Today, though, is National Pumpkin Spice Day. While that may indeed sound random and silly to some, the nostalgic smell and taste of pumpkin spice is something that plenty of people love to savor. In fact, as the temperature dips, pumpkin spice feels like the natural way to begin October, the first full month of fall. It’s also a nice way to hold you over until October 26, National Pumpkin Day....
(Zzz) Cop Rock, ABC A musical. Imagine cops inhaling jelly donuts, then bursting into arias. Bochco’s chutzpah is appreciated, but c’mon. (Zzzzzzzzzzz) Baby Talk, ABC This spinoff of the uniquely dumb movie “Look Who’s Talking” also features that comic impresario, Tony Danza, as the baby’s voice. (Zzzzzz) Going Places, ABC “The Dick Van Dyke Show” was funny, but it had Dick Van Dyke. This one’s about comedy writers writing a comedy show....
What’s happening to the Green Revolution, anyway? The supertrend shows some signs of a slow fizzle. Yes, consumers say they are willing to pay as much as 10 cents more on the dollar for environmentally safe products–but at the same time voters are striking down major environmental initiatives across the country, including California’s intimidatingly complex Big Green package. Businesses like McDonald’s are straining to prove their environmentalist credentials, but 47 percent of consumers have come to dismiss environmental claims as mere gimmickry, according to a study to be released next month by polling firm Environmental Research Associates of Princeton, N....
Sixty-four former senior military and intelligence leaders have endorsed the Climate Security Plan for America issued on Tuesday by the Center for Climate and Security and George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. “In this context of unprecedented risk and unprecedented foresight, the President has a responsibility to prepare the nation for the unavoidable impacts of climate change, and a responsibility to prevent future security scenarios that impose catastrophic consequences,” the plan reads....
The truth, sadly, is otherwise. Gun violence is on the rise in schools all over America, and the nation’s children are trapped in its path. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control, one student in five reports carrying a weapon of some type and about one student in 20, or 5.3 percent, reports carrying a gun. The number of young Americans killed by firearms each year more than doubled, from 1,059 to 2,162, between 1970 and 1990, and homicide is now the leading cause of death among black males under the age of 35....
Bauer’s time in Cleveland — which produced mixed results on the mound and a few unpredictable, even controversial incidents off it — is over. With Cincinnati, Bauer gets a fresh start and opportunity to perform as a key piece for a franchise that looks ready for contention in 2020. MORE: How to watch “ChangeUp,” an MLB whip-around show, for free on DAZN The Reds offer a chance for Bauer to go from distraction to attraction....
Every part of the internet ecosystem is in play. China’s ruling party, the Chinese Communist Party, sees unfettered speech on the internet as a threat to its culture and form of governance. Chinese-based search engines like Baidu have become a de facto propaganda tool to censor “objectionable” content, whether it be about workers’ rights, the plight of the Uyghurs or even the concept of free speech. The party controls what its citizens see on social media, even outside its borders....
Today, the average American owns about eight connected devices, which capture all types of data about our online and offline activities. Whether we like it or not, tech giants harvest vast amounts of data directly from our devices, which is mined, sold and often leaked. With the threat now expanding from the digital to the physical world, our homes, vehicles and city infrastructure are at risk of being compromised. It’s time to reclaim our privacy and peace of mind....
The harrowing conditions for women in the Congo have developed over generations, and sadly, are considered normal. Early marriage and early pregnancy are prevalent, as is female genital mutilation in the conflict zones, and other harmful cultural practices. Women have limited access to land and little, if any, decision-making power when it comes to their own lives, let alone the laws of the nation. For too long these behaviors have gone unquestioned, but the tides are changing....
“Last night, there were a lot of people here. People didn’t know what to do. Police came, they took people down and many people were doing resuscitation on those on the ground. Everything happened in a moment,” 31-year-old Abdo Al-Kader told The Korea Times on Sunday. As of Sunday afternoon, at least 154 people have reportedly died while 133 others have been injured, according to South Korean media reports. The crowd crush led to dozens of people going into cardiac arrest in Seoul’s crowded Itaewon nightlife district near the Hamilton Hotel....
