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Biden, White House support Indigenous lacrosse team for 2028 Olympics

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:22 GMT

President Joe Biden is pushing to allow the Indigenous nation that invented lacrosse to play under its own flag when the sport returns to the Olympics in 2028.Biden’s position, being announced Wednesday at the White House Tribal Nations Summit, is a request for the International Olympic Committee to allow the Haudenosaunee Nationals to compete as its own team at the Los Angeles Games.That would require the IOC to make an exception to a rule that permits teams playing only as part of an official national Olympic committee to compete in the Olympics. The Haudenosaunee have competed as their own team at a number of international events since 1990.“We’re hopeful the IOC will see it our way, as well,” Tom Perez, the White House senior adviser and director of intergovernmental affairs, told The Associated Press. “If we’re successful, it won’t simply be the flag of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy that marches in the Olympics, it will be the flag of Indigenous pe...

Offensive struggles mount for the Patriots, Giants and Jets

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:22 GMT

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here.___It’s been more than a decade since the NFL featured three offenses as challenged as the ones for the New England Patriots, New York Jets and New York Giants.Blame it on quarterback injuries, bad rosters, poor coaching and downright bad play, those three teams rank at the bottom of the NFL in scoring.The Jets rank 30th at 14.3 points per game, followed by the Giants at 13.3 and the Patriots and 12.3 — marking the first time since 2011 that three teams scored fewer than 15 points per game in the first 12 contests.Coach Bill Belichick’s Patriots are easily the worst of the three offenses as the lowest scoring team through 12 games since the 2011 Rams were at 11.7.New England has been shut out twice at home for the first time ever after losing 6-0 to the Chargers last week and is the first team since 1938 to lose three straight games while allowing 10 or fewe...

Air Force identifies the 8 US crew lost in Osprey crash in Japan and recovers 6 bodies

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:22 GMT

In this photo provided by Japan Coast Guard, debris believed to be from a U.S. military Osprey aircraft is seen off the coast of Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. A crew member who was recovered from the ocean after a U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying six people crashed Wednesday off southern Japan has been pronounced dead, coast guard officials said. (Japan Coast Guard via AP) In this photo provided by Japan Coast Guard, debris believed to be from a U.S. military Osprey aircraft is seen off the coast of Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. A crew member who was recovered from the ocean after a U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying six people crashed Wednesday off southern Japan...

Few wet flakes possible but no snow accumulation expected for DC region Wednesday

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:22 GMT

There’s been talk about snow for the D.C. region Tuesday night into Wednesday, but it never came to be.Instead, there will be a few rain showers early Wednesday morning with a mixture of a few wet snowflakes. 7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson said that the mix will come to an end around sunrise.“We are going to see skies clear we’re going to turn partly sunny” later on in the day “with temperatures pushing into the mid-40s,” she said.Those living in the immediate D.C. region will still have to bundle up as wind chills will be in the 30s throughout most of the day. It’ll be worse in the evening as temperatures could reach the low 30s.7News First Alert Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff said that “areas of frost are possible.”Temperatures will improve over the next few days, starting with mostly cloudy conditions reaching the upper 40s on Thursday. Friday will have partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mi...

Behind-the-scenes at FedEx during busy shipping season

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Christmas Day is just 19 days away. If you have a package to ship for the holidays, you’ll want to get that done sooner rather than later. Have you ever wondered what’s going on with your package before it gets to your front door? FOX31's Carly Moore is getting a behind-the-scenes look at a FedEx facility. Similar to Amazon, FedEx now offers picture proof of delivery. 2023 holiday shipping deadlines for sending gifts and cards They said it provides customers with peace of mind when they receive a photo confirmation that their holiday shipments have arrived. It’s offered for all FedEx Express and FedEx Ground residential, non-signature package deliveries without requiring an account or a login. It allows shippers to have confidence in the delivery of their packages. FedEx holiday shipping deadlinesFedEx Express Saver - Tuesday, Dec. 19FedEx Express® 3Day Freight - Tuesday, Dec. 19FedEx Express® 2Day Freight - Wednesday, Dec. 202Day * & 2Day AM - Wednesday, Dec...

