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'How to Blow Up a Pipeline' explores vigilante eco-sabotage
Read full article: 'How to Blow Up a Pipeline' explores vigilante eco-sabotageWhen the creators of “How to Blow Up a Pipeline” initially set out to adapt the book that critiques the docility of climate activism, director Daniel Goldhaber had a very different vision than what they eventually made.
‘No ceiling’ for St. Johns Country Day 7th grader Cam Cooper, who is already receiving scholarship offers
Read full article: ‘No ceiling’ for St. Johns Country Day 7th grader Cam Cooper, who is already receiving scholarship offersHe's only in seventh grade, but St. Johns Country Day guard Cam Cooper has already received four college scholarship offers. And that's only the beginning.
Rising scores on 2-pointer, No. 20 Utah tops No. 7 USC 43-42
Read full article: Rising scores on 2-pointer, No. 20 Utah tops No. 7 USC 43-42Cameron Rising threw for 415 yards, ran for three touchdowns and scampered up the middle for a go-ahead two-point conversion with 48 seconds left in No. 20 Utah’s 43-42 victory over No. 7 Southern California on Saturday night.
Church agency: Captive missionaries made daring escape
Read full article: Church agency: Captive missionaries made daring escapeCaptive missionaries in Haiti found freedom last week by making a daring overnight escape, eluding their kidnappers and walking for miles over difficult, moonlit terrain with an infant and other children in tow, according to the agency they work for.
Historian: Jacksonville building destroyed in massive fire a ‘tragedy’
Read full article: Historian: Jacksonville building destroyed in massive fire a ‘tragedy’JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Intense flames could be seen from blocks away as a fire tore through a historic building over the weekend in Downtown Jacksonville. Those cases include:Nuisance (11)Nuisance board up (2)Nuisance: Graffiti (1)Commercial (2)Junk Vehicle (1)Unsafe Structure (2)In one hour, the building, which held onto 107 years of history, was destroyed Saturday. City records show Robert J. Peeples, of Peeples Family Funeral Homes, owns the Union Street property. Dr. Wayne Wood, with the Jacksonville Historical Society, said the city has lost a “jewel,” calling the fire a tragedy. The city confirmed the building was deemed condemned prior to the fire in June 2020 for a partial roof collapse.
Firefighters battle massive blaze in downtown Jacksonville
Read full article: Firefighters battle massive blaze in downtown JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Fire and Rescue crews battled a massive fire at an abandoned funeral home Downtown that took a little over an hour to get under control and involved the collapse of the roof and second floor, fire officials said. Flames could be seen pouring from the building at Main and Union streets as firefighters battled to douse the fire with several ladder trucks from above. Eventually, more than 45 apparatus and over 110 firefighters were on scene to battle the blaze, which they were able to get under control in a little over an hour. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry tweeted video of the firefighters, asking for prayers as they battled the dangerous blaze. Riska said State, Union and Laura streets downtown were all closed as firefighters battled the flames, but that they would reopen as crews were released from the scene.
Country artist Cam confronts hard truths on 'The Otherside'
Read full article: Country artist Cam confronts hard truths on 'The Otherside'Country singer Cam poses in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 to promote her second album The Otherside. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The five-year journey between albums for country singer Cam was an evolution in coming to grips with hard truths about a music industry that had left her a bit bruised but not broken. But two years ago, Cam decided to walk away from Sony Nashville’s imprint Arista citing different values, but remaining under Sony on the RCA Record label based in New York. The title track, a meticulously crafted country dance track, was co-written with acclaimed Swedish dance artist Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling. She knew what she was getting into when she heard Smith’s easily recognizable voice on the demo for “Happier For You,” a melancholic country song that fit well with Cam's aesthetic of moody and introspective country tunes.
Royals' Dozier tests positive for COVID-19 before exhibition
Read full article: Royals' Dozier tests positive for COVID-19 before exhibitionKansas City Royals' Hunter Dozier bats during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Houston Astros in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, July 20, 2020. Kansas City Royals outfielder Hunter Dozier has tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the injured list before the club played its final exhibition game against the Cardinals in St. Louis on Wednesday. And it still snuck up on them.The positive test leaves Matheny with another hole to fill in his starting lineup. Ryan McBroom, who made his big league debut last season, will likely start at first base with O'Hearn sidelined by the virus. Danny Duffy will start opening day against Cleveland and rookie Brady Singer will make his big league debut on Saturday.