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www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Politicians showing terrible failure of leadership, says Oscar winner

Politicians in Northern Ireland have shown a terrible failure of leadership and are sending voters a dangerous message that democracy does not work, an Oscar-winning actor from the region has said.An Irish Goodbye star Seamus O'Hara, who has also appeared in television sensation Game Of Thrones, said the lack of a functioning executive gives the toxic idea that casting a vote will not matter because the electorate appears redundant.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Europe politics

Tesco boss: food inflation has probably peaked but prices will stay high

Tesco CEO Dave Lewis believes that food inflation has probably reached its peak, but prices are still likely to remain high.
Lewis also notes that the UK food supply chain has become more resilient since the start of the pandemic, but that there are still challenges with access to labour.
Tesco has invested heavily in technology to help them manage the supply chain more effectively, including the use of robots to help pack online orders. [ more ]
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

The mixed bag that NI boss O'Neill is digging into

A young Liverpool right-back who lit up League One while on loan.A Premier League left-back who has barely figured for his side.And a midfielder that started almost every game for a Scottish Premiership mid-table team.Not to mention the hugely-experienced big name, and stand-in captain, whose team was relegated from England's top flight.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

DUP bid to sort protocol issues will not be derailed by Tory psychodrama'

The DUP will not allow Westminster psychodrama to distract from work to secure further Government assurances on post-Brexit trade, its deputy leader has said.Gavin Robinson insisted the fall-out from the resignation of Boris Johnson and other Tory MPs was a matter for the Conservative Party as he warned the turmoil should not be a reason to delay delivery of legislation addressing DUP concerns over sovereignty and trade friction.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Editorial: Former Chicago IG Joe Ferguson sounds the alarm on police reform. He's right to do so.

The needless, tragic murder of Laquan McDonald, a Black teen, by a white Chicago police officer in 2014 put the city's Police Department, and the need to reform it, in the national spotlight.McDonald's death was a driving force behind the federally mandated consent decree that requires the Chicago Police Department to overhaul its training, supervision and accountability.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Chicago Water Taxi summer schedule in question

The Chicago Water Taxi, once a mainstay of the city's downtown commuting options, is working to figure out a new schedule for the third summer in a row as the number of office workers remains low.Though warm weather has arrived, the taxi's bright yellow boats aren't yet up and running.Parent company Wendella Tours and Cruises hopes to operate the boats once again on weekdays - a departure from the past two years, when they have run only on weekends, catering to tourists - but the date service will begin and the schedule remain to be seen, taxi executive Andrew Sargis said.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Letters: Banning of the Bible in Utah school district shows current idiocy at its peak

You know the current idiocy of trying to ban disliked ideas has reached its peak when the Bible itself, also called the Good Book, has been banned from elementary and middle schools in Utah's Salt Lake City school district for vulgarity and violence, a way of avoiding saying "sex" ("Utah district bans Bible from schools after citing vulgarity, violence," June 4).
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Dodgers Digest
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Giants 7, Dodgers 5: Emmet Sheehan debuts with 6 no-hit innings before pen implodes and ruins everything yet again (baserunning also embarrassing) - Dodgers Digest

Emmet Sheehan had a tough situation to debut in with the Dodgers pitching staff struggling, against the rival Giants, and with anti-LGBTQ shitheads trying to make this Pride Night into a spectacle.But he shut everything out tonight, including the Giants over six no-hit innings, and the bats came up with a crooked number in the 5th to stake the team to a lead.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Ex-Police Officers Who Fatally Shot Man Must Be Reinstated, Arbitrators Rule

Two former Oklahoma police officers facing manslaughter charges in the fatal 2021 shooting of an unarmed Black man must be reinstated and receive back pay, arbitrators who reviewed their cases have ordered.In their findings, two arbitrators separately concluded that the former officers, Nathan Ronan and Robert Hinkle, who shot Quadry Sanders, 29, a dozen times on Dec. 5, 2021, in Lawton, Okla., were unjustifiably terminated because the officers had reasonably believed that the use of force was necessary.
Dodgers Digest
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers 5, White Sox 1: Tony Gonsolin makes early homers from Will Smith & David Peralta stand up - Dodgers Digest

After dropping their last three series and losing six of their last eight games, the Dodgers got a day off and returned home.Rested up, they were at least able to take the first game of this series from the White Sox, jumping out to an early lead and cruising comfortable from there in a 5-1 victory.
Silver Screen and Roll
10 months ago
LA Lakers

Could Jalen Hood-Schifino be the perfect pick for the Lakers at pick No. 17?

