#early-january

[ follow ]
#opportunity

How many Shrine Bowl players actually ended up with the Patriots?

One of the few benefits of exiting the NFL season on the wrong side of the playoffs is a team's ability to fully immerse itself into draft preparation relatively early.Whereas clubs that make the Super Bowl are a bit behind the eight ball, for example, those unable to make it into the postseason get a head start.

Airports across France to cancel scores of weekend flights as strikes rumble on

France has a problem with violence.It is not, on the whole, a violent country.And yet it has a strange tolerance of even a taste for political violence.Even after 26 years reporting on France, I find this phenomenon hard to explain or define.There used to be a kind of theatrical violence by farmers and other serial protesters which had informal rules of engagement.
from www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago

OPINION: In France even riots used to have rules, now political violence is spiralling

France has a problem with violence.It is not, on the whole, a violent country.And yet it has a strange tolerance of even a taste for political violence.Even after 26 years reporting on France, I find this phenomenon hard to explain or define.There used to be a kind of theatrical violence by farmers and other serial protesters which had informal rules of engagement.
from BBC Sport
1 year ago

Davis 'positive but realistic' after knee surgery

Steven Davis says he is adopting a "positive but realistic" approach as he undergoes rehabilitation after having surgery on a serious knee injury.Davis, 38, suffered a double tear of his ACL in training just before Christmas, with an estimated recovery period of between six and 12 months.The Rangers and Northern Ireland midfielder boasts a UK-record 140 caps.

Joe Snively, after getting surprise recall, almost single-handedly created three goals in Capitals' loss to Hurricanes

Capitals forward Joe Snively did not know that he was going to be playing against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night until shortly before warmups.Once he got the call that Aliaksei Protas would be out due to the pending birth of his first child, Snively laced up his skates and had one of the best games of his short NHL career.

Rare weather conditions are fueling California's 'major and unusual' snow, blizzard warning

"All systems go for a major and unusual storm," the National Weather Service said in its forecast on Wednesday.The powerful winter storm moving through California is expected to drop heaps of rain, sleet and snow across much of the state, including Southern California, where several feet of fresh powder could fall in the mountains of Los Angeles and Ventura counties at elevations as low as 1,500 feet Thursday into Friday.
from Pats Pulpit
1 year ago

How many Shrine Bowl players actually ended up with the Patriots?

One of the few benefits of exiting the NFL season on the wrong side of the playoffs is a team's ability to fully immerse itself into draft preparation relatively early.Whereas clubs that make the Super Bowl are a bit behind the eight ball, for example, those unable to make it into the postseason get a head start.

Airports across France to cancel scores of weekend flights as strikes rumble on

France has a problem with violence.It is not, on the whole, a violent country.And yet it has a strange tolerance of even a taste for political violence.Even after 26 years reporting on France, I find this phenomenon hard to explain or define.There used to be a kind of theatrical violence by farmers and other serial protesters which had informal rules of engagement.

OPINION: In France even riots used to have rules, now political violence is spiralling

France has a problem with violence.It is not, on the whole, a violent country.And yet it has a strange tolerance of even a taste for political violence.Even after 26 years reporting on France, I find this phenomenon hard to explain or define.There used to be a kind of theatrical violence by farmers and other serial protesters which had informal rules of engagement.

Davis 'positive but realistic' after knee surgery

Steven Davis says he is adopting a "positive but realistic" approach as he undergoes rehabilitation after having surgery on a serious knee injury.Davis, 38, suffered a double tear of his ACL in training just before Christmas, with an estimated recovery period of between six and 12 months.The Rangers and Northern Ireland midfielder boasts a UK-record 140 caps.

Joe Snively, after getting surprise recall, almost single-handedly created three goals in Capitals' loss to Hurricanes

Capitals forward Joe Snively did not know that he was going to be playing against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night until shortly before warmups.Once he got the call that Aliaksei Protas would be out due to the pending birth of his first child, Snively laced up his skates and had one of the best games of his short NHL career.

