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his is the fascinating tale of a twentysomething suburban Chicago man who won $800,000 in sports bets, which he traveled as far as Iowa to place. When it came time to cash in, the casinos refused. Thomas McPeek, 24, shares a home with his parents. The basement is a shrine to their favorite teams, including the Cubs and the Bears. McPeek read a stack of books to make some educated sports wagers. He placed stacks and stacks of bets last year, complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win. "It...

I was getting gasoline yesterday in Coeur d'Alene, ID and this beauty was at the gas pump next to me. It's a rare 1940 Ford Cabover truck. The owner was a very nice young man who picked it up from a family friend after the guy who restored it passed away from a stroke. That gorgeous candy-apple red metal flake "paint" job is actually a wrap! In the 60s, the restorer / restomodder worked on cars in Southern California and he was able to buy two Ford 427 CI engines that had been custom made by Ford for drag racing....

Slate Auto’s new vehicle is designed to make EVs more accessible by making most features optional add-ons. The company says it will start delivering vehicles in 2026. *************************************************************** A new auto startup is launching with a made-in-America EV that with federal tax credits will cost just $20,000. Backed by Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt, Slate Auto says that affordable price is possible because of its pared-down, basic model that can then be customized—and even transformed from a truck into an SUV. Slate Auto has been in stealth for almost three years, says CEO Chris Barman, who worked as a Chrysler...

Millions of people around the world are tuning it watch the Swedish moose migrate to their summer grazing pastures. "Den Stora Älgvandringen" aka "The Great Moose Migration" is an example of what is known as "slow TV", where people watch nature on live-capture cameras, instead of going out and experiencing it for themselves. The moose live feed runs for 20 days, 24/7, and includes the moose walking the same trek they have for 1000s of years, including crossing the Ångerman River, 186 miles north of Stockholm. https://www.svtplay.se/den-stora-algvandringen We have the same thing here in the states like this eagle live...

"The robots are running very well, very stable ... I feel I'm witnessing the evolution of robots and AI,” said one spectator.Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday (Apr 19), the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 21km course. The robots from Chinese manufacturers such as DroidUP and Noetix Robotics came in all shapes and sizes, some shorter than 120cm, others as tall as 1.8m. One company boasted that its robot looked almost human, with feminine features and the ability to wink and smile. Some firms tested their...

Plus where this age-old myth might actually come from.There are a few commonalities across childhood swimming experiences in the United States that I’d venture to guess you might be familiar with. Did you ever play Marco Polo? Perhaps you rode around on foam pool noodles with your friends? Did you drink Capri Suns and snack on Cheetos Puffs around the perimeter of the water as I did? Even if none of the above rings true for you, I’m almost certain you’ve heard of the widely accepted pool wisdom that many parents share with their kids: Don’t swim for at least...

It was one for the anti-ages. Hundreds of biohackers — some sporting clothing to protect against electromagnetic radiation and others clutching purses packed with peptides — lived it up at last week’s Biohackers World expo by testing cutting-edge technology and sampling supplements designed to turn back the clock. Father Time wasn’t invited — but there were over 40 exhibitors hawking everything from pulsating workout gear to a headset seemingly straight from the set of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” I perused the banal to the bizarre and selected five fascinating products that appeared to live up to the hype. SQAI...

Maine father says he also saves thousands per month on food expensesJustin Dudley, 48, tipped the scales at 343 pounds and a size XXXXL at his heaviest after years of carb-loading took a toll. The self-confessed "fast-food addict" says he followed every meal with dessert — and that he spent anywhere from $1,600 to $2,400 per month on ice cream, chips and candy. In April 2024, Dudley decided enough was enough. The single dad’s only son, Ethan, was set to graduate high school that spring, according to the SWNS report.

Mathematics anxiety is a feeling of tension and fear when dealing with numbers or performing calculations. It is a common form of academic anxiety: according to an OECD report, around 40% of students feel nervous, helpless or anxious in everyday situations involving mathematics, such as solving problems or doing math homework. We know that mathematics anxiety is present from the first years of primary school, and it interferes with both mathematics performance and mathematics learning. However, the origins of mathematics anxiety are less clear. Our new research, conducted in collaboration between the universities of Bologna, Trieste and Macerata in Italy...

