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Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoningMLB shifts six 2025 Rays games to avoid weather issuesJERUSALEM — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports, while the World Health Organization's director-general said the bombardment occurred nearby as he prepared to board a flight in Sanaa, with a crew member injured. "The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge — just a few meters from where we were — and the runway were damaged," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media. He added that he and U.N. colleagues were safe. "We will need to wait for the damage to the airport to be repaired before we can leave," he said, without mentioning the source of the bombardment. U.N. spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay later said the injured person was with the U.N. Humanitarian Air Service. Israel's army later told The Associated Press it wasn't aware that the WHO chief or delegation were at the location in Yemen. Smoke rises Thursday from the area around the International Airport after an airstrike in Sanaa, Yemen. The Israeli strikes followed several days of Houthi launches setting off sirens in Israel. The Israeli military said in a statement it attacked infrastructure used by the Iran-backed Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa and ports in Hodeida, Al-Salif and Ras Qantib, along with power stations, claiming they were used to smuggle in Iranian weapons and for the entry of senior Iranian officials. Israel's military added it had "capabilities to strike very far from Israel's territory — precisely, powerfully, and repetitively." The strikes, carried out more than 1,000 miles from Jerusalem, came a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "the Houthis, too, will learn what Hamas and Hezbollah and Assad's regime and others learned" as his military has battled those more powerful proxies of Iran. The Houthi-controlled satellite channel al-Masirah reported multiple deaths and showed broken windows, collapsed ceilings and a bloodstained floor and vehicle. Iran's foreign ministry condemned the strikes. The U.S. military also targeted the Houthis in recent days. The U.N. says the targeted ports are important entryways for humanitarian aid for Yemen, the poorest Arab nation that plunged into a civil war in 2014. Over the weekend, 16 people were wounded when a Houthi missile hit a playground in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, while other missiles and drones were shot down. Last week, Israeli jets struck Sanaa and Hodeida, killing nine people, calling it a response to previous Houthi attacks. The Houthis also have been targeting shipping on the Red Sea corridor, calling it solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The U.N. Security Council has an emergency meeting Monday in response to an Israeli request that it condemn the Houthi attacks and Iran for supplying them weapons. Relatives and friends mourn over the bodies of five Palestinian journalists Thursday who were killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City at the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah. Meanwhile, an Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in Gaza overnight, the territory's Health Ministry said. The strike hit a car outside Al-Awda Hospital in the built-up Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. The journalists worked for local news outlet Al-Quds Today, a television channel affiliated with the Islamic Jihad militant group. Islamic Jihad is a smaller and more extreme ally of Hamas and took part in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack in southern Israel that ignited the war. Israel's military identified four of the men as combat propagandists and said that intelligence, including a list of Islamic Jihad operatives found by soldiers in Gaza, confirmed that all five were affiliated with the group. Associated Press footage showed the incinerated shell of a van, with press markings visible on the back doors. The Committee to Protect Journalists says more than 130 Palestinian reporters have been killed since the start of the war. Israel hasn't allowed foreign reporters to enter Gaza except on military embeds. Israel banned the pan-Arab Al Jazeera network and accuses six of its Gaza reporters of being militants. The Qatar-based broadcaster denies the allegations and accuses Israel of trying to silence its war coverage, which has focused heavily on civilian casualties from Israeli military operations. Mourners cry Thursday while they take the last look at the body of a relative, one of eight Palestinians killed, during their funeral in the West Bank city of Tulkarem. Separately, Israel's military said a 35-year-old reserve soldier was killed during fighting in central Gaza. A total of 389 soldiers have been killed in Gaza since the start of the ground operation. The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed across the border, killing around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting about 250. About 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third of whom are believed to be dead. Israel's air and ground offensive has killed more than 45,000 Palestinians, according to the Health Ministry. It says more than half the fatalities are women and children, but doesn't say how many of the dead were fighters. The offensive caused widespread destruction and hunger and drove around 90% of the population of 2.3 million from their homes. Hundreds of thousands are packed into squalid camps along the coast, with little protection from the cold, wet winter. Also Thursday, people mourned eight Palestinians killed by Israeli military operations in and around Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Israeli military said it opened fire after militants attacked soldiers, and it was aware of uninvolved civilians who were harmed in the raid. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Melania Trump speaks out about husband Donald's 'demands' of a wife who 'knew her place' The 2005 clip has resurfaced since Donald won the Presidential Race Melania revealed that her husband did have a set of 'standards' She listed off the things Donald expected of her By KELSI KARRULI FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 21:27, 25 November 2024 | Updated: 21:30, 25 November 2024 e-mail 24 shares 5 View comments Melania Trump lifted the lid on the expectations husband Donald had for her as a wife in a resurfaced clip. The incumbent First Lady has been at the center of headlines ever since her spouse entered the 2024 Presidential Race and pulled off an astonishing political win when he regained his seat in the White House . In a 2005 video, mom-of-one Melania, now 54, revealed during a chat on Larry King Live with Donald that she had to adhere to 'old-fashioned' values before saying 'I do.' When asked if her husband had any 'demands' or if he was 'controlling,' she insisted her spouse wasn't commandeering, but he did have some rules. She explained: 'I knew what I was getting into, Donald has his demands, but I knew this before I said "I do." 'He values loyalty, respect, and he has high expectations. There were things he expected from me, and I respected that. 'Donald wanted a wife who would stand by his side but knew her place.' The former model added that to marry Donald you needed to be 'strong and confident.' Melania Trump lifted the lid on the expectations husband Donald had for her as a wife when they tied the knot in a resurfaced clip In the clip, which saw Donald and Melania chatting on Larry King Live, the mom-of-one revealed that she had to adhere to 'old-fashioned' values before saying 'I do' Social media users flooded the comments section underneath the clip on CNN's YouTube channel and expressed their shock at her admission. One person said: 'Awesome interview. Who else watched this November of 2024?' Someone else wrote: 'Who else is watching this in 2024?' Another user commented: 'They were always like this, even today. But the people wanted to judge and tear Melania down as soon as she became First Lady. She remained classy throughout all of it. I'm not even Republican but I respect people who are respectable.' 'This interview needs to be all over the place right now, on Nov.2nd, 2024. People need to see who these two people really are, and how genuine, kind, intelligent, formidable, and principled they are,' a fourth person wrote. But this isn't the first clip from Melania's past that has been unearthed. Another video from Inside Edition has also reemerged this week, detailing her strict diet. A 2019 report by the publication uncovered what her daily menu looks like, including seven pieces of fruit. The former model added that to marry Donald (seen in 2005 with Melania) you needed to be 'strong and confident' People flooded the comments section and expressed their shock at the resurfaced video The outlet reported that the Melania drank a smoothie for breakfast every morning, which she made by blending together spinach, carrots, blueberries, apple juice and fat-free yogurt. In addition to her nutrition-packed smoothie, the former model tried to eat seven pieces of 'fresh' fruit everyday, and her favorites were said to be apples and peaches. But Melania doesn't always stick to the perfect diet - of course, she indulges at times, just like the rest of us. Inside Edition reported that she also ate dark chocolate and the 'occasional' ice cream, but paid attention to 'portion sizes.' And, when she's back in New York, her favorite place to eat is at the Trump International Hotel on the Upper West Side, of course, - specifically the upscale Jean-Georges restaurant there. Despite being married to the 47th President, Melania has previously admitted that she often wished she could take a step back from the White House and her duties. Earlier this month it was reported by the New York Post that she would be splitting her time between Florida, Washington D.C. and New York, where her 18-year-old son, Barron, is attending college . Melania previously admitted that she often wished she could take a step back from the White House and her duties as she opened up about where she would like to spend the holidays This report drew criticism from people who accused her of 'smothering' her and Donald's son. Melania will be the First Lady on 'her terms' and will be splitting her time between the three places, a Mar-a-Lago source told the New York Post. Both Barron and his mom have made brief appearance on Trump's campaign trail. The 18-year-old student previously appeared at a campaign rally on July 9 in Miami, where he confidently mirrored his father's fist pumping pose and lapped up a standing ovation. He didn't attend the subsequent Republican National Convention, but he got a shout-out from his father at the July 18 event as he told delighted convention-goers, 'We love our Barron.' Share or comment on this article: Melania Trump speaks out about husband Donald's 'demands' of a wife who 'knew her place' e-mail 24 shares Add comment
