Colombian authorities said on Friday they have confiscated a shipment of 3,493 shark fins which were to be illegally trafficked to Hong Kong from Bogota's airport.

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It’ll be interesting to see how things play out when Northern Arizona comes to Nottingham Field on Saturday. The University of Northern Colorado (1-2) will face NAU (1-2) for its Big Sky opener, a much-needed win for both teams. UNC is coming off a disappointing loss against Lamar — a game it was expected to […]

https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2021/09/24/meet-the-opponent-northern-arizona-football-versus-northern-colorado/

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Apple has bought several Cupertino office buildings in a huge deal that solidifies the tech behemoth's presence in Silicon Valley.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/09/24/apple-buy-five-cupertino-office-mega-deal-tech-real-estate-jobs/

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Because Smith so quickly became a premier catcher, the organization had the wherewithal to trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner this summer.

https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2021/09/24/whicker-the-dodgers-drafting-will-smith-in-2016-keeps-paying-dividends/

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Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, liberal or conservative, there is one thing that should unite one and all – how government spends your tax dollars. In Georgia, the best way to know that is through the state’s Open Records Law.

https://www.covnews.com/opinion/columnists/yarbrough-its-no-secret-cognia-is-disregarding-open-records-law/

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What’s it like for you when you have to do hard things? We’ve been talking with our 8-year-old a lot lately about this very subject. Doing hard things, for him, often comes with some big feelings.

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By OpenSecrets.org Just six percent of the companies that received COVID-related contracts lobbied the federal government in 2020, but they received more than half of the money that was awarded to combat the pandemic, $19.4 billion, according to a report released by Public Citizen and the Center for Responsive Politics. “The striking share of COVID dollars that wentContinue reading "Lobbyists raked in COVID-19 contracts"

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Counting has finished in more than 300 of the country's 338 ridings, Elections Canada said Friday.

https://globalnews.ca/news/8220205/thousands-mail-ballots-still-to-be-counted-canada-election/

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The Vacaville City Council will consider a design by artist Leslie Molera for the Rocky Hill Trail public art project at Tuesday's meeting.

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“These employees’ dedication to public service, their willingness to put themselves in harm’s way to save others and the work they do to improve our institutions and our communities exemplify the best in CDCR,” CDCR Secretary Kathleen Allison said in a press statement.

https://www.thereporter.com/2021/09/24/three-vacaville-officers-among-148-honored-by-the-cdcr/

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Mullins became the first player in Orioles franchise to record 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a single season.

https://www.si.com/mlb/2021/09/25/cedric-mullins-becomes-first-oriole-30-home-runs-30-stolen-bases

"I guess A’s ownership lost a lot of money during the pandemic. I don’t really believe it. But we have a billionaire owner. It really kind of leaves a bad taste in your mouth going why is this happening."

https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/09/24/as-fans-balk-at-season-ticket-price-increases-for-2022/

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This week's two-hour Grand Slam episode of AEW Rampage was filmed at Arthur Ashe Stadium following Wednesday's Dynamite, so you may have already seen some spoilers prior to the show...

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2948699-aew-rampage-grand-slam-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights

I guess it’s that time of year to make sure everyone is ready for the impending snow season. This is mostly a list of making sure you haven’t taken anything out of your vehicles that you may need when you are traveling this winter. Let’s go over the basics: Are your tires in good condition […]

https://www.journal-advocate.com/2021/09/24/trooper-tips-is-it-winter-driving-season-already/

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Police on Friday released the identities of the victim killed in a mass shooting at a Tennessee grocery store this week as well as the gunman.

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Los Angeles County reported another 32 COVID-19 deaths on Friday, giving the county an overall death toll of 25,972. Another 1,571 cases were reported, raising the total number from throughout the pandemic to 1,451,438.

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2021/09/24/la-county-enters-the-booster-era-but-its-the-first-doses-health-officials-are-most-worried-about/

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Stanford coach David Shaw expects another back-and-forth game against Chip Kelly and UCLA at 3 p.m. Saturday in Palo Alto

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The Americans were looking for a fresh start in the Ryder Cup with its youngest team ever, and it worked out even better Friday than they imagined at windswept Whistling Straits.

https://www.denverpost.com/2021/09/24/ryder-cup-us-team-whistling-straits-day-1/

Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Yung Nudy featuring 21 Savage, Lil Duval featuring Boosie Badazz, and more.

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Thirty of 32 NHL teams will be able to operate at 100 percent capacity this season, per an NHL memo regarding teams' COVID-19 policies for the 2021-22 season....

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10013150-nhl-memo-30-teams-expected-to-host-capacity-crowds-for-2021-22-season

Brindle Marketing is a boutique marketing agency passionate about omni-channel marketing that delivers results. They’re rapidly expanding and looking for another social media superstar to join their team as Social Media Marketing Manager based in Melbourne. They are focused on what matters most: their team, their customers and their work. They love delivering creative solutions […]The post Feature Jobs: Brindle Marketing, Dew Process, Creux Automatiq & Alexia Dobbin Ent appeared first on Pedestrian TV.

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Forget France, AUKUS and nuclear-powered submarines -- one of the most important moments for the future of US influence in Asia is due to take place on Friday in Washington.

