Live, from New York, it’s Hollywood native Summer Camargo on ‘Saturday Night Live’

When Boca Raton-raised pop star Ariana Grande takes the stage to host “Saturday Night Live” on Oct. 12, she won’t be the only South Florida native onstage — just over her right shoulder you will see Hollywood’s Summer Camargo, the youngest-ever member of the famed “SNL” house band when she took over the prized trumpet chair. Camargo’s unlikely leap to the “SNL” stage inside Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza is all the more surprising because — and she doesn’t admit... Read More

Auction is back on for Ohtani’s 50/50 ball, but who will catch the proceeds?

The ball Shohei Ohtani hit for his 50th home run of the season last month is back on the auction block, and the bidding is at $1.5 million. But who will get the money? A legal fight over who has the rights to the ball is making its way through federal court, though neither side is contesting the sale. Originally Published: October 10, 2024 at 1:01 p.m. ... Read More

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to make 1st appearance before trial judge in sex trafficking case

By LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to make his first appearance before the judge who is expected to preside over the hip-hop powerbroker’s trial on sex trafficking charges. Combs will be taken to Manhattan federal court from a Brooklyn jail for a Thursday afternoon appearance before Judge Arun Subramanian. The hearing is expected to result in deadlines being set for lawyers on each side to submit arguments that will establish the boundaries... Read More

Is your event still happening this weekend? Check here!

The threat of Hurricane Milton this week led to a slew of event cancellations and postponements in South Florida. Check below to see which concerts, festivals and other activities have new dates. (For more on what’s still taking place this weekend, click here for our weekly Go Guide.) BROWARD COUNTY Events Two events at the Promenade at Coconut Creek have been rescheduled: Family Night Out originally scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, will now be at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. And Yappy... Read More

A rare comet brightens the night skies in October

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Prepare to spot a rare, bright comet. The space rock is slinging toward Earth from the outer reaches of the solar system and will make its closest pass on Saturday. It should be visible through the end of October, clear skies permitting. This photo provided by Nicolas Biver shows Comet C/2023 A3 (ATLAS-Tsuchinshan) as seen in the night sky of Granada, Spain, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Nicolas Biver via AP) Comet... Read More

Which Church in Revelation Is Yours Like?

Revelation is often interpreted out of context based on current concerns and fearful speculations about the end times. But after a study trip to Turkey—and years of teaching Revelation at my local church in Rome and for conferences—I have come to realize how contextual the book is. Throughout Revelation, John of Patmos uses powerful imagery to exhort early Christians to resist conforming to the Roman world and to encourage them to remain faithful to Jesus in a world of rival rulers and... Read More

You Don’t Need a Rule of Life

Contemporary culture is brimming with exhortations to discipline. From Jordan Peterson’s runaway bestseller 12 Rules for Life to Ryan Holiday’s The Daily Stoic to James Clear’s Atomic Habits, we have no shortage of guidance for embracing a life of order. And that guidance isn’t all bad; wisdom from many corners can deepen our understanding of how to live well. Psychologists, Stoics, and even motivational speakers have contributions to make. Some are even... Read More

Weekend things to do (*): Swank Farmers Market returns, John Legend and the ultimate Oktoberfest turns 50

Between the time that these words are being typed and the moment you see them, who knows what Hurricane Milton may have done to South Florida. Our weekend may be all about chainsaws and shovels or blue skies and sunshine. So … check ahead before you go to any events. Originally Published: October 10, 2024 at 5:50 a.m. ... Read More

Yes, voter fraud happens. But it’s rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it

By ALI SWENSON NEW YORK (AP) — You’ve heard the horror stories: Someone casting multiple ballots, people voting in the name of dead relatives, mail-in ballots being intercepted. Voter fraud does happen occasionally. When it does, we tend to hear a lot about it. It also gets caught and prosecuted. The nation’s multilayered election processes provide many safeguards that keep voter fraud generally detectable and rare, according to current and former election administrators of both... Read More