HHS proposal would be 'direct blow' to community ALS groups are asking lawmakers to preserve federal funding for the National ALS Registry and National ALS Biorepository, the first and only comprehensive nationwide resource to collect and analyze data for better understanding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) “A recently leaked draft memo from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposes to eliminate federal funding for the Registry and Biorepository,” the ALS Association wrote in a blog post “This would be a direct blow to the ALS community The nonprofit and more than a dozen other ALS organizations across the country sent an open letter urging the ALS Caucus in Congress to restore and protect funding to take immediate and decisive action to restore and protect funding for the National ALS Registry and Biorepository,” the letter says “We also urge you to communicate directly with HHS to reject any plan that would abandon this vital program and any others that threaten to halt research for ALS.” Launched in 2010 at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National ALS Registry is designed to gather clinical data from patients to better understand what causes ALS and how common it is in the U.S. The National ALS Biorepository stores thousands of patient samples for use in research the CDC’s National ALS Registry and Biorepository represent a tiny fraction of the federal budget — yet they deliver outsized impact who are disproportionately affected by this devastating disease,” Melanie Lendnal senior vice president of policy and advocacy at the ALS Association ALS is a progressive disease that damages nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and eventually paralysis. Veterans are at a higher risk of developing ALS with studies showing a link between military service and the disease Research is crucial to better identify people at risk and develop more effective treatment options With data shared voluntarily by more than 20,000 ALS patients living in the U.S and biological samples donated by more than 1,500 the National ALS Registry has allowed researchers to track disease trends identify possible environmental and genetic triggers we’re closer than ever to understanding the environmental triggers of ALS,” Lendnal said “This administration has a once-in-a-generation opportunity: to be the one that makes ALS history — saving lives and sparing families from heartbreak while potentially saving billions in long-term health care costs We hope HHS will reconsider any cuts to this vital program.” the National ALS Registry has collected answers from more than 110,000 surveys on risk factors making it the most diverse data collection in terms of geography and demographics It has also collected more than 70,000 biological samples and cells that can be used to generate stem cells More than 120 peer-reviewed journal articles have used data from the National ALS Registry helping understand how environmental pollutants and other risk factors contribute to ALS and more than 65 clinical studies have been supported by the registry The association urged supporters to contact their members of Congress and ask them to sign the FY2026 ALS Research Appropriations Dear Colleague Letter which calls for fully funding research into ALS This site is strictly a news and information website about the disease This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website as controversies involving Kwame Kilpatrick often do "I was just calling to give my official apology and eat crow," state Rep Karen Whitsett wrote in a text that popped up on my phone April 29 "You were so right about him," Whitsett wrote Since it's not often a public official tells me I'm right about anything, I was eager to hear more. I didn't know Whitsett was referring to Kilpatrick, who resigned as mayor of Detroit in 2008 in the wake of the text message scandal Jim Schaefer and I revealed in the Free Press Kilpatrick was later convicted of 24 counts of public corruption and in 2013 was sentenced to 28 years in prison The only other time I had tried to connnect with Whitsett was back on May 22 That's when I sent her a text asking if we could discuss rumors that Kilpatrick would be released from federal prison Whitsett seemed like a good person to talk to about Kilpatrick's fate The Detroit Democrat struck up an unlikely friendship with President Donald Trump after making headlines by giving him credit for saving her life by supporting the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 While billionaires and bigshots were considered Kilpatrick's best bet for clemency I couldn't rule out that this first-term rep from northwest Detroit might tip the balance after hanging out with The Donald in the White House And Trump didn't commute Kilpatrick's sentence until January 2021 Whitsett was eager to talk to me about Kilpatrick last week after he made headlines by claiming Trump promised him a pardon if he would campaign for Trump in 2024 Simon Schuster of Bridge Michigan obtained and published a voice message Kilpatrick texted to Whitsett asking her to remind POTUS of his supposed promise (For those of you even less tech-savvy than me smartphones allow you to record a message that can be sent via text to another phone.) I replied to Whitsett's text that I was tied up and that Elrick will be IN shortly ...!" I responded but I'll let those of you who read on judge for yourself Along the way I'll tell you what Kilpatrick said in his voice message Those of you reading at freep.com can even hear it in its entirety I'll tell you about another voice message Kilpatrick left for Geoffrey Fieger more than 20 years ago that Hizzoner came to regret Whitsett was in a confessional mood when she contacted me last week "How much do you feel like writing about?" she wrote Besides her friendship with Trump and rumors of Kilpatrick's imminent release the only other time Whitsett popped up on my radar was during the Legislature's lame duck session last December Her refusal to attend House sessions effectively kept lawmakers from getting anything done before they adjourned for the year so I didn't feel there was a need to contact her pundits and a prominent pastor speculated that Whitsett was petulant or had cut some kind of deal with House Republican leader Matt Hall Whitsett took refuge in Hall's office when Speaker Joe Tate tried to force lawmakers to come to the House chamber so Democrats could try to push some legislation through before their two-year tenure as the majority party concluded at the end of the year It never occurred to me that Kilpatrick may have been involved in Whitsett's dramatic return to Lansing during the lame duck session She told me last week that Kilpatrick and former state Rep Sherry Gay-Dagnogo teamed up to convince her to return to the Capitol and she let me listen to a supportive voice message Kilpatrick texted to her Whitsett now believes Kilpatrick and Gay-Dagnogo who is serving her second term on the Detroit Public School Community District Board of Education "Somebody got paid something to get me there to Lansing," she told me Gay-Dagnogo declined to comment on Whitsett's assertion but used the adjectives "liar" and "crazy" to describe her Kilpatrick did not return a message seeking comment Whitsett told me she is spilling now because she believes Kilpatrick tried to get her to lobby Trump for a pardon during his visit to Michigan last week to celebrate his first 100 days in office Exhibit A is the voice message Kilpatrick texted to her that began: "Hey but I wanted to get this message to you .. He promised that in this first month in office that he would give me a pardon I spoke all over the country on his behalf." Kilpatrick told Whitsett he campaigned in Michigan Kilpatrick said he endured intense criticism for endorsing Trump You might think Trump's decision to let Kilpatrick out of prison 21 years early would be enough "The pardon would cure everything," he told Whitsett in his voice message But I do need people sometimes to say something good about what I've been doing on his behalf His message — or at least its appearance in the public domain — backfired Kilpatrick's 28-year sentence was one of the longest for public corruption in recent U.S. history. Even some who believed Hizzoner was guilty felt his punishment was excessive — and possibly racially motivated, even though a white public official in Ohio also received a 28-year sentence for lesser crimes Dozens of people, from pastors to public officials, tried to get Kilpatrick out of prison. Whitsett was among those credited with persuading Trump to commute Kilpatrick's sentence on his last day in the White House former Fox News personalities Diamond and Silk got more credit It became clear over the course of our many conversations last week that Whitsett isn't happy that Kilpatrick Whitsett told me she