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Can Friction Improve Your Customers Experiences? Our special report on innovation systems will help leaders guide teams that rely on virtual collaboration, explores the potential of new developments, and provides insights on how to manage customer-led innovation.
Our special report on innovation systems will help leaders guide teams that rely on virtual collaboration, explores the potential of new developments, and provides insights on how to manage customer-led innovation.
Companies are on a mission to design purchase journeys that are as free of frustration and inconvenience as possible. "Friction kills the customer experience!" has become the conventional wisdom. This is thought to be particularly true when serving online shoppers, who are known to be less patient and have shorter attention spans; after all, competitor websites are but a few clicks away.
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WorkBiden names technology hubs for 32 states and Puerto Rico to help the industry and create jobs The 31 tech hubs reach Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Montana, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Virginia, New Hampshire, Missouri, Kansas, Maryland, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Minnesota, Louisiana, Idaho, Wyoming, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, New York, Nevada, Missouri, Oregon, Vermont, Ohio, Maine, Washington and Puerto Rico.
WorkMenendez Pleads Not Guilty to Plotting to Be an Agent of Egypt Tracey Tully covers New Jersey. She joined The Times in 2018 as a senior editor. She previously covered city and state government at The Daily News, the Albany Times Union and the Jersey Journal. More about Tracey Tully
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WorkThis procedure is banned in the US. Why is it a hot topic in fight over Ohio's abortion amendment? Ohio hasn’t had an abortion of any type performed after 25 weeks’ gestation since 2018 and only four have been recorded since 2013, according to statistics compiled by the state Health Department. Abortions between 21 and 24 weeks’ gestation, a span that encompasses the outside limit of Ohio’s current law, totaled 576, or 0.6% of the total, over that time.
WorkAledo holds off Denton Ryan to stay on top in 5AD1 in Week 10 rankings CLASS 5A DIVISION IRank School (Record) Week 9 Prv rank1 Aledo (9-0) W: Denton Ryan, 25-19 12 Longview (7-1) W: McKinney North, 36-13 23 Mansfield Timberview (8-0) W: Dallas Sunset, 90-0 34 Port Arthur Memorial (8-0) W: Baytown Lee, 48-33 45 Lamar Fulshear (8-0) W: Fort Bend Kempner, 66-0 56 Comal Smithson Valley (7-1) W: Boerne Champion, 49-14 67 Red Oak (8-0) W: Killeen, 56-37 78 PSJA North (8-0) W: McAllen Memorial, 27-7 89 Frisco Lone Star (7-1) W: Sherman, 41-10 910 Forney (7-1) W: North Mesquite, 53-13 10Dropped out: NoneCLASS 5A DIVISION IIRank School (Record) Week 9 Prv rank1 Melissa (8-0) W: Greenville, 55-14 12 Montgomery Lake Creek (9-0) W: Huntsville, 27-20 23 Midlothian Heritage (8-0) W: Corsicana, 56-13 34 Texarkana Texas (8-0) W: Nacogdoches, 51-14 45 Port Neches-Groves (7-1) W: Santa Fe, 51-14 56 Dallas South Oak Cliff (6-2) W: Dallas Samuell, 48-0 67 Lucas Lovejoy (7-1) W: Mesquite Poteet, 48-7 78 SA Alamo Heights (8-0) W: SA Edison, 73-6 89 Argyle (5-2) W: Frisco Independence, 63-0 910 Colleyville Heritage (7-1) W: FW North Side, 57-6 10Dropped out: NoneCLASS 4A DIVISION IRank School (Record) Week 9 Prv rank1 Boerne (7-1) W: SA Kennedy, 63-0 12 Celina (8-0) W: Dallas Carter, 49-34 23 Anna (7-1) W: Nevada Community, 58-6 34 Kilgore (8-1) W: Athens, 28-21 55 Alvin Iowa Colony (8-0) W: El Campo, 35-17 66 Stephenville (6-2) W: China Spring, 31-21 77 Brownwood (8-1) W: Lubbock Estacado, 35-14 88 Tyler Chapel Hill (7-1) W: Henderson, 63-24 109 China Spring (6-3) L: Stephenville, 31-21 410 Bay City (6-2) W: Needville, 50-17 NRDropped out: No. 9 NeedvilleCLASS 4A DIVISION IIRank School (Record) Week 9 Prv rank1 Carthage (9-0) W: Center, 72-27 12 Silsbee (8-0) W: Hamshire-Fannett, 39-21 23 Texarkana Pleasant Grove (8-0) W: Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, 42-27 34 Cuero (8-0) W: Caldwell, 62-7 45 Wimberley (8-0) W: Geronimo Navarro, 48-20 56 Bellville (8-0) Idle 67 Monahans (8-0) W: Fabens, 72-7 88 Hamshire-Fannett (8-1) L: Silsbee, 39-21 79 Canyon West Plains (8-1) W: Perryton, 72-6 910 Van (7-1) Idle 10Dropped out: NoneCLASS 3A DIVISION IRank School (Record) Week 9 Prv rank1 Columbus (9-0) W: Yoakum, 35-0 22 Malakoff (8-0) Idle 33 Winnsboro (8-0) W: Mineola, 42-0 44 Brock (5-3) W: Paradise, 26-14 75 Bushland (8-1) W: Shallowater, 35-3 86 Hitchcock (8-1) W: Hempstead, 60-0 97 Lorena (7-2) W: Franklin, 52-49 NR8 Franklin (7-1) L: Lorena, 52-49 19 Clyde (8-0) W: Bowie, 48-21 1010 Paradise (7-1) L: Brock, 26-14 5Dropped out: No. 6 EdnaCLASS 3A DIVISION IIRank School (Record) Week 9 Prv rank1 Gunter (8-0) W: Lone Oak, 75-0 12 Canadian (8-0) W: Friona, 56-7 23 El Maton Tidehaven (7-0) W: Danbury, 58-0 34 Hooks (7-0) W: Redwater, 76-0 45 Newton (7-0) W: Kountze, 61-6 56 Poth (7-1) W: Natalia, 56-0 77 Holliday (7-1) W: Sadler S&S Consolidated, 62-0 88 Daingerfield (6-2) W: Queen City, 62-0 109 Wall (6-2) W: San Angelo TLC, 69-12 NR10 Jacksboro (8-0) W: Merkel, 78-13 NRDropped out: No. 6 Troup, No. 9 LittlefieldCLASS 2A DIVISION IRank School (Record) Week 9 Prv rank1 Timpson (8-0) W: Joaquin, 69-0 12 Refugio (7-1) W: Shiner, 26-7 23 Tolar (7-1) W: Bangs, 61-6 34 Stratford (8-0) W: Sanford-Fritch, 69-0 45 Cooper (7-1) W: Honey Grove, 34-21 56 Hawley (6-2) W: Olney, 51-7 67 Beckville (7-1) W: Frankston, 68-28 78 Sonora (8-0) W: Anthony, 60-26 89 Garrison (8-0) W: Grapeland, 58-0 910 Holland (8-0) W: Hearne, 35-7 10Dropped out: NoneCLASS 2A DIVISION IIRank School (Record) Week 9 Prv rank1 Albany (8-0) W: Roscoe, 44-7 12 Mart (8-0) W: Wortham, 35-0 23 New Home (8-0) W: Plains, 77-14 34 Collinsville (7-1) W: Santo, 47-10 55 Lovelady (8-0) W: Sabine Pass, 64-7 76 Wellington (6-2) W: Wheeler, 46-0 87 Wink (8-1) W: McCamey, 52-21 98 Chilton (7-1) L: Granger, 17-14 49 Seymour (7-1) W: Haskell, 