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Yandy Diaz and the Tampa Bay Rays will try to get to Austin Gomber when he takes the mound for the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday at 6:40 PM ET. Bookmakers list the Rays as -275 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog Rockies +220 moneyline odds to win. The over/under is 8.5 runs for the game (with -105 odds on the over and -115 odds on the under). Rep your team with officially licensed Rockies gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more. Rockies vs.
Doris 'Dori' Marie Astrowski
Doris “Dori” Marie Astrowski, 87, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Dori was born on April 16, 1936 in Ludington, the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Tezloff) Shafer. She attended Lakeview Grade School and was a 1954 graduate of Ludington High School. Dori married Vito Astrowski on June 25, 1954 at Scottville United Methodist Church. Dori owned and operated Dori’s Children’s Daycare in Ludington for 50 years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Sam Asghari ‘living in luxury apartment costing up to $65k a month in rent after Britney Spears split’
Sam Asghari is thought to be living in a luxury apartment costing up to $65,000 a month in rent following his split from Britney Spears. The personal trainer-turned actor, 29, filed for divorce from the ‘Toxic’ singer on 16 August, citing irreconcilable differences, and is said to have moved from the LA mansion they shared into the pricey Ten Thousand building in the city.
Ukrainian strikes reportedly hit bases in Russia housing supersonic warplanes
(CNN) — Ukrainian forces appear to have stepped up their efforts to weaken Russian air superiority in the war by attacking bases that house supersonic warplanes deep inside Russian territory. Kyiv said it had carried out a drone strike on the Shaykovka Russian military air facility some 200 kilometers (130 miles) northeast of the Ukrainian border on Monday.
Las Vegas visitor wins 10 separate jackpots in 2 days, totaling over $2M
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) – A guest at a popular Las Vegas Strip resort won 10 separate jackpots in two days, the casino said. According to Caesars Entertainment, the lucky winner, who remained anonymous, won five slot jackpots Friday night at Caesars Palace for a total of $1,052,500 in winnings. However, the luck didn’t stop there. Caesars said the same guest then won another five jackpots on Saturday for a total of $1,020,331.
Football roundtable: Who’s your MVP pick? - The Daily Chronicle
Posted Tuesday, August 22, 2023 8:12 pm Sixteen area teams have broken the huddles on fall camp, and the 2023 season looms just on the other side of the month. With that in mind, The Chronicle’s sports crew — Josh Kirshenbaum, Dylan Wilhelm, Aaron VanTuyl, and Kody Christen — take a stab at who they think will come away with All-Area MVP honors. You can read their most anticipated games here.
New bill in Congress seeks to expand DOJ powers in animal abuse cases
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Humanitarian Workers Risk Their Lives to Help Others
GENEVA - This year's World Humanitarian Day is being commemorated at a time of increased risk for the thousands of aid workers who put their lives on the line every day to help millions of people affected by conflict and natural and human-made disasters. The United Nations says humanitarian workers are in far greater danger today than 20 years ago, when the U.N.'s headquarters in the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, was bombed.
Can a Buddhist monk dead for almost a century still be alive
The Buddhist monk, Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov, officially died 90 years ago in Buryatia, a region in Siberia. According to his last will and testament, the monk entered Nirvana but asked to be exhumed 30 years later. Strange things have been happening lately with the Buddhist holy man's body, and it's not clear whether he's truly dead or in a state of deep slumber.
City of Rio Rancho seeking public input on plans to expand Loma Colorado
The city of Rio Rancho will be hosting a virtual public meeting this month to get input from residents on the Loma Colorado Extension Design. The city is completing a comprehensive corridor study and preliminary design for Loma Colorado Blvd. from Northern Boulevard to Paseo del Volcan. The meeting to discuss the project will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 31. The project area is located in the central part of Rio Rancho, in an area that is mostly undeveloped, with some residential and commercial developments.
