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A frightening thought, given the cast of characters. But optimism is nice in a presidency. And anyway, it’s fall. Bill Clinton’s pattern, in this highly seasonal presidency, has been to rally in autumn. Last year’s version – passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), passage of the Brady bill, the Memphis speech on race relations – gave hope that the president had finally figured out the job. “People liked the fact that NAFTA passed, even though they disagreed with the specifics,” said Stan Greenberg, Clinton’s pollster....

Though you’re not likely to encounter smallpox in the wild, it still exists in two labs. These two labs are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States and the Vector Institute in Russia. These samples are kept to test drugs and conduct other experiments. The virus is deadly and highly contagious. This article will discuss the different types of smallpox and its related viruses. It will cover the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment for smallpox historically and what how they might change if the virus were to cause a new outbreak....

The footage shared by user meenehanlamie, which has received over 455,000 views, shows a dog sitting at the edge of a coffee table laid out with some packets of ice cream. As three people sitting at the table open the packets and start eating the ice cream, a caption overlaid on the video reads: “Where’s mine? Come on, give it to me,” as the dog places one of its paws on the table....

Imagine that, if just for a second. Title game. ACC regular-season champ vs. ACC tournament champ. Winner take all. The thought alone elicits the perfect reaction from ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale. “Oh my God, that would be incredible,” Vitale told Sporting News on Monday. “They never actually played each other in the tournament, and that would be really unique.” That’s an understated fact when it comes to the two Tobacco Road powerhouses and always-popular picks to win the Final Four....

A source tells Sporting News that Chiefs inside linebacker Derrick Johnson was set to undergo surgery Saturday morning to repair the ruptured left Achilles tendon suffered two days earlier in a 21-13 win over Oakland. MORE: Week 14 NFL Power Rankings The procedure is being performed by renowned foot and ankle specialist Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte. The reason for the quick turnaround is because it gives Johnson “his best chance for recovery” to rejoin the team as soon as possible for next season, the source said....

Police are yet to confirm the owner’s identity, but it’s reported to be TikTok-famous snake owner Christopher Gifford, who resides on the road. A Brittany Woods resident called 911 after spotting the escaped snake on his porch on Monday evening. By Tuesday, police had sent out a warning to local residents to stay away from the snake, and if they saw it, to call 911. Residents reported receiving email notifications on social media....

On the morning of June 23, 2020, 16-year-old Carson Bride took his own life by hanging himself. An Oregon resident who had completed his sophomore year of high school, Carson was being bullied anonymously on all three apps, according to the 72-page long lawsuit. YOLO and LMK are anonymous Q&A platforms designed to keep users’ identities a secret while allowing them to interact with others. The two services were integrated into Snap Kit, and to interact with either software, users were required to use Snapchat....

This article explains why some people sneeze after eating, its causes, and tips to prevent it. Causes of Sneezing After Eating Sneezing after eating can occasionally occur for various reasons and is typically not a cause for concern. You may notice that you sneeze when you eat spicy or hot foods or after consuming a large meal. In some instances, sneezing after a meal could be unrelated to food and result from an illness or seasonal allergies....

“Weekend Update” co-hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che had reeled off gags about the pandemic, the Mars rover and Ted Cruz’s Mexico trip. But, it was SNL co-writer Che’s joke about Israel’s ongoing vaccination rollout that stoked a wave of criticism from anti-discrimination organizations who said it “crossed a line” and played into “an anti-Semitic trope.” In the February 20 segment, Che said: “Israel is reporting that they’ve vaccinated half of their population....

Ronald trumps Messi in FIFA award The excuse back then was that Madrid needed to prepare for a Copa del Rey clash against Malaga, which was widely criticised. But five years on, Barca have done exactly the same. “With the aim of prioritising the match against Athletic on Wednesday, the club has decided not to send the players to the gala for The Best organised by FIFA this afternoon,” a statement said on Monday morning....

Icardi had netted on his previous three visits to Cagliari and again savoured his love affair with the Sardinian capital as he became the league’s joint top scorer, taking his season’s tally to 15, level with Lazio’s Ciro Immobile. The win put Inter on top of the standings with 36 points but Napoli, who have 35, can reclaim top spot when they visit Udinese on Sunday, while champions Juventus, third on 31, host Crotone....

The TNT version of the story, which is set on a train traveling a dystopian world ravaged by an ice age, however, features some major differences from the movie. For one, the new series focuses on a new set of characters, replacing people like Chris Evans’ revolution leader Curtis Everett, Song Kang-ho’s security features designer Namgoong Minsoo and Tilda Swinton’s imperious Minister Mason. In the TNT Snowpiercer, Hamilton star Daveed Diggs leads the cast as former homicide detective Layton Well, while Requiem for a Dream actor Jennifer Connelly plays voice of the train Melanie Cavill....

Jasper was in the car with three adults, including his mom, who was driving, when a bullet that police believe came from gangs shooting at each other on the highway went through the windshield and killed him around 2 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Associated Press. The California Highway Patrol said the victims were not targets. Instead, they became caught between two cars with people exchanging gunfire. Carl Chan, the president of Oakland’s Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, is helping the family with funeral arrangements....

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has gone public with his expectation that, not only will a “slim” version of the Xbox 360 be released, but it will include both Natal, and a 250 GB hard drive. Noting that he expects to see price cuts on both Xbox 360 and PS3 this Fall, Pachter anticipates a $299.99 price for the proposed 360 Slim/Natal bundle. Sony, of course, has already moved to a slim version of their current console....

While traversing the colorful scenes, there will be plenty of slimes and resources to gather and take back to the Conservatory, Beatrix’s home base. Slimes are notoriously hungry creatures that want to be fed often. The Auto-Feeder takes matters into its own hands, so players can spend more time traveling around the island and less time worrying about their slimes. How To Get The Auto-Feeder Getting the Auto-Feeder will require some work from ranchers, but it is well worth the effort whenever there are lots of slimes to take care of in one place....

The Patriots have been the team to the beat in this CPL with Dwayne Bravo leading his troops admirably. However, their unbeaten streak is in quite some danger against the Saint Lucia Kings, who will be looking to strengthen their case for a top-four finish with a win in today’s fixture. JAM vs SKN Probable Playing 11 Today SKN XI Devon Thomas (wk), Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, Sherfane Rutherford, Dwayne Bravo (c), Ravi Bopara, Fabian Allen, Paul van Meekeren, Dominic Drakes, Sheldon Cottrell and Naseem Shah...

Abreu's deal is reportedly for six years at $68 million, topping the pact Yu Darvish signed with the Rangers last year. The pact is pending a physical. Major League teams know Abreu from his exploits in last spring's World Baseball Classic, in which he hit .360 with three homers and nine RBIs. Cuba knows him as a defector. Abreu is a first baseman by trade, at 6-3, 250 pounds. At 26 he likely will make the team decide whether to keep Paul Konerko....

Members of Congress and the Trump administration remained at an impasse Wednesday over how the funds should be replenished, with bipartisan discussions between Democrats and the Treasury Department failing to produce an agreement. At the current rate of depletion for the Paycheck Protection Program, which was allotted $349 billion by Congress in the $2 trillion stimulus so that businesses could receive roughly two months of relief for operating and payroll costs, funds are expected to run dry on Thursday....