What will be Aaron Judge's final home run total for 2023?
Expectations were obviously high for Aaron Judge entering the 2023 season.He clubbed an American League record 62 homers to earn himself both a long-coveted MVP award and a $360 million contract in the offseason.He was also named the Yankees ' first captain since Hall of Famer Derek Jeter's retirement in 2014, cementing his status as the leader of this new generation of Bombers.
At the time I'm writing this, the Tampa Bay Rays are 29-9, 4.5 games up on the AL East.They're the toast of baseball, and although I wish we didn't have to heap praise on the franchise, credit is due - they've played terrific baseball.They lead the world in runs, home runs, ERA and wRC+, which if it held up for the entire year would be the best mark in baseball history.
With great projections comes great responsibility for the Atlanta Braves
Projections for the Atlanta Braves' upcoming season are optimistic, with FanGraphs predicting them to win 98 games and have a high chance of making the Postseason.
In previous seasons, the Braves have often outperformed their projections, leading to skepticism towards these models. [ more ]
Braves News: Final spring training game, Michael Harris projections, and more
The Atlanta Braves ended spring training on a high note and defeated the Boston Red Sox 7-5.Orlando Arcia kept his hot streak alive and homered in the fourth inning.With spring training behind us, the Braves have made it to DC, where they open up the regular season against the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
Michael Harris II is already establishing himself as a star, and a fan favorite for the Atlanta Braves.In 2022, we all know he won Rookie of the Year, edging out teammate Spencer Strider.It was a battle that was extremely entertaining, and encouraging for the immediate and longer term future.Harris ended his rookie campaign with an impressive 4.8 fWAR over only 114 games.
Dodgers Prospect Notes: Grove returns, Liranzo taking flight, OKC walk-off again, Miller promoted - Dodgers Digest
May 21st, 2023 Scoreboard ====== With the Dodgers reeling from injuries at the major league level, some welcome news arrived on Sunday - Michael Grove returned to action with Oklahoma City, and he had a little bit more in the tank than he showed in April:
For OKC, Michael Grove made his first appearance since going on the IL a month ago.
Dodgers @ Cardinals, May 18, 2023: A 10-game road trip begins in St. Louis - Dodgers Digest
Somehow, the Dodgers left Los Angeles with another series victory yesterday afternoon as they improved to a National League-best 17-7 home record.It's probably useful to once again check in on those bullpen pitch totals...So with the run of 13 games in 13 days reaching a midway point today, the Dodgers could use some length from Julio Urias while facing the last place team in the National League.
Diamondbacks @ Dodgers March 30, 2023: Julio Urias gets the Opening Day nod to begin the 2023 season - Dodgers Digest
The offseason has thankfully come to an end, and real baseball begins today.After a disappointing offseason that has the Dodgers entering the 2023 season with more question marks than they've had in quite some time, it's time for at least six months of meaningful baseball.The Dodgers aren't the overwhelming favorites in the NL West as they lost a ton of talent while the already-talented Padres added another All-Star shortstop, but all those projections and predictions get tossed out the window with games starting today.
All these design flaws make Tesla's Cybertruck sound even more terrifying
The Tesla Cybertruck seems to be forever getting pushed back.The company began taking orders back in November 2019, but three-and-half years later, those early customers still don't know when they can expect to receive their dystopian sci-fi pickup (or how much they'll have to pay for it).A leaked internal presentation may explain at least part of the reason for the delays, revealing problems with braking, handling, noise and leaks.
May 8, 2023- Zachary Ward, research scientist in the Center for Health Decision Science at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, was the lead author on two recent papers in Nature Medicine: one that predicted trends in global maternal mortality and a second that evaluated the effectiveness of interventions to curb maternal deaths.
King and Queen give thanks as William and Kate greet well-wishers in Windsor
The Prince and Princess of Wales surprised fans in Windsor with a walkabout as the King and Queen thanked well-wishers for their support.William and Kate made the unannounced appearance ahead of Sunday's star-studded coronation concert at Windsor Castle and were seen shaking hands and chatting to revellers.
King and Queen deeply touched' at celebration of glorious' Coronation Day
The King and Queen were deeply touched by the nation's celebration of their historic coronation, Buckingham Palace has said.As the festivities continued on Sunday with Big Lunches attended by royals, and a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle, the Palace said newly-crowned Charles and Camilla are profoundly grateful to those who helped make it such a glorious occasion.
