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10 More Things to Be Grateful for This Thanksgiving

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:23 GMT

A painting of the first Thanksgiving by Jennie Augusta Brownscombe made in 1870.Photo: Corbis/VCG via Getty ImagesIn both 2021 and 2022, I wrote a Thanksgiving article listing 10 things for which Americans should be grateful. Now I have 10 more things, 21 through 30, for which we can give thanks this holiday.Scientific studies have found that focusing on gratitude doesn’t just make you more pleasant to be around. It’s good for you, physically and psychologically. It even makes you sleep better.One thing for which I’m personally grateful is that I can get away with writing pieces like this. I’m actually paid money to do it, which I then exchange for broccoli seeds. (See No. 3 below.) Did you know there are approximately 137,600 individual seeds in one pound of broccoli seeds? Please write to my editors and tell them how much you value this kind of information, so I can continue producing these pieces and buying broccoli seeds indefinitely.References to the First ThanksgivingThe “fir...

Maryland man sentenced to life in prison in fatal 2021 Applebee’s shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:23 GMT

The victim's mother speaks at a news conference on Nov. 21, following the sentencing hearing. She's accompanied by other members of the family as well as Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy. (Courtesy Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office) The victim's mother speaks at a news conference on Nov. 21, following the sentencing hearing. She's accompanied by other members of the family as well as Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy. (Courtesy Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office) A Suitland, Maryland, man who shot and killed an Applebee’s employee and wounded two others more than two years ago was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison, plus 80 years.The fa...

UCF hopes to keep bowl streak alive in season finale vs. Houston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:23 GMT

Houston (4-7, 2-6 Big 12) at UCF (5-6, 2-6), Saturday, 12 p.m. EST (FS1)Line: UCF by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: UCF leads series 7-3WHAT’S AT STAKE?With a win, the Knights can secure their eighth straight trip to a bowl game. Houston is looking to end its first season in the Big 12 on a high note and take at least a share of the best record among Big 12 newcomers this season.KEY MATCHUPHouston’s quarterback vs. UCF’s pass rush. UCF’s defense has struggled against the run this season, but the Knights lead the Big 12 in pass defense and have given up the fewest passing touchdowns in the conference. The Knights’ defense is seventh in the conference in sacks with Tre’Mon Morris-Brash and Malachi Lawrence ranking third and fourth in the conference. Houston quarterback Donovan Smith has thrown for 21 touchdowns and an average of 240 pass yards per game. He is also second on the team with 404 yards rushing and leads the team with si...

No. 14 LSU-Texas A&M clash pits the nation’s top offense against a top-10 defense

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:23 GMT

Texas A&M (7-4, 4-3 SEC) at No. 14 LSU (8-3, 5-2 SEC, No. 14 CFP), Saturday, 12 p.m. EST (ESPN)Line: LSU by 11 1/2 according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: LSU leads 35-23-3.WHAT’S AT STAKE?While both teams are out of contention in the SEC West, they are bowl-eligible and will want the best possible bid. Meanwhile, LSU has several players — QB Jayden Daniels and WRs Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas — up for major national awards and will want to showcase them in their offensive and defensive game plans.KEY MATCHUPThe dynamic dual-threat Daniels and LSU’s nation-leading offense (562.2 yards per game), against Texas A&M’s defense, which ranks eighth nationally in yards allowed per game (286.5). LSU also is the highest-scoring team in the country, averaging 46.8 points.PLAYERS TO WATCHTexas A&M: WR Moose Muhammad III had 104 yards and a touchdown receiving last week, highlighted by a leaping one-handed catch, after which he hurdled a tackler.LSU: Daniels is a...

Illinois in a must-win game vs. Northwestern to be bowl eligible

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:23 GMT

Northwestern (6-5, 4-4) at Illinois (5-6, 3-5), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)Line: Illinois by 5 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series: Illinois leads 57-54-5.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Illinois must win to be bowl eligible and make back-to-back bowl appearances for the first time since 2010-11. Northwestern secured its first bowl berth since 2020 when it beat Purdue 23-15 last week.KEY MATCHUPJohn Paddock will get his second straight start at quarterback for Illinois. After throwing for a Memorial Stadium record 507 yards vs. Indiana, Paddock struggled last week against Iowa and he’ll be facing a Northwestern defense that’s coming off a great effort against Purdue. The Wildcats forced four turnovers and held the Boilermakers to 6 of 16 on third downs.PLAYERS TO WATCHNorthwestern: LB Xander Mueller had 13 tackles and the game-sealing interception vs. Purdue. Down by eight points with less than a minute remaining, the Boilermakers reached the Northwestern 34 on their final driv...

