And so, Springfield’s heat wave continues with today’s temperature exceeding the record for this date, set way back four billion years ago when the Earth was just a ball of molten lava.
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Family and friends turn out for Braun’s youth camp – KU Sports
But the three-day event also drew a slew of the Huskies who helped aid those title runs — such as old teammates like Darien Jackson, Max Johnson and Joe Pleasant — and had found time to contribute to the camp, all these years later, in one way or another. Not to mention Braun’s older brother, and more recent former Jayhawk, Parker.
McCullar, Furphy set to learn NBA fates in two-day draft – KU Sports
Both will hope to hear their names called on Wednesday, the first day of what will be the first-ever two-day-long NBA Draft. The first round begins at 7 p.m. Central Time on ABC and ESPN, and the second round is set for Thursday at 3 p.m. Central Time on ESPN.
Storr training with Bahamas as country looks for first Olympic berth – KU Sports
A full season before coming to Kansas, AJ Storr was able to take on the Jayhawks last summer as part of the Bahamas national men’s basketball team.
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The Ten Commandments and the First Amendment – WSJ
‘I can’t wait to be sued.” That’s what Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry reportedly said this month before he signed a law requiring every public K-12 and college classroom to display a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments. Mr. Landry didn’t have to wait long, since the ACLU and other groups filed a lawsuit Monday, but if he believes the Supreme Court will back him up, he might be disappointed.
Donald Trump Suffers Triple Primary Blow – Newsweek
In South Carolina Trump-endorsed candidate Mark Burns narrowly lost to rival Sheri Biggs, by 49 percent of the vote against 51 percent, in the Republican primary runoff for the state’s 3rd Congressional District according to Decision Desk HQ.
Ex-Lakers Star Dwight Howard Makes Shocking JJ Redick Prediction
Howard wrote: “JJ Redick the next Pat Riley “
Supreme Court asked by DOJ to clarify Second Amendment and felons
WASHINGTON − Now that the Supreme Court has offered some clarification on testing the constitutionality of a gun restriction, the Justice Department wants the high court to decide if people convicted of both violent and non-violent felonies can be barred from having a firearm.
Northwest Montana Veterans Applaud Tester During Kalispell Campaign Stop – Flathead Beacon
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester gathered with northwest Montana military veterans on Friday afternoon for the launch of “Veterans for Tester,” a group of retired service members supporting the Democratic senator in his 2024 bid for reelection.
James Beard Award-Nominated Chef to Take on Executive Role At FVCC’s Culinary Institute – Flathead Beacon
A key part of this particular teaching device is Karp’s emphasis that when he started out all those decades ago, he had no idea what he would become today. Once a kid from Pittsburgh, his resume now includes time as an instructor at the Culinary Institute of America, as the food and beverage director for Hyatt Hotels, as the Super Bowl party director for former NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle, as the director of food and beverage operations for the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and as a food operation consultant for the gourmet grocer Balducci’s. For the last 12 years, he’s been the executive chef for FVCC’s Culinary Institute of Montana, where he’s helped to develop some of the program’s signature events and offerings, and shared his wealth of knowledge with generations of students. Jane Karas, the president of FVCC, called Karp “instrumental” in shaping the college’s culinary institute.
Crazy Town: Butterfly singer Shifty Shellshock dies, aged 49
Shifty Shellshock, the frontman of rap-rock band Crazy Town, has died aged 49.
Florida man sneezes his intestines out of his body at restaurant | The Independent
A Florida man eating in a diner with his wife recently sneezed so forcefully it caused parts of his intestines to exit his body through a surgical wound, according to researchers.
Duff McKagan From Guns N’ Roses Just Won’t Let His Beef With ‘The Simpsons’ Go | Cracked.com
As we mentioned recently, Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan has repeatedly claimed that his notorious ‘80s boozing inspired the name of Springfield’s favorite beer. He brought up the issue again in an interview earlier this month, but stressed that he wasn’t interested in taking any legal action against The Simpsons — even though he could potentially win the rights to valuable IP like the Seven Duffs.
Tax Season Shrinks, AI May Help CPAs – Business Journal Daily | The Youngstown Publishing Company
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Accountants may be busier at tax time but there is much for them to do in the off-season, especially as local accounting firms move toward an AI future.
Question of the Day
You are out to eat with your significant other. Where are you sitting at the table below?
