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☆ The plastics industry says chemical recycling could help banish pollution. It’s ‘an illusion,’ critics say
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Laura Paddison | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —A squat, light-colored building in Tigard, Oregon, was supposed to be part of a game-changing new solution for the global plastics industry. And unlike mechanical recycling, where the quality of the product declines each time, chemical recycling promises virgin-quality plastics. Chemical company Dow says it plans to build multiple chemical recycling facilities in the US and Europe, adding as much as 600,000 tons (1.2 billion pounds) of recycling capacity by 2030. “Mechanical recycling simply uses less energy and chemicals than does chemical recycling, making it overall cheaper and less environmentally impactful,” she said. With that kind of industry pressure, said Congdon, it’s easy to see why chemical recycling may be attractive to policymakers.

Persons: Jennifer Congdon, Congdon, “, ”, Big, Yuri Cortez, Davis Allen, what’s, isn’t, Taylor Uekert, Chaideer Mahyuddin, Mike Kemp, Brightmark, NREL’s Uekert, Allen, ” Congdon Organizations: CNN, Regenyx, Plastics, Getty, Climate Integrity, Companies, Chemical, Dow, Oil, Exxon, American Chemistry Council, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Beyond Plastics, ACC, Center Locations: Tigard , Oregon, Venezuela, AFP, Europe, Asia, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, London, Baytown , Texas, Ashley , Indiana, Macon, Bibb , Georgia, Indiana, The Indiana

Orleck and Tamari are among at least 50 professors arrested at campus protests across the country, according to a CNN review of police records, court filings, and news reports. (Since April 18, more than 2,400 students have been arrested amid protests on more than 50 campuses.) Officials from several universities where professors were arrested in connection with recent protests declined to comment on individual cases. All the professors, Blair said, were “expecting to get arrested.” Though Blair himself was not arrested, at least four other UCLA professors were that day. “I want to say some of my colleagues, particularly at Emory and Washington University, were treated much more brutally.

Persons: Orleck, whiplash, Steve Tamari, Louis, Tamari, “, Caroline Fohlin’s, Fohlin, Gregory Pflugfelder, Isaac Kamola, Alex Kent, ”, Kamola, “ There’s, Gregory Fenves, Fenves, Emory, Carol Folt, Andrew Guzman, Minouche Shafik, Joseph Howley, Graeme Blair, Blair, ‘, ” Orleck, she’d “, they’re, Sian Leah Beilock, WMUR, ” Tamari, Mo, Christine Tannous, Andrew Martin, hasn’t, ‘ Don’t, “ Don’t, ” Michael Allen, ” Allen, Allen, I’m, St . Louis, Michael Allen “, Chancellor Martin, Bikrum Gill, Gill, ” Gill, it’s Organizations: CNN, Dartmouth College, Washington University, Palestinian, Emory University, Columbia University, New York Times, American Association of University, ’ Center, Defense, Faculty of Columbia University, Getty, Emory, University of Southern, USC, Columbia, UCLA, Justice, Green, Hanover Police Department, Police, Louis Post, AP Protesters, Boeing Company, Israel Defense Forces, University, Desirée, Virginia Tech Locations: New Hampshire, St, Palestinian American, Atlanta, New York, Columbia’s, Palestine, Gaza, Los, Los Angeles, Dartmouth, Emory, Palestinian, American, Louis , Missouri, Missouri, Illinois, Louis, Washington, Israel, St .

☆ Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies before the House Homeland Security Committee about the Biden Administration's FY2025 budget request in the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill on April 16, 2024 in Washington, DC. Senators voted to dismiss both articles of impeachment and end the trial, with Democrats arguing that the articles were unconstitutional. Still, Republicans similarly moved to dismiss former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial in 2021, weeks after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Johnson had said he would send them to the Senate last week, but he punted again after Senate Republicans said they wanted more time to prepare. The impeachment trial is the third in five years.