Independent Assessment Committee investigating concerns at KHSC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:23 GMT

An independent panel of nursing experts sent by the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) have begun a process investigating inadequate staffing concerns at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). The assessment, focused on KGH’s Connell 10 internal medicine unit, kicked off on Monday due to the ONA and members feeling that the “current work environment fails to support the delivery of quality, safe patient care and puts these vulnerable patients at risk of serious harm”, with an aim of ultimately improving the specialized care patients receive in the unit.An Independent Assessment Committee (IAC) at a specific unit is deemed necessary when concerns have already been brought to the attention of the employer but the issues haven’t been resolved to the satisfaction of nurses or the ONA. The process involves three RN experts examining professional responsibility and assessing workload issues, reviewing evidence from both union members and hospital administrators. ON...

Black Friday deals extend to Denver animal shelters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Black Friday is all about finding deals and bringing home gifts for the start of the holiday season. But it's not just retail stores that are offering discounts, local animal adoption centers are participating in the fun as well. On Friday, the Denver Animal Shelter is reducing adoption fees to $20, which includes spay/neuter surgery, microchip, vaccinations and a one-year pet license. This deal applies to all black dogs and cats, but the shelter is fairly lenient. It mentioned that even a speck of black fur or even black eyelashes count. Lost dog rescued by hikers after 2 months in the woods Meanwhile, the Maxfund Animal Adoption Center will be on wheels at Larimer Square with a mobile adoption clinic to check out while you're shopping.Not all shelters are holding adoption events, some are working to raise money. Foothills Animal Shelter partnered with Allegoric Art Tattooing for a Black Friday flash special. If you get a pet or animal-related tattoo, 50% of the p...

3 found shot to death in Adams County home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:23 GMT

Editor's note: This story has been updated after the Adams County Sheriff's Office said there were only three people killed in this shooting.DENVER (KDVR) — Three men were found shot dead at an Adams County home on Tuesday afternoon, investigators said.It happened in the 8400 block of Franklin Drive, according to an Adams County Sheriff's Office spokesperson. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Someone reported a gunshot victim at 4:25 p.m., the spokesperson said. Responding deputies found a locked-up house, only to get inside and find three adults dead with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.Investigators believe the shooter is among the dead and died by suicide, according to the sheriff's office.Two of the victims were in their 70s or early 80s, the sheriff's office said. The suspected shooter was in his late 40s or early 50s.Three men were found shot dead at an Adams County home on Franklin Drive on Tuesday afternoon, investigators say. (Credit: A...

Shooting claims life of 9-year-old in Lauderhill apartment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:23 GMT

A 9-year-old boy has died a week after being struck by gunfire in his home in Lauderhill.The shooting occurred last week on Northwest 19th Street, right in front of a Boys & Girls Clubs location, following a 911 call reporting a child with a traumatic neck injury, just after 9 p.m.The preliminary investigation revealed that the child suffered a gunshot wound to the neck, with the bullet coming from a neighboring unit.The victim was transported to Broward Health Medical Center in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries after several days of fighting for his life.As of now, the motive behind the incident remains unknown, and authorities have not identified any suspects.If you have any information on this crime, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

5 Tory crowd-pleasers in the Autumn Statement — and what they actually cost

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:23 GMT

LONDON — Jeremy Hunt dusted off some old Conservative favorites Wednesday as he mixed personal and business tax cuts with a back-to-work push for social security claimants. It all comes with a hefty price tag.The U.K. chancellor unveiled his Autumn Statement — a big fiscal moment in the U.K.’s political calendar — against a mixed economic backdrop. And with the government, led by Hunt’s boss Rishi Sunak, struggling in the polls, the pair will be hoping a boost to pay packets can turn things around ahead of an election expected next year.POLITICO crunched the numbers on the big headline-grabbing policies below, using the Treasury’s figures to tot up the total projected cost of these Tory crowd-pleasers up to the fiscal year 2028/29.The big National Insurance cutWhat Hunt did: The flagship policy from Hunt’s statement was a big cut in the main rate of National Insurance — the tax paid by Brits and employers that’s meant to go towards health and welfare, but in ...