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DENVER — Mayor Mike Johnston’s pointed comments last week about Denverites resisting a federal mass-deportation effort — including a suggestion that he would mobilize the Denver police department to face off with federal and National Guard troops — have generated blowback in Colorado and across the country. Even billionaire Elon Musk, President-elect Donald Trump’s most visible benefactor and adviser, appeared to weigh in on Saturday on X, the social media platform that Musk owns. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Pat Cummins drops massive news about Aussie team before first cricket Test against India
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Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw four touchdowns to lead his team to a 34-15 win over the Patriots on Sunday, but the schedule doesn’t allow much time for the Dolphins to savor their third straight win. The Dolphins will be in Green Bay on Thursday night to play the Packers in the final game of this year’s Thanksgiving slate. That meant that Tagovailoa was asked about his 0-7 record in game played at 40 degrees or less — current forecasts call for it to be 33 degrees in Green Bay — since entering the NFL. “Yeah, I mean I’m excited to kill narratives, so let’s go. Bring it on,” Tagovailoa said, via a transcript from the team. Tagovailoa and the Dolphins are on their best run of the season, but the quarterback made it clear during his press conference that he’s already looking for what’s next. I would say it’s always great to win,” Tagovailoa said. “It’s always great to enjoy the win. But there were some things second half-wise that we knew we could have capitalized on that we didn’t, things we said we wanted to do coming out in the second half that we didn’t and those can be frustrating. But I would say we’re still below the .500 threshold and it’s a long way to where we want to get to. We’ll enjoy this win, but this next one is going to be big for us, and we’re excited to go down to Green Bay and show everybody on primetime what we can do.” If the 5-6 Dolphins can get to .500 at Lambeau Field, they’ll likely convince quite a few people that they’re capable of getting back to the playoffs for the third year in a row.The World's First High-Capacity Electric Water Heater, the Essency EXR, Now Available in Eighteen U.S. StatesMarin Academy alum’s Battle Tested Kids provides mentorship to the next generation
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's political party, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), reignited its planned march toward the capital, Islamabad, on Monday. The march, led by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Khan's wife Bushra Bibi, proceeded despite significant governmental resistance and legal obstacles. The protestors claim the government has stolen mandates and unjustly arrested PTI supporters. Authorities have banned rallies and blocked routes with shipping containers, but the PTI members have persisted, attempting to remove barriers and continue their journey. As tensions rise, the government cites security concerns, especially amid an official visit from a Belarusian delegation. Arrests have been made, with PTI alleging a conspiracy to disrupt their protests. The escalating situation remains volatile as PTI leaders vow to continue until Khan's release. (With inputs from agencies.)
The Washington Capitals look to extend their franchise-record road winning streak to 10 games when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. The Blue Jackets have lost four of five games, including a 5-3 defeat to the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. Kent Johnson had a goal and an assist, Zach Werenski and Sean Monahan scored, and Elvis Merzlikins allowed five goals and made 20 saves for the Blue Jackets, who trailed by scores of 3-0 and 5-1. "We just fed into their forecheck," Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason said. "When you don't feel comfortable going forward, you turn back, and all you do is invite pressure. Tonight, we played south and played soft instead of going north and playing hard." Monahan's goal gave him 13 points in the last 13 games (three goals, 10 assists). It was the 14th game in a row that the Blue Jackets have allowed a power-play goal, and they'll be facing a Capitals team whose power play is much-improved of late. "We've got to throw (Tuesday's game) out," Evason said. "Obviously, we haven't skated for a bit, so we'll get a good burn (Wednesday) and get our legs going again." The Capitals roll into Columbus with an 11-2-0 road record and a place atop the Metropolitan Division. Despite playing without injured superstar Alex Ovechkin for the past nine games, the Capitals own a plus-35 goal differential for the season. And Washington is getting good news on the injury front. Ovechkin continues skating on his own and took some passes from former linemate Nicklas Backstrom (long-term injured reserve) on Wednesday morning. Team owner Ted Leonsis told NHL.com that Ovechkin "probably still got two or three weeks (before returning). I don't want him to rush it." Forward Tom Wilson, who took a shot in the face from teammate Jakob Chychrun in Montreal on Saturday and returned to score two goals, told reporters he has a