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After his team's 102-89 home win on Wednesday night over Purdue Fort Wayne, Penn State coach Mike Rhoades challenged his team's fan base to show up and make more noise. "Sweat with us," he said at one point. At 5-0, the Nittany Lions haven't had to sweat much to get off to a fast start. They might not have to expend much perspiration to make it 6-0 on Monday when they meet Fordham in a semifinal matchup at the Sunshine Slam tournament in Daytona Beach, Fla. Penn State hasn't played a strong schedule so far, but the team has been impressive. It's averaging 98.2 points per game and 13.8 steals per game, both of which ranked second in Division I through Saturday's play. The Nittany Lions were seventh per kenpom.com in turnover rate, forcing 25.3 per 100 possessions. Point guard Ace Baldwin Jr. is leading the charge, scoring 16.4 points and dishing out 7.8 assists while chipping in 2.6 steals. Zach Hicks has nearly doubled his scoring average from 8.4 last season to 15.8 this season, while Northern Illinois transfer Yanic Konan Niederhauser has beefed up the interior, tallying 12.2 points and 7.2 rebounds. Meanwhile, Fordham (3-3) is coming off a 73-71 home loss Friday night against Drexel in New York. The Rams blew a seven-point lead early in the second half and missed a chance to force overtime when leading scorer Jackie Johnson III missed a layup as time expired. Johnson, a UNLV transfer, is averaging 19 points per game and is making nearly 48 percent of his shots as one of three Rams with double-figure scoring averages. Jahmere Tripp scores at an 11.0 clip while Japhet Medor is contributed 10.5, but Fordham is struggling to make shots, canning only 41.5 percent from the field. The Rams were picked for a 14th-place finish in the Atlantic 10 despite returning more scoring than any team in the league except for VCU. Third-year coach Keith Urgo thinks his team can defy low external expectations. "We're experienced and I think we're poised to have a tremendous year," he said. --Field Level MediaA steaming bowl of nourishing soup is the perfect antidote to a hectic holiday season punctuated by social evenings and heavy meals. At this time of year, it’s also a welcome and efficient way to use any leftover turkey that may be lurking in your refrigerator. If you manage to eat all the turkey (kudos to you), chicken works just as well. And if you don’t have a chicken to roast, a store-bought roasted chicken will do in a pinch. This is a simple and restorative soup. Its ease of preparation belies its inherent comfort and depth of flavor. The broth is rich and hearty, yet the ingredients are clean and straightforward. Silky, umami-rich shiitake mushrooms impart an earthy, smoky flavor to a vegetable-studded broth swirling with nutty farro. Farro is a nutrient-dense ancient grain. It’s available in various forms, which can affect flavor and cooking time. Whole-grain farro imparts a notable earthy flavor and is the most nutritious because it hasn’t been stripped of its bran. The trade-off is an exceedingly long cook time, best preceded by an overnight soak. Semi-pearled farro is partially stripped of its bran, and thus retains some of its nutrients, fiber and flavor, while it requires about 30 minutes to cook. Pearled farro is the least nutritious, since all the bran is removed, which diminishes its flavor and can lead to mushiness when the grain is cooked. For this soup, a semi-pearled farro is ideal. It provides flavor and heft with a satisfying chewiness to each slurpy bite. TURKEY SOUP WITH SHIITAKES AND FARRO Active Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 4 to 6 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, sliced 1 medium celery stalk, sliced 8 ounces small shiitake mushrooms, ends trimmed 1/2 cup semi-pearled farro, rinsed 6 cups turkey or chicken stock 2 to 3 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf 2 cups shredded cooked turkey (or chicken) breast 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley Heat the oil in a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until slightly soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss in the carrots, celery and mushrooms. Saute until the carrots brighten in color and the mushrooms begin to release their juices, 3 to 4 minutes more. Add the farro; stir to coat and lightly toast the grains, about 30 seconds. Add the stock, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Partially cover the pot and simmer the soup until the farro is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Add the turkey or chicken. If the soup is too thick, add additional stock to your desired consistency. Simmer the soup, partially covered over medium-low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste the broth and season with the salt and black pepper, adjusting to your taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve garnished with parsley.