41-13 1010 Gruver (7-2) W: Sunray, 42-41 NRDropped out: No. 6 SunrayCLASS 1A SIX-MAN DIVISION IRank School (Record) Week 9 Prv rank1 Gordon (8-0) W: Lingleville, 61-0 12 Knox City (8-0) W: Vernon Northside, 62-0 23 Abbott (8-0) W: Coolidge, 64-14 34 Westbrook (7-1) W: Hermleigh, 76-30 45 Jonesboro (7-1) Idle 56 Whiteface (8-0) W: Wellman-Union, 68-20 67 Happy (7-1) W: Nazareth, 46-30 78 Miami (8-0) W: Follett, 36-30 89 Rankin (6-2) W: Lenorah Grady, 53-8 910 Gail Borden County (7-1) W: Ackerly Sands, 62-6 10Dropped out: NoneCLASS 1A SIX-MAN DIVISION IIRank School (Record) Week 9 Prv rank1 Benjamin 87-0) W: Harrold, 69-6 12 Oglesby (7-0) Idle 23 Jayton (9-0) W: Matador Motley County, 60-14 34 Richland Springs (8-0) W: Brookesmith, 68-0 45 Lamesa Klondike (7-1) Idle 56 Cherokee (6-1) W: Rochelle, 84-72 67 Newcastle (6-1) W: Strawn, 74-24 78 Whitharral (7-1) W: Booker, 52-6 89 Amherst (8-0) W: Hart, 69-32 910 Crowell (7-1) Idle 10Dropped out: NonePRIVATE SCHOOLS — 11-MANRank School (Record) Week 9 Prv rank1 Houston St. Thomas (8-0) W: Prosper Walnut Grove, 70-35 12 Dallas Christian (8-1) W: Bullard Brook Hill, 55-3 23 Austin Regents (7-1) W: SA St. Anthony’s, 77-0 34 Argyle Liberty Christian (8-0) W: FW Southwest Christian, 49-0 45 Houston Bellaire Episcopal (8-1) W: Houston Kinkaid, 42-35 5Dropped out: NonePRIVATE SCHOOLS — SIX-MANRank School (Record) Week 9 Prv rank1 Pasadena First Baptist (7-0) W: Bryan Allen, 80-30 12 FW Covenant Classical (6-1) W: Abilene Christian, 52-6 23 Conroe Covenant (7-0) W: Katy Faith West, 49-0 34 Bastrop Tribe Consolidated (7-0) W: Austin NYOS, 49-24 45 Houston Emery-Weiner (5-1) W: SA St. Mary’s Hall, 56-48 5Dropped out: None
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WorkTexas QB Ewers is week to week with a shoulder injury, not likely to start against BYU Murphy redshirted as a freshman in 2022, then held off Manning, an early enrollee, in the spring and summer to hold on to the No. 2 job. Murphy has appeared in four games in mop-up duty but is just 4 of 8 passing overall. Manning has not played yet.
WorkFamily files lawsuit against Panera Bread after college student who drank ‘charged lemonade' dies Katz had purchased a charged lemonade from a Panera Bread in Philadelphia on Sept. 10, 2022, according to the suit. She went into cardiac arrest hours later, said her roommate and close friend, Victoria Rose Conroy.
WorkHe was a good boy: Bobi, the world's oldest dog ever, dies at 31 Officials at the Guinness World Records on Monday said they were “saddened to learn of the death of Bobi, the world’s oldest dog ever.” In a statement on their website, they said Bobi lived to be 31 years and 165 days old and died on Saturday.
WorkHalloween chocolate is pricier this year as El Niño hits cacao bean crop Still, D\'Alesandre said that Dandelion might feel the \"ripple effects\" of the cocoa shortage sometime next year. He explained that sometimes, an intermediary will take advantage of short cocoa supply by buying out specialty farmers and maximizing production rather than quality.