The Trump Effect: Haitian Migrants Self-Deport from Springfield, OhioPhiladelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets and Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, per ESPN's Shams Charania . Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports initially reported Embiid would miss Friday's game for left knee injury management. According to Charania, the 76ers revealed the veteran is dealing with swelling in his knee. The 2022-23 MVP missed the first six games of the season due to maintenance on his surgically repaired left knee. He was out for another three games due to a suspension for shoving a reporter in the locker room. Before the season tipped off, Embiid and the Sixers signaled that the team would be even more proactive in handling his workload in an effort to keep him healthy for the playoffs. The plan made sense in theory because Philadelphia needs the seven-time All-Star at his best in the postseason to have a realistic path to a championship. However, his absence early on pointed to one risk with the strategy. By the time Embiid made his debut on Nov. 12, the Sixers had dropped seven of their first nine games. It became eight out of 10 when Embiid wasn't enough to help Philly avoid a 111-99 defeat to the New York Knicks. The fact he's not playing back-to-backs then left the team short-handed in a 114-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers the following night. Signing Paul George was supposed to give the 76ers a bit of a buffer when Embiid is out of the lineup. However, George also missed the start of the year and is on a similar plan in terms of load management. How Philadelphia fares in the playoffs will be the ultimate barometer for how this year is judged. Maybe everything is clicking for the Sixers once April rolls around. For now, a lot of the excitement coming out of the summer has probably dissipated in the City of Brotherly Love.Pitt QB Eli Holstein carted off with leg injuryNew Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI) BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday hailed his party's victory in Maharashtra assembly polls and byelections in various states as "historic" and said people have put their seal on the Prime Minister's vision for the country's development, rejecting the opposition's politics of division and appeasement. Addressing an event organised at the BJP headquarters after the results of the elections, Nadda accepted people's mandate in Jharkhand and asserted that his party will play the role of "constructive opposition" in the state and fight against infiltration from Bangladesh "till the last breath". "It's a historic day," he said. In the latest round of elections, the people of Maharashtra and other states have put their stamp on Modi's agenda of development and his resolve to serve the nation, he said. "People have once again endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and 'vikasvaad', and those who were dividing the country on the lines of caste misleading people have fallen flat on their face in these elections," he said. "Results of these elections and the one held in Haryana recently have given a reply to those in INDI alliance who were living in the illusion that they will gain to power by pursuing appeasement politics and dividing people on the lines of caste and religion," he added. Nadda also took on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and said that the BJP-led NDA had won in the 2019 Maharashtra assembly polls but Thackeray "betrayed and insulted" the people's mandate succumbing to his "greed for power". "The BJP had won the 2019 elections as well but Uddhav Thackeray betrayed us. Maharashtra has rejected him in these elections "Today people have rejected him and given a message that they are with Modi, Mahayuti, BJP, (Eknath Shinde's) Shiv Sena and NCP (of Ajit Pawar)," he added. The poll results also reflect the "mood of the nation", he added. (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)
