Tag: contest
-
Timothée Chalamet crashes lookalike contest in New York City
The hum of a peaceful New York City afternoon was broken by chaos Sunday as Washington Square Park played host to a viral Timothée Chalamet lookalike competition. What organizers assumed would be a modest, mostly ironic gathering under the park’s arch quickly got out of hand, with thousands packing in to get a glimpse of…
-
Nikon “Small World” photo contest reveals beauty of microscopic world
Each year, rigorous science and dazzling artistry meet in Nikon’s Small World photomicrography competition. Started in 1975, the contest celebrates the beauty of images taken through a light microscope. Scientists and hobbyists alike enter, and the winner receives a $3,000 prize. This year, the competition celebrates its 50th anniversary, and it received about 2,100 photo entries…
-
Minnesota teacher’s 2,471-pound pumpkin wins California contest
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California where his massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row. Travis Gienger, of Anoka, Minnesota, beat his closest competitor by 6 pounds to clinch the victory at the 51st…
-
Rep. Adam Schiff says Trump ‘will contest’ election results if he loses
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on Sunday echoed President Joe Biden’s remarks from earlier in the week warning that the upcoming election would be “free and fair,” but maybe not “peaceful” during an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.” “If it is close, if [former President] Donald Trump loses again, as I expect that he…
-
Saints shutting out Eagles in 3-0 defensive contest
Share Justin Herbert leaves game against Steelers Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert entered today’s game recovering from a high ankle sprain he suffered last week. He just exited the game in the third quarter and was replaced for at least one play by Taylor Heinicke after appearing to aggravate the injury. Share Vikings 21, Texans 0:…
-
Florida man removes 20 Burmese pythons from Everglades, winning contest
The annual Florida Python Challenge has slithered to its conclusion, with professionally categorized python purger Ronald Kiger crowned its victor after he removed 20 Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades. Kiger received a $10,000 grand prize. Representatives from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced his win Tuesday morning in a meeting in Duck…