August 2023

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Daily News photo by Erin Hargrave

As college football season arrives, schools pay monitors to stop gambling

LAS VEGAS (AP) — North Carolina junior tight end John Copenhaver gets a group text message from his university pointing out the latest betting scandal or reminding him of the importance of not violating rules against betting on sports.

Picking blackberries

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“It was years ago when the children and I went deep into our backyard to pick blackberries.

Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from Dutch and Danes

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United States has given its approval for the Netherlands and Denmark to deliver F-16s to Ukraine, officials in Washington and Europe said Friday, in a major gain for Kyiv even though the fighter jets won't have an impact any time soon on the almost 18-month war.

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Sunday, Aug. 20 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Final FOX, 6am Live The FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer tournament concludes today with the championship match at Sydney’s Stadium Australia.

Beat the heat with indoor gardening indoor gardening

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When the going gets tough, the tough get going indoors, especially during heat waves. If you are like me, the heat is really taking a toll on my gardening activities this summer. I garden because I love it, and I do it for my health and wellbeing too. However, these excessive heat warnings and danger of heat stroke or illness are keeping me from doing what I love.

Dogs, Bucs compete in opening scrimmage

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LAKE CHARLES — The Jennings Bulldogs and Barbe Bucs got together Thursday afternoon for their annual scrimmage on the campus of Barbe High School. The two sides went with a controlled 15-play format for two series’ then played a live portion at the end of the contest. The junior varsity sides played two series’ as well. Both the Bulldogs and Bucs would be held scoreless in the varsity-controlled portion, however the Jennings’ junior varsity was able to pop a TD in their action. In the 10-minute game, Barbe was able to push across a TD late in the contest. Junior running back ReJohn Zeno had a big night for the Bulldogs, as he rushed the pigskin for 108 yards on 16 carries.

North Korea preparing for new round of weapons tests

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is preparing for a new round of provocative weapons displays such as longrange missile tests and a spy satellite launch, as it ramps up illicit activities to support its fragile economy, South Korea's intelligence service told lawmakers Thursday.

U.S., Japan and South Korea boosting mutual security

CAMP DAVID, Md. (AP) — The United States, Japan and South Korea have agreed to a new security pledge committing the three countries to consult with each other in the event of a security crisis or threat in the Pacific, according to Biden administration officials.

Miami mayor claims he's qualified for GOP presidential debate

NEW YORK (AP) — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez claimed on Friday that he has qualified for next week's Republican presidential debate and would become the ninth White House hopeful to meet the fundraising and polling thresholds required to participate in the opening face-off of the 2024 campaign.