small fracture of a bone in the sinus cavity area. His doctor wants him to wear a full shield for four weeks, but he expects to be able to play Thursday. "I look a lot better now, if you can believe it, than I did a few days ago. When I got home after the flight? Oh man, it wasn't good," Wilson said of the left side of his face. "You go in to get a coffee somewhere and everyone's like ... they were kinda looking at you funny." Washington has been off since the come-from-behind 4-2 win at Montreal. Wilson scored two straight goals in the third period, Pierre-Luc Dubois had a goal and an assist, and Logan Thompson made 22 saves for Washington, which is 6-0-1 in its past seven games. "It's a really fun group," Wilson said after the game. "We enjoy coming together and bearing down and finding ways to gut out these tough wins. So, it's a great group in here. I've been saying that all year and we're just having fun playing for the guy next to us." Washington's third-period comeback win was its third this season. In the previous meeting between the teams, Connor McMichael scored twice, Ovechkin had a goal and two assists, and the Capitals routed the Blue Jackets 7-2 on Nov. 2 in Washington. --Field Level Media
No. 8 Kentucky flying high ahead of Western Kentucky meetingFox News contributor David Webb joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss anti-Israel protests on Thanksgiving in NYC, Biden's warning to journalists and Christian schools reportedly being targeted under Biden's Education Department. An anti-Israel convention that was recently held in a Chicago suburb offered advice to college students on how they could make their campus "Palestinian." The Free Press reported on the 17th Annual Convention for Palestine, which took place last week at the Tinley Park Convention Center, dubbing itself "the largest gathering for Palestine in the US" according to its website. There was a game called "Crisis Room" aimed at "figur[ing] out strategies" on how to combat an Israeli official appearing on their campus. "A war criminal is coming to your campus," Jenin Alharithi, a recent graduate of University of Illinois in Chicago who led the game, told the participants, according to the report . "What are you going to do?" ADL STUDY FINDS JEWISH JOBSEEKERS FACE SIGNIFICANT DISCRIMINATION IN US LABOR MARKET AHEAD OF NEW TRUMP ADMIN American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) hosts its 17th Annual Convention for Palestine, advocating for Palestine, in Tinley Park village of Illinois, United States on November 30, 2024. (Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images) A participant responded by saying the students should organize a protest and recruit demonstrators through the messaging app Telegram. Another raised concerns about accusations of antisemitism, suggesting the anti-Israel group Jewish Voice for Peace join the protest. "The first complaint is going to be ‘Oh, this is antisemitic,’ " she said. "I think we need like a JVP, or something like that, with Jewish people. We want White people, Jewish students there." AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SLAMMED OVER REPORT CHARGING ISRAEL WITH GENOCIDE: ‘DOUBLE STANDARDS’ Hundreds gathered for the anti-Israel encampment at the University of Chicago last spring. (Joseph A. Wulfsohn/Fox News Digital) The convention was hosted by American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), a nonprofit the Free Press noted is currently under a congressional investigation over its alleged ties to Hamas. Among its speakers was Council on American-Islamic Relations executive director Nihad Awad, who sparked outrage last year when he said he was " happy to see " the terrorist attack unfold on October 7. Other sessions geared towards college students include "Make Your Campus Palestinian" to "amplify the voices of Palestinian students" and to effectively oppose "anti-Palestinianism." Another called "In Front of the Lens" trained them how to write press releases and address "tricky questions" from journalists like whether they "support terrorism" like Hamas. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS "I would say, ‘No, I do not support terrorism,’ and then I would go over the things that Israel does—I would say, ‘I do not support the eviction of innocent Palestinians, I do not support the shooting of Palestinian children,'" one participant responded. "You don’t want them to put you on the defensive. You have to put them on the defensive." There was also a session called "Bringing Activism to Professionalism" which taught students how they could integrate "Palestinian activism into their craft." Anti-Israel protesters disrupt the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, U.S., November 28, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (Reuters/Brendan McDermid) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP College campuses have had widespread anti-Israel protests following the events of Oct. 7. Last spring, student activists created encampments , causing tension with college administrators. More recently, a group of protesters temporarily disrupted the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Joseph A. Wulfsohn is a media reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to joseph.wulfsohn@fox.com and on Twitter: @JosephWulfsohn.
