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UNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The search for a woman who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in western Pennsylvania shifted to a recovery effort after two treacherous days of digging through mud and rock produced no signs of life, authorities said Wednesday. Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson Trooper Steve Limani said during a news conference that authorities no longer believe they will find 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard alive, but the search for her remains continues. “We’ve had no signs of any form of life or anything” to make rescuers think they should “continue to try and push and rush and push the envelope, to be aggressive with the potential of risking harm to other people,” Limani said. He noted oxygen levels below ground were insufficient. Emergency crews and others have tried to locate Pollard for two days. Her relatives reported her missing early Tuesday and her vehicle with her unharmed 5-year-old granddaughter inside was found about two hours later, near the sinkhole above a long closed, crumbling mine. Rescue workers continue to search for Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have disappeared in a sinkhole while looking for her cat, Wednesday in Marguerite, Pa. “We feel like we failed,” Limani said of the decision to change the status of the effort from a rescue to a recovery. “It’s tough.” Limani praised the crews who went into the abandoned mine to help remove material in the search for Pollard in the village of Marguerite, about 40 miles east of Pittsburgh.. “They would come out of there head to toe covered in mud, exhausted. And while they were getting pulled up, the next group’s getting dropped in. And there was one after the next after the next,” Limani said. Authorities said earlier that the roof of the mine collapsed in several places and was not stable. “We did get, you know, where we wanted, where we thought that she was at. We’ve been to that spot," Pleasant Unity Fire Chief John Bacha, the incident's operations officer, said earlier Wednesday. “What happened at that point, I don’t know, maybe the slurry of mud pushed her one direction. There were several different seams of that mine, shafts that all came together where this happened at.” Searchers used electronic devices and cameras as surface digging continued with the use of heavy equipment, Bacha said. In coming days, they plan to greatly widen the surface hole, with winter weather forecast in the region. Rescue workers search through the night in a sinkhole for Elizabeth Pollard, who disappeared while looking for her cat, Tuesday in Marguerite, Pa. Sinkholes occur in the area because of subsidence from coal mining activity. Rescuers used water to break down and remove clay and dirt from the mine, which has been closed since the 1950s. Crews lowered a pole camera with a sensitive listening device into the hole, but it detected nothing. Another camera lowered into the hole showed what could be a shoe about 30 feet below the surface, Limani said Tuesday. Searchers also deployed drones and thermal imaging equipment to no avail. Pollard's family called police about 1 a.m. Tuesday to say she had not been seen since going out at about 5 p.m. Monday to search for Pepper, her cat. The temperature dropped well below freezing that night. Limani said the searchers met with her family before announcing the shift from rescue to recovery. Pollard's son, Axel Hayes, described her as a happy woman who liked going out to have fun. She and her husband adopted Hayes and his twin brother when they were infants. She used to work at Walmart but recently was not employed. Hayes called Pollard “a great person overall, a great mother” who “never really did anybody wrong.” He said at one point Pollard had about 10 cats. “Every cat that she’s ever come in contact with, she has a close bond with them,” Hayes said. The top of a sinkhole is seen Tuesday in the village of Marguerite, Pa., where rescuers searched for a woman who disappeared. Police said they found Pollard's car parked behind Monday's Union Restaurant in Marguerite, about 20 feet from the sinkhole. Hunters and restaurant workers in the area said they had not noticed the manhole-size opening in the hours before Pollard disappeared, leading rescuers to speculate the sinkhole was new. Pollard lived in a small neighborhood across the street