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The case was the subject of a Supreme Court ruling in which the power of eminent domain prevailed over state sovereign immunity.

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Mark Meadows, Dan Scavino, Kashyap Patel and Steve Bannon have been asked to produce documents and appear at depositions in mid-October.

https://www.ocregister.com/2021/09/23/house-jan-6-panel-subpoenas-trump-advisers-associates/

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"If you corner people and call them a racist or a bigot, they're going to retreat," Positive Identity's co-founder says. The group wants to build understanding and compassion along racial and cultural lines.

https://www.dailynews.com/2021/09/23/can-positive-storytelling-improve-race-relations-this-la-based-collective-thinks-so/

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WHO says critically ill Covid patients unable to mount an adequate immune response can take synthetic antibody treatment Regeneron

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus-pandemic/who-backs-antibody-treatment-for-high-risk-covid-patients

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The question has been asked and answered: the Twins aren’t so interested in playing the role of spoilers. They’re focused on winning as many games as they can and using the rest of this season to better position themselves for the future. In doing that, the Red Sox, Yankees and Mariners might have a couple […]

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Improved play is needed Sunday against Tampa Bay after the Rams botched a punt, gave up long returns and blew a chance for a runback in their first two games.

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It didn’t look good when Jaycee Horn couldn’t put weight on his right foot, and the news is not good for Horn. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports the initial diagnosis is a broken foot for the rookie. It is too early for the Panthers to know the timetable for Horn’s return. Horn, the eighth overall [more]

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The New England Patriots host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, so what better time to talk about a hypothetical blockbuster trade rooted solely in Twitter-based speculation rather than actual, credible reporting? Patriots fans long have coveted Michael Thomas. Really, they just want the team to add any superstar receiver they can get excited about, […]The post Does Hypothetical Michael Thomas-Stephon Gilmore Trade Make Sense? appeared first on NESN.com.

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An Indiana man pleaded guilty today to engaging in sexual contact with a sleeping woman on a flight from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Denver, Colorado. According to court documents, Ian Wagner, 39, of New Haven, was a passenger on board a domestic flight from Indianapolis to Denver on Oct. 6, 2017. Wagner was seated next toContinue reading "Indiana man accosted an 18-year-old woman during flight"

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An Ontario mother, who had been holding a one-woman protest for the past week to try to get help with her son's autism care, will finally have her file looked at after a call from the social services minister.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/ont-mother-camping-outside-premier-s-office-will-have-her-son-s-autism-file-looked-at-minister-says-1.5598601

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol subpoenaed four members of former President Donald Trump's inner circle Thursday, including former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.

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The exact reason why a player misses practice isn’t necessarily a huge deal, especially if the differing reasons are likely to have a similar impact (or non-impact) on the player’s game availability. But there are times where that reason makes a big difference to the discussion around the player. And that led to some criticism Read more...The post Adam Schefter comes under fire for Lamar Jackson tweet, investment in gambling app company alongside Robert Kraft appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Although gamers came to see 'Kirby and the Forgotten Land' and 'Bayonetta 3,' Nintendo threw everyone a curve ball with Chris Pratt as Mario in the upcoming film.

https://www.marinij.com/2021/09/23/nintendo-direct-surprises-everyone-with-mario-movie-cast-new-kirby-game/

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Voters in Quebec will head back to the polls in November for municipal elections, and in Montreal the front runners were out on the campaign trail with a number of pledges.

https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/days-after-federal-election-ends-municipal-election-in-montreal-heats-up-1.5596936

The quarterbacks (or their teams) have squared off twice before when both were healthy, and the record is 1-1.

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Canada has been drawn in Pool A with South Africa, Hong Kong and Mexico at the HSBC Canada Sevens in Edmonton this weekend.

https://globalnews.ca/news/8214409/rugby-sevens-edmonton-canada-south-africa/

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The bill prohibits workers from being fired for failing to meet a quota that interfered with their ability to use the bathroom or take rest breaks, and it bars employers from disciplining warehouse employees for being “off-task” when they are complying with health and safety laws.

https://www.dailybulletin.com/2021/09/22/newsom-signs-ab-701-a-warehouse-bill-aimed-at-productivity-mandates/

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Assembly Bill 701 prohibits workers from being fired for failing to meet a quota that interfered with their ability to use the bathroom or take rest breaks, and it bars employers from disciplining warehouse employees for being “off-task” when they are complying with health and safety laws.

https://www.sgvtribune.com/2021/09/22/newsom-signs-ab-701-a-warehouse-bill-aimed-at-productivity-mandates/

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With celebrating her daughter’s birthday on Sept. 22, the ‘Christina on the Coast’ star shared a sweet message for Taylor on Instagram.

https://hollywoodlife.com/2021/09/22/christina-haack-daughter-birthday-tribute-photo/

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The opioid crisis is not limited to the Methadone Mile. Substance abuse and the homelessness that often accompanies it are not confined to Boston’s city limits. It’s a city problem, a regional problem, a statewide scourge. Fighting it calls for an all-hands-on-deck approach, and while some ideas are being hashed out among the mayoral candidates, […]

https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/09/23/editorial-mass-and-cass-is-not-just-bostons-problem/

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