The 100th anniversary of the Myanmar Engineering Education and opening ceremony of the Engineering Education and Technology Forum was held at Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University yesterday. At the event, Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Myo Thein Kyaw, Myanmar Engineering Education 100th Anniversary Ceremony Organizing Committee Chair, Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant, penal of patron member of the Myanmar Engineering Council and Deputy Minister for Science and Technology (Retired) Dr Aung Kyaw Myat, chair of the Myanmar Engineering Council, and the Federation of Engineering Institutions of Asia and the Pacific (FEIAP) made keynote speeches. FEIAP General Secretary Dr Tan Yean Chin, FEIAP Education Committee Chairman Professor Dr Chuah Hean Teik and the chairperson of the Committee on Engineering for Innovative Technologies (CEIT), and World Federation of Engineering Organization (WFEO) Professor Dr Norlida Buniyamin made speeches through video clips. The panel session was held under the theme “Engineering skills towards brighter future of Myanmar”, and the forum parallel session featured five topics: The Future of Engineering Education, The Role of Engineers in Myanmar’s Sustainable Development, Green Energy to Support Energy Security, Most Advanced Technology Trends and Digital Transformation towards the National Development. Moreover, the engineering festival, project show and product show, hackathon, e-sport, quiz and engineering battle are also included in the event for students. — MNA/KTZH
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The discussions were engaging and promising. A standout topic was Resilience-oriented Therapy, a group-based psychological intervention designed to address mental health challenges and foster resilience. Jointly tested by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) and Interpeace through Randomized Control Trials (RCT), the therapy has proven highly effective in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorders. It equips individuals with resilience-enhancing socioemotional competencies, self-management, and collaboration skills, promoting emotional well-being and capacity to adapt to changes, and effectively navigate life challenges. Considering Rwanda’s significant mental health needs, this therapy offers a promising solution. It is currently being implemented in 32 health centers and seven district hospitals across five districts: Nyagatare, Ngoma, Musanze, Nyabihu, and Nyamagabe, where its positive community impact is notable. On October 15, I witnessed this therapy in practice at Rukira Health Centre in Ngoma District. After getting their permission, I briefly attended a session where 10 participants engaged in healing dialogues, facilitated by a psychologist. Their stories reflect remarkable journeys of recovery and resilience. Mugeni (not real name), a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, suffered from PTSD for 29 years. Although the genocide ended three decades ago, in her mind, it was still ongoing. She continuously relived the terrifying scenes of screaming, running, hiding, and killings she had witnessed during the 100 days of horror. Before attending Resilience-oriented therapy sessions, she was unable to sleep, terrified of being alone. She stayed awake, hyper-alert throughout the night, running to hide at the slightest sound or whenever she heard people walking near her house, believing the perpetrators were coming for her and her children. The therapy has since helped her overcome her trauma, allowing her to sleep peacefully after years of fear and hypervigilance. Another participant, Uwimana (not real name), attempted suicide twice due to depression following mistreatment by her husband who later abandoned her with a four-month pregnancy and three other children. Alcohol had been her coping mechanism. Now, she has quit alcohol and testifies to have found inner peace. She has healed and is proudly caring for her four children. All group members agree that being part of a group has been tremendously beneficial, allowing them to share their life stories, experiences, and daily challenges while finding collective strength to overcome their distress. The group-based approach has empowered participants with a renewed sense of purpose, leading to transformed lives. Given its effectiveness to enhance psychological well-being and being a culturally adapted therapy, it is well-suited to addressing many of the mental health challenges Rwanda has been facing. Allow me to mention a few but most pressing ones. High prevalence vs one-on-one therapy approach - the 2018 Rwanda Mental Health Survey revealed a mental disorder prevalence of 20.49%, far exceeding the global average. Major depression is the most prevalent, affecting 12% of the population. In 2023, the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) reported that one in five Rwandans face mental health challenges, with 2,879 suicide attempts recorded by the Health Management Information System (HMIS). As of June 2024, HMIS identified schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders (18%), depression (10%), bipolar disorder (2%), and PTSD (2%) as common diagnoses. Globally, it is projected that by 2030, mental health disorders—particularly depression—will ranknumber one in the global burden of disease. Furthermore, intergenerational trauma from the genocide threatens the mental well-being of future generations. Despite this high prevalence, one-on-one therapy remains the