Twenty-three-year-old Dutch centre-forward Emmanuel Emegha officially finalised his €25 million (£21m) transfer to Stamford Bridge from French outfit RC Strasbourg this summer, wrapping up a deal that was pre-agreed between the two BlueCo-owned clubs months in advance. However, Emegha’s arrival at Chelsea comes following a turbulent spell in France which ended with public friction and … Read more
Espadrilles have become the quintessential Mediterranean shoe – but then again, haven’t they always? Alex Escura Bello With summer upon us, there’s one style of shoe that you’re sure to see everywhere if you’re visiting anywhere in the Mediterranean: espadrilles. But how did this humble shoe become a staple for royals, actors and fashion experts … Read more
What has come as no surprise is the target Martin has been set ahead of what will be just the second season Leicester have spent in England’s third tier in the club’s 142-year history. “It’s to get promoted, first and foremost,” he said. “[And] to play in a way that everyone understands and believes in, … Read more
dong kingman, East meets West1951. Courtesy of the Chinese Museum in America Earlier this year, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) in New York unveiled a 10-foot-by-15-foot mural depicting the Brooklyn Bridge rising above the Manhattan skyline with a traditional Chinese junk boat passing underneath. that painting, East meets WestIt was made in 1951 … Read more
Local news This is BU’s first pilot agreement in more than 25 years. People walk on the Boston University campus near Marsh Church. Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe Boston University The City of Boston and the City of Boston have finalized the largest Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement in the city’s history, officials said. … Read more
Local news The Grand Sail Parade gave spectators the opportunity to admire timelessly crafted boats that fueled generations of trade and travel. The grand display of sailing provided an opportunity for spectators to marvel at the ships of past generations. (Barry Chen/Globe Staff) Today, the Sail Boston Grand Parade of Sail, led by the USS … Read more
San Diego, California– Humanoid robots have performed two surgeries on pigs for the first time, a new development that researchers say could be a game-changer for hospitals in the future. The procedures and results were published in Nature on July 8 and involved engineers and surgeons from the University of California, San Diego. More: Business … Read more
The Pimm’s Cup is the ultimate Wimbledon cocktail. Dave Bennett The 2026 Wimbledon Championships began on June 29, and with it the Bemm Cup will end. Last year, more than 300,000 Pimm’s Cup cocktails were served at Wimbledon. Think of it as the English answer to the Honey Deuce in the US Open or the … Read more
Egypt qualified for the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup for the first time in its history after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling 1-1 draw after extra time at Dallas Stadium. The Pharaohs took the lead through Emam Ashour in the first half, before Australia equalized through Mohamed Hani’s own … Read more
Every June, the Hy-Line ferry from Hyannis unloads at Nantucket’s Straight Wharf carrying coolers, bags of clothes and a statistically improbable number of men dressed like undercooked salmon. Their pants occupy a color spectrum that falls somewhere between pale watermelon and amazingly healing sunburn. Beginners call them Nantucket Reds, and will insist that the whole … Read more