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Reports of inadequate conditions for both detainees and employees were the subject of a whistleblower letter filed with the Office of Joseph V. Cuffari, the Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on Monday. In the letter, a nurse at Georgia’s Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) alleged that some detainees had hysterectomies performed on them without explanation. Conditions at the ICDC were often allegedly unsanitary, even in areas reserved for medical examinations or quarantining detainees....

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) issued a statement Thursday urging the agencies to add the “violent perpetrators involved in the domestic terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol” to the no-fly list. Hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump, angered over the president’s election loss, stormed the building as Congress was meeting to officially certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Multiple people were killed or injured in the chaos, which also included pipe bombs being placed in other areas of Washington, D....

According to the Houston Chronicle, over 125 positive COVID-19 cases were reported in an outbreak last week, and at least three were positive for the Delta variant. Dr. Benjamin Neuman, a virologist and professor at Texas A&M, told the Texas Tribune: “Clearly, COVID is not over.” “COVID isn’t ever gone until it’s completely gone,” Neuman said. “And I think we’ve made the mistake of assuming that the virus would go away or assuming that the virus wouldn’t affect children…....

Acevedo’s comments came after CNN reported that it had obtained audio of Trump telling governors that they had to “dominate” protesters “or you’ll look like a bunch of jerks” during a phone call from the basement White House Situation Room. According to CNN, Trump can be heard in the recording telling governors they must “arrest and try people.” For the past week, protests have continued against the death of 46-year-old African-American Floyd, who died after a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes during an arrest....

The former five-star quarterback is set to become a graduate transfer after sitting out the 2016 season at Houston, according to a report from Alex Dunlap of Orangebloods. Allen, who transferred to Houston from Texas A&M in January, would have two years of eligibility remaining if he decides to follow Herman to Austin. MORE: Top 25 live updates The two reportedly have a great relationship dating back to when Herman recruited Allen to Ohio State while he was still offensive coordinator for the Buckeyes....

NFL officials will have all 32 franchise teams under close inspection before kick-off for the new season in September. A team that crosses the salary cap limit risks financial penalties or even the loss of future picks, depending on the severity of its indiscretion. As such, all 32 franchise teams in the NFL must strive to ensure they come in under the $182.5 million salary cap limit, including today’s focus, the Houston Texans....

But first things first. The 30-minute Christmas special wasn’t birthed by the creative urge. It was commissioned by a commercial sponsor looking to turn the nation’s most beloved newspaper cartoon into an animated TV special. “We got a call from Coca-Cola,” Lee Mendelson, who produced the special, recalled. “And they said, ‘Have you and Mr. Schulz ever considered doing a Charlie Brown show?’ And I lied, and said, ‘Absolutely, we’ve been thinking about it....

Devices that are capable of providing a jump start without a second vehicle are commonly called jump boxes or jump starters, and they’re actually pretty affordable and very easy to use. They do have to be charged from time to time, but it’s a pretty small investment of time and money when weighed against the nightmare of getting stuck in the middle of nowhere with a dead battery. All About Jump Boxes There are a lot of different jump boxes out there, however, they all share a few common characteristics....

The discussion, which took place in Putin’s absence, about when and how Russia might use a tactical nuclear weapon alarmed the Biden administration and Western capitals, according to The New York Times. There is a cautious consensus among experts that the risk of Russia using nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war is low. But the military leaders’ alleged conversation came amid frustration at battlefield losses and Putin’s veiled threats about defending four annexed oblasts in Ukraine by “all available means....

“We kicked that a—. That’s what we did. We kicked that a—,” Jaleel White told TMZ after the game. MORE: Prince Ali jams on Alex Poythress | College hoops cheerleaders A TMZ reporter asked White what he thought about John Calipari’s team. “You know what? Kentucky just looked like a deer in headlights tonight. You know, I think they saw too many celebrities. You know, Shaq was there… I could just tell they weren’t fluid....