Coronation celebrations continue with royals at lunches and glittering concert
The coronation celebrations will continue on Sunday with big lunches attended by royals and a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle.The King and Queen will join around 20,000 members of the public at the coronation concert where, along with other family members, they will see performances by Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.
Each year with the predictions column I start by going back to the previous year's piece.The goal is to get more than 50 percent right, while not making boring predictions.Not once in all of the years of doing this have more turned out right than wrong.Wait, wait - stop the presses!For the first time ever, the rights topped the wrongs.
Each year it's a rush to get all of the projections in.And inevitably, after the year is over, you wonder why more weren't done.It's a vicious cycle.Anyway, the season starts for the Mets on Thu...
Are Florida's insurance regulators stretched too thin?
As insurers project how a pile of new laws will affect profits and losses, regulators in Tallahassee are falling behind in their efforts to review and approve rate hike requests.Though the shortcomings are not immediately affecting consumers, if not repaired, policyholders could find themselves paying more than they should for insurance coverage or, if they move or buy insurance from another company, difficult to be tracked down if regulators determine they are owed refunds.
The Fed is not done with rate hikes, even as the housing industry begs for mercy
Bond yields and rates started to rise as the debt ceiling was getting closer and closer, and we have had such big bond market auctions to deal with that pushed yields higher, even after a tame inflation report, Mohtashami said.Once the bond auctions are done with, the economic data should be impacting the 10-yield Treasury yields, he added.
Fed pauses rate hikes in June. But how long will it last?
Policymakers also want to evaluate the impact of their actions on the economy so far.The Fed imposed its fastest series of rate increases since the 1980s, but it wants to avoid over-tightening and causing a significant recession.May's inflation data aided the Fed in making today's decision.The Consumer Price Index in May rose just 4% year over year, before seasonal adjustment, compared to a 4.9% increase in April.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's second-place finish at 400 meters increases intrique
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In the 10 months since producing a world-record time that redefined what was possible in the 400-meter hurdles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone had raced outdoors just once, and not since August.The void was filled by projections about what the sprinter, only 23, could run - particularly if she added a new event.
6 Common Misconceptions About El Nino and Its Impact on California Weather | KQED
After a four-year hiatus, El Niño is widely expected to make a grand reentrance this summer, ushering in the possibility of yet another wet, stormy winter."It looks like it's full steam ahead," UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain said in a live YouTube interview last week, in which he placed the likelihood of a strong El Niño event at greater than 50% - even as projections still vary widely.
Versatile Red Sox Infielder Reportedly Suffers Injury Setback
Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox were hopeful to receive more middle infield depth early this week with the return of Yu Chang.But the versatile infielder won't be rejoining the Red Sox as expected.Chang, who had successful surgery on a broken hamate bone in his left wrist in late April, suffered an injury setback as he is dealing with soreness in his hand while on a rehab assignment, The Boston Globe's Alex Speier reported Monday.
ESPN Pinpoints Red Sox's 'Best News' Of 2023 MLB Season So Far
The Boston Red Sox have been a team of high variance this season.They've looked really good at times.And they've looked bad on occasion.Still, it's hard to argue with the overall results, as the Red Sox entered the week having won eight of their last nine games to improve their record to 21-15.That in itself is good news for Boston, a club surrounded by tempered outside expectations ahead of the 2023 campaign.
Red Sox Weekend Warmup: What To Know Before 2023 Season-Opening Series
The 2022 Major League Baseball season undoubtedly left a bad taste in the Boston Red Sox's mouths.The Red Sox seemingly were on an upward trajectory after reaching the American League Championship Series and falling just two wins shy of the World Series in 2021, but they failed to build on the momentum, instead stumbling to a 78-84 record and a last-place finish in the AL East.
Orange County teacher placed on leave after video of sexual anatomy lesson goes viral
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Prostate stimulation, anal penetration and sex toys: These were the topics discussed in an Orange County high school class that led to a teacher being put on leave.Judy Rehburg, a teacher of physiology and AP Environmental Science at El Dorado High School in Placentia, was filmed by a student discussing sexual anatomy and related subjects with the class.
