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He got a big break and a little relief Sunday, winning the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway when a caution flag flew on the final lap. Hamlin took the white flag and was leading Greg Biffle when NASCAR threw a caution flag for Justin Allgaier's spin, ending the race under caution and handing Hamlin his 24th career victory and first this season. He became the eighth different winner in 10 races this year, earning a probable spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup....

High-Pressure Injection Injuries Injuries can happen when using tools for construction work or DIY home improvement projects. They can also occur during cleaning or clearing a clogged tip from a spray gun. Almost all injuries affect the hand, typically at the tip of a finger. Sometimes, an injury doesn’t look severe and can appear as just a tiny puncture wound. But hidden problems, like infections and chemical injuries, often develop....

While research demonstrates that power posing helps people take risks and perform better in interviews, subsequent studies haven’t been able to replicate these findings. Try power posing with your hands on your hips for 2 minutes before heading into a stressful situation, like taking a test or giving a presentation. The pose might calm you down and help you feel more confident. [2] X Research source It’s common to use this pose when you’re fixing something complex, such as a leaky sink, and need a moment to acknowledge that the task is hard but that you have the power to do it....

Was this sexual harassment going unpunished? Or another crazed P.C.er seeing evil in every innocent gesture? Colleges aren’t waiting for nasty Hill/Thomas-type hearings to sort out the predatory from the friendly. Although the idea that it’s dumb to bed someone you teach is implicit in sexual-harassment codes, more and more schools are flat-out prohibiting faculty from dating students in their classes. Harvard, Tufts and the Universities of Iowa and Pennsylvania, among others, have banned such dating....

This style of treatment, which is often performed alongside other rehab techniques like exercise or pain-relieving modalities, can be helpful in addressing numerous different concerns, including pain, stiffness, or range of motion limitations. This article will describe hands-on physical therapy, techniques, when and where it is used, costs, and alternatives. What Makes Manual Therapy “Hands-On”? Whether it is passively moving your joints, massaging a body region, or stretching a muscle, this type of therapy allows your physical therapist to harness their knowledge of anatomy and pathology while using their own hands to treat your specific condition....

Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, headache, light sensitivity, dehydration and dizzy spells lasting for what can feel like an eternity. Although Fresh Fitness Food nutritionist Sophie Dillon describes hangover cures as “mostly a myth”, she believes “there are several things you can do which might help you feel a little better on the day.” Dr. Ross Perry, GP and Medical Director of CosmedicsUK, agrees, and suggests eating plenty of potassium can help banish a hangover....

The Australian comedian has been embroiled in the Chappelle Netflix controversy and singled out by the stand-up in his response to backlash over his recent special, The Closer. In a new stand-up set, Chappelle said that he will not be “summoned” following criticism for transphobic jokes in Netflix special. The five-minute video, posted to Instagram, shows the 48-year-old comedian speaking to the transgender community directly, saying that he’s open to a conversation—but under certain conditions....

Guests Joe diGenova and Victoria Toensing joined host Sean Hannity in maligning the anonymous intelligence official who filed a complaint over the call for fear that Trump was abusing the power of his office. Both diGenova and Toensing vehemently attacked the official, who has now agreed to testify to congressional leaders about his concerns. The whistleblower’s complaint was released Thursday, and details efforts by White House officials to hide evidence of the phone call with Zelensky....

That makes for an angry Harbaugh. "Not the decision that I envisioned being the 49er way," Harbaugh said. "Really nothing more to be said about it. The focus will be on what's going on here." Harbaugh said he appreciates players who show up for the voluntary workouts in the offseason but expects everybody in attendance for the mandatory meetings. He said he's disappointed that Davis and Boone are not present....

The latest chapter in the Halcion controversy started with a Utah woman named Ilo Grundberg, who killed her mother while taking the drug in 1988. After court psychiatrists absolved Grundberg of responsibility for the killing, she filed a $21 million suit against Upjohn, charging that the firm had misled the FDA and the public about Halcion’s known hazards (NEWSWEEK, Aug. 19). In preparing Grundberg’s case her lawyers requested thousands of pages of company documents....