Persons: Alejandro Mayorkas, Joe Biden, impeaching Mayorkas, Mike Johnson, Mayorkas, Schumer, Chuck Schumer, William McFarland, Kevin F, Mark Green, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Michael McCaul, Clay Higgins, Ben Cline, Andy Biggs, Michael Guest, Laurel Lee, Harriet Hageman, Andrew Garbarino, Pfluger, Democratic Sen, Patty Murray, Murray, Missouri Sen, Eric Schmitt, Mitch McConnell, McConnell, Donald Trump's, McConnell —, Trump, Johnson, he's, I'm, Joe Biden's, Donald Trump Organizations: Homeland, House Homeland Security, Biden, Cannon, Republicans, House Republicans, Democrats, —, Republican, of Homeland, Democratic, National Archives, Capitol, Senate, Democrat, Tennessee Rep, Congress Locations: Washington , DC, Mexico, U.S, WASHINGTON, Texas, Washington, Missouri, Ky, New York, New York City, Ukraine, Mayorkas

☆ Meteorites may be lost to Antarctic ice as climate warms, study says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Ice sampling occurs on a blue ice area during the 2022 Chilean Antarctic Institute field mission. “As the climate continues to warm, Antarctic rocks are sinking into the ice at an increasing rate. Meteorites are particularly plentiful in blue ice fields. Steven Goderis/Vrije Universiteit BrusselResearchers have identified areas of meteorite-rich blue ice mostly by luck. “The main worry is the logistical aspect of searching for Antarctica meteorites, which is already difficult today due to the remoteness of Antarctica.

Persons: Maria Valdes, ”, Valdes, Robert A, “, José, wasn’t, Balchenfjella, Steven Goderis, Veronica Tollenaar, ” Valdes, Tollenaar, ” Tollenaar, Harry Zekollari, Katherine Joy, Matthias van Ginneken, van Ginneken, Kevin Righter, Righter Organizations: CNN, Field, University of Chicago, Pritzker Center, Meteoritics, Polar Studies, Antarctic Institute, University of Santiago, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Université Libre de Bruxelles, University of Manchester, University of Kent’s, Astrophysics, NASA Johnson Space Center Locations: Antarctica, Chile, Vrije, Université, Belgium, Houston

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, a person informed of the deal told The Associated Press. Chicago will receive a conditional 2025 pick, another person familiar with the details of the trade told the AP. The move is a strong signal the Bears will draft a QB -- perhaps USC’s Caleb Williams -- with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Fields figures to back up nine-time Pro Bowler Russell Wilson, who signed a one-year deal with the Steelers on Friday.

Persons: Justin Fields, Caleb Williams, Bowler Russell Wilson, Kenny Pickett, Wilson, Fields, Ryan Pace, Matt Nagy, Matt Eberflus, Ryan, it’s, Williams, Keenan Allen, DJ Moore, Rob Maaddi, Will Graves, ___ Organizations: CHICAGO, Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, Associated Press, Chicago, AP, haven’t, NFL Network, Steelers, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia Eagles, Bears, NFL, USC, Oklahoma, Los Angeles Chargers, Panthers, Carolina, AP Pro Football Locations: Carolina, Chicago, Tampa , Fla, Pittsburgh

☆ Inside the rise of true-crime podcast empire MrBallen, from TikTok and Amazon to live events
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In the four years since he began creating content, MrBallen has become a fixture in the true-crime world and built an empire that spans video content, podcasts, live events, and a talent-management company. "I realized that I had first-mover advantage on TikTok," Allen told Business Insider. "This is a 50-50 partnership through and through, where he has his side of the business, and I have my side of the business," Witters said. "I'll never run out of content," Allen said. Now, Ballen Studios publishes four weekly podcasts, with more shows to be released this year, as well as weekly content across all social platforms.

Persons: Doja Cat, MrBallen, John Allen, Addison Rae, Allen, Nick Witters, Witters, John, Cadence13 Zak Levitt, Joe Rogan's, Nick, we've Organizations: YouTube, Business, Ballen Studios, Amazon Music, Spotify, Ballen

4 Kansas extended its home winning streak to 18 games with a 64-61 win over No. Kansas (19-5, 7-4 Big 12) got 14 points from Dajuan Harris, 13 from KJ Adams and 11 from Johnny Furphy. Baylor (17-6, 6-4) was led by Yves Missi with 21 points and Walter with 17. Baylor again trimmed it to a one-possession game at 44-41, but a 9-1 Kansas run opened a double-digit lead. Kansas led by as many as 13 points in the first half before Baylor trimmed it to 34-28 at halftime.