Free IAS coaching for underprivileged aspirants: A game-changer by 99Notes
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 16: The aspiration to serve the nation by becoming a bureaucrat is a dream that many harbor. However, for countless talented youth, this dream often remains elusive, primarily due to limited resources and the escalating costs of coaching. But this Independence Day brought forth a ray of hope.
Largest Missouri school district switches to 4-day week to tackle teacher shortage
(NewsNation) — Missouri’s largest school district is now one of nearly 900 districts across 26 states that are transitioning to, or are already using, a four-day schedule in order to tackle teacher shortages. A shift to this kind of flex schedule has been prevalent in rural areas, but the trend is now expanding.
Time to get TKR back to the top - Simmons
Phil Simmons, head coach of the Trinbago Knight Riders. (CWI Media) NEWYou can now listen to Loop News articles! Trinbago Knight Riders head coach Phil Simmons says he wants to see his new team back in winners row ahead of the start of the 2023 edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The tournament begins on Wednesday at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground with the St Lucia Kings hosting the defending champions, the Jamaica Tallawahs from 7 pm.
Mountain Dew launches ‘Hard’ flavors in Wyoming
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Boozy Mountain Dew has hit Wyoming shelves. After launching a line of “hard” flavors in February 2022, Wyoming has become just the 15th state in the country to receive Mountain Dew’s line of alcoholic soft drinks. The spiked lineup consists of five main flavors: original, Baja Blast, Black Cherry, Watermelon, and Livewire. To make them even “harder” to resist, there are also three varieties of the famous Baja Blast flavor.
MLB Fans Are Mesmerized By Mind-Blowing Clip Of Two Diamondbacks Players Swinging Perfectly In Sync (VIDEO)
Someone operating a camera during Sunday’s tilt between the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres just earned themselves a raise with a perfect shot near the first base line. In the bottom half of the fifth inning, Geraldo Perdomo of the Diamondbacks stepped into the batter’s box to face San Diego pitcher Seth Lugo. Perdomo smashed the ball 374 feet over the right field wall for a homer to cut Arizona’s deficit to a run. But Perdomo’s smooth swing isn’t the only cool part about the clip below.
‘A gunfight without bullets’: Firefighters faced down blaze with dry hydrants, no communications
Firefighters on the front line in Lahaina are telling harrowing stories of watching their own town burn — while the water ran out and they were forced to flee.
Research reveals Americans’ summer health goals
Three-quarters of Americans believe the idea of a “summer body” encourages people to diet in an unhealthy way, according to new research. Despite 72% of respondents agreeing with that sentiment, the survey of 2,000 Americans revealed many are still aiming to lose weight ahead of the summer. And 77% of respondents are willing to go to “extreme lengths” to successfully shed the pounds.
‘A gunfight without bullets’: Firefighters faced down blaze with dry hydrants, no communications
Firefighters on the front line in Lahaina are telling harrowing stories of watching their own town burn - while the water ran out and they were forced to flee.
‘A gunfight without bullets’: Firefighters faced down blaze with dry hydrants, no communications
Elderly woman dies after being crushed under her own car, deputies say Authorities found the woman unconscious underneath the passenger side of the car. She was taken for medical treatment but died at the hospital.
Bailey’s 2-run homer in 10th gives Giants 3-2 win over Rangers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Patrick Bailey hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants overcame a blown save by All-Star closer Camilo Doval to beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Sunday, stopping a four-game losing streak. The 24-year-old Bailey became the youngest Giants player to hit a game-ending home run since 22-year-old Pablo Sandoval in 2009.
Arizona Cardinals Ruthlessly Trolled Russell Wilson After Beating Broncos In Meaningless Preseason Game (VIDEO)
The Arizona Cardinals’ trolled longtime nemesis Russell Wilson in a since-deleted tweet following Friday night’s preseason win over the Denver Broncos. Wilson actually had a stellar outing in the brief preseason action he saw, completing seven of 13 pass attempts for 93 yards and a touchdown. Arizona went on to win 18-17 thanks to a last-second David Blough game-winning touchdown pass to Brian Cobbs that was followed up by a successful two-point conversion.