Despite being a franchise known for its scouting department and draft prowess, it's been rare for the team to have a first-round draft pick in recent years.Most of that has been due to the fact that they sent many of them to New Orleans in a trade for Anthony Davis and the others have been off-loaded in other trades.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
LA Lakers

NBA mock draft: Here's what will happen after Victor Wembanyama goes No. 1

(Lewis Joly / Associated Press)

The top of the upcoming NBA draft has been settled in some circles for years, but it seemingly got cemented Oct. 5 in Las Vegas when league scouts and executives hit the Strip after seeing Victor Wembanyama play in person.They smiled as they dumped money onto blackjack tables and sipped drinks, the sight of a 7-foot-4 ball-handling, sweet-shooting teenager better than any 7-7-7 slot pull.
Fatherly
10 months ago
Fathers

What To Do When Your Autistic Child Gets Aggressive

One of the most challenging situations parents face is when they cannot calm an aggressive child.It can make parents feel scared and unsafe; when other people are around, it can be mortifying.And although there are some best practices for any parent trying to calm an aggressive child, there are specific considerations for parents of autistic children when behavior turns combative.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Wellness

How to Exercise When It's Humid

Anyone who has gone for a jog on a hot, muggy day knows how miserable it can be not only because your shirt is glued to your back, experts say, but also because humidity makes exercise much more challenging.This is because the sweat on your skin doesn't easily evaporate, said JohnEric Smith, an associate professor of exercise physiology at Mississippi State University.
Silver Screen and Roll
10 months ago
LA Lakers

Season Review: Jarred Vanderbilt

We all know the narrative by now - on February 8, the day before the trade deadline, the Lakers were five games below .500and in the Western Conference's 13th place.Then, just after noon Pacific time, the team landed D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt.Although Vando was almost certainly seen as the throw-in of the deal, following a former All-Star and a credible "laser," he has a colorable case of being the most important piece the Lakers got for Russell Westbrook, a first round pick, and two more minimum-salaried players.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

As Trump rails at prosecutors, his 2024 GOP rivals flail for a message of their own

Former President Donald Trump delivered a blunt message to Americans on Tuesday night, speaking outside his New Jersey club hours after pleading not guilty in a Miami courtroom to a vast and damning federal indictment.Today we witnessed the most evil and heinous abuse of power in the history of our country, Trump said of his second arraignment in three months, adding that the day will go down in infamy.
Fear The Fin
10 months ago
San Jose Sharks

Noah Gregor 2023 player review: Is it time to give up on the young forward?

2023 Player ReviewsThis was Noah Gregor's second best season with the Sharks and it wasn't a great one.Through four seasons with the Sharks, forward Noah Gregor appears to be unlucky.No matter how hard Gregor tries, he has trouble finding the back of the net.Nothing was worse than last season when the center's shooting percentage was 5.1 percent, but if you call this a "rebound" year, there wasn't much of a rebound.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US politics

A Year After Dobbs, Advocates Push in the States for a Right to Birth Control

One year after Justice Clarence Thomas said the Supreme Court should reconsider whether the Constitution affords Americans a right to birth control, Democrats and reproductive rights advocates are laying the groundwork for state-by-state battles over access to contraception an issue they hope to turn against Republicans in 2024.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

Supreme Court orders voting maps redrawn in Alabama to accommodate Black voters in surprise ruling

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Alabama officials to redraw the state's congressional map to allow an additional Black majority district to account for the fact that the state is 27% Black.The decision that affords additional opportunities for minority voters to elect the candidate of their choice comes as a surprise given the conservative majority on the court.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Spain news

UK is among countries with the most positive attitude towards refugees, poll finds

Britons have among the most positive attitudes towards refugees in the world, a new global poll has found, despite increased hostility from the UK government to asylum seekers.An international survey of almost 22,000 adults across 29 countries found British people had the third-most enthusiastic outlook towards refugees, just behind Spain and New Zealand.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is expected to generate some $5 billion US in economic activity | CBC News

The economy is slowing.Rising interest rates and stubbornly high inflation are squeezing indebted households.And just about every forecast is warning that a recession is looming.But there is one bright spot one place where the flashing red lights are shrugged off by an army of consumers perfectly content to spend generously: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Rush The Kop
10 months ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool will beat Chelsea on the opening day of the season

The English Premier League fixtures for 2023/24 have been released and it seems the Liverpool comeback tour will kick off with three points away against Chelsea.While the E-Fans continue to moan about a transfer window that is only a couple of days old and ask ridiculous hypothetical questions about whether we would have we would have signed Alexis Mac Allister for 70 million or not, the match going fans are scanning the new fixture lists and planning for the year ahead.
Rush The Kop
10 months ago
Liverpool FC

Robbie Fowler names two teams that will attempt to sign Mo Salah

Football world is ever-changing and evolving in different aspects.These days, the old saying that states, "it's more than just a game" has a double meaning.For some, it will be a breather from everyday life and a chance to experience emotions with other like minded individuals.However, others will be guided by greed, seeing it as nothing but a business philosophy and there is one thing that dismays me about this particular ideal.
RMNB
10 months ago
Washington Capitals

Tom Wilson getting traded to the Los Angeles Kings is 'not happening'

Earlier this week, a Los Angeles Kings podcast shared a rumor that the team was "allegedly kicking the tires on Tom Wilson."We never quite learned what that mysterious phrase means, and it's all moot now, as Elliotte Friedman says the trade is not happening.Friedman addressed the rumor on Friday's 32 Thoughts Podcast.
RMNB
10 months ago
Washington Capitals