Rare weather conditions are fueling California's 'major and unusual' snow, blizzard warning

"All systems go for a major and unusual storm," the National Weather Service said in its forecast on Wednesday.The powerful winter storm moving through California is expected to drop heaps of rain, sleet and snow across much of the state, including Southern California, where several feet of fresh powder could fall in the mountains of Los Angeles and Ventura counties at elevations as low as 1,500 feet Thursday into Friday.
moreopportunity
#cryptocurrencies
from news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago

Report: Kenya to Start Levying Tax on Revenue Earned by Crypto Exchanges Bitcoin News

According to regulations published by the country's treasury secretary, global crypto exchanges used by Kenya's estimated 4 million users will start paying a 1.5% tax on revenues earned.Tax-Avoiding Digital Asset Platforms The Kenyan Treasury has said it will start levying taxes on revenues earned by cryptocurrency exchanges used by an estimated 4 million local residents.
from Coindesk
1 year ago

BNB Chain-Based DEX Level Finance Votes on Transferring $200M to Treasury

The community of Level Finance, the decentralized crypto derivatives exchange, is voting on moving over $200 million of its native LVL tokens to its decentralized autonomous organization (DAOs) in a move that is expected to bolster value for token holders.The proposal, which began on Thursday and is set to close on Friday, comes ahead of a protocol upgrade meant for mid-April.

Report: Kenya to Start Levying Tax on Revenue Earned by Crypto Exchanges Bitcoin News

According to regulations published by the country's treasury secretary, global crypto exchanges used by Kenya's estimated 4 million users will start paying a 1.5% tax on revenues earned.Tax-Avoiding Digital Asset Platforms The Kenyan Treasury has said it will start levying taxes on revenues earned by cryptocurrency exchanges used by an estimated 4 million local residents.

BNB Chain-Based DEX Level Finance Votes on Transferring $200M to Treasury

The community of Level Finance, the decentralized crypto derivatives exchange, is voting on moving over $200 million of its native LVL tokens to its decentralized autonomous organization (DAOs) in a move that is expected to bolster value for token holders.The proposal, which began on Thursday and is set to close on Friday, comes ahead of a protocol upgrade meant for mid-April.
morecryptocurrencies
#ankle-injury
from www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

Luke Cowan-Dickie's Montpellier move still on, insists Exeter boss Rob Baxter

Exeter boss Rob Baxter has dismissed reports that England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie's move to French champions Montpellier is under threat.Cowan-Dickie has been sidelined by an ankle injury since early January, while he is also understood to be suffering from some nerve issues in his neck.It has been suggested that 29-year-old Cowan-Dickie missed a recent medical in France, riling Montpellier chiefs, who have also signed his Exeter and England colleague Sam Simmonds for next season.

Luke Cowan-Dickie like a caged lion' as England hooker continues rehabilitation

England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is like a caged lion as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury, according to Rob Baxter.The Exeter forward has not played since early January, missing England's entire Guinness Six Nations campaign.He will join French heavyweights Montpellier Exeter's Heineken Champions Cup last-16 opponents on Sunday after the World Cup later this year.

Luke Cowan-Dickie's Montpellier move still on, insists Exeter boss Rob Baxter

Exeter boss Rob Baxter has dismissed reports that England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie's move to French champions Montpellier is under threat.Cowan-Dickie has been sidelined by an ankle injury since early January, while he is also understood to be suffering from some nerve issues in his neck.It has been suggested that 29-year-old Cowan-Dickie missed a recent medical in France, riling Montpellier chiefs, who have also signed his Exeter and England colleague Sam Simmonds for next season.

Luke Cowan-Dickie like a caged lion' as England hooker continues rehabilitation

England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is like a caged lion as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury, according to Rob Baxter.The Exeter forward has not played since early January, missing England's entire Guinness Six Nations campaign.He will join French heavyweights Montpellier Exeter's Heineken Champions Cup last-16 opponents on Sunday after the World Cup later this year.
moreankle-injury
#back
from www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

A Symbol of Loss in Almost Every Ukrainian Kitchen

Salt gave us work and salt gave us life, said Ruslan, a salt miner turned soldier.Ruslan, 45, was working 1,000 feet below the earth in one of Europe's largest salt mines when the Russians launched their full-scale invasion.Almost a year later, he was fighting near the ruined city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine when the Russians took control of his nearby hometown, and the mine with it.

White Sox' Liam Hendriks making progress, will not go on 60 day IL

Liam Hendriks is making progress through his cancer treatments and will not be placed on the 60-day injured list to start the season, Rick Hahn told the media on Wednesday.This a great update for the White Sox star closer.It's important to note his health is seemingly improving since Hendriks announced his battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma back in early January.

Is Chase Roullier the Commanders Most Valuable Chase?