CLIMATEWIRE | The Arctic could see ice-free summers as early as the 2030s, scientists say.That's as much as a decade earlier than previous studies have suggested.The findings, published Tuesday in the scientific journal Nature Communications, warn that even aggressive global climate action may not be enough to stop it.
This Massive Scientific Discovery Sat Hidden in a Museum Drawer for Decades
Flora Lichtman: You are listening to Scientific American's Science, Quickly, and I'm Flora Lichtman.This week I want to take you bird-watching.But I'm not talking about an ordinary passerine peep show.We're skipping the songbirds.[CLIP: North American Cardinal sound] Lichtman: It's a no fly zone for hawks and raptors.
Rishi Sunak will accept a recession if necessary to get inflation rates down
Rishi Sunak has backed interest-rate hikes to calm inflation even if they increase the risk of the UK entering a recession.The prime minister has set halving inflation by the end of the year as one of the five key tests he has asked voter to judge him on.But in a new blow to that ambition, ministers have been warned that the UK will see the highest inflation rate and nearly the slowest growth of any advanced economy this year.
UK economy still lagging behind other nations despite upgraded forecast
The UK economy will continue to lag behind other countries in the group of seven (G7) advanced economies this year, despite improved growth projections, new analysis has shown.Only Germany, which fell into a recession over the start of the year and is set to stagnate throughout 2023, will perform worse than the UK.
Britain's economy to suffer second worst growth in G7 this year
Britain's economy will suffer the second worst growth in the group of seven (G7) advanced economies this year, new analysis has revealed, while unemployment will rise.Only Germany, which fell into a recession over the start of the year and is set to stagnate throughout 2023, will perform worse than the UK, despite improved growth projections.
Brandon Crawford activated from IL, David Villar optioned; Luke Jackson begins rehab
A few minutes ago, the San Francisco Giants announced that David Villar had been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento after yesterday's game in order to activate Brandon Crawford for today's finale in Arizona.Not a surprising move by any stretch - Susan Slusser interviewed him in an article published May 10th where even he knew the writing was on the wall - but another one that shows the Giants are walking a tightrope when it comes to rebuilding and developing.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has accused the SNP of campaigning for a Tory government, during rowdy exchanges at Holyrood.The past week has been coloured by electioneering from both Labour and the SNP in the wake of local elections in England.Despite a collapse in the Conservative vote, with the party losing more than 1,000 council seats, projections suggest Labour could fall short of an overall majority if the results were repeated at the general election expected next year.
Spring Training stats review: Which Braves' players stood out?
Disclaimer: This post was written with Spring Training stats through Saturday's games.Since then, Eddie Rosario hit a few homers, Sean Murphy hit a homer, and there's probably some other stuff that might slightly change the conclusions herein, but probably not that much.Make whatever mental adjustments you feel are warranted accordingly.
Wildfires, pollution bring Chicago hazy skies, red sunsets
You may have been wondering about the recent vibrant, reddish sunsets and hazy skyline in Chicago.What's behind these phenomena can be traced back to a combination of particulate matter and smoke from Canadian wildfires and pollutants that create ground-level ozone.These conditions have occurred before, as recently as last July when wildfires in the western United States caused red suns and moons and hazy skies to be visible across Illinois.
Illinois Democrats announce deal reached on state budget
SPRINGFIELD - Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the leaders of the Illinois legislature announced Wednesday that they have reached a deal on a roughly $50 billion state budget, which they plan to bring before the Senate for a vote later in the day.The deal comes after lawmakers missed a self-imposed Friday deadline for approving a spending plan amid dissension among Democrats, who control the governor's office and both legislative chambers, over how to balance the ballooning cost of a health care program for immigrants with other party priorities.
Outcome Health co-founder did not teach underling fraud, defense attorney says during closing arguments
The co-founder and former president of Outcome Health did not teach an underling to commit fraud and did not intend to deceive clients, an attorney said Thursday as closing arguments continued in the widely watched criminal fraud trial of three former Outcome executives.Attorneys entered a third day of closing arguments Thursday, with a lawyer representing former co-founder and president Shradha Agarwal getting her turn to make a final impression on jurors.
Census data shows urban counties rebounding, but Cook County's population has yet to recover from pandemic dip
While some urban counties are bouncing back from a pandemic-driven exodus, Cook County's population has yet to recover its losses, according to U.S. Census data released Thursday.Cook County remains the second largest county in the U.S. at 5.1 million residents, but its population fell by more than 68,000 residents last year, the second biggest decline among all counties.