WorkSuspension of Astros' Abreu upheld and pushed to next year, Reliever available for Game 7 Abreu’s suspension was issued after MLB said all six umpires determined he intentionally threw at García in the eighth inning in Game 5 when he hit the slugger on the left arm with a 98.9 mph fastball. Two innings earlier, García flipped his bat and took a slow trot around the bases after his soaring three-run homer gave Texas a 4-2 lead in Arlington.
WorkFamily of Americans released by Hamas says they can't celebrate until all hostages are released While they were relieved to see Judith and Natalie freed, Ayelet, 42, and Or Sella, 34, said they are still grieving the loss of other relatives killed in Hamas\' attack — and they still have several family members still being held captive, with the youngest being just 3 years old. Some are also U.S.-Israeli dual citizens.
Work‘I got the ball, which is crazy' says Keller ISD teacher hit by Heim's homer in ALCS Game 6 Getting hit with a 96mph baseball is no joke…I took one for the team for sure, but I LOVE MY Texas Rangers, and watching them win Game 6 is a memory I’ll never forget! GREAT HOME RUN, Heim!! I felt the power!
Work‘Superfog' made of fog and marsh fire smoke in Louisiana leaves cars piled up, burning The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported several schools in and near New Orleans announced class cancellations or delayed openings due to the smoke and fog. Smoke from the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge was thick enough that the city announced locations where free masks could be picked up in eastern New Orleans and in the Algiers neighborhood on the west bank of the Mississippi River.
WorkProgress and big challenges in Dallas Homeless response Another report for the Dallas City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee said the cost of providing supportive housing saves money compared with the cost of other public services like hospitals that unhoused people are likely to use.
WorkVoters to decide if Texas should have a dedicated fund to expand state parks In the legislature, 151 House and Senate members supported the idea, according to state records. 24 lawmakers voted against it because they largely didn\'t want to use the state surplus on parks.
WorkOff-duty Alaska Airlines pilot riding in the cockpit jump seat tried to shut down the engines mid-flight “We’ve got the guy that tried to shut the engines down out of the cockpit. And he — doesn’t sound like he’s causing any issue in the back right now, and I think he’s subdued,\" one of the pilots said on audio captured by LiveATC.com. \"Other than that, we want law enforcement as soon as we get on the ground and parked.”
WorkMary Lou Retton in ‘recovery mode' at home after hospital stay for pneumonia, daughter says The native of Fairmont, West Virginia, also won two silver and two bronze medals at those Olympics to help bring gymnastics — a sport long dominated by Eastern European powers like Romania and the Soviet Union — into the mainstream in the U.S.
WorkRangers vs. Astros ALCS Game 7: Fun facts, history, start time and more The 2011 World Series went to a winner-take-all game after David Freese\'s walk-off home run in Game 6. In the final context, the Rangers took a 2-0 lead in the first inning but surrendered six unanswered runs to lose 6-2.
Work‘State Fair Cares' food drive benefits neighborhood nonprofits \"Right now, everything is tight for a lot of families and distributors,\" Trevelan Belknap of Inspired Vision Community Center said. \"So anything we can bring in blesses somebody, and it helps to meet the need.\"
WorkDC's Japanese-Italian Restaurant Is Getting in the Breakfast Game Jessica Sidman covers the people and trends behind D.C.’s food and drink scene. Before joining Washingtonian in July 2016, she was Food Editor and Young & Hungry columnist at Washington City Paper. She is a Colorado native and University of Pennsylvania grad.
WorkIce Skating Returns to the National Gallery’s Sculpture Garden on November 20 - Washingtonian Should you feel inspired by the pros or simply want some pointers, the Washington Elite Skating School offers private and group lessons for all ages and abilities (more details here), and dedicated skaters can also buy a pass for the full season—set to last until March 3—for $250.
