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Dangerous heat wave continues to affect 33 million residents in the South

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A relentless heat wave with triple-digit temperatures is continuing to affect million s of people in the South. A relentless heat wave with triple-digit temperatures is continuing to affect million s of people in the South. Much of Texas and Louisiana will have temperatures at the 100-degree mark by Sunday afternoon, but the heavy humidity will cause heat indexes to soar another 10 to 20 degrees, forecasts show. Sen. Ted Cruz carries an item from debris in a trailer park that was damaged by a tornado in Perryton, Texas, June 17, 2023. David Erickson/AP More than 33 million Americans are currently under heat alerts from Houston to New Orleans. The temperature in Houston has not dropped below 80 degrees in nearly a week, with no relief in sight. Lack of overnight cooling can strongly contribute to heat-related illnesses. MORE: This is what extreme heat can do to your body as record-setting temperatures rip through Pacific Northwest Numerous records have been set in southeast Texas for...

Yankees vs Red Sox Prediction - MLB Picks 6/17/23

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Boston Red Sox (35-35) vs New York Yankees (39-31) Game Info: Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 7:15 pm (Fenway Park) Brayan Bello (3-4) (3.78) vs Clarke Schmidt (2-6) (4.70) ...

'Devil Woman': How investigators cracked the 2014 murder of Michigan resident Chris Regan

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After investigators learn a missing man was having an affair with a married woman, a search turns up clues that only scratch the surface of the disturbing truth. When Christopher Regan vanished in 2014, the case would test investigators' resolve, and eventually involve two murders, an undercover informant and an alleged bizarre marriage pact. During the investigation, law enforcement officials learned Regan was having an affair with his married co-worker, Kelly Cochran, and initially began to suspect that Cochran’s husband Jason may have played a role in Regan's disappearance. “Jason really had motive. He was the husband who was being cheated on,” former Iron River Police Chief Laura Frizzo said in an interview with “20/20.” Frizzo ran a tiny police force of only four officers in the tightknit community in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. “What I came to learn about this marriage was that it had been in trouble for a while. Kelly was living a life of a single person.” Former I...

Nature Photography Day (June 15th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 15th What's the official website? nanpa.org/events/nature-photography-day Tagged as Hobbies & Activities What's the hashtag? #NaturePhotographyDay Have we missed something? The natural world is full of so much gorgeous beauty and wonder, and it is important for us to embrace it as much as possible. We can experience so much breathtaking scenery in nature, and it is important to make sure you make the most of this. The world of nature is one that exists alongside our own, and it is important that we love and respect it, and the best way of doing this is to try to understand and admire the beauty of nature as much as possible. Many people have hobbies and interests that involve the natural world in some way One of the best ways of being able to admire and experience the supreme magnificence of the natural world is to capture it on film. There is a reason why people take cameras and camcorders when they go on safaris. Natu...

Yankees vs Mets Prediction - MLB Picks 6/14/23

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New York Mets (31-36) vs New York Yankees (39-29) Game Info: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:10 pm (Citi Field) Justin Verlander (2-3) (4.85) vs Gerrit Cole (7-1) (2.84) ...

Japan's Toyota announces battery electric vehicle initiatives

Toyota says it plans to make an all solid-state battery as part of ambitious plans for battery electric vehicles, amid mounting criticism Japan’s top automaker needs to do more to fight climate change TOKYO -- Toyota plans to make an all solid-state battery as part of its ambitious plans for battery electric vehicles, the company said Tuesday, amid mounting criticism Japan’s top automaker needs to do more to fight climate change. Toyota Motor Corp. aims for a commercial solid-state battery as soon as 2027. Charging time, one of the main drawbacks of electric vehicles, will get shortened to 10 minutes or less, the company said in a statement. “With the evolution of the vehicle’s operating system, the next-generation battery EV will also enable customization of the ‘driving feel,’ with a focus on acceleration, turning and stopping,” it said. EV owners usually have charging stations in their homes and keep their cars plugged in overnight to recharge. That’s one of the main reasons T...

