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Rumi Day (September 30th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every September 30th What's the hashtag? #RumiDay When was it founded? 28th January Who founded it? Michael Kenton Have we missed something? Poetry has been an important part of various cultures over the centuries. It is often a highly celebrated art, so there is no wonder that many cultures and societies dedicate days to their most prized poets and writers. Some of those poets are so important that their days have spread and become global celebrations. One of these examples is the very popular Rumi Day, which celebrates the life and works of the Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, or Rumi as he is more commonly known. History of Rumi Day Rumi was born in 1207 although it is unclear of the exact location. Some scholars argue that he was born in Balkh, which would be modern-day Afghanistan, while some disagree and say that he was born in Wakhsh, now in modern-day Tajikistan. In his early life, Rumi was an Islamic Jurist before finally turning

Football transfer rumours: Al Ittihad ready record Salah offer; Barcelona plot Martial bid

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90min rounds up the latest  transfer news , rumours and gossip circulating around the world... Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad are prepared to shatter the world transfer record with a €250m (£216m) bid for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah once the January transfer window opens. (Fichajes) Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is expected to be the subject of a £173m bid from another Saudi Arabian side, Al Hilal . Chelsea and Real Madrid are both keen on the Nigeria international. (Gazzetta dello Sport) Liverpool are eyeing a move for Borussia Dortmund winger Donyell Malen , who is valued at £52m by the German outfit. (BILD) Real Madrid are prepared to rival Manchester City for the signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala in 2024. (Fichajes) Kylian Mbappe has made it clear to Paris Saint-Germain that he wants the chance to play with Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva , who remains a target for Luis Enrique's side. (Le10Sport) Silva could leave Man City / Alex L

What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained

With persistent gridlock in Washington, a government shutdown looks more and more likely ahead of this weekend's deadline NEW YORK -- With gridlock persisting in Washington, a government shutdown is looking more and more likely ahead of Saturday night's deadline. As the Senate marches ahead with a bipartisan approach aimed at keeping the government open, spending measures are still struggling to pass the Republican-controlled House. If a shutdown arrives, millions of federal employees will be furloughed and many others — including those working in the military and the Transportation Security Administration — will be forced to work without pay until it ends. A handful of federal programs that people nationwide rely on everyday could also be disrupted — from dwindling funds for food assistance to potential delays in customer service for recipients of Medicare and Social Security. The ripple effects would come down to how long the shutdown lasts and varying contingency plans in pl

Top DOJ official warns of potential 'dangerous' shutdown impact on nation's cyber defenses

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Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said the same regarding violent crime. A government shutdown could have a " dangerous " impact on the nation's cyber defenses as well as on state and federal efforts to combat violent crime, a top Justice Department official said Tuesday. "The cascading effects of something like this is really, I think, quite dangerous and quite irresponsible," Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said in an interview Tuesday morning with Washington Post Live. "We need to be able to give our employees certainty that they can come to work and do their job." With the Oct. 1 funding deadline looming, Monaco raised alarm over the thousands of staffers across DOJ's 115,000-plus workforce who could be furloughed as a result of a shutdown, as well as grants that could be stalled that aid local police departments around the country. In this Aug. 5, 2021, file photo, the U.S. Department of Justice seal appears on a podium in Washingt

MLB picks 9/25 YRFI & NRFI best bets today | Pickswise

If you don’t like sitting around for an entire baseball game waiting for your bet to cash, the YRFI/NRFI market may be for you. Just reserve about 10 to 15 minutes to watch the first inning and forget about the others. After an exciting weekend of baseball, Monday offers a limited slate of just 4 games. I’m going to focus on just one Game today , but it’s a matchup that immediately caught my attention. So, let’s get right into it, and don’t forget to check out our MLB picks on the side and total for every Game today . Our YRFI/NRFI picks are available at DraftKings Sportsbook , and if you sign up right now, then you can bet $5 and secure $200 in bonus bets! Head over to DraftKings now by clicking this link . San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants: NRFI (-145) The game that instantly caught my attention from today’s slate is in San Francisco between the San Diego Padres and the Giants. At -145 odds, you’re going to have some extra juice on this bet, but it should be well wort

Biden impeachment and Trump’s eligibility: Views divide, with profound partisan gaps