began lobbying for Kilpatrick's release during phone conversations with Trump that started around November 2020 I’ve never asked you for anything,’" she told me "And I swear that silence on the other side of the phone was deafening." "I said I wanted to ask if you would consider letting our former mayor Kwame Kilpatrick out," she recalled Several people have brought him up to me and he’s gone through the process and I’ve said no.'" And I’m not happy about what he did at all But there are tons of people who believe he got entirely too much time for what he did.'" then said: "Are you just asking for something for somebody you don’t even like He’s been through the process and he’s been denied twice." "And he was still chuckling as he got off the phone." Whitsett told me she asked Trump: "Are you going to forgive the money?" Whitsett said she got a call from the former mayor I’m eating crab legs and shrimp and lobster and I just called to say 'Thank you.'" When I asked Whitsett why she didn't take credit for Kilpatrick's release earlier "Because he did it," referring to the bribery extortion and fraud charges that landed Hizzoner in prison The White House press office did not respond to my email seeking comment More: These metro Detroiters owe taxpayers millions — but some refuse to pay it back The Fifth Amendment says you cannot be compelled to give evidence against yourself It's why most people charged with crimes don't testify in their cases Yet Kilpatrick essentially testified against himself in his public corruption trial because federal prosecutors effectively used Hizzoner's own text messages to incriminate him History has a way of repeating itself here in Detroit Shuster, the reporter who broke the story of Kilpatrick's pardon plea wrote that Hizzoner initially denied knowledge of the voice message he texted to Whitsett Shuster wrote that after Kilpatrick heard the recording Kilpatrick told Shuster that during a recent White House visit he told Trump the man who set him free: "If you never did anything else for me Hizzoner's own words in the voice message he texted to Whitsett put the truth to this latest lie The noteworthy part of this latest mendacity is that Whitsett who may have been Hizzoner's most effective advocate is now speaking out against the man she helped set free She says Trump would not have offered Kilpatrick a pardon in return for his support in the 2024 presidential election and I'll do this for you,'" Whitsett told me If Trump had released Kilpatrick early in 2020 the former mayor could have helped the president carry Michigan a second time (Trump beat Hillary Clinton in Michigan by 10,704 votes in 2016.) Setting Hizzoner free more than two months after the 2020 election did Trump no good Whitsett was still willing to help Kilpatrick Among the texts she and Hizzoner exchanged was one that said: "We are going to figure out your restitution I have another issue that was dropped in my lap last night that is urgent Kilpatrick replied: "All i need is a pardon He promised me he would do it." Then he blamed another Trump supporter for lying about his efforts on Trump's behalf Whitsett wrote back that she did some checking and found that two people had spoken ill of Kilpatrick and "they also turned some groups against you." I still walk in and out of the White House Hizzoner's about-face didn't sit well with Whitsett "I learned Proximity does not mean closeness," she added In an apparent attempt to win Whitsett back to his side What I was saying is that if you felt uncomfortable you had something very important to discuss with him i would completely understand if you did not mention me I value honesty and mutual understanding." Whitsett answered: "I just need to feel out the timing and his mood," to which Kilpatrick said: "Truth is .. All i desire to do is help people win at what they love Whitsett is a candidate for City Council in Detroit's 7th District Kilpatrick's campaign to charm Whitsett was doomed after April 25 when Shuster posted Kilpatrick's voice message to Whitsett The reporter noted that Whitsett did not give him the message She told me she believes Kilpatrick forked it over to force her to ask Trump to pardon him if she met with the president during his April 29 visit to Macomb County to mark his first 100 days in office Regardless of who provided Shuster with the message its release did not help Kilpatrick achieve his objective On Guard: Democratic dirt-mining operation plays into Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's hands This isn't the first time a recording has come back to haunt Kilpatrick Kilpatrick left a voicemail for prominent attorney and Democratic Party activist Geoffrey Fieger I need your support and your help in this campaign." Kilpatrick went on to ask Fieger to consider hosting a fundraiser and invited him to attend a fundraiser with other lawyers There was nothing wrong with the message — unless you're put off by Kilpatrick's candor and directness After Kilpatrick said during a debate that he was "embarrassed" when he saw Fieger extolling his opponent Gil Hill's virtues in a television commercial Kilpatrick tried to play it off by joking that he would have hit up Mother Teresa for a donation Kilpatrick later denied making that remark which was deemed in poor taste for two reasons: Mother Teresa was a world-renowned nun who won the Nobel Peace Prize for dedicating her life to ministering to the poor in India Whitsett said she believes Kilpatrick is a narcissist and that this latest text message flap was the last straw adding that she now wishes she had never gone to bat for Hizzoner in the first place she said she'll advocate for truly needy folks by advocating for things like food stamps after-school programs and free meals for school kids That will leave little time to ask about a pardon she won't waste her breath trying to help Kilpatrick dodge his restitution bill M.L. Elrick is a Pulitzer Prize- and Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter, director of student investigative reporting program Eye On Michigan, and host of the ML's Soul of Detroit podcast. Contact him at mlelrick@freepress.com or follow him on X at @elrick Facebook at ML Elrick and Instagram at ml_elrick Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker CHARLOTTE — The Panthers are still in the phase of the offseason program where they're mostly just running and lifting weights and the outline of what this year's team is going to look like is in place but you can see a 90-man roster through the fog now you are getting a clearer sense of what it will be It'll become increasingly more real as they get on the field next weekend for rookie minicamp and then gather for increasingly more football-y days of the offseason program and OTAs throughout the summer But you can see the emphasis on freshening up the defense adding bigger and younger and more qualified players You can see an exciting new offensive playmaker And when you add that to the base they laid with the second half of last season and the stability that comes with a second year in a program I'm sure some people will skip ahead a few steps but most of the pieces are in place for the season Panthers GM Dan Morgan sits down with Kristen Balboni and Thomas Davis to discuss all the new draftees for the Carolina Panthers ------------------------------------------------------ Do you think this is the year that the Panthers make the playoffs Remember when I said some people are going to want to skip a step If they could add three wins again and get to eight it would mark significant progress toward the goal of building something sustainable But eight doesn't necessarily qualify you for the playoffs unless you live in the The Buccaneers are the current standard in the division They're also enjoying the stability that comes with having the same quarterback And they also added an exciting offensive playmaker of their own in wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and the getting better is happening in a logical sequence I'm not going to say a playoff berth can't happen; I'm just saying it's not a catastrophe if it doesn't and I would never hide your light under a bushel So I'll go ahead and make you this week's Friend Of The Mailbag and get the appropriate honorarium on the way to you soon untethered from expectations that are beyond your control NFL Network's Steve Wyche on why the Carolina Panthers drafted Tetairoa McMillan: They wanted 'a receiver with a huge catch radius' This line of thought might seem to come directly from a stolen Ben McAdoo crystal ball but let me know if you think I'm wrong in thinking it's just common sense Most predictions have the Panthers jumping two or maybe three wins from last season as the defensive additions justify that jump along with continuity of coaching (other teams might improve also) But there's one missing thing in