The militia denied that its leader had been killed in the attack, which was reported by Reuters and the Associated Press. Reuters cited an Iraqi army source who said the airstrikes near camp Taji north of Baghdad targeted Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces—an umbrella group of Iran-backed Shi’ite militias—and had killed six people and critically wounded three. The Associated Press said five people had been killed. The Popular Mobilization Forces told Newsweek that an air raid targeted one of their convoys near Taji Stadium in Baghdad, but said it was a “humanitarian convoy” and have so far denied the deaths of Zaidi, along with Saraya al-Khorasani leader Hamid al-Jazaery and another militia leader Raed al-Karawi....

The above is an entirely plausible account of the situation in Baghdad, although fortunately even the military and security contractors don’t resort to quite that density of acronyms. (If you want a translation, scroll to the bottom of this entry or click on the links above.) Still, there are enough Iraqonyms in general use to drive a civilian to distraction. What is it with the military and acronyms, anyway? Some of them are useful–MNF-I is certainly easier to say than Multi National Forces - Iraq, the formal name of the coalition military....

Much of the Irish public supports Ahern. They worry that alcohol consumption has gone up 46 percent in Ireland since 1990, even as it’s declined elsewhere in Europe. A quarter of Ireland’s emergency-room cases are now alcohol-related. Lisa Carley, the bartender at the Hairy Lemon in Dublin, considers drinking to be Ireland’s national sport. “It’s just what we do,” she says with a shrug–helping to prove Ahern’s point.

The Great’s Elle Fanning and Homeland’s Colton Ryan lead the cast of The Girl From Plainville as Michelle Carter and the late Conrad Roy III, alongside Chloë Sevigny as Lynn Roy, Norbert Leo Butz as Conrad “Co” Roy II, and Cara Buono as Gail Carter. Ahead of the series premiere, stars Colton Ryan and Chloë Sevigny told Newsweek about their roles and the true story behind The Girl From Plainville....

Check Point also detailed how an attacker could get the device’s entire voice history, which could expose banking information, home addresses or phone numbers, as all interactions with the device are recorded. “We appreciate the work of independent researchers like Check Point who bring potential issues to us. We fixed this issue soon after it was brought to our attention, and we continue to further strengthen our systems,” according to the statement....

Nick Saban's team comes with no bells or whistles, and the uniforms worn by the back-to-back BCS national champions are one of the most visual ways of expressing the importance of the program's tradition and history. But is it possible that the Crimson Tide could break from that tradition by wearing an alternate uniform? According to RollTide.com, the official online team store, Bama will be wearing all-black uniforms for a 2013 "Blackout Game....

Frequent cameo-maker Rip Taylor died in 2019, while Ryan Dunn died in a car accident the year after the release of Jackass 3D (the new film ends with a tribute to him). Very much alive, however, is Bam Margera, who has had a very public falling out with his former co-stars and franchise director Jeff Tremaine. After reports of the Viva La Bam star being fired from the movie and Tremaine filing a restraining order were made public, fans of the franchise have been left wondering whether the star would appear at all in the new movie....

Due to bars and restaurants being closed during lockdown, there is less beer currently in kegs. Instead, the beer that would have been served at bars and restaurants is being sold in cans for drinkers to enjoy at home. Conversely, there is more of a demand for cans of beer as some people—especially millennials—have been drinking more while stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines are in place. Additionally, Americans stocked up on cans of beer in the spring, when lockdowns and stay at home orders were first being implemented across the U....

As a general rule, it’s considered inappropriate to use “damn” in situations where you’re expected to behave politely, like a workplace, or in public settings like schools and community gatherings. [1] X Research source “Damn” can also be used to condemn someone or something. For example, “Damn this horrible weather!” or “Damn that thief!” Other profanities are used in a similar way—such as yelling “S**t!” In some circumstances, using the word “damn” can get you into legal trouble, such as if it’s said during a live public broadcast....

Fast forward seven years, however, and Dreamfields found itself entangled in an $8 million class-action lawsuit for label fraud, forcing it to make substantial changes in how it markets and labels its products. Having done so, Dreamfields’ pasta is still available on grocery store shelves, but the story of the lawsuit underscores why it’s vital for people with diabetes (or any other health issue that requires careful dietary management) to be savvy consumers....

