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Jacksonville hairstylist spreads ‘locks of love’ to cancer survivors

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:30 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) — A compassionate hairstylist, Tarina Akbari, is making a meaningful impact on the lives of cancer survivors by providing free wigs. Marlaina Browning, a breast cancer survivor, expresses the profound impact of this gesture with a smile on her face as she beamed with confidence and a sense of beauty. “I feel fabulous and that’s what I want,” she said. “It’s priceless because I can go out this door knowing that I’m beautiful inside and out.” Browning, who underwent a challenging breast cancer journey, including a double mastectomy and 18 surgeries, recently had to undergo another procedure just last month while raising her son in Nassau County. “He was in 10th grade when I was diagnosed,” shared Browning. “And when you tell kids that you have cancer, especially with my son. He was like ‘Mom, you’re not gonna die, are you?’ So you know, that was a very defining moment for me b...

The NFL’s oldest rivalry: Chicago Bears vs. Chicago Cardinals. A look at the rivalry that started in 1920.

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:30 GMT

The oldest rivalry in the NFL doesn’t include a team from Green Bay.This matchup began in 1920 when two professional football teams called Illinois home. That’s when the Chicago Bears, then known as the Decatur Staleys, faced the Racine Cardinals — named after Racine Avenue where their home venue was Normal Park and not for the city in Wisconsin — for the first time.The Cardinals started in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club on Chicago’s South Side before becoming the Chicago Cardinals in 1922, then moved to Missouri to become the St. Louis Cardinals in 1960, and then to Arizona in 1988. Two winning seasons were capped by championships for the Cardinals in 1925 (though it is still controversial) and 1947. These remain the franchise’s only titles.The team’s color has a history too. The Cardinals first used borrowed maroon jerseys from the University of Chicago.The Bears hold the overall advantage in the series: 60-29-6 in regular-season games. ...

What has impressed Bill Belichick most about Patriots budding superstar

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:30 GMT

The Patriots haven’t provided many moments of optimism this season as injuries and ineptitude on offense have led the team to a 4-11 record through 16 weeks.But the play of third-year defensive tackle Christian Barmore has been a revelation.The 2021 second-round pick is fresh off of his best performance as a pro, when he sacked Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson three times in Sunday night’s 26-23 win, which saw him general two additional pressures, a forced fumble and five total defensive stops.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Bill Belichick gives extensive answer on Bailey Zappe’s improvements with Patriots New England Patriots | How Bill Belichick feels about Jets HC’s endorsement he hasn’t received from Patriots New England Patriots | Bill Belichick explains driving force behind Christian Barmore’s breakout season New England Patriots | Patriots K Chad Ryland finds redemption in ...

Israeli forces bombard central Gaza in apparent move to expand ground offensive. Telecoms out again

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:30 GMT

By NAJIB JOBAIN, WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY (Associated Press)RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces bombarded Palestinian refugee camps in central Gaza and issued orders telling residents to evacuate Tuesday, signs that the military plans to expand its ground offensive into another part of the besieged territory. Gaza’s main telecom provider, Paltel, announced another “complete interruption” of services.A potential new battle zone threatens new destruction in a war that Israel’s military has said will last for “many months” as it vows to crush the ruling Hamas group after its Oct. 7 attack. Israeli forces have been engaged in heavy urban fighting in northern Gaza and the southern city of Khan Younis, driving Palestinians into ever-smaller areas in search of refuge. Hamas has been designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, Canada and the European Union.Despite international pressure for a cease-fire and U.S. calls for fewer civilian casualties, Israeli Pri...

Bill Belichick gives extensive answer on Bailey Zappe’s improvements with Patriots

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:30 GMT

There are sudden signs of positivity for the Patriots at quarterback.The Patriots still might not have their quarterback of the future on their current roster, but Bailey Zappe certainly didn’t look out of place under center in Sunday’s 26-23 win over the Broncos.Zappe’s 88.9 PFF grade was the highest mark for a Patriots quarterback since Mac Jones received an 89.9 grade two years ago in Week 17 of the 2021 season. Zappe was 25-of-33 for 256 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He was strip-sacked on the first Patriots offensive play of the game but that was his only turnover-worthy play. Additionally, he had three big-time throws and his adjusted completion percentage was 87.1%.Overall, head coach Bill Belichick was impressed with Zappe’s play and showered him with praise Tuesday morning on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show.”Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | What has impressed Bill Belichick most about Patriots budding s...