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New ’48-hour warning’ issued as cases of violent diarrhoea bug explode – and common ‘protection’ WON’T workKYIV, Ukraine — NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia attacked a central city with an experimental, hypersonic ballistic missile. escalating the nearly 33-month-old war. The conflict is “entering a decisive phase,” Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Friday, and “taking on very dramatic dimensions.” Ukraine’s parliament canceled a session as security was tightened following Thursday’s Russian strike on a military facility in the city of Dnipro. In a stark warning to the West, President Vladimir Putin said in a nationally televised speech the attack with the intermediate-range Oreshnik missile was in retaliation for Kyiv’s use of U.S. and British longer-range missiles capable of striking deeper into Russian territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks Friday during a meeting with the leadership of the Russian Ministry of Defense, representatives of the military-industrial complex and developers of missile systems at the Kremlin in Moscow. Putin said Western air defense systems would be powerless to stop the new missile. Ukrainian military officials said the missile that hit Dnipro reached a speed of Mach 11 and carried six nonnuclear warheads, each releasing six submunitions. Speaking Friday to military and weapons industries officials, Putin said Russia will launch production of the Oreshnik. “No one in the world has such weapons,” he said. “Sooner or later, other leading countries will also get them. We are aware that they are under development. “We have this system now,” he added. “And this is important.” Putin said that while it isn’t an intercontinental missile, it’s so powerful that the use of several of them fitted with conventional warheads in one attack could be as devastating as a strike with strategic — or nuclear — weapons. Gen. Sergei Karakayev, head of Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces, said the Oreshnik could reach targets across Europe and be fitted with nuclear or conventional warheads, echoing Putin’s claim that even with conventional warheads, “the massive use of the weapon would be comparable in effect to the use of nuclear weapons.” In this photo taken from a video released Friday, a Russian serviceman operates at an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov kept up Russia's bellicose tone on Friday, blaming “the reckless decisions and actions of Western countries” in supplying weapons to Ukraine to strike Russia. "The Russian side has clearly demonstrated its capabilities, and the contours of further retaliatory actions in the event that our concerns were not taken into account have also been quite clearly outlined," he said. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, widely seen as having the warmest relations with the Kremlin in the European Union, echoed Moscow’s talking points, suggesting the use of U.S.-supplied weapons in Ukraine likely requires direct American involvement. “These are rockets that are fired and then guided to a target via an electronic system, which requires the world’s most advanced technology and satellite communications capability,” Orbán said on state radio. “There is a strong assumption ... that these missiles cannot be guided without the assistance of American personnel.” Orbán cautioned against underestimating Russia’s responses, emphasizing that the country’s recent modifications to its nuclear deployment doctrine should not be dismissed as a “bluff.” “It’s not a trick ... there will be consequences,” he said. Czech Republic's Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky speaks to journalists Friday during a joint news conference with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriiy Sybiha in Kyiv, Ukraine. Separately in Kyiv, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský called Thursday’s missile strike an “escalatory step and an attempt of the Russian dictator to scare the population of Ukraine and to scare the population of Europe.” At a news conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Lipavský also expressed his full support for delivering the necessary additional air defense systems to protect Ukrainian civilians from the “heinous attacks.” He said the Czech Republic will impose no limits on the use of its weapons and equipment given to Ukraine. Three lawmakers from Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, confirmed that Friday's previously scheduled session was called off due to the ongoing threat of Russian missiles targeting government buildings in central Kyiv. In addition, there also was a recommendation to limit the work of all commercial offices and nongovernmental organizations "in that perimeter, and local residents were warned of the increased threat,” said lawmaker Mykyta Poturaiev, who said it's not the first time such a threat has been received. Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate said the Oreshnik missile was fired from the Kapustin Yar 4th Missile Test Range in Russia’s Astrakhan region and flew 15 minutes before striking Dnipro. Test launches of a similar missile were conducted in October 2023 and June 2024, the directorate said. The Pentagon confirmed the missile was a new, experimental type of intermediate-range missile based on its RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile. Thursday's attack struck the Pivdenmash plant that built ICBMs when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union. The military facility is located about 4 miles southwest of the center of Dnipro, a city of about 1 million that is Ukraine’s fourth-largest and a key hub for military supplies and humanitarian aid, and is home to one of the country’s largest hospitals for treating wounded soldiers from the front before their transfer to Kyiv or abroad. We're all going to die someday. Still, how it happens—and when—can point to a historical moment defined by the scientific advancements and public health programs available at the time to contain disease and prevent accidents. In the early 1900s, America's efforts to improve sanitation, hygiene, and routine vaccinations were still in their infancy. Maternal and infant mortality rates were high, as were contagious diseases that spread between people and animals. Combined with the devastation of two World Wars—and the Spanish Flu pandemic in between—the leading causes of death changed significantly after this period. So, too, did the way we diagnose and control the spread of disease. Starting with reforms as part of Roosevelt's New Deal in the 1930s, massive-scale, federal interventions in the U.S. eventually helped stave off disease transmission. It took comprehensive government programs and the establishment of state and local health agencies to educate the public on preventing disease transmission. Seemingly simple behavioral shifts, such as handwashing, were critical in thwarting the spread of germs, much like discoveries in medicine, such as vaccines, and increased access to deliver them across geographies. Over the course of the 20th century, life expectancy increased by 56% and is estimated to keep increasing slightly, according to an annual summary of vital statistics published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2000. Death Records examined data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to see how the leading causes of death in America have evolved over time and to pinpoint how some major mortality trends have dropped off. According to a report published in the journal Annual Review of Public Health in 2000, pneumonia was the leading cause of death in the early 1900s, accounting for nearly 1 in 4 deaths. By the time World War I ended in 1918, during which people and animals were housed together for long periods, a new virus emerged: the Spanish Flu. Originating in a bird before spreading to humans, the virus killed 10 times as many Americans as the war. Many died of secondary pneumonia after the initial infection. Pneumonia deaths eventually plummeted throughout the century, partly prevented by increased flu vaccine uptake rates in high-risk groups, particularly older people. Per the CDC, tuberculosis was a close second leading cause of death, killing 194 of every 10,000 people in 1900, mainly concentrated in dense urban areas where the infection could more easily spread. Eventually, public health interventions led to drastic declines in mortality from the disease, such as public education, reducing crowded housing, quarantining people with active disease, improving hygiene, and using antibiotics. Once the death rates lagged, so did the public health infrastructure built to control the disease, leading to a resurgence in the mid-1980s. Diarrhea was the third leading cause of death in 1900, surging every summer among children before the impacts of the pathogen died out in 1930. Adopting water filtration, better nutrition, and improved refrigeration were all associated with its decline. In the 1940s and 1950s, polio outbreaks killed or paralyzed upward of half a million people worldwide every year. Even at its peak, polio wasn't a leading cause of death, it was a much-feared one, particularly among parents of young children, some of whom kept them from crowded public places and interacting with other children. By 1955, when Jonah Salk discovered the polio vaccine, the U.S. had ended the "golden age of medicine." During this period, the causes of mortality shifted dramatically as scientists worldwide began to collaborate on infectious disease control, surgical techniques, vaccines, and other drugs. From the 1950s onward, once quick-spreading deadly contagions weren't prematurely killing American residents en masse, scientists also began to understand better how to diagnose and treat these diseases. As a result, Americans were living longer lives and instead succumbing to noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs. The risk of chronic diseases increased with age and, in some cases, was exacerbated by unhealthy lifestyles. Cancer and heart disease shot up across the century, increasing 90-fold from 1900 to 1998, according to CDC data. Following the post-Spanish Flu years, heart disease killed more Americans than any other cause, peaking in the 1960s and contributing to 1 in 3 deaths. Cigarette smoking rates peaked at the same time, a major risk factor for heart disease. Obesity rates also rose, creating another risk factor for heart disease and many types of cancers. This coincides with the introduction of ultra-processed foods into diets, which plays a more significant role in larger waistlines than the increasing predominance of sedentary work and lifestyles. In the early 1970s, deaths from heart disease began to fall as more Americans prevented and managed their risk factors, like quitting smoking or taking blood pressure medicine. However, the disease remains the biggest killer of Americans. Cancer remains the second leading cause