Starbucks unwraps holiday discounts for rewards members

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:22 GMT

Starbucks is spreading holiday joy to its reward members throughout December. Every Thursday, from noon to 6 p.m., members can savor their favorite Starbucks beverages at half the price, courtesy of an exclusive coupon on the Starbucks app.But the holiday surprises don’t end there. Starbucks is adding new color-changing hot cup sets that reveal a new hue when a steaming hot beverage is poured inside.It’s not just about the savings; Starbucks is enhancing the holiday experience with these limited-edition cups that bring an extra element of delight to every sip. Make your Thursdays merrier and your drinks more enchanting with Starbucks’ holiday treats—exclusively for Rewards members.

Cold Front Ushering in Another Chill

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:22 GMT

A series of cold fronts are crossing through South Florida and that is unleashing cool and below average temperatures, which will last over the next few days.One of those fronts crossed through yesterday, leading to cooler temperatures this morning along with very low humidity. Some locations dropped into the upper 50s for low temperatures.With more clouds than sunshine along with a northerly, land breeze in place, this will hold temperatures 5-10F below normal into the low to mid 70s for highs this Wednesday.With another front crossing through this afternoon, that will aid in even cooler temperatures tonight, reaching the 50s across mainland South Florida and the 60s for most of the Florida Keys.Beyond this period, winds will flip off the water, leading to a gradual warmup given that ocean temperatures are still warm. Highs through Friday will still be in the 70s with lows in the 60s for Friday morning.Then by the weekend, winds will shift to more of a southerly direction, leading ...

Cougar spotted on video roaming through Minneapolis neighborhood

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:22 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — A home surveillance camera spotted a wild cat roaming through a Minneapolis neighborhood Monday.The animal, believed to be a cougar, was seen walking past two garages in the Lowry Hill neighborhood. Kristi, a resident, shared the video with WCCO.Cougars are rarely seen in the state, but occasionally do appear, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.“While evidence might suggest the animal’s prevalence is increasing, the number of verified cougar observations indicate that cougar occurrence in Minnesota is a result of transient animals from the Western Dakotas,” according to the DNR website.If you encounter one, you’re advised to “make yourself appear larger and speak loudly and firmly” to scare them off, the DNR said. Do not shoot the animal, as they are a protected species.The DNR says anyone who sees the animal should report the encounter to a conservation officer or local law enforcement...

Belgian army will be throwing ‘stones’ within hours of a war starting, laments ex-general

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:22 GMT

The Belgian military is so short of ammunition and funding that soldiers will “have to throw stones” shortly after the start of any conflict, said Marc Thys, a former top general. Thys, who recently retired from the Belgian army with the rank of lieutenant general, said Tuesday on public broadcaster VRT that securing reserves of ammunition to fend off any attack lasting up to two months would take investment of “€5 to €7 billion,” which is far more than the government currently provides. “I had €15 million a year to buy ammunition, but that has now been increased to €150 million,” said Thys.“If war breaks out here, we will have to throw stones after just a few hours due to a shortage of ammunition,” Thys added. Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Western governments have been funneling ammunition to Kyiv to help it fend off Moscow’s attacks and bolster its defense.However, the bloc’s arms produ...

With 40 days until Iowa caucuses, these Trump voters are looking for alternatives

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:22 GMT

Cedar Rapids, Iowa (CNN) — Sally Hofmann has been thinking and praying about the Republican presidential race.“I pray for the candidates,” said Hofmann, a conservative Christian who for months has been watching the GOP contenders with an open mind. “I think it’s just so important who gets in office and the direction they lead this country.”The voting at the Iowa caucuses takes place on January 15, when Republicans gather in neighborhood precincts across the state. But December is when many undecided voters will make their choices, fueling a sense of urgency for the campaigns of Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and others, who have only 40 days left to make their case.Hofmann, who twice voted for Trump and was considering him this fall, has settled on a new choice.“I’m leaning towards DeSantis. I think I’ll go that direction,” Hofmann said in an interview in the living room of her farmhouse outside Cedar Rapids. “I’m thankful for what Trump d...