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Listen to this article But Maffei quickly downplayed the chances of adding a fourth American event alongside Austin, Miami and Las Vegas, saying that trying to put on a race in the Big Apple was a “fight we don’t need to have.” Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone tried for years to get a race either in or close to New York. In 2011 a site at Port Imperial in New Jersey, with the city skyline as a backdrop, was earmarked by promoter Leo Hindery. The race was included on the 2013 F1 calendar and work had started on readying the venue before the project collapsed due to lack of funding. Since taking over the F1 business in 2017, Liberty has prioritised adding races in “destination” U.S. venues. While the company was always interested in New York, and even took another look at New Jersey, the Miami and Las Vegas projects reached fruition first. Speaking at a financial event in New York on Thursday, Maffei was asked by the moderator if a Grand Prix in the city was on the cards. … [Read more...] about New York City mayor offers Liberty a site for F1 race

Tripped up by politics and the pandemic — and with only a last-minute investment in promotion by the state — the 2020 census likely undercounted the Texas population by roughly 2%, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday. The once-a-decade national count put Texas’ official population at 29,145,505 after it gained the most residents of any state in the last decade, earning two additional congressional seats. In a post-count analysis using survey results from households, the bureau estimated that the count for people living in Texas households — a slightly smaller population than the total population — failed to find more than half a million residents. That’s the equivalent of missing the entire populations of Lubbock, Laredo and then some. The undercount means that many residents were missing from the data used by state lawmakers last year to redraw congressional and legislative districts to distribute political power. For the next decade, the undercount will also be baked into the … [Read more...] about The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count

They all still remember when Gilda Radner sang "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah." It was the final callback auditions for a 1972 production of "Godspell," and the Stephen Schwartz musical about ragtag, hippie disciples of Jesus was the most sought-after gig in Toronto, hot off its off-Broadway success the year before. Eugene Levy sat in the auditorium near his college buddy Martin Short, whom he introduced to his friend Andrea Martin. Victor Garber brought a guitar. Paul Shaffer was there to accompany two auditioners on piano. This improbable lineup of ambitious 20-somethings would all end up onstage at the June 1 opening night, before they became famous through Second City, "Saturday Night Live," "SCTV," movies, Broadway and more. For several, "Godspell" at the Royal Alexandra Theatre was their first major job, the moment that nudged their life's trajectory toward show-business stardom. They formed relationships that have lasted 50 years - all while in a musical that is literally about … [Read more...] about They all starred in ‘Godspell’ – then they became comedy legends

Century 21, a mainstay of New York City's retail scene before shutting down in bankruptcy in 2020, is making a comeback at its longtime lower Manhattan flagship location with backing from its founding family. The department store brand, known for bargains on high-end designer apparel and accessories, is planning to relaunch at its former location across from the World Trade Center next year. Founded in 1961 by Al Gindi and backed by his family for decades, the department store became a symbol of New York City's revival after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, reopening to crowds of shoppers after shutting down for six months. The Gindi family bought the branding behind the department store out of bankruptcy for $9 million, court papers show, laying the groundwork for an eventual revival. "The reopened location will span the four main floors of the original downtown space and will offer men's, women's and children's designer apparel, footwear, outerwear, handbags, … [Read more...] about Century 21 Makes a Comeback at Longtime Manhattan Flagship

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 Miriam Makeba was one of Africa's first global stars. Her debut in Lionel Rogosin's "Come Back, Africa" in 1959 garnered critical acclaim and top honors at the Venice Film Festival and brought worldwide attention to her and her native South Africa. Her eponymous release a year later also allowed Makeba to push African identity to the forefront of world music, from donning natural hairstyles to popularizing Xhosa with her rendition of "Qongqothwane (The Click Song)." Widely known as "Mama Africa," she made music to directly tackle the plight of Black South Africans. As her political activism grew (she made an impassioned speech before the United Nations in 1963), Makeba continued to use her stardom as a platform to call out injustice against Black people everywhere. This, however, came at a considerable price. Not only was she exiled from South Africa until apartheid's dissolution, but a … [Read more...] about Somi pays tribute to Miriam Makeba, on album and on stage

A jolt went through Washington when the news broke just before noon on Jan. 26 that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer would retire at the end of the current term. But there was little surprise when it was revealed who had the scoop: NBC News correspondent Pete Williams. Since joining the network in 1993, the Justice Department and Supreme Court reporter has distinguished himself as one of the best on the beat, lending deep inside sourcing and a steady on-camera presence to the coverage of some of the most momentous legal developments in recent history - such as the court's decision upholding the Affordable Care Act in 2012. After nearly three decades at the network, Williams, 70, has decided to retire at the end of July, NBC News president Noah Oppenheim announced to employees Thursday morning. His departure will mark the end of an unusual Washington career trajectory. Williams, a former local TV news reporter, first came to national prominence as a Pentagon spokesman under … [Read more...] about Pete Williams to retire from NBC News after epic Washington career

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 8 Who wouldn't want to go shopping alongside an interior designer? Although it's true that pros generally purchase most furniture and other decorative items from trade-specific vendors, many also rely on tried-and-true retailers accessible to the general public. We asked 11 designers to share their favorite pieces that anyone can buy, and why those items never let them down. Here are their picks. - Case goods Why not invest in a piece that can serve multiple purposes? Designer Peti Lau likes the Channing three-drawer console table from Jonathan Adler ($1,995, jonathanadler.com), because, with its drawers and narrow footprint, it can "function either as a desk or a console." "I like the simple white lacquer and silver metal finishes, which give it a more timeless look," says Lau, who does work in Los Angeles, New York, London and Thailand. - Lighting … [Read more...] about The 11 home pieces designers can’t stop using

Listen to this article Overland Expo creates what it calls the Ultimate Overland Vehicle by taking a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X and overhauling the truck with rugged components from the organization's suppliers. The modified pickup debuts today at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona. The most obvious modification to this Sierra 1500 AT4X is removing the pickup's cargo bed and replacing it with a 6.4-foot-long tray with a 3.0-foot-long canopy on top of it. These pieces hold all sorts of off-roading gear, like an 8.0-gallon water tank, storage bins, and a full-length drawer. Gallery: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X Ultimate Overland Vehicle 29 Photos A roof rack holds a bank of Rigid Adapt XP lights. There's also an extending awning up there for enjoying some shade while taking a rest from adventuring. Don't worry about losing contact with the world because a … [Read more...] about Overland Expo Debuts 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X For Off-Road Adventures