Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and evacuation orders
Severe storms once again battered the Houston area Friday, exacerbating Texas’ already dangerous flooding and prompting numerous high-water rescues, including rescues from the roofs of flooded homes. Authorities doubled down on emergency evacuation orders for low-lying residents and warned the worst was yet to come. “This threat continues and will only get worse. This is […]
Gold prices tread water as rate fears grow ahead of nonfarm payrolls – Investing.com
Investing.com — Gold prices were little moved in Asian trading on Friday as markets continued to dislike the yellow metal ahead of important U.S. jobs data, but the prospect of higher interest rates for an extended period of time pushed gold lower for the week. It is expected to decline. The yellow metal had tumbled […]
Michigan trans athelete, Alicia Paans, causes outrage at national water polo tournament
A 31-year-old transgender athlete will compete in the women’s water polo tournament for the second year in a row, drawing the ire of her opponents. Alicia Parnes, a graduate student on the University of Michigan women’s club water polo team, will compete in the 2024 Women’s National Collegiate Club Championships at Texas A&M in College […]
Trans Athlete to Compete in National Women’s Water Polo Championship
A transgender athlete will compete in the National Women’s Water Polo Championships this weekend at Texas A&M University. according to reduxArika Parnes (ex-Johnny) said, “ 2024 National Collegiate Water Polo Championships (CWPA) will be held from May 3rd to 5th. Texas A&M University” “Parns is University of Michigan Women’s Club Water Polo team. The club’s […]
Court rules that Perrier is soda, not French mineral water — and therefore taxable
Perrier, sold as a French mineral water for more than a century, is actually a soda and therefore potentially taxable, a Pennsylvania court has ruled. Perrier classification has come under fire since 2019, when thirsty patron Jennifer Montgomery was charged a 24-cent tax on a 16-ounce bottle of Perrier at a Seat convenience store in […]
Capitals’ TJ Oshie Says His Back Is In Such Pain That He Has To Lay On The Floor And Pee In Water Bottles
The world of hockey, man … it’s brutal. Following the Washington Capitals’ elimination from the NHL Playoffs, right wing T.J. Oshie stayed on the ice for a bit as his teammates were exiting for the locker room. The Caps squared off against the New York Rangers in the first round, with his family being at […]
Trial underway for military families suing US over tainted water at Hawaii base
Richelle Dietz, a mother of two and the wife of a U.S. naval officer stationed in Honolulu, is one of the 17 people who filed suit against the U.S. government. The lawsuit stems from health problems such as vomiting and rashes allegedly related to a 2021 jet fuel leak. The government has admitted responsibility but […]
LIV Golf Adelaide sees fan rocket water bottle of caddie’s head, sending him to the ground
The biggest event on the LIV golf calendar ended a bit rough on Saturday. At the 12th hole, nicknamed the “watering hole” because of its resemblance to the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale and its party atmosphere, a fan threw a water bottle at Lucas Herbert’s caddy, Nick Pugh. It hit me directly. straight in […]
White House throws cold water on menthol ban
The rules, more than a decade in the making, have been divisive from the start, with public health groups calling for finality and criminal justice groups warning they unfairly target them. black smoker People who smoke more menthol than other demographics. The administration nodded to this reciprocation in Friday’s announcement. “This rule has received historic […]
Report Claims Russian Hackers Disrupted Texas Town’s Water Supply
report published Cybersecurity firm Mandiant claimed last week that a hacker group linked to the Russian government attacked water utilities around the world, including a treatment facility in the north Texas town of Muleshoe. The hackers were allegedly able to cause the tank to overflow and waste some water, but did not endanger the health […]