The hosts were leading 1-0 in the Stadio Renzo Barbera thanks to Daniele De Rossi’s early goal, with Albania lending a rowdy presence in the stands. ‘Suarez has gone from biter to diver’ Visiting supporters had been lighting flares throughout the game, but play was finally stopped when the incendiary materials were hurled onto the pitch approaching the hour mark. After consulting with players referee Slavko Vincic decided to pause the game, taking both teams off the pitch....
Experts from the Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF) carried out calculations using data from the Civil Protection Department on the rate of infections, concluding that the disease could be practically eliminated in the country within the period May 5 to May 16. “We are going in the right direction and we must not change our strategy in the least. The return to normality will be a gradual process… the goal is to contain the situation now, and prevent further epidemic outbreaks, such as those seen in the North, and restore as much as possible a normal lifestyle,” Higher Health Council president Franco Locatelli told reporters at a press conference....
Causes Common Causes Itchy eyes are most likely due to a variety of causes of irritation. Allergies Allergies don’t just cause symptoms like a runny nose and sneezing. About 40% of Americans experience eye allergies (also called allergic conjunctivitis) at some point. Eye allergies can be mild, or they can be severe enough to affect your quality of life and productivity. Itchiness is a prominent symptom of eye allergies. Other symptoms of eye allergies include:...
In the first hearing of the trial investigating the deadly riots that saw Trump supporters attacking the Capitol on January 6, 2021, Ivanka Trump, one of his most trusted supporters and advisers, appeared in a previously unseen video clip saying that she didn’t believe the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Following a video clip of Attorney General William Barr testifying that he told Trump at the time that the claims the election had been stolen were “complete nonsense,” “crazy stuff” and “bulls***,” as his team had not found evidence of voter fraud, Ivanka Trump said she accepted what Barr said....
Watt recorded three sacks as the Texans beat the Jaguars 27-13 on Sunday to stay in the hunt for the playoffs. Up next for Houston is Indianapolis. MORE: Tom Brady an advocate for mental coaching | Inside the mind of Jimbo Fischer Here’s what Watt says about his approach to playing football: “I think no matter what job you do, I don’t care what job it is, you want to outperform your contract....
So when Watt got a chance to meet ‘Ahnold’ in person while attending the 2015 CMT Music Awards in Nashville on Wednesday, it shouldn’t be surprising that the Texans defensive end further floored the action-hero legend. MORE: Must-see J.J. Watt photos | Watch Watt’s insane box jump Other than the requisite hat that made Watt look more like a cowboy than a Terminator, Watt’s version of “Hasta la vista, baby” made Schwarzenegger chuckle....
MORE: Fierce photos of Watt | Best of NFL Cheerleaders in 2015 Watt, a four-time first-team All Pro, played through the injury late in the season before exacerbating it in the Texans’ wild-card loss to the Chiefs. “It’s something we’ve been dealing with for six or seven weeks now,” Watt told the Houston Chronicle after the loss. “Our training staff has done a great job getting me out there on the field so I can play....
After his alma mater Wisconsin lost to Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game, 59-0, Watt was decked out in Buckeyes gear to fulfill his end of a deal made with teammate and Ohio State grad John Simon. MORE: Disney characters as NFL logos | Panthers OK if Cam can’t play | Johnny Manziel gets first start Maybe he should make a bet on who will win the Heisman Trophy....
Smith was responding to comments made by the “First Take” analyst earlier in the week when he criticized the guard for wearing a hoodie on the bench. Smith said the hoodie will remind people of Trayvon Martin, and said NBA players shouldn’t be wearing hoodies during a game. Here’s how Smith responded: MORE: Kevin Durant jokes with reporter after he forgets question In the last tweet, Smith is referring to “First Take,” the show that used to feature Smith and Skip Bayless, who has since moved to Fox....
Parker, as was reported by ESPN, supposedly went into his workout last Friday with the Cavaliers, holders of the No. 1 pick, overweight and uninspired. One source was quoted, anonymously, as saying Parker, “tanked.” MORE: Mock Draft | Gilbert calls ESPN report “nonsense” | Fratello knows Blatt The motivation? Parker, a Chicago native, could be closer to his family playing in Milwaukee, which holds the No. 2 pick and has targeted him as the preferred choice....