Johor Darul Ta’zim finally let the cat out of the bag and have announced the latest addition to their squad once the second transfer window opens in the middle of May. Joining them in less than two months time is none other than Harry Novillo. A former product of the youth system at Lyon, whose academy has produced many big names in current world football like Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette, Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema, AS Roma’s Maxime Gonalons, Bayern Munich’s Corentin Tolisso and Barcelona’s Samuel Umititi among others....

The goalkeeper is set to return to the Premier League with West Ham on Sunday, having joined the club on a season-long deal from Manchester City after spending last term with Torino. West Ham 40/1 for Top 4 finish And while he’s happy to have a place to play, the successive loans have left him lacking a sense of direction. “The permanent move was going to be difficult,” Hart said to Sky Sports....

Of the nine drivers in jeopardy of being eliminated from the Chase, only two qualified in the top 12 at the high-banked, 1-mile track. MORE: Drivers react to 2015 rules | Chase standings | Dover picks | Stewart says Ward tragedy an accident | Stewart may quit sprint cars Kevin Harvick won his seventh pole of the season with a lap of 162.933 mph. Kyle Busch was second at 162....

Has Fear The Walking Dead Been Renewed for Season 8? Fear The Walking Dead fans can rest easy, the horror series will return for Season 8. At the moment, an official release date has not yet been confirmed, but fans can expect the new season to arrive in late 2022 at the earliest. The good news doesn’t stop there. Kim Dickens will reprise her role as Madison Clark in Season 8 of Fear The Walking Dead....

Residents of Idaho and Washington have been taking to Google in the past 24 hours to confirm whether tornado warnings have been issued in their states, as the west coast storm system brings gale force winds and rainfall. However according to the National Weather Service (NWS)—at the time of reporting—there are no tornado warnings or watches in effect. Gale warnings for northwest America Gale force winds, reaching up to 45 knots, have ravaged the west coast overnight, with a warning in effect until 6:00 a....

Long a target of disenchanted Braves fans, Gonzalez nonetheless was given an extension through the 2016 season, some presume to serve as a place-holder for a bigger-name manager to be hired as the team moves into its new suburban ballpark for the 2017 season. MORE: Who else is on the hot seat? | The 15 worst baseball managers of the last 30 years But a 1-19 stretch in which the team was outscored by more than 100 runs has brought to the surface unhappiness among players, Fox Sports baseball columnist Ken Rosenthal wrote Tuesday, the morning after the Braves snapped a 12-game losing streak:...

In his time with the Vikings, Cousins has become an enigma of sorts. His numbers have remained solid throughout his career, but his propensity to disappear in big games – especially primetime games, has led to people wondering about the Vikings repeatedly re-upping Cousins’ contract. The most recent example was a one-year $35 million contract Cousins signed last offseason to keep him through the 2023 season, although monetarily that puts him in the reasonable company of Dak Prescott and Jared Goff....

Until now. It may be his only option. After more than two months of Beltway buzz, The New York Times last night published an article aimed at the heart of McCain’s appeal–his integrity, both personal and public–that reported on worries among aides eight years ago that the presumptive Republican nominee was conducting a “romantic” relationship with a female lobbyist while he was chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee. McCain quickly denied the allegations, of course....

(****) Baseball caps, often worn backward, are today’s fave lid. They range from classic Yankee to gold-lame versions. (**) Known as softies or vagabonds, these squashy retro models might look better with a few fishing flies in the brim. (***) These floppy, mod London sombreros should be worn with a brooch for best effect-and improved visibility. (***) Besides being stylish, oversize straw bonnets are a hit with beachgoers who know enough to stay of out the sun....

Pep Guardiola’s side had seemed set to reach a second final in succession, after taking a 5-3 aggregate lead. But Madrid forced extra-time through two extremely late goals from Rodrygo, before a penalty from Karim Benzema proved decisive. Despite tasting so much glory in England - including a 100-point Premier League campaign and a domestic treble - City are still missing the final piece in the major trophy puzzle. Here’s a season-by-season look at City’s history in Europe’s elite club competition....