that prediction: the improvement in Bryce Young's play; and when he's the QB it certainly affects greatly the team performance They went 4-6 when he returned (the equivalent of 7 wins in 17?) Even considering the games after the bye - when I think Bryce really got to his new level (Jake Delhomme also told that on Jordan and Jake) - they went 2-5 including two close losses against the Super Bowl teams and an OT loss against the Bucs So my thinking is if the Panthers improve by 2-3 wins most probably they'll finish with nine or 10 wins this season especially as teams still see them as a bottom of the league material the improvement in wins might be smaller as the feeling around the league will shift about them He has learned the lessons of reasonable expectations well And that the crystal ball remains in Ben McAdoo's other pants That part about the rest of the league improving also is one we tend to forget about sometimes As the noted Eastern philosopher John Fox liked to say "The other team practices too." The Bucs were good and added a young receiver who could take over for some of their older ones soon The Saints acquired probably the last draft pick ever born in the 1990s a quarterback who is already off his parents' health insurance everyone looks better because no one's lost yet But it is reasonable to think Young can continue to improve he's still just 23 — younger than the Falcons' second-year starter and two years younger than the quarterback the Saints just drafted with his pterodactyl wingspan and hands softer than a Bojangles biscuit And the defense doesn't have to make a 2002-level jump (31st to second in the league in one year) it just has to get better than it was to see a significant boost in results He's at his best when he's moving the ball around to multiple targets and the addition of a red zone threat ought to help them put points on the board which is the natural extension of having some success Watch the Panthers 2025 first-round draft pick speak to Panthers.com's Kassidy Hill from the NFL Draft in Green Bay I'm really excited about the moves we made in the draft—no doubt we've added talent on both sides of the ball. My question is about a pick from a couple of years ago: DJ Johnson We traded up to take him in the third round — a move many thought was a reach both in terms of value and draft capital He played multiple positions in college but was drafted as an EDGE (I know you're not a fan of the term but it's in the vernacular now) into a sparse room that definitely needed some influx of talent he has held his own against the run and made some solid plays there in the backfield while setting the edge With our edge room now more crowded—especially with the additions of veterans and rookies like Scourton and Umanmielen—do you think there's a chance the team will consider moving DJJ to a more traditional linebacker role I know he's bounced around positionally (especially at Oregon) but it might be the best shot at salvaging a high Day 2 pick we spent a lot to acquire I'm declaring a moratorium on the word "edge" for at least 10 months And I'm fining Tyler for his excessive capitalization Everything doesn't have to have capital letters (other than Friend Of The Mailbag position switches are kind of a last resort and I'm not sure we're there yet with Johnson (or that making him an inside linebacker is a natural fit) He's good against the run and has gotten better since he's been here But he does highlight one of the main storylines of this offseason This roster is more competitive than it was in January Roster spots are going to have to be earned this year When you add a good free agent like Patrick Jones II (7.0 sacks last year) along with a couple of second-day picks that makes it more difficult for everybody at that position to keep a spot it will be interesting to see how that one shakes out and possibly Muhammad III could make the team with Horn Jr on special teams Last question: do you feel we stepped up and made the necessary changes to be able to compete for a position in the playoffs Where do you feel we still have weaknesses Thank you for your time you give to Carolina Panthers fans And this dovetails nicely with Tyler's question above because this spot also became a lot more competitive last weekend big enough for all of them to fit in at once but that's a normal amount to carry on the 53 without going way short in other places and Thielen are accounting for half of those spots So Coker, veteran David Moore, Dan Chisena (whose speed could make him a needed special teams part) Renfrow coming back from a year out of football and sixth-rounder Horn have to fight for jobs There will also be competition from the reported undrafted receivers including Muhsin Muhammad III (those deals aren't finalized until they get here next week and can often change between the time of agreement and signature) That's as deep as that group has been in years and they're in the position of potentially letting guys go who either played key roles in the past or were just drafted That's a positive for the health of the roster Guys who are picked on the third day only have guaranteed spots on rosters that are less than ideal Special teams will be a big factor in this as well, beyond the return jobs. Horn Jr. has electrifying open-field speed and could be a punt return weapon. Fellow rookie Trevor Etienne could make a role for himself on kickoff returns and in a world beyond special teams staples like Sam Franklin The roster is incomplete and still thin at certain spots on defense (particularly in the secondary) the whole is getting better because they have created more competition Watch the best plays made by wide receiver Hunter Renfrow in his career so far It's been a hectic few weeks leading up to the draft and the busy UDFA signing period We appreciate the informative and insightful articles from you and Kassidy The excitement for the coming summer and the season is Seems Dan Morgan and his entire staff executed at a high level for this draft Most of the national sports pundits agreed with mostly top grades given to the Pathers draft class who is employed by "The Network" gave the Panthers a middling grade of C+ Perhaps that was because the team drafted someone other than who he had mocked several times to the Panthers at pick No This is why I don't put too much stock in mock drafts The only pick that matters is the one read onstage by Roger Goodell it looks like we came away with some nice prospects ones that will give the team more than a puncher's chance to do well in 2025 Dan Morgan and company potentially filled needs on both sides of the ball as well as tugging on the heart strings a bit with the after draft signing of "Moose III" I wish I got graded in college the same way draft grades are calculated That system works until the prospect in question actually has to perform Draft grades make for a good piece of content in the spring They are are basically calculated in two ways — whether the team in question filled their needs as perceived by the grader and whether they drafted players the grader had good projections on I love Brooks' Sandwich House up on Brevard and the Vikings drafted Brooks' Sandwich House in the first round Except open-air hamburger places without indoor dining rooms where you stand under a shade tree around a common picnic table don't fit as well in 8 feet of snow in Minnesota as they do in the sunny South the draft industrial complex is incentivized to create reaction and engagement so if you give everybody the only honest grade right now (Incomplete) Here's what I'll say about this draft class They added young talent to a roster that needs it They didn't fill every need because you can't but they're also not at the place in the building where you ignore high-end talent for positional fit Kristen Balboni is joined by Panthers Legend Thomas Davis to break down Carolina's draft plus an exclusive interview with President of Football Operations/General Manager Dan Morgan and breakdown of first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan the brass doesn't ask my opinion because I was pulling for Blaine Gabbert over Cam Newton is there a player orientation where the history of the team and specifically the origin of the "Keep Pounding" mantra is explained and how deep the meaning is to the fanbase but some players also think Sir Purr is a bear so I'm not assuming anything at this point I'm still trying to decide what to call the first-round pick and I think I probably stammered out that nickname because everyone else was saying it but I may be too old to go that route with someone I'm not that familiar with yet especially after meeting his delightful mother who shot down the attempted nickname "Tet" for the best reason ever — "because I named him Tetairoa." (It's not just the Charlotte media; the PA announcer at Servite High School tried