Former Outcome Health CEO not to blame for fraud, attorney argues as trial winds down
The former CEO of the once lauded Chicago tech start-up Outcome Health did not commit fraud but rather trusted the wrong person, a defense attorney argued Wednesday morning, as closing arguments continued in the trial of three former company executives.After more than seven hours of closing arguments from a government prosecutor, the defense began its turn Wednesday giving closing arguments in the criminal trial against former Outcome CEO Rishi Shah, former President Shradha Agarwal and former Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Brad Purdy.
Review: Julia Wolfe's unEarth' Is Crowded Out by Multimedia
Since moving back into David Geffen Hall this season, the New York Philharmonic has tried to use its newly renovated, technologically adept space to give extra multimedia glamour to a few premieres.Etienne Charles's San Juan Hill opened the season in October, and dealt directly with the midcentury displacement of economically vulnerable populations on the blocks that became Lincoln Center.
YouTube Creators Are Zeroing In On Livestreaming. Here's Why | AdExchanger
The creator marketplace is rapidly embracing livestreaming to bring in bigger bucks.Smosh, for example, started out 18 years ago as a sketch comedy duo on YouTube.Since then, it has expanded its talent and production teams to monetize content on other social video platforms.In 2021, Smosh hired its first CEO, Daniel Tibbets, a TV vet who is simultaneously serving as GM of Latino-focused media brand El Rey Network, where he's been for seven years.
An Eye on the Sky Fine-Tunes the Golf Tournament Below
PITTSFORD, N.Y.Well before daybreak on Thursday, Stewart Williams joined an urgent discussion in a small second-floor room at Oak Hill Country Club, near the nation's northern border.The night had brought cool temperatures, clear skies and gentle winds and that was a problem.Frost was thickening on the golf course and, less than two hours before the P.G.A. Championship's scheduled start, the tournament's top official needed to know when it would melt.
Duet AI vs Copilot: All the similarities and differences
Both Google and Microsoft have now revealed their respective AI productivity tools, Duet AI and Copilot, with each set to become embedded within all the apps with which workers will have become familiar.Many will have become familiar with generative AI over the past few months in the form of chatbots such as ChatGPT or AI art, but what these products offer is AI tips, drafting, and reformatting as built-in features of productivity software.
Coinbase Losses Expected to Narrow; Analysts Seek Details About International Exchange
Helene is a U.S. markets reporter at CoinDesk, covering the US economy, the Fed, and bitcoin.She is a recent graduate of New York University's business and economic reporting program.Traders of U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) will likely get some relief when the company reports first quarter earnings for 2023 on Thursday.
Panel approves NYC education spending plan even with fate of state budget, school funding still unknown | amNewYork
New York City's Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) approved a proposed $37.5 billion education budget last week, but some panelists charged that the move was premature because the state budget has yet to be finalized.That concern centers around the Fair Student Funding Formula, which is responsible for calculating $10 billion of the state's education budget.
Congress must address debt ceiling by June 5, Yellen warns
If Congress does not address the debt ceiling by June 5, the US Treasury Department will not have enough funds to pay all of the nation's obligations in full and on time, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday.Based on the most recent available data, we now estimate that Treasury will have insufficient resources to satisfy the government's obligations if Congress has not raised or suspended the debt limit by June 5, she wrote in a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other congressional leaders.
Debt default could occur in early June, forecasters say, backing Yellen
Two new analyses are backing Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's forecast that the nation could default on its debt and unleash economic chaos as soon as early June if Congress doesn't act.The projections, which are roughly in line with those issued last week by Yellen and the Congressional Budget Office, add to the pressure on House Republicans and President Joe Biden, who may have only a few weeks to hammer out their vast differences over addressing the debt ceiling.
UK net migration up with Ukraine and Hong Kong arrivals
UK net migration rose to a record 606,000 last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said.Net migration is the difference between the number of people arriving in the UK, and the number leaving.The rise is driven by resettlement schemes for people leaving Ukraine and Hong Kong as well as overseas students.
New England Patriots links 5/24/23 - Let the position battles begin: QB, WR, third-down back... More!