predominant treatment approach. This individualized model limits the number of people that mental health professionals can reach. In Rwanda's collectivist society, group-based activities resonate more culturally and are less hindered by stigma. One-on-one therapy can be less effective due to these cultural and social barriers. Group therapy such as ROT, which can be implemented in communities and health centers, offers a more scalable and culturally attuned solution. It allows mental health professionals to serve 10–12 individuals at a time with the possibility to facilitate two to three groups a week. Limited number of available mental health professionals Rwanda has made significant investments in training mental health professionals, but the current demand far exceeds the available resources. The country has only 16 psychiatrics (1 for 862,400 persons), 441 certified clinical psychologists (1 for 31,289 persons) and 202 mental health nurses (1 for 68,400 persons) working in public facilities. Additionally, there are just seven private clinics or hospitals offering mental health services. These facilities often face challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, lack of appropriate context-informed tools, and limited understanding of mental health systems among the heads of health centers and hospitals. Limited funding As a low-income country, Rwanda faces financial constraints in addressing various development needs, including health. The budget allocated to mental health remains disproportionately low compared to the scale of the problem. The annual spending on mental health makes up 7% of the total budget allocated to the health sector in 2024, according to the fourth Health Sector Strategic Plan 2018-2024. However, there is a very significant increase as in 2018 the same budget represented only 1.4%. Given these limitations, Resilience-oriented Therapy offers a more cost-effective solution than traditional one-on-one therapy, which is time-consuming and less efficient. This group-based approach can be implemented in both community settings and health centers, enabling broader access to mental health support without significantly increasing costs. Medication vs psychotherapy In absence of a well-established mental health healthcare system and workforce, hospitals and health centers in Rwanda often prioritise medication over psychotherapy for mental health conditions. However, psychiatric medications are costly and require a substantial budget. Research suggests that while medication can provide short-term stabilisation, psychotherapy—especially group-based approaches—offers more effective long-term recovery and resilience-building. Integrating group-based psychotherapies, such as Resilience-oriented Therapy, can alleviate the financial burden by reducing dependency on expensive medications. For this integration to be successful, all stakeholders must collaborate to create conducive conditions by ensuring the following: Institutionalise Resilience-oriented Therapy: full integration of Resilience-oriented Therapy into policies and practices by relevant institutions, professionals, and practitioners is essential. This therapy should be included among the approved mental health interventions in Rwanda and should be integrated into university and higher education curricula to promote its understanding and application within academic circles. Prioritise mental health services and increase funding Mental health care is often overlooked in health centers and hospitals, where mental health professionals are frequently redirected to support other services, hence reducing their time and attention dedicated to clients. For better service delivery, responsibilities of mental health professionals should be clearly defined, and they should be provided with necessary logistics and support to exercise their duties. Though the government has made commendable efforts, there is a pressing need for increased financial support at all levels to adequately address mental health challenges in Rwanda. Enhanced funding will also support training, research, infrastructure, and Resilience-oriented therapy implementation. Expand training for mental health professionals More professionals need to be trained to implement Resilience-oriented Therapy at the community, health center, and hospital levels. Additionally, roles and responsibilities of mental health professionals must be clearly defined to address misunderstandings of their functions, thereby enhancing service delivery. Mental health awareness campaigns Mental health care uptake remains low (5.3%) due to limited awareness, stigma, and barriers to accessing services. Nationwide campaigns are necessary to improve understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage more people to seek mental health support. Establish a Strong Coordination and Referral System: a robust coordination and referral system between health centers, hospitals, and other community-based actors is vital. This will facilitate the smooth transfer of cases that require specialised care and ensure that individuals receive the appropriate support at every level of care. A referral and coordination system will also help to ensure the provision of a comprehensive service package in a more holistic and multisectoral system. 