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By now the Haka is easily recognizable thanks to social media helping to spread Māori culture. The war dance that  creates exaggerated animated faces out of the people participating is done for special occasions, funerals and yes, even rugby games. New Zealand's ruby team the All Blacks do the Haka before their rugby matches on the field in front of their opponents.Typically during the Haka the opponents watch respectfully before the whistle blows and the teams face off. But the All Blacks aren't the only ones coming to the field with their traditional war dance. The All Blacks stood center field across Fiji's national union rugby team, the Flying Fijians who greeted the New Zealanders with the Cibi.The Cibi is the Fijian traditional war dance that has been performed at rugby games since 1939, with similar emotion and gestures of the Haka. Like the Haka, the Cibi is generally performed during celebrations though it started as a dance performed before or after war. 

New Zealand's rugby team and their Haka gets face to face with Fiji's immaculate 'Cibi' dance

REPORT: Warren Gatland’s Welsh side ended one of the longest seasons in the history of the game with a morale-boosting 36-35 win over the Reds, ending their eight-match losing streak in 2024. The first win of the year seemed to have been lost despite a 17-point second-half lead when...

Wales survive Reds scare with morale-boosting victory

Look, we get it. It’s a passionate nation that loves the game. But what becomes increasingly apparent with South Africa, at all levels, is that the bite doesn’t match the bark. The South African game is sold by all of its patriotic supporters as the greatest thing since...

Kiwi view: How 'barking Boks' lost their bite

San Diego, CA

The Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The All Blacks will play Fiji in San Diego on Friday night in the latest step in an effort by New Zealand Rugby to penetrate the U.S. sporting market. The match was initially scheduled to be played at Hamilton, New Zealand, but the sport’s...

All Blacks and Fiji play a test in San Diego as rugby tries to crack the American market

WATCH as retired refereeing legend Nigel Owens unpacks some hotly debated talking points during the second Test between South Africa and Ireland. Speaking on World Rugby’s Whistle Watch, Owens puts the spotlight on Caelan Doris and James Ryan’s clear-out on Malcolm Marx during Ireland’s 25-24 win over the Springboks in Durban.

VIDEO: Nigel Owens' verdict on officials in Ireland's win over Boks

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Colorado State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the northern/central High Plains into the northern/central Plains on Friday, with the most organized storms from far northeast Colorado into central Nebraska. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes; Central Plains; Late Afternoon; July 19, 202

The Independent

Regan Grace will start for Wales in only his third game of rugby union when Warren Gatland’s team face Queensland Reds on Friday.Wales’ Australia tour finale in Brisbane – a non-cap game – sees 27-year-old Grace selected among 10 changes following the second of two Test defeats against the Wallabies.Grace, who scored 89 tries for St Helens during a rugby league career that saw him feature in three Grand Final-winning teams, is under contract with Bath until the end of next season.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳  𝗧Î𝗠 𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗥𝗨  🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👊 The match day 23 for an uncapped fixture against @Reds_Rugby on Friday.Read more...

Rugby union rookie Regan Grace handed Wales start against Queensland

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Bryan County, GA

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The Current GA

South Korean automaker Hyundai announced Tuesday that its top-selling electric vehicle, the IONIQ 5, will be the first model to roll off the assembly line at its $7.6 billion EV and battery plant currently under construction in Bryan County near Savannah.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV model will be first off Bryan County assembly line

Marseille has completed their signing of Mason Greenwood from Manchester United for £26.7 million ($35 million) and includes add-ons and a substantial sell-on clause. Greenwood will play for former Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi, who was named Marseille’s new head coach in June. Greenwood scored...

Mason Greenwood To Marseille From United On $35M Transfer

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

PREVIEW: Waterkloof will line up local giants Affies this weekend, while Grey College and DHS will be out to prove a point in the derbies staged in Bloemfontein and Durban. After a long holiday – and for many of the Western Cape teams, another unexpected break due to the heavy rainfall in the region – all of the top-ranked teams will be in action this Saturday.

Pretoria derby an acid test for Klofies

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Are you looking for a "big FLOOFY goofball who loves to give kisses"? Then meet Booky, a two-year and 8-month-old male currently available for adoption through Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing in at 51 lbs, this lovable canine is ready to find his forever home.

Meet Booky: The Big Goofball Looking for Love

Scituate, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a sweet dog named Ladybird who was abandoned in a state forest. Found nearly starved and fending for herself, Ladybird has shown incredible strength and an inspiring willingness to trust humans again. Despite her traumatic past, she is described as a dog that "loves humans."

Meet Ladybird: Found Abandoned In State Forest Now Looking For Love

Saracens have signed forward Harry Wilson from Championship side Doncaster Knights. The 27-year-old, who can play at lock or across the back row, was an ever-present for Doncaster and scored four tries as they finished sixth in the Championship last season. He has previously played for Hartpury, London Scottish and...

Saracens sign Doncaster forward Wilson

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Hollie Davidson will make rugby union history on Saturday when she becomes the first woman to referee world champions South Africa in a Test match.The Scottish official will take charge of the Springboks’ clash against Portugal in Bloemfontein.“I think it will be a really energetic game at altitude, so that is a challenge in itself, but I think the occasion will be fantastic,” Davidson told Scottish Rugby following her appointment to the fixture.Hollie Davidson's star continues to rise 🌟The 31-year-old Scot will take the whistle in Bloem for the Test between the Springboks and Portugal 🇿🇦🆚🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/qz5Rglu7tu— SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby)...

Hollie Davidson set to make history as she referees South Africa v Portugal Test

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Beauden starts as All Blacks bring in six uncapped players for Fiji

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: New Zealand made 11 changes to the team to face Fiji in San Diego, with Beauden Barrett starting at fullback, a debut for centre...

Beauden starts as All Blacks bring in six uncapped players for Fiji

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