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Officer kills pet dog mistaken for a coyote in Massachusetts town. The owner says it was unnecessary An animal control officer shot and killed a pet dog in a Massachusetts town after mistaking it for a coyote in an incident local police are describing as a sad mix-up. Police in Northbridge, Massachusetts, say the shooting happened on Tuesday after police received a call of a report of a coyote in a residential backyard. Police say the animal control officer went into the woods to look for the coyote and found what they thought was the animal in a threatening position and shot it. The incident happened as communities around Massachusetts and the country have dealt with an uptick in interactions between coyotes and people. Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 and was promoted to a spot on manager Gabe Kapler’s staff in 2020, becoming the majors’ first full-time female coach. Nakken has been hired as an assistant director within player development for the Guardians, who won the AL Central last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt. Nakken, 34, will work with former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa. Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat sent to restaurants nationwide. Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli, which can cause life-threatening infections. No illnesses have been reported outside of Minnesota. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City.Under Christie, Kings pledge to 'stick together'
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves delayed their game against the San Antonio Spurs by one hour on Sunday night due to an issue with the court at Target Center. The Timberwolves announced the decision about three hours before the originally scheduled tipoff time. The Spurs discovered the problem during their morning shootaround, Timberwolves spokesman Patrick Rees said. The team decided to delay the game so arena staff had enough time to install the replacement court that had to be delivered from elsewhere. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic's home was the latest residence to be burglarized in a monthslong string of break-ins targeting the houses of professional athletes across the country. Doncic's business manager, Lara Beth Seager, told reporters on Saturday that Doncic's home was targeted by thieves on Friday, according to The Dallas Morning News. A police report obtained by the outlet said the criminals got away with about $30,000 worth of jewelry. Tyler Seguin, a player for the Dallas Stars hockey team, was also the target of a break-in earlier in the year, sources confirmed to the outlet. Seguin is the highest-paid player for the Stars, signing an eight-year, $78.8 million contract in 2018. The Dallas sports stars aren't the first professional athletes to face residential burglaries this year. The NFL issued a security alert on November 21 to the player's union and teams' security directors after break-ins at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, who is also Taylor Swift's boyfriend. Sources told NFL.com at the time that the FBI was investigating the break-ins, which the agency believes are connected to a South American crime organization. "It's legit," one source familiar with the situation told . "It's a transnational crime ring, and over the last three weeks, they've focused on NBA and NFL players, and it's all over the country." The NBA also warned players in November to take additional security precautions following break-ins at the houses of Milwaukee Bucks star Bobby Portis and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley. The home of Celtics star Jaylen Brown's mother was also burglarized. The NBA sent a memo to league officials, which The Associated Press obtained, that said the FBI has connected some of the burglaries to "transnational South American Theft Groups" that are "reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices." The FBI and Seager did not immediately return requests for comment from Business Insider. Read the original article on
"Until I was 17, I was addicted to screens, completely dependent on them," shares Yoad Cahal, 22, from Haifa. "When I got home from high school, I would immediately lock myself in my room with the computer. I didn’t want to go outside or meet friends. The screen had so much to offer. "It was easier for me to experience life through the screen than in the real world. In reality, my grades dropped, I became socially disconnected and my health deteriorated. I barely ate. I would skip meals to spend more time on the computer, not even wanting to lose a few minutes heating food in the microwave. It was a time of losing weight, friends and grades." 3 View gallery Yoad Cahal ( Photo: Courtesy of Kan11 ) When did the addiction start? "Screens were always part of my life. As early as third or fourth grade, I had a cellphone with games. Later, those games were replaced by social media apps. At 14 or 15, I asked for a PlayStation as a birthday gift, and I got it. That’s when my time in front of the computer became more intense and serious. "At first, it was a social activity—I’d go to friends’ houses and play with them. Then I started downloading games so I could play at home. Eventually, it became the first thing I did when I got home. I even started looking for ways to shorten the trip back from school. I’d turn down offers to hang out with friends just to get to the computer. Then came the stage where I’d leave school early to play. The more the addiction grew, the less time I spent outside the game." "I would spend endless time on social media, scrolling and scrolling until I ended up looking at completely