https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u en-us 2023-01-28 14:11:16 UTC 2023-03-23 16:02:54 UTC hello@padlet.com cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2459840323 President Joe Biden released a statement on January 27 regarding the murder of Tyre Nichols. Mr. Nichols' death was preceded by a beating from police and he later passed from his extensive injuries. In his statement, Biden acknowledged the difficulties many Black and Brown Americans go through on a daily basis regarding police misconduct.]]> 2023-01-28 15:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2459840323 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2459950201 Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner and Vice Chairman Marco Rubio voiced their concerns over the organizations inability to retrieve classified documents from former presidents. Former Vice President Mike Pence, Former President Donald Trump, and President Joe Biden are all accused of holding classified documents in their personal homes. Pence and Trump are rumored to be compliant with the searches but the Department of Justice was needed to step in with the current President.]]> 2023-01-28 19:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2459950201 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2459957465 Even though Alabama's anti-abortion bill is not meant to chastise women who have abortions, the state's Republican attorney general, Steve Marshall, stated this week that women who take prescription medicine to stop their pregnancies might face legal action under a chemical-endangerment statute. The Alabama state legislature created the chemical endangerment statute in 2006 amid increasing drug use with the intention of protecting children from chemicals in the household.]]> 2023-01-28 19:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2459957465 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2464763568 On Friday, after violent storms and tornadoes ravaged the region, killing at least nine people, destroying thousands of homes, and knocking out power for tens of thousands of others, recovery and search operations continued across the South. Alabama, Georgia, and Kentucky all received at least 37 preliminary tornado reports. Autauga County in central Alabama saw at least seven fatalities, and two more fatalities, one a 5-year-old boy, occurred in Georgia. In Spalding County, Georgia, damage from what appeared to be two EF-3 and EF-2 tornadoes was discovered.]]> 2023-02-01 15:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2464763568 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2464772201 At Monday's Madison City Council meeting, Keegan Mumaw, the festival's grant manager, and president of the Madison Street Festival, Crystal McBrayer, revealed the grant recipients for 2022. A 501(c)3 non-profit organization called Madison Street Festival is dedicated to helping students by funding outstanding educational initiatives. After a two-year absence, the Madison Street Festival organization returned in 2022 with a three-part purpose. McBrayer stated, "Our mission is ultimately to support students of all ages by providing access to education and educational programs."]]> 2023-02-01 15:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2464772201 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2466780810 The new district lines will apply for voters in future elections. Based on the results of the 2020 Census, the Madison County Commission will vote on Jan. 5 to adopt new boundaries for the county's six districts. The commission will consider adopting a resolution to change district boundaries, which will become effective following the General Election scheduled for November 2024.]]> 2023-02-02 21:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2466780810 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2476697275 Seventh-grader Clarice Phelps, who lives in Nashville's Edgehill public housing, was motivated to pursue a career in space exploration by Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to fly into space. Despite discrimination because of her ethnicity, gender, or family's financial situation, Phelps was able to produce a discovery that would alter how scientists catalog the universe's constituent parts. Even if others' skepticism still reverberates in her thoughts, Phelps feels obligated to mentor children like the one she once was because she was the first Black woman to break such scientific ground.]]> 2023-02-10 17:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2476697275 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2476699911 According to information provided to CNN by the digital marketing monitoring company Pathmatics, more than half of Twitter's top 1,000 advertisers in September had stopped using the service in January. According to statistics collected through January 25th, major companies like Coca-Cola, Unilever, Jeep, and Merck had stopped spending money on advertising as of January. ]]> 2023-02-10 17:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2476699911 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2476702480 A record number of US adults—50.4 million—are anticipated to wager on Super Bowl Sunday, signaling the hefty cost of the sports gambling gold rush. It is becoming simpler, quicker, and more alluring for people to wager on games, which causes gambling problems.]]> 2023-02-10 17:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2476702480 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2485308715 The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the sale of a nasal spray version of Narcan, an opioid overdose antidote, in vending machines, big box retailers, grocery stores, and gas stations. Two FDA advisory panels unanimously voted in favor of making the spray available without a prescription, but the final decision rests with FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf.]]> 2023-02-16 17:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2485308715 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2485319930 The battle for control of the House of Representatives is becoming more of a spectator sport, with as many as a dozen or more states potentially redrawing the boundaries controlling their congressional elections before the 2024 election, potentially changing the balance of power in a House where the two parties have only managed to scrape out mirror image five-seat majorities.]]> 2023-02-16 17:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2485319930 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2485323433 The city of Madison issued a notification on Tuesday announcing that the Madison Municipal Court would have varying hours of operation and may be closed until further notice owing to staff shortages and Covid-19 precautions.