of death and rates still indicate an upward trajectory over time. Only a few types of cancer are detected early by screening, and some treatments for aggressive cancers like glioblastoma—the most common type of brain cancer—have also stalled, unable to improve prognosis much over time. In recent years, early-onset cancers, those diagnosed before age 50 or sometimes even earlier, have seen a drastic rise among younger Americans. While highly processed foods and sedentary lifestyles may contribute to rising rates, a spike in cancer rates among otherwise healthy young individuals has baffled some medical professionals. This follows the COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020. At its peak, high transmission rates made the virus the third leading cause of death in America. It's often compared to the Spanish Flu of 1918, though COVID-19 had a far larger global impact, spurring international collaborations among scientists who developed a vaccine in an unprecedented time. Public policy around issues of safety and access also influences causes of death, particularly—and tragically—among young Americans. Gun control measures in the U.S. are far less stringent than in peer nations; compared to other nations, however, the U.S. leads in gun violence. Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens (around 2 in 3 are homicides, and 1 in 3 are suicides), and deaths from opioids remain a leading cause of death among younger people. Globally, the leading causes of death mirror differences in social and geographic factors. NCDs are primarily associated with socio-economic status and comprise 7 out of 10 leading causes of death, 85% of those occurring in low- and middle-income countries, according to the World Health Organization. However, one of the best health measures is life expectancy at birth. People in the U.S. have been living longer lives since 2000, except for a slight dip in longevity due to COVID-19. According to the most recent CDC estimates, Americans' life expectancy is 77.5 years on average and is expected to increase slightly in the coming decades. Story editing by Alizah Salario. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Paris Close. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick. This story originally appeared on Death Records and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on! Get local news delivered to your inbox!

An Arbroath man came to the rescue to take in an abandoned dog for the night. Craig Phillip gave the pooch a place to stay after Pie Bobs Bakery posted an appeal on social media on Saturday. The dog had been left tied up outside the Grant Road shop at around 10pm. Responding to the , dad-of-two Craig Phillip said he would give the pooch, which he later discovered is named Rogan, a place to stay. Craig, 30, who lives on nearby Sidney Street, said: “I spotted the post late on Saturday this poor dog had been left and it was just around the corner from me, so I’d said I was happy to take him in for the night. “I didn’t have any dog food so I made him some steak and bacon to give him something to eat. “He was very friendly and took to me straight away, all seemed well with him. “He was in great spirits and he slept in bed with me.” It is understood Rogan had recently been re-homed before he was abandoned and will now be returned to his original family. Craig, who works at MTC Media in Dundee, took the dog to the police station on Saturday morning. He said: “On Sunday morning I nipped out to get some dog food and basics before I phoned 101 for advice as the vets were closed. came to collect him and I’m glad he is being returned to his original family. “I miss him already – he was full of character and a joy to have in the short time I had him. “I wouldn’t have been able to take him in as I’ve got a six-year-old daughter who stays half of the week and a 23-week-old. “I’m away down to the station to say goodbye before he is returned”.

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In an astonishing turn of events, Botafogo overcame a red card shown to midfielder Gregore within the first 30 seconds to defeat Atlético Mineiro and clinch the Copa Libertadores final. The Brazilian teams faced off in Saturday's final at Buenos Aires' Estadio Mâs Monumental. Former Manchester United player Alex Telles, along with Luiz Henrique and Junior Santos, scored goals that led Botafogo to victory. This marks their first-ever win in the Copa Libertadores, South America's equivalent of the Champions League. Their victory was hard-fought, especially after Gregore was sent off in the opening minute. The incident occurred when one of Botafogo's defenders tried to clear the ball forward, only reaching halfway. Gregore attempted to control the ball but ended up catching Mineiro's Fausto Vera on the head with his raised studs. The game was paused for several minutes as Vera received medical attention. Ricardo Pepi, Malik Tillman make statement to Mauricio Pochettino in Champions League win Luis Suarez makes big decision to quell Lionel Messi, Inter Miami doubts Meanwhile, referee Facundo Figueroa showed Gregore a red card. Despite Gregore's 'calm down' gesture post-tackle, Chelsea legend Pat Nevin insisted it was the correct call. In his BBC Sport commentary, the announcer expressed shock at the intensity on display during the Copa Libertadores final, remarking: "Wow. I'm immediately thinking there are certain referees that will be reaching for the red for that. "It's the Copa Libertadores final, you suspect a yellow