that once never say the name Blaine Gabbert around here again there is absolutely an intentional effort to teach new players here the legacy and history — including Sam Mills and his famous words It hurts a little to realize that McMillan was still 0 years old when the former Panthers linebacker and assistant coach gave the legendary speech that became the mantra for the entire organization (and Scourton was about a year from being born) new guys are not going to walk in with that kind of familiarity Twenty years is forever in a cultural context As he visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton the Panthers great talks shares a fond memory of Sam Mills and how the Keep Pounding mantra started We definitely have documents and media here for guys to help catch them up And I've got 20 good minutes of Sam material at the ready Part of any tradition is hearing it from the elders. That's why guys like JJ Jansen and Taylor Moton are important to an organization beyond their play on the field but the veteran long snapper played for coaches and with players who were there the day Mills said those words as he did during training camp when Mills was inducted into the Hall of Fame Even if you don't know about Mills or his impact you can't miss it if you're in this building for long On the wall on the way to the practice field Morgan played for Mills and was shaped by him through countless hours of film study with his position coach and nights at the bowling alley with his friend So that message won't fade as long as he's here about never giving up regardless the situation about doing everything you can selflessly for the man next to you is also not just about any individual person It's literally woven into the fabric of the organization (and into the necks of their jerseys) they will grow to know it and hopefully carry it on New players have a lot to process in a little time so getting them caught up will take a minute Hello Darin! I hope you are well. Who is the kicker? Will Eddy Piñeiro join the team again? Is Matthew Wright still on the roster do you have any classic Panthers or DG motivational stories that could push me through studying and taking several AP exams over the next few weeks School is mostly just preparing for exams right now Would it be too on the nose to use the up arrow emoji and just refer Young Zach to the above answer with a strong work ethic and a curious mind and a heart for other people if you start there and do the right things the same way every day or as we usually say around here GET BACK TO CLASS We shored up some areas in the draft, but I think we still need another veteran safety to challenge our two young guys and add depth to the position. We also need another linebacker to help out if we have injuries. I think Christian Rozeboom is a good backup who can fill in but I think we need another one to upgrade our depth I would imagine another safety will arrive at some point in the reasonably near future They had Julian Blackmon and Marcus Williams in for visits back in March If they had to line up and play today, you'd likely be starting Tre'von Moehrig and Lathan Ransom But that position is still under construction who is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery But these things are never quite finished products figure to get attention throughout the next couple of months I've been having trouble locating info on UDFAs this year compared to years past Saw we signed Moose's son who actually attended Myers Park HS while I was teaching there for a few years prior to COVID (along with some kid named Drake Maye and some McCown guy coaching on the staff) would love to see more about those signings as soon as those contracts get signed next week That market is one of the least understood highest-pressure times of the football calendar Some people refer to it as the "boiler room" because of the frenetic pace with which it is executed everyone who didn't get drafted becomes an immediate free agent and guys not show up for reasons ranging from "decided to retire instead" to "unable to acquire work visa" in the case of an international prospect there will be a lot of interest in that one guy We actually talked to the elder Moose in question recently Stay tuned for more around next week's minicamp Re-live all the moments and magic that made Muhsin Muhammad a Panther Legend as he joins the Hall of Honor I read your posts here and watched your videos during draft week one position that was not addressed in the UDFA signings was long snapper and we do not have a replacement on the roster Discussing potentially replacing JJ Jansen Panthers Senior Writer Darin Gantt joins JJ on the cart to discuss all things Panthers and even gets a shoutout from a special guest Panthers Legend and in an ode to my favorite Panther of all time we are now the proud owner of a 10-week-old four-legged companion called Kuechly She's a little girl so I do have to refrain from bellowing out "LUUUKKKEEEEEE!" in the park but yeah another addition to this year's stellar draft class AJ Klein is going to be minding his own business and people are going to start yelling "LUUUUUUUUUKKKE," and he's just going to start muttering from your story about finding things in common with fellow travelers in Las Vegas to your adorable new dog (almost as adorable as you thinking you ever really had any say in this transaction) I am also curious about dogs (or other animals) named after Panthers legends I don't want my close personal friend Sir Purr taking offense brought to you by the patron saint of the lightning round Jeff from Fuquay-Varina how do we turn the lemons left to us into lemonade I'd say you don't need any more since you're already so sour Let's see rookie minicamp unfold before we declare anyone a bust Why don't the Panthers hire Julius Peppers as the head coach I think he would be exactly what we need to succeed!! How many wins do you think Carolina could get And you think Bryce and McMillian would have 500 yards or more this season How is Jonathon Brooks doing with his rehab and making the best out of the bad hand he was dealt just trade up — get the guy from Boston College As a Panthers fan that's moved to Florida and refuses to spend $400 on Sunday Ticket I love listening to the radio broadcasts of the game on the Panthers site Is it going to be the same crew going forward again next season and Jake's takes as former players is super entertaining (especially when you can hear the field general come out of Luke when he sees something go wrong on defense; hopefully less of that this year!) Thanks I am reliably informed that our radio crew is coming back intact which is good news because they do an amazing job We're in the home stretch of the pre-draft process as things will lift off next Thursday night when the Panthers pick No a lot of people are looking for clues (though they might be looking in the wrong places) With just under three weeks before the draft the questions are flying about potential targets along with some random historical references and Petey Pablo The Panthers are about to flip the calendar to April and focus on the draft but it's worth looking back at what's been done the Panthers are largely in draft mode now The Panthers are on the verge of what could be another busy free agent period but on the other side of the ball this year And there's a right way and wrong way to do it the work of building the Panthers roster for 2025 begins in earnest With a little bit of a dry news month thanks to some stability at the top the Panthers are on the verge of getting busy again The Panthers may have finished the season 5-12 again but what they created in the second half of the season has people feeling some kind of way It's a Christmas Eve edition of the Mailbag in which we talk about the face of the franchise and also the quarterback who can take a shot under pressure and keep dealing Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Business & Society By JayDee Gunnell | May 05 Spring is finally here, and we can start working in the garden and yard. The Utah State University Extension Gardener’s Almanac provides a checklist for each month as well as links to tips and further information Comments and questions regarding this article may be directed to the contact person listed on this page USU's SNAC food pantry recently received a donation of 1,000 pounds of ground beef Utah women are more involved than ever in the workforce and are older during major life events involving family UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY HEALTH & WELLNESS how many planets are in our solar system?” Today’s students have information at their fingertips As AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly proficient at handling factual or surface-level questions the role of teachers becomes even more critical We’re no longer just helping students find