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Mark Daniels sums up the top position battles as OTAs are underway for the Patriots.2. Tyquan Thornton vs. Kendrick Bourne.'The Patriots have an interesting depth chart at receiver'.Doug Kyed puts the focus on the Patriots' most important positional battles at OTAs.Conor Ryan tells us the five things to watch for as Patriots begin OTAs.
Patriots among 5 teams to vote against new fair catch rule, per report
NFL ownership voted to adopt a new fair catch rule on Monday that will likely further disincentivize kickoff returns.Every kickoff that is fairly-caught within the receiving team's 25-yard line will automatically be placed at the 25 this upcoming season.Per the league's own projections, this will reduce the return rate from 38 to 31 percent.
New England Patriots links 5/22/23 - OTAs begin today! Kayshon Boutte's high upside, RPOs for Mac?
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Evan Lazar notes the Patriots are hoping that Calvin Anderson and Riley Reiff will help solidify the offensive line for the upcoming season.Paul Perillo talks about how 6th-round pick Bryce Baringer is ready is assume punting duties in New England.Patriots 2023 roster breakdown: Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar discuss the current roster and depth chart battles; JuJu Smith-Schuster, Christian Gonzalez & more.
Scott Pioli explained what he thinks the Patriots will do in the 2023 NFL Draft
Morning Sports Update "The whole idea of 'turning heads,' honestly, Bill doesn't care about that."The Bruins lost in overtime to the Panthers 4-3 in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series on Wednesday night.Boston still leads the series 3-2 ahead of Friday's Game 6 in Florida (puck drops at 7:30 p.m.) The Red Sox dropped the series finale against the Orioles 6-2.
Yellen Warns of Missed Payments if Debt Limit Is Not Lifted
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said on Wednesday that it was almost certain that the United States would not have enough cash to continue to pay all of its bills on time beyond early June and that she would soon provide Congress with a more precise update about when the nation could default if the debt limit is not raised.
Good morning.It's Tuesday.We'll hear from a scientist who figured out that New York City is sinking, in part because all the buildings weigh 1.68 trillion pounds.We'll also look at why the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is proposing raising the base fare to $2.90.Image Credit...Karsten Moran for The New York Times Maybe you have had that sinking feeling lately.
Good morning.It's Tuesday.We'll hear from a scientist who figured out that New York City is sinking, in part because all the buildings weigh 1.68 trillion pounds.We'll also look at why the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is proposing raising the base fare to $2.90.Image Credit...Karsten Moran for The New York Times Maybe you have had that sinking feeling lately.
Theater By Christopher J. Beale Imagine you're an American, tasked with flying to China to drum up new business.You don't speak Mandarin, and you only have a few business contacts.You'll need to trust those contacts, and their various translators with your professional future.Sounds daunting, right?
Review | A watery mythological realm is given flesh at the Smithsonian
"Consider the Sky and the Sea," by Ayana V. Jackson, is on view at the National Museum of African Art exhibition "From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson."(Collection of the artist/Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim Gallery) The premise of Ayana V. Jackson's exhibition at the National Museum of African Art is horrific yet hopeful.
Ten illuminating lighting designs featured on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a modular light informed by ocean waves and a solar-powered mood lamp that mimics sunlight are among the latest lighting designs to be featured on Dezeen Showroom.Other lighting products include a collection of outdoor lights by Danish brand Nordlux, a portable lamp by French brand Petite Friture and glass table lamps by British brand Voltra.
Analysis: Saving Transit Would Be Cheaper Than Letting it Die
A new analysis of the costs of not helping Bay Area public transportation agencies fill a $2.5 billion funding gap found that it would cost former riders twice that much - $5 billion - in annual car ownership costs alone.A bus stop in Downtown Oakland.Photo: Jenna Fortunati A new analysis of the costs of not helping Bay Area public transportation agencies fill a $2.5 billion funding gap found that it would cost former riders twice that much - $5 billion - in annual car ownership costs alone over the next five years.
Turning the Corner - Who Will be the Odd Man Out in Washington's Starting Secondary?
Washington went to the well early and often in the 2023 NFL Draft.Cornerback was widely considered the deepest overall position in the entire draft class and Ron Rivera and company took full advantage of that depth, selecting Emmanuel Forbes 16th overall and following that up at number 47 with Quan Martin, a versatile slot corner/safety.
