Ashland rings opening bell at NYSE recognizes 100-year anniversaryThe targeted military facilities included weapon depots, military bases, command centers, and air defense systems. The IDF reported that the strikes successfully destroyed several air defense batteries and radar installations, significantly degrading Syria's ability to detect and intercept incoming threats.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A scruffy little fugitive is on the lam again in New Orleans, gaining fame as he outwits a tenacious band of citizens armed with night-vision binoculars, nets and a tranquilizer rifle. Scrim, a 17-pound mutt that's mostly terrier, has become a folk hero, inspiring tattoos, t-shirts and even a ballad as he eludes capture from the posse of volunteers. And like any antihero, Scrim has a backstory: Rescued from semi-feral life at a trailer park and adopted from a shelter, the dog broke loose in April and scurried around the city until he was cornered in October and brought to a new home. Weeks later, he'd had enough. Scrim leaped out of a second-story window, a desperate act recorded in a now-viral video. Since then, despite a stream of daily sightings, he's roamed free. The dog’s fans include Myra and Steve Foster, who wrote “Ode to Scrim” to the tune of Ricky Nelson’s 1961 hit, “I’m a Travelin’ Man.” Leading the recapture effort is Michelle Cheramie, a 55-year-old former information technology professional. She lost everything — home, car, possessions — in Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and in the aftermath, found her calling rescuing pets. “I was like, ‘This is what I should be doing,’” Cheramie said. “I was born to rescue.” She launched Zeus’ Rescues, a nonprofit shelter that now averages 600 cat and dog adoptions a year and offers free pet food to anyone who needs it. She helped Scrim find the home he first escaped from. It was Cheramie's window Scrim leaped from in November. She's resumed her relentless mission since then, posting flyers on telephone poles and logging social media updates on his reported whereabouts. She's invested thousands of dollars on wildlife cameras, thermal sensors and other gear. She took a course offered by the San Diego Zoo on the finer points of tranquilizing animals. And she's developed a network of volunteers — the kind of neighbors who are willing to grid-search a city at 3 a.m. People like writer David W. Brown, who manages a crowd-sourced Google Map of all known Scrim sightings. He says the search has galvanized residents from all walks of life to come together. As they search for Scrim, they hand out supplies to people in need. "Being a member of the community is seeing problems and doing what you can to make life a little better for the people around here and the animals around you," Brown said. And neighbors like Tammy Murray, who had to close her furniture store and lost her father to Parkinson's Disease. This search, she says, got her mojo back. “Literally, for months, I’ve done nothing but hunt this dog,” said Murray, 53. “I feel like Wile E. Coyote on a daily basis with him.” Murray drives the Zeus' Rescues' van towards reported Scrim sightings. She also handles a tactical net launcher, which looks like an oversized flashlight and once misfired, shattering the van's window as Scrim sped away. After realizing Scrim had come to recognize the sound of the van's diesel engine, Murray switched to a Vespa scooter, for stealth. Near-misses have been tantalizing. The search party spotted Scrim napping beneath an elevated house, and wrapped construction netting around the perimeter, but an over-eager volunteer broke ranks and dashed forward, leaving an opening Scrim slipped through. Scrim's repeated escapades have prompted near-daily local media coverage and a devoted online following. Cheramie can relate. “We’re all running from something or to something. He's doing that too,” she said. Cheramie's team dreams of placing the pooch in a safe and loving environment. But a social media chorus growing under the hashtag #FreeScrim has other ideas — they say the runaway should be allowed a life of self-determination. The animal rescue volunteers consider that misguided. “The streets of New Orleans are not the place for a dog to be free,” Cheramie said. “It’s too dangerous.” Scrim was a mess when Cheramie briefly recaptured him in October, with matted fur, missing teeth and a tattered ear. His trembling body was scraped and bruised, and punctured by multiple projectiles. A vet removed one, but decided against operating to take out a possible bullet. The dog initially appeared content indoors, sitting in Cheramie's lap or napping beside her bed. Then while she was out one day, Scrim chewed through a mesh screen, dropped 13 feet to the ground and squeezed through a gap in the fence, trotting away. Murray said Cheramie's four cats probably spooked him. “I wholeheartedly believe the gangster-ass cats were messing with him,” Murray said. Cheramie thinks they may have gotten territorial. Devastated but undeterred, the pair is reassessing where Scrim might fit best — maybe a secure animal sanctuary with big outdoor spaces where other dogs can keep him company. Somewhere, Murray says, “where he can just breathe and be." Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Brook on the social platform X: @jack_brook96