Work7 Spooky Halloween Date Ideas Around DC Perhaps you’ve already maneuvered a corn maze this fall, but date night is the perfect opportunity to try a maze with some eerie upgrades. Turn up the terror at Montpelier Farms, where you can navigate the corn stalks at night by flashlight. (General admission ranges from $14 to $19.) If you’re looking to put your partner’s trust to the test, Markoff’s Haunted Forest has a corn maze you wander while blindfolded. Beyond the maize, there’s also a wagon ride and haunted trail (free to $50).
WorkThe Women of the CIA Are Finally Getting Some Recognition During the pandemic, when I was interested in following up on Code Girls, I filed a lot of Freedom of Information Act requests with the NSA. The responses have been trickling in over the past year. I’ve gotten a lot of intriguing brown paper envelopes that I haven’t had a chance to open yet. So I’m looking forward to sitting down with about 20 envelopes of declassified material and seeing what’s there.
WorkHow to Get Tickets for the 101st National Christmas Tree Lighting The musical guests and the host have not yet been revealed. Last year’s event was hosted by LL Cool J and included musical guests Shania Twain, Joss Stone, Andy Grammer, and Gloria Estefan.
Work44 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend Briana A. Thomas is a local journalist, historian, and tour guide who specializes in the research of D.C. history and culture. She is the author of the Black history book, Black Broadway in Washington, D.C., a story that was first published in Washingtonian in 2016.
WorkPhotos: Washingtonian Style Setters Celebration 2023 - Washingtonian Photos by Dan Swartz and Jon Armstrong
Timothy Lowery, Kelly Collis, Washingtonian’s President and CEO Cathy Merrill, Jeff MorganAndrew Kovalcin, Erin Como, Carl Ray, Ashley AriasStefani Pierce, Bianca Briscan, Wild Gardenia’s Natalie ZinkFeatured Cocktail “Gardenia Spritz” by Wild GardeniaDavid and Dani SauterRex Willis, Adam Cancryn, Steph Halchin, Eugene Daniels, Nate Stephens, Lukas Ross, Tanushri ShankarEllen Kaplan, Libby Rasmussen, Candace Ourisman, Stephanie WilkesDr. Navin Singh, Stephanie Singh, Cris Clapp LoganGuests enjoyed Booth-O-Rama’s 360 photo booth!The 2023 Style SettersBeautiful cheese display by the Conrad’s catering teamTom Noll, Kristen Gooden, Zach Webber, Jose Alberto Ucles2023 Style Setters: Libby Rasmussen, Eugene Daniels, Kimberly Russo, Sharon Yang, Carla SanchezGuests enjoyed caricatures by Kejijo LLCGreg Michael, XiNomara Velazquez Yehuda, Donald SyrianiJacquay Henderson, Fig O’Reilly, Patrycja Bury, James BylesLauren Jutai, Sharon Yang, Christina JacksonMixing Maryland kept the party going all night!Zoe Cadore, Malcolm SherrodDelicious hors d’oeuvres provided by the ConradDelicious hors d’oeuvres provided by the ConradDelicious hors d’oeuvres provided by the ConradWashingtonian’s Style Setters featured in the September 2023 issue
WorkCuomo could have run again for NY governor, but declined for family reasons, former top aide writes — Hochul was told in January 2021 that she would be off the ticket the next year as Cuomo\'s lieutenant governor. She agreed to go, DeRosa said, provided they find her a job in the federal government, preferably as ambassador to Canada. They were finalizing a position in the Commerce Department when the sexual harassment allegations surfaced. DeRosa dismissed Hochul as someone unprepared for the job.
WorkNear-record high temps…and no rain?? NYC area hits Halloween weekend weather jackpot The stretch of good weather comes to a close on Tuesday, which is not great timing for trick-or-treaters. Halloween looks cool with a chance of showers, but that forecast could change as the date gets closer.