Ex-Wings GM Holland to work with new CEO, McDavid's agent
The Edmonton Oilers hired Connor McDavid’s longtime agent, Jeff Jackson, as their CEO of hockey operations. Jackson will report directly to owner Daryl Katz and work closely with president of hockey operations Ken Holland, the former Detroit Red Wings general manager. Katz called it a big commitment to the organization’s long-term success.
SF Giants’ first-round pick Reggie Crawford talks return from Tommy John, two-way plans
Loading your audio article SAN FRANCISCO — The main attraction Monday night at Oracle Park was the home debut of 21-year-old phenom Luis Matos. But it was hard not to notice the 6-foot-4, 235-pound hunk of human being hanging behind the batting cage, who also figures to play a major part in the Giants’ future. San Francisco’s top pick in 2022, Reggie Crawford, paid a visit to the ballpark he hopes to call home one day.
Singer Bebe Rexha says she’s OK after being hit in the face on stage by thrown phone
NEW YORK (AP) — Pop star Bebe Rexha was hit in the face and injured by a cellphone hurled from the audience at a hometown show in New York City Sunday night, and a man was arrested, police said. The Grammy-nominated, multiplatinum-selling singer-songwriter was taken to a hospital after the phone hit her, police said. A bruise and a bandage were visible above her left eye in social media posts she made Monday.
USOSA protests college’s land excision by Kaduna govt
Unity schools old students have joined students of Federal Government College, Kaduna in a peaceful protest, where they appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani to help return the school’s land taken by the state government. Governor Nasir El-Rufai had, in the twilight of his administration, ordered the excision of 2.5 million ft² (22.23 hectares) of the FGC Kaduna land by Kaduna State government to be converted for commercial use to build housing estate.
Mayors Monday: Wisconsin Rapids’ Shane Blaser
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) — City leaders in Wisconsin Rapids will consider abolishing committees in favor of having two city council meetings per month, with all proposed ordinances and rules going straight to the full council. Mayor Shane Blaser says he expects the discussion to be lively on both sides. Some are worried about how long the committee-to-council process can take, and others are concerned about losing transparency if items are only discussed once before a final decision is made.
Texas Governor Sends First Group of Migrants to Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, California: Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced last week that an initial group of migrants, who were bused from Texas, had reached the city of Los Angeles. This action is the latest maneuver by Republicans who oppose the immigration policies of Democratic President Joe Biden. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, expressed her disapproval of the bus trip, stating that over 40 migrants had arrived in the city.
Perfect run: Atlanta Reign win Midseason Madness
The Atlanta Reign completed an undefeated run by recording a 4-1 victory over the Houston Outlaws in the grand final of the Overwatch League's Midseason Madness in Seoul. In a match that started late Saturday night, the Reign posted a 2-1 win on Ilios and a 3-1 triumph on Blizzard World before the Outlaws responded with a 1-0 victory on Shambali Monastery. Atlanta answered with a 1-0 win on Esperanca and a 2-0 triumph on Antarctic Peninsula.
Harry Edwards, iconic Bay Area athlete and activist, facing the ultimate fight
Harry Edwards, a towering figure in Bay Area sports history known for promoting athlete activism, has no plans to stop fighting against racism and injustice despite suffering from bone cancer. “I am very much aware of the severity of the situation I am in and the reality of the circumstance,” he said in an hour-long conversation with the Bay Area News Group. “So you don’t spend a lot of time focused on the condition.
Biden to make re-election pitch to unions in Pennsylvania
By Nandita Bose and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will address union members in Philadelphia on Saturday in his first political rally since announcing his re-election campaign, aiming to shore up a key part of his political coalition and bolster support among white working-class voters.
