department headquarters in…