WorkMore than 100 pounds of cocaine, fentanyl and more drugs seized at Bronx pizzeria: DEA Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark said that the fentanyl and heroin was alleged \"being stored and mixed near food\" in the pizza shop, which she called \"yet another example of drug traffickers’ utmost disregard for the health and safety of our community in order in order to feed their greed.\"
Work'I just hope that they will bring him home': Mom of NJ teen taken hostage by Hamas pleads for his release The teen\'s mother said learning that he is still alive has sparked a hope that he could be returned to the United States, just as American hostages Judith Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter Natalie were last week.
WorkLong Island mall locked down after shoplifter fires gun, runs off pantsless: Police “Whatever clothes he was stealing, he was layering as he was leaving. As he went to go leave…he started to strip the clothes,\" said Ryder. \"So some of the clothes he was wearing were stripped off. He was in between taking off his pants, and he ended up running out in his boxers.\"
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WorkTwo decades after Cedar fire, restoring Cuyamaca’s tree canopy is years away. Some birds may never return. Stopping on Lookout Road to chat, Rodriguez, a retired firefighter, said he has returned again and again after being assigned to help fight the Cedar fire, diverted from his regular beat in downtown Los Angeles.
WorkDriver killed, another injured in head-on crash in Lakeside  The pickup ran head-on into the Volkswagen sedan that was heading north. The force of the impact caused the truck to overturn in the traffic lanes while the Volkswagen veered off the east side of the road, Grieshaber said.
Work17-year-old dies after being hit by MTS trolley in Chula VistaMTS spokesperson Mark Olson said the fatal incident occurred near the Palomar Station on the Blue Line. There were slight delays to service Sunday night because trains had to operate on a single track in the area for a short time, he said.
WorkDisney's Paradise Pier Hotel to transform into Pixar Place Hotel Guests may not have to wait to long to see some of these new changes, as some additions are arriving early. Like the “Finding-Nemo” themed pool area that is now open for guests at the Paradise Pier Hotel.
WorkBlink 182 announces LA date for ‘One More Time' tour The tour, named after the band\'s newly released album, will start June 20 in Orlando and includes a July 3 show in Las Vegas. The California swing includes concerts in Inglewood, Fresno on July 8 and San Francisco on July 9.
WorkHe was a good boy: Bobi, the world's oldest dog ever, dies at 31 Officials at the Guinness World Records on Monday said they were “saddened to learn of the death of Bobi, the world’s oldest dog ever.” In a statement on their website, they said Bobi lived to be 31 years and 165 days old and died on Saturday.
WorkHigh-speed driver maneuvers wildly on surface streets, freeways before crashing in Hyde Park The chase began just before 3:45 p.m. after the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to a report of a burglary. The vehicle in question, a speedy red Mercedes, zipped through surface streets and freeways at a high rate of speed, ultimately coming to a stop on train tracks in Hyde Park after crashing into another vehicle.
WorkSan Francisco's homeless population 16 times more likely to die suddenly than housed neighbors, study finds Jessica Garrison writes about Northern California for the Los Angeles Times. She has previously covered Los Angeles City Hall, courts, education and the environment. As a reporter, her work has won a National Magazine Award for Public Service, among other honors. Work she has edited has won a George Polk Award and was a finalist for a Goldsmith Prize. Her book, “The Devil’s Harvest,” told the story of a contract killer who stalked Central Valley farm towns for years while authorities failed to bring him to justice. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley.
WorkAfter Israel visit, Newsom heads to China for climate talks. But can he avoid global conflicts? Laurel Rosenhall is Sacramento bureau chief, overseeing the Los Angeles Times’ coverage of the California Capitol, state government and state politics. She joined the company in 2021 and spent a year as a member of the editorial board writing about California politics, policy and power. Before joining The Times, Rosenhall covered state politics for CalMatters and the Sacramento Bee. A lifelong Californian, she grew up in San Francisco and graduated from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.
