DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

CANADIAN CURLING TEAMS FACE CHEATING ALLEGATIONS AT WINTER OLYMPICS . (PHOTO).



Canadian curling teams face cheating allegations at Winter Olympics 


 Controversy has erupted at the Winter Olympics as Canadian curling teams face allegations of cheating, sparking debate over whether players illegally double-touched the stone after release. Both the men’s and women’s teams are under scrutiny, adding pressure on Canada after a disappointing mixed doubles performance and a critical stretch for the women’s squad.

The controversy began Friday when Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian Marc Kennedy of touching the rock again after release, prompting an angry response from Kennedy. Video clips later circulated showing what appeared to be a double-touch, though Kennedy maintained his innocence, and Canada won the match 8-6. On Saturday, Canadian skip Rachel Homan faced a similar accusation during a match against Switzerland, leading an umpire to remove the stone from play. Video circulated suggesting Homan’s stone was also double-tapped, and Canada lost that game 8-7. World Curling later issued a reminder that touching a stone during forward motion is prohibited and results in its removal from play.

Kennedy suggested the accusations might be a targeted attempt to catch the Canadian team, while Homan said she was being unfairly singled out. The disputes have created tension in a sport known for its camaraderie, straining relations between the Canadian and Swedish athletes. The Canadian teams are now not only adjusting technique under scrutiny but also fighting to stay in medal contention, as losses to Switzerland have put them on the back foot. All eyes will be on potential rematches, especially if the men’s team faces Sweden in the semifinals, promising high-stakes drama for fans worldwide.


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