Persons: LAWRENCE, Kan, — Hunter Dickinson, Nicolas Timberlake, Bill Self, “, ”, Scott Drew, “ We've, ” You'll, Patrick, Mahomes, Kevin McCullar, Timberlake, Drew, Dajuan Harris, KJ Adams, Johnny Furphy, that’s, Yves Missi, Walter, ” Dickinson, you've, couldn't, Kevin, Dickinson, We’re Organizations: Baylor, ” Baylor, Chiefs, Jayhawks, Bears, ” Kansas, Kansas, NEXT Baylor, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, AP Locations: Kansas, ” Kansas, Allen Fieldhouse . Kansas, ”, Houston, . Kansas, Oklahoma . Kansas

☆ Hamptons mansion once listed for $150 million sells at auction for less than $90 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Robert Frank | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

A Hamptons estate that once listed for $150 million before falling into bankruptcy was sold at auction Wednesday for $88.5 million. The four-acre estate in Southampton, New York, known as La Dune, was sold by Concierge Auctions at a starting bid of $66 million. The property was sold in two parts — one house sold for $40.5 million and the other for $38.5 million. The buyer premium brings the total sale to $88.5 million. It was most recently listed in 2022 at $150 million.

Persons: Woody Allen Organizations: Hamptons Locations: Southampton , New York

☆ How the 1970s oil crisis created the right turn on red
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN —In America, traveling through red lights on right turns has become a rule of the road. States introduced it as a gas-savings measure: The theory was that it would reduce idling at red lights. Right-on-red was a gas-savings tool during the 1970s oil crisis. There has been little national research in recent years on the effect of right-on-red turns on pedestrian safety. Banning right on red is not a “panacea for pedestrian safety problems,” Dumbaugh said, but could help prevent pedestrian and car accidents in busy intersections.

Persons: Woody Allen, Hall ”, he’d, Marty Lederhandler, Hyoung Chang, ”, Eric Dumbaugh, Jason Dozier, Bill Clark, RTOR, Banning, ” Dumbaugh, that’s, don’t Organizations: New, New York CNN —, AP, New York City —, Washington D.C, MediaNews, Denver Post, Florida Atlantic University, Atlanta City, Nationwide, Governors Highway Safety Association, Getty, Research, Atlanta, Republican, ” Locations: New York, America, California, Los Angeles, United States, New York City, Connecticut, Atlanta, Denver, Indianapolis, Raleigh, Washington, San Francisco, Indiana

1 UCLA led by Lew Alcindor — later Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — played No. There have been 43 games pitting the nation's top two teams, most recently Gonzaga's victory over UCLA on Nov. 23, 2021. John Shumate and Gary Brokaw led the way against mighty UCLA star Bill Walton, though he would get his revenge. DUKE 85, NORTH CAROLINA 84 — Feb. 9, 2012It would be a “great games” list without one matchup along Tobacco Road. ___For more on the 75th anniversary of the AP Top 25: https://apnews.com/the-ap-top-25-at-75___Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 basketball polls throughout the season.

Persons: Lew Alcindor —, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar —, Elvin Hayes, Hayes, ” Hayes, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Bill Bradley, Cazzie Russell, — Jan, Digger Phelps, John Shumate, Gary Brokaw, Bill Walton, Ralph Sampson, Larry Johnson, Greg Anthony, Stacey Augmon, Jerry Tarkanian's, Nolan Richardson's, Walter McCarty, Jeff Brassow, Travis Ford, Austin Rivers, Tyler Zeller, Jan, Buddy Hield, Perry Ellis Organizations: Astrodome, UCLA, Houston, titans, Cougars, Bruins, Associated Press, Michigan State, Indiana State, NCAA, PRINCETON, Madison, Garden, Princeton, Tigers, Wolverines, NOTRE DAME, Fighting Irish, Pauley, CHAMINADE, Wayland Baptist, Cavaliers, UNLV, Razorbacks, KENTUCKY, LSU, Wildcats, DUKE, NORTH, Heels, Devils, Sooners, Kansas, Jayhawks, AP Locations: Texas, Kentucky, MICHIGAN, Michigan, VIRGINIA, Wayland, ARKANSAS, Arkansas, NORTH CAROLINA, KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, Allen, Oklahoma

Purdue is back atop The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll, right where it spent so much of last season. 15 after getting walloped by Colorado State in the Hall of Fame Classic championship game. IN AND OUTVillanova, BYU and Colorado State not only entered the poll but jumped right into the top 20. ON THE DOORSTEPMemphis, San Diego State, Colorado, Ohio State and TCU received the most votes among those outside the poll. ___Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season.