WorkEx-MLB pitcher arrested in killing of father-in-law, shooting of mother-in-law in Lake Tahoe Noah Goldberg covers breaking news for the Los Angeles Times. He worked previously in New York City as the Brooklyn courts reporter for the New York Daily News, covering major criminal trials as well as working on enterprise stories. Before that, he was the criminal justice reporter for the Brooklyn Eagle.
WorkL.A. hotels hire migrants from Skid Row homeless shelter to replace striking workers Vargas, the worker hired at the Four Points hotel, was among a handful of people remaining that evening outside Union Rescue Mission. The rest had dispersed, distrustful and worried that union organizers were sent by immigration authorities. Vargas said she hoped the other residents would come around.
WorkOff-duty pilot booked on 83 counts of attempted murder after allegedly trying to shut down plane's engines Noah Goldberg covers breaking news for the Los Angeles Times. He worked previously in New York City as the Brooklyn courts reporter for the New York Daily News, covering major criminal trials as well as working on enterprise stories. Before that, he was the criminal justice reporter for the Brooklyn Eagle.
WorkRain is falling in parts of Southern California. How long will it last? Summer Lin is a reporter on the Fast Break Desk, the Los Angeles Times’ breaking news team. Before coming to The Times, she covered breaking news for the Mercury News and national politics and California courts for McClatchy’s publications, including the Sacramento Bee. An East Coast native, Lin moved to California after graduating from Boston College and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. In her free time, she enjoys hikes, skiing and a good Brooklyn bagel.
WorkA U.S. flag outside a West Hills home was set ablaze. Cops investigate as possible hate crime Grace Toohey is a reporter at the Los Angeles Times covering breaking news for the Fast Break Desk. Before joining the newsroom in 2022, she covered criminal justice issues at the Orlando Sentinel and the Advocate in Baton Rouge. Toohey is a Maryland native and proud Terp.
WorkA Professional Pumpkin Carver Spills His Guts I don’t sleep in October. I’m doing two or three pumpkins every single day. It’s exhausting, but there’s just no other way because it’s a time-sensitive medium. I try to tell all my corporate clients, like, let’s shoot in November and we can use it for 2024. They’re like, nobody’s thinking about next Halloween.
WorkFlight of the Drones Lights Up Central Park Roberta Smith, the co-chief art critic, regularly reviews museum exhibitions, art fairs and gallery shows in New York, North America and abroad. Her special areas of interest include ceramics textiles, folk and outsider art, design and video art. More about Roberta Smith
Work92NY Halts Literary Series After Pulling Author Critical of Israel His appearance at 92NY, which was to feature him in conversation with the novelist Min Jin Lee, was pulled at around 2 p.m. on Friday, six hours before it was supposed to start. It was held instead, without any sponsorship from the Y, at a McNally Jackson bookstore in Lower Manhattan.
WorkWere the Fake Trump Signs a Prank? Or a Political Dirty Trick? Dan Barry is a longtime reporter and columnist, having written both the “This Land” and “About New York” columns. The author of several books, he writes on myriad topics, including New York City, sports, culture and the nation. More about Dan Barry
WorkTransfer Talk: Bayern, Juve, Liverpool all tracking Phillips - Everton are concerned that they could lose striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Al Ettifaq amid their takeover uncertainty, according to Football Insider. Toffees boss Sean Dyche sees the 26-year-old as a key player, but the club\'s hand could be forced if the proposed 777 Partners takeover does not go ahead.
Work'Then the alligators got him': Inside Ja Morant's 18-month downfall \"I said, \'Listen to me, because I\'ve been around a long time,\'\" he recalled saying. \"\'I\'ve seen the cycle.\' So when he started putting all that s--- in his mouth, all those goddamn chains around his neck, he wanted to be a rapper, and I told his dad, \'Your son wants to be more of a rapper than a basketball player. It\'s going to go bad.\'\"
WorkWaiver wire pickups: Don't sleep on Sochan, Sharpe Zach Collins, San Antonio Spurs (15.1%): Playing next to a super rookie should help Collins see single coverage and plus matchups throughout. A versatile Olynyk-like skill set often drives fun box scores.
