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'Significant renovation': new owners reveal plans for Merewether Surfhouse

The beachfront venue will trade over summer and then close for several months.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7

Fresh off $27m Merewether Surfhouse sale, syndicate lists another Newcastle property

The group will continue to operate the venue after signing a seven-year lease.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3

U.S.-Iran talks are 'eerily similar' to Trump's bumpy China dealings in his first term, says top economist—don't rule out further oil price spikes

"The deep distrust between the US and Iran meant bumps in the road were inevitable and this feels eerily similar to the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China during President Donald Trump’s first term, which had numerous flare-ups followed by de-escalation."

Fortune · Jul 9

Yankees Secure Win Over Angels Thanks to Dreadful Called Third Strike

Logan O'Hoppe struck out looking to end the game on a horrible call by the umpire.

Sports Illustrated · May 29, 2025

Marlins manager Skip Schumaker got ejected by mistake but convinced the umpires to let him stay in the game

It was ALMOST Aaron Boone all over again.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 14, 2024

Tigers' tough month continues with 10-2 loss to Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas — Only two more days left in this misbegotten month for the Tigers.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023

In the effort to reopen I-95 in Philadelphia, crews get some help from a NASCAR jet dryer

The race to reopen a stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia is getting a boost from a truck-mounted jet dryer that’s normally used to keep moisture off the track at the Pocono Raceway

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023