UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dead at age 45

UFC president Dana White called Stephan Bonnar “one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the Octagon.” WASHINGTON — Former fighter Stephan Bonnar, who played a significant role in the UFC’s growth into the dominant promotion in mixed martial arts, has died, UFC announced. He was 45. Bonnar, who was inducted into the … Read more

King Charles salutes late queen, public workers in speech

LONDON – King Charles III evoked memories Sunday of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as he broadcast his first Christmas message as monarch in a speech that also paid tribute to the “selfless dedication” of Britain’s public service workers, many of whom are in a fight with the government over pay. Charles, 74, also … Read more

Why is the day after Christmas called Boxing Day?

Despite the name, Boxing Day isn’t related to the sport of boxing or returning Christmas presents. WASHINGTON — As Christmas Day gets underway, the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth countries are looking ahead to Boxing Day on Monday. Boxing Day is celebrated in the U.K. on Dec. 26, the day after Christmas. Despite the name, … Read more