from where her car and granddaughter were found by state police. It's unclear what happened to the cat. In an era of rapid technological advancement and environmental change, American agriculture is undergoing a revolution that reaches far beyond the farm gate. From the food on consumer plates to the economic health of rural communities, the transformation of U.S. farming practices is reshaping the nation's landscape in ways both visible and hidden. LandTrust explores how these changes impact everyone, whether they live in the heartland or the heart of the city. The image of the small family farm, while still a reality for many, is increasingly giving way to larger, more technologically advanced operations. According to the USDA, the number of farms in the U.S. has fallen from 6.8 million in 1935 to about 2 million today, with the average farm size growing from 155 acres to 444 acres. This shift has profound implications for rural communities and the food system as a whole. Despite these changes, diversity in farming practices is on the rise. A landmark study published in Science , involving data from over 2,000 farms across 11 countries, found that diversifying farmland simultaneously delivers environmental and social benefits. This challenges the longstanding idea that practices boosting biodiversity must come at a cost to yields and food security. The adoption of precision agriculture technologies is transforming how farmers manage their land and resources. GPS-guided tractors, drone surveillance, and AI-powered crop management systems are becoming commonplace on many farms. These technologies allow farmers to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides with pinpoint accuracy, reducing waste and environmental impact while improving yields. However, the digital divide remains a challenge. More than 22% of rural communities lack reliable broadband internet access, hindering the widespread implementation of AI and other advanced technologies in agriculture. While technology offers new opportunities, farmers are also facing significant economic challenges. The USDA's 2024 farm income forecast projects a 4.4% decline in net farm income from 2023, following a sharp 19.5% drop from 2022 to 2023. This financial pressure is compounded by rising production costs and market volatility. Climate variability adds another layer of complexity. Extreme weather events, changing precipitation patterns, and shifting growing seasons are forcing farmers to adapt quickly. These factors could reduce agricultural productivity by up to 25% over the coming decades without significant adaptation measures. But adapting requires additional financial resources, further straining farm profitability. In the face of these challenges, many farmers are turning to diversification as a strategy for resilience and profitability. The Science study mentioned earlier found that farms integrating several diversification methods supported more biodiversity while seeing simultaneous increases in human well-being and food security. Agritourism is one popular diversification strategy. In 2022, 28,600 U.S. farms reported agritourism income, averaging gross revenue of $44,000 from these activities. Activities like farm tours, pick-your-own operations, and seasonal festivals not only provide additional income but also foster a deeper connection between consumers and agriculture. The changing face of agriculture is directly impacting consumers. The rise of farm-to-table and local food movements reflects a growing interest in where our food comes from and how it's produced. If every U.S. household spent just $10 per week on locally grown food, it would generate billions of dollars for local economies. However, the larger challenges in agriculture can also lead to price fluctuations at the grocery store. The USDA's Economic Research Service projects that food-at-home prices will increase between 1.2% and 2.2% in 2024. Looking ahead, several innovations are poised to reshape agriculture: The transformation of American agriculture affects everyone, from the food we eat to the health of our environment and rural communities. Consumers have the power to support sustainable and diverse farming practices through our purchasing decisions. As citizens, they can advocate for policies that support farmers in adopting innovative and sustainable practices. The challenges facing agriculture are complex, but they also present opportunities for innovation and positive change. By understanding and engaging with these issues, everyone can play a part in shaping a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable food system for the future. This story was produced by LandTrust and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Roy Keane gives damning on Man Utd star - "His general play is shocking"