The 5 O'Clock Club: What can we expect from Terry McLaurin in 2023?
The 5 o'clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn't much being published.Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.Terry McLaurin is better than most non-Commanders fans give him credit for.
Should Will Levis' slide change Commanders 2023 NFL Draft plans?
Should the alarming slide from quarterback Will Levis alter the Washington Commanders' plans on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft?Many projected the consensus top-four quarterbacks to go relatively early during the 2023 NFL Draft.While that proved to be the case for Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Anthony Richardson, there was one who wasn't so lucky.
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.
Tories pledge not to enter any electoral pacts after Labour says no grubby deal'
The Conservatives have pledged not to enter any electoral pacts with other political parties after being told by Labour to rule out a grubby, desperate deal for power.Rishi Sunak's press secretary had refused to rule out entering a coalition government with rivals despite the Prime Minister accusing Sir Keir Starmer of plotting to team up with others.
Sunak not ruling out coalitions despite accusing Starmer of plotting' pacts
Rishi Sunak is not ruling out entering into a coalition government in the future despite accusing Sir Keir Starmer of plotting to team up with other parties.The Prime Minister's press secretary declined to speculate on the outcome of the next general election after being asked if Mr Sunak could form a pact with the DUP or other parties.
Tories rule out electoral pacts after Labour demands no grubby deals'
The Conservatives have pledged not to enter any electoral pacts with other political parties after being told by Labour to rule out a grubby, desperate deal for power.Rishi Sunak's press secretary had refused to rule out entering a coalition government with rivals despite the Prime Minister accusing Sir Keir Starmer of plotting to team up with others.
Yousaf confident of general election win and potential IndyRef2
Scotland's First Minister is confident his party can win next year's general election and any subsequent independence referendum the SNP can extract in a hung parliament.Projections last week following the local elections in England suggested Labour could struggle to gain an overall majority at Westminster in the UK-wide vote expected next year, if the result was to be repeated, with the SNP keen to make clear its negotiating position in a hung parliament.
James Nesbitt: All NI political parties attending coronation is sign of progress
James Nesbitt has said he thinks it is a sign of progress that every main political party in Northern Ireland turned up for the King's coronation.Political leaders from across the world were in attendance at the ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Saturday, including Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill and DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.
BBC to film coronation festivities with 150 cameras
The BBC will have 150 cameras covering the coronation festivities, including the procession to Westminster Abbey and the ceremony itself.Broadcasting from temporary studios in London and Windsor, the corporation will also be at the ten sites of its Lighting Up The Nation event.There will be choreographed lasers, projections and drone displays over historic bridges and buildings, including Blackpool seafront in Lancashire, as part of the Coronation Concert.
King's Coronation: Meet London's biggest Royal superfan
A s the preparations for the King's Coronation get underway, one person is particularly ecstatic.John Loughrey, a Royal superfan from Streatham, has already started camping out in London so he can experience the celebrations in full.Mr Loughrey became fascinated by the Royal family from the age of six, when he saw his mother reading magazines about Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend.
Once a wellness haven for American elites in search of mountain air, Asheville, N.C., has reinvented itself many times over the last century.In recent years, the city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, has become a culinary hot spot, with multiple award-winning restaurants, and an inordinate number of breweries.
Big Ben will be lit up with a series of projections to mark the King's coronation.Images of the national flowers of all four home nations a rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock will be projected on to the London landmark in red, white and blue, the colours of the Union Flag.The words of the national anthem, God Save the King, will then appear across the tower before the projection culminates with the coronation emblem, designed by Sir Jony Ive, a British product designer and chancellor of the Royal College of Art.
Landmarks to light up in celebration of King's coronation
Colourful illuminations will light up landmarks across the UK to celebrate the King's coronation this weekend.As part of the Coronation Concert, choreographed lasers, projections and drone displays will radiate over historic bridges and buildings on Sunday.Seven of the 10 locations involved in the event, Lighting up the Nation, have been disclosed so far, including Blackpool seafront in Lancashire, where people can join a viewing party from Blackpool Tower.
It's a long season and the San Francisco Giants have played just 16.67% of it.They're 11-16, though, and that's not good.Does that mean they're not a good team?Better question: does that mean they don't have the potential to be? Let's see if we can figure that out by looking at the things they've done well and those things they haven't.