Persons: Matt Painter, ”, Marquette, Allen, Houston, Duke, “ I've, Rick Barnes, “ I’ve, ” Gonzaga, Creighton, James Madison, Bryant, Butler, ___ Organizations: Purdue, Press, Boilermakers, Maui Invitational, Gonzaga, Marquette —, ” Purdue, Marquette, Tennessee, UConn, Huskies, Allen Fieldhouse, Miami, Baylor, ” Volunteers, Florida Atlantic, ESPN, Aggies, Colorado State, of Fame, Villanova, BYU, Rams, Mississippi State, FAU, Owls, Virginia Tech, Loyola Chicago, Hall of Fame, Mobile Center, Baylor Scheierman, Wildcats, Cougars, USC, Memphis, San Diego State , Colorado , Ohio State, TCU, Princeton, Tigers, CONFERENCE, SEC, Big Locations: Gonzaga , Tennessee, Kansas, Maui, Arizona, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, James Madison , Alabama , Illinois, Oklahoma, Kissimmee , Florida, Kansas City , Missouri, Illinois, Colorado , Michigan State , Arkansas, Virginia, San Diego State , Colorado ,

☆ 'Give him the benefit of the doubt': Why one gay GOP leader is holding his fire on Mike Johnson — and wants to know if he has any gay friends
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

Again, not to predetermine or predispose the speaker, I just don't know how many gay people he knows. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she voted against him in part because he voted for the "Democrat gay marriage bill." So you're out of step, you're out of line, Marjorie, if you've got a problem with gay marriage. I don't think during that time, President Obama or then-Vice President Biden were supportive of LGBT equality. I'm not surprised it tracks with where he is on gay marriage, it tracks with where he is on LGBT acceptance issues in society.

Persons: Mike Johnson's, We've, Charles Moran, —, Mike Johnson, Johnson, litigating, Moran, he's, Steve Scalise, Tom Emmer, …, Jim Jordan, I'm, Kat Cammack, Johnson's, litigate, He's, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rick Allen, Emmer, Joe Biden, Marjorie, you've, I've, we've, Donald Trump's, Dylan Mulvaney, Bud Light, Obama, Biden, Hillary Clinton, It's, it's, Lawrence, Barack Obama, Eric Holder, That's, they're, haven't Organizations: Republican, Service, Republicans, Republican Conference, Representatives, Research, LGBT, Democrat, House Republican Conference, Senate, US Initiative, Trump, . Texas, Defense, Republican Party, Human, Education Law, HRC Locations: Roman, America, Louisiana, Georgia, ., Florida

☆ NFL roundup: Lions storm back in fourth, stun Bears
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Jared Goff, who threw a season-high three interceptions, engineered two fourth-quarter scoring drives and finished with 236 yards passing and two touchdowns for Detroit (8-2). Wilson completed 27 of 35 passes for 259 yards in the Broncos' fourth consecutive victory. Joshua Dobbs completed 20 of 32 passes for 221 yards, one touchdown and one interception for Minnesota (6-5). Giants 31, Commanders 19Tommy DeVito threw three touchdown passes and the New York defense forced six turnovers in a victory over Washington in Landover, Md. Bills 32, Jets 6Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and Buffalo avenged a Week 1 loss to New York with a victory in Orchard Park.