Whenever I pull a prank, which generally involves my grandchildren, whose maturity level is way above mine, I think outside the box. Whenever I pull a prank, which generally involves my grandchildren, whose maturity level is way above mine, I think outside the box. This is a wise strategy because I can’t fit inside the box. And even if I could, the air supply to my brain would be cut off and I’d be even more immature, which admittedly would make me a better prankster. Still, I proved to be a pretty good one when I pulled a birthday prank on my wife, Sue, with a box I didn’t have to think outside of. That’s because I got inspiration from the best prankster I have ever known: my longtime buddy Tim Lovelette. Sue, Tim and I were members of the notorious class of 1975 at Saint Michael’s College in Vermont, where our shenanigans were even crazier than those in the 1978 frat-house comedy “National Lampoon’s Animal House.” Maybe we should sue for theft of intellectual property. Anyway, while Sue was an innocent bystander and I engaged in silly but mostly harmless pursuits that seldom involved actual schoolwork, Tim set the standard because his pranks not only were pulled on a daily basis, but sometimes involved live snakes. When Sue and I recently met up with Tim and his wife, Jane, whom we hadn’t seen in a long time, Tim excitedly told me about Prank-O, a company specializing in gift boxes for products that don’t exist. That’s why, like my head, the boxes are empty. “It’s American ingenuity at its finest,” Tim assured me. “You have to look into this.” I called Prank-O, which is headquartered in Minnesota, though not in a big-box store, and spoke with head honcho Ryan Walther. “I thought I had it made because I’m paid to write stuff that has no redeeming social value,” I told him. “But you pull pranks for a living. It sounds like a dream job.” “That’s why I do what I do,” said Ryan, who was one of the original partners in The Onion, the satirical news outlet that lives up to its name by making readers cry with laughter. “It has served me well in life.” His life as a prankster began as a kid, when he discovered the brilliance of the Pet Rock, a collectible toy made in 1975 by advertising executive Gary Dahl, who put small rocks inside cardboard boxes with air holes (for breathing, of course) and sold more than a million of them. “That guy was one of my heroes,” said Ryan, who went on to co-found Prank-O in 2009, when he and his business partner, Arik Nordby, fulfilled their dream of injecting laughter into the solemn ritual of gift-giving. Now 50, with a wife and four kids who are “bewildered” at what he does and parents who are “proud that their son is an empty-box baron,” Ryan has grown up (sort of) to run a company (pranko.com) whose amazing products include the Squirrel Hot Tub, the Noggin Net and the Dream Griddle. There’s also Roto Wipe (“Say goodbye to costly toilet-paper costs!”) and the Pasta Recycler (“Make used pasta almost like new again!”). “These products don’t actually exist?” I asked. “That’s right. We sell empty boxes for $8.99 each,” said Ryan, who went on “Shark Tank” in 2018 and got businessman and show judge Mark Cuban to offer $640,000 for a share in the company, although the deal fell through. “But you did prank him,” I pointed out. “Yes. The world needs laughter and we’re here to help,” said Ryan, adding that gift-givers can put real gifts in the empty boxes. One of his favorites is the Pasta Recycler, which I got for Sue as a birthday present. “What’s this?” she wondered after she unwrapped the box, which I filled with uncooked spaghetti because her real gift, a raincoat (isn’t it romantic?), wouldn’t fit. “My gift to you,” I cooed. “Happy birthday!” “Is this a prank?” Sue asked. “Yes!” I answered proudly. “Here’s another one,” she said. “We’re having pasta for dinner. And you can make it.” Jerry Zezima writes a humor column for Tribune News Service and is the author of seven books. His latest is “The Good Humor Man: Tales of Life, Laughter and, for Dessert, Ice Cream.” Reach him at [email protected] or via jerryzezima.blogspot.com .

