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Here's why the UAE, the autocratic COP28 host, has to allow limited protests at the summit
Read full article: Here's why the UAE, the autocratic COP28 host, has to allow limited protests at the summitAs participants at the United Nations’ COP28 climate talks filed in for another day of talks, they found themselves greeted by a rare sight in the United Arab Emirates — a protest.
Ralph Yarl armed only with 'Black skin,' family lawyer says
Read full article: Ralph Yarl armed only with 'Black skin,' family lawyer saysAs Ralph Yarl struggles to come to grips with being shot after going to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers, the white Kansas City, Missouri homeowner who shot the Black 16-year-old is facing his day in court.
Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active
Read full article: Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also activeJeudy is active for the Bucs game as Denver quarterback Jeff Driskel makes his first start while Drew Lock recovers from a shoulder injury. Cardinals: QB Brett Hundley, WR Christian Kirk, RB Eno Benjamin, OL Mason Cole, OL Josh Miles, DL Leki Fotu. ___CHICAGO AT ATLANTABears: CB Duke Shelley, OG Arlington Hambright, NT Daniel McCullers, WR RIley Ridley, OLB Trevis GipsonFalcons: WR Julio Jones, CB A.J. Browns: WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, CB Greedy Williams, LB Jacob Phillips, Olivier Vernon, Evan Brown and WR Rashard Higgins. Brown, CB Chris Jackson OLB Derick Roberson, C Aaron Brewer, TE Geoff Swaim, DT Matt DickersonVikings: WR Tajaé Sharpe, WR K.J.
Smart homes are making lightning hits more expensive
Read full article: Smart homes are making lightning hits more expensiveJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Florida has been on top of all other states for lightning strikes by density for the past five years. According to Vaisalas Global Lightning Dataset network, Florida had 244 total lightning events per square mile in 2019. Storms typically develop over land on hot days as the sea breeze pushes inland, putting many homes at risk for lightning strikes. Lightning vs. insurance claimsOf the nearly 217 million lightning events detected in 2019 by Vasalias ground-based sensors, most were in the clouds. At least 13,049,687 were cloud-to-ground strokes, resulting in 6,821 lightning insurance claims in 2019.
Hubbard, Lynch, Hurts lead AP Big 12 awards; Rhule top coach
Read full article: Hubbard, Lynch, Hurts lead AP Big 12 awards; Rhule top coachLynch ranks eighth nationally with his 12 1/2 sacks, which are a single-season Baylor record. RB_u-Chuba Hubbard, Oklahoma St., 6-1, 207, So., Sherwood Park, Alberta. G_Josh Rivas, Kansas St., 6-6, 323, So., Hutchinson, Kansas. P_Devin Anctil, Kansas St., 6-1, 234, Sr., Lenexa, Kansas. Offensive player of the year — Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma St.
Hurts, No. 10 Oklahoma rally to beat No. 12 Baylor 34-31
Read full article: Hurts, No. 10 Oklahoma rally to beat No. 12 Baylor 34-31Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. When it was all over, Hurts and coach Lincoln Riley were sharing a joyous embrace and the No. 12 Baylor on Saturday night that ended the Bears’ bid for an undefeated season. Oklahoma erased a three-touchdown halftime deficit and tied the game at 31-all on Hurts’ 2-yard TD pass to Willis. That was after the Sooners had opened the second half with Stogner’s second TD catch, a 3-yarder that made it 31-17.