Full List of Countries Hit With Reciprocal TariffsCountryTariffs Charged to the U.S.A. (%)U.S.A. Discounted Reciprocal Tariffs (%)China6734European Union3920Vietnam9046Taiwan6432Japan4624India5226South Korea5025Thailand7236Switzerland6131Indonesia6432Malaysia4724Cambodia9749United Kingdom1010South Africa6030Brazil1010Bangladesh7437Singapore1010Israel3317Philippines3417Chile1010Australia1010Pakistan5829Turkey1010Sri Lanka8844Colombia1010Peru1010Nicaragua3618Norway3015Costa Rica1710Jordan4020Dominican Republic1010United Arab Emirates1010New Zealand2010Argentina1010Ecuador1210Guatemala1010Honduras1010Madagascar9347Myanmar (Burma)8844Tunisia5528Kazakhstan5427Serbia7437Egypt1010Saudi Arabia1010El Salvador1010Côte d'Ivoire4121Laos9548Botswana7437Trinidad and Tobago1210Morocco1010Papua New Guinea1510Malawi3417Liberia1010British Virgin Islands1010Afghanistan4910Zimbabwe3518Benin1010Barbados1010Monaco1010Syria8141Uzbekistan1010Republic of the Congo1010Djibouti1010French Polynesia1010Cayman Islands1010Kosovo1010Curaçao1010Vanuatu4422Rwanda1010Sierra Leone1010Mongolia1010San Marino1010Antigua and Barbuda1010Bermuda1010Eswatini1010Marshall Islands1010Saint Pierre and Miquelon9950Saint Kitts and Nevis1010Turkmenistan1010Grenada1010Sudan1010Turks and Caicos Islands1010Aruba1010Montenegro1010Saint Helena1510Kyrgyzstan1010Yemen1010Saint Vincent and the Grenadines1010Niger1010Saint Lucia1010Nauru5930Equatorial Guinea2513Iran1010Libya6131Samoa1010Guinea1010Timor-Leste1010Montserrat1010Chad2613Mali1010Algeria5930Oman1010Uruguay1010Bahamas1010Lesotho9950Ukraine1010Bahrain1010Qatar1010Mauritius8040Fiji6332Iceland1010Kenya1010Liechtenstein7337Guyana7638Haiti1010Bosnia and Herzegovina7035Nigeria2714Namibia4221Brunei4724Bolivia2010Panama1010Venezuela2915North Macedonia6533Ethiopia1010Ghana1710Moldova6131Angola6332Democratic Republic of the Congo2211Jamaica1010Mozambique3116Paraguay1010Zambia3317Lebanon1010Tanzania1010Iraq7839Georgia1010Senegal1010Azerbaijan1010Cameroon2211Uganda2010Albania1010Armenia1010Nepal1010Sint Maarten1010Falkland Islands8241Gabon1010Kuwait1010Togo1010Suriname1010Belize1010Maldives1010Tajikistan1010Cabo Verde1010Burundi1010Guadeloupe1010Bhutan1010Martinique1010Tonga1010Mauritania1010Dominica1010Micronesia1010Gambia1010French Guiana1010Christmas Island1010Andorra1010Central African Republic1010Solomon Islands1010Mayotte1010Anguilla1010Cocos (Keeling) Islands1010Eritrea1010Cook Islands1010South Sudan1010Comoros1010Kiribati1010Sao Tome and Principe1010Norfolk Island5829Gibraltar1010Tuvalu1010British Indian Ocean Territory1010Tokelau1010Guinea-Bissau1010Svalbard and Jan Mayen1010Heard and McDonald Islands1010Reunion7337*White House officials said the calculations...

The MONTHLY Gardening Thread is a gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located. This thread is a non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack the...

Did you know medieval farmers cultivated a variety of unique and nutritious vegetables that have almost disappeared from modern diets? From skirret to good King Henry, these forgotten crops were once essential for survival and they deserve a comeback!In this video, we explore 15 incredible medieval vegetables, their health benefits, and why they should return to our gardens and plates today. Whether you're a history buff, gardener, or food lover, you won’t want to miss these lost gems of the past! 15 Forgotten Vegetables Medieval Farmers Grew That NEED to Come Back | 22:55 Medieval Times Discovered | 22.3K subscribers...