answers This easy access to information is changing the way students learn and it challenges us to rethink how we teach Classroom experiences need to prioritize critical thinking does this mean we need to change how we engage students We can’t just have students memorize facts anymore the real challenge is teaching them how to think critically and apply their knowledge in creative ways These skills are what will help them become strong problem-solvers and lifelong learners who can adapt to a world that’s always changing one parent raised a valid point about how we’re planning to manage the unlimited access to information that students have now and how teachers will handle that shift After reassuring everyone that our teachers are good at guiding students to the right resources support teachers in asking the right questions questions that go beyond what students can quickly search online A good place to start is with Bloom’s Taxonomy a conceptual framework of learning objectives It breaks down thinking into six levels from basic recall of facts to more complex Rather than thinking about Bloom’s Taxonomy as a pyramid of learning we can shift our perspective to a circular model creating fluidity and flexibility when moving from level to level teachers can identify the types of questions that will encourage students to engage with the material in a more meaningful way Instead of focusing on what students can easily look up Instead of just relying on the basic levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy teachers should help students move to higher levels of learning: applying Questions that ask students to recall facts or explain concepts are easy to look up but real learning happens when students drill down It’s about asking them to think beyond the surface By focusing on these higher-order thinking skills teachers help students build critical thinking and problem-solving skills that go far beyond memorization It’s important to remember that not every question can be completely Google-proof But teachers can still get creative with their questions A good place to start might be a simple question of the day then gradually move to deeper questions as the lesson goes on Especially in areas where teachers are most comfortable this approach helps students think more critically and go beyond the basics “Why does the sun appear yellow?,” teachers could ask “What would happen if the sun were a different color?” This invites students to think beyond just the facts and explore different possibilities rather than having students simply describe a character “If you could invite three book characters to a party and what kind of party would it be?” This question encourages students to be creative while thinking critically about the characters and their traits During a teacher observation the other day I watched a 3rd grade class dive into a lesson on money specifically how to add and subtract decimals when purchasing items the teacher posed a thought-provoking question: “What would happen if the government banned coins and we could only use dollar bills?” The students were not just doing math anymore; they were thinking critically and that could hurt the economy.” It was the kind of 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walk the streets your vision reimagined to meet the people whose real stories echo through every frame breathing legacy that inspired your work and the people who are sustaining and reimagining its future,” local activist Tyler Yarbough wrote to Coogler on behalf of the Clarksdale community the movie was a box office success for millions of viewers worldwide But for it to be a success to all the people who played a role in it making it to the big screen – including the thousands of people who call Clarksdale home and represent chapters of Mississippi’s past and future – a public screening of “Sinners” with the cast and crew involved could be held in Clarksdale your film captures the soul of this place: our history “…We would also be honored to collaborate with you to host a public screening and celebration here in Clarksdale and future that continue to define our city and to connect Mississippi creatives with your work.” in part based the film on the blues music and stories shared with him as a young boy Adding a supernatural element to the racially divided past the state dealt with in the 1930s and beyond the flick has sold out movie theaters in more populated parts of Mississippi many of the residents have not had the opportunity to see how the stories they know so well were represented on the big screen “Just as your uncle’s Blues Music and making this film lit a fire in you we believe a visit to Clarksdale from you could light an even bigger one for the next generation And we would be proud to welcome you back to where it all began,” the letter concluded Coogler had not publicly responded to the letter If he does take Yarbrough up on the offer to visit Clarksdale a full tour of the town is promised with stops including Red’s Juke Joint and Morgan Freeman’s Ground Zero Blues Club Sinners follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack as the duo returns to their Mississippi Delta hometown in 1932 to open a juke joint Their opening night shindig is met with unwelcome 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Island on Monday New York Attorney General Letitia James said Wisconsin and the District of Columbia signed onto the complaint “Programs like LIHEAP and Head Start aren’t luxuries—they are lifelines for Arizonans They keep families cool in our summer months and provide critical support in every corner of our state,” Mayes said in a news release “The Trump Administration’s reckless dismantling of HHS threatens to rip these essential services away from the people who need them most I’m taking legal action to stop it—because no administration has the right to unilaterally destroy the programs that millions of Arizonans and Americans rely on.” eliminating more than 10,000 employees and collapsing 28 agencies under the sprawling HHS umbrella into 15 An additional 10,000 employees had already been let go by President Donald Trump’s administration and combined the cuts stripped 25% of the HHS workforce Secretary Kennedy and this administration deprived HHS of the resources necessary to do its 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Harvard Business Publishing is an affiliate of Harvard Business School. we've had the daily chance of showers and storms there's a greater cause for this repetitive pattern from day-to-day It's called 'The Omega Block.'var embeds=document.getElementsByTagName("o-embed"),observers=[],opt={};for(const a of embeds){let e=new IntersectionObserver(e=>{!e[0].isIntersecting||e[0].target.attributes.loaded||oembed(e[0].target)},opt);e.observe(a)}function oembed(e){var t=e.attributes.url.value;const r=e.attributes.id.value;fetch(t).then(e=>e.json()).then(e=>{var t=document.getElementById(r);t.innerHTML=e.html,t.attributes.loaded=!0})}DetailsTranscriptSince Friday Palestinians wait for a meal at a charity kitchen at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 4 Whether Israel embarks on a new occupation of Gaza will depend on the pleasure of one man: not Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu there will be no retreat from the territories we have conquered And Trump will be crucial in determining whether Israel actually pursues a new occupation of Gaza 20 years after its first one ended in a unilateral pullout of all soldiers and settlers in 2005 According to Israeli officials and reports, the plan is to wait until the end of Trump’s May 13-16 trip to Saudi Arabia the United Arab Emirates and Qatar before launching what they describe as a total war to defeat Hamas an effort to recover the remaining Israeli hostages.) This delay is neither a diplomatic nicety nor a coincidence based on operational necessity It is an admission that Trump holds the power to green-light or halt what may otherwise be a permanent it seemed like Trump’s effect on the conflict might be a pacifist one: His intervention was largely credited with the successful enacting of a January ceasefire he gave Netanyahu the green light to resume the war That’s when he also floated the idea of relocating Palestinians en masse and remaking Gaza into a gleaming U.S.