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With the new NFL schedule starting in two weeks, fantasy football 2024 drafts are happening daily. Having a 2024 fantasy football strategy ready before the game starts gives managers an edge over their competition. Dual threat quarterbacks are one of the most popular picks in 2024 fantasy football, and for good reason. Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts both recorded 15 rushing touchdowns last season and are among the first quarterbacks taken in the draft. There are several mobile 2024 fantasy football rookie quarterbacks hoping to break out in 2024 fantasy football, including Caleb Williams (Bears) and…
YORK COUNTY, S.C. — A case of West Nile Virus was confirmed in a Rock Hill resident on Friday, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health.With this confirmation, health officials want to step up education and control measures regarding the virus. Residents are encouraged to eliminate standing water, use insect repellent, cover their skin and keep windows and doors closed to prevent mosquito bites.Additionally, mosquito repellent is being sprayed within a one-mile radius of Constitution Boulevard, Westerwood Drive and Fargo Street in an effort to control the area's current mosquito population. This is expected to begin at 9pm…
APH officials hosted a free pop-up clinic in Austin on Saturday to get ahead of any potential outbreaks. AUSTIN, Texas — With the World Health Organization declaring MPOX a global emergency, Austin Public Health is trying to get ahead of a potential local outbreak. APH hosted a free MPOX vaccine clinic Saturday at Montropolis Recreation & Community Center in southeast Austin. “We know it's spreading in other places, so we want to be prepared here,” said Eleanor Allan, emergency planning officer for Austin Public Health. Allan said APH already met its goal of administering 30 vaccinations within the first hour…
August 24, 2024 3:11 PMSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Taiwan starting pitcher Lai Cheng-xi struck out 12 batters and allowed just three hits, and the Asia-Pacific team beat Venezuela, 4-1, on Saturday to advance to the Little League World Series championship.Taiwan only managed three hits, but they didn't need any hits as they earned eight walks and scored two runs on a wild pitch.Taiwan will face the winner of the Florida-Texas game later Saturday in Sunday's final. Taiwan is playing in the LLWS for the 32nd time and has a chance to win for the first time since 1996. However, Taiwan…
As a recent user experience study revealed, today’s drivers appear to be either pleased or dissatisfied with the new technologies and features that have come to market over the past few years. J.D. Power released the results of its 2024 U.S. Technology Experience Index (TXI) study on Thursday, which revealed that drivers praise some new technologies and features in their cars while criticizing others. Certain AI features, such as smart climate control, proved to be extremely popular among users, while others, such as fingerprint readers and facial recognition, were heavily criticized for problematic elements or complete lack of functionality. Related:…
Psilocybin mushrooms that are ready for distribution are shown at a lab in Oregon. With its rules finalized, Colorado will soon follow in offering guided psilocybin therapy. Craig Mitchelldyer/AP Colorado’s Department of Revenue recently finalized rules and regulations for psychedelic-assisted therapy, clearing the way for providers to begin offering this new model of therapeutic care in 2025. The new rules provide requirements for businesses entering the field of psilocybin as healing centers, cultivators and manufacturers. “These therapies will naturally be controversial because they represent a complete paradigm shift in the way mental health services are provided,” said Dr. Brooke Allen,…
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Taiwan defeated Venezuela 4-1 on Saturday in the final of an international tournament. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Taiwan defeated Venezuela 4-1 on Saturday in the final game of the Little League World Series international tournament. Taiwan advances to Sunday's Little League World Series finals to face the winner of the U.S. tournament semifinal between Florida and Texas. Representing the Asia-Pacific region, Taiwan finished third in last season's tournament despite having an all-rookie roster. After 30 years of dominance, Taiwan won the LLWS for the first time since 1996. Latin America's representative, Venezuela, advanced to…
Lai Sung-hee pitched dominantly for Chinese Taipei, striking out 12 batters to keep Venezuela at bay. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)Chinese Taipei easily defeated Venezuela, 4-1, in the international championship game on Saturday to advance to Sunday's Little League World Series finals.The Asia-Pacific regional champions played well defensively and capitalized on Venezuela's mistakes to secure the win and book a spot in the LLWS finals, where Chinese Taipei will face the winner of the US National Championship (Texas or Florida) on Saturday.Chinese Taipei pitcher Lai Sung-hee had an outstanding game, striking out 12 batters over 5 1/3 innings. Lai's dominant pitching…
U.S. Acting Under Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn recently visited Chennai for two days to engage with industry and academic representatives to advance U.S.-India environmental cooperation. “U.S.-India collaboration in science and technology is critical to solving the world's greatest challenges, from protecting biodiversity to combating the climate crisis,” Littlejohn said. She visited a US solar technology company's manufacturing facility in Sriperumbudur. Littlejohn then toured facilities at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras Research Park dedicated to green technology and space startups, and participated in a roundtable discussion with green technology entrepreneurs to foster…
CNN — Former President Donald Trump's reposting of a fake image of Taylor Swift posing like the iconic Uncle Sam recruiting poster has brought to the fore a topic that goes beyond politics: unauthorized digital reproduction. Concerned about the proliferation of AI tools, state and federal lawmakers have recently launched or advanced efforts to protect everyone from the misuse of their name, voice, image and likeness in the digital age. To experts, Trump's social media posts are not only one of the most prominent false claims in the 2024 presidential election, but also highlight why such a sweeping legislative effort…