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Pennsylvania Man Threatened to Behead Biden in ‘Front of Everybody’: Feds

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BKFC 61 results: Rivera vs Straus

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BKFC 61 airs live from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Saturday, May 11. Headlining the bare knuckle boxing fight card, Jimmie Rivera of Ramsey, NJ and Daniel Straus of Cincinnati, OH square off at featherweight.

Also on the card, Michael Trizano of New York and Louie Lopez of Helena, Montana go head to head at lightweight. Florida’s Ryan Reber faces Anthony Foye of North Carolina at bantamweight. Sarah Click of Bourne, Massachusetts and Indiana’s Natalie Gage clash at women’s strawweight.

Plus, Zachary Calmus of Gloucester, Massachusetts takes on Connor McKenna of Saint Albans, Vermont at heavyweight. Also at heavyweight, Patrick Brady of Sewell, New Jersey meets Lewis Rumsey of Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Among the prelims, Chris Sarro of Blue Hill, Maine goes up against Scott Roberts of Dana Point, California at heavyweight. Pat Casey of Springfield, Massachusetts fights Sam Watford of New York at middleweight. The featherweight bout between Dylan Felion of Rutland, Vermont and Florida’s Danny Pettit kicks off the action.

BKFC 61: Rivera vs Straus live stream

Broadcast: Prime Video
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT
Prelims: 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT

BKFC 61: Rivera vs Straus results

Get BKFC 61: Rivera vs Straus full fight card results below.

Main card

  • Jimmie Rivera def. Daniel Straus by unanimous decision (50-45, 48-47, 50-45) | See photos
  • Michael Trizano def. Louie Lopez by (punches, R1 at 1:02)
  • Ryan Reber def. Anthony Foye by unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 48-47)
  • Natalie Gage def. Sarah Click by TKO (doctor stoppage, R2 at 2:00)
  • Rick Hawn def. Stephen Stengel by…

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More to be done to advance women’s empowerment, says SRSG Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert [EN/AR/KU]

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19 May 2024, Baghdad: Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert met with civil society representatives and Women Advisory Groups (WAG) members from Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, along with Ajay Madiwale, UN Women Country Representative. The meeting was an opportunity to exchange views on ongoing efforts towards, as well as residual challenges to, the advancement of women’s rights in Iraq.

The participants highlighted the critical role civil society plays in promoting women’s empowerment, the need for progress on key legislation to protect women’s rights in Iraq, such as the Anti-Domestic Violence Law, and the value of women’s full participation in decision-making processes. They emphasized the distinct challenges facing specific categories of women, including women and girls with disabilities and women from minority groups.

During the meeting, SRSG Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert stressed that any pending legislation should have the protection of women and girls as a core objective. “There are genuine concerns, not just from women, but from all those in favour of promoting a safe and just society. As I leave Iraq, I laud the efforts of Iraqi women and men in advocating for legislation that supports the empowerment of women and girls. What’s more, any legislation related to children should be guided only by the best interests of the child.”

“As I have said before, too many women have been blocked from taking a seat at the table. And some of those who have gained a seat find themselves, still, excluded from decision-making processes. Women’s empowerment must go beyond symbolism.”

“And yes, the need for an active, empowered and protected civil society is as pressing as ever”, the SRSG concluded.

At the end of the meeting, SRSG Hennis-Plasschaert noted that UN Iraq would continue…

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Native-Owned Ginew Expands Into Women’s Denim

Ginew, the Native American-owned denim brand founded by Dr. Amanda Bruegl, who is of Oneida, Stockbridge-Munsee descent and Dr. Erik Brodt of the Ojibwe tribe, is on a new journey: women’s wear.

Founded in 2010 as a small-batch men’s brand focused on heirloom-quality garments and storytelling, Portland, Ore.-based Ginew has steadily gained a following with denim heads for its contemporary vision of Native American style with Ojibwe, Oneida and Stockbridge-Munsee design elements and love for selvedge denim.

The brand’s focus remains the same for its new women’s collection. “We designed for the eco-conscious and purpose-driven woman who advocates for and appreciates Native culture, story, and style,” Bruegl and Brodt told Rivet.

Ginew stepped into women’s wear last fall with “true Americana cuts” like the Ozelda, a high-rise, straight jean made with deadstock stretch selvedge denim. Courtesy of Ginew

Ginew stepped into women’s wear last fall with “true Americana cuts” like the Ozelda, a high-rise, straight jean made with deadstock stretch selvedge denim, and the Niizhoo coat. Modeled after a contemporary Type II style, the denim coat is lined with Native American artist Addie Roanhorse’s colorful Gently Strikes design woven by Pendleton Woolen Mills.

Roanhorse is a multidisciplinary artist residing on the Osage Nation Reservation. In 2023, she was appointed by Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear as the Osage Nation Ambassador for the movie “Killers of the Flower Moon” directed by Martin Scorsese.

This spring, Ginew expanded the line by adding cropped carpenter jeans, ruffle tops and a strawberry print tee—a nod to the fruit being the first medicine in the Oneida community.

