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Vulture’s Emma Alpern reviews Ann Patchett’s Whistler, praising its warmth and compassionate look at a fractured family as a beloved stepfather re-enters a middle-aged woman’s life; a tense reunion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art triggers memories of a 1972 car crash that ended a marriage, and while Patchett’s maudlin tendencies can feel indulgent, the review argues she handles that tenderness with humane grace.
Whistler's Arrangement in Grey and Black: Portrait of the Painter's Mother (1871) rose from near obscurity to iconic status thanks to a mix of a universal maternal theme, a simple, easily remixable composition, and timely promotion across media. After a 1891 French acquisition, it fed US national pride and advertising narratives, topped by a 1932 MoMA tour and a 1934 US postage stamp, turning the painting into a cultural meme that outlived Whistler's original art-for-art's-sake stance.
NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft analyzed 108,418 plasma‑wave recordings and identified a single whistler—a descending-tone radio signal produced by a lightning-like discharge interacting with Mars’ crustal magnetic field on the night side at about 349 km altitude—showing that electrical discharges occur in Mars’ atmosphere and that the underlying plasma physics mirrors Earth’s lightning. The event was rare, but its energy at the source could be comparable to strong Earth lightning, with potential implications for prebiotic chemistry on Mars.
The article provides a lively overview of the Crankworx Whistler 2025 event, highlighting impressive bike handling, race highlights, notable riders like Richie Rude, and various course features and incidents, including crashes and spectacular jumps, all set against the vibrant backdrop of the event's activities and culture.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan visited Whistler, British Columbia, to scope out the site for the 2025 Invictus Games, which will feature winter sports for the first time. Harry raced down a bobsled track and encouraged others to try it, while Meghan declined the opportunity. The games aim to support wounded, injured, or sick service personnel and veterans, providing them with opportunities for purpose and recovery through adaptive sports.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited the Whistler Sliding Centre in Canada, where Harry took on the challenge of a skeleton bobsled track, reaching a top speed of 61 miles per hour, while Meghan watched on with pride. The couple faced criticism over their royal rebrand and decision to change their children's surnames to Sussex, but they remain determined and resilient. They also participated in activities at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistlers One Year To Go Winter Training Camp, with Meghan serving as Harry's personal photographer and the couple being followed by a camera crew from Good Morning America.
Prince Harry raced down a skeleton sled track at the site of the 2025 Invictus Games in Whistler, British Columbia, reaching speeds of 99 kph (61.5 mph) and expressing that "everyone should do this." The games, founded by Harry for wounded, injured, or sick service personnel and veterans, will feature winter sports for the first time, including skeleton, skiing events, and wheelchair curling, alongside indoor rowing, sitting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair rugby, and wheelchair basketball. The 2025 games will host about 500 competitors from 23 nations from Feb. 8-16, 2025.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited the Whistler Sliding Center in Canada, where Prince Harry tried his hand at skeleton bobsledding, reaching a top speed of 61 miles-per-hour. Meghan, who served as his personal photographer, cheered him on and expressed her awe at his skills. The couple's carefree appearance comes amid ongoing criticism over the rebranded Sussex.com. They also met with athletes and First Nations youth ambassadors as part of their visit to the Invictus Games training camp in preparation for the 2025 event.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first public appearance since their royal rebrand at the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia to promote the upcoming Invictus Games, which will include winter sports for the first time. The couple was serenaded with "God Save the King" by a group of 'Brits' as they enjoyed Valentine's Day in Canada, where they fell in love. Despite recent controversies over their Sussex.com website and Harry's brief visit to the UK following his father's cancer diagnosis, the couple appeared happy and relaxed as they interacted with athletes and tried out sit-skiing.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first public appearance since their royal rebrand, hitting the slopes in Whistler to promote the upcoming Invictus Games. The couple was serenaded by a crowd singing 'God Save The King' and appeared to be in good spirits despite recent controversies. Harry tried sit-skiing while Meghan captured the moment on her phone. Their visit comes amid criticism over their new Sussex.com website and the use of their royal titles for business purposes.
Prince Harry and Meghan visited the training camp for the 2025 Invictus Games in Whistler, Canada, where Harry attempted sit-skiing. The couple will meet more athletes at host locations for the games, which were founded by the duke in 2014 for injured and sick military personnel and veterans. The games will feature around 550 competitors from up to 25 nations participating in various events, including winter sports for the first time. Last year, Prince Harry described his emotional struggles after returning from military service and launched a newly branded website with Meghan, while also visiting the UK to see his father, King Charles, after his cancer diagnosis.
The 2023 Enduro Bike Field Test featured eight diverse enduro machines with varying rear travel and frame materials, showcasing the multitude of design options available in the category. The bikes tested included the aluminum Nicolai Nucleon with a unique Lal drivetrain, the standout-looking Unno Burn and Pole Onni, the easy-to-ride Ibis HD6, the neutral-handling Nukeproof Giga, the updated Commencal Meta SX with a new dual-link design, the Trek Slash with a high pivot frame and mixed wheels, and the impressive Chromag Lowdown made of steel and aluminum. The testing took place in Whistler, BC, with Maxxis Control tires provided, and the riders included tech editors Dario DiGiulio, Mike Kazimer, Matt Beer, and Henry Quinney.