WorkOvertime Select announced as new league for elite high school girls basketball \"The younger generation is really positive,\" she said. \"They support each other. In the past Takeover events that we have, our male athletes were there supporting our women\'s athletes. It is electric and they\'re jumping up and down screaming for them, so excited. It\'s really cool.\"
WorkCan Ratcliffe turn Man United's 'dumb money' into transfer gold? Former Tottenham, RB Leipzig and Monaco director of football Paul Mitchell has been linked with a role under Ratcliffe at United. But while sources have told ESPN that INEOS are aware of the 42-year-old\'s work, no decisions have been made on additions to the existing football staff at Old Trafford. Expertise is highly prized by Ratcliffe, however, and boosting that at United is regarded as a key element in helping the club to become winners off the pitch again.
WorkThe VAR Review: Jesus penalty; handballs by Saliba, McTominay The assistant doesn\'t have to feel that Foster will win the ball or even decide to make a challenge, he\'s only judging that the player in an offside position has affected his ability to do so.
WorkPlayoffs don't fabricate drama, they put spotlight on NASCAR That driver is right. There are no longer NASCAR seasons where a driver dominates, gets a huge points lead and wins the championship several races to go. Sometimes the driver who dominates doesn\'t win, and sometimes they don\'t even make it to the title race, but everyone gets the same set of rules and only one wins.
WorkCreate a path to the College Football Playoff for top contenders No team has ever made it to the playoff with more than one loss. Two-loss teams have an outside chance, but three or more losses all but exclude a team from the playoff, so that option isn\'t on the table.
WorkOhio State pivots to a defense-first mentality A truly complete opponent awaits Nov. 25 in Michigan, which has shown no deficiencies so far this season and could be the best group in coach Jim Harbaugh\'s tenure. Ohio State hasn\'t beaten the Wolverines since 2019 -- the teams did not play in 2020 -- but will head to Ann Arbor with a defense rounding into form.
WorkFrom Ali vs. Inoki to Fury vs. Ngannou, highlighting the biggest crossover fights of all time Diaz carried more star power into this bout than anyone Paul had faced. But that was all Diaz brought, as Paul got a knockdown and another dominant decision win. Is there anyone left in MMA for Paul to box? Maybe the whiskey mogul from Dublin? Anyone interested?
WorkConnor Bedard tracker: Goals, upcoming schedule for the NHL's top rookie The stories leading into Bedard\'s first game focused on the matchup with his childhood idol (and fellow No. 1 draft pick) Sidney Crosby. Bedard\'s night included taking the game\'s first faceoff against Crosby, and he also had an assist on Ryan Donato\'s goal:
WorkMonday takeaways: Big 12 still unpredictable; USC, Clemson still searching Arizona State was the last team to hand Washington a defeat (45-38 on Oct. 8, 2022, in Tempe), and Washington owns the nation\'s second-longest active winning streak at 14. Great teams find ways to win when they don\'t play well, and that\'s what the Huskies did Saturday. A trip to USC, a home game with two-time defending conference champ Utah and a visit to Oregon State begins the November slate as the program looks for its first Pac-12 title since 2018. If the Purple Reign navigate those waters successfully and get to Vegas for the conference championship Dec. 1, they might have Arizona State to thank for it. -- Blake Baumgartner
WorkNBA 2023-24 preview: What to know for all 30 teams this season Poole has shown explosive scoring upside when called upon to start for the Warriors, particularly when Stephen Curry has been out. For example, last season, Curry missed 11 games from Dec. 16 through Jan. 7, and Poole averaged 27.9 PPG. On a Wizards team where he has the green light, few scorers around him and no structure to fit into, Poole should be among the league leaders in scoring this season. -- Snellings
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