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — How good can Mike Macdonald be? Good enough to trick a 41-year-old, three-time NFL MVP into a game-losing mistake. The Seahawks’ rookie head coach, four years younger than the New York Jets’ star quarterback, made history for Leonard Williams Sunday. And that made the Seahawks’ cold afternoon in the Meadowlands go from disastrous to divine. Earlier this season, Macdonald dialed back his multiplicity and disguising within Seattle’s defense. That was because his Seahawks were struggling with mere basics, let alone his tricks. The team was in last place beneath the NFC West, giving up acres of yards and bushels of points. Now, with the season in its stretch run, the defensive whiz is showing off the schemes that made Seattle hire the 37-year-old away from the Baltimore Ravens last winter as the NFL’s youngest head man. And — presto! — the Seahawks (7-5) are in first place. They’ve won three straight games heading into a showdown rematch with the division-rival Arizona Cardinals (6-6) next weekend in the desert. “We talk about December football, and this is when you want to be playing your best ball,” Macdonald said after Seattle’s largely inexplicable rally 26-21 past the bad New York Jets. “I wouldn’t say this is our best game. But we won, and that’s all that matters. “So it’s about stacking those wins. And you got to play a certain brand of ball to win in December.” That brand is becoming more Macdonald’s style of confusing, disguising and moving defense. Midway through the second quarter Sunday the lowly Jets (3-9) had just recovered a fumble on a kickoff return by Seattle’s Laviska Shenault. They had the ball inside the Seahawks 10-yard line. New York already led 21-7. It was 9 yards from seizing a three-score lead, and maybe the game. On second down, Rodgers was not pressured. He had wide receiver Garret Wilson free behind cornerback Josh Jobe for a touchdown on the right side of the end zone. But Rodgers (21 for 39, 185 yards) overthrew Wilson by 2 yards incomplete. On third down, Macdonald had Williams move from defensive end to nose tackle, over Jets center Joe Tippmann. At the snap, Williams charged one step into the line. Rodgers read Williams pass rushing, so the 20-year veteran who’s seen it all read Williams was out of the coverage plan, as usual. Except he wasn’t. Macdonald’s play call this time had Williams dropping into coverage after his feigned charge. Rodgers did not expect a 6-foot-5, 310-pound nose tackle to be in the way of his throw over the middle to Wilson breaking on an in route. That’s how Macdonald fooled Rodgers on this game’s pivotal play. “That’s pretty much what that drop’s meant to be,” Williams said after Seattle’s comeback win he sparked. “Our technique is to ‘rush to touch.’ So I rush the guard. As soon as I get hands on him (the quarterback) thinks I’m coming. Then at the last second I pop out. “And the ball just happened to be in arm’s reach.” Like a volleyballer, Williams tapped the unsuspecting Rodgers’ throw from where a linebacker normally covers, straight up in the air, to himself. Williams caught the rebound at the Seahawks 8-yard line. And he took off running the other way. Took off like he never ran before. “He ran like hell,” speedy Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen said, in admiration. Williams got across the field to the Seattle sideline. His teammates were there cheering him on, as no Jet showed up to slow him down. When the defensive end they call “Big Cat” got to midfield, he needed a friend. “I didn’t expect to get that far,” Williams said, smiling. “I thought I was running fast. ...But all my teammates were hyping me out, telling me I was movin’ on the sideline. “I looked up to my left and right, and once I crossed the 50 I was actually looking to pitch it to somebody. But I saw ‘Spoon’ (cornerback Devon Witherspoon) and my whole defense, the cavalry, pretty much running down the field. They were all almost more excited for me to get that touchdown than myself.”President Biden pardons son; Trump slams ‘miscarriage of justice’Investing in top can help you earn worry-free income for years. Several TSX stocks pay monthly dividends, helping investors meet regular financial obligations or reinvest more frequently. Moreover, a few of these stocks offer high yields, making them attractive investments to generate monthly cash. With this background, let’s look at the three with monthly payouts. ( ) is an attractive stock that pays a monthly dividend. This real estate investment trust (REIT) boasts a high-quality portfolio of defensive healthcare real estate. Its properties include hospitals, medical offices, outpatient centres, and specialized healthcare facilities. Thanks to its high-quality real estate, its tenants are large hospital operators backed by government funding. Since the healthcare sector offers consistent demand, the company is able to generate reliable rental income, maintain high occupancy rates, and maintain steady cash flows, enabling regular dividend payouts. NorthWest also benefits from long-term leases, which adds stability to its operations. Northwest REIT looks well-positioned to sustain its monthly dividend