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The Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) of the Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) rescued eight cats and eight dogs from “inhumane conditions” during an operation in Pettis County on Thursday at a property in Sedalia. The cats were being kept in a mobile home with no ventilation and “dangerously hot temperatures,” the nonprofit said in a statement. “The cats were heat-stressed, filthy, and flea-bitten, with some of them suffering severe facial and optical injuries,” the HSMO said....

The club ended a 39-day search on Friday by hiring successful European coach David Blatt. The team announced Blatt’s hiring on Friday night. DEVENEY: LeBron? Kyrie? By ignoring stars, Cavs make right choice The deal is worth up to $20 million for three years, with a team option on a fourth year, according to multiple reports. The Cleveland Plain Dealer was first to report the Cavs coming to terms with Blatt....

In fact, rumors of a rift between Blatt and management became such an issue Cavaliers general manager David Griffin addressed reporters on Sunday. Griffin supported Blatt in the conversation, stating that the first-year coach is not leaving the team any time soon, as ESPN.com noted. MORE: Report: Cavs worried Blatt not reaching players | Jordan statement on Stuart Scott | Mock draft “This narrative of our coaching situation is truly ridiculous,” Griffin told reporters....

The final three years of Cazorla’s Arsenal spell were wrecked by serious physical problems, starting with knee ligament damage in November 2015, before issues with his Achilles tendon arose. Initially the midfielder suffered from two bouts of Achilles tendonitis, but his skin in the surrounding area began to deteriorate and infection set in, resulting in the loss of 10 centimetres of the tendon. Even after having reconstructive surgery and a skin graft, Cazorla was warned he may never be able to walk properly again, let alone play football....

CBD comes in different forms, including oil, vape, edible, and topical. Oils, vapes, and edibles are taken orally, while topical CBD lotions can be applied to the skin. CBD dosage varies depending on the form, the indication, and other treatments being used. Health Benefits of CBD for RA Animal studies have suggested that CBD has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties, but these effects have not been validated with quality studies in humans....

Both individuals are Yemeni nationals who also appeared on the United States’ No Fly List, a CBP news release said. They were both arrested in California after allegedly crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, though their arrests occurred two months apart. The first individual was taken into custody in the early hours of January 29 by agents with the El Centro Station. The 33-year-old man was found a few miles west of the Calexico Port of Entry and taken to the El Centro Processing Center, where his presence on the Terrorism Watch List and the No Fly List came to light....

RELATED: Cyberpunk 2077 Exploit Embraces the ‘Gotta Go Fast’ Mantra The post claimed that CD Projekt Red cut content from Cyberpunk 2077 due to demands from company executives, a claim that has also been refuted by the company. It also described the ongoing Cyberpunk 2077 fixes as an attempt by CD Projekt Red to make the game have a No Man’s Sky-style comeback. One of the more interesting claims from the supposed upset CD Projekt Red employee is that Johnny Silverhand was once much different....

“Right now it’s the end of talking about Cyberpunk until we can go out there and show stuff and say, ‘Hey, here it is,’ because that’s how we do games,” said Marcin Iwinski, the co-founder of CD Projekt Red. It seems that the studio has learned from previous releases. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was announced in 2013, but a series of delays meant that it only saw release in 2015....

The 34-year-old quarterback agreed to a three-year, $50 million contract extension with Arizona on Friday, according to multiple reports. Official terms are not yet disclosed. MORE: Cardinals have familiar, “Super” feel in 2014 | Arizona gets little respect from oddsmakers Palmer, midway through his third season in Arizona after an eight-year stint in Cincinnati and a sandwiched, two-year stay in Oakland, is averaging a career-high 277 passing yards per game in 2014....

The 52-year-old replaced Paul Clement at the Liberty Stadium in December, with the Swans rooted to the bottom of the table, and has led the side out of the relegation zone by winning five of his 11 league games in charge. Carvalhal has guided Swansea to 15th in the table, securing crucial victories against Watford, Liverpool, Arsenal, Burnley and West Ham, leading to speculation that he will see his deal extended....

Hayward has been bothered all season by a hamstring injury. He played just three games, starting one. Hayward led rookies last season with a team-high six interceptions. Green Bay has just four interceptions this season, tied for worst in the league with the Texans and Jaguars. The Packers also placed reserve cornerback James Nixon (knee) on injured reserve, and activated safety Sean Richardson and defensive end Jerel Worthy from the reserve/physically unable to perform list....

“We need to raise $1.7 million by September 30 to be in a position to build the organization we need to compete for the nomination—and we can do it—but if we don’t, we don’t see a legitimate long-term path forward,” he wrote. The admission was prompted by a report from NBC News, which obtained an internal memo by campaign manager Addisu Demissie warning staffers of no “legitimate long-term path forward” without a swift cash infusion....

During his presentation to the media, the forward explained that he will “do his best” and keep improving his performance at the Spanish club, reports Efe. The 29-year-old player pointed out that the pre-season friendlies are important for Getafe which is looking to return to La Liga. Castillon added that he hopes to adapt to the team by the time he appears in official games. –IANS tri/dg 0 votes

The tone at the G8 meeting this week in Heiligendamm, Germany, will be decidedly chillier. Putin has gone from genial host to scary guest. In the last 12 months he has been at the center of a series of ugly incidents, including rows with neighbors and the expropriation of foreign oil company assets in Russia. Moscow has also sold air-defense systems to Iran, jet fighters to Syria and a nuclear reactor to Burma....

Most morning erections tend to last for a few minutes after awakening but can persist for longer. This is not a sign of any medical or sexual problem. Adolescents, teens, and young adults tend to have morning wood more than older adults. This article explains the causes of morning erections as well as factors that independently contribute to morning wood in people with penises. Rapid Eye Movement Morning erections correspond to the timing of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep....

When a knee replacement surgery is performed, the worn-out cartilage is removed and the ends of the bone are shaped. Over the ends of the bone, a metal implant is fit into place, and a plastic spacer is placed between the metal implants. This reconstructive procedure is performed to allow a smooth, pain-free movement of the joint. When a knee replacement is performed and the rehabilitation has been completed, more than 90% of recipients will rate their outcome as good or excellent....

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said Friday that Varejao, who underwent surgery after tearing his Achilles in December, could have returned if “anything were to go bad.” MORE: NBA Finals predictions | Curry’s family keeps him humble | The worst NBA Finals in history With the first game taking place in Oakland next Thursday, the likelihood of the Varejao being well enough to play is slim, at best. Varejao, a 6-11 center, has averaged 7....

According to ESPN, following a meeting called by general manager David Griffin to inform the team coach Blatt had been fired last week, Cavs players held an extended players-only meeting that focused on accountability within the team. MORE: Midseason awards | Blatt deserved better from LeBron “It was like ripping off a scab,” one unidentified team source told ESPN. “And it was exactly what needed to happen, I think it was what [Griffin] was hoping for....

The Cavaliers center was pumped after Cleveland narrowly escaped with a 99-97 win over the Nets on Monday night, an understandable feeling considering the Cavs are near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with a 5-18 record. No shame in celebrating a victory — until he took it a step too far. TRADE GRADES: Jazz, Cavs both win in Korver deal Thompson turned toward some Nets fans immediately after time expired and gave them a better look at his middle finger....

The Cavs (1-6) lost LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers in the close-season and have endured a rocky spell without their former talisman, firing coach Tyronn Lue after a losing start to the campaign. But Love, speaking ahead of Tuesday’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks, has outlined his plans to get fit again and carry Cleveland back up the standings. “The only way I’m going to be best for this team is to be healthy - and I haven’t been the last month,” he said, before sitting out the team’s first win of the season....