Persons: David Montgomery, David Reginek, Jared Goff, Justin Fields, DJ Moore, Goff, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, Aidan Hutchinson, Fields, Russell Wilson lobbed, Courtland, Sutton, Wilson, Joshua Dobbs, Dobbs, Dorian Thompson, Robinson, Dustin Hopkins, Pittsburgh . Thompson, Deshaun Watson, Jaylen Warren, Warren, Kenny Pickett, Dak Prescott, Tony Pollard, Prescott, Carolina's, DaRon Bland, Bryce Young, Young, Jordan Love, Love, Christian Watson, Love's, Jayden Reed, Aaron Jones, Emanuel Wilson, Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen, Joey Bosa hobbled, C.J . Stroud, Stroud, Tank Dell, Devin Singletary, Murray, Trevor Lawrence, Calvin Ridley, Will Levis, Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Ramsey, Tyreek Hill, Hill, Tagovailoa, Aidan O'Connell, Davante Adams, Antonio Pierce, Tommy DeVito, Isaiah Simmons, Sam Howell, Howell, Saquon Barkley, DeVito, Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk, Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, White, Josh Allen, Joe Brady, Ken Dorsey, Allen, Zach Wilson, Tim Boyle, Boyle, Lucas Havrisik, Geno Smith, Jason Myers, Kenneth Walker III, Cooper, Smith, Matthew Stafford, Royce Freeman Organizations: Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Ford Field, Bears, Detroit, Chicago, Broncos, Vikings, Courtland Sutton, Denver, Minnesota, Browns, Steelers, Pittsburgh, UCLA, Cleveland, Cowboys, Panthers, Dallas, Carolina, Packers, Chargers, Los, Green, Texans, Cardinals, Houston, Arizona, Jaguars, Titans, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Dolphins, Raiders, Miami, Las Vegas, Miami Gardens, NFL, Las, Giants, New, Washington, 49ers, Buccaneers, Tampa, Bills, Jets, Buffalo, AFC East, Miami . New, Rams, Seahawks, Seattle, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, USA, Montgomery, Cleveland, Charlotte, N.C, Green, Los Angeles, Angeles, Miami, Fla, Tyreek, Las Vegas, New York, Landover, Md, DeVito, Francisco, Tampa Bay, Santa Clara, Calif, Tampa, Orchard Park, Miami . New York, Inglewood , Calif

BALTIMORE (AP) — Soon after U.S. bishops inside a Baltimore hotel approved materials on how Catholics should vote in 2024 elections, their recently ousted colleague and dozens of his supporters rallied outside the annual fall business meeting. We are serving migrants in our dioceses.”Outside the meeting’s last day of public sessions, Strickland, the ousted bishop, continued to make his presence known. When the pope asked Bishop Strickland to resign, it was a wound to the whole church,” Allen said. Many U.S. Catholic student centers are named in honor of Newman, which Bishop William Byrne, a former college chaplain, pointed out. ___Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Persons: —, Bishop Joseph Strickland, Pope Francis, restate, ”, William Lori, Strickland, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Pope Francis ’, Mary Rappaport, Suzanne Allen, “, Bishop Strickland, ” Allen, Rappaport, ” Strickland, Cardinal John Henry Newman, Newman, Bishop William Byrne, ” Newman, Robert Barron, ” ___ Smith Organizations: BALTIMORE, U.S . Conference of Catholic Bishops, U.S, Catholic, ___, Lilly Endowment Inc, AP Locations: Baltimore, Tyler , Texas, America, ”, United States, Alexandria , Virginia, Westport , Connecticut, Winona, Rochester, Minnesota, Pittsburgh

☆ Trump hung up on Kim Kardashian in 2021 because he thought she voted for Biden, book says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Trump hung up on Kim Kardashian after he assumed she had backed Biden, per a forthcoming book. In "Tired of Winning," Jonathan Karl writes that Trump rebuffed Kardashian after she asked for help with a clemency plea. Kardashian previously made high-profile visits to the White House to meet with Trump in 2018, 2019, and 2020. AdvertisementAdvertisementIn 2018, then-President Donald Trump welcomed Kim Kardashian to the White House as the reality star advocated for sentencing reform for nonviolent offenders. AdvertisementAdvertisementMonths after Trump left the White House, Kardashian reportedly called Trump to get his endorsement for a clemency plea.