Peter Laviolette officially announced as New York Rangers' new head coach

After mutually parting ways with the Washington Capitals hours after the regular season ended, Peter Laviolette has found a new gig 60 days later.And he's staying in the Metropolitan Division.The New York Rangers hired Laviolette to be their 37th head coach in franchise history on Tuesday after dismissing Gerard Gallant in May.
RMNB
10 months ago
Washington Capitals

Los Angeles Kings have 'allegedly kicked the tires' on Tom Wilson

According to LA Kings blogger John Hoven and The Fourth Period's Dennis Bernstein, the Los Angeles Kings are interested in Caps forward Tom Wilson.The Kings, according to Hoven, have "allegedly kicked the tires" on Wilson, which could be mean anything.Wilson, 29, is about to enter the final year of his six-year contract.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Dancer who appeared in Labyrinth with David Bowie in fight with Peckham neighbours over garden wall

A dancer who appeared with David Bowie in the movie Labyrinth has vowed to fight like a tiger in a row with her fashion designer neighbour over the boundary between their 1 million homes.Susan Lee, 71, and her neighbours Vanessa and Andrew McVickers are at war over the brick wall that runs between their gardens in Peckham, south London.
Pats Pulpit
10 months ago
New England Patriots

Patriots roster breakdown: Matthew Slater remains a valuable presence, on and off the field

With the NFL free agency and draft both in the rear-view mirror, and the final phase of voluntary offseason workouts underway, the New England Patriots are officially "on to 2023."At the moment, the Patriots 88 players on their roster.Only 53 of those players will be able to survive roster cutdowns and ultimately make the active team, with others competing for practice squad spots.
Pats Pulpit
10 months ago
New England Patriots

Patriots Minicamp Notebook: New tight end duo continues to pace offense

After wrapping up organized team activities on Friday, the New England Patriots were back at Gillette Stadium on Monday for the beginning on their three-day mandatory minicamp.Here's what went down during the session.Attendance
Absent: RB James Robinson, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR Tyquan Thornton, DB Quandre Mosely, DB Tae Hayes, WR Kayshon Boutte, OL Mike Onwenu, OT Trent Brown, DL Lawerence Guy Sr.
Limited: DB Cody Davis
Red non-contact jersey: LB Marte Mapu, OL Atonio Mafi
Takeaways
Two tight end show: As we saw throughout OTAs, the duo of Mike Gesicki and Hunter Henry continues to share the field together.
Boston.com
10 months ago
New England Patriots

Eric Mangini: Mac Jones has a long road to regain respect after losing it with 'arrogance'

Patriots Mangini said Jones was given a lot of respect and lost it.Regaining it might not be so easy.Patriots quarterback Mac Jones told reporters last week that he is trying to regain the respect of everybody in the Patriots' organization.It's an acknowledgement that some respect has been lost.Not only did Jones's play suffer in 2022, he had some on-field outbursts that drew attention to him.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Atlanta

Activists push for referendum to put Cop City' on ballot in Atlanta

A broad coalition of groups in Atlanta has launched a referendum to give voters a chance to say whether they want the controversial police and fire department training center known as Cop City built in a forest southeast of the city.The effort requires organizers to collect about 70,000 signatures from Atlanta registered voters in 60 days.
KQED
10 months ago
California

Bill Cosby Sued by 9 More Women for Alleged Decades-Old Sexual Assaults

The Associated Press does not identify people who say they have been sexually assaulted unless they come forward publicly."For years I have fought for survivors of sexual assault and today is the first time I will be able to fight for myself," Lotte-Lublin said in a statement cited by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Is O'Neill facing a 'Robertson-Tierney' conundrum?

Coverage: Live on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Sounds; live text commentary, report and reaction on BBC Sport website & app

Michael O'Neill will not exactly be at the stage of picking up the phone to Steve Clarke, but the Northern Ireland manager might soon have a similar conundrum to solve as his Scotland counterpart.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Real Madrid

Uruguay's U20 World Cup-winning stars can follow in footsteps of Suarez, Cavani

Tim Vickery, South America correspondentJun 13, 2023, 02:03 PM ET


In a surprisingly one-sided final Uruguay deservedly beat Italy 1-0 to win the Under-20 World Cup to send a nation into raptures.Olympic gold medalists in 1924 and '28, senior World Cup champions in 1930 and '50, the Uruguayans have been waiting a long time for a title of this magnitude.
Dodger Blue
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Trying To Solve 'Run Prevention' Struggles On Road

The Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen game didn't go according to plan as they suffered a 7-3 loss in the rubber match against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.The Dodgers are now back at home after finishing their road trip with a disappointing 2-4 record.L.A. went 4-6 on their previous road trip, and for the season, are just 17-19 away from Dodger Stadium.
Twin Cities
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Column: Chicago White Sox's ugly season could get uglier if Liam Hendriks is out for long

