By | August 24, 2019
May 1981: A policeman talking to IRA sympathizers bearing banners on behalf of the hunger striker Bobby Sands, during a May Day march at Clerkenwell Green in London. Source: (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images) In 1981, ten prisoners died of self-imposed starvation at the Maze Prison in Belfast, Northern Ireland. These deaths were the result of a seven-month-long hunger strike protesting the loss of “special category status” which had previously been granted to members of the Irish Republican Army who were considered political prisoners. Read More...
One of the truths about having a kid — other than the fact that you never have time to exercise — is that you’re always looking down. Looking down to help those little feet navigate the stairs. Looking down to be sure there are no toys about to be squashed as you walk across the living room. Looking down to kiss that small head goodnight. And the trouble with looking down is that every time you do, it’s a reminder of the layers of all the neck fat you’ve accumulated. Read More...
In the vibrant world of celebrity relationships, sometimes the subtle non-statements can be just as revealing as concrete confirmations. This seems to be the case with the recent rumors swirling around Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop sensation Taylor Swift, a budding connection that has everyone talking — including Travis’s older brother, Jason Kelce.
A Spark Ignited at the Eras Tour Rewind to July when Travis boldly tried to hand over his phone number to the Bad Blood singer during one of her electrifying Eras Tour concerts. Read More...
