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The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Depression Nine is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm and later a hurricane as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico during the weekend. It also warned that conditions are expected to be favorable for the storm to strengthen into a major hurricane. “Odds are we’re going to have a hurricane by the time we get out of this weekend in the Gulf of Mexico,” AccuWeather meteorologist Bernie Rayno said Wednesday....

MORE: What to expect from these stars | Earnhardt raving about new crew chief | Breaking down big changes at Roush It wound up being the biggest disappointment of his career, losing the final race and the championship to Tony Stewart. And losing it in gut-wrenching fashion — on a tiebreaker when Stewart beat him to the checkered flag in the season finale at Homestead. But mostly, Edwards will never forget the exhilaration of being in the closest championship battle in NASCAR history....

He followed up a good year with two great ones in 2017 and 2018 when he posted ERAs of 2.98 and 2.60, respectively, in 131 appearances in 118 1/3 innings. That was then and this is now. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN Edwards has been demoted to Triple-A Iowa after just four outings in 2019, the Cubs announced Saturday. Edwards, 27, has allowed six earned runs in just 1 2/3 innings while giving up two home runs and walking five....

Karl, now the Kings coach, said the Knicks forward has evolved since Anthony played for him while with the Nuggets early in his career. MORE: NBA League Pass Alert: Games to watch this week “I’ve seen a winning Melo over the last two years,” Karl said Sunday night, via ESPN. “I’ve seen him sacrifice his game to try to figure out the team. I think he’s had a willingness to understand that he doesn’t have to force the game....

Carpet allergies are often caused by allergens that collect in your carpet. Less commonly, people are allergic to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are chemicals present in new carpeting materials, among other things. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of carpet allergies in this article. Carpet Allergies: What Causes Them? Carpet allergies are usually caused by environmental allergens that get tracked into the house. However, VOCs are another potential irritant that can cause allergy-like symptoms....

You may remember a certain ESPN personality with a penchant for screaming four-syllable words to the high heavens appeared on camera following the selection and essentially blamed the Knicks and Porzingis for ruining his vacation. MORE: How NBA stars fared in summer league debut | Six burning post-draft questions But just how mad was Stephen A. Smith? This brilliant cartoon from CleoDogProductions gives us a hilarious, ridiculous and slightly hallucinogenic look at what a confrontation between Smith, Jackson, Porzinigis, Carmelo Anthony and Spike Lee would look like, with a surprise appearance from Dan Patrick....

Now, those same kids are being offered athletic training by India’s major sports organization, Sports Authority of India. In a video posted to social media by choreographer Shekhar Rao, the boy and girl, whose names could not be confirmed by Newsweek, were cartwheeling and front flipping while carrying school bags through what appears to be a street in Kolkata. Kiren Rijiju, who serves as India’s Minister of State Youth Affairs & Sports, took notice and retweeted the video on August 26....

Cam Newton went full Superman to save an important victory for the Panthers (9-4) with his 62-yard run late in the fourth quarter that set up the tiebreaking touchdown, but there’s no doubt that in a game that was uglier and more defensive-minded than the final score indicates, Keenum was the more efficient quarterback on the field yet again. The individual numbers say that, despite the mistakes, Keenum (27-of-44 passing, 280 yards, two TDs, two INTs, 40 yards rushing, 94....

At Hospital B–UPMC Shadyside, part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center–the ambience couldn’t be more different. Even on a hectic day, things seem to be under control. There’s a sense of energy rather than panic. “I truly love coming to work,” says medical-cardiology nurse Cynthia Hostetler, 51. Check into a random hospital in America, and you’re far more likely to be in some version of Hospital A than Hospital B....

Well, maybe not. But after four decades, the Cuban dictator has shown one quality above all: an uncanny instinct for power and survival. Castro has defied every challenge to his rule, from the Bay of Pigs invasion and other CIA-sponsored plots to the United States trade embargo and the collapse of the Soviet Union, Cuba’s key ally. As one of the world’s most enduring leaders–and one of only four communist rulers still in power–he has bedeviled nine U....

Shared by user carly.marie98, the video now has over 3.5 million views on TikTok and over 400,000 likes. In a series of clips, owner Carly’s cat Nellie is caught fishing straws out of various drinks with her mouth. In the comments, Carly shared: “Nellie is our 3-year-old Siamese. We rescued her at a year old, and she is loving all the attention” Delighted by the hilarious video, TikTok users have posted over 2,000 comments in response....

The video, shared on TikTok on Friday by the cat’s owner, under the username Damngianna, shows the white-and-grey cat sitting by the window, sticking its tongue out as its owner films it. The clip comes with a caption from the owner that reads, “never change.” According to Senior Cat Wellness blog, cats of all ages can stick their tongues out, and it’s usually nothing to worry about. Elderly cats do this because they nap more often, and most felines will very likely stick out their tongue when asleep....

Science tells us that canines have the upper hand. One study conducted by neurologist Suzana Herculano-Houzel, found that dogs on average have around twice as many neurons as cats. Neurons are basic information processing units found in the brain. According to Herculano-Houzel, the more neurons present, the more cognitively capable the animal is. However, research published in 2006 by Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary, found cats were better at solving puzzles compared to dogs, who often sought help from their owners....

Before the Surgery On the day of cataract surgery, you should budget between three and six hours altogether and make sure you’ve arranged for transportation as you won’t be able to drive afterward. If you have cataracts in both eyes, you’ll need two separate treatments. The necessary testing and diagnosis will already have happened, so the primary task prior to the surgery will involve ensuring you’re ready. Cataract surgery is performed while the patient is awake, and getting ready involves several steps:...

No one yet knows whether his plan will ever become reality; many legal and financial obstacles remain. But there’s no question that the success of inner-city parochial schools has long intrigued public educators. Five years ago, in fact, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, Albert Shanker, dared New York’s Catholic schools to open their doors to the least educable 5 percent of the city’s students. Shanker contends that Catholic schools do well only because they cater to the better students and motivated parents....

Monsignor Joseph McLoone of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Downingtown, has been charged with embezzling more than $98,400. According to the Chester County District Attorney’s office, McLoone, 56, diverted from parishioners’ donations into a secret bank account he opened in 2011, and misappropriated other funds from church coffers. Detectives began investigating McLoone more than a year ago, following an internal investigation by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 2017. According to court filings, McLoone used the money to pay for dinners, trips and a beach home in Ocean City, New Jersey....

Reverend Richard Bucci made national news last week after he declared that every legislator who voted last year to pass the bill codifying the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision will also not be allowed to act as witnesses to marriage, godparents, or lectors at weddings, funerals or any other church function. The announcement was listed in the Sacred Heart Church in West Warwick’s weekly bulletin and included dozens of names in the House and Senate....

While hyperprolactinemia is considered perfectly normal during pregnancy and breastfeeding, it can occur at other times due to disease and medication use. Hyperprolactinemia can affect both women and men, resulting in irregular menstrual periods and erectile dysfunction, among other things. Causes of Hyperprolactinemia Prolactin levels may be elevated for any number of reasons. One of the more common causes is the formation of a benign tumor on the pituitary gland....