Algorithmic bias, when computer systems show prejudiced results, is a growing problem. Twitter users recently found an example of bias on the platform when an image-detection algorithm that crops photos was cutting out Black faces in favor of white ones. The company apologized for the issue, but has not yet released a fix. It’s an example of the bias that teenagers face when they go online, which they do more than any other age group, experts say....

When we buy gadgets, we look at the numbers—MHz, megapixels. With cars, it’s cubic inches, brake horsepower, and cup holders. With speakers it’s watts, with bikes it’s pounds and ounces, and so on. But with its M1 chip, Apple has exploded this custom. Not only can you not choose the speed of the chip in a particular computer, but, in fact, Apple now uses the same chip in all its computers....

To get a veneer, you’ll very likely need to see your dentist at least two times. Here is what you can expect during a typical veneer preparation and installation procedure. The First of Many Impressions Similar to most restorative dental procedures, impressions of your teeth are taken before, during, and in some cases after the final placement of the veneers. The impressions were taken before your veneer appointment are used to make a stone replica of your teeth....

The Spain international had established himself as one of the Gunners’ best players, and an irreplaceable part of their midfield, before suffering a foot injury last year. Arsenal 6/1 Europa League favourites He is yet to return and in an interview with Marca this week, Cazorla lifted the lid on his nightmare 12 months. The former Villarreal player revealed that his current problems date all the way back to 2013, but still hopes he can revive his career in the Premier League next year....

History has shown that it’s difficult for Hollywood to successfully adapt video games into movies. The general rule of thumb is that most video game movies are bad, but fans have been waiting for a film to break the “bad video game movie” mold. One game-to-film adaptation that could get it done is a movie version of Overwatch, a title rich in lore that’s hardly touched on in the game itself, but could be thoroughly explored in a feature film....

An organization is working on the first Massive Multiplayer Online Open World with photorealistic graphics. Victoria VR is a shared virtual arena where users can do anything from play games to trade goods. It’s one of a growing number of virtual reality worlds in development trying to use blockchain. “Blockchain is important in our project due to its transparency, openness, and the impossibility of rewriting history and cheating,” Tomáš Bém, co-founder of Victoria VR, said in an email interview....

He is known to stay in shape even at the age 75. The actor, bodybuilder, and politician credits his success to hard work and staying active. However, the real question is, how much time does Schwarzenegger devote to exercise? It’s probably not as much as he did when he was younger, but it still takes effort to stay in such good shape at his age. How Many Hours a Day Does Arnold Schwarzenegger Train?...

Self-Checks/At-Home Testing Usually, there are signs that indicate that you or your child has more than just a regular cold. It is important to familiarize yourself with the symptoms of bronchitis because you are the first person who will notice that you might have the condition. You should get medical attention if you have signs of acute or chronic bronchitis. Acute Bronchitis In addition to the signs that are common to both acute and chronic bronchitis, there are indications that are specific to acute bronchitis....

Accommodations: Partly constructed with black lava, the hotel follows the lay of the land, with indoor and outdoor bar areas, terraces and rolling landscaped gardens. The 30 rooms are stylish but rugged, built out of pale pine and dark slate, and with sweeping coastal views. Most guests chill out in the expansive reading lounges or communal map room. Doubles start at $1,794 for a full-board three-night minimum stay. Dining: The open kitchen prepares hearty and healthy Latin-Mediterranean food, which uses local ingredients to make dishes like ceviche, seaweed risotto and grilled tuna....

Ambience: Sakenohana incorporates an uncanny mix of low-key minimalism and architectural high jinks. Getting through the door is an event in itself: a slim, high-tech escalator shuttles diners up from street level through a glimmering expanse of black mirrors. Once you’re inside, shoes are removed while staff clad in black kimonos kneel in traditional style to serve. Décor: Raw Japanese timber dominates. A matrix of dramatic, Escher-like arrangements of wood hangs over the low-lying tables and traditional screens....