According to the 2021-2022 American Pet Product Association (APPA) National Pet Owner Survey, 70% of U.S. households, or 90.5 million homes own a pet, with Americans spending a total of $32.2 billion per year on veterinary care and products. Veterinary expenses vary but on average dog owners spend about $242 on routine visits and $458 on surgical visits per year, while cat owners spend about $178 on routine visits and $201 on surgical ones....

Kaepernick reportedly told Nike he and others found the symbol offensive due to its connection to the United States’ slavery era, according to The Wall Street Journal, who first reported the story Tuesday. In more recent times, the flag has been used as a symbol by white supremacist and nationalist groups. The flag is believed to be a design by a woman named Betsy Ross around the height of the American Revolution in the mid-to-late 1770s, leading to its nickname, Betsy Ross Flag....

Redfield made his projection in a Senate panel on Wednesday. The timeline he outlined relies on the first COVID-19 vaccinations being administered in November or December of this year, but in a limited scope. According to the CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Interim Playbook, healthcare workers, high-risk individuals, and other essential employees will receive the first dosages when they’re available. There are currently three vaccines undergoing Phase Three clinical rials in the U....

As it is a federal holiday, many government offices are closed, while some private businesses may also be shut on the day. But does this include the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)? Here, we look at the 2021 Thanksgiving Day hours for the USPS and courier services. U.S. Postal Service The USPS is closed for Thanksgiving. Normal hours of operation vary by branch. See the store locator at the USPS website for the opening and closing times for your nearest post office....

A holiday that’s almost 250 years old, Independence Day’s origins date back to July 4, 1776, when the original 13 colonies declared their independence from England. Given that the holiday is always celebrated on July 4, the day of the week changes annually. This year, Americans will mark the occasion on Thursday. Thursday will also be one of 10 holidays observed by the USPS, meaning, there won’t be any mail services....

USPS on Presidents Day Presidents Day is a federal holiday observed by the United States Postal Service. Post offices will be closed and mail services will not run on the day—that means USPS will not collect or deliver mail or packages. Regular mail services will resume on Tuesday. Following Presidents Day, other federal holidays observed by USPS coming up this year are Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day....

Ronaldo rolls back the years with Real The 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford once again emphasized why he provides more of a threat in his preferred central midfield position. He struggled against Antonio Valencia, one of the fastest players in the Premier League, and failed to muster up any opportunities throughout the game which Arsenal was fortunate to come away from with a point....

The one-time All-Star took a hard fall in the Pelicans’ overtime loss to the Jazz on Oct. 23, resulting in a right posterior hip injury and low back contusion. He was initially listed as questionable for Tuesday’s matchup with the Mavericks, but he was later ruled out. The Pelicans are back in action on Friday when they travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns. Will Williamson be available to play?...

The Celtics guard got the ball around the 3-point line, split two Cavaliers defenders, faked a behind-the-back pass and then hung in the air for at least three seconds (yes, I’m exaggerating) while kicking the ball out in traffic for a corner three. It’s easily the most impressive dime of the weekend. MORE: Westbrook’s career night | Knicks, Magic set terrible record | Nike Dunk sneakers Thank you, Jonas Jerebko, for hitting that shot....

“I always ask people, ‘What wakes you up at night?’ For me, now it’s the pursuit of a championship,” Smith told NBA.com. “That really is what the case is. It’s like, we’ve got a real chance to be champions. And I know that sounds crazy, and people think, ‘Naaah. Yeah, you guys got better; not champions.’ But we’ve really got a real legit chance. And as long as we believe it, nobody else matters....

The WNBA and the Liberty have agreed to suspend Thomas’ ownership application indefinitely, the league announced Monday. MORE: Why Maya Moore chose to play in China | Knicks taking Kaminsky at No. 4? “After further discussion and with the season underway, the WNBA and the New York Liberty have agreed to suspend consideration of Isiah Thomas’ application for an ownership interest in the Liberty until further notice,” the league said in a statement....