"Winning Ugly" became the mantra of the 1983 White Sox, a team that stormed back from being 8 games under .500on May 26 to win the American League West by 20 games.Despite a postseason reckoning, that '83 season was so special to Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf that the Sox wear the sartorially-challenged uniforms from that era during Sunday home games on the South Side.
Wine Enthusiast
10 months ago
Wine

The Best Virginia Wineries to Visit Right Now, According to Industry Insiders

With more than 300 wineries scattered across eight distinct AVAs, Virginia has plenty to offer oenophiles.The self-proclaimed birthplace of American wine gained popularity in the 1970s thanks to a small group of pioneers producing higher-quality wines.By the 1990s, the quantity of Virginia winemakers had multiplied to 50, and the region has been on the fast track to growth ever since.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Europe politics

Greece shipwreck disaster exposes Europe's deadly failure

The Greek shipwreck disaster is a symptom of a much larger issue, demonstrating Europe's failure to protect its citizens from the dangers of the sea.
The absence of a common European maritime safety system has led to a lack of accountability and responsibility for the tragedy, with no one party being held responsible. [ more ]
Dodgers Nation
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Roster News: LA Activates Shelby Miller Off Bereavement List, DFA Adam Kolarek

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a roster move on Wednesday, as they activated reliever Shelby Miller from the bereavement list and designated LHP Adam Kolarek for assignment.The Dodgers activated RHP Shelby Miller from the bereavement list and designated LHP Adam Kolarek for assignment.-Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers)
June 14, 2023

Kolarek made one appearance for the Dodgers, pitching 1.1 scoreless innings against the Phillies while striking out two.
Dodgers Nation
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Dino Ebel Praises Rookie Miguel Vargas, 'Hardest Worker on the Team'

It doesn't matter how talented of a player you are, everyone struggles at some point during their rookie season in the majors.There will always be growing pains but it's how players overcome those that define who they will be.Miguel Vargas had some of his biggest struggles earlier this season adjusting to life as a major leaguer, but he has started to round into form a bit of late.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

'He's kind of the stopper.' Clayton Kershaw helps Dodgers end their skid

(Jeff Dean / Associated Press)

Of the many missing ingredients that have afflicted the Dodgers ' struggling pitching staff, one has started looming large among the rest.The team's starters haven't pitched nearly deep enough into games.And, as evidenced by their 22nd-ranked team earned run average, it has led to a slew of cascading side effects.
Battery Power
10 months ago
Atlanta Braves

Braves head back home for a four-game series with the Rockies

Due to a rainout in Detroit on Tuesday, the Braves must endure a quick turnaround: a doubleheader with a late afternoon game, and then a return to Atlanta for a 7:20 p.m. start the next day.Hopefully, the Braves can avoid a travel-related let down on Thursday after their doubleheader sweep, but it is certainly something to keep an eye on.
Battery Power
10 months ago
Atlanta Braves

Braves News: Braves win streak ends, Charlie Morton faces Detroit Monday, More

Yes, eight would have been great.But a seven game winning streak that also included a 5-1 homestand against the NL East is a decent way for the Braves to start the month of June.The Braves just could not find a place for some hard hit balls to land on Sunday, and after surrendering a big sixth inning to the Nationals, Atlanta just finally dug to big of a hole to get out of.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Arts

How companies can build trust with the LGBTQ+ community during Pride and beyond

Just before the official start to Pride Month, The North Face announced it had teamed up with drag performer Pattie Gonia for its second annual Summer of Pride tour."Hi, it's me, Pattie Gonia, a real-life homosexual," the performer introduced herself in a video promoting the outdoor clothing and gear company's campaign.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Arts

Racist horror tropes are the first to die in the slasher comedy 'The Blackening'

In The Blackening, Lisa (Antoinette Robertson) and her friends try to survive a weekend getaway turned deadly.Glen Wilson/Lionsgate When Keenen Ivory Wayans's Scary Movie became a huge hit more than 20 years ago, the trope about Black characters in slasher flicks that they're usually the first to die or rarely survive until the very end was already decades old, and still going strong.
Yahoo Sports
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

WATCH: White Sox starter Lance Lynn destroys tablet in dugout

Many White Sox fans have taken to social media to express their frustration with Lance Lynn 's poor season this year.But on Tuesday night it became clear that no one is more frustrated than Lynn himself.After giving up five runs (four earned) in five innings against the Dodgers, Lynn was pulled for Garrett Crochet.
South Side Sox
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Six Pack of Stats: Marlins 6, White Sox 5

This one will likely make an appearance in this season's "worst losses of the season" retrospectives.For the second straight day, a pesky Marlins team made a successful late charge at the White Sox bullpen, which seems to have returned to its ways of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory after an excellent start to the month.
The Mercury News
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox OF/DH Eloy Jimenez is recovering from left lower leg discomfort: 'We're looking at probably 4-5 days'

