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As we head into Week 11, I have no idea how the Kansas City Chiefs are still undefeated, but they are. Every week, they discover a new way to win and just when I think they can’t top themselves from the week before, they do something like BLOCK a field goal on the final play.  There have been at least five games this season where I thought for sure that the Chiefs were going to lose, but clearly, I know nothing about football, because they didn’t lose any of them. I know what you’re thinking and I agree: At this point, I…

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BOSTON – Massachusetts leads the nation in youth sports participation, but club sports and travel teams are putting a huge strain on families.Private clubs also have a negative impact on sports in local towns, creating a financial and time burden on parents and children.So should youth sports in Massachusetts be regulated? “Build a small league””I think we need to rebuild local recreation departments and establish small local leagues,” Boston University professor John McCarthy told WBZ-TV. He oversees the coaching specialty in the school’s physical education, health, and coaching graduate programs.McCarthy believes well-meaning parents have simply accepted an expensive system. “It’s…

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The Dallas-based airline blamed delays in aircraft deliveries by Boeing. DALLAS — Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is making buybacks at 18 U.S. airports due to “delays in aircraft deliveries” from Boeing Co., reports say. Affected employees include airport ground staff, customer service personnel, ramp and operations personnel, cargo personnel, and more. The airline’s Dallas headquarters is among the airports affected. It’s unclear how many employees will be affected, but a Southwest Airlines spokesperson said the airline had previously announced plans to end this year with 2,000 fewer employees than at the end of 2023. “Due to aircraft delivery delays, Southwest Airlines…

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Reading paper newspapers is becoming a luxury. I can sympathize with my fellow boomer letter writers who have reluctantly stopped subscribing to print cameras. With a recent series of eye-popping price increases, the luxury of physical paper is becoming increasingly unaffordable. Still, I want my subscription fees to continue to fund the outstanding work of hard-working local reporters like Amber Carlson and editor Gary Garrison. Because I want to read what’s going on in my community without staring at my computer or phone. I dropped all extra issues and asked not to receive Sunday’s Denver Post for free (which seems…

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At least 40 Palestinians have been killed across Gaza in Israeli attacks, including a drone strike on people sitting in a cafe in the Almawashi neighborhood in the southern Gaza Strip, previously designated a “safe zone” by the Israeli military. . Al Jazeera’s Gaza correspondent said late Monday that at least 10 civilians were killed in two missile attacks by Israeli drones on a small tent cafe west of Khan Yunis in the war-torn southern enclave. . “This is further proof that Israeli claims about ‘evacuation zones’ and ‘safe zones’ are nothing more than false narratives,” Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud…

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NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is already making big bets on what President Donald Trump’s White House will do for the economy.Since election day, Investors sent prices skyrocketing Stocks in banks, fossil fuel producers, and other companies Trump favors lower taxes and deregulation. For retailers, however, the outlook is even more uncertain as it is unclear whether they will be able to absorb the higher costs caused by tariffs.Professional investors are warning of the risks of riding on momentum. Strong campaign rhetoric can cause such large swings, but not all promises translate into actual policy. Additionally, the overall U.S.…

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Diageo, owner of Johnnie Walker, will combine its luxury spirit and experience under a new division. Johnnie Walker becomes the core of a new luxury sector Diageo Luxury Group is the company’s new luxury division and will be responsible for leading the luxury strategy and accelerating the growth of brands selling above US$100. Julie Bramham has been appointed Managing Director of Diageo Luxury Group, moving from her previous role as Global Brand Director at Johnnie Walker. Diageo Luxury Group will bring together brands such as Brora and Port Ellen with its 15 branded home and distillery experiences, including Johnnie Walker…

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A New York judge will decide Tuesday whether to overturn Donald Trump’s conviction in a criminal “hush money” case, based on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity earlier this year. President-elect Trump was found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal payments to porn star Stormy Daniels before Trump was elected president in 2016. He could be sentenced to up to four years in prison. In July, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump enjoys absolute immunity from prosecution for “official acts” while president. The country’s highest court has left it to lower…

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One of the main criticisms of electric cars by skeptics is that they are expensive. it doesn’t matter How cheap is charging? EVs are typically more expensive than gas-filled or combustion-powered alternatives. This truism has validity, but it overstates the problem. Not all EVs are expensive. A wide range of options available Much cheaper than the average new car price. Even if the sticker price seems high, $7,500 federal tax creditstate, dealer, and manufacturer incentives and lease offers can make a monthly EV purchase more affordable than you think. No matter what segment you focus on, there are great EV…

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What better way to show kindness than with a free donut?World Kindness Day Sale: 12 Free Glazed Donuts at Krispy KremeKrispy Kreme is celebrating World Kindness Day on November 13th by giving away a free Original Glazed Dozen to the first 500 customers at each store with no purchase necessary.krispy kremeKrispy Kreme has announced that in celebration of World Kindness Day on November 13th, the first 500 customers at each store will receive a free Original Glazed Dozen with no purchase necessary.The Charlotte-based confectionery company hopes this will encourage customers to spread kindness by sharing the free treats with others.“World…

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