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Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has recorded 1,100-plus yards receiving each of the past four seasons, making him one of the most consistent players in fantasy football rankings for 2024. Adams had a fourth consecutive 100-receiving season in 2023, but his 1,144 yards receiving and eight touchdowns were his lowest totals since 2019. Uncertainty at quarterback in Las Vegas could cause Adams to underperform again. The Raiders signed Gardner Minshew in the offseason, and he will compete with Aidan O'Connell for the starter spot.Should you include drafting Adams in your 2024 fantasy football strategy, or look elsewhere for value in…

Text Size Cases of infection caused by the bluetongue virus are surging in several European countries, with farmers worried about the impact on sheep and cattle, according to data collected by AFP on Tuesday. Bluetongue is a non-contagious insect-borne viral disease that affects ruminants such as sheep and cattle, but not pigs or horses, and is difficult to control once infected. The first outbreak of BTV-3 was identified in the Netherlands in September 2023 and has since spread to Belgium, Germany and the UK. But cases of the midge-borne disease have exploded among European livestock in recent weeks. The Netherlands…

My interest in rock music never strayed too far from the fringes of the pop world. The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and U2 never really resonated with me personally. As a kid, I heard their music on the radio, so when these bands became popular, I still listened to them, even though it wasn't my favorite music. As Y2K approached, the days of Queen and Journey were fading fast, and the radio introduced me to my new favorite rock band: Maroon 5 and its lead singer, Adam Levine, who seemed to come out of nowhere. Their first album, Songs About…

Singapore – Capt. Franka Jones, the Navy's top researcher and commander of Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), visited Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) Indo-Pacific from July 15-26, touring Southeast Asia with the command's leadership. Jones oversees eight commands that make up the Naval Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NMR&D) enterprise, which includes three overseas commands, including NAMRU INDO PACIFIC, whose headquarters in Singapore is the hub of sprawling regional operations. With contingent forces in Southeast Asia and research operations throughout Indo-Pacific Command's AOR, NAMRU INDO PACIFIC plays a critical role in global health security with its mission to monitor and characterize…

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — New numbers from the Arizona Division of Forestry and Fire Management (AZSF) show wildfire activity is on an increase this year compared to 2023.According to the ministry, the following happened:1,515 wildfires have burned 1,246,966 acres since JanuaryBy comparison, in 2023, 1,389 wildfires burned across Arizona, burning 134,263 acres.AZSF spokesperson Tiffany Davila said 67% of wildfires this year have been human-caused, and weather has also played a big role in this year's surge.Davila said spring rains and dry summer weather had helped boost vegetation, but monsoon activity also had a lot to do with it.”We've seen a lot…

Google today announced the launch of several new phones in the Pixel lineup, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, all with new Gemini-powered AI capabilities, as well as the new Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds. For the first time, Google is offering the Pro models in two sizes, with the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL coming in 6.3-inch and 6.8-inch sizes, respectively. The standard Pixel 9 sports a 6.3-inch display, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with a 6.3-inch cover display that unfolds…

Even two-time individual time trial world champion Chloe Dygert (Canyon SRAM) couldn't do enough to stop Demi Vollering (SD Works Pro Time) from winning the sprint 6.3km timed race in Rotterdam on Stage 3 of the Tour de France Femme.After a shaky season marred by crashes, injuries and illness, Dygert surprisingly donned the rainbow stripes for the first time this season in a seven and a half minute race. She set the fastest time on record at the intermediate time check just past the Erasmus Bridge and then beat Vollering by five seconds in the 2.4km to the finish to…

Art MarketMaxwell LovePortrait of Pascal de Sarthe and Vincent de Sarthe. Courtesy of DE SARTHE.Pascal de Sartes has always been a challenger of the status quo. A seasoned dealer with a passion for emerging art, he has worked on three continents in a career spanning five decades: Europe, North America and Asia. His journey in the art world began with a runaway boarding school as a teenager, and took him through the Paris art scene, San Francisco and Arizona, before finally setting up his flagship gallery in Hong Kong in 2010. DE SARTHE is a leading gallery in Hong Kong's…

Contest Details:Release date: AugustApplication Deadline: November 5, 2024Award ceremony for top three schools: DecemberPurpose: The West Virginia Healthy Habits Schools Competition pits schools against one another in showcasing their innovative approaches to promoting health and wellness. By highlighting these efforts, the initiative aims to inspire other schools and promote improved health outcomes across the state.prize:First place: $2,5002nd Place: $1,0003rd Place: $500How to apply:Participating schools are asked to submit a two-minute video showcasing a creative effort to improve wellness within their school or community through an electronic form link provided by the West Virginia Department of Education. The entry form link…

Africa’s economic growth forecast for the next two years is less than 4% per year.1 That’s not good news for a continent where a third of the population lives on less than US$2.15 a day and is growing at just over 2.5% per year.23 That means less revenue for governments and even less money in the pockets of ordinary citizens whose incomes have been eroded by inflation. Africa faces a range of challenges heading into 2024. Here are three lessons we can learn from East Asia to prepare for the headwinds ahead. First, reduce dependency on external sources and mobilize…