Persons: Trump, Kim Kardashian, Biden, Jonathan Karl, Kardashian, —, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Karl, Axios, Mike Allen, Kamala Harris Organizations: Trump, Service, ABC News, White, Grand Old Party

Getting a second chance after missing wide right from 41 yards thanks to Buffalo being flagged for too many players, Lutz connected on a 36-yard field goal attempt as time expired to secure a 24-22 win over the sloppy, turnover-prone Bills on Monday night. The Broncos (4-5) have won three straight and four of six since a 70-20 loss at Miami. Lutz made four field goals and Javonte Williams scored on a 3-yard run. Allen’s second interception came in the final minute of the first half, and on the first play from scrimmage after Lutz hit a 49-yard field goal to put Denver up 12-8. Allen fluttered a pass up the left sideline that was easily intercepted by Fabian Moreau, which led to Lutz making a 40-yard field goal to close the half.

Persons: Wil Lutz, Lutz, “, ”, Russell Wilson, Josh Allen, Ken Dorsey’s, Sean McDermott, Dorsey, ” McDermott, ” Lutz, Riley Dixon, Javonte Williams, Allen scampered, Wilson, Wilson —, Jerry Jeudy, Taron Johnson, Johnson, Courtland Sutton, I’m, Justin Simmons, “ You’re, it’s, ” Allen, Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo’s, Denver’s Ja’Quan McMillan, James Cook, Allen, Gabe Davis, Simmons, Allen’s, Allen fluttered, Fabian Moreau, ___ Organizations: — Broncos, Broncos, Miami, Kansas City, AFC West, Chiefs, Bills, AFC East, Buffalo, Buffalo’s, Denver, NEXT, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, ___ AP NFL Locations: ORCHARD, Denver, Buffalo

☆ NFL roundup: C.J. Stroud breaks out as Texans clip Bucs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Stroud led a 75-yard drive in 40 seconds after Baker Mayfield put Tampa Bay ahead with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton, the duo's second scoring hookup of the day. Stroud completed 30 of 42 passes, connecting with Noah Brown six times for 153 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown. Mayfield connected on 21 of 30 passes for 265 yards for the Buccaneers (3-5), who lost their fourth straight game. Vikings 31, Falcons 28Joshua Dobbs fired a go-ahead, 6-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Powell with 20 seconds remaining, and Minnesota beat host Atlanta. Tune completed 11 of 20 passes for 58 yards, threw two interceptions and lost a fumble on one of Cleveland's seven sacks.

Persons: C.J ., Shaquil Barrett, Troy, Stroud, Tank, . Stroud, Baker Mayfield, Cade Otton, Noah Brown, Dalton Schultz, Dell, Dare Ogunbowale, Ogunbowale, Ka'imi Fairbairn, Mayfield, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon, Mixon, Tee Higgins, Allen, Diggs, Dalton Kincaid, Joshua Dobbs, Brandon Powell, Dobbs, Jaren, Taylor Heinicke, Mary, A.J . Brown, DeVonta Smith, Kenneth Gainwell, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Lamb, Patrick Mahomes, Bryan Cook's, Tua Tagovailoa, Raheem Mostert, Hill, Keaton Mitchell, hadn't, Gus Edwards, Odell Beckham Jr, Justin Tucker, Seattle's Geno Smith, Jaxon Smith, Njigba, Cleveland, Clayton Tune, Tune, Jordan Love, Aaron Jones, Brett Rypien, Matthew Stafford, Rypien, Sam Howell, Howell, Chad Ryland, Washington, Jahan Dotson, Joey Slye, Paulson Adebo, Adebo's takeaways, Derek Carr, Tyson Bagent, Justin Fields, Kenny Moore, Moore, Bryce Young's, Josh Jacobs, Antonio Pierce, Josh McDaniels, York's Daniel Jones, Jones Organizations: Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NRG, Tank Dell, ., Tampa Bay, Texans, Buccaneers, Bengals, Bills, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Vikings, Falcons, Atlanta, Arizona Cardinals, Eagles, Cowboys, Philadelphia, Dallas, Chiefs, Dolphins, Kansas City, NFL, Miami, Ravens, Seahawks, Baltimore, Seattle, AFC, Browns, Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Packers, Rams, Patriots, Washington, New England, New, Saints, Bears, Chicago, Colts, Panthers, Indianapolis, Carolina, Pro Football, Raiders, Giants, Las Vegas, The Raiders, Las, ESPN, Thomson Locations: Houston , Texas, USA, C.J . Stroud, Troy Taormina, Tampa, Dell, Buffalo . Buffalo, Minnesota, Miami, Frankfurt, Germany, Arizona, Green, Los Angeles, New, Foxborough, New England, New Orleans, Charlotte, N.C, Carolina, Las, New York, Las Vegas, York

