Author: insighter

New York City’s celebrity owl Flaco died from a traumatic impact, zoologists confirmed a day after he reportedly flew into a building, with further testing planned to determine if the Eurasian eagle-owl may have been sick. What happened in Flaco’s final hours is top of mind for his fans across the city, who cheered him on as he defied the odds by fending for himself despite a life in captivity. Police are still seeking to arrest whoever let him out of his enclosure at the Central Park Zoo a year ago. Flaco had been in good physical shape, the necropsy found, succeeding in catching prey…

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  It’s amazing the difference a year can make. Twelve months ago, there were so many questions in Green Bay surrounding the Packers’ future. Between Aaron Rodgers wanting to move on and not knowing exactly what they had in Jordan Love, there were plenty of questions entering last offseason. One year later Green Bay looks and feels like a brand new franchise. Too cold for a jersey swap or looming retirement? | Andy reacts to Aaron Rodgers & Jameson Williams This time last year, Love was the kid on the bench backing up a future Hall of Famer. Green Bay…

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Vienna says its national has arrived in Doha after mediation by the Qatari government helped secure his release. The Taliban has released Herbert Fritz, an 84-year-old Austrian far-right nationalist, who was arrested in Afghanistan last May. The Austrian government said in a statement on Sunday that Fritz arrived in Doha, Qatar earlier in the day after mediation by the Qatari government helped to secure his release. Fritz was arrested last year after defying Austria’s long-standing warning against travel to Afghanistan, which in 2021 returned to the rule of the Taliban. “I think it was bad luck but I want to…

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  Opinion After Bud Light teamed up with the transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney for a partnership in April of last year, the singer Kid Rock kicked off the highly affective boycott of the brand by posting a video to social media in which he shot up cases of Bud Light. Now, however, Kid Rock appears to be trying to backtrack from this months after saying that he has forgiven Bud Light. Kid Rock Backtracks On Bud Light Boycott While being interviewed by the popular podcast host Joe Rogan, Kid Rock described his viral Bud Light video as being like a…

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Attention Marriott loyalists: It’s time to start planning a trip to Hawaii because the Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, one of TPG’s most exciting hotel openings of 2024, is set to open its doors Thursday — and we’ve got exclusive photos of the property that’ll have you packing your bags.Related: Marriott Bonvoy: The ultimate guide for travelersDeveloped and managed by Highgate, a hospitality and real estate company with popular hotels around the country, this Renaissance hotel is a whopping 39 stories tall and located near the popular Ala Moana Center, an open-air mall with designer shops, popular chain stores and…

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Ford has halted shipments of the new 2024 F-150 Lightning electric truck as of February 9th while it carries out quality inspections. Several outlets reported the pause on Friday, but none could say what prompted the check. In the meantime, Ford is still manufacturing the Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, according to Automotive News. The carmaker reportedly declined to say when the shipments will be resumed. Ford spokesperson Emma Bergg told CNN that the hold isn’t unusual for the company when production moves to a new year. It’s unclear exactly what is causing this freeze,…

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French President Emmanuel Macron was greeted with boos and whistles at the opening of the Paris Agricultural Fair on Saturday by angry farmers who blame him for not doing enough to support them. Macron was scheduled to visit the event, which draws crowds of visitors every year. But before the official opening, several dozen protesters forced their way through security barriers and entered the site as the president was arriving. Farmers have been protesting for months across France, including Paris, to demand better living conditions, simpler regulations and better protection against foreign competition they see as unfair. Police in full riot gear…

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  I just want to point out that coaches like Bobby Petrino and Hugh Freeze, who should be banned for life from the collegiate ranks, are still getting high-profile coordinator and head coaching opportunities. Yet Bieniemy, who isn’t a saint but also didn’t wreck his motorcycle with his mistress on the back, is relegated to calling plays for the UCLA Bruins? Should Eric Bieniemy have waited for a head coaching job? Sam Howell would be in the XFL if it wasn’t for Bieniemy. Maybe Bieniemy is Romeo Crennel, or maybe he’s Sean McVay. Regardless, it’s pretty ridiculous that his options…

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Two years ago, Ukrainian teenagers were busy with friendships, falling in love and trying out new things, just like their peers in other countries. But plans and dreams were quickly shattered by the Russian invasion that began on February 24, 2022, forcing many young people to flee their homes, friends and schools and build a new existence in a strange country. Tens of thousands of Ukrainian teens ended up in neighbouring Poland, some with their families and some without, among the millions of refugees who fled to other European countries. Nearly six million Ukrainians remain displaced outside the country, a…

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