BARRY MANILOW

Thick black smoke billowed across the grounds of New Zealand’s Parliament and sirens blared as retreating protesters set fire to tents, mattresses and chairs.

The number of cars and trucks blocking the streets outside New Zealand’s Parliament was thinning Friday, but more protesters were expected to arrive for the weekend, including some by boat.

Police in New Zealand's capital say a protester drove a car toward a police line, narrowly avoiding officers, and other protesters sprayed officers with a stinging substance.

New Zealand’s prime minister says protesters who oppose coronavirus mandates are using “intimidation and harassment,” as the convoy of demonstrators continues to disrupt the capital of Wellington.

Canadians who have occupied downtown Ottawa, disrupted travel and trade with the U.S. and inspired copycat protests from New Zealand to the Netherlands sound a common note when asked about their motivation: Decisions about their health shouldn’t be made by the government.

Some countries might send in a riot squad to disperse trespassing protesters.

This time, Barry Manilow didn’t make it through the rain.

The tropical storm system Henri brought heavy winds and rain to the Northeast U.S. as it began pummeling the New England coast early Sunday.

A superstar-laden Central Park concert meant to celebrate New York City’s recovery from the coronavirus was cut short because of severe weather as Hurricane Henri approached.

Did you know Barry Manilow did a swingin’ Vegas version of the song My Favorite Things? Which brings us back to Barry Manilow. You’re like, how nuts is this arrangement of “My Favorite Things” going to get?! Tell her, Alexa, play “My Favorite Things” by Barry Manilow. That was certainly one of my favorite things.

Did you know Barry Manilow did a swingin’ Vegas version of the song “My Favorite Things”? Sami's Christmas Hits (Jason Carr)Which brings us back to Barry Manilow. And boy does Barry’s version sizzle. Tell her, Alexa, play “My Favorite Things” by Barry Manilow. A few years back I interviewed Barry Manilow and I asked him about this particular song and arrangement.

If you’re driving in your car a lot today, don’t be surprised if you hear more Gordon Lightfoot than usual.