And it lived up to it.”Dickinson lived up to the hype, too, finishing with 21 points, eight boards and five assists. “We have 10 new guys who really, none of them have really played Division I basketball," longtime NC Central coach LeVelle Moton said. Dickinson had 17 points, seven boards and four assists by halftime; the Eagles had 18 points, eight rebounds and two assists. “He's going to be a problem, and he's not just going to be a problem for North Carolina Central. BIG PICTURENC Central will find life much easier in the MEAC, where the Eagles were picked to finish third this season.

Persons: LAWRENCE, Kan, — Hunter Dickinson, Allen Fieldhouse, “, I’m, Dickinson, ”, I've, ” Dickinson, Nic Timberlake, KJ Adams, Dajuan Harris, Ja'Darius Harris, LeVelle Moton, McCullar, Parker Braun, Bill Self, ” Moton, “ He's, he's, ” Timberlake, Johnny Furphy, Jamari McDowell, ___ Organizations: Kansas, Jayhawks, Carolina Central, Eagles, NC Central, North Carolina Central, Illinois, Fort, Central, AP Locations: Michigan, Allen, Kansas, Fort Hays State, Virginia, Lynchburg, Manhattan

The American strikes on two Iranian military munitions stockpiles in Syria on Friday were carefully designed, President Biden’s aides said, to send two distinct messages to Tehran. It is the latest gamble by the United States to modify Iran’s behavior, few of which have worked in the past. He quickly added that the United States “has no intention nor desire to engage in further hostilities” if the Iranian-backed attacks stop. But the Iranians wanted to do something to pressure the United States to rein in Israel and to remind the Americans of Tehran’s power, U.S. officials said. When Mr. Biden came into office, he tried to restore the nuclear deal, which had largely contained Iran’s nuclear activity, international nuclear inspectors said, until Mr. Trump pulled out of it.

Persons: Biden’s, Biden, John F, Kirby, ” Mr, Qassem, Lloyd J, Austin III, United States “, Mr, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Khamenei, Barack Obama, Donald J, Trump Organizations: Air Force, Pentagon, Iran’s Quds Force, U.S, ”, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Democratic Locations: Syria, Tehran, United States, Iran, East, U.S, Iraq, Iran’s Quds, Iranian, Israel, Lebanon, China

☆ Michael Caine retirement: actor confirms 'The Great Escaper' will be his last film
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Amarachi Orie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Michael Caine, the British film star whose career has spanned eight decades and featured movies from “The Italian Job” to “The Dark Knight,” has confirmed his retirement from acting. The two-time Oscar winner, who is 90, made the announcement on BBC Radio 4’s “Best of Today” podcast on Saturday. What am I going to do to beat this?”"The Great Escaper," which was released in October, is the last film Caine will star in. “We had a great time on the movie and I thought, you know, why not leave now?” Caine added. Paramount/Getty ImagesOriginally called Maurice Joseph Micklewhite, Jr., he adopted the screen name Caine – taken from the 1954 film “The Caine Mutiny” – and later made it legal.

Persons: CNN — Michael Caine, ”, “, Caine, “ I’ve, it’s, I’ve, Pathé Caine, Glenda Jackson, Bernard Jordan, ” Caine, Oliver Parker, “ Michael, Charlie Croker, Maurice Joseph Micklewhite, Caine –, ” –, Harry Palmer, Alfie, Woody Allen, Hannah, Sean Connery, John Huston’s, Graham Greene, Alfred Pennyworth Organizations: CNN, BBC, Paramount, British Empire Locations: British, France, Vietnam, “

☆ Wealthy Vacationers Flock to a Man-Made Lake in Alabama
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Libertina Brandt | Sarah Paynter | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

“Anytime we have a newbie coming to the lake, they look at us and say ‘Alabama? Why Alabama?’” Meehan said. “But when they arrive at our home and they walk to our back veranda, sit down and look out to the lake they say ‘All right, I see why you like it here.’”Stacy K. Allen for The Wall Street Journal