but if he goes for a red you will not be shocked. The players are whipped up, I get that. "Less than a minute in, so whipped up. The thing is you do worry about players being injured. Look, he's going off, but you're talking about someone who's got a head injury." Highlighting the gravity of an injury, he added: "A player who rolls about, you don't worry so much about. He's hasn't moved and that's a horrible kick there. The fact he looked up just after it is something. But that is a red with bells on it." He tried to rationalize the situation while stressing caution, noting: "I mean I do understand to some degree, you're so whipped up and excited about it but that. There will be an argument that the head was down, but there is a duty of care, when yu're studs up down. A full speed it's a horrible looking one." As the match progressed, Gregore was sent off the field, and Vera continued playing until halftime before being substituted. Despite Henrique's early goal and Telles' penalty putting Mineiro two goals behind, Vargas managed to score, but ultimately Mineiro couldn't overcome Santos' defense, who sealed the victory with a late goal, ensuring a historic win for Botafogo.THE NHS has issued a "stay home" warning as cases of norovirus surge - and common protection won't work. The contagious stomach bug spreads easily through close contact and eating food prepared by infected people - a stomach-turning prospect as families gathered together for festivities. Cases of norovirus surged by 33.2 per cent in the two weeks between November 18 and December 1, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. The total amount of infections reported was more than double the number of cases usually seen at this time of year - amounting to an 114 per cent increase. Now the NHS provided an update to social media on Friday. It advised: "Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. read more health "It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days. If you catch it; stay home, rest and have plenty of fluids." Common symptoms of the dreaded bug include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Often accompanied with these symptoms is a high fever, headaches, and limb pains. These tend to appear one or two days after infection. Most read in Health The key guidance also stresses the importance of avoiding work or school until those affected are symptom-free for 48 hours. This is especially important without vomiting or diarrhoea due to the contagious nature of the virus in this timeframe. It is also recommended to stay away from hospitals and care homes to prevent any more spreading of the virus. The NHS has also stressed the importance of hand washing with soap and water to stop norovirus from spreading. Alcohol-based sanitisers aren't effective against it, which is important to note. The virus can usually be managed at home with enough rest and hydration. However it's advised to call 111 if you're concerned about a baby under one years old. Why are norovirus cases rising? UKHSA said multiple factors could be behind the surge in norovirus cases, including the increased use of PCR multiplex technology for testing - which is capable of detecting multiple gastrointestinal pathogens in one test - as well as changes to the bug after the Covid-19 pandemic . The health watchdog also noted "the emergence of an unusual norovirus genotype" dubbed GII.17 . So far into the 2024/2025 norovirus season, a whopping 89 per cent of samples belonged to norovirus genogroup 2 (GII). Of these, 66.3 per cent of cases were attributed to the GII.17 genotype. "An increase of this variant has also been observed in other counties during 2024 and is being closely monitored," UKHSA noted. "At present there is no indication it leads to more severe illness." The health watchdog said there were probably more norovirus cases than data indicates. "Lab reports represent just a small proportion of total norovirus cases," UKHSA explained. "It has been estimated that for every case of norovirus reported to national surveillance in the UK there are about 288 in the community that go unreported, representing an annual burden of around 3 million cases." How can I treat norovirus? Norovirus symptoms tend to inclue nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. But sufferers can also be struck with a high temperature, stomach pain and aching limbs. People can be at risk of dehydration after getting infected with norovirus, especially young children and older or immunocompromised people. If you do get ill it is important to drink plenty of fluids during that time, to replenish those lost through diarrhoea and vomiting. Symptoms tend to strike suddenly but you will usually start to feel better within two or three days. READ MORE SUN STORIES It's important that you stay off school or work until you have not been sick or had diarrhoea for at least two days, as this is when you're most infectious. If you think you have norovirus, stay hydrated, rest, and eat bland foods when you feel better. Wash hands often, disinfect surfaces, and avoid contact with others until 48 hours after symptoms stop. Seek medical advice if symptoms are severe or prolonged. When it comes to treatment, focus on staying hydrated with water or electrolyte drinks. Rest as much as possible. Eat bland foods like toast or crackers, rice, pasta. For symptom relief, consult your doctor about over-the-counter options. Symptoms should go away in one to three days. 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