Dutch press agency calls election for centrist D66 party

The Dutch national news agency is reporting that the centrist D66 party is set to win over Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom in country's election this week.

Neck-and-neck finish in Dutch election as Wilders’ far-right party and centrist D66 tie

Geert Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom and the centrist D66 have tied in the Dutch general election with 98% of votes ...
The Daily Gazette

Dutch Hoag Memorial headlines weekend events -- Area Stock Car Racing

This weekend, Outlaw Speedway near Dundee will present its 14th annual Dutch Hoag Memorial. Today, at the 4/10-mile clay oval, gates will open at 1:30 pm. and racing starts at 3:30. The modifieds will ...
The Globe and Mail

Live fast, fly young

More than 30 years ago, David McKop travelled from his native Zimbabwe to Calgary for a holiday. During his vacation, as he was driving down Deerfoot Trail, he noticed pigeons in the sky – he could ...
Daily Express

Pigeons will turn and fly from gardens if one item is left outside

14:01, Mon, Sep 29, 2025 Updated: 14:11, Mon, Sep 29, 2025 They are one of the most common birds in the UK and unfortunately, also one of the least popular. Pigeons are everywhere in this country, not ...
Sunderland Echo

On film: Golden memories of 1960s pigeon racing in rare cine footage

The tradition of pigeon racing has been captured in a rare piece of 1960s cine film, which was commissioned by Vaux. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland Echo, you can get unlimited ...
Hartford Courant

CT hobby so addicting you can ‘lose your wife’ is soaring. Participants are trained to be champions

Hundreds of pigeons emerge from a slim opening in a backyard shed outfitted into a coop, their heads bobbing as their owner, Wilberto Aponte out, shoos them out, gruffly urging them to fly. In a ...
Richmond Register

Richmond resident Earl “No Sweat” Robbins inducted into American Racing Pigeon Union Hall of Fame

The American Racing Pigeon Union (ARPU) has announced the induction of Earl Lowell “No Sweat” Robbins, Jr. into its prestigious Hall of Fame — the highest honor bestowed upon pigeon fanciers in the ...
The Connecticut Mirror

For this New Britain man, late summer is pigeon racing season

Hundreds of pigeons emerge from a slim opening in a backyard shed outfitted into a coop, their heads bobbing as their owner, Wilberto Aponte out, shoos them out, gruffly urging them to fly. In a ...
Travel + Leisure

This Racing Mountain Coaster With Spirals, Helixes, and LED Night Rides Just Opened—and It's Perfect For Fall Foliage Views

Jacqueline Dole is a food and travel journalist based in Maine. A lifelong New Englander, her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, TimeOut, Insider, Thrillist, Eater, and more. With a ...
Yahoo News Canada

In praise of pigeons: Why largely ignored, often vilified urban birds deserve our attention

John Stevenson holds one of his and partner Bob Duhra's racing pigeons at their coop just east of Calgary on July 30, 2025. They are something you see nearly every day but barely even notice. They ...
Calgary Herald

In praise of pigeons: Why largely ignored, often vilified urban birds deserve our attention

They are something you see nearly every day but barely even notice. They might be on a rooftop or perched on wires running down a street. They could be pecking at gravel in an alleyway, getting a ...