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2024-25 Offseason Thread

Big Internet Group LLC. 

Now that the season is officially over, let's talk about what needs to happen in the off-season.

This has been, by far, THE most disappointing season ever. Back in the day when we had some truly terrible teams, the best we could hope for was to sneak in to that last playoff spot. This year, we should have been comfortably above the playoff line, maybe 3-4-5 in the East.

Porter did a poor job, but Onalfo is more to blame. Knowing full well that we had a bunch of additional games... Читать дальше...

Profiles in clean energy: Once incarcerated, expert moves students into climate-solution careers

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

In a converted warehouse in the poorest zip code in Philadelphia, students are learning to work on older homes, improve the heating and cooling, and at the same time make them more climate-friendly. Jackie Robinson, a building trades instructor, spent time in prison but now works at the Energy Coordinating Agency, a nonprofit focused in part on energy equity, which refers to having sufficient electricity, heating and cooling, at a price that's affordable. Many of the students come from communities... Читать дальше...

Khao Kheow zoo logs over 30k visitors

BangkokPost.com 

Over 30,000 people visited Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri over the long weekend holiday period, as admission fees were scrapped for kids under 12 and adults over 60 to mark King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Memorial Day which fell on Sunday.

Jack Antonoff on the "randomness" of creativity

CBSNews.com 

The 11-time Grammy-winner has written or produced songs with some of the biggest names in the business. Jack Antonoff talks about producing for Taylor Swift, singing with Bleachers, and appearing in a music video with wife Margaret Qualley.

Johnson: Additional hurricane aid 'can wait' until Congress is back in session

Kfor.com 

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday said passing additional hurricane aid for states impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton “can wait” until Congress is back in session after the election. CBS “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan asked him why he thinks it’s fine to wait until November for Congress to pass more aid for [...]

Wipro to consider issuing bonus shares ahead of Q2 results

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Bengaluru-headquartered firm posted a 4.6% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit in the June-ended quarter at Rs 3,003.2 crore. Its revenue declined 3.8% to Rs 21,963.8 crore.

Johnson: Additional hurricane aid ‘can wait’ until Congress is back in session

TheHill.com 

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday said passing additional hurricane aid for states impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton “can wait” until Congress is back in session after the election. CBS “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan asked him why he thinks it’s fine to wait until November for Congress to pass more aid for...

Jack Antonoff on Bleachers, Taylor Swift and creativity

CBSNews.com 

It's hard to overstate Jack Antonoff's influence on pop music: He's written or produced some of the biggest songs with some of the biggest names in the business, while also performing as lead singer of the band Bleachers. Correspondent Tracy Smith talked with the 11-time Grammy-winner about his latest milestones, from a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden to a Broadway production of "Romeo + Juliet," as well as marriage, songwriting, and what Taylor Swift has meant to him.

Country music star Brantley Gilbert rushes off stage to welcome son during concert in Tupelo

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Country music star Brantley Gilbert experienced a remarkable night when he rushed off stage during his concert in Tupelo, Mississippi, to support his wife Amber as she delivered their third child on their tour bus. The singer shared the emotional experience on social media, expressing gratitude to his wife and their support team. The newborn shares a historic birthplace with Elvis Presley, making the moment even more special.

Hezbollah, Iran and a Possible Ceasefire

Paper Blog 

On September 23, 2024, the IDF announced that it had launched the anticipated Northern Arrows operation against Hezbollah, as a follow-up to the previous Iron of Swords operation focused on destroying Hamas. Hezbollah had already started limited rocket, drone and missile support for Hamas on October 8, 2023, but the IDF responded with a barrage of missiles and limited airstrikes.

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Iran's foreign minister says there are 'no red lines' in defending itself

France24.com (en) 

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said Iran was "fully prepared for a war situation ... but we do not want war, we want peace". He was speaking in Baghdad, where he arrived on Sunday for talks with Iraqi officials ahead of an anticipated Israeli attack in response to Iran's October 1 missile barrage targeting Israel.