Pedro Grifol wouldn't categorize Eloy Jiménez's status as day to day.But the Chicago White Sox manager said it's possible that the outfielder/designated hitter could return to action in four to five days as he recovers from left lower-leg discomfort."You still have to see how he progresses," Grifol said Friday afternoon.
Yahoo Sports
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox OF/DH Eloy Jimenez is recovering from left lower leg discomfort: 'We're looking at probably 4-5 days'

Pedro Grifol wouldn't categorize Eloy Jiménez 's status as day to day.But the Chicago White Sox manager said it's possible that the outfielder/designated hitter could return to action in four to five days as he recovers from left lower-leg discomfort."You still have to see how he progresses," Grifol said Friday afternoon.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
10 months ago
Boston Bruins

2023 Player Ratings: Have your say on the Bruins forwards

After a two-person group yesterday, we come to the biggest group of players for you to rate this off-season: the forwards!Get yourself a cup of coffee and prepare to plow through this one, as we have four lines (plus scratches) of guys to rate.Some guys knocked it out of the park, others continued to produce consistently, and still others had ups and downs or failed to secure a permanent spot on the roster.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC music

Opinion | A Rubicon Moment' for Donald Trump

Affirmative Action: Help or Hindrance?A New' Beatles Song Image Donald Trump boarding a plane in Miami after making his court appearance.I did everything right and they indicted me, he said in a speech after his arraignment.Credit...Doug Mills/The New York Times To the Editor: Re Trump Thrives in a Broken System.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Conservative Temecula school board fires superintendent in latest controversial move

The conservative school board in Temecula Valley fired without cause the superintendent of the school district Tuesday, adding to its list of recent controversial decisions that have drawn national attention.The board, with a 3-1 vote, ousted Jodi McClay, who had served as the Temecula Valley Unified School District superintendent since June 2020.
KQED
10 months ago
Independent films

Racist Horror Tropes are the First to Die in the Slasher Comedy 'The Blackening'

In a breezy 90 minutes, the crew's dynamic is clearly established and challenged as grudges are resurfaced, crossbows get flung, and bodies start dropping.The delight is derived from the highly specific comedic details, which consistently manage to take well-worn observations about Black culture - a fraught relationship with the TV show Friends and how certain signifiers might mark some people as "Blacker" than others, for starters - and stretch them in a myriad of unexpected directions.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Health

VA hospitals are outperforming private hospitals, latest Medicare survey shows

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs takes care of about 9 million veterans at 1,255 facilities.It is the nation's largest integrated health care system.Charles Dharapak/AP A nationwide Medicare survey released today found that veterans rated Veterans Affairs hospitals higher than private health care facilities in all 10 categories of patient satisfaction.
All U Can Heat
10 months ago
Miami Heat

Miami Heat 2023 Trade Value Rankings: What is Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson's trade value?

Ranking the nine Miami Heat players under contract for next season in terms of trade value.This is not a list of player power rankings.This is a ranking of the Miami Heat's nine players under contract for next season in terms of trade value.For example, Jimmy Butler comes in at second, behind Bam Adebayo, not because Adebayo is better than Butler but because Adebayo, at 25 and under a team-friendly deal, has way more trade value to the 29 other NBA teams than the 33-year-old Butler.
All U Can Heat
10 months ago
Miami Heat

3 Miami Heat players who definitely shouldn't be back next season

Following an absolutely incredible playoff run that ended in an NBA Finals loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Miami Heat enter an offseason full of questions regarding the construction of their roster.Honestly, the fact that the Heat made it as far as they did with the way the team is built should be considered a massive accomplishment.
All U Can Heat
10 months ago
Miami Heat

Three reasons the Miami Heat can bounce back in pivotal Game 4

The Miami Heat enter Friday night's pivotal Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets behind in a series for the first time this postseason, and their season is very much on the line.A loss would put the Heat into a 3-1 hole with Game 5 set for Denver, while a win would even the Finals and keep Miami's championship hopes alive.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

I'm 100% committed to England, says Rashford

Manchester United 's Marcus Rashford says he is "100% committed" to England for a trip to New York following his withdrawal from international duty in March.The forward, 25, missed Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine with an injury.At the time, England manager Gareth Southgate defended the forward's decision to go to the United States.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
Manchester United

It's mad': Marcus Rashford calls for an end to gruelling season schedules

E ngland forward Marcus Rashford has reiterated calls for the "mad" football calendar to be reconsidered by authorities.The Manchester United talisman is expected to make his 62nd and 63rd appearances of the season when England round off a gruelling campaign, which included a winter World Cup, with Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
Manchester United

David De Gea leaving would be a crime', says Manchester United coach

Recent reports have linked the Spanish international with a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League as his contract at Old Trafford enters its final stages.As it stands, De Gea will be a free agent at the end of the month and an increasing number of players are moving to Saudi Arabia.United manager Erik ten Hag, however, has consistently backed the 32-year-old despite a series of high-profile errors this season and the club are reportedly looking to extend his current deal.
Truthout
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

