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Well, the SEC just made it a little harder for investors to tell the fool’s gold from the real thing. In a new policy letter, the SEC said that vendors of variable annuities, or VAs, could redraw the charts they use in sales literature to show the advantages of tax deferral-without accounting for the fees; mention of those charges could be relegated to more formidable columns of text. The intent, says the SEC’s Brenda Sneed, was to provide a “more meaningful” illustration of tax deferral....

Expecting heavy crowds in downtown Cleveland for the Cavaliers’ NBA championship parade and rally, the city has decided to not issue arrest warrants for defendants who miss court Wednesday. MORE: Must-see photos from Cavs’ Finals victory “Given the historic nature of the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Championship victory, it is only right and proper that the Cleveland Municipal Court facilitate an opportunity for our employees and those who use the Cleveland Municipal Court’s facilities to join with the rest of Northeast Ohio and the Cavaliers’ nation for the celebratory parade scheduled to take place tomorrow,” presiding Judge Ronald B....

Prior to Wednesday night’s contest between the Cavs and Raptors, Toronto’s dance team provided a little entertainment for the home crowd. LeBron James and company didn’t seem to care much for the routine. MORE: LeBron through the years | Raptors fans love ‘Hotline Bling’ booth Give credit to the dancers for working around some very large obstacles. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported the Cavs taking the court quickly before their opponents is part of a new strategy....

The unidentified man had his face obscured during the interview, which aired Wednesday morning on CNN’s New Day, and declined to give his name publicly. But his comments corroborated descriptions of some of the worst conditions members of Congress and others claimed to witness in the controversial detention facilities. He also called out a culture of discussing migrants in an inhumane manner, specifically highlighting comments made by an unidentified supervisor....

After serving up a historic home run to Albert Pujols in the first inning, Sabathia was tossed from the game in the sixth after arguing balls and strikes. MORE: Who will be No. 1 pick in this year’s MLB Draft? Manager Joe Girardi was also ejected from the game when he came to Sabathia’s defense. He continued to argue with home plate umpire Dan Bellino, even kicking dirt in his direction....

[HTML1] If an indie game (No Man’s Sky) can be the most noteworthy part of the Spike VGX Awards show; if an indie game can be one of the most popular video games of all-time (Minecraft); and if indie games made out of passion can become best-sellers on Steam (DayZ), why not take a stab at the indie scene with your own creativity? All it takes is resources and thanks to the advent of crowdfunding, big name publishers or highly strict investors are no longer necessary....

After Biden campaigned on being the candidate who could turn the pandemic around, the American people are losing confidence in his COVID-19 response. Americans’ disapproval of his handling of the pandemic coincides with drops in his overall approval rating and the president is going into the second year of his term with a pandemic that doesn’t appear to be getting any better. In a July 4 speech, Biden related the country’s battle against COVID-19 to the one the founders waged against King George III of England....

In a TikTok video watched more than 10.5 million times, her cat fakes a limp to get attention, then forgets which paw is meant to be hurting. The ginger moggy, named Edward, looks woebegone as he sits on the kitchen counter, with his left paw in the air and apparently injured. His owner, who posts under the name @hotclowning and is thought to live in the U.S., isn’t easily fooled, saying off-camera: “Not this again, honey....

TikTok user Liv, who uses the handle @TillyandTom, uploaded a 22-second video of the daring rescue to the social media platform in November and it has since racked up more than 7 million views. The clip opened with the caption “Tom decided it would be a good idea to squeeze under the couch today”—and showed the aforementioned cat somehow managing to squash himself into a narrow gap under the sofa....

In a Reddit post, jujukamoo detailed how Henry the cat was barely able to even open his eyes when he was first taken in, due to an issue with his eyelids that required surgery. “Sweet Henry was pulled from death row at a shelter in ‘code red’. He needed eye surgery, as an issue with his eyelids was causing severe eye issues and infections,” they wrote. However, thanks to the incredible efforts of some dedicated animal lovers, Henry has been able to get the operation he so desperately needed....