The collection is available in sizes XS-XXL for tops and 24-32 for most bottoms. Prices range from…

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Residents air out concerns about bridge restrictions in Luzerne County

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Fever Pitch: Caitlin Clark has the chance to add her name to short list of sports’ game-changers

Pro football, from modest beginnings, had taken precarious root in the mid-1920s, but it had yet to spread much beyond the Midwest, and had yet to convince many of the biggest college stars of the day to make a career of it.

Then along came Red Grange, a household name at Illinois. After his final college game in 1925, the powerful runner signed a contract with the Chicago Bears that would vault the NFL into the country’s sports consciousness. He didn’t play long, in Chicago or New York, and purists looked down upon the spectacle of college hero playing in what was considered a roguish brand of football. Grange made it respectable.

But Grange’s first game drew 40,000, and crowds built during a barnstorming tour. In December 1925, nearly 70,000 showed at the Polo Grounds in New York to see Grange play and possibly save the struggling, new franchise called the Giants. Pro football was around to stay.

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Harold “Red” Grange made pro football “respectable.”

Every so often, an athlete comes along that combines must-see skill, dynamic personality and some hard-to-define “it factor” to change the trajectory of a sport or a league. Before Grange, Babe Ruth completely changed the way baseball was played and the fans clearly approved. Decades after Grange, Joe Namath made pro football prime-time entertainment. There were great, popular golfers before and after Tiger Woods, great basketball players before and after Michael Jordan, but each brought new levels of popularity to their sports.

Such athletes have become rare, as nearly all sports have settled into their place in American consciousness.

But Caitlin Clark, about to make her WNBA debut at Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday night, has such an opportunity. As her college career at Iowa reached…

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UN Envoy Outlines Iraq’s Growth And Ongoing Struggles

Saturday, 18 May 2024, 4:20 am
Press Release: UN News

16 May 2024

Peace and Security

Iraq is a nation brimming with potential but still haunted by legacies of past turmoil, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for the country, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, said in a briefing to the Security Council on Thursday.

Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert, also the head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), cited notable advancements in infrastructure, economic reforms, and regional influence, signalling an Iraq on the rise.

“[Today] Iraq looks different to the country to which UNAMI was first deployed some 20 years ago. Indeed, it looks different to the country I arrived in, in 2018. We are, so to speak, witnessing an Iraq on the rise,” she said.

However, she acknowledged challenges such as corruption, factionalism, impunity and armed actors remain significant hurdles.

“While the Government is tackling these scourges, they still represent major hurdles to be overcome,” she added.

“The same goes for feelings of marginalization and exclusion, which are spreading in and among certain communities. If left unaddressed, they risk fanning the flames of intra- and inter-community tension.”

Protect human rights

The senior UN official expressed worries over a recent increase in unannounced executions under anti-terrorism laws.

Additionally, the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Iraqis are yet to be fully safeguarded, she continued, noting that women’s empowerment remains a critical issue, with many women still waiting for a seat at the decision-making table.

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Baseball Recap: MMI Preparatory School has no trouble against Hanover Area

In what’s become a running theme this season, MMI Preparatory School gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Hanover Area Hawkeyes as MMI Preparatory School made off with a 12-4 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for MMI Preparatory School considering their one-run performance the matchup before.

Andrew Burns made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn’t allow a single earned run while striking out ten over 6.1 innings pitched. Burns has been consistent recently: he hasn’t tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Burns was also solid in the batter’s box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.

In other batting news, MMI Preparatory School got a massive performance out of Zack Yenchko, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Heath Williams, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

On Hanover Area’s side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayden Cruz, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

MMI Preparatory School’s victory bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Hanover Area, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.

MMI Preparatory School does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hanover Area, they will be playing at home against Greater Nanticoke Area at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Hanover Area is facing Greater Nanticoke Area at the right time seeing as Greater…

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Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular Starring Shawn Klush Returns to Mohegan Pennsylvania This May

Shawn Klush impersonating Elvis Presley in a white suit and holding a black hollow bodied guitar.

WILKES-BARRE, PA — Actor, entertainer, recording artist and ultimate Elvis tribute artist, Shawn Klush, is set to headline the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Saturday, May 25th. Doors for the Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular starring Shawn Klush open at 6:00pm and the magic starts at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $25 via ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased with Momentum Dollars and all other forms of payment at the Mohegan Pennsylvania Box Office located at the Hotel Front Desk, subject to availability.

Shawn Klush was born and raised in Pittston, Pennsylvania. He was named the first ever “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” by Elvis Presley Enterprises and the “World’s Greatest Elvis” by the British Broadcasting Corporation in London. Shawn was a featured performer on The Late Show with David Letterman, performing for over 5 million viewers with the entire CBS Orchestra on network television. In 2016, he portrayed Elvis in an HBO series called Vinyl, produced by Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger.

Throughout the years, Shawn Klush has performed with Elvis’ closest friends, musicians and singers such as JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet, The Jordanaires, The Imperials, DJ Fontana, Charlie Hodge, Jerry Scheff, The Sweet Inspirations, Joe Guercio, Jerry Schilling and Joe Esposito.

This is an all-ages show. However, most areas of Mohegan Pennsylvania are 21+ including the hotel, casino floor, and most restaurants. All attendees under 21 must be accompanied by an adult, enter via the hotel and convention center entrance, and proceed directly to the Keystone Grand Ballroom.

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