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Home | Hyderabad | Majority Of Cybercrime Victims In Hyderabad Are Private Employees Businessmen Majority of cybercrime victims in Hyderabad are private employees, businessmen! Under Hyderabad Police Commissionerate limits, the incidence of cybercrimes increased by 24% this year; cops say cyber security is no longer just a policing duty now, but a collective responsibility By C. Romeo Published Date - 28 December 2024, 08:50 PM Representational Image Hyderabad: The menace of cybercrime is spreading fast and dangerously. The rapid rise in cyber fraudsters ensnaring vulnerable victims with carrot, offering easy money or huge returns on investments, or a stick, posing as enforcement personnel and threatening arrests, has set alarm bells ringing. Under the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate limits, the incidence of cybercrimes increased by 24 per cent this year. The City Police say cyber security was no longer just a policing duty now, but a collective responsibility. Also Read Cybercrimes shoot up by 122 per cent under Cyberabad Commissionerate This year, ‘Investment fraud’ and ‘ Digital arrest fraud ‘ have made it to the headlines often, with victims, including youngsters, government officials, retired employees, being cheated by cyber crooks. As per reports, nearly 1 lakh cybercrime cases were registered across the country with people reportedly losing a whopping Rs 1,500 crore money to various types of frauds. Money was mostly lost in investment fraud, impersonation, identify theft, loan fraud and advertisement frauds. While Cyberabad Police limits stood first in registering cybercrime cases, it was followed by Hyderabad and Rachakonda Police. Cybercrime officials said most of the victims were men. Among job profiles, private employees stood first, followed by business persons or self-employed individuals, home makers, students, government employees and farmers. In one instance, a doctor was duped to the tune of Rs 11.10 crore on pretext of Forex trading. The victim received a call from fraudsters asking to invest in US Dollar trading. In another case, a woman and her two daughters were duped to the tune of Rs 5.60 crore by fraudsters in a ‘Digital Arrest’ fraud claiming to be officials from CBI and NCB. In Cyberabad limits, a software engineer was cheated by fraudsters from Maharashtra to the tune of Rs 2.29 crore in the guise of investments in stocks promising high returns. Hyderabad Cybercrime DCP D Kavita said, “The fraudsters exploit minimal personal details, such as an Aadhaar number or a phone number, to obtain sensitive information about the victim’s financial accounts. Posing as high-ranking police officials, they manipulate and intimidate the victims into compliance, often threatening them with arrest.” There is utmost urgent need to focus on cybersecurity issues and underscore the role of digital citizens in creating a resilient cyber landscape, said another senior cybercrime official expressing concerns over the rise in ‘digital arrest’ frauds. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Police returned a total of Rs 37 crore to the victims of cyber fraud until November this year. Follow Us : Tags Cyber Fraudsters Cyberabad Cybercrime cybercrime cases Related News Minor arrested for burglary in Hyderabad; Rs.3 lakh worth gold, silver ornaments recovered Hyderabad: Unable to find job, 25-year-old ends life by jumping in front of train Ramky secures Rs 215 crore contract for 20 STPs in Hyderabad Telangana: Future of 35,000 inter students hangs by threadST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Maverick McNealy steadied himself after a rugged start Saturday with a 4-under 66 and caught up with Vince Whaley in a wild third round at the RSM Classic in which a half-dozen players had at least a share of the lead. McNealy looked as though he might have the lead when he hit wedge on the final hole that rolled just by the cup and settled 8 feet away. He missed the putt, still in great position to go after his first PGA Tour victory. Whaley, also winless on tour, birdied the 18th for a 63 and will be playing in the final group for the first time on the PGA Tour. McNealy, who joined him at 14-under 198, also shared the 54-hole lead in 2021 at the season opener in Napa, California. Whaley was playing with a sense of freedom not everyone has at the final PGA Tour event this year. He was playing on a medical extension and fulfilled the necessary points in July. The next step was finishing in the top 125 in the FedEx Cup. He secured that last week with a tie for fifth in the Bermuda Championship. Everything else feels like a bonus, and there could be no greater perk than a victory to get into the Masters and PGA Championship, along with a two-year exemption. “I've really got nothing to lose and everything to gain, so I'm just excited for the opportunity,” Whaley said. Opportunity abounds going into the final round. Daniel Berger shot a 63 and played his way into the final group, just two shots behind. He was tied with former Sea Island winner Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., (65), Michael Thorbjornsen (67) and Patrick Fishburn (69). Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., (71) dropped 23 spots to tie for 47th at 3 under. Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C., (70) was 1 under. Berger and Thorbjornsen were among those who arrived at Sea Island outside the top 125, the number required to keep full status on tour on next year. Thorbjornsen already has that locked up as the No. 1 player in the PGA Tour University ranking. Berger needed a big week and he's delivering, even though he says he doesn't feel stress. Berger missed 19 months with a back injury that he feared might end his career. Now he's healthy enough to have played 27 times this year. “Regardless when I play well, I'm going to be fine,” said Berger, who played in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. "When you miss that much amount of time it takes a little bit of a while to get back. It's just a matter of being patient and eventually good things come around.” Henrik Norlander and Hayden Springer, also on the wrong side of No. 125, each shot 63 and were among those tied for 12th, a position that currently would let them move into the top 125. Joel Dahmen, who had to make a 5-foot par putt on Friday to make the cut, shot 70 and was tied for 61st. He is at No. 124 and his future depends on a big round Sunday, along with how Thorbjornsen, Berger, Norlander and Springer fare. Closer to the top, eight players were separated by three shots. That includes Luke Clanton, the Florida State sophomore and No. 1 amateur in the world who already has three top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour and was going after another one. ___ AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf The Associated Press
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ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks closed out a four-game homestand, winning a third straight contest, 120-110 over the Miami Heat on Saturday. Trae Young added his 22nd double-double of the season, with 11 point and 15 assist, and De'Andre Hunter scored 26 points in his 14th consecutive game with at least 15 points coming off the bench. Tyler Herro scored 28 points and dished out 10 assists and Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds. It was the Heat's fourth game in a row without star Jimmy Butler , who sat out for what the team called “return to competition reconditioning.” Takeaways Heat: Miami lost despite five players finishing with double-digit point totals. The Heat shot 44.4% from the field, but it wasn't enough to overcome a Hawks team that hit over half of its shots, 51.2% from the field. Hawks: Johnson has been on an offensive tear in his last two games. He finished two points shy of his single-game career high of 30 points, set in his last game, on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. Hunter also finished just one point shy of his single-game career high of 27 points. Key moment After a close first half that featured nine lead changes, Atlanta seized control early in the second half. With five minutes to go in the third quarter, Atlanta’s Garrison Mathews and Hunter hit back-to-back 3s to give Atlanta an 81-72 lead, their biggest of the night, and forcing a Miami timeout. Key stat Young finished one assist shy of a franchise single-game record for assists against the Miami Heat, set by Mookie Blaylock in 1993. Up next The Hawks begin a six-game road trip in Toronto on Sunday, while the Heat visits the Rockets on Sunday. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA Sean Holohan, The Associated PressVeterinary Services Market Poised for Tremendous Growth from 2024 to 2032 12-26-2024 04:14 PM CET | Health & Medicine Press release from: Cognate Insights Veterinary Services Market Latest Market Overview The global veterinary services market is projected to reach USD 58.4 billion by 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% from 2024 to 2032. This market growth is driven by rising pet ownership, increasing awareness about animal health, and the growing demand for high-quality veterinary care services. The market encompasses a wide range of services, including routine medical examinations, surgical procedures, diagnostics, and emergency care. 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By 11 a.m., Jon Merryman had collected 45 tires, 38 bags of trash, packs of shingles, a mattress, a playpen and remnants of an accident swept under a guardrail near College Park, Maryland. Merryman, 62, was frustrated and restless. The Nov. 6 election hadn’t gone his way. A veteran and a man of action, he turned to a lifelong passion to cope: picking up trash. Over the following days, he cleaned up roadsides in 22 counties spanning Virginia and West Virginia. “I call it channeling my anger,” Merryman said, tone dropping. Physical work helps him maintain his emotional and mental health. When he returned home to Catonsville, Merryman felt more rejuvenated and ready to face what came next. For him, cleaning up litter is a way to reclaim control, one piece of trash at a time, in a world that can feel overwhelming. “I want people to feel like one person can make a difference,” he said. Merryman traces his passion for protecting the environment to campaigns from his childhood. Campaigns like “Smokey the Bear.” “Woodsy the Owl.” The 1970s commercial “Keep America Beautiful: The Crying Indian.” While controversial today, the “Keep America Beautiful” ad had a simple message for 7-year-old Merryman: “People start pollution. People can stop it.” Inspired, he planned a post-Halloween mission to clean up wrappers and litter. With a full bucket, Merryman