Columbus, OH

The Independent

During an era of English cricket that is most often remembered for its lean years, Graham Thorpe established himself as a player with the class and calibre to stand above the crowd.Most England fans might happily forget the 90s entirely were it not for the emergence of Thorpe, who burst on to the scene in 1993 with an Ashes century on Test debut and bowed out with a hundred caps to his name 12 years later.Such longevity was an achievement in itself at a time when team selection often appeared to be determined by lucky dip and the left-hander played...

Graham Thorpe: Classy batter who helped carry England during the lean 1990s

Former England batter Graham Thorpe has died at the age of 55, the England and Wales Cricket Board has announced.Thorpe won 100 Test caps during a stellar England career and was regarded as one of the best batters of his generation, with his international exploits running alongside a 17-year spell with his county side Surrey.“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away,” the ECB said.It is with great sadness that we share the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away.There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep...

Former England batter Graham Thorpe dies aged 55

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Cricket On SI

By Caroline Chepkorir The 33-year-old cricketer took a break from cricket after England's exit from the ICC T20 World Cup. Initially, it was thought that he mig

The Hundred 2024: Joe Buttler Ruled Out

Opener Emilio Gay will join County Championship Division One side Durham from Northamptonshire on a three-year deal from the 2025 season onwards. Gay, 24, came through Division Two club Northants' academy and made his senior debut as a teenager in 2019. He has scored more than 2,700 first-class runs and...

Batter Gay to join Durham from Northants

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Cheryl E Preston

Hope Logan Spencer (Anikka Noelle) was the voice of reason on The Bold and the Beautiful until recently. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) has said many times that Hoep is fair, and he admires her morals. The writers have recently shifted the character, and Virginia fans differ on how they feel about it.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans don't agree on the new version of Hope Logan Spencer

Ocilla, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

Tampa, FL

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

A university student "died for 25 minutes" in a US hospital after suffering "extreme sunburn" during a summer camp. Charlie Vincent, from Northamptonshire, suffered cardiac arrest during surgery. He was put into in an induced coma for a week, with doctors fearing he would need heart and kidney transplants. His...

Sunburn victim 'died for 25 minutes' in hospital

Brandon, FL

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Hey taco lovers! Here's a heads-up about a recent hiccup at Romi's Tacos in Brandon, Florida. Known for its fresh, homemade Mexican eats and lively atmosphere, Romi's has been a go-to spot for those craving authentic flavors and good vibes.

Popular Florida Taco Joint Closed Again for dead millipedes, rodent droppings, and a live roach

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Two men, who tried to flee the country part way through a trial over the death of a man, have been caught at Manchester Airport. Osama Saeed, 32, and Asgar Taj, 35, fled in October 2023, during their trial for causing the death of Asad Rashid, 34, who was hit in a street race between two cars and two motorcyclists on the A34 Handforth bypass on 15 September 2020.

Men arrested at airport after trying to flee trial

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Tallahassee, FL

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Savannah, GA

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Go-Ahead London said Derek Thomas was fatally injured "while on his way home from work".

Police hunt man after bus driver fatally stabbed

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

The National Hurricane Center is forecasting a “historic” rain storm for the next several days. Cities and counties throughout Coastal Georgia, plus the State of Georgia, have declared a State of Emergency. The Current staff is keeping track of emergency information and passing it to you. Click on your county below to get updated info.

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A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

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Hampshire beats Lancashire by 70 runs in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup

By Caroline Chepkorir Felix Organ scored 74 runs off 57 balls before Brad Wheal and John Turner destroyed Lancashire's batting lineup, ending their chances of...

Hampshire beats Lancashire by 70 runs in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup

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