California skate park named for Black motorist fatally beaten in police traffic stop

Officials have dedicated a California skate park in honor of Tyre Nichols, a Black man prosecutors say was beaten to death last Janaury by police officers in Memphis, Tennessee SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Officials dedicated a California skate park Sunday in honor of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who spent much of his youth in the state and was killed last January in what prosecutors said was a fatal beating by police in Tennessee during a traffic stop. An avid skateboarder, Nichols spent much time as a youth at the park on the outskirts of Sacramento. City officials and others held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated skate park now named for Nichols. Nichols moved to Memphis, Tennessee, shortly before the coronavirus pandemic and lived there with his mother and stepfather. He enjoyed photography — especially taking photos of landscapes and sunsets. “Photography helps me look at the world in a more creative way. It expresses me in ways I cannot write down for people,” Nichols w...

Troops feel the heat, and several faint, as Prince William reviews military parade

Several soldiers have been overcome by the heat as they turned out in woolen tunics and bearskin hats to salute Prince William LONDON -- Several British soldiers were overcome by the heat on Saturday as they turned out in woolen tunics and bearskin hats to salute Prince William. At least three guardsmen fainted during the Military parade known as the Colonel’s Review, in which more than 1,400 soldiers of the Household Division and the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery were review ed by the heir to the throne, who is honorary Colonel of the Welsh Guards. The temperature in London on Saturday was due to hit 30 C (86 F). Afterwards William tweeted: “A big thank you to every solider who took part in the Colonel’s Review this morning in the heat. Difficult conditions but you all did a really good job.” The event was a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, an annual Military parade held each June to mark the monarch’s official birthday. King Charles III will oversee the ceremony on June 17...

Vatican: Pope sitting up, working from an armchair after abdominal surgery

The Vatican says Pope Francis is “progressively improving” and sitting in an armchair working ROME -- Pope Francis was “progressively improving” and sitting in an armchair working Friday, following surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue and repair a hernia in his abdominal wall, the Vatican said. After a restful night, Francis had breakfast and read the newspapers from his armchair, spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement. He quoted doctors as saying Francis' condition was “progressively improving and the post-operative course is smooth.” The pontiff spent the afternoon in prayer and at work, and took Holy Communion in the evening, the Vatican said. His IV has been removed. "Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages that he continues to receive in these hours,'' the Vatican said, especially from hospitalized children who have been sending him drawings. The 86-year-old pope was admitted to the Gemelli hospital on Wednesday for his second major abdomin...

Expert MLB best bets, picks and predictions today, 6/8 | Pickswise

It was supposed to be a relatively quiet Thursday, but terrible air quality in New York City and Philadelphia yesterday caused changes to today’s slate – and today we have already lost a game that was one of my original picks – Diamondbacks vs Nationals. Before we get into today’s remaining play, let me introduce myself. For those that don’t know me, my name is Keith and I finished up +62.6 units in the regular season last year with my Pickswise picks. Let’s get into my MLB best bet for Thursday, and be sure to also visit our MLB predictions for all of today ’s Game s. DraftKings Sportsbook is currently giving new customers $200 in bonus bets when they bet $5. That’s all there is to it! Grab this amazing sign-up offer by clicking this link. Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds over 9.5 (-115) Available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing Wednesday’s game between these teams turned into a softball score after just a few innings. There were a...

Wednesday's 4-team cross-sport parlay picks & predictions at +895 odds

We have put together a 4-pick cross-sport parlay that will take you right through Wednesday, including picks from the Europa Conference League, NBA, and MLB. One pick is taken from each sport with a second pick from the MLB. A winning ticket would give us a very nice payout with odds of +895 at FanDuel Sportsbook. You can bet on all today’s sports at FanDuel, America’s #1 sportsbook, which has a great new customer offer where you can get $150 in bonus bets following an initial wager of just $5. Click here to take advantage of this awesome offer. Europa Conference League pick today: West Ham United To Win the Trophy over Fiorentina (-108), 3:00 pm ET West Ham have saved its best performances for the Europa Conference League this season and can finish the job by beating Fiorentina in the final in Prague this afternoon. The Hammers have allowed more than 1 goal just once in the Conference League this season, posting 7 shutouts in 14 games in the competition. The Hammers have sho...