marched down to a storm drain, thinking that’s where the trash should go. “Thank God an adult was there,” he said. The passerby explained how storm drains lead to rivers. He didn’t know it yet, but Merryman would dedicate much of his adult life to rectifying this mistake. The makings of a soldier Merryman’s cousins, conservationists on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, took him under their wings and ignited a passion for studying the environment. They invited him on bird banding and counting trips. Merryman remembers the sky filling with “rivers of birds” for 15 minutes at a time. Clicker in hand, he counted birds until his hand grew weary. “You’re witnessing the miracles of being on earth when you see stuff like that,” Merryman said. His cousins later dissuaded him from becoming a marine biologist. “They got me geared up for this life of studying animals, then said, ‘Oh, you don’t want to do that. It’s a life of chasing grants.’” Merryman entered the University of Delaware as a biology major. Switched to geology. Jumped to civil engineering. His GPA plummeted. He pivoted to part-time status while working for the university. Eventually, he found his footing in geography while programming educational software. Also minored in photography. His first summer out of college, Merryman worked as a volunteer ranger at the Grand Canyon, giving talks, leading groups and picking up trash in front of the visitor center. “Funny thing is, that’s what I love to do now: pick up trash.” The staff liked him and encouraged him to apply for a seasonal park ranger job, but then Congress slashed funding, so the job didn’t exist. Merryman took on seasonal jobs. While working in the Everglades, he saw a billboard promoting the army’s college fund. It offered $20K for two years of service. “Great option,” he thought. He enlisted in the army and spent six years in the National Guard. ‘My wife puts up with a lot’ When Merryman returned to civilian life, he worked in instructional technology. “As it turns out, there’s a lot of commonality between arranging the elements of a map and arranging the elements on a computer screen,” he said. But his passion for the environment remained. One day, while working at Lockheed Martin, Merryman came across a trash-strewn creek and park. He spent five years turning it into a sustainable habitat. His hobby of picking up trash also found its way home. “My driveway was full, I mean seriously, full of scrap metal,” he said. He sold the metal from cleanups to fund his kids’ robotics team. “The things we do,” Merryman chuckled. Through it all, he said, it took a lot of patience from his wife, Kirsten. “The spouses that put up with it are angels, too. They are. My wife puts up with a lot.” Turns out, so do his kids. Litter everywhere in the middle of nowhere A common conundrum Merryman encounters is people acknowledging a problem but not taking responsibility. “Someone else is doing the littering. It’s those people,” they think. Merryman became determined to show that littering is everyone’s problem. During a road trip with his son to Los Angeles, an idea emerged, and they cleaned up trash in one county per state, adding two counties for Texas. When they arrived “in the middle of nowhere” in Turkey, Texas, Merryman found “litter everywhere.” He wanted people to realize that we are all responsible for this pile of trash because of all the things we buy and the resources we use. To illustrate the extent of trash pollution, he started placing green dots on a map of counties he’d clean up. “I’m a map geek,” Merryman said. He had been tracking all the counties he visited for years, a hobby shared by fellow geographers. Now, he aims to pick up trash in every county for as long as possible. Recently, he picked his daughter up from school in Ithaca, New York. As they left Ithaca and crossed over into the Chesapeake Bay watershed, an idea “dawned on me,” he said. He’d picked up trash in counties between Ithaca and Baltimore, having done this drive many times. “I put those on the map,” Merryman said when he realized he was nearly halfway done. “I bet I could do them all” in the watershed. He now focuses on watersheds rather than state lines. Water carries pollution across borders, so “state boundaries don’t matter as much as the watershed,” he said. On Dec. 1, 2024, Merryman reached his goal. He picked up trash in all 206 counties in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Bringing his total count to 524. One-sixth of all counties in the United States. Sharkey d’Shark On February 2, 2022, at 2:22 p.m., Merryman retired — a moment he carefully planned. “I walked out the door,” said Merryman. “I just thought it was funny.” A few months later, Merryman found his retirement buddy, Sharkey d’ Shark, on the side of the road. The abandoned toy-turned-sidekick became a playful way to engage others in cleanups. Sharkey has a social media presence. “It’s a lot easier to have a back-and-forth conversation with Sharkey,” Merryman said, “as opposed to writing posts and getting crickets in response.” Merryman hopes Sharkey can help educate and inspire younger generations to partake in cleanups. For now, “about 90% of