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Coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes still have a narrow path to get into the Big 12 Conference championship game after dropping into a four-way tie for first place with BYU, Arizona State and Iowa State. There are two clear ways for them to get in with one game left in the regular season, as confirmed by the Big 12 on Sunday according to league tiebreaker rules. First the Buffs (8-3) need to beat Oklahoma State (3-8) at home in their regular-season finale on Friday at noon ET. ∎ Then they need at least two of those other three first-place teams to lose on Saturday, thereby leaving the Buffs alone or in a two-way tie atop the standings with a 7-2 league record. ∎ Or they just need BYU to lose to Houston and Texas Tech to beat West Virginia. The latter scenario would put the Buffs in a specific three-way tie for first place that would favor them under league tiebreaker rules. If one of those scenarios happens, the Buffs will play for the Big 12 title Dec. 7 in Arlington, Texas, despite suffering a damaging 37-21 loss Saturday against Kansas . If neither of those scenarios happens, the Buffs will instead next play in a non-playoff bowl game such as the Holiday or Alamo Bowl on Dec. 27 or 28. What if all four first-place Big 12 teams win? If all four teams win next weekend, Arizona State will play Iowa State for the league title. Because Colorado has not played those other four first-place teams, the tiebreaker gets complicated and involves records against common conference opponents. The four first-place teams have four common Big 12 opponents: Kansas, Kansas State, Utah and Central Florida. Arizona State is 4-0 against those teams. BYU is 3-1. Colorado is 2-2. Iowa State is 2-1 and hosts Kansas State next week. BYU hosts Houston and Arizona State plays at Arizona on Saturday. All four first-place teams have 6-2 records in league play. RECRUITING STRATEGY: Deion Sanders debuts new talk show during amid Big 12 title chase What if three teams tie for first place? The Big 12 spelled it out like this, according to which of the four first-place teams loses and leaves a three-way tie for first place. ∎ If Colorado loses vs. Oklahoma State and the other three teams win, it would be Arizona State vs. Iowa State in the league title game ∎ If Arizona State loses but the others win, it would be Iowa State vs. BYU playing for the championship. ∎ If Iowa State loses but the others win, it would be Arizona State vs. BYU. ∎ If BYU loses but the other three win, it gets even more complicated under league tiebreaker rules and involves records against the next highest placed common opponent in the league standings. If BYU loses and the other three win, Colorado needs Texas Tech to beat West Virginia in the regular-season finale. That’s because Arizona State and Iowa State both lost to Tech while Colorado beat Tech this season. Colorado would play in the Big 12 title game in that scenario against either Arizona State or Iowa State. But if West Virginia beats Tech in that scenario, Colorado is out and Arizona State would play Iowa State for the league title. What about the five teams tied for second place? Five teams are tied for second place in the league standings with 5-3 league records: Texas Tech, Baylor, TCU, West Virginia and Kansas State. The league said they must win and see at least three of the four 6-2 teams take a loss. Follow reporter Brent Schrotenboer @Schrotenboe r. Email: bschrotenb@usatoday.com
LEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 21, 2024-- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $50 million over the next five years to establish the Low-cost Earth-abundant Na-ion Storage (LENS) Consortium. Led by DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory, the consortium includes Brookhaven National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. The LENS Consortium aims to develop high-energy, long-lasting sodium-ion batteries using safe, abundant and inexpensive materials. This initiative addresses a critical need to reduce U.S. dependence on the limited and strategically important elements used in lithium-ion batteries , paving the way for a more sustainable future in electric-vehicle technology. At present, lithium-ion batteries dominate the global energy storage market for both vehicles and stationary storage. They power devices ranging from smartphones to electric vehicles and can store energy from renewable sources like solar and wind. Relying on any single battery chemistry, however, creates vulnerabilities, and the dominant batteries today include the critical elements of lithium, cobalt and nickel. Sodium, as an abundant element, can reduce risk and increase supply chain resilience by providing a wider variety of cost-effective options. The U.S. is particularly well-suited to supply both the raw materials and innovation for sodium-ion technology because the country produces a substantial amount of the world’s sodium chloride (table salt) and sodium. Sodium-ion batteries have the potential to eliminate not just lithium in some applications, but also cobalt and nickel, providing a more affordable and sustainable solution. However, sodium-ion batteries store less energy per unit weight and volume, which results in a lower driving range — a stumbling block to such batteries competing with lithium-ion batteries. To achieve this goal, Argonne has convened a world-class team of researchers from national laboratories and universities. Each participant brings deep experience studying sodium-ion batteries. Collectively, they will work to discover and develop high-energy electrode materials, improve electrolytes, and design, integrate and benchmark battery cells. An advisory board comprising well-established and emerging companies will provide the consortium with valuable industry perspectives, with a goal of nurturing a U.S. ecosystem for sodium-ion batteries. LENS will be part of a growing portfolio within DOE on sodium-ion batteries, which includes research into the use of this emerging chemistry in electric vehicle and grid storage applications. The consortium includes eight university partners: Florida State University, University of California San Diego, University of Houston, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Maryland, University of Rhode Island, University of Wisconsin–Madison and Virginia Tech. With the involvement of all 14 partners, LENS will play a key role in training a new generation of battery scientists and researchers. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241121357177/en/ CONTACT: Christopher J. Kramer Head of Media Relations Argonne National Laboratory Office: 630.252.5580 Email:media@anl.gov KEYWORD: ILLINOIS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ALTERNATIVE VEHICLES/FUELS LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MINING/MINERALS SUSTAINABILITY OTHER AUTOMOTIVE GREEN TECHNOLOGY NATURAL RESOURCES PERFORMANCE & SPECIAL INTEREST OTHER SCIENCE RESEARCH CHEMICALS/PLASTICS OTHER ENERGY EV/ELECTRIC VEHICLES SCIENCE AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ENERGY UNIVERSITY TRANSPORT EDUCATION OTHER TECHNOLOGY GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGY BATTERIES VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY SOURCE: Argonne National Laboratory Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/21/2024 03:40 PM/DISC: 11/21/2024 03:40 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241121357177/en
About a year ago Josh Parde started making paper butterflies and accidentally discovered that giving them to someone often brightens their day. Josh said it all started with a Scout project. His mother, Janet, had been undergoing chemotherapy for cancer and he was working on origami while he waited. “Someone saw what I was doing,” he said. “He asked me about it, and I gave it to him. He smiled and it went from there. It doesn’t cure or fix anything, but it makes that person feel better in that moment. I hope people will feel like somebody cares and know they are not alone when they get a butterfly.” He said butterflies symbolize renewal, hope and love. The completed butterflies go to the April Sampson Cancer Center in Lincoln, the Rainbow House in Omaha and the I’ve Got a Name Shelter for women and children who are victims of human trafficking. People are also reading... Recap: Here's how Joey Graziadei will win 'Dancing with the Stars' They fell in love with Beatrice. So they opened a store in downtown. At the courthouse, Nov. 23, 2024 Search warrants lead to arrest of man in narcotics investigation No change in bond amounts in child abuse death case Clabaugh family presents Outstanding Educator award Harmonizers to perform Courthouse lighting ceremony planned for Sunday Kidnapping in Nebraska prompted police chase that ended with 3 dead on I-29 in Missouri Inside Nebraska volleyball’s finishing kick for a Big Ten title: First up, Wisconsin Zitel bound over to district court in death of child Just Askin': Dana Holgorsen noncommittal on future, ranking a big week for Nebraska Athletics Streaming review: 'Landman' gives Billy Bob Thornton a real gusher of a series Amie Just: Bring out the tissues — and the brooms — for Nebraska volleyball's emotional win At the courthouse, Nov. 16, 2024 Josh said he also gives them as gifts. “This one will go to someone I know that was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Maybe they’ve had a death in the family or are going through a divorce. Or maybe they’re just having a bad day. I tape them on doors at BSDC where I work,” he said. Josh said that from one box of butterflies that he gave away, the recipient is giving two away. One for the person to keep and one to give away. “So now if I remember, I will give two butterflies,” he said. He noted that wherever his mom received care, he would leave butterflies. “People remember me for the butterflies, and they are still there. There’s an impact,” he said. Josh punches a small butterfly in the corner. He’s said he’s made thousands this year. As a Scout leader, Josh started getting his troop involved in folding the butterflies. They are given a patch for their shirt with the acceptance of 250 completed origami butterflies. Only nine patches have been handed out so far. “It teaches them patience and a little bit of taking some pride in their work. Also, empathy for people who are having a hard time,” he said. Several of the Scouts in his pack of 70 have earned another award for two hours of service. Josh keeps his box of 6-inch squares, patterned origami paper stocked and has been teaching others how to fold the butterflies. “I’m hoping it spreads. I can come to teach groups, or they can do it on their own. Donations of paper and tape are appreciated. I just want to be able to give out butterflies,” he said. Janet said her cancer is nondetectable at this time. She has had side effects from the chemotherapy. Josh said he doesn’t make butterflies for the recognition. “I’ve learned there is not enough kindness in the world, and I want to add to it. It feels good to be kind,” he said. 'It doesn’t cure or fix anything, but it makes that person feel better in that moment.' — Josh Parde Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Author email {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.Unrivaled signs LSU star Flau'jae Johnson to NIL deal