Betting Trends, Records ATS, Home/Road Splits
The Colorado Rockies and Nolan Jones take the field against Michael Harris II and the Atlanta Braves on Saturday at Truist Park. The Braves are favored in this one, at -300, while the underdog Rockies have +240 odds to play spoiler. Atlanta is the favorite on the run line (-2.5). The over/under is 9.5 runs for this contest. Rep your team with officially licensed Braves gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more. Braves vs.
SF Giants reveal timeline for Mitch Haniger’s return after successful surgery
Loading your audio article LOS ANGELES — Mitch Haniger is expected to be out until at least late August, so expect to see more of 21-year-old rookie Luis Matos roaming the Giants’ outfield. Haniger, the Giants’ highest-priced free-agent addition, underwent successful surgery on his fractured forearm Thursday in Los Angeles and was given a recovery timeline of 10 weeks, meaning he hasn’t been ruled out for the season but has little wiggle room for potential setbacks.
Entire 2023-24 fall sports schedule released for CU Buffs
Loading your audio article Colorado will kick off its 2023-24 athletics calendar with a little bit of history. On Thursday, less than a week after the 2022-23 competition calendar ended at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships, CU announced the upcoming schedules for all of the Buffaloes’ fall Olympic sports.
How one Vt. community is going on the offensive against opioid overdoses
| Stormy weather returns Monday as a front settles across the southeast. Missionary Flight International's president said they're continuing to fly supplies into Haiti twice a week, despite unrest in the country. Florida insurance regulators Thursday afternoon considered a rate hike for homeowners using the state-backed insurer of last resort. The second court trial is underway bringing memories of a school shooting rushing back for the Parkland community.
City of Nixa, Mo., making it easier to pay utilities
NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - The city of Nixa is working to combine all city utility payments into one system. The change will remove the online payment fee from the current system. It adds new features like apple pay, Google Wallet, and Venmo. The city also plans to add kiosks around town in the future, where residents can pay utility bills. They’ll be open 24-7 and offer the ability to pay in cash.
Royals place Olivares on reserved list
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Royals moved outfielder Edward Olivares to the restricted list Friday and recalled utility man Nate Eaton from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The moves came in the middle of a three-game losing streak on a road trip to Miami. Eaton has appeared in 24 games this season, batting .058 during 52 at-bats. MLB.com’s Anne Rogers reported that Olivares was put on the restricted list due to a personal matter. He’s expected to return to the roster Saturday.
Suspect charged after man killed over UNO card game
BAYTOWN, Texas (KTRK) - A 27-year-old Texas man accused of punching a man during a game of UNO is now charged with manslaughter. Andrew Placencia was arrested last week more than five months after the New Year’s party where the fight broke out among family friends over a card game. Placencia is accused of causing Wayland Hood’s death. “He was the love of my life. He really was,” his wife Kelly Hood said.
Betting Trends, Records ATS, Home/Road Splits
Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers will look to find success against Connor Seabold when he takes the mound for the Colorado Rockies on Sunday at 2:35 PM ET. The Rangers are the favorite in this one, at -210, while the underdog Rockies have +170 odds to win. The contest's over/under is listed at 9 runs. Rep your team with officially licensed Rockies gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more. Rockies vs.
Four things the Athletics can carry with them after significant win over Arizona
OAKLAND — Athletics manager Mark Kotsay was bleary-eyed as he attempted to sort through a 9-8 win Tuesday night over the Arizona Diamondbacks in 12 innings. It almost took questions from the assembled media to remind him exactly of what had just transpired. “I’m exhausted,” Kotsay said.
Betting Trends, Records ATS, Home/Road Splits
Brenton Doyle and the Colorado Rockies will take the field against the Cincinnati Reds and Jonathan India at Coors Field on Wednesday at 3:10 PM ET. Oddsmakers list the Rockies as -120 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog Reds +100 moneyline odds to win. The total for the game has been listed at 11.5 runs. Rep your team with officially licensed Rockies gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more. Rockies vs.