Most of the hype, projections and questions surrounding a guy name Chase on the Washington Commanders focuses on one with the last name of Young.Being the second overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft often does that to someone.After a dynamic rookie season that saw him named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and get his first and only Pro Bowl nod, the hype was everywhere.

Is Chase Roullier the Commanders Most Valuable Chase?

Most of the hype, projections and questions surrounding a guy name Chase on the Washington Commanders focuses on one with the last name of Young.Being the second overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft often does that to someone.After a dynamic rookie season that saw him named as the Defensive Rookie of the Year and get his first and only Pro Bowl nod, the hype was everywhere, but an inconsistent start to his second NFL season and a serious knee injury has since clouded his long-term future with the team and certainly tempered expectations among fans.

Hugh Jackman Returns to Wolverine Condition in Workouts for "Deadpool 3" - Breaking Muscle

For utmost accuracy, Wolverine must be ripped like a superhero.As a performer, Hugh Jackman has an extensive on-stage and cinematic resume dating back decades.Though, despite such a laundry list of credits per IMDb, Jackman might be best known for his role as Marvel's Wolverine in the "X-Men" film series.

Is this normal? California is facing its 12th atmospheric river this winter following a historic drought

California is bracing for yet another powerful, atmospheric river storm this week, continuing the onslaught of major weather whiplash after a yearslong, historic megadrought.Many welcomed this winter's heavy rain and snow since it was so desperately needed to replenish the state's severely drained reservoirs and depleted groundwater.

A Symbol of Loss in Almost Every Ukrainian Kitchen

Salt gave us work and salt gave us life, said Ruslan, a salt miner turned soldier.Ruslan, 45, was working 1,000 feet below the earth in one of Europe's largest salt mines when the Russians launched their full-scale invasion.Almost a year later, he was fighting near the ruined city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine when the Russians took control of his nearby hometown, and the mine with it.

White Sox' Liam Hendriks making progress, will not go on 60 day IL

Liam Hendriks is making progress through his cancer treatments and will not be placed on the 60-day injured list to start the season, Rick Hahn told the media on Wednesday.This a great update for the White Sox star closer.It's important to note his health is seemingly improving since Hendriks announced his battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma back in early January.

Is Chase Roullier the Commanders Most Valuable Chase?

Most of the hype, projections and questions surrounding a guy name Chase on the Washington Commanders focuses on one with the last name of Young.Being the second overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft often does that to someone.After a dynamic rookie season that saw him named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and get his first and only Pro Bowl nod, the hype was everywhere.

Is Chase Roullier the Commanders Most Valuable Chase?

Most of the hype, projections and questions surrounding a guy name Chase on the Washington Commanders focuses on one with the last name of Young.Being the second overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft often does that to someone.After a dynamic rookie season that saw him named as the Defensive Rookie of the Year and get his first and only Pro Bowl nod, the hype was everywhere, but an inconsistent start to his second NFL season and a serious knee injury has since clouded his long-term future with the team and certainly tempered expectations among fans.

Hugh Jackman Returns to Wolverine Condition in Workouts for "Deadpool 3" - Breaking Muscle

For utmost accuracy, Wolverine must be ripped like a superhero.As a performer, Hugh Jackman has an extensive on-stage and cinematic resume dating back decades.Though, despite such a laundry list of credits per IMDb, Jackman might be best known for his role as Marvel's Wolverine in the "X-Men" film series.

Is this normal? California is facing its 12th atmospheric river this winter following a historic drought

California is bracing for yet another powerful, atmospheric river storm this week, continuing the onslaught of major weather whiplash after a yearslong, historic megadrought.Many welcomed this winter's heavy rain and snow since it was so desperately needed to replenish the state's severely drained reservoirs and depleted groundwater.
moreback
#immediately

China, US in war of words over South China Sea navigation

China says US destroyer warned off for second day, US Navy said its ship successfully challenged China maritime claims.China's defence ministry has said that it had for a second time monitored and driven away the US Navy guided missile destroyer USS Milius after it entered what Beijing claims as its territorial waters in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands.

WATCH: Eagles Fans BOO NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year, Dallas Cowboy Dak Prescott

Philadelphia Eagles fans booed the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, when he was announced at the Super Bowl.Prior to the kickoff of Super Bowl LVII between the Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL honored Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin and the medical staff who saved his life after he went into cardiac arrest after he made a tackle in early January.

