They came looking for somewhere they could afford.
They left Providence with a thank-you the city will actually feel.
During the 2026 World Cup, thousands of Scotland supporters made Providence, Rhode Island, their base while Scotland played nearby at Boston Stadium in Foxborough. Boston-area prices were too high for many fans, so local organizers and Providence contacts helped them find cheaper lodging and transportation.
After being welcomed, the Tartan Army gave back.
Reports say Scottish fans raised around $30,000 for causes including Hasbro Children’s Hospital’s cancer unit, a Rhode Island youth soccer program, the Rhode Island Highlanders Pipe Band, and a mental-health fundraising effort connected to Craig Ferguson’s Tartan Trek.
Scotland gave its fans a 1–0 World Cup win over Haiti.
The fans gave Providence something bigger than noise, flags, and bagpipes: gratitude.
(Sources: The Boston Globe, WJAR, NBC Boston, FIFA.)
They left Providence with a thank-you the city will actually feel.
During the 2026 World Cup, thousands of Scotland supporters made Providence, Rhode Island, their base while Scotland played nearby at Boston Stadium in Foxborough. Boston-area prices were too high for many fans, so local organizers and Providence contacts helped them find cheaper lodging and transportation.
After being welcomed, the Tartan Army gave back.
Reports say Scottish fans raised around $30,000 for causes including Hasbro Children’s Hospital’s cancer unit, a Rhode Island youth soccer program, the Rhode Island Highlanders Pipe Band, and a mental-health fundraising effort connected to Craig Ferguson’s Tartan Trek.
Scotland gave its fans a 1–0 World Cup win over Haiti.
The fans gave Providence something bigger than noise, flags, and bagpipes: gratitude.
(Sources: The Boston Globe, WJAR, NBC Boston, FIFA.)
Not long to go until Dry July!
It’s almost time to swap your wine for water, your beer for bubbles, and your G&T for a good old cuppa tea.
Every alcohol-free day helps raise vital funds for people affected by cancer, making your month of going dry count for something truly meaningful.
www.dryjuly.com
It’s almost time to swap your wine for water, your beer for bubbles, and your G&T for a good old cuppa tea.
Every alcohol-free day helps raise vital funds for people affected by cancer, making your month of going dry count for something truly meaningful.
Go Dry this July
Go alcohol-free in July and raise funds for people affected by cancer. Dry July raises funds to improve the comfort, care and wellbeing of people affected by cancer.
www.dryjuly.com
Century Up for Des!
Rugby stalwart, Des Fogarty, takes charge of his 100th match as a rugby referee in Tasmania!
That's 100 games of keeping 30 players (mostly) honest, countless kilometres covered, hundreds of whistles blown, and at least a few "Ref, you missed that one!" comments politely ignored.
Referees are the backbone of our game, and reaching 100 matches is a fantastic milestone that reflects Des' commitment, passion and willingness to give back to rugby week after week.
Rugby stalwart, Des Fogarty, takes charge of his 100th match as a rugby referee in Tasmania!
That's 100 games of keeping 30 players (mostly) honest, countless kilometres covered, hundreds of whistles blown, and at least a few "Ref, you missed that one!" comments politely ignored.
Referees are the backbone of our game, and reaching 100 matches is a fantastic milestone that reflects Des' commitment, passion and willingness to give back to rugby week after week.
Ned Kelly as his sideline assistant
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Strangely Des is not covered with ads for betting agencies. I wonder if he has a $400k gambling debt, I suspect he doesn't.
In 2013, a bizarre murder-for-hire plot unfolded in China that sounded more like a movie than real life.
A businessman named Tan Youhui allegedly paid around 2 million yuan (about $282,000 at the time) to have his business rival killed.
Instead of carrying out the crime, the first hitman kept part of the money and hired another man to do it for a lower fee.
That second hitman did the same, passing the contract to a third. The assignment continued to be subcontracted until a total of five different hitmen had been recruited, with each receiving less money than the previous one.
By the time the job reached the fifth hitman, the payment had become so small that he decided it wasn't worth the risk. Rather than commit the murder, he met the intended victim, explained the entire scheme, and even suggested faking the victim's death so everyone involved could still get paid.