GOP Claims Docs Safe at Mar-a-Lago Because Bathroom Door Had a Lock

The former president was formally indicted at a courthouse in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday.Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks on June 10, 2023, in Greensboro, North Carolina.Win McNamee / Getty Images Former President Donald Trump baselessly suggested on his Truth Social account on Tuesday that the documents he improperly transferred from the White House were planted at his Palm Beach, Florida, estate as a result of orders to the DOJ from special counsel Jack Smith.
Medium
10 months ago
Vue

Accelerating Product Development with Chakra UI Library in Next.js Projects with TypeScript

In today's fast-paced development landscape, efficiency and speed are crucial factors when it comes to shipping high-quality products.Building user interfaces (UIs) that are visually appealing, responsive, and accessible often demands significant time and effort.However, with the emergence of powerful UI libraries like Chakra UI, developers can streamline their workflow and expedite the development process.
Acm
10 months ago
Digital life

ChatGPT in the Classroom

ChatGPT is an AI-powered chatbot that can be used in the classroom to facilitate student-to-teacher interactions and provide personalized feedback.
ChatGPT can be used to supplement lectures or as an alternative to traditional education models, such as flipped classrooms, in engaging students with course content in a more interactive way. [ more ]
Yahoo Sports
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Column: Chicago White Sox's ugly season could get uglier if Liam Hendriks is out for long

"Winning Ugly" became the mantra of the 1983 White Sox, a team that stormed back from being 8 games under .500on May 26 to win the American League West by 20 games.Despite a postseason reckoning, that '83 season was so special to Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf that the Sox wear the sartorially-challenged uniforms from that era during Sunday home games on the South Side.
Silver Screen and Roll
10 months ago
LA Lakers

Will the Lakers bring Malik Beasley back next season?

Malik Beasley was one of the three players the Lakers acquired at the trade deadline in exchange for Russell Westbrook.Coming off averaging 13.4 points on 35.9% 3-point shooting in his Utah Jazz stint (which lasted for about 55 games), the addition of Beasley was needed, considering that the Lakers had to address their perimeter shooting concerns during the regular season.
Dodgers Nation
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dave Roberts Addresses Dodgers Issues Winning on the Road

Sometimes you just need a little home cooking to get you back on track and for the Dodgers, they need it badly.After dropping another series on the road this past weekend, the club has now lost four of their past five road series and they have a losing record away from the friendly confines of Dodger Stadium.
Dodgers Digest
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Let's Remember Some Dodgers: Jolbert Cabrera & Joel Guzman - Dodgers Digest

If you rewound back to the Spring of 2006 and were told Jolbert Cabrera, who was just about two years removed from his 620-day tenure as a Dodger, would ultimately end up with about 17 times more plate appearances for Los Angeles than a prospect who spent five years among the franchise's top 11 prospects, you'd be stunned and likely very disappointed.
Black & White & Read All Over
10 months ago
Juventus

The rise of the brick-layer and other good things from a bad Juventus season

The fairytale from the Upside Down is officially over.I honestly can't decide if this season was the longest or the shortest, but it was certainly the most excruciating.The negative elements of this 2022-23 campaign, on and off the field, are so obvious, so omnipresent, and so palpable that they don't even need to be stated.
KQED
10 months ago
Books

'The Talk' is an Epic Portrait of an Artist Making His Way Through Hardships

1. Darrin Bell's graphic novel, "The Talk: Conversations about Race, Love & Truth" is a thought-provoking exploration of race, love, and truth.
2. The book is organized into conversations between Bell and various individuals, including family, friends, and strangers, to illustrate the complexity of the issues surrounding race and identity.
3. Bell's work is important for readers of all backgrounds, as it encourages us to have meaningful conversations about [ more ]
Exchangewire
10 months ago
Marketing tech

Novatiq Announces Conclusion of 11m Funding Round

Today (June 13th, 2023) Novatiq, the telco-verified digital identity platform, announced it has concluded a funding round of £11m, including a £2.6minvestment from Intent HQ, the privacy-first AI customer analytics and personalisation platform.The two companies are forming a strategic partnership to transform how brands, publishers, and ad tech intermediaries activate advertising campaigns, based on first-party customer intelligence from telco operators.
Exchangewire
10 months ago
Marketing tech

Guardian Partners with IAS to Surpass Singapore's Media Quality Benchmarks Across Live Campaigns - ExchangeWire.com

Integral Ad Science (IAS), a global leader in digital media quality, published a case study in Singapore with Guardian Health & Beauty, the No.1 Health & Beauty Retailer in Singapore, which exceeded the country's benchmark via IAS holistic media quality and media efficiency solutions across live campaigns.
Exchangewire
10 months ago
Marketing tech

Lumen Research Launches New Carbon Measurement Tool for Greener Ads Powered by Scope3

Lumen Research, the global attention technology company, is today (June 8th, 2023) announcing the launch of a new carbon measurement tool with Scope3, the end to-end emissions measurement company for the media and advertising supply chain, in order to create a powerful way to track the carbon cost of digital advertising across the funnel and allow advertisers to target high attention/low carbon ad inventory.
Hardwood Houdini
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

1 bad, 1 great, and 1 fair Boston Celtics trade package for Malcolm Brogdon

After a disappointing finish to the season, the Boston Celtics are looking to retool this offseason.While one potential way to shake up the roster would be to trade All-NBA Second Team member Jaylen Brown, a much easier trade to make would be trading away Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon.Brogdon was acquired last offseason and is set to make $22.5 million this coming season.
Eater
10 months ago
Food & drink

Why, Exactly, Do We Love Old Restaurants?