Sweden moves one step closer to NATO membership after Turkish parliamentary committee gives approval

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:30 GMT

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish Parliament’s foreign affairs committee gave its consent to Sweden’s bid to join NATO on Tuesday, drawing the previously non-aligned Nordic country closer to membership in the Western military alliance.Sweden’s accession protocol will now need to be approved in the general assembly for the last stage of the legislative process in Turkey. No date has been set.Turkey, a NATO member, has delayed ratifying Sweden’s application for more than a year, accusing the country of being too lenient toward groups that Ankara regards as threats to its security, including Kurdish militants and members of a network that Ankara blames for a failed coup in 2016.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan earlier this month threw up another obstacle by openly linking ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership to the U.S. Congress’ approval of a Turkish request to purchase 40 new F-16 fighter jets and kits to modernize Turkey’s ex...

Stoughton man arrested for daytime shooting that left Rhode Islander injured

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:30 GMT

Stoughton police arrested an 18-year-old man over the weekend for allegedly shooting a Rhode Island man he had arranged to meet.Marc Francois of Stoughton is facing a litany of charges after a daytime shooting on Saturday, including assault and battery with a firearm, carrying a firearm without a license, armed robbery, and possession of a large capacity feeding device, according to law enforcement.Police received a call for shots fired on Central Street and Greenwood Avenue and started to search for a suspect. Francois was located near a condominium complex and a firearm was recovered, police said.After calling area hospitals, police said they learned a man had self-admitted to Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro with a gunshot wound.“It was determined that this individual was shot in Stoughton,” police said. “The investigation remains active and ongoing, however information obtained during the investigation suggests that this was not a random act of violence and that there is no...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted by failed Christmas swatting attempt

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:30 GMT

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM (Associated Press)Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was the target of a swatting attempt at her Georgia residence on Christmas morning, the congresswoman and local police said, marking the latest instance of someone calling in a fake emergency to draw armed officers or SWAT teams to her home.The Rome Police Department quickly verified that the call was a hoax and did not send officers to the house, department spokesperson Kelly Madden said.“I was just swatted. This is like the 8th time. On Christmas with my family here. My local police are the GREATEST and shouldn’t have to deal with this,” Greene wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter.A man in New York called the Georgia suicide hotline just before 11 a.m. Monday, claiming that he had shot his girlfriend at Greene’s home and was going to kill himself next, Madden said. The call was quickly transferred to police when suicide hotline responders recognized the Georgia congresswoma...

What to know before the Holiday Bowl and parade: Road closures, parking

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:30 GMT

SAN DIEGO — With the passing of Christmas, San Diegans are gearing up for another local tradition: the Holiday Bowl and Holiday Bowl Parade.City officials are estimating that over 35,000 people will flock to downtown for the annual college football event and extended festivities this Wednesday.The Holiday Bowl parade kicks off the day at 10 a.m. along the Embarcadero, featuring balloons, floats and world-class marching bands. Then, at 5 p.m., the Louisville Cardinals (ACC) and USC Trojans (Pac-12) will meet in Petco Park for the bowl, followed by the KGB Sky Show.The stadium's gates will be open at 3 p.m. for fans headed to the Holiday Bowl game. The first 10,000 fans who enter the gate will be given one-day park tickets for SeaWorld San Diego, so those going may want to get to the stadium early. Holiday travel in full swing across San Diego Whether you are attending or live in the area, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming Holiday Bowl festivities — from road cl...

This San Diego County bakery represents California on Yelp's best holiday desserts list

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:30 GMT

BONITA, Calif. -- A San Diego County bakery is representing California on a new Yelp list of best holiday desserts across the country. The fresh fruit strudel at Hans & Harry’s Bakery in Bonita, California, has made the list put together by Yelp of best holiday desserts you can find in each state. More freebies from Starbucks? Yes, please Maybe you're traveling and want to check out a new dessert in another state, or maybe you live locally or are traveling to San Diego County for the holidays, Yelp's "Crumbs Across America: A state-by-state guide to the best holiday desserts" list features a holiday dessert in every state across the country. Other bakeries featured along the West Coast: Candy Cane Crunch Brownie at Fairytale Brownies Phoenix, Arizona; Cranberry Cream Cheese Loaf at Freed’s Bakery in Las Vegas, Nevada;Pumpkin Custard Pie at Lee’s Bakery & Kitchen in Honolulu, Hawaii; Chocolate Pecan Pie at Snohomish Pie Company in Mountlake Terrace, Washington; Snowball Co...