The intended victim refused the proposal and immediately reported everything to the police.
Authorities investigated the unusual chain of subcontracting, arrested everyone involved - including the businessman who ordered the hit - and a Chinese court later sentenced all of them for their roles in the failed murder conspiracy.
A businessman named Tan Youhui allegedly paid around 2 million yuan (about $282,000 at the time) to have his business rival killed.
Instead of carrying out the crime, the first hitman kept part of the money and hired another man to do it for a lower fee.
That second hitman did the same, passing the contract to a third. The assignment continued to be subcontracted until a total of five different hitmen had been recruited, with each receiving less money than the previous one.
By the time the job reached the fifth hitman, the payment had become so small that he decided it wasn't worth the risk. Rather than commit the murder, he met the intended victim, explained the entire scheme, and even suggested faking the victim's death so everyone involved could still get paid.
The intended victim refused the proposal and immediately reported everything to the police.
In Romania’s city of Cluj Napoca, commuters can earn a free bus ticket by completing 20 squats in front of a smart machine that counts each rep.
The initiative encourages exercise, promotes public transport, and helps reduce traffic, while seniors and people with disabilities continue to ride for free.
The initiative encourages exercise, promotes public transport, and helps reduce traffic, while seniors and people with disabilities continue to ride for free.
China plans to open the world’s first fully robot-run hotel in Guangdong Province in 2027, with public trials beginning in late 2026.
Developed by Pudu Robotics, the hotel will use AI-powered robots for check-in, room service, housekeeping, food preparation, luggage delivery, and guest assistance.
Multiple robots will work together through PuduFM 1.0 and PuduAgent, allowing them to share intelligence and coordinate tasks across the hotel.
The project is part of the West Artificial Island development along the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, in partnership with Shenzhen Culture & Tourism Industry Development.
Unlike existing smart hotels, this project aims to automate nearly every hotel operation through a fully integrated robotic ecosystem.
Developed by Pudu Robotics, the hotel will use AI-powered robots for check-in, room service, housekeeping, food preparation, luggage delivery, and guest assistance.
Multiple robots will work together through PuduFM 1.0 and PuduAgent, allowing them to share intelligence and coordinate tasks across the hotel.
The project is part of the West Artificial Island development along the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, in partnership with Shenzhen Culture & Tourism Industry Development.
Unlike existing smart hotels, this project aims to automate nearly every hotel operation through a fully integrated robotic ecosystem.
4 July 1970 - the toll was 20c for cars, 40c for trucks over 2t 10c for a motorcycle with sidecar and 5c for a motorcycle with one way collection and some automatic booths.
In 1987 the toll was increased to $1. Toll tokens were introduced in 1989 on a 4 month trial along with books of 25 tickets for $37.50, periodic passes (window stickers) & toll account voucher system. The tokens were also available from some local garages at a light discount for bags of 30. They were withdrawn in 1991.
When the Sydney Harbour Tunnel opened in 1992 the toll rose to $2 and the same charges applied.
Motorists are now encouraged to use E-Toll electronic arrangements though in 2003 these are not still uniform over all freeways. In 2008 the toll for light & heavy vehicles was $3.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge finally went cashless (E-tag) from 31 January 2009. From that date a de facto congestion tax applied to the SHB & Harbour Tunnel with the toll being $2.50 off peak, $3 shoulder and $4 peak (variable tolling).
In 1987 the toll was increased to $1. Toll tokens were introduced in 1989 on a 4 month trial along with books of 25 tickets for $37.50, periodic passes (window stickers) & toll account voucher system. The tokens were also available from some local garages at a light discount for bags of 30. They were withdrawn in 1991.
When the Sydney Harbour Tunnel opened in 1992 the toll rose to $2 and the same charges applied.
Motorists are now encouraged to use E-Toll electronic arrangements though in 2003 these are not still uniform over all freeways. In 2008 the toll for light & heavy vehicles was $3.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge finally went cashless (E-tag) from 31 January 2009. From that date a de facto congestion tax applied to the SHB & Harbour Tunnel with the toll being $2.50 off peak, $3 shoulder and $4 peak (variable tolling).