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On Thursday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi breaks down what democracy experts say about former President Donald Trump’s threats to jail rivals. What can betting markets tell us about the Tuesday debate? A grieving Ohio dad asks politicians to ‘stop the hate’ toward Haitian immigrants. USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn talks about anti-DEI efforts targeting LGBTQ+ rights, and how some companies are listening.Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it. This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form. There may be…

The News-Press selects players who stood out from the previous week based on coaches’ reports and school nominations sent to sports@news-press.com, as well as our own reporting. These players are voted on every Monday on news-press.com, where readers can vote for who they think performed best. The winner of the News-Press Player of the Week poll, sponsored by Elevate Home Services, will receive a T-shirt provided by BSN Sports and a tote bag provided by USA Today High School Sports Awards. To get to know the winners better, the News-Press will hold a Q&A with each player each week.Mariner High…

There were a number of big wins in fall sports across the Greater Savannah area last week.The Savannah Christian softball team won a big victory over South Effingham, while the Richmond Hill softball team swept Tift County in a crucial three-game region series.Effingham County’s softball team continued to play well, and volleyball also saw some noteworthy plays from some of the area’s powerhouse teams.Readers have the chance to select their Savannah Morning News Fall Sports Athlete of the Week in an open poll with no voting limits. Voting closes at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24.Here are this week’s nominees.Adrianna Williams,…

The 2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings will be released on Sept. 24 and will feature more than 25 articles explaining the methodology the magazine uses to compile its annual rankings.In addition to a ranking list of colleges and universities across the nation, U.S. News also provides statistics such as which schools have the most or least student debt upon graduation, the most ethnically diverse campuses and schools with the highest four-year graduation rates.In advance of the announcement from this oft-referenced source, here is what the current list of Western North Carolina colleges has to say…

MVSB Fund grant applications are due October 15thSTATEWIDE — Local nonprofits interested in applying for grant funding from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) Fund can do so by Oct. 15. Applications and instructions can be accessed online at mvsb.com/community-involvement .The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s MVSB Fund was established in 1997 under the leadership of then-bank president and CEO John Starrett to make grant-based contributions to nonprofit organizations that enrich and improve the quality of life for residents living in the bank’s service area.”We recognize the important role local nonprofits play in strengthening our communities,” said…

Launched in December 2016, Iconic Luxury Hotels is part of L+R Hotels, a global investment and management company with over 105 hotels and approximately 21,000 rooms. Each property in the ILH collection is unique, but they all share a common focus on delivering exceptional experiences. From Cliveden House in the UK to Hotel Excelsior in Venice, ILH’s portfolio includes some of the world’s most famous hotels. The group also includes Chewton Glen, The Lygon Arms, 11 Cadogan Gardens, The Mayfair Townhouse and The Chelsea Townhouse.Headquartered in London, L+R Hotels has built a reputation for excellence through strategic investments and adapting…

Here you’ll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, Season of Discovery, WoW Classic Era, and Hardcore. Some of the hotfixes below take effect the moment they were implemented, while others may require scheduled realm restarts to go into effect. Please keep in mind that some issues cannot be addressed without a client-side patch update. This list will be updated as additional hotfixes are applied. Hotfixes September 6, 2024 Achievements Fixed an issue preventing the completion of Deephaul Ravine Shutout. Fixed an issue where looting Mislaid Curiosities…

Here you’ll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, Season of Discovery, WoW Classic Era, and Hardcore. Some of the hotfixes below take effect the moment they were implemented, while others may require scheduled realm restarts to go into effect. Please keep in mind that some issues cannot be addressed without a client-side patch update. This list will be updated as additional hotfixes are applied. Hotfixes September 9, 2024 Classes Evoker Evokers who used a level 60 Boost now correctly know all core Evoker and…

SMU will make its ACC debut on the big stage on Sept. 28 when Florida State comes to town.The ACC announced Monday that SMU will host the Florida State Seminoles starting at 7 pm CST on the ACC Network, and the Mustangs will be looking to make a statement against the defending conference champions.This game was considered SMU’s toughest preseason because Florida State, a team that missed out on last year’s College Football Playoff, was ranked No. 10 in the preseason Associated Press rankings. But three straight losses to unranked teams since the start of the year make this matchup…

September 14, 2024, 2:56 PM CSTTULSA, Okla. — Alan Bowman tied his career high with five touchdown passes and No. 13 Oklahoma State beat Tulsa 45-10 on Saturday to advance to next week’s Big 12 Conference showdown with No. 12 Utah.Bowman, in his seventh year of eligibility, completed 24 of 31 passes for 396 yards and one interception before sitting out the fourth quarter. Bowman has previously thrown five touchdown passes in games against Texas at Texas Tech in 2020 and Houston in 2018.DeZaun Stribling caught seven passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns, including one for 63 yards, to…