The showdown will see two Englishmen with contrasting footballing styles lock horns as they lead their respective sides in the city of Tatanagar. It was December of 2013 when Steve Coppell was the Technical Director of Football at Crawley Town. After a run of seven games without any win, manager Ritchie Barker’s contract was terminated with immediate effect. In the aftermath of that sacking, Coppell would leave his position too....

Coach Miguel Angel named five foreigners in his starting eleven. Among the Indians, Albino Gomes started in between the sticks with Pratik Chowdhary, Sena Ralte and Munmun Lugun being the defenders. David Nghaite and Lallianzuala Chhangte operated as the two wingers. Albino made a double save in the early stages of the game however, in the 21st minute, Real Oviedo got their breakthrough through Gonzales. Delhi made several changes in the second half with Paulinho’s strike coming off the crossbar....

From then on Steve Coppell managed to mastermind a run to the final which was based on their defensive solidity. This season, he has switched allegiances to Jamshedpur FC but the story has remained the same. After three goalless draws, Coppell’s side have finally scored their first goal in a 1-0 win over Delhi Dynamos on Wednesday which is also the newly-established side’s first ever victory in the ISL. Coppell, with his trusted henchmen from last season - Wally Downes and Ishfaq Ahmed, has forged another tough-to-break-down side....

A youth product of Italian giants AS Roma, the defensive midfielder started his career with the Serie A giants in 2012 and was a part of the side for three seasons. During his stint with Roma, Lucca had twice moved out on loan to Atletico Paranaense and Guaratingueta Futebol. He had also played for another ISL side FC Goal in the second season of the tournament. Speaking on the bringing back the Brazilian midfielder, FC Pune City CEO Gaurav Modwel said, “Lucca is a proven performer and a fan favourite too....

Such bomblastic statements are often made in order to show the player that the coach still trusts his abilities or probably a complete disregard to those watching football in India. FC Goa’s chink in the armour was once again exposed by Mumbai which allowed them to pick three crucial points in what was their first home game. However, Lobera remained defiant and once again reiterated the same narrative. Probably, one does feel sympathetic towards him as Kattimani is the best goalkeeper he has in his squad as opposed to in India....

The scorecard might bear the look of a thrilling evenly contested tussle but for much of the 90 minutes at Pune, it was a Dynamos master-class on display with the hosts a clear second best. Miguel Angel Portugal’s stamp was clear to see in his side’s assured display on the ball as fluidity oozed in his 4-4-1-1 system with Matias Mirabaje deployed just behind Kalu Uche in a free role....

Alves had twice leapt the highest from corners to deal two striking blows to Albert Roca’s Bengaluru FC, a side which had come into the finals with the ‘favourites’ tag. Both the corners had been delivered by one Gregory Nelson. The Dutchman had largely been out of the spotlight coming into the business end of the four-month long competition. A winger who made his debut under Louis Van Gaal at AZ Alkmaar, Nelson’s maiden campaign in India had been largely solid, if not unheralded, going into the play-offs....

Manuel Lanzarote and Anirudh Thapa scored second-half goals to share the spoils in the first-leg and the young midfielder’s away goal gives a slight advantage to the Marina Machans for whom even a goalless draw will do on Tuesday. “The most important thing tomorrow is to qualify, whatever it takes. We worked exceptionally hard the other night and we were disappointed that we did not convert some chances. We should have been ahead on goals but it was a hard-earned draw....

For all the excitement on the field, the supporters in the stadium were just as brilliant as they turned out in large numbers to cheer and chant for their team. Bengaluru FC, playing on their home ground, had the advantage in terms of numbers as Kanteerava filled up with blue jerseys. The travelling fans were also at their best but sheer numbers on the other side drowned whatever they had to say, at least until Mailson Alves decided to stun the Blues with two commanding headers that put Chennaiyin into the lead....