payouts in the future, owing to its strong underlying business, growing healthcare demand, and focus on expanding its global healthcare real estate portfolio. Further, Northwest has been divesting non-core assets to reduce its debt load and streamlining its operations, which is strengthening its balance sheet and enhancing liquidity. The REIT currently pays a monthly dividend of $0.03 per share, translating to a high yield of over 7%. ( ) is another attractive investment option for investors seeking monthly cash. It pays a dividend of $0.077 per share every month, offering an attractive annualized yield of about 7%. Its diversified revenue sources, including royalty income, strong food and beverage sales, and ownership in Pizza 73 restaurants, provide a solid foundation for higher earnings and regular dividend payments. Pizza Pizza distributes all its available cash (after setting aside reserves) as dividends, reflecting its focus on returning value to its shareholders. In 2023, Pizza Pizza raised its monthly dividend three times, resulting in a total increase of 10.7%. With a growing number of restaurants, a focus on improving its menu pricing, and continued investment in marketing and technology, Pizza Pizza is well-positioned to increase revenue and support higher dividends in the future. Investors could consider ( ) stock for earning monthly cash. The oil and gas company pays a monthly dividend of $0.061 per share, translating to a solid 7.1% yield. In October 2023, Whitecap raised its dividend by 26% and is well-positioned to increase shareholder returns further. Its portfolio of high-quality assets, lower cost structure, and higher production volumes support its financials and dividend payments. Since 2010, the company’s production and funds flow have risen at an annualized rate of 11% and 13%, respectively, thus allowing Whitecap to return a significant amount of cash to its shareholders. Looking forward, Whitecap will likely benefit from its conventional drilling program and growth in assets, which will further expand its free cash flow and support higher payouts. Whitecap is well-positioned to continue delivering regular monthly dividends with a low maintenance capital requirement, reduced debt, and a strong balance sheet.

U.S. donors gave $3.6 billion on Tuesday, an increase from the past two years, according to estimates from the nonprofit GivingTuesday. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, now known as GivingTuesday, has become a major day for nonprofits to fundraise and otherwise engage their supporters each year, since the 92nd St Y in New York started it as a hashtag in 2012. GivingTuesday has since become an independent nonprofit that connects a worldwide network of leaders and organizations who promote giving in their communities. “This just really shows the generosity, the willingness of American citizens to show up, particularly collectively,” said Asha Curran, CEO of the nonprofit GivingTuesday. “We are just seeing the power of collective action and particularly collective giving over and over and over again.” This year, about 18.5 million people donated to nonprofits and another 9.2 million people volunteered, according to GivingTuesday's estimates. Both the number of donors and the number of volunteers increased by 4% from the group's 2023 estimates. “For us, it’s not just about the number of dollars," Curran said. "It’s about the number of people who feel like they have agency over the way their communities progress forward into the future.” The nonprofit GivingTuesday estimates the amount of money and goods donated and the number of participants using data from donor management software companies, donation platforms, payment processors and donor-advised funds. Curran said they are purposely conservative in their calculations. Nonprofits in the U.S. raised $3.1 billion in both 2022 and 2023 on GivingTuesday. That mirrored larger giving trends where the overall amount of donations dropped in 2022 and mostly held steady in 2023 after accounting for inflation. It’s never easy to predict current giving trends but Una Osili, associate dean at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, said there were economic forces pushing in both directions. “At the very same time, there’s a lot of uncertainty, especially around prices, the cost of living, the supermarket toll that people are expecting continue even though inflation has moderated,” she said. Donating or volunteering with nonprofits aren't the only ways people participate in their communities. Many give to crowdfunding campaigns, political causes or support people directly in their networks. But tracking charitable donations is one way that researchers use to understand people's civic engagement. “This country is undeniably in a lot of pain and very divided right now,” Curran said. “And so to have a day that felt as hopeful and as optimistic as yesterday did, I’m sure was not only comforting to me, but to many, many millions of people.” ___ Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content. For all of AP’s philanthropy coverage, visit https://apnews.com/hub/philanthropy.GivingTuesday estimates $3.6B was donated this year, an increase from 2023