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Many interesting trends come and go on the internet, but some stay with us forever. Recently, a trend centered on the bond between students and teachers has been warming hearts online. Following Teacher Appreciation Week in early May, videos of many thoughtful gifts given by students to their beloved teachers were shared by both parents and teachers. The inspiration for this trend was taken from the children’s book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” written by Laura Numeroff and illustrated by Felicia Bond. In this “If You Give a Teacher a Cookie” trend, teachers receive cookies and a host…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday warned of the risk of political violence in the United States following Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, saying “it’s time to calm things down.”In a prime-time address to the nation from the Oval Office, President Biden said political passions will run high but “we must never descend into violence.” The president acknowledged that passions run high in an election year and that he and the Republican Party have different policy visions, but he urged Americans to “recommit” to resolving their differences peacefully.”There is no place in America for this…
A Pakistani court has acquitted former prime minister Imran Khan of illegal marriage charges, Pakistani media reported on Saturday. Despite this, Khan remains in jail on charges of inciting riots. A local court in Islamabad “dismissed the charges” against Khan in the Iddat case, but what caught everyone’s attention was the official document declaring the innocence of Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. It was written in “Comic Sans” font.What? Comic Sans used in official documentation? Yep, eagle-eyed readers noticed the unusual font choice and it quickly became a laughing stock online. The court order quickly went viral, with one…
Snell was “feeling good” after his dominant performance against the Twins, according to NBC Sports Bay Area.SAN FRANCISCO — In a season that was nothing like what was expected, it was oddly unsurprising that Blake Snell played his best game in a Giants uniform and still got nothing out of it.Snell, who resembles a pitcher with two Cy Young Awards on his resume, was in dominant form Sunday against the Minnesota Twins, pitching a perfect game through the seventh inning in the Giants’ 3-2 win in San Francisco’s final game before the All-Star break.The only hit Snell allowed was a…
Ann Stevenson Yang recently wrote,A Wild Ride: A Short History of Opening Up and Closing Down the Chinese Economy.”My Chinese husband died in October. On the anniversary of his death, my three children and I plan to take half of his ashes back to Beijing to be buried next to his parents, as he wished. But I cannot go with him – the risk of being detained for months or even years is too high.This risk does not arise primarily for political reasons, even though I have criticized the Chinese Communist Party in op-eds, interviews and books for the past…
The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarity from the BCCI on its plans for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in Pakistan in February-March next year. Speculation has been rife that India may not tour Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, putting pressure on the ICC to adopt the hybrid model implemented by the Asian Cricket Council for last year’s Asia Cup. India captain Rohit Sharma and Pakistan captain Babar Azam. (AFP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} According to PCB sources, the committee has asked the BCCI to provide written evidence of the Indian government’s refusal to allow them to…
India’s sweltering heat and drawn-out election season could produce some unexpected winners and losers this quarter as consumer companies such as Bajaj Auto Inc. report earnings this week. Conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd.’s retail business will also be in the spotlight when it reports results on Friday.Demand from villages and small towns outpaced cities in the April-June quarter, a sign of broader economic growth in India. Avenue Supermarts, a supermarket operator with a wide presence in small Indian towns, reported a 17 percent rise in first-quarter profit on Saturday, just missing profit expectations. Motorcycle maker Bajaj Auto’s monthly sales report showed…
Taylor Swift left her audience in Milan, Italy after her acoustic performance leaving them thinking they were “the best.”Dressed in a sophisticated sunrise orange dress, Swift picked up her guitar and stepped up to the microphone.”I’m trying things I’ve never done before and songs I haven’t performed for a long time,” she told a packed crowd at San Siro stadium in Italy’s fashion capital.”I’ve never done this song in an acoustic section, so…” Swift said, strumming “The 1,” which she performed during the first year of the Eras tour and used as the opening number during her “Folklore” era. When…
Image caption, There was extensive damage to the interior of the karting track.July 14, 2024Updated 1 hour agoA shopkeeper has said he is “devastated” after his shop was severely damaged in a fire in Newry. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said on Monday that it believed the fire was accidental.At its peak, about 50 crew members responded to the incident.Authorities believe the outbreak began at the kart racing centre shortly before noon on Saturday and then spread to two other facilities.Brian Murphy, director of furniture showroom House of Murphy, one of two other stores badly damaged in…
At the foot of South Main Street – across the Connoquenessing Creek, just above the train tracks – sits a piece of property with a picturesque view of small-town America.They put a stoplight there and a new bridge bends to the left. On the right side of the road stands a sign that went up during that construction. “The City of Butler,” it reads. “A great place to live.”My great-grandfather thought so.On Saturday, just outside my hometown of Butler, Pennsylvania, gunshots rang out, thrusting the town into the international spotlight. Ending a celebration. Ending at least one life. Changing countless…