China, US in war of words over South China Sea navigation

China says US destroyer warned off for second day, US Navy said its ship successfully challenged China maritime claims.China's defence ministry has said that it had for a second time monitored and driven away the US Navy guided missile destroyer USS Milius after it entered what Beijing claims as its territorial waters in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands.

WATCH: Eagles Fans BOO NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year, Dallas Cowboy Dak Prescott

Philadelphia Eagles fans booed the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, when he was announced at the Super Bowl.Prior to the kickoff of Super Bowl LVII between the Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL honored Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin and the medical staff who saved his life after he went into cardiac arrest after he made a tackle in early January.
moreimmediately
#chief-executive

U.S. Due Diligence Firm Says China Detained Its Employees

The authorities in China have raided the Beijing office of the Mintz Group, an American corporate investigations firm, and detained all five of its Chinese employees, the company said on Friday.Mintz Group said in a statement that the authorities closed its operations in Beijing.The company has not been able to contact the employees since they were taken away.

Transport strikes hit rebound in London office occupancy levels

R ail and tube strikes look to have knocked London office occupancy levels below the 30% mark for the first time in 2023 since early January, but property giants said the longer term recovery is progressing well.This month marks the third anniversary of the UK's first lockdown when the public were ordered to work from home where possible, and post-Covid hybrid working is popular.

U.S. Due Diligence Firm Says China Detained Its Employees

The authorities in China have raided the Beijing office of the Mintz Group, an American corporate investigations firm, and detained all five of its Chinese employees, the company said on Friday.Mintz Group said in a statement that the authorities closed its operations in Beijing.The company has not been able to contact the employees since they were taken away.

Transport strikes hit rebound in London office occupancy levels

R ail and tube strikes look to have knocked London office occupancy levels below the 30% mark for the first time in 2023 since early January, but property giants said the longer term recovery is progressing well.This month marks the third anniversary of the UK's first lockdown when the public were ordered to work from home where possible, and post-Covid hybrid working is popular.
morechief-executive
#years

UK inflation rises to 10.4% as food prices soar

UK consumer prices jumped by 10.4% in February compared with a year ago, as food inflation hit its highest level in more than 45 years, and as the cost of visiting restaurants and hotels increased, official data showed Wednesday.Food prices soared 18.2% through the year to February, the sharpest rise since the late 1970s.

The NHS pay dispute could soon be over, but we are not there yet

Political editor, BBC News

The reality of any negotiation is that the potential sweet spot for agreement lies in the place where both sides can claim a victory and argue that their course of action all along was pragmatic, sensible and justifiable.After months of argument and weeks of serious talks, that is where many of the health unions and the government each find themselves in many of the disputes in the NHS in England.

Facebook 'Unlawfully' Used Dutch Personal Data: Court

Social media platform Facebook unlawfully processed Dutch users' personal details without consent for advertising purposes for almost a decade, Amsterdam-based judges ruled on Wednesday.The judgement by the Amsterdam District Court said Facebook Ireland - custodians of Dutch users' personal details - not only used the data for advertising, but also passed it to third parties without properly informing people or having legal grounds to do so.

Battered Merced residents confront twin threats: Pounding storms and persistent thieves

In recent weeks, Merced neighbors Mariya Nelson and Beth Lee took on more than just rebuilding their storm-battered homes.After a series of break-ins, they're now the de facto neighborhood watch for a well-to-do strip of homes that runs along a road abutting Bear Creek, which has flooded multiple times in recent weeks during California's series of storms.

Seoul lifts visa limits on short-term travelers from China | amNewYork

South Korea says it will remove the entry restrictions it placed on short-term travelers from China since the start of the year as officials see the COVID-19 situation in that country as stabilizing.South Korea in early January stopped issuing most short-term visas at its consulates in China, citing concerns about a virus surge in the country and the potential for new mutations.

Greg Harris: Nation should follow Illinois' lead and protect patients by banning health copay accumulators

Anyone who has a friend or family member living with chronic illnesses knows the toll these diseases take.Hereditary chronic illnesses such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia affect kids from the moment they are born.At this point, no cures are available, and the only option patients have is to identify and access the best possible medicines and treatments to help their child manage the disease.

UK inflation rises to 10.4% as food prices soar

UK consumer prices jumped by 10.4% in February compared with a year ago, as food inflation hit its highest level in more than 45 years, and as the cost of visiting restaurants and hotels increased, official data showed Wednesday.Food prices soared 18.2% through the year to February, the sharpest rise since the late 1970s.

