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Stefani De Palma, a longtime San Diego resident who rose from pastry chef to executive chef at the three-star Michelin restaurant Addison, won the prestigious Bocuse d’Or Americas culinary competition in New Orleans on Thursday.Teams from the U.S., Canada, and 10 Latin and South American countries competed during the two-day event, with the top winners earning a spot in the Bocuse d’Or finals in Lyon, France, next January. The Bocuse d’Or is considered the world’s most demanding and prestigious culinary competition.De Palma’s win makes him a favorite to reach the finals: In the Bocuse d’Or’s 36-year history, a U.S. team…
The post Kyrie Irving praises Celtics’ ‘special’ defense in NBA Finals appeared first on NBC Sports BostonKyrie Irving didn’t play well in the first two games of the 2024 NBA Finals, which was one of the reasons why the Dallas Mavericks lost both games to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.Irving scored 28 points on 13-of-37 shooting (0-of-8 from the 3-point line) in the first two games of the series. The Mavericks were hoping for him to step up in Game 3 on Wednesday night in Dallas, and he delivered. The veteran guard scored 35 points and made 4-of-6 from…
Image caption, The Houthis have attacked ships aiding Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.Article informationauthor, George Wrightrole, BBC News1 hour agoThe US military said two cruise missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels hit a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, seriously injuring one crew member. U.S. Central Command (CentCom) reported that the injured sailor was airlifted to another ship for treatment.It added that crew members were trying to extinguish the fire on board the MV Verbena, a Palau-flagged, Ukrainian-owned and Polish-operated ship.The nationalities of the crew members have not been disclosed.The Houthis said they had attacked three ships, including the…
The U.S.-Ukraine Bilateral Security Agreement that President Biden and President Zelenskyy signed today on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Puglia, Italy, advances commitments made in the July 2023 G7 Joint Declaration on Assistance to Ukraine and the President’s approval of the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act this spring, and is a historic statement of support for Ukraine’s long-term security. Under this decade-long agreement, the United States and Ukraine commit to strengthening security and economic cooperation, promoting Ukrainian institutional capacity-building and reform progress, seeking accountability for Russian actions, and establishing the conditions for a just and lasting peace. The United…
RENTON — When Obed Vargas watched the United States beat Mexico 2-0 in the recent CONCACAF Nations League final, you’d think he would have felt a certain amount of pride. Vargas has been involved in the formation of U.S. youth national teams since he was 14, and likely hoped to eventually make it to the senior national team.Instead, Vargas felt only pain.”It was very tough,” Vargas told reporters after practice Thursday. “When I watch the team games, it’s tougher that Mexico lost. You can tell my heart was there.”It took until recently for Vargas to actually follow through on his…
Chris Bowden and Rick Tarsitano 2 hours ago BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Team USA has been crowned champions once again, winning the FIBA Men’s U-18 Americas Cup with a perfect 6-0 record. The United States defeated host Argentina in the final on Sunday to bring home the gold medal from Buenos Aires. But the two high school stars from the Chicago area played key roles as expected when they reunited in Champaign. Morez Johnson Jr. finished his high school career by being named Illinois Mr. Basketball after transferring from St. Rita to Thornton, where he averaged 20 points and 15…
Now, Taurasi is putting her words into practice, having been selected to her sixth Olympic team, the most by a USA Basketball player, male or female. Taurasi won’t be the only Mercury player representing the country in Paris, as she will be joined by center Brittney Griner, who will be playing in her third Olympic Games, and wing Kalia Copper, who will be making her Olympic debut. Watch 24/7 live soccer with The Equalizer The Next has teamed up with The Equalizer to bring more women’s sport news straight to your inbox: subscribers to The Next will receive 50% off…
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We independently selected these deals and products because we love them and think you’ll love them at these prices, too. E! has affiliate relationships so we may get a commission if you buy through our links. Products are sold by retailers, not E!. Prices were accurate at the time of publish. As summer heats up, fashion-conscious people are embracing the waist chain trend, drawn to its easy-going style appeal. Unlike standard belts, waist chains (also known as belly chains) are made to infuse glamour and glamour into any outfit. Whether you’re lounging poolside in a bikini, donning a breezy maxi…