-owned real estate development — “the Riviera of the Middle East.” That ludicrous suggestion had a positive effect. Arab states panicked, yielding a summit in Cairo in which the Arab League endorsed an Egyptian-led plan for Gaza after Hamas They envisioned rebuilding Gaza under Palestinian Authority governance with active involvement by the Arab League and massive reconstruction funds from the Gulf Hamas tentatively accepted the plan in principle since it included no mention of the group disarming; they care more about being able to continue operating in any capacity than about maintaining governance of Gaza But the plan was met with immediate rejection by Israel which said it was “rooted in outdated perspectives” — a reference to the PA which has since the 1990s governed the autonomy zones of the West Bank and which Hamas expelled from Gaza in a 2007 coup which under Netanyahu’s leadership has long sought to disempower the PA in order to ease the way for its expanding occupation of the West Bank refuses to engage in a plan that gives the PA more power That’s exactly what the Arab League plan would do imperiling long-term initiatives favored by Netanyahu’s far-right partners By more fully embracing the prospect of a forever war — which is one the vast majority of Israelis revile Most Israelis know that an occupation of Gaza would be an ugly affair in which soldiers would be sitting ducks for militants embedded within a population of 2 million. Economists have warned that the costs of administering the territory and providing services to its population will be staggering And few believe that Israel can crush Hamas without leading to the deaths of the remaining hostages — as was clear to many from the start The government has proven indifferent to all this because Netanyahu’s primary interest is in keeping his coalition intact Smotrich and his allies have credibly threatened to bring him down should he end the war And Netanyahu can ignore the public for now since elections are not scheduled until the end of 2026 weapons and spare parts — or Washington’s diplomatic umbrella at the United Nations — the war cannot continue Trump will have other focuses on his Middle Eastern tour including economic deals over his controversial tariffs and suggests he is also not a fan of forever wars — or of war at all One proof is in his approach to Iran. Rather than joining Israel in pursuing direct attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, he seems to be headed for a rather accommodating deal on de-weaponizing Tehran’s nuclear program (although he has promised military action if negotiations fail) So will he be able to see what is so plainly true to so many: that the Egyptian plan is the only viable framework for Gaza’s future Israel’s government is clearly hoping to persuade him otherwise The declared objectives of the new plan include expelling civilians from combat zones; instituting long-term control in newly conquered areas; and implementing a screening system to separate civilians from militants It will also place a renewed emphasis on encouraging Gazans to emigrate — a policy to which Trump is clearly positively inclined humanitarian aid to the strip will be controlled by Israel which has blockaded the entry of any such aid since March They’ll have an uphill battle to convince Trump to fund this effort Turbocharging the Arab plan and then rebranding it as his own would be the least bad outcome If Trump wants to take that approach — as he should — he could devote much of the trip to compelling the Arabs to improve their plan This would mean seriously pressing Hamas to lay down its arms arranging exile for its leadership in Gaza and a complete shutdown of all shadow financing to the group The worst outcome is the one in which he buys what Netanyahu is selling A new Israeli occupation of Gaza would mean misery for everyone — Palestinians and Israelis alike Dan Perry is the former chief editor of The Associated Press in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the former chairman of the Foreign Press Association in Jerusalem, and the author of two books about Israel. 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disruptive period will be my first It is absolutely worth it to prepare for possible business disruptions.  I refer to COVID as “The Pause” and the pivots I made during this period were some of the most important changes I made my entire career and launched me firmly into running a multi-million dollar luxury travel business – even after having to rely on unemployment during the pandemic!  I used The Pause to redo my website and niche down into my preferred travel destinations and styles   It is ALWAYS worth it to be future-focused and it’s best to start some small adjustments now so that you can reap the benefits in several months I also urge you to focus on other tasks other than client acquisition as well.  Now is the perfect time to refresh your workflows and perhaps delve into learning about artificial intelligence in the travel industry make sure you know your numbers for your business and start evaluating what business expenses should be optional or how much you’d like to set aside for future downtimes as an emergency savings.  Have a positive mindset Some specific suggestions: review automated email workflows and build out destination libraries in tools like Travefy or AXUS Update or create welcome guides and email templates and prep materials like holiday cards or cruise port guides in advance Strengthen your digital presence by refreshing your website or learning new social media skills like Reels or video captions Invest in your professional growth by listening to business podcasts Build training resources for future assistants and explore local networking opportunities Use this time to research future trips or plan personal travel or simply reenergize with creative inspiration for yourself (don’t neglect your physical and mental health)—whatever helps you stay motivated and ready for your next wave of business absolutely resist the urge to accept clients or trips that are not within your wheelhouse.  Never accept a trip request out of a scarcity mindset.  You have to leave space in your mind and calendar for trips that are aligned with what you are marketing to your clients.   You’re already ahead of the game since you’re planning in advance – once you start you’ll realize that you have an amazing opportunity here to work ON and IN your business and that there is so much you can do now to prepare for a fabulous year of travel.  A travel advisor for 10 years and a Conde Nast travel specialist, Anna Harrison is part of the Top Producers Club at Gifted Travel Network and also gives back to the agent community through their mentorship program and sharing her passion for travel.  I believe we’re all experiencing a period of slowdown from the busy start of the year It is pretty typical between ‘wave season’ and this close to summer but we can always double-check our work and VIP our clients before everyone is off on their trips the economy has caused some pause to travelers worried about their 401ks and some are showing more caution about going abroad.  there are countless things that we can never typically get to on any given day such as doing training sessions reviewing your onboarding process and creating content for your marketing channels Those pesky to-do lists that always seem to be growing and never shrinking – now’s the time to tackle those which will help you when you’re booking and busy Consider your business goals and the steps you need to take to achieve them Take a look at your data and trip details that could help you identify revenue opportunities or places for growth.  You can take the time to do personal check-ins with clients thank you notes and get creative to engage your client base You can host an in-person event or webinar with wine to chat about a destination If people aren’t ready to pull the trigger yet on a trip you can offer ‘office hours’ to provide some inspiration confidence in traveling and incentivize them to make plans.   Take those educational webinars that provide incentives specialists badges and better agent rates or FAMs.  newsletter and website for any potential upkeep that you’ve been putting off as well Think about any lead magnets that could convert and keep positioning yourself as the expert to your clients and new audiences Pitch yourself to the local media as an expert with some timely ideas you could speak to I am a travel public relations specialist who maintains PR clients and pitching my own luxury travel advisor commentary to the press in Travel + Leisure If you’re not familiar with media relations approachable outlets and build your confidence as well as hone in on writing good quotes or prepare for on-camera local broadcast TV I would suggest chipping away at the to-dos and continuing to build your confidence if you’re relatively new It can’t hurt to have a side thing that might provide a steady base if you’re concerned about the future Jessica Parker, Founder of Trip Whisperer is a luxury travel advisor known for creating magazine-worthy journeys shaped by her two decades of experience Her background includes working with top travel editors and gaining valuable insights from her time in-house at hotels Fun fact: Jessica earned her RYA certification in barge school and dreams of retiring on her own hotel barge in France The post-wave