We were driving home from Sedona, Arizona, to Los Angeles.There were blue skies and snow-capped red mountains; I'd like to think we were listening to Willie Nelson, but it was probably Haim.We stopped in Quartzite, Arizona, (population: 2,358) at a roadside antiques store that was more of a tent than a building, where we bought a very affordable and cumbersome glass punch bowl with a dozen tiny glass cups and a heavy glass ladle.
www.scientificamerican.com
10 months ago
Science

Science Shouldn't Give Data Brokers Cover for Stealing Your Privacy

When SafeGraph got caught selling location information on Planned Parenthood visitors last year, the data broker responded to public outcry by removing its family planning center data.But CEO Auren Hoffman tried to flip the script, claiming his company's practice of harvesting and sharing sensitive data was actually an engine for beneficial research on abortion accessbrandishing science as a shield for shredding people's privacy.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Mental health

I couldn't outrun my trauma': nobody talks about parenting with complex PTSD

1. Parenting with complex PTSD can be an incredibly challenging experience, and often comes with feelings of guilt and shame.
2. It is important to seek professional help and support from mental health professionals and other support groups to manage the condition.
3. Practicing self-care and talking to others who have gone through similar experiences can be helpful for those living with complex PTSD and parenting. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
10 months ago
Austin

In blistering motion, state seeks limited gag order in Taylor murder trial - Austin Monitor

Monday, June 12, 2023 by Nina Hernandez
In a blistering motion filed last week, the Travis County District Attorney's Office requested a limited gag order in the trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor.Taylor is charged with murder in the 2020 shooting of Mike Ramos."The state respectfully requests that the court grant the state's motion and find that pretrial publicity, including defense counsel's public statements and posts, could cause imminent and irreparable harm to the judicial process that will deprive the litigants of a just resolution in this case," Travis County District Attorney José Garza writes in the motion.
Austin Monitor
10 months ago
Austin

Council takes a step toward ending compatibility standards - Austin Monitor

Friday, June 9, 2023 by Jo Clifton
City Council members on Thursday took their first major step toward making key changes to rules limiting the height of buildings near single-family homes on a citywide basis.Austin's compatibility rules, which are among the strictest in the country, have been blamed consistently for the city's failure to produce reasonably priced housing.
Dabearsblog
10 months ago
Chicago Bears

A Tight Look at the 2023 Tight Ends, Part I: Total Usage & Man v. Zone

Johnathan Wood | June 12th, 2023
All of a sudden, the Bears' TE room looks fairly stacked, as they return Cole Kmet - who led the team in receiving in 2022 - and added veteran Robert Tonyan as their TE2.As you can see in the table below, this gives Chicago two TEs who put up starting-caliber volume in 2022.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Nicola Sturgeon says she's innocent of any wrongdoing'

1686544243 Nicola Sturgeon issued a defiant statement after she was released from custody on Sunday.The former first minister was questioned as a suspect by detectives looking into claims that 600,000 in donations for an independence campaign was misspent by the party.She was later released without charge pending further investigation.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Why is the SNP under investigation over its party finances?

Police Scotland's investigation into alleged financial irregularities within the Scottish National Party (SNP), known as Operation Branchform, has taken a further twist after Nicola Sturgeon was arrested.Police Scotland said the former SNP leader, who quit in February, is in custody and is being questioned by detectives.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Nicola Sturgeon arrested in investigation into SNP's finances

Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested by police investigating allegations of financial misconduct at the SNP.The former first minister is being held in custody and questioned by detectives looking into claims that 600,000 in donations for an independence campaign was misspent by the party.Ms Sturgeon, who stepped down in April, is the third high-profile SNP figure to be arrested as part of Operation Branchform, the Police Scotland name for the investigation.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Water warnings mapped: 19 places across the UK you should not swim

With temperatures hotting 30C this weekend, the UK has been issued with an extreme heat warning.The UK Health Security Agency has upgraded a yellow alert for the weekend to an amber heat-health alert, covering five regions - southeast England, the West Midlands, East Midlands, east of England and the southwest.
Black & White & Read All Over
10 months ago
Juventus

By the numbers: Juventus' 2022-23 season in review

Editor's note: This will begin our annual season in review.Over the next week, we will be dishing out or position by position ratings as well as looking back at the job done by ' manager.So, please, keep a look on both the website as well as the podcast for what we have in store as we look back on a tumultuous 2022-23 season.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

The Failed Affirmative Action Campaign That Shook Democrats

What looks like progress the growing number of Latino students is attributable mostly to demographic growth, he said.The 2020 campaign to restore race-conscious affirmative action in California was close to gospel within the Democratic Party.It drew support from the governor, senators, state legislative leaders and a who's who of business, nonprofit and labor elites, Black, Latino, white and Asian.
Pinstripe Alley
10 months ago
New York Yankees

Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been a plus defender in the outfield

Isiah Kiner-Falefa had a rough first year in pinstripes.A lightning rod for criticism and the the fanbase's primary hate vessel, IKF garnered the ire of fans because of a laundry list of honestly unfair reasons.First, the Yankees opted for a stopgap shortstop instead of signing one of the numerous elite free agents available at the position that winter.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Wellness

A 20-Minute Boxing Workout to Build Strength and Endurance

Walking into a boxing gym can be an assault on the senses, whether it's the ringing of a bell, the smell of accumulated sweat or the quick rat-a-tat of the speed bag.But if you stay for a while, you'll find that boxing provides one of the most complete workouts available, blending full-body strength training and cardiovascular endurance with exercises designed to improve balance, coordination and reflexes.
Washington Post
10 months ago
Washington Nationals

An eighth-inning defensive meltdown costs Nationals in loss to Braves

Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia is unable to come up with this grounder off the bat of Atlanta's Matt Olson in the seventh inning Friday.(Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)ATLANTA - The Washington Nationals have proved themselves good enough to be in tight games against the best teams in baseball.They're good enough to take leads into the late innings against these teams.
ProFootballTalk
10 months ago
Dallas Cowboys

Tony Pollard on hip-drop tackle: It would be hard to take it out of the game - ProFootballTalk

In a divisional round playoff game, 49ers defensive back Jimmie Ward caught Tony Pollard from behind and grabbed the Cowboys running back around the waist.Ward meant no harm, but the tackle - nicknamed a "hip-drop tackle" - ended with Ward's body rolling over Pollard's left leg.Pollard fractured his fibula and required surgery to repair ligaments in his ankle.
ProFootballTalk
10 months ago
Dallas Cowboys

Vikings release Dalvin Cook - ProFootballTalk

Dalvin Cook is finally set to hit the open market.As expected, the Vikings did not find a last-minute trade partner and therefore announced on Friday that they've released Cook.Minnesota let it be known on Thursday that the club would make the move on Friday.Cook was set to make $10.4 million in base salary in 2023.
Hubspot
7 months ago
Online marketing

15 Call-to-Action Statistics You Need to Know About to Increase Your Conversion Rate

You're leaving money on the table by not using effective call-to-actions (CTAs) in your marketing campaigns.To help you create irresistible CTAs and move a higher percentage of people down your marketing funnel, we've compiled a list of 15 relevant call-to-action statistics.We scoured the internet for the latest research papers, reports, and case studies.
San Francisco Bay Times
10 months ago
SF LGBT

Ann Rostow: Trump Judge Tells Tennessee Where to Stuff Its Drag Ban - San Francisco Bay Times

By Ann Rostow-
Trump Judge Tells Tennessee Where to Stuff Its Drag Ban For the first time in many weeks, I have something positive to report at the top of my column.In Tennessee, a federal judge appointed by Donald Trump struck down the state's vaguely worded ban on drag shows in a definitive 70-page ruling.
San Francisco Bay Times
10 months ago
SF LGBT

Pride and Joy - San Francisco Bay Times

By Joanie Juster-
There is much to be proud of as we head into the marathon known as Pride Month: accomplishments, milestones, and victories deserve to be celebrated, even-or maybe especially-as we face unprecedented challenges.Keep your strength up; it's going to be quite a month.But then, so was May.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden sign Atlantic declaration' but hope of trade deal ends

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden have announced a deal for transatlantic cooperation that moves the UK firmly into the US administration's economic orbit and marks a revival in ties after the turbulence of Brexit.Unveiling the so-called Atlantic declaration at a joint press conference with Biden at the White House, Sunak was explicit that the closer links were designed to bolster economic security in response to threats from China and Russia.
Wiz of Awes
10 months ago
Washington Wizards

The potential Washington Wizards pick Taylor Hendricks has superstar upside

The 2023 NBA Draft is only two weeks away and anticipation about who the Washington Wizards are going to select with their no.8 pick is building with every passing day.As all signs point to a rebuild in Washington, the Wizards need to try to find their next franchise player to build on.The priority needs to be drafting the best player available rather than focusing on positional fit.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
10 months ago
Real estate

What is PITI and How Does it Affect Your Mortgage?

The mortgage industry has its own language, and in order to understand it, homebuyers need to learn different acronyms and jargon when shopping for a home loan.A typical home loan payment or mortgage payment involves a single payment, which is the sum of four different line items: the loan principal, interest, taxes, and insurance - also referred to as PITI.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Is California facing a home insurance crisis like hurricane-ravaged Florida?

Farmers Insurance had covered Don Baker's light-gray house with powder-blue trim since he and his family moved to Boulder Creek 13 years ago.A few weeks ago, he got notice his policy won't be renewed after it expires in August.Baker looked around and got an offer from State Farm to cover his home nestled among redwood trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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