random things. When you’re uncomfortable with your body, your social situation or your grades—and I never liked structured environments—it’s easier to escape. But my main addiction was to computer games like Fortnite and FIFA, where I could live the lives of characters I wished were mine instead of my own. "After several years of this, around the age of 17, I started realizing something was wrong. I could feel how much I was suffering, not just mentally but physically—I had eye strain and headaches. I would literally collapse into bed when the pain of being in front of the screen became too much. But the next day, I’d be right back at the computer, skipping school to sit in front of the screen. From the moment I opened my eyes until I went to sleep, I lived in the virtual world. On peak days, I spent 12 hours on the computer. "And even when you’re not at the computer, you’re constantly thinking about it. At school, I’d sketch out what I’d do when I got back to the computer, obsessing over it, and I couldn’t relax until I was back in front of the screen." 3 View gallery ( Photo: Courtesy of Kan11 ) What was your relationship with your parents like? "My parents are divorced. My mom worked two or three jobs at the time and would come home late. Even though she was busy, she always cared for me—she’d make sure I had food and ask how I was feeling. Still, years later, she told me, ‘As a parent, it’s convenient when your child has something to do. Sometimes, you just need your peace.’ Because the process was gradual, it took time before they raised a red flag. "At first, they tried to punish me and take away the screen, but it didn’t change how I felt. Today, as someone who helps parents with children struggling with screen addiction, I try to explain that the screen itself isn’t the problem. If you try to suddenly separate a child from their screen, they’ll react defensively, seeing it as their best friend, and turn against the parent. The result will be the opposite of what you want." How did you eventually break free from it? "My parents noticed how bad things had gotten. They were very communicative and tried to reach out to me, making it clear they were there for me. My dad started coming over twice a week to spend time with me and my sister. Each time, he’d suggest going out or doing something together. The most I could offer was to let him take a controller and play with me on the computer. He never stopped suggesting, never gave up, even though I kept refusing. In a way, he kept giving me the choice, and eventually, the ‘no’ turned into a ‘yes.’ "When I started feeling terrible about my situation, I opened the door they left for me. I went out for coffee with my dad, sat on the balcony with my mom. People don’t realize that the best replacement for a screen is human connection. "Around the age of 17, I became fully aware of my situation. For months, I couldn’t even touch the computer—it disgusted me because I realized it was making me hate myself. I suddenly wanted to cut back, do something else, breathe, go outside. I gradually reduced my screen time with that awareness. In my free time, I started going to cafes with my dad or hanging out with friends. My dad, who’s a business consultant, began teaching me things you don’t learn in school, and I found them fascinating. 3 View gallery ( Photo: Courtesy of Kan11 ) Get the Ynetnews app on your smartphone: Google Play : https://bit.ly/4eJ37pE | Apple App Store : https://bit.ly/3ZL7iNv "I eventually returned to the screen, but this time as a tool—to learn, grow and find things to help me develop. By the time I turned 18, I was ‘clean.’ After what I went through, I realized this is a problem many kids face. I wanted to help others in the position I was once in. I turned my struggle into a business, creating a program for parents called Connecting to Reality, with online content available to help families." What can you say to parents, from the perspective of someone who has experienced this? "It’s less about how much time the child spends on the screen and more about how they behave when they’re not on it. If they’re restless and uneasy when disconnected, that’s the real sign. Many kids are drawn to screens because they’re bored and looking for easy, accessible stimulation—just like many adults. A child’s dependence shows when they’re agitated and struggle with even small activities, like going to school or taking a family trip, because they’re away from the screen. "Parents think the screen is the problem, but it’s not—it’s a symptom. Some kids smoke or drink, and those behaviors are also symptoms of something deeper. Don’t be angry at your child for reaching this point—approach them with empathy." Looking back, what led to your screen addiction? "The need for control over my life. As a kid, your parents tell you what to do, your teachers tell you what to do and sometimes even your friends. I didn’t get along with structured environments and rigid rules—I couldn’t find logic in them. But on the computer, it was different because I set the rules. On the computer, you have a whole world you shape, define, and control according to your desires. It made more sense to keep living there. "Today, I mainly use screens for work. They’ve become a tool, not a dependency. I don’t spend hours scrolling, and I carefully control the content and people I choose to follow. I seek content that provides value." What would you say to a child struggling to let go of the screen? "I understand them. They feel like everyone is mad at them because of this addiction, and they feel guilty. It’s important to remove that guilt from them. When someone feels guilty, it’s impossible to influence them." >
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