season dip in client inquiries is a natural rhythm in our industry but your concern about potential broader market disruption is timely and wise extreme event unlikely to be repeated on a similar magnitude the principle of being prepared remains critical Not all disruptions will be global pandemics resilient business strategy is always valuable especially for newer advisors who haven’t navigated significant market shifts certain fundamental human desires remain constant Travelers will always seek experiences that deliver personalized service and the promise of escape and rejuvenation You create a resilient foundation that transcends economic cycles by anchoring your business strategy in these unchanging human needs This means developing a flexible approach to your business that allows you to quickly adapt to changing market conditions Consider diversifying your income potential—perhaps by expanding your destination expertise or finding additional ways to add value to your client interactions and create targeted marketing content that keeps you top of mind with past and potential clients The advisors who navigate uncertainty most successfully are those who remain proactive and focus on the fundamental value they provide expert guidance is an invaluable service regardless of economic fluctuations but as a chance to differentiate yourself by doubling down on what truly matters: creating exceptional personalized travel experiences that speak to the timeless human desire for connection Sarah Bonsall, Founder of Latitude 21 Travel is a seasoned travel advisor with nearly three decades of industry experience giving her unique insights into travel services Sarah now uses that 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Send her relationship questions via email: lisi@thestar.ca we called a ride-share service which dropped us off at my friend’s house one friend realized she didn’t have her clutch She’d spent her cash and had her phone in her jacket pocket There were just a few makeup items and some personal things in there because they would only speak to the person who had ordered the car We were told they would call the driver and call us back but then my friend received a $450 charge on her card for “damage” to the car they said the driver claims one of us threw up in the car A Dealing with ride-share services can be painful because it’s very hard to get an actual human on the phone You’ll need to speak to a supervisor or manager I don’t know how they prove who vomited or how you prove it wasn’t you but I’m guessing that’s what’ll have to happen lives at home when not away at university and is still a financial dependent as that’s been our choice and we’re financially able to do that and I guess we just didn’t notice or pay enough attention to our daughter’s physical health but we eat a lot and we’re not a very athletic family she’s completely responsible and independent as far as when and what she eats eats very healthy foods and healthy quantities She’s now very fit and what most people would consider thin Back to my issue: she now wears clothes that show off her slim figure And she wears sports leggings that emphasize every muscle in her very toned legs and butt I see the way people look at her when she walks down the street and as her mother A I like that you recognize that this is your issue and not hers Because she doesn’t need to change a thing She’s an adult and can dress any way she likes She’s proud of her figure and wants to show it off She’s worked hard to look the way she does she needs to be aware that she’s attracting attention and take precautions for her own safety FEEDBACK Regarding the too-young couple (Feb Reader: “Have they discussed long-term marital goals relationship with their respective families when we married as students; he was disowned My cousin and her husband were 21 and 17; he dropped out in Grade 11 following his father’s suicide while she was three times as old as my Canadian mother Yet all three marriages were very good and lasted 30 to 40 years before the husbands’ deaths “My close friend married a university classmate a few years after their graduation Both were from similar backgrounds (good childhoods supportive parents) and both with excellent professional careers cultural background nor age were predictive of the success of these marriages and sharing similar goals were the important factors.” Opinion articles are based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events. 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For Star Wars Day, May 4, fans may choose to celebrate by watching Star Wars movies, or by scooping up games or merchandise But if you have virtual assistants that use Amazon's Alexa you can get your Star Wars fix for free from the comfort of your couch but try out the questions and commands written in bold below.  Read more: Star Wars Fans Use the Force to Shop May the Fourth Deals You can ask Alexa to tell you a Star Wars joke or even more specifically ("What's Baby Yoda's favorite bedtime story That's No Moon.") You can ask her how cute is Baby Yoda?" or ask her to talk like Baby Yoda she only has one or two answers for each of those so don't keep repeating your requests begin my Jedi lessons.If you really want to educate yourself like Luke Skywalker begin my Jedi lessons" will set her off with nine lessons in the world of Star Wars Alexa, use the Force. When I tried this, Alexa offered up Star Wars jokes, mostly, but occasionally some interesting movie trivia. Did George Lucas really take the inspiration for the Millennium Falcon's shape from a hamburger with a bite out of it Northwest states and tribes are asking Congress to include at least $371 million in funding for salmon and steelhead hatchery production management and more in the Columbia watershed in the next federal budget a request supported by a range of sportfishing and environmental groups The letter from the so-called “six sovereigns” terms the big river a “lifeline” to the region and asks lawmakers to make “robust investments to support salmon restoration efforts in the Columbia Basin the recreational and commercial fishing industry and the fulfillment of the United States’ treaty and trust obligations to tribes.” It’s signed by the governors of Oregon and Washington and the chairs of Umatilla Nez Perce and Yakama Tribes and was sent last Thursday to the chairs and vice chairs of the US Senate and House of Representatives’ appropriations committees as the process of writing the federal budget for fiscal year 2026 begins While coming at a time of dramatic upheaval in Washington their letter calls for at least $34 million for operations and upkeep at Mitchell Act hatcheries coho and steelhead and 30 percent of clipped fish annually released in the basin; $96 million for the Pacific Salmon program funding ESA-required recovery and conservation efforts including at least $5.5 million to augment state efforts to control sea lions “that are having a significant negative impact” on listed stocks; a combined $58.6 million in support of the Pacific Salmon Treaty; and $75.2 million for mitigation and fish passage work at federal dams the joint letter from the states and tribes requests $37.1 million for hatchery operations in the Willamette Valley That funding would go to make up for flat federal funding that could begin to lead to reduced spring Chinook and summer steelhead releases And it also asks for $70 million for the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund, which since 2000 has been used for nearly 16,000 projects helping restore 12,000-plus stream miles and 1.2 million acres of fish habitat – but is also threatened with elimination in the 2026 federal budget via what’s known as passback Signers of the letter include Governors Tina Kotek of Oregon and Bob Ferguson of Washington and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Chair Gary L Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation Chair Jonathan W Nez Perce Tribe Chair Shannon Wheeler and Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation Chair Gerald Lewis While the term “six sovereigns” was born out of the bid to breach the four lower Snake River dams during the Biden Administration the state and tribal leaders make no mention of that effort their request was followed by a letter of support from a range of fishing “The ecology of the Northwest simply would not be the same without salmon These species are also the center of robust commercial and sportfishing industries that sustain good-paying jobs throughout the region,” the 38 organizations wrote pointing to some $7.5 billion in annual economic activity supporting 50,000 jobs “And salmon and steelhead are a cornerstone of culture in the Northwest especially for the Tribal Nations who hold treaty-reserved fishing rights,” they add Signers of the support letter include orgs dependent in part on