The location of a chest believed to contain the Ten Commandments has long been a mystery, but CIA documents claims the Ark of the Covenant has been found. According to the Bible, the Ark of the Covenant was built by the Israelites shortly after they fled Egypt around the 13th century BC. Moses then placed the Ten Commandments inside. The CIA conducted experiments in the 1980s with individuals who claimed they could perceive information about distant objects, events or other people. The report details one of these tests where Remote Viewer No. 032 was given coordinates to locate a target,...

The cause of this unusual color might never be fully understood. Image courtesy of Julie Maggert =========================================================================== Birders in Michigan are scratching their heads over unusual photos of a snowy owl. The animal is perfectly perched on a telegraph pole, but instead of snow white and black feathers, the owl's feathers are colored orange. Spotted in Huron County, the bird was photographed by amateur wildlife photographer Julie Maggert. Since sharing the images on social media, theories have been rife about what could have caused the bird's feathers to become orange. One theory suggested that the owl had become covered in...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—The House Committee on Homeland Security Chair is promising new federal drone legislation this year. We’ve recently had a lot of discussion on Unmanned Aircraft Systems after drone scares in New Jersey.So, our viewer Jen wants to know; If we see drones hovering over our property, what rights do we have to take them down? Can you shoot them down?Congress may not have written the word drone in the Aircraft Sabotage Act back in 1984 but the act is now the law of the land. It protects all aircraft... and that includes drones.“If you shoot at it,” explained...

Reports of deadly overdoses have surfaced in recent yearsMontana lawmakers are grappling with how -- if at all -- the state should rein in kratom, an unregulated plant-derived substance with addictive properties sold mainly as a mood and energy booster at gas stations, vape shops, and elsewhere. Kratom, which originates from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, is also touted for helping relieve pain and opioid withdrawal symptoms. But it can have wide-ranging mental and bodily effects, according to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), addiction medicine experts, and kratom researchers. Reports of deadly kratom overdosesopens in...

Weed users are much more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening heart condition than people who don't indulge, a new study says.Adults under 50 are more than six times as likely to suffer a heart attack if they use marijuana, compared to non-users, researchers reported Tuesday in the journal JACC Advances.They also have a dramatically higher risk of stroke, heart failure and heart-related death, researchers said."Asking about cannabis use should be part of clinicians' workup to understand patients' overall cardiovascular risk, similar to asking about smoking cigarettes," lead researcher Dr. Ibrahim Kamel, a clinical instructor at...

Amber Monaghan’s journey into sound healing wasn’t just a career shift—it was a calling. Decades ago, she experienced what she describes as a spiritual awakening, one that sent electrical sensations through her body and left her searching for answers. That search led her to Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, founder of the Neuroacoustic Research Foundation in San Diego, and his work in therapeutic audio research. Thompson had developed a method of recording personalized sounds said to shift the nervous system from a state of stress and imbalance into a space of deep healing, emotional release and spiritual clarity. From the moment Monaghan...

Was compiling a list. U2 Peter Gabriel Tom Petty The alarm Squeeze Miles Davis Aretha Franklin Hothouse flowers The Ramones Rush Carlos Santana Stevie Ray Vaughan Roberta Flack Primus Georgia Satellites Tito Puente Screaming Blue messiahs Rem The Mighty Lemon Drops Smashing Pumpkins Jeff Healey 10,000 maniacs Primus Little Richard Ray Charles Echo and the Bunny men Miracle Legion Bruce Cockburn New Order Sting Public Image Limited Joe Jackson The Replacements Paul Westerberg The Cult The Divynals Spyro Gyra Bella Fleck Bo Diddley Buddy Guy Pat Metheny Hiroshima David Brubeck Grover Washington Jr BB King Pat Metheny Tower of Power...

Has anyone any experience with the lower priced 3D printers out there ?Before China REALLY starts retaliating against our tariffs, I'd like to play around with something that could produce, I don't know . . . . something in the area of 10 inches square or thereabouts.