The NHS pay dispute could soon be over, but we are not there yet

Political editor, BBC News

The reality of any negotiation is that the potential sweet spot for agreement lies in the place where both sides can claim a victory and argue that their course of action all along was pragmatic, sensible and justifiable.After months of argument and weeks of serious talks, that is where many of the health unions and the government each find themselves in many of the disputes in the NHS in England.

Facebook 'Unlawfully' Used Dutch Personal Data: Court

Social media platform Facebook unlawfully processed Dutch users' personal details without consent for advertising purposes for almost a decade, Amsterdam-based judges ruled on Wednesday.The judgement by the Amsterdam District Court said Facebook Ireland - custodians of Dutch users' personal details - not only used the data for advertising, but also passed it to third parties without properly informing people or having legal grounds to do so.

Battered Merced residents confront twin threats: Pounding storms and persistent thieves

In recent weeks, Merced neighbors Mariya Nelson and Beth Lee took on more than just rebuilding their storm-battered homes.After a series of break-ins, they're now the de facto neighborhood watch for a well-to-do strip of homes that runs along a road abutting Bear Creek, which has flooded multiple times in recent weeks during California's series of storms.

Seoul lifts visa limits on short-term travelers from China | amNewYork

South Korea says it will remove the entry restrictions it placed on short-term travelers from China since the start of the year as officials see the COVID-19 situation in that country as stabilizing.South Korea in early January stopped issuing most short-term visas at its consulates in China, citing concerns about a virus surge in the country and the potential for new mutations.

Greg Harris: Nation should follow Illinois' lead and protect patients by banning health copay accumulators

Anyone who has a friend or family member living with chronic illnesses knows the toll these diseases take.Hereditary chronic illnesses such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia affect kids from the moment they are born.At this point, no cures are available, and the only option patients have is to identify and access the best possible medicines and treatments to help their child manage the disease.
moreyears

Japan's leader in Kyiv to back Ukraine as China's Xi visits Russia

Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida during a meeting in the Oval Office.(Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post)TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has arrived in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, becoming the first post-war Japanese leader to visit an active war zone and the final leader of the Group of Seven advanced nations to make the trek to Ukraine's capital to show support.
#spring-training

Andrew Benintendi is focused on feel over results - and now the Chicago White Sox LF is ready to go 'full throttle'

Andrew Benintendi homered to right in his first at-bat against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday at Camelback Ranch.The trip around the bases was nice.But for Benintendi, the third at-bat of the day stood out when the Chicago White left fielder reached on a fielder's choice on a ball fielded by shortstop Miguel Rojas.

White Sox' Liam Hendriks taking it 'day-by-day, staying positive'

White Sox closer Liam Hendriks took to social media to provide an update for the first time since he revealed he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in early January.Here is Hendriks' full statement:
"Cancer is scary... and weird... and hard.Treatment is tough.If you've ever been thru this, you know what I'm talking about.

Andrew Benintendi is focused on feel over results - and now the Chicago White Sox LF is ready to go 'full throttle'

Andrew Benintendi homered to right in his first at-bat against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday at Camelback Ranch.The trip around the bases was nice.But for Benintendi, the third at-bat of the day stood out when the Chicago White left fielder reached on a fielder's choice on a ball fielded by shortstop Miguel Rojas.

White Sox' Liam Hendriks taking it 'day-by-day, staying positive'

White Sox closer Liam Hendriks took to social media to provide an update for the first time since he revealed he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in early January.Here is Hendriks' full statement:
"Cancer is scary... and weird... and hard.Treatment is tough.If you've ever been thru this, you know what I'm talking about.
morespring-training
#organization

Projecting the Chicago White Sox opening-day roster: Who will claim the remaining spots?

The Chicago White Sox have difficult choices ahead as they build their opening-day roster.That's the way manager Pedro Grifol prefers."It's not going to be an easy decision, which is a good thing for us as an organization," Grifol said Wednesday."Easy decisions are not good for any organization.

Projecting the Chicago White Sox opening-day roster: Who will claim the remaining spots?

The Chicago White Sox have difficult choices ahead as they build their opening-day roster.That's the way manager Pedro Grifol prefers."It's not going to be an easy decision, which is a good thing for us as an organization," Grifol said Wednesday."Easy decisions are not good for any organization.

Projecting the Chicago White Sox opening-day roster: Who will claim the remaining spots?