A video has recently gone viral on TikTok showing a cat sitting in a sink with the faucet dripping water onto his head as the animal stares out into the distance. The forlorn-looking animal’s stoic stance has prompted many on TikTok to joke that the pet is either having an “existential crisis” or “going through some personal stuff.” The short video was shared to the social media site by user Sarah Cruz, known online as sarahcruz06, and it is her cat Ori who is letting the water drip onto his nose, without breaking his intense stare....

The video, shared on Reddit on Wednesday, features footage of the cat, Charlie, waiting for his sister, Chelsea, to come back from her walk with dad, then jumping all over her once she’s back, with a caption that says: “Cat waiting for his bros to get back from a walk.” The post, which was shared on the subreddit r/AnimalsBeingBros by the pets’ owner, who goes by the u/iamtheliquor__, has so far reached over 12,400 upvotes and about 105 comments....

Studies show the average cat may only live to be 14, which is the equivalent of age 70 in human years. According to Cats Protection’s Field Veterinary Officer Dr Lucinda Alderton-Sell, ageing in cats begins rapidly, but slows down as they get older. Newsweek consulted the experts on how a cat’s lifespan works in comparison to humans, and how to care for older cats. How Old Is a Cat In Human Years?...

It is estimated that 10% of people who are hospitalized for acute psychiatric conditions have symptoms of catatonia. This condition can be life-threatening, but it is also highly treatable. Types of Catatonic Behavior Over the years, psychiatrists have grouped catatonic behaviors informally under three main types. While catatonia is defined in the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM-5), the types are not. The designations are useful, however, for both clinicians and patients to understand the various ways catatonic behavior can present....

It’s nice to meet you guys, but I always feel guilty when actors are imprisoned in a hotel and forced to talk to the press all day. Tom Hanks: We’re in a minimum-security prison, at least. We can roam the halls, but we’re not allowed to leave. Steven Spielberg: We can smoke in our bunks, too. [To DiCaprio] You need a cigarette? Leonardo DiCaprio: No, I’m cool. Spielberg: Been smoking a lot today?...

Michigan-based St. Michael’s Media, also known as Church Militant, said it deliberately picked the date and location of the rally to coincide with the bishops’ meeting, and that it held a peaceful, city-permitted rally at the same site during the bishops’ meeting in 2018. The group is suing the city for allegedly violating its constitutional rights to free speech, religious expression and free assembly. St. Michael’s Media has also claimed the city wants to cancel the rally because its leaders prefer the bishops’ “modern mainstream Catholic doctrine....

Even without the pundits’ help, however, many observers were bound to fix on race. Simpson, after all, is black, and his alleged victims (let us not forget, there are two) are white. Those facts alone guaranteed that racial murmurs, even if muffled, would be widespread and relentless. As is often the case in racial matters, views of whites and blacks diverge. Many blacks see Simpson’s problems as the latest instance of America bringing a proud black man down, or as a harbinger of a backlash against blacks in general....

Causes of Folliculitis Folliculitis is defined as an inflammation or infection of hair follicles. Folliculitis can occur anywhere there is body hair, but most often appears in areas that are either irritated from shaving, chafed from rubbing clothes, or blocked by oils and dirt in pores. The most common sites of folliculitis are the face, scalp, leg, under the arms, and on the chest and back. Typically, folliculitis occurs when hair follicles become damaged or obstructed, providing a perfect breeding ground for bacteria or fungus....

If your eyes turn red while wearing your contacts, it may mean you are simply wearing them too much and need a break for a while. But there are many conditions that can cause increased eye redness while wearing contacts. Keep reading to learn the top seven reasons why your contacts may be causing red eyes. It occurs because contact lenses can sometimes irritate the surface of the conjunctiva, the clear tissue that covers the white of the eye....

PARIS (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) evaluation commission hailed the Paris 2024 bid presentation as ’exceptional’ and ‘well detailed’ at the end of the opening day of a three-day visit to the French capital on Sunday. “Our friends of Paris 2024 presented us with an exceptional and well-detailed bid presentation,” Patrick Baumann, chair of the commission, told a news conference. Baumann, however, was careful not to put Paris ahead or behind its only rival, Los Angeles, which was visited by the evaluation commission earlier this week....