Sharky’s fans are middle-aged women,” he laughed. Nature is innocent When not traveling to pick up trash, Merryman volunteers with Lights Out Baltimore, searching for dead or injured birds hit by windows due to disorienting artificial lights. “Nature, as far as I’m concerned, is all innocent,” Merryman said. Migrating birds navigate at night using the moon and stars, but lights lead them to windows. “There’s a reason it’s happening. It’s not because the bird’s stupid,” he said. The birds can’t see the glass. Not long ago, Merryman found an old Facebook post when he first joined the group and held a bird for the first time in decades. Now, he’s active in several Facebook groups where he educates others about window strikes. Sharing photos of the dead birds tends to upset people, especially those who have already seen them. On the one hand, Merryman speaks to newcomers who aren’t aware of this issue and spreads awareness “over and over and over again.” On the other hand, some people complain and don’t want to see the photos. “I’m sorry if it makes you feel squeamish,” Merryman said, his tone serious. He paused. “Actually, I’m not. I’m not sorry,” he said with a wry laugh. “I hope that it will make you care about it.” It is a difficult line to walk — getting people to care without turning them away. “I’m just not good at drawing that line personally,” he admitted. But he is good at showing up and doing the dirty work. “I’m happy to be the grunt, the foot soldier.” Merryman has a plan for the rest of his retirement. He is going to pick up trash in every county in the United States. Until he physically can’t anymore. Then he hopes to write a book. So far, he’s crossed off Arizona, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and New Jersey while nearing the finish line in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Maybe he won’t reach his goal. “But I’m gonna die trying.” And maybe the world will be a little cleaner, with a few more birds in it.How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Monday, November 25
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Nate Johnson scored 25 points to help Akron defeat Alabama State 97-78 on Sunday. Johnson added five rebounds for the Zips (4-2). Bowen Hardman scored 19 points, shooting 6 for 7 from beyond the arc. Isaiah Gray went 4 of 7 from the field to finish with 11 points. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Percentages: FG 41.429, FT .667. 3-Point Goals: 4-26, .154 (Chea 2-10, Belker 1-8, Tall 1-4, Amanze 0-1, Nweke 0-2, Parrella 0-1) Blocked Shots: 3 (Hill 2, Amanze 1) Turnovers: 9 (Hill 2, Chea 2, Amanze 2, Belker 1, Hutcherson 1, Nweke 1) Steals: 6 (Tall 4, Hill 1, Chea 1) Technical Fouls: None Percentages: FG 35.185, FT .778. 3-Point Goals: 4-20, .200 (McMiller 3-8, Petticord 1-5, Perkins 0-1, Lacey 0-3, Thompson 0-3) Blocked Shots: 2 (Lacey 1, McMiller 1) Turnovers: 14 (Adams 5, McMiller 3, Cornwell 2, Perkins 1, Thompson 1, Walker 1, Petticord 1) Steals: 4 (Cornwell 2, Adams 1, McMiller 1) Technical Fouls: None A_2,281 Officials_Kaz Beverley, Josh Howell, Angie EnlundHAS DEADLINE NOTICE: ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Hasbro, Inc. Investors With Losses In Excess Of $100K To Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline In Securities Class Action – HAS
ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks closed out a four-game homestand, winning a third straight contest, 120-110 over the Miami Heat on Saturday. Trae Young added his 22nd double-double of the season, with 11 point and 15 assist, and De'Andre Hunter scored 26 points in his 14th consecutive game with at least 15 points coming off the bench. Tyler Herro scored 28 points and dished out 10 assists and Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds. It was the Heat's fourth game in a row without star Jimmy Butler , who sat out for what the team called “return to competition reconditioning.” Heat: Miami lost despite five players finishing with double-digit point totals. The Heat shot 44.4% from the field, but it wasn't enough to overcome a Hawks team that hit over half of its shots, 51.2% from the field. Hawks: Johnson has been on an offensive tear in his last two games. He finished two points shy of his single-game career high of 30 points, set in his last game, on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. Hunter also finished just one point shy of his single-game career high of 27 points. After a close first half that featured nine lead changes, Atlanta seized control early in the second half. With five minutes to go in the third quarter, Atlanta’s Garrison Mathews and Hunter hit back-to-back 3s to give Atlanta an 81-72 lead, their biggest of the night, and forcing a Miami timeout. Young finished one assist shy of a franchise single-game record for assists against the Miami Heat, set by Mookie Blaylock in 1993. The Hawks begin a six-game road trip in Toronto on Sunday, while the Heat visits the Rockets on Sunday. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBAAudible Signals and Alarm Market Insights: the Market to be Worth $1.61 Billion by 2029 - Arizton
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