Trump opposes Michael Cohen's attempt to dismiss lawsuit alleging breach of fiduciary duty

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Donald Trump has opposed an attempt by Michael Cohen to dismiss a lawsuit that accused Cohen of breaching his fiduciary duty to Trump “by spreading falsehoods.” Former President Trump on Monday opposed an attempt by his former fixer Michael Cohen to dismiss a lawsuit that accused Cohen of breaching his fiduciary duty to Trump "by spreading falsehoods" about his ex-boss. "Despite Cohen's arguments to the contrary, the Complaint alleges that Cohen was conferred substantial benefits during his representation of the Plaintiff and utilized such benefits for purposes of obtaining selfish, financial profit at the expense of Plaintiff," Trump's attorney Alejandro Britto said in a statement. Trump accused Cohen of "egregious breaches of fiduciary duty and contract" in connection with the publication of books and the production of a podcast that "are intended to be embarrassing or detrimental" to Trump. Former President Donald Trump's forme...

Love Island Day (June 5th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? June 3rd, 2019 June 1st, 2020 June 7th, 2021 June 6th, 2022 June 5th, 2023 June 3rd, 2024 June 2nd, 2025 What's the date pattern? First Monday in June Tagged as Hobbies & Activities What's the hashtag? #LoveIslandDay When was it founded? June 7th, 2015 Who founded it? ITV2 Have we missed something? For fans of ITV2’s hit show Love Island, the time in between the end of the series and the start of the next one is filled with countdowns and anticipation. When the new season starts, it’s now become known as Love Island Day, a time of celebration when the countdowns are over and the summer of excitement can begin all over again. Love Island is officially the most-watched show that ITV2 has ever aired and one of the most popular reality TV shows in the UK and beyond right now. So, perhaps it’s no surprise that fans want an entire day to be dedicated to the show and its re-arrival at the start of June each year. Love Island Day is abou...

Texas bans gender-affirming care for minors after governor signs bill

Texas has become the most populous state to ban gender-affirming care for minors AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas has become the most populous state to ban gender-affirming care for minors after Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on Friday. Texas joined at least 18 other states that have enacted similar bans. Every major medical organization, including the American Medical Association, has opposed the bans and supported the medical care for youth when administered appropriately. Lawsuits have been filed in several states where bans have been enacted this year. Last year, Abbott became the first governor to order the investigation of families who were receiving care. The investigations were later halted by a Texas judge. The GOP-controlled Legislature sent the bill to Abbott last month. Republicans in the Senate took the final vote over the objections from Democrats, who used parliamentary maneuvers to delay passage but could not derail it entirely. Transgender rights activists have disrupted...

Stock market today: Wall Street leaps, nearly escapes its bear market after strong jobs report

Stocks rushed higher after a strong report on the U.S. job market eased Wall Street's worries about a possible recession NEW YORK -- Stocks rushed higher Friday after a strong report on the U.S. job market suggested a recession may not be as close as Wall Street had feared. The S &P 500 leaped 1.5% for the latest surge in a rally that's vaulted it nearly 20% since mid-October. That put Wall Street's main measure of health on the edge of entering what's called a “bull market” despite a long list of challenges. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 701 points, or 2.1%, while the Nasdaq composite gained 1.1%. The indexes got a boost after a report showed employers unexpectedly accelerated their hiring last month. It’s the latest signal that the job market remains remarkably solid despite much higher interest rates, and it offers a hefty pillar of support for an economy that’s begun to slow. Areas of the market that do best when the economy is healthy led a widesp...