In just about 72 hours, the San Francisco Giants will kick off the 2023 season against the New York Yankees.This is the best time of year to be a baseball fan* because everything is perfect, shiny, and new.There are so many possibilities - nothing's set in stone*, and the team can wind up being whichever version you've predicted them to be.
Every day, Pinstripe Alley offers updates on what the ' top American League opponents are up to through the Rivalry Roundup.The AL East is well-trodden ground there, but with the month of April coming to a close, we're going to take a peak around MLB as a whole and check in with each of the other five divisions.
Spring Training stats review: Which Braves pitchers stood out?
Disclaimer: This post was written with Spring Training stats through Saturday's games.Make whatever mental adjustments you feel are warranted accordingly.We previously did this exercise for hitters, so let's do it for pitchers now.All the same caveats apply.Here's another, very big caveat: the schedule was so packed with appearances and tryouts, and cramped by split squads and WBC warmups and the like, that nobody really got all that many innings.
Scottish economy will not return to growth until 2024, experts warn
Challenging economic conditions could stretch into the summer of 2023, experts have warned, with a new report stating Scotland will only return to growth next year.Projections suggest gross value added (GVA) a measure of the value of goods and services produced will fall by 0.6% during 2023, with this decline largely concentrated in the first six months.
Is A Computer Science Degree Worth It Amidst Tech Layoffs?
Is a computer science degree worth it?That's a question computer science graduates may ask as they read news of massive layoffs in the tech industry.According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median usual weekly wage for full-time employees who have obtained a degree was US$1,525 in the first quarter of 2022, compared to US$827 for those with only a high school diploma and no college.
Strictly by the numbers, projections for the 2023 season aren't all White Sox and Cubs fans could wish.Projection systems suggest the answers won't be enough to satisfy fans.The PECOTA system at Baseballprospectus.com projects the Sox at 79-83, a step down from the 81-81 last year from a team that had been expected to be a World Series contender.
Surprisingly, Lou Trivino thus far has been the positive part of last deadline's big deal to bring in Frankie Montas.He struggled in 2022 for Oakland, but after coming to the Bronx he was able to turn his season around.He has experience as a closer, and has shown an ability to succeed outside of that role as well.
SFUSD cuts a blow to underserved schools in Mission, Excelsior
As San Francisco public school principals turned in their 2023-24 budget proposals to Superintendent Matt Wayne this past Friday, many scrambled to find solutions to cuts at schools that have seen slight enrollment reductions over the last few years.So far, John O'Connell, June Jordan and Cleveland High School are three schools in for cuts of around $200,000 each.
At this point last year, Jose Trevino wasn't on the radar of Yankees ' fans.It seemed like Kyle Higashioka was set to be the starter with Ben Rortvedt - acquired in the Josh Donaldson/Isiah Kiner-Falefa trade that also sent Gary Sánchez away - in position to be the backup.However, Rortvedt was - and seemingly forever remains - injured, and as we got closer to Opening Day, the Yankees decided they needed someone else with some MLB experience.
Will Angels make the playoffs? Don't expect guarantees from GM Perry Minasian
The Angels could use a bit of swagger.They could use an October too.Yes or no, Perry Minasian: Is this a playoff team?"We'll find out," Minasian said.Minasian, the Angels' general manager, earned respect throughout the sport for a second consecutive winter of guiding owner Arte Moreno away from the brightest stars in the free-agent constellation and focusing instead on desperately needed depth.
Climate change enables spread of flesh-eating bacteria in US coastal waters
Cases of a potentially fatal infection from a seawater-borne pathogen have increased off the US Atlantic coast as ocean waters warmed over the last 30 years and are expected to rise further in future because of climate change, according to a study published on Thursday by Scientific Reports, an open-access journal for research on the natural sciences and other topics.
The Boston Red Sox have experienced a great deal of variance over the last decade-plus.Between multiple championships and last-place finishes, the team and their fans have seen it all of late.Recent seasons, including 2022, were no exception.One year after making it to the ALCS, the Red Sox finished below .500
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The Dallas Cowboys hit a home run in last year's draft, and their overall track record suggests they'll multiple immediate contributors to add to what has been a tremendous start to the offseason after they traded for Stephon Gilmore and Brandin Cooks, and re-signed free agents Donovan Wilson ad Leighton Vander Esch.