The Chicago White Sox have difficult choices ahead as they build their opening-day roster.That's the way manager Pedro Grifol prefers."It's not going to be an easy decision, which is a good thing for us as an organization," Grifol said Wednesday."Easy decisions are not good for any organization.

Projecting the Chicago White Sox opening-day roster: Who will claim the remaining spots?

The Chicago White Sox have difficult choices ahead as they build their opening-day roster.That's the way manager Pedro Grifol prefers."It's not going to be an easy decision, which is a good thing for us as an organization," Grifol said Wednesday."Easy decisions are not good for any organization.

Projecting the Chicago White Sox opening-day roster: Who will claim the remaining spots?

The Chicago White Sox have difficult choices ahead as they build their opening-day roster.That's the way manager Pedro Grifol prefers."It's not going to be an easy decision, which is a good thing for us as an organization," Grifol said Wednesday."Easy decisions are not good for any organization.

Projecting the Chicago White Sox opening-day roster: Who will claim the remaining spots?

The Chicago White Sox have difficult choices ahead as they build their opening-day roster.That's the way manager Pedro Grifol prefers."It's not going to be an easy decision, which is a good thing for us as an organization," Grifol said Wednesday."Easy decisions are not good for any organization.
moreorganization

Why Poland Sending MiG-29 Fighters to Ukraine Is Another Turning Point in Military Aid

Poland's president Andrzej Duda announced Thursday that the country plans to give Ukraine about a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets.This marks the first time an ally of Ukraine has provided warplanes in the fight against Russia.Poland's decision will likely apply pressure on other Western nations to provide military aircraft amid pleas from Ukraine ahead of a likely counter-offensive this Spring.
#essentially

US govt web server attacked by 'multiple' criminal gangs

Multiple criminals, including at least one nation-state group, broke into a US federal government agency's Microsoft Internet Information Services web server by exploiting a critical three-year-old Telerik bug to achieve remote code execution.The snafu happened between November 2022 and early January, according to a joint alert from the FBI, CISA, and America's Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) this week.

What in the World Is Going on With the Warriors' Home-Road Splits?

The Golden State Warriors have played 19 games since the start of February, and their 10-9 record over those contests both captures the motion of their roller-coaster season and maps a nearly perfect pattern.No, the Warriors aren't just winning when Steph Curry plays and losing when he's injured.Nor are they simply beating the bad teams and losing to the good ones.

US govt web server attacked by 'multiple' criminal gangs

Multiple criminals, including at least one nation-state group, broke into a US federal government agency's Microsoft Internet Information Services web server by exploiting a critical three-year-old Telerik bug to achieve remote code execution.The snafu happened between November 2022 and early January, according to a joint alert from the FBI, CISA, and America's Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) this week.

What in the World Is Going on With the Warriors' Home-Road Splits?

The Golden State Warriors have played 19 games since the start of February, and their 10-9 record over those contests both captures the motion of their roller-coaster season and maps a nearly perfect pattern.No, the Warriors aren't just winning when Steph Curry plays and losing when he's injured.Nor are they simply beating the bad teams and losing to the good ones.
moreessentially
#participant

loanDepot moved $225M out of Signature, maintains credit lines

One day after Signature Bank collapsed, an affiliate of loanDepot moved $225 million of cash balances to a large money center bank, the mortgage company disclosed Wednesday morning.With the transfer, the lender said all cash and cash equivalents are now distributed across large money center banks, according to an 8k filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Joe Snively recalled by Capitals after Alex Ovechkin steps away from team for personal reasons

The Washington Capitals summoned Joe Snively from the Hershey Bears on Tuesday morning.Snively was recalled after captain Alex Ovechkin was announced to be stepping away from the team for personal reasons.NEWS | The Capitals have recalled forward Joe Snively from the Hershey Bears.#ALLCAPShttps://t.co/Dzkq2294Xl

loanDepot moved $225M out of Signature, maintains credit lines

One day after Signature Bank collapsed, an affiliate of loanDepot moved $225 million of cash balances to a large money center bank, the mortgage company disclosed Wednesday morning.With the transfer, the lender said all cash and cash equivalents are now distributed across large money center banks, according to an 8k filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Joe Snively recalled by Capitals after Alex Ovechkin steps away from team for personal reasons

The Washington Capitals summoned Joe Snively from the Hershey Bears on Tuesday morning.Snively was recalled after captain Alex Ovechkin was announced to be stepping away from the team for personal reasons.NEWS | The Capitals have recalled forward Joe Snively from the Hershey Bears.#ALLCAPShttps://t.co/Dzkq2294Xl
moreparticipant

Fired Texas Basketball Coach Chris Beard Lists Austin Home for $5M

Getty Images / Realtor.comFormer University of Texas men's basketball coach Chris Beard is leaving Austin, TX, behind.He's selling his four-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 4,000-square-foot home in the capital city for $4,950,000.The listing follows his December arrest on a domestic family violence charge, after an argument with his fiancé.

