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Whales can live way longer than scientists had thought

Southern right whales have lifespans that reach well past 100 years, and 10% may live past 130 years, according to our new research published in the journal Science Advances. Survivorship curves show female right whales can live to very old ages, but humans are causing North Atlantic right whales to die well short of their potential. Twenty-five years ago, scientists …

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4 days, 19 hours ago

Atlantic City mayor indicted for allegedly asking his daughter to recant claims that he abused her

Associated Press

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. has been indicted on a witness tampering charge for allegedly asking his daughter to recant claims she made to law enforcement officials that he abused her, prosecutors said Wednesday. On Wednesday, his attorney, Edwin Jacobs, called the indictment “another clumsy effort by the county prosecutor to intrude into the private …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Florida Atlantic plays Kennesaw State in non-conference showdown

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Kennesaw State Owls at Florida Atlantic Owls Boca Raton, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida Atlantic hosts Kennesaw State in a non-conference matchup. Florida Atlantic is shooting 35.3% from the field this season, 3.3 percentage points lower than the 38.6% Kennesaw State allows …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Florida Atlantic earns 85-63 win over Jacksonville

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BOCA RATON, Fla. — Matas Vokietaitis had 17 points in Florida Atlantic’s 85-63 win against Jacksonville on Tuesday night. Kaleb Glenn shot 6 of 11 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 4 from the line to finish …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Spence leads Jacksonville against Florida Atlantic after 20-point game

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Jacksonville Dolphins at Florida Atlantic Owls Boca Raton, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Owls -13.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: Jacksonville faces Florida Atlantic after Jakari Spence scored 20 points in Jacksonville’s 88-67 win against the Florida Tech Panthers. Florida Atlantic averages …

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2 weeks ago

Spence leads Jacksonville against Florida Atlantic after 20-point game

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Jacksonville Dolphins at Florida Atlantic Owls Boca Raton, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jacksonville visits Florida Atlantic after Jakari Spence scored 20 points in Jacksonville’s 88-67 victory over the Florida Tech Panthers. Florida Atlantic scores 85.9 points while outscoring opponents by 8.0 points …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Red Wings take losing streak into game against the Sabres

Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres Buffalo, New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings head into the matchup against the Buffalo Sabres as losers of five games in a row. The Red Wings have a -16 scoring differential, with 67 total goals scored and 83 conceded. LAST 10 GAMES: Sabres: 3-5-2, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.1 …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

No. 9 TCU women improve to 9-0 with win over FAU in their first ever as a top 10 team

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! FORT WORTH, Texas — Hailey Van Lith scored 16 points, Sedona Prince added 14 and ninth-ranked TCU overwhelmed Florida Atlantic 78-42 on Wednesday night, giving the Horned Frogs a victory in their first game ever as a top 10 team. Takeaways Florida Atlantic: The Owls …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Tricks to turbocharge your loyalty card points - and little-known ruses to squeeze extra from Nectar and Clubcard

Daily Mail

Almost all UK shoppers know the benefit of joining a loyalty scheme – as many as 97 per cent of shoppers are members of at least one. Card tricks: We have unearthed the best strategies to get the most out of the top loyalty schemes: Tesco Clubcard, Sainsbury's Nectar and Boots Advantage Card Follow Energy price-cap - and receive at …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

The Atlantic publishes hit job against PM Modi: Here’s how the propaganda piece cherry-picks facts to attack the Indian leader

Op India

“For India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strength is everything.” A hit job on Indian PM Modi was published by American magazine The Atlantic on the 29th of November. The hit job titled “How a Strongman Made Himself Look Weak” claims that PM Modi responds to criticism within India by ‘co-opting’ the media and ‘repressing’ the religious minorities. Daniel Block, who …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban

Associated Press

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Workers pushing for an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictions. “She should be ashamed of herself,” said Ray Jensen, assistant director of United Auto Workers Region 9, which represents dealers at three Atlantic City casinos …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Zach Kittley finalizes agreement to take over as Florida Atlantic coach

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Kittley — the Texas Tech offensive coordinator for the last three seasons — is the new head coach at FAU, with the deal getting announced on Monday night. “Zach is one of the most innovative offensive minds in the game, and I am confident in his …

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Johnson’s 17, Muniz’s game-winner lead FGCU past Florida Atlantic, 80-78

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BOCA RATON, Fla. — Dallion Johnson led FGCU with 17 points and Jevin Muniz hit the game-winning jump shot as time expired as the Eagles beat Florida Atlantic 80-78 on Saturday night. Muniz scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 11, including 4 for 6 …

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Lightning in action against the Maple Leafs following overtime win

Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Maple Leafs -122, Lightning +101; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after the Lightning knocked off the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime. The Maple Leafs are 5-3-0 in games they serve fewer penalty minutes than their …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end, leaving widespread damage in its wake