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Both men blame their political opponents for their situations, but most Americans see it differently. Americans are divided on a congressional impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden and it's a fairly close call on whether former President Donald Trump should be eligible for a second term – two results in an ABC News/Washington Post poll that demonstrate the country's profound political polarization. At the same time, while their situations are very different, more than half see accountability, rather than political victimization, in both Biden's situation and Trump's facing criminal charges. Overall, 44% say that based on what they know, Congress should begin impeachment proceedings that could lead to Biden being removed from office. Forty-seven percent say it should not. In partisan terms, 74% of Republicans favor impeachment proceedings; 83% of Democrats oppose them. Independents split down the middle, 46-45%. MORE: House Republicans set 1st Biden impeachment

Sweden's central bank hikes key interest rate, saying inflation is still too high

Sweden’s central bank has raised its key interest rate, saying the “inflationary pressures in the Swedish economy are still too high.” STOCKHOLM -- Sweden’s central bank raised its key interest rate Thursday, saying that “inflationary pressures in the Swedish economy are still too high,” although there were signs that inflation had begun to fall. The Riksbank raised its policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4% and said its forecast indicated that it could be raised further. ”I NFL ation is also falling in Sweden. The rate of increase in energy and food prices has slowed significantly, which is positive,” the Riksbank said in a statement. But the bank added that “inflation pressures are still too high,” noting that service prices are still rising rapidly and Sweden's currency, the krona, is “unjustifiably weak.” The Swedish currency has plunged to its lowest level ever against the euro and the U.S. dollar. Sweden has been struggling with high inflation — it was 7.5% in A

NCAAF Week 4 parlay picks at +920 odds, Friday 9/22 | Pickswise

After the first 3 weeks delivered a ton of excitement, we should be in for a fantastic weekend of college football. Last week featured some wild finishes, exciting games between conference foes and unlikely upsets across the Power 5 and Group of 5 alike. In all, it was a weekend that delivered on the promise of what should be a great CFB season. We’ve got plenty of games to choose from this week and I have built a 3-leg college football parlay of my favorite plays. Without any further ado, let’s look at the 3 components of my NCAAF mega parlay for Friday’s action, which is available at +920 odds. Purdue ML (+180) NC State -9 (-110) Air Force -3.5 (-110) NCAAF parlay odds: +920 Odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing. For this parlay, we are going with an underdog on the money line and two favorites against the spread. Let’s break down each of these legs one by one. You can bet on our college Football predictions at DraftKings Sports book, which has thous

National Miniature Golf Day (September 21st)

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Quick facts When is it? Every September 21st What's the hashtag? #NationalMiniatureGolfDay Have we missed something? Get yourself down to the (tiny) putting green for National Miniature Golf Day! A great day out for the family, and an excuse to sharpen up your putting skills all in one fun package. Watch out for the windmill turbines! Learn about National Miniature Golf Day National Miniature Golf Day provides you with the perfect excuse to get out there and play a Game of miniature Golf . You can find miniature Golf courses all around the world, and so there are bound to be some crazy Golf holes in your local area. You don’t need to be a good Golf er or even a fan of the sport in order to enjoy miniature Golf . That’s why it is so much fun. There are lots of different crazy holes and themes going on, so you will have a lot of laughs and Entertainment along the way. If you have never tried miniature Golf before, you are seriously missing out. Luckily,

Major voting rights trial is unfolding in Texas: What to know

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Last week in Texas, a federal trial opened over whether Senate Bill 1, or S.B. 1, violates the U.S. Constitution Last week in Texas, a federal trial opened over whether a 2021 voting rights law in the state violates the U.S. Constitution. The suit -- brought on behalf of La Union del Pueblo, or LUPE, and other groups -- argues that certain provisions of Texas Senate Bill 1 have made voting more difficult, especially for less-educated, non-English-speaking and disabled populations in need of voting assistance. The trial began on Sept. 11 and is expected to continue for the next few weeks. S.B. 1 further empowers partisan poll watchers and further enhances ID requirements for voting by mail. It also bans balloting methods that places like Harris County, the third most populous county in the U.S. and the largest in Texas, implemented in response to COVID-19, such as drive-through and 24-hour voting . Harris County, home to Houston, has increasingly voted Democratic in the last decade