VIDEO: Gov. Lamont to propose initiatives to help with a teacher shortage
Many medical providers have never seen a case like the 4-year-old's, which is why the team who treated her says there was a delay in diagnosis.
Kamehameha forces rematch with ILH rival Punahou for state title
Coach Sava Agpoon wants something close to perfection. He will have to settle for mere advancement. Top-seeded Kamehameha got 17 kills from 6-foot-8 sophomore Kainoa Wade to sweep fourth-seeded Kamehameha-Hawaii 25-16, 25-15, 25-17 on Thursday in the semifinal round of the New City Nissan/HHSAA Boys Volleyball State Championships. “We played these guys earlier in the year. We watched them yesterday. We knew if we played our game, we would win, and we did,” Wade said. “They’re a great team.
Jacksonville Jaguars Hilariously Troll Arian Foster’s “Scripted NFL” Comments, Foster Responds (VIDEO)
A lot of teams have become quite good at releasing their schedule in hilarious ways. The Jacksonville Jaguars may have done it the best when they cleverly played on the “NFL is scripted” jokes from a year prior. If you remember, former Houston Texans pro bowl running back Arian Foster started the scripted phenomenon with his comments on a Barstool podcast.
Betting Trends, Records ATS, Home/Road Splits
Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers will play Brent Rooker and the Oakland Athletics on Friday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, at 9:40 PM ET. The favored Rangers have -185 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Athletics, who are listed at +155. The contest's over/under has been listed at 8.5 runs. Rep your team with officially licensed Rangers gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more. Rangers vs.
Royals back effort to legalize sports betting in Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The push for sports betting in the state of Missouri may be heading in a different direction if the current bill on the table doesn’t get approved by state legislators this week. Ever since Kansas’ sports betting launch last September, they’ve been cashing in. “Plenty of people on Sundays for NFL games this past season,” said Alex Gold, a host at 610 Sports Radio and a betting expert.
Wisconsin volleyball announces 2023 non-conference schedule
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Badger volleyball released their 2023 non-conference schedule, including a match against in-state opponent Marquette at Fiserv Forum. Wisconsin volleyball announced their nine non-conference matches for the fall, four of which will be at home in the Field House. Five of Wisconsin’s nine opponents are teams that were ranked in the top 25 of the final 2022 American Volleyball Coaches Association coaches’ poll.
Bess the Book Bus rolls back into SWLA giving free books to kids
Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - “Bess the Book Bus” has rolled into Calcasieu parish once again to deliver free books to children and show them the importance of reading. The non-profit traveling book provider partnered with CITGO in 2009 to fill the bus with thousands of books and make sure children have the resources to read and expand their knowledge and imagination.
Mom and 2 sons to graduate from college together
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) - Hundreds of college students are preparing for graduation this week at the University of Arizona. For one Wildcat family, this week’s ceremony holds an extra special meaning, because they will be graduating together. In just a matter of days, the Chhieu family will have three college graduates in the family. After brothers Harry and Anthony enrolled in programs here at the University of Arizona, their 57-year-old mother decided it was time for her to do the same.
Will gambling case at Alabama ripple across college sports?
Alabama fired its baseball coach this week amid an investigation into suspicious bets involving a Crimson Tide game at LSU. The school did not give details about why Brad Bohannon was let go, saying only that he violated "the standards, duties, and responsibilities expected of university employees.” This appears to be the first major gambling scandal in college sports since a Supreme Court decision five years ago paved the way for states to legalize wagering on sporting events.
Search for motive in school shooting, police continue to investigate
| Police say at least 8 people are dead after a drive-by shooting in Serbia. Matt Dean is out to play 48 pickle ball games in 48 states in 48 days. Mourners held a vigil on Thursday outside of the school where a 14-year-old student opened fire killing 8 children and one security guard. Residents faces lit up May 4, as a group of small birds confidently stepped out into the world. Police say parents left their child alone while they drove out of state to a funeral.
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