Persons: ’ ” Meehan, ’ ” Stacy K, Allen Organizations: The Wall Street Locations: Alabama

☆ A jet on the bottom of the Mediterranean shows why even small parts can cause big problems for the F-35
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A British F-35B crashed during takeoff from the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth in late 2017. An investigation found the accident was caused by an air intake cover that was lodged in the intake. A Royal Air Force F-35B takes off of HMS Queen Elizabeth in August 2021. Royal Navy/LPhot Unaisi LukeInvestigators determined that the accident was caused by an air intake cover that became lodged in the intake before takeoff. An F-35B on the Mediterranean seafloor after crashing off HMS Queen Elizabeth in November 2021.

Persons: Elizabeth, HMS, LPhot, Luke, Queen Elizabeth, —, Michael Peck Organizations: Service, US Marine Corps, Britain's Ministry of Defence, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Luke Investigators, British Ministry of, Gear, British Ministry of Defence, US Air Force, Marine Corps, US Navy, Defense, Foreign Policy, Twitter, LinkedIn Locations: British, Wall, Silicon, South Carolina, Forbes

To boost his profile, Zuberi also donated to, or hired, several Washington advocacy groups, lobbying shops and public relations firms. Those officials included Olson, former NATO supreme commander Gen. Wesley Clark and former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement John Sandweg. The trio lobbied U.S. officials after returning from their Doha meeting with Qatari officials, the FBI said. He added that one of his greatest regrets was recruiting Allen into the effort because of the subsequent negative publicity. Allen has denied any wrongdoing but stepped down as president of the Brookings Institution, a prestigious Washington think tank, amid the FBI investigation.

Persons: —, Richard G, Olson, Obama, Imaad Zuberi, Judge G, Michael Harvey, Harvey, Prosecutors, Evan Turgeon, Turgeon, Zuberi, Harvey's, “, Joe Biden, Zubari, Wesley Clark, John Sandweg, John Allen, Allen, strategize, ___ Mustian Organizations: WASHINGTON, U.S, State, Prosecutors, FBI, Justice Department's, Press, NATO, . Immigration, Allen, Brookings Institution Locations: Persian, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Qatar, Zuberi, Washington, Doha, U.S, New York

☆ Ken Waldichuk, A's stump Astros
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/48] Sep 11, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Aledmys Diaz (right) talks with former Houston Astros player Jose Cruz before the game against the Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 12 - Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers and Ryan Noda homered and Ken Waldichuk delivered an exceptional relief performance as the Oakland Athletics silenced the host Houston Astros 4-0 on Monday. Waldichuk (3-7) twirled six no-hit innings as the bulk reliever who piggybacked rookie right-hander Mason Miller. Waldichuk walked Jose Altuve with one out in the sixth but breezed the rest of the way. Noda added his 15th home run in the ninth off Astros reliever Rafael Montero.

Persons: Aledmys Diaz, Jose Cruz, Troy, Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, Ryan Noda, Ken Waldichuk, Mason Miller, Kyle Tucker, Waldichuk, Jose Altuve, Trevor May, Jeremy Pena, Rooker, Framber Valdez, Valdez, Nick Allen, Kevin Smith, Langeliers, Miller, Yordan Alvarez, Pena, Alex Bregman, Tucker, Noda, Rafael Montero Organizations: Oakland Athletics, Houston Astros, Astros, Athletics, Oakland, The Athletics, Thomson Locations: Houston , Texas, USA, Troy Taormina

☆ J.F.K. Assassination Witness Breaks His Silence and Raises New Questions
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Peter Baker | More About Peter Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

For an instant, standing on the running board of the motorcade car, he entertained the vain hope that maybe it was just a firecracker or a blown tire. But he knew guns and he knew better. Mr. Landis has spent most of the intervening years fleeing history, trying to forget that unforgettable moment etched in the consciousness of a grieving nation. And he realized that what he read was not quite right, not as he remembered it. As it turns out, if his recollections are correct, the much-discussed “magic bullet” may not have been so magic after all.

Persons: Paul Landis, John F, Kennedy, Landis, John Jr, — Organizations: Secret Service, Mr Locations: Dallas, Dealey Plaza, Washington

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