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According to a new Axios-Ipsos poll released Saturday, 68 percent of Black people said that police treatment has gotten worse in the past year, while only 6 percent said it has improved. Similarly, 72 percent of Black people said they believe police shootings against Black and Brown youths have gotten worse. That view was shared by nearly 50 percent of Hispanic Americans, and comes after the recent police killings of 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant and 13-year-old Adam Toledo....

The helicopter crashed off the coast of Grand Cay island in the Bahamas. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said the chopper went missing shortly after takeoff, and that Bahamian residents found the crash. The police said four women and three men were onboard, but they did not release the names of those killed. The Associated Press report states the Americans were traveling to Fort Lauderdale. West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said one of those who perished in the crash was Chris Cline, who the Beckley (WV) newspaper Register-Herald called a “billionaire mining entrepreneur,” “coal tycoon” and “benefactor to southern West Virginia....

Observed over a five-day period, the Festival of Lights involves different celebrations and traditions. The peak of the festival falls on the third day and the date changes annually around the Hindu and lunar calendar. This year, the festival commences on Thursday, November 4. Like any other special occasion, many transform their homes in an elaborate fashion. This is everything you need to know about traditional Diwali decorations. 1. Diyas These are perhaps the most well-known symbol of Diwali....

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex poured out years of frustration in a bombshell prime time interview with Oprah Winfrey broadcast by CBS on March 7. However, before the show aired they face a counter attack with revelations Meghan had been accused of bullying. At the same time, the duchess has now twice won her lawsuit against The Mail on Sunday but again faced embarrassing revelations in the process....

The killing took place on October 14, 2019, in Morris County, New Jersey, and is believed to be a world record. According to the orgnaization, a Special Panel of Judges in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, convened by the Pope and Young Club confirmed it as the largest bow-harvested black bear in North America on February 8, 2020. Its skull was measured at 23 5/16 inches, surpassing the previous record shot by Robert J....

While watching Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Celtics and Heat, Embiid posed a question to his timeline before sharing an eyebrow-raising take on Miami’s roster. Embiid’s tweet, which has garnered thousands of replies, quotes and retweets, caused many to wonder if he was referring to himself as the other star that could elevate the Heat into becoming a title contender. After all, this same Heat team eliminated Embiid and the 76ers in the previous round of the playoffs....

Noel reported soreness in his left knee while rehabbing his groin and was diagnosed with inflamed plica in his knee. The surgery is considered minor and will occur within the coming days. He is without a timetable for return. With Jahlil Okafor (knee) on a minutes cap to begin the season, Richaun Holmes could see additional minutes for the Sixers alongside Joel Embiid (foot), who is expected to weaned into his first full season....

Carter had the surgery Tuesday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. There is no timetable set for his recovery. Team president and general manager Sam Hinkie says Carter-Williams had the surgery now to allow for maximum recovery time. Carter-Williams was only the third player since 1950-51 to lead all rookies in scoring (16.7), rebounding (6.3) and assists (6.2), joining Oscar Robertson (1960-61) and Alvan Adams (1975-76). Allen Iverson is the only other player in Sixers history to win the rookie award....

Bridget Moschetti told Patch that she was leaving Party City with balloons for her sister’s birthday when she took a back road to avoid traffic. That’s when she spotted the snake slithering into a storm drain in Nanuet, Clarkstown. She videoed the animal as it descended into the drain and posted the clip to the Clarkstown community Facebook page. “When I saw it going into the drain, I was like, that’s somebody’s pet going down the drain....

Keep in mind that a vasectomy isn’t immediately effective. Your partner can still get pregnant for the first 15-20 ejaculations after the procedure. Don’t have unprotected sex until your doctor confirms that there are no sperm in your semen. [2] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source You should rest to recover from a vasectomy. Spend several days away from exertional physical activity and ice the area on and off as needed for discomfort....

The Trump administration has touted its efforts to shore up national manufacturing, with White House officials repeatedly stressing the need to bring PPE and medical supply chains back from abroad. At the outset of the pandemic, the federal government’s relatively small stockpile was depleted rapidly as the virus spread across the country. Despite significant efforts to expand national production capacity, however, shortages persist. “Even today, the demand for N95s is greater than not only our production capacity, but the entire industry....

The autumn equinox marks the beginning of fall and occurs when the sun crosses the celestial equator. Though today is the official start of the season, many stores and restaurants have already been selling their autumnal fare, with Starbucks’ fall menu debuting in August with the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Here are some delicious pumpkin recipes to get you in the mood for fall. 1. Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Swirl Brownies For those of you with a sweet tooth, give these vegan, gluten-free brownies a try....

If your AirPods have been exposed to any damaging substances, such as hair care products or detergent, wipe them with a cloth very lightly dampened with plain water. Be careful not to get any moisture in the speaker ports or any other openings, and let them dry completely before using them again. For a deeper clean, use a 70% alcohol wipe to clean the outer surface of your AirPods, but take care to keep it away from the speaker mesh....

In honor of Martha’s birthday, here are eight lesser known facts about America’s first president and First Lady. 1) George and Martha never actually lived in the White House Although George had his hand in deciding its location and design—and even selected the Irish-born architect, James Hoban, to oversee the project—George and Martha never actually lived in the White House. George finished his presidency in 1797 and died before construction on the building was complete....

In addition to being computer-savvy, you’ll also need to have good problem-solving and customer service skills. For instance, if the job listing includes something like, “Use tools to analyze and resolve technical problems,” you might mention that at your last job, you successfully helped your boss troubleshoot the printer network. If going to college full-time isn’t an option for you right now, consider signing up for an accredited online degree program....

The poll asked 1,000 U.S. citizens whether the U.S. should grant special refugee status to Afghans who worked as translators for the U.S. military as well as the translators’ immediate family members. Among the respondents, 843 said “yes”, 101 said “no” and 56 were undecided. The poll was conducted by Suffolk University, a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, in partnership with USA Today. The poll’s margin of error was plus or minus 3....

Ingraham raised the idea, which was originally flagged by Trump’s campaign team, on Monday. It is based on the numbers “8645” having been seen behind Whitmer during her interview with NBC the previous day. During Whitmer’s appearance, the governor accused Trump of inciting terrorism and claimed the president encouraged the recent militia plot to kidnap her with his rhetoric and verbal attacks on her this year. Whitmer also condemned the “lock her up” chants aimed at her during Trump’s rally in Michigan on Saturday, just days after the plot was thwarted....

Fortunately, though, there are some decent peanut butter alternatives, not to mention some additional options that may not have occurred to you. So if you are unable to have peanut butter due to peanut allergy, there are a load of substitutes that can fit the bill. Here are nine healthy, nutritious alternatives to peanut butter: 1. Sunflower seed butter and raspberry jam sandwich Sunflower seed butter is a seed butter made from sunflower seeds....