Anthony Mantha misses game against Sharks

Anthony Mantha will not play against the San Jose Sharks on Sunday due to illness.The Capitals announced the news during warmups.#Caps Anthony Mantha (illness) will not play today vs San Jose.- CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) February 12, 2023

Mantha had one shot and two hits in 14:26 of ice time against the Bruins on Saturday.
#people

Culver City's sweeping ban on outdoor camping sparks homeless debate

Culver City voted to ban camping in public places, a move that opponents say only forces homeless people off the streets at a time when the city offers few housing alternatives.A bitterly divided Culver City Council voted 3 to 2 to approve the ordinance Monday.Officials claim the ban will not be enforced until several key goals are met by the city, including the opening of a designated safe-camping site with supportive services and the conversion of 73 units into housing through the Project Homekey program.

In New England, climate change is imperiling a winter tradition

Environment "We're cooking the planet, and we're feeling it locally firsthand."FAIRLEE, Vermont - Far out in the middle of the lake, Mark Avery could still see dark ripples of open water.Nearer to shore, the ice was about three inches thick.He prayed it would hold him and a snowblower.It was Jan. 26.

Suspect in Dallas Zoo animal thefts allegedly admitted to the crime and says he would do it again, affidavits claim

(CNN)The man who faces charges stemming from a string of suspicious activities at the Dallas Zoo allegedly admitted to stealing two tamarin monkeys and trying to steal the clouded snow leopard last month, according to arrest warrant affidavits.Davion Irvin also told police that he wants to return to the zoo and take more animals if he gets out of jail, the affidavits claim.

Putin used a secret decree to pardon an ex-inmate who joined Russia's war effort, a document shows.

A secret pardon granted by President Vladimir V. Putin to a Russian prisoner who fought in Ukraine shows that the former inmate received clemency on the day he left jail to join the war, an act that rights activists say short-circuits the existing legal process.The document, a copy of a prison release certificate reviewed by The New York Times, is the first published evidence of what activists say is a mass pardon campaign instituted by the Kremlin to entice tens of thousands of prisoners to enter battle.

When and where to get sandbags for the impending Bay Area storm

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images San Francisco Public Works is helping the city's residents and businesses prepare for yet another atmospheric river that's expected to bring " anomalous moisture " to the region this week.From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Saturday, residents can grab up to 10 sandbags from the intersection of Marin and Kansas streets, near Cesar Chavez Street.

Constance Marten arrest: Police continue questioning after baby found

By Sean Seddon & Charley Adams

A post-mortem examination is to be held after the remains of a baby were found as police continue to question Constance Marten and Mark Gordon.The baby's body was discovered after a huge 48-hour search by hundreds of officers and volunteers near Brighton.The couple, who had been missing for 53 days, were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

Culver City's sweeping ban on outdoor camping sparks homeless debate

Culver City voted to ban camping in public places, a move that opponents say only forces homeless people off the streets at a time when the city offers few housing alternatives.A bitterly divided Culver City Council voted 3 to 2 to approve the ordinance Monday.Officials claim the ban will not be enforced until several key goals are met by the city, including the opening of a designated safe-camping site with supportive services and the conversion of 73 units into housing through the Project Homekey program.

In New England, climate change is imperiling a winter tradition

Environment "We're cooking the planet, and we're feeling it locally firsthand."FAIRLEE, Vermont - Far out in the middle of the lake, Mark Avery could still see dark ripples of open water.Nearer to shore, the ice was about three inches thick.He prayed it would hold him and a snowblower.It was Jan. 26.

Suspect in Dallas Zoo animal thefts allegedly admitted to the crime and says he would do it again, affidavits claim

(CNN)The man who faces charges stemming from a string of suspicious activities at the Dallas Zoo allegedly admitted to stealing two tamarin monkeys and trying to steal the clouded snow leopard last month, according to arrest warrant affidavits.Davion Irvin also told police that he wants to return to the zoo and take more animals if he gets out of jail, the affidavits claim.

