Saints face ridicule for bizarre decisions before halftime: 'Seems like they want to get their coach fired'
The cherry on top of the night for fans watching and commenting on the game on social media was two bizarre decisions right before halftime. Spencer Rattler threw a 1-yard pass to Alvin Kamara, and the Saints took a timeout to stop the clock. The Saints decided to take a timeout when they were on their own 36-yard line. Out of the Saints' third timeout, Rattler took a knee to end the quarter. Do you want to torcher these Saints fans?
Source:Fox News
October 18, 2024 15:10 UTC
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Friday, October 18
The New York Times has introduced the next title coming to its Games catalog following Wordle's continued success -- and it's all about math. In Digits, players are presented with a target number that they need to match. Players will get a five-star rating if they match the target number exactly, a three-star rating if they get within 10 of the target, and a one-star rating if they can get within 25 of the target number. So play Digits while you can, as The New York Times may move on from the project if it doesn't get the response it is hoping for. Digits' beta is available to play for free now on The New York Times Games' website
Source:New York Times
October 18, 2024 15:05 UTC
Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election
Biden in an exchange with reporters following his meeting with the three European leaders suggested that the U.S. election was discussed in the private talks. Asked if the leaders were worried about the presidential race, Biden responded tersely, “They're interested.”Earlier in the day Biden emphasized the need to support Ukraine. “As Ukraine faces a tough winter, we must — we must — sustain our resolve, our effort and our support,” Biden said. Biden said he and the European leaders discussed the way ahead following the killing of Sinwar. He maintains that if he were still president, Russia would never have invaded Ukraine in 2022 and Hamas would never have attacked Israel in 2023.
Source:ABC News
October 18, 2024 15:05 UTC
Video What Yahya Sinwar’s death mean for the future of Hamas
What Yahya Sinwar’s death mean for the future of Hamas Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, resident and senior fellow at The Atlantic Council, discusses the death of one of the key architects of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
Source:ABC News
October 18, 2024 15:03 UTC
How one Bay Area woman snagged Italy’s new digital nomad visa
But although the Italian government’s digital nomad visa launched in April 2024, so far there have been few accounts of people securing one. Italy’s digital nomad visa scheme was first announced in 2022 and launched in April 2024. I’ve been able to meet a number of expats and foreigners and am beginning to create a community.”Friends of friends (and friends of friends of friends) have come in handy, she says. The trick to snagging the visaSo why does it seem to be so rare to get the digital nomad visa? Despite her travails to get the visa, Waite says it was worth it.
Source:CNN
October 18, 2024 15:01 UTC
New York Times : A new role for Leissa Jackmauh and welcome to Sarah Chatta
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Source:New York Times
October 18, 2024 14:57 UTC
Video 2nd Michigan home invasion suspect charged with murder
2nd Michigan home invasion suspect charged with murder The second suspect who was arrested in connection to the Michigan home invasion on Oct. 11 that left a 72-year-old businessman dead has been charged with murder.
Source:ABC News
October 18, 2024 14:56 UTC
Microsoft hires counsel for OpenAI equity post $14B funding: WSJ
According to a Wall Street Journal report, OpenAI and Microsoft (MSFT) have engaged an external adviser to determine the equity stake Microsoft will receive for its $14 billion investment in OpenAI. This evaluation comes as OpenAI transitions from a nonprofit to a for-profit corporation. Morning Brief Co-Hosts Seana Smith and Brad Smith delve into the details, exploring challenges the tech companies have faced throughout their partnership. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Angel Smith
Source:Wall Street Journal
October 18, 2024 14:40 UTC
In Memoriam: A Cautionary Tale and A Legendary Tale
June Jackson Christmas, MD: Breaking BarriersDuring the same early 1980s, Dr Christmas became the first Black woman president of the American Public Health Association. Among other things, her legacy included the Dr June Jackson Christmas Program to help underrepresented groups enter psychiatry as a profession. He was chosen to receive the 2024 Abraham Halpern Humanitarian Award from the American Association for Social Psychiatry. Risen C. Bennett Braun, psychiatrist who fueled ‘satanic panic’, dies at 83. The New York Times.
Source:New York Times
October 18, 2024 14:24 UTC
Look of the Week
Editor’s Note: Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days. CNN —Last night, British actor Andrew Garfield arrived at the London Film Festival premiere of his latest film “We Live in Time” sporting a surprising accessory. His black leather Valentino loafers matched his belt, but Garfield wasn’t complete without his 5 foot 4 inches of cardboard. At various points along the red carpet, he gleefully set Pugh down, posing with an arm wrapped around her inanimate waist. His custom Valentino outfit was somewhat overshadowed by his 5 foot 4 inch long cardboard cutout.
Source:CNN
October 18, 2024 14:21 UTC
EarthTalk: Steps cities can take to cool down
Urban green spaces can significantly reduce the surrounding air temperature, offering a natural solution to urban heat. Reflective and cool roofs are another strategy to mitigate urban heat. Cool roofs, made from lighter colored materials, offer another viable solution. Implementing cool roofs helps reduce urban heat and contributes to energy savings by lowering the need for air conditioning. Cool pavements, which include reflective and permeable materials, can greatly reduce heat absorption versus asphalt and concrete.
Source:CNN
October 18, 2024 14:09 UTC
Q3 Earnings Season Kicks Off with Better-Than-Expected Bank Results
Banks kicked off the earnings season with mostly bullish results and commentary. The earnings season started off strong with some positive results from the big banks which all blew away analyst estimates. However it was earnings results from another sector’s constituent on Thursday that drove markets. One major thesis leading into this earnings season was that lowered sell-side estimates heading into reports would lead to bigger beats and happier investors. Wall Street Horizon is the trademark of Wall Street Horizon, Inc. All other trademarks used in this publication are the property of their respective owners.
Source:Wall Street Journal
October 18, 2024 14:03 UTC
Video Fans mourn Liam Payne's death as details of his final moments emerge
Fans mourn Liam Payne's death as details of his final moments emerge Questions swirl over the former One Direction member's death in Buenos Aires. A frantic phone call from a hotel manager and an autopsy report offer some details.
Source:ABC News
October 18, 2024 13:57 UTC