Since Season 4 came to an end in October, Dynasty fans were eagerly waiting to find out Fallon’s fate, especially after The CW cleverly left Fallon actress Elizabeth Gillies out of all of the Season 5 promotional material. If you haven’t watched the first two episodes of Dynasty Season 5 yet but want to know Fallon’s fate, Newsweek has everything you need to know. Warning, spoilers below. Is Fallon Dead or Alive in Dynasty Season 5?...

After the showrunner teased that Maddie (played by Jennifer Love Hewitt) would have some mental health problems this season, Season 5, Episode 3 saw her unable to cope anymore. In a moment of crisis, she left baby Jee-Yun at the firehouse, along with a video message that said: “Jee-Yun is not safe with me, not now.” This sudden departure has left viewers wondering whether this unexpected scene was the show writing out Hewitt, or whether this is just another bump in Maddie’s troubled life....

We’ll continue to update this article with news on Hunt up until the official active/inactive report comes out on Monday around 6:45 p.m. ET. For all the latest fantasy updates, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. MORE MNF: FanDuel lineup | DraftKings lineup Is Kareem Hunt playing on Monday night? UPDATE: Hunt is officially OUT. Hunt (knee) hasn’t played since Week 14 because of his injury and a bout with COVID, but he managed to get in limited practices on Friday and Saturday this week and is officially “questionable” ahead of Monday’s game against Pittsburgh....

Larry Fitzgerald said Friday on his new SiriusXM Radio show, “Let’s Go,” that he doesn’t have “the urge to play right now” and that “for now, I’ll be a radio broadcaster,” according to the Cardinals. Fitzgerald and Tom Brady both appear on the weekly show with host Jim Gray. “I don’t know how I’ll feel in September, October, November moving forward, but I just, today, I just don’t have the urge....

The Chinese singer took to Instagram on Friday, April 8, to share a handwritten letter with fans to confirm his departure from SM on the band’s 10th anniversary as a group. Fans of EXO may well be wondering what Lay’s decision means, and if he is still going to continue to be part of the group. Is Lay Zhang Still A Member of EXO? In his letter, which he wrote in both English and Korean, Lay thanked his fellow members and SM Entertainment for their support over the past decade....

It was an unremarkable stint off the bench for Messi, who kept it simple in his introduction to the French league. He did not attempt a dribble or shot attempt and was content to help the team see out a 2-0 result with simple passing — he connected on 95 percent of his passes. The Ligue 1 match was his first appearance in the matchday squad after sitting out PSG’s last two Ligue 1 matches....

1. Since that March 1 loss at Memphis, Louisville has beaten each of its opponents by double digits, and it's 12-1 in its last 13. Are they playing the best basketball in the country right now? DeCourcy: Gee, I thought just yesterday it was Florida. We so love “hot” teams. We love winning streaks. When teams are on these kinds of tears the game seems so easy. Defeat seems so remote....

There are, however, a few other ways that Lyme can potentially be passed from one person to the next. Still, it is very unlikely. This article reviews how Lyme disease spreads, what is known about human to human transmission, and whether Lyme spreads from animals to humans. How to Tell If You Have Lyme One of the telltale signs that doctors look for when diagnosing Lyme disease is a bull’s-eye-shaped rash....

Despite attempts to revitalize the print publication under a new format, dwindling sales and the continuing rise of satirical humor available in TV and online appears to have finally put an end to the Alfred E. Neuman fronted magazine as it has been known for decades. According to Cnet, citing its sister publication Comicbook.com, Mad will no longer be available to buy from newsstands after issue nine in August, with the 10th issue then only available via subscription and direct markets....

Given how Super Bowl success has been a major historical factor in getting players into Canton, that’s not a silly question to bring up for a player. Some might say winning a ring stamps and changes the perspective career. Others would say it reflects only a small part of a career. Here’s an examination of Stafford’s case to determine whether he will go from sporting Honolulu and royal blue to wearing the ultimate gold jacket: The Hall of Fame case for Matthew Stafford Beyond Stafford now winning the Super Bowl, he has some impressive regular-season accomplishments....