Putin used a secret decree to pardon an ex-inmate who joined Russia's war effort, a document shows.

A secret pardon granted by President Vladimir V. Putin to a Russian prisoner who fought in Ukraine shows that the former inmate received clemency on the day he left jail to join the war, an act that rights activists say short-circuits the existing legal process.The document, a copy of a prison release certificate reviewed by The New York Times, is the first published evidence of what activists say is a mass pardon campaign instituted by the Kremlin to entice tens of thousands of prisoners to enter battle.

When and where to get sandbags for the impending Bay Area storm

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images San Francisco Public Works is helping the city's residents and businesses prepare for yet another atmospheric river that's expected to bring " anomalous moisture " to the region this week.From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Saturday, residents can grab up to 10 sandbags from the intersection of Marin and Kansas streets, near Cesar Chavez Street.

Constance Marten arrest: Police continue questioning after baby found

By Sean Seddon & Charley Adams

A post-mortem examination is to be held after the remains of a baby were found as police continue to question Constance Marten and Mark Gordon.The baby's body was discovered after a huge 48-hour search by hundreds of officers and volunteers near Brighton.The couple, who had been missing for 53 days, were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
morepeople

Wednesday BP: Pitchers and catchers report!

Good morning, baseball fans!Due to its length and sheer number of games, any given baseball season can sometimes become a bit of a blur.There are memorable wins and losses, but a lot of it starts to blend together in the churning abyss of the memory hole when you watch it day in and day out.But then the season is over and right around early January, you start jonesing for even the dullest of shutout losses to feed the baseball addiction inside of your soul.

Compass Real Estate: Big Investors Bailing Out On Stock Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

More institutional investors dumped shares in Compass last quarter as the brokerage's losses continued to pile up.Robert Citrone's Discovery Capital Management and Montreal-based Wishbone Management were among the firms that sold large amounts of Compass stock in the fourth quarter, liquidating 25 and 30 percent of their holdings, respectively, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission show.

Roku Hopes To Bounce Back With Smart TVs After Revenue Growth Plateaus | AdExchanger

Considering Roku decided to start manufacturing smart TVs in the middle of a looming recession, its Q4 results probably could have been worse.Roku's net revenue was up 13% from last quarter to $867 million.But its growth rate is flat year over year, said CEO Anthony Wood during Roku's earnings call on Wednesday.

Scottish MP Stewart McDonald says emails stolen by Russian hackers

Scottish MP Stewart McDonald has claimed his emails have been hacked by a Russian spy service.The Scottish National Party (SNP) MP for Glasgow South told the BBC his emails were stolen and he feared they would be made public after he fell victim to a phishing scam.Mr McDonald told the broadcaster the incident had occurred in early January when a hacking group believed to be linked to Russia's intelligence services emailed him pretending to be a member of his staff.

The iPhone SE 4 isn't canceled, apparently

Apple is reportedly once again working on a next-generation iPhone SE, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, despite his previous reports that it had canceled work on the phone.In a Twitter thread, Kuo says the company has "restarted" the project and that the iPhone SE 4 will feature an OLED display - a first for the company's budget line - as well as a 5G modem designed by Apple instead of longtime supplier Qualcomm.

One House Republican's unique anti-Santos pitch: Block him from profiting off his lies

The idea that once Santos leaves office, he could profit off of his story with a book or movie contract has privately percolated among - and annoyed - House Republicans.The bill would "prohibit Members of the House of Representatives who are convicted of offenses involving financial or campaign finance fraud from receiving compensation for biographies, media appearances, or expressive or creative works, and for other purposes," according to the text.

Ukraine and Russia swap 202 prisoners, including soldiers who defended Mariupol.

Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners of war on Thursday, officials from both countries said, including 63 Ukrainian soldiers who had made the last stand at the Azovstal steel plant in the southern city of Mariupol.The plant was subject to an 80-day siege early in the war that became emblematic of Ukrainian resistance to Russia's invasion.

Our Samsung Galaxy A14 5G video review is now up

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A14 5G to the US market in early January, and we've had a fun time playing with it recently.This is among the least expensive Galaxies you can buy today, with its $200 recommended retail price.It's definitely an intriguing proposition for us, as we rarely get to handle cheap devices destined for the US market, which is quite different from those in Europe or Asia, where there are many more options to pick from.
[ Load more ]