Hayes has launched a pop-up, Sparhawk Tavern, in the former Garrison space on Bridge Street. (Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer)Christian Hayes, former chef-owner of The Garrison and Thoroughfare, recently launched a pub food pop-up restaurant on Bridge Street. Sparhawk Tavern held a soft opening Wednesday at 81 Bridge St., the space in the Sparhawk Mill that previously hosted Hayes’ highly regarded restaurant, The Garrison, for five years. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 4-8 p.m., Sparhawk Tavern is currently only offering takeout service, but the website says they’ll open the dining room and bar later in January. “We’ve leaned into the seasonality of @dandelioncatering and are very excited to feed you all with this project (Sparhawk Tavern),” Hayes’ post states.

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LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON ― Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) condemned comments made by President Donald Trump’s senior adviser Stephen Miller about Greenland on Wednesday, calling them “stupid,” “amateurish” and “absurd.”“Some people around here call me cranky. Stupid,” Tillis said in a fiery speech on the Senate floor. “What makes me cranky is when people don’t do their homework.”Advertisement“I’m sick of stupid,” he added. “Nobody is going to fight the United States militarily over the future of Greenland,” Miller told the outlet, sparking alarms in Denmark. “Nobody’s going to fight the United States militarily over the future of Greenland,” White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller told CNN.

January 07, 2026 19:50 UTC

The only big money available to newcomers is in management, where the odds of success are long. This is the story of music today, there’s tons of bluster how big acts are, but their reach/popularity is very narrow. The audience is looking for someone who can sing and write…well. The penumbra comes later, and if you can say no to the penumbra, the essence grows. Acts will continue to boast about setting records that are manipulated and ultimately not meaningful, aided by the weighted Luminate chart.

January 07, 2026 19:47 UTC

Donald Trump embraced a new self-styled nickname on Tuesday, hailing himself as “Mr. Tariff” in a Truth Social post that left critics cringing. !” the president boasted, before crediting his controversial trade policies: “THANK YOU YOU MISTER TARIFF!! TARIFF!” the caption read, alongside the tagline: “There’s no trade like Mr. Tariff.” See the post here. via Associated PressEconomists had initially feared that Trump’s sweeping tariffs could rattle markets, drive up consumer prices and slow economic growth.

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The body of Johnathan Boley was found in a wooded area near his father’s Alabama home on Jan. 2, 2025. Court records did not specify the amount of methamphetamine that was found on the property or whether the children tested positive. Court records show that Boley was appointed a public defender and has formally requested preliminary hearings in both felony cases. A district judge granted those requests, and the hearings are scheduled for Jan. 20 at the Walker County Courthouse Annex, records show. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Walker County District Attorney’s Office, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, the Jasper Police Department, and the FBI’s Birmingham Field Office for comment.

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The Trump administration announced a major overhaul of American nutrition guidelines Wednesday, replacing the old, carbohydrate-heavy food pyramid with one that prioritizes protein, healthy fats and whole grains. AdvertisementThe U.S. Department of Agriculture and HHS issue new federal dietary guidelines every five years. AdvertisementThe federal nutrition standards guide the content of millions of federally-funded meals served in schools, hospitals and to active duty service members. “More high-quality research is needed to determine which types of dietary fats best support long-term health.”AdvertisementA Biden-era committee recommended that future versions of the federal guidelines emphasize plant-based protein like peas, beans and lentils over animal sources like meat and eggs. “The new guidelines recognize that whole, nutrient-dense food is the most effective path to better health and lower healthcare costs,” Kennedy said.

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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright appears on CNN on Wednesday. CNNEnergy Secretary Chris Wright told CNN he is getting “barraged” with interest from US oil CEOs who want to help develop Venezuelan oil infrastructure, after meeting with industry executives in Miami Wednesday. “I’m getting barraged with inbounds,” Wright told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “The Lead,” describing the communications from companies as, “‘We’re interested. “Of course, to make the very big, long-term investments, we’ve got to get the government in a better place where they’ve got secure rule of law, national security, and that’s a process,” Wright said. “We’re still working out the logistics of that, and there’s some legal things that are involved in that,” he said.

January 07, 2026 18:44 UTC

Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva said that a “working draft” had been sent to Mayor Karen Bass’ office, Genethia Hudley Hayes told The Times on Tuesday. | EARLIER: LAFD chief admits Palisades Fire report was softened to protect leadershipIn the conversation, which took place in mid-August or later, Villanueva said that the mayor’s office had asked for “refinements,” but he did not say what they were, according to Hudley Hayes. The Times had previously reported that Hudley Hayes was concerned enough about possible edits that she sought advice from a deputy city attorney. We hadn’t seen one — it was taking a long time,” Hudley Hayes said. The immediate and most pressing crisis is the Palisades After Action Report,” LAFD Assistant Chief Kairi Brown wrote in an email to eight other people.

January 07, 2026 18:40 UTC

On Tuesday, as his allies shot video after his visit to Skid Row, he pulled up the edge of his T-shirt to reveal his Riverside County sheriff badge. People make their way around Skid Row on Tuesday. (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)Monroe talks with Emilio Marroquin. (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)Bianco was accompanied by veteran and homeless advocate Kate Monroe, who handed the homeless envelopes containing $5 bills and cigarettes as encouragement to talk. (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)AdvertisementThe Riverside County sheriff’s appearance on Skid Row comes as the 2026 governor’s race is finally starting to see some energy.

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