hatchery production powering fisheries – Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association Coastal Conservation Association of Washington – as well as ones that might surprise you: Earthjustice Action and Endangered Species Coalition Other signatories include Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership “At a time when many salmon populations in the Columbia River Basin are at or near all-time lows it is critical that the federal government provides much needed funding for programs that support the recovery of these important fish,” the orgs write This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kenneth Price a 47-year-old engineer living in Eindhoven The following has been edited for length and clarity I've been living in Eindhoven, Netherlands I moved here from San Diego for my job in machine engineering in the semiconductor industry most locals were confident that the result would be different than what it was there were a lot of conversations about it Since Trump won the election and took office in January I've been getting a lot of questions as an American abroad Most people here seem to think that almost all Americans are into politics but my views don't align with either major party I've never voted for either of the two major parties. I've always voted third party because I don't believe in binary choices It's been hard to explain that to people here It's not uncommon for people to start the conversations here by asking who you voted for I think they automatically assume I support the current administration They see a lot of divisiveness on social media I don't follow the news in the US all that much What I do follow on social media is polarized I hear mostly about how friends in the US are afraid to leave the country to visit because they fear not being able to return home "I'm glad I'm here." They're fairly understanding once you explain that you don't know the answer to their questions It's a bit disconcerting that you have to explain it because it wasn't like that before last year I came to the Netherlands several times a year for four years before moving full-time The election solidified my decision not to return to the US I can apply for citizenship or renew it at the end of the five years We want to stay for the quality of life, work-life balance and low crime — everything about this place that the US isn't I noticed that conversations always start with "no offense." I respond "Where's that coming from?" Regardless of whether I agree People always ask me to explain what the US government is doing It seems as though people feel like they have to go out of their way to have conversations about topics related to the US if they know you're American we have a center-right government and some politicians who get compared to Trump This government is mostly unpopular among the people I associate with but I know it's popular among certain groups and people are always making comparisons to the US The politics here are less polarized because there are more options for who to vote for I have money in a US bank account that I want to move here The exchange rate used to be roughly one-to-one I don't want to keep anything in my US bank account I'm worried it won't be worth anything unless something significant changes Being directly affected like that has made me mad The Holy See released a declaration on Wednesday in which the Cardinals preparing for the upcoming conclave ask the faithful to pray for them “The College of Cardinals gathered in Rome engaged in the General Congregations in preparation for the Conclave wishes to invite the People of God to live this ecclesial moment as an event of grace and spiritual discernment listening to the will of God,” read the statement The Cardinals said they feel “the need to be supported by the prayers of all the faithful,” since they are aware of their responsibility in choosing the next Successor of Peter “is the true force that in the Church promotes the unity of all the members of the one Body of Christ.” “Faced with the enormity of the task ahead and the urgency of the present time,” said the Cardinals “it is first of all necessary to make ourselves humble instruments of the infinite wisdom and providence of our Heavenly Father in docility to the action of the Holy Spirit.” The Cardinals noted that the Holy Spirit is “the protagonist of the life of the People of God accepting what He is saying to the Church.” “May the Blessed Virgin Mary accompany these prayers with her maternal intercession,” concluded the Cardinals’ declaration Thank you for reading our article. 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Just click here Ask a BooksellerMPRPlayListenAsk a Bookseller: ‘The Buffalo Hunter Hunter’ by Stephen Graham Jones Go Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now "The Buffalo Hunter Hunter" by Stephen Graham Jones.Courtesy S&S/Saga PressHas Ryan Coogler’s recently released horror film “Sinners” got you in the mood for more vampire books Ben Mayne of Tattered Cover Book Store in Littleton recommends “The Buffalo Hunter Hunter” by Stephen Graham Jones Mayne says the book gives “Interview with a Vampire” vibes The vampire is a Blackfeet man named Good Stab and the tale he confesses to a pastor in 1912 is one of revenge The story shifts between the pastor’s journal entries and a modern reader discovering them and then you kind of realize that he might not be the bad guy in this conversation that they're having,” Mayne says “Steven — he teaches here in Boulder— ties a lot of his Native roots into his storytelling So he mixes a lot of lore into it and makes his own very creepy This is one of the rare cases where works by the same author have been recommended on Ask a Bookseller over our nine-year history. 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See our ethics statement it’s a minority of them who are predicting doom-and-gloom at the moment: Don’t be gaslit: when people tell Bucks fans it’s “wishful thinking” that Giannis will stay it’s more accurately wishful thinking that he’ll leave it is basketball malpractice to trade him unless he asks for it I get that people are emotional right now after a stinging defeat to a hated rival But if you legitimately want the Bucks to trade Giannis right now I question whether or not you’re actually a fan of the Bucks I think a lot of Bucks fans have been drinking the national media Kool-Aid in recent seasons and the Trade Giannis propaganda has really started to seep into some fans’ minds this year Brought to you by FanDuel The Business of FashionAgenda-setting intelligence analysis and advice for the global fashion community access one complimentary BoF Professional article of your choice Receive news, offers and invites from BoFOur newsletters may include 3rd-party advertising, by subscribing you agree to the Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America trade group urged US President Donald Trump to exempt shoes from reciprocal tariffs in a letter signed by makers including Nike was signed by 76 footwear companies such as Deckers Brands The trade group said that the industry already faces significant levies President Trump had imposed broad-based tariffs on goods from major US trading partners Trump had instituted sweeping tariffs in early April including 145 percent tariffs to imports from China China’s Commerce Ministry said on Friday that Beijing was “evaluating” an offer from Washington to hold talks over Trump’s crippling tariffs held back from raising its 2025 financial forecasts despite strong first-quarter results citing the uncertainty around US import tariffs Skechers also withdrew its annual forecasts citing the Trump administration’s erratic trade policy “Given the nature of the US footwear industry American footwear businesses and families face an existential threat from such substantial cost increases Hundreds of businesses face the prospect of closure,” said the letter The letter asks for “a more targeted approach focused on strategic items rather than basic consumer goods.” Explainer: What the US-China Trade War Means for Fashion President Trump’s sky-high tariffs on China along with the end of the de minimis tax loophole have left American fashion businesses scrambling BoF unpacks the challenges ahead as companies try to navigate the situation For more information read our Terms & Conditions Designer Jide Osifeso will shape the creative direction of Reebok Basketball as the brand seeks to re-establish itself in a performance category it’s been absent from for more than a decade The comfort sneaker brand’s $63-per-share acquisition by the Brazilian private equity firm 3G shocked both the fashion and financial worlds A gloomy economy probably won’t spoil the Costume Institute’s big party but the ones who do it right foster genuine customer loyalty and extraordinarily high levels of engagement