Associated Press

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close Saturday, bringing to an end a season that saw 11 hurricanes compared to the average seven, and death and destruction hundreds of miles from where storms came ashore on the U.S. Gulf Coast. In October, Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified and the storm’s maximum wind speeds hit a screaming 180 mph, making …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

FGCU plays Florida Atlantic, looks to break road losing streak

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Florida Gulf Coast Eagles at Florida Atlantic Owls Boca Raton, Florida; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: FGCU travels to Florida Atlantic looking to end its three-game road skid. Florida Atlantic averages 10.1 made 3-pointers per game, 3.7 more made shots than the 6.4 per …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was the deadliest in nearly two decades

NPR

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was the deadliest in nearly two decades toggle caption NASA/via Getty Images MIAMI — One of the deadliest and most costly hurricane seasons ever seen in the Atlantic officially comes to a close on Saturday. In the U.S., more than 150 people died from direct causes in the season's deadliest storm, Hurricane Helene, which tore …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sand coming to Atlantic City’s eroding beaches is better late than never, casinos say

Associated Press

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City is finally getting a beach replenishment project that casinos say is essential for visitors who have had precious little space to spread their towels for two sand-starved summers. Atlantic City last received beach replenishment in 2020, and was due for additional sand in 2023. “It affects every business from the largest casino to the …

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4 weeks ago

Virgin Atlantic CEO warns that Rolls-Royce engine issue will persist throughout 2025

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Virgin Atlantic’s boss has warned flight cancellations due to problems with Rolls-Royce engines fitted to some …

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4 weeks ago

Gaganyaan’s unmanned mission likely in March next year; ISRO to track from Pacific, Atlantic oceans

Live Mint

Gaganyaan’s unmanned mission is likely to begin as early as March next year to prepare for India’s most ambitious space project, its manned mission in 2026. According to a CNN-News18 report, the Indian Space Research Organisation will send ships carrying scientists to be stationed at observation points in the Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans to monitor the unmanned mission. Tentative …

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1 month ago

Atlantic City casino earnings fall nearly 14% in 3rd quarter

Associated Press

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City’s casinos saw their operating profits decline by nearly 14% in the third quarter of this year, figures released Friday by New Jersey gambling regulators show. The state Division of Gaming Enforcement issued statistics showing that the nine casinos had a collective gross operating profit of $236.5 million in the third quarter. James Plousis, chairman …

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1 month ago

Casino workers who want smoking ended demonstrate in New Jersey

Associated Press

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — With their push to end smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos going nowhere fast in either the courts or the state Legislature, casino workers and supporters of smoke-free gambling halls demonstrated Thursday outside a hotel where New Jersey’s governor was due to speak. The workers have been pushing for four years to end an exemption in New …

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1 month ago

Maddux Trujillo’s 39-yard, walk-off field goal in OT gives Temple 18-15 win over Florida Atlantic

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! PHILADELPHIA — Maddux Trujillo made four field goals, including a walk-off 39-yarder in overtime to give Temple an 18-15 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday. CJ Campbell’s 1-yard touchdown run with 34 seconds left in regulation pulled the Owls within 15-13. Terrez Worthy’s 1-yard touchdown run …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Cost of flights to hit record high next year amid aircraft supply crisis, experts warn

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Engine issue: Older Boeing 787 Dreamliners are particularly affected by the parts shortage Virgin Atlantic also …

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Whales can live way longer than scientists had thought

Atlantic City mayor indicted for allegedly asking his daughter to recant claims that he abused her

Florida Atlantic plays Kennesaw State in non-conference showdown

Florida Atlantic earns 85-63 win over Jacksonville

Spence leads Jacksonville against Florida Atlantic after 20-point game

Spence leads Jacksonville against Florida Atlantic after 20-point game

Red Wings take losing streak into game against the Sabres

No. 9 TCU women improve to 9-0 with win over FAU in their first ever as a top 10 team

Tricks to turbocharge your loyalty card points - and little-known ruses to squeeze extra from Nectar and Clubcard

The Atlantic publishes hit job against PM Modi: Here’s how the propaganda piece cherry-picks facts to attack the Indian leader

Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban

Zach Kittley finalizes agreement to take over as Florida Atlantic coach

Johnson’s 17, Muniz’s game-winner lead FGCU past Florida Atlantic, 80-78

Lightning in action against the Maple Leafs following overtime win

Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end, leaving widespread damage in its wake

FGCU plays Florida Atlantic, looks to break road losing streak

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was the deadliest in nearly two decades

Sand coming to Atlantic City’s eroding beaches is better late than never, casinos say

Virgin Atlantic CEO warns that Rolls-Royce engine issue will persist throughout 2025

Gaganyaan’s unmanned mission likely in March next year; ISRO to track from Pacific, Atlantic oceans

Atlantic City casino earnings fall nearly 14% in 3rd quarter

Casino workers who want smoking ended demonstrate in New Jersey

Maddux Trujillo’s 39-yard, walk-off field goal in OT gives Temple 18-15 win over Florida Atlantic

Cost of flights to hit record high next year amid aircraft supply crisis, experts warn