]]> 2023-02-16 17:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2485323433 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2494070278 A Huntsville man has been charged with the armed robbery of the Smoothie King in Athens, while he is being detained in the Madison County Prison for crimes allegedly done in Huntsville. Benny Ray Stafford, 38, reportedly drew a gun on a customer inside Smoothie King and swiped a wallet. Stafford resembled a suspect in multiple Huntsville robberies over the previous week, and Athens police relayed this information to the Huntsville Police Department, who arrested him on three charges of armed robbery.]]> 2023-02-24 16:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2494070278 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2501354645 The 2023 Bob Jones Food Pack is a school-wide endeavor to pack 50,000 meals for people in need in Madison. Drew Crocker is SGA Junior Class President and marketing the event with Vice President Neha Sharma. On April 29, the Bob Jones Junior Class will host the event.]]> 2023-03-02 16:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2501354645 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2501359777 The ongoing controversy of the Chinese surveillance balloon reveals major security concerns while also highlighting how much other stuff is in the sky. It's unclear what the Chinese government expects to learn from its balloon operation, but US military experts are skeptical of its true intelligence worth.]]> 2023-03-02 16:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2501359777 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2501367375 LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time greatest scorer during the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. James hit a fadeaway jumper from the left elbow with 10.9 seconds remaining in the third quarter, his 36th point of the game and 38,388th of his career. He celebrated by stretching his arms, and officials interrupted the game to recognize him on the court, where his mother, wife, and children greeted him.]]> 2023-03-02 16:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2501367375 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2501372346 FIFA's decision to choose Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima as its worldwide fan ambassador ahead of the Women's World Cup has been blasted as "tone deaf" and "really puzzling" by former Australian star Moya Dodd. According to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the 41-year-old Brazilian "loves and breathes football." Lima's public image "seems an odd match for an organization that claims to inspire girls and women," said Dodd, a former vice-captain of Australia's women's football team. ]]> 2023-03-02 16:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2501372346 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2501375486 Mid Vermont Christian School (MVCS) was forced to forfeit an out-of-state competition after refusing to play against a team that included a transgender player. Allowing biological males to engage in women's sports, according to MVCS, sets a poor precedent for the future of women's sports. According to the Vermont Principals' Association's (VPA) gender identification policy, kids can engage in sporting events "in a way compatible with their gender identity."]]> 2023-03-02 16:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2501375486 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2521020901 Almost 30 schools from the Tennessee Valley participated in the Redcoat Invitational, which was held at Bob Jones High School. James Clemens won the girls' and boys' competitions with 161 and 175 points, respectively. In sprint events, junior Jordan Urrutia of Bob Jones earned three gold medals, while Zaria Parker and Tramani Osley of Bob Jones each brought home two gold medals. ]]> 2023-03-17 14:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2521020901 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2521024405 A new perspective on the tiny nation at the tip of the Arabian Peninsula may be gained from the images shot earlier this month of a soccer stadium in Yemen that was packed to the rafters. More than 50,000 people attended to see the Hadramout Cup final between Shaab Al-Hadramout and Itifaq Al-Houta earlier in March in the Yemeni town of Seiyun.]]> 2023-03-17 14:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2521024405 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2521027011 The birth of her son Aire in February 2022 and the birth of her daughter Stormi, who is now 5 years old, both resulted in Kylie Jenner experiencing postpartum depression (PPD) twice. She counsels PPD sufferers and new mothers to not overthink things and to fully experience all of the feelings that are being felt at the time. The need to "stop placing pressure on ourselves to be 'back'" was another point that Jenner underlined. ]]> 2023-03-17 14:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2521027011 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2528935373 Every St. Patrick's Day, Guinness, like other Irish stouts, experiences a surge in popularity. Can this creamy, rich, and full beer be added to the list of healthful beverages? ]]> 2023-03-23 14:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2528935373 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2529096329 The most significant information in this text is that 83% of US people have their smartphone near them virtually all of the time throughout their waking hours, and 64% check their smartphone as soon as they get up in the morning. This is because so many of our everyday transactions and interactions take place on our phones, and if we put them down for for a minute, it might feel like the world is passing us by.]]> 2023-03-23 15:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2529096329 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2529101169 Gaurav Gupta, an Indian fashion designer, made his Haute Couture Week debut on Thursday. Gupta's inclusion in the renowned event reflects the rising worldwide profile of a couturier who has long been adored by his Bollywood customers. His sculptural designs have been worn by worldwide A-list celebrities such as Cardi B, Lizzo, and Kylie Minogue. Megan Thee Stallion wore a slate-blue, body-hugging gown custom-designed by Gupta to the Oscars last year, with a dramatic train spilling out like delicate waves. According to Gupta, the media attention "pushed us and gave us the confidence" to go worldwide.]]> 2023-03-23 15:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2529101169 cyl0001 https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2529105261 "Boston Strangler" is a true-crime true-crime narrative about Loretta McLaughlin, an investigative journalist who becomes interested in the strange killings taking place throughout town. Keira Knightley portrays the reporter, who is pigeonholed into writing about home items as she begins diving into the topic, with her editor's hesitant approval. Despite the fact that the police appear to be botching the investigation, the paper's management is hesitant to be unduly critical of them. Matt Ruskin's script conveys both the obstacles and humiliations Loretta suffered as a woman in this male-dominated workplace, as well as the overwhelming terror that engulfed the city.]]> 2023-03-23 16:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cyl0001/jdmptfdn8a3fer6u/wish/2529105261