Title: Tachnadi: Atlanta Must Maintain Peak Performance to Contend for the Title, with Di Maria as a Top PlayerIn the Syrian capital, banks reopened for the first time since the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, in a major step towards restoring normal life. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday that the U.S. fully supports Syria’s political transition processand wants it to lead to credible, inclusive, and non-sectarian governance. Meanwhile, Israel pounded Syrian army bases on Tuesday in strikes it says aim to keep weapons from falling into hostile hands, but denied its forces had advanced into Syria beyond a buffer zone at the border. We spoke withPaul Salem, vice president for international engagement with the Middle East Institute, and the organization’s former president and CEO.Leading up to that fateful day, I had been living life in the fast lane. Running a successful business, juggling family responsibilities, and pushing my physical limits in the gym – I thought I was invincible. But the human body has a way of reminding us of our mortality when we least expect it.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller sat for a long interview with the NCAA as it looked into concerns about unusual gambling activity, his lawyer said Friday amid reports a federal probe is now under way. “Hysier Miller fully cooperated with the NCAA’s investigation. He sat for a five-hour interview and answered every question the NCAA asked. He also produced every document the NCAA requested,” lawyer Jason Bologna said in a statement. “Hysier did these things because he wanted to play basketball this season, and he is devastated that he cannot.” Miller, a three-year starter from South Philadelphia, transferred to Virginia Tech this spring. However, the Hokies released him last month due to what the program called “circumstances prior to his enrollment at Virginia Tech.” Bologna declined to confirm that a federal investigation had been opened, as did spokespeople for both the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia. ESPN, citing unnamed sources, reported Thursday that authorities were investigating whether Miller bet on games he played in at Temple, and whether he adjusted his performance accordingly. “Hysier Miller has overcome more adversity in his 22 years than most people face in their lifetime. He will meet and overcome whatever obstacles lay ahead," Bologna said. Miller scored eight points — about half his season average of 15.9 — in a 100-72 loss to UAB on March 7 that was later flagged for unusual betting activity. Temple said it has been aware of those allegations since they became public in March, and has been cooperative. “We have been fully responsive and cooperative with the NCAA since the moment we learned of the investigation,” Temple President John Fry said in a letter Thursday to the school community. However, Fry said Temple had not received any requests for information from state or federal law enforcement agencies. He vowed to cooperate fully if they did. “Coaches, student-athletes and staff members receive mandatory training on NCAA rules and regulations, including prohibitions on involvement in sports wagering," Fry said in the letter. The same week the Temple-UAB game raised concerns, Loyola (Maryland) said it had removed a person from its basketball program after it became aware of a gambling violation. Temple played UAB again on March 17, losing 85-69 in the finals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. League spokesman Tom Fenstermaker also declined comment on Friday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
Jeff Swensen/Getty Images News U.S. House of Representative member Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) disclosed a swath of recent stock purchases, including several from the Magnificent 7, such as Amazon ( NASDAQ: AMZN ), Meta ( NASDAQ: META ), Google ( NASDAQ: GOOG )( NASDAQ: GOOGL ) and Nvidia ( NASDAQ: NVDA ). According to the filing , a Periodic Transaction Report, theIn an all Eastern Oregon League clash, Burns came out with a beatdown of rival Vale for the OSAA Class 3A state championship. Ten years removed from last winning the Class 2A state championship (Burns' only title in history) the Hilanders beat the Vikings 42-16 on Saturday in the championship game at Summit High School in Bend. Jack Wright was electric on Saturday afternoon, completing 11 of 21 passes for 340 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He also carried the ball 12 times for 33 yards and four more touchdowns.
Nuno's appointment as Tottenham's manager in the summer of 2021 was met with optimism among Spurs fans, given his successful track record at previous clubs. However, the team's recent performances have raised questions about Nuno's tactics and ability to get the best out of the squad. Nevertheless, Tottenham's decision to stand by their manager demonstrates a commitment to a long-term vision and a belief in Nuno's strategic approach.
Dave Portnoy didn't hold back on Ryan Day after Michigan's upset win over Ohio State — the Wolverines' fourth straight against the Buckeyes. Michigan limited Ohio State to just 252 yards in the 13-10 upset, stymying an offense that averaged 37.8 points per game this season and better than 42 points at home. The rivalry was on full display after the game when the Wolverines attempted to plant their flag at midfield. The Buckeyes didn't take kindly to that and an extended brawl between the historic rivals ignited. Day attempted to defend his team's actions after the game. "I don't know all the details of it, but I know those guys are looking to put a flag on our field, and our guys weren't going to let that happen," Day said. "I'll find out exactly what happened but this is our field." Portnoy — founder of Barstool Sports and Michigan alumnus — fired back at Day on social media. © Eric Rueb/Providence Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK "Umm no it’s not. It’s ours," Portnoy said with some crying laughing emojis, alluding to Michigan's streak against Ohio State. Portnoy had a field day on social media, trolling Ohio State fans after the win. "I did a Twitter Spaces to console Ohio fans because that’s what type of guy I am," Portnoy wrote on X . "I want this rivalry to matter again." It's been an underwhelming season for Michigan, now sitting at 7-5 despite the rivalry win. However, the victory over Ohio State provides a silver lining to an otherwise disappointing campaign. The loss likely means watching the Big Ten championship from the sidelines for the Buckeyes. Related: Chip Kelly Faces Harsh Backlash for Offensive Play-Calling Against Michigan
