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Months before Arizonans started filming Sen. Kyrsten Sinema repeatedly refusing to answer their questions about her political positions, she told restaurant lobbyists about how important it is for senators to hear what their constituents have to say and for lawmakers to share their positions on issues and their reasoning. “Senators need to hear from their constituents,” Sinema said in April. “Hearing from constituents early and often makes a world of difference… You don’t want to assume that because someone is a Republican or because someone is a Democrat that you know exactly where they stand....

We’re not sure what started it, or what some of the inside jokes mean, but some of the posts were hilarious. The trolling started with Austin Rivers, who posted a photo with the caption, “@blakegriffin32 [email protected] will hate but it’s all good….I don’t do it for them.” MORE: Where does J.J. Redick rank among NBA’s top shooting guards? Griffin then reposted the pic with the caption, “@austinjrivers begged me and @deandrejordan6 in a group text to repost this so here ya go buddy....

In a win for wildlife campaigners, the government of the state of Queensland—located in the northeast of the country—lost a federal court appeal Wednesday in which it was fighting for the right to continue implementing a controversial shark management program, The Guardian reported. This program involved the deployment of nets and drum lines—a type of unmanned aquatic trap—to catch and kill sharks representing 19 different species, in an attempt to protect swimmers....

The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) has an “economic, social and icon asset value of $56 billion,” according to a report by Deloitte Access Economics. It is “too big to fail.” The reef supports jobs, tourism, science, fishing and recreational sectors both as a result of actual activities and visits to the site and as a result of its global brand. Last year, UNESCO warned that the Great Barrier Reef was “in danger” due to the impact of developmental and coastal land uses, and the confusion that ensues from overlapping jurisdictions responsible for protecting the reef....

The Kangaroos were forced to come from behind on several occasions against the Kiwis at the home of Leeds United, in what was their toughest fixture of the tournament by a considerable margin. But ultimately Cameron Murray’s smash-and-grab try in the 54th minute proved enough for Mal Meninga’s side to book their spot at Old Trafford next weekend, as they seek to defend the title they won in 2013 and again in 2017....

The Swiss star served 25 aces and lost just 16 points on serve in a 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 victory over Dolgopolov at Rod Laver Arena. Federer’s impressive performance saw him avoid facing a break point as he completed his second-round win in 1 hour, 33 minutes. MORE: Men’s champions of the 21st century | Best scenes in ‘16 A break in each of the first two sets set it up for the 17-time grand slam champion before he completed a comprehensive display in the third....

The Spaniard takes on Argentina’s Federico Delbonis, the world No. 76, in the closing game of the night session at the Rod Laver Arena after breezing through the first round. Nadal, whose only Australian Open title came in 2009, dropped just five games as he dismantled Bolivia’s Hugo Bellien 6-2, 6-3, 6-0 on Tuesday. “For me personally, it has been a very positive start,” the world No. 1 said after the match....

Not since Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus in two sets three years ago has an American played for the Australian Open title. Kenin had never even reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament until this week but now has her sights set on what would be a major upset. The 21-year-old has dropped just one set in the tournament—against Coco Gauff in the fourth round—and overcame Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals....

The Serbian star missed both the Australian Open and US Open this year due to his decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Djokovic was dramatically deported out of Australia in January after previously being given a medical exemption to enter the country. His ultimate absence allowed Rafael Nadal to edge past both Djokovic and Roger Federer for most Grand Slam titles won. MORE: Federer beaten in farewell match alongside Nadal | Kyrgios forced to withdraw from Japan Open...

The viral footage was posted to TikTok by user @mike_somtimes_hikes where it received more than 4.4 million views and 1,600 comments. The video can be found here. Moose Encounters Utah is home to an estimated 3,000 moose, with the average adult standing over six feet tall and up to 1,200 pounds, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reported. Although large, moose are able to run up to 35 miles per hour, which is why experts recommend against running away during an encounter....

After being put under heavy pressure in the opening couple of corners by Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, Verstappen fought off the early challenge to win the second Sprint of the season, having also taken victory at the Emilia-Romagna Leclerc and Sainz battled hard throughout to finish P2 and P3 respectively, ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell who enjoyed a largely uneventful race to finish P4. Red Bull’s Sergio Perez recovered from starting P13 on the grid to finish P5 thanks to a phenomenal performance which included some impressive overtakes, whilst Alpine’s Esteban Ocon, Haas’ Kevin Magnussen and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton rounded out the points positions....

While a connection between the two is not well understood, doctors can explore symptoms and determine whether you have bipolar disorder, autism, or both. About 2.8% of the U.S. population is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. About 1.85% of Americans have an autism spectrum diagnosis. The Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Autism Bipolar disorder and autism are distinct diagnoses. There are, however, some ways in which the two disorders can look similar, and it is perfectly possible to be diagnosed with both autism and bipolar disorder....

So why is relatively little written about autism and adulthood? While there’s no absolute answer, here are some educated guesses: Autism manifests before age 3, so most new diagnoses of autism are in children. Most people who actively read about autism are worried-but-hopeful parents or guardians of children who are or may be autistic. By the time autistic children are adults, many parents or guardians feel they’re as expert as anyone who might be writing about it....

With the 1994 edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), the “autism spectrum” was created and included Asperger’s syndrome and several other related disorders. Asperger’s, in particular, was the diagnosis given to people with high intelligence and strong verbal abilities who also had significant social and behavioral challenges. The diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome was retired with the publication of the DSM-5 in 2013 and now falls under the general category of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)....

Hitachi Metals, a parts-focused subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Hitachi, will begin shuttering its plant in China Grove, North Carolina, beginning in September. This development came to light via a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) filing on Thursday to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, as reported by The Charlotte Observer. The plant, known officially as Hitachi Metals North Carolina, specializes in producing “ceramic ferrite magnets” for use by the automotive industry....

Additionally, automakers are reaching into the future, beginning plant remodels and vehicle lineup changes that push electric vehicles into the forefront of the buying conversation despite their lukewarm reception from the general public. These supply chain difficulties are changing the way car buyers purchase their new model. Gone are the days of walking onto a lot and walking off with the car you want, loan signed, that day. Shoppers are having to reserve their model months or even years in advance, put down a deposit, and await word for when it will be ready....

This means you might have to change the way you perform daily tasks, job duties, or participate in your favorite leisure activities. Positive coping strategies can help improve your quality of life. This article discusses strategies for managing the emotional and social challenges that can occur with axial spondyloarthritis. Emotional Being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder such as axial spondyloarthritis can be overwhelming. In addition to physical symptoms of pain and stiffness, emotional challenges are also common....

In the 1990s Loveless was the ideal new-country singer. She had unfakeably authentic roots: she really is a coal miner’s daughter, really comes from eastern Kentucky, really grew up in the Old Regular Baptist Church. She revered both bluegrass and honky-tonk, yet she also had the grit and sexiness of rock and roll (“I Try to Think About Elvis”) and a pinch of new-woman sass (“I’m That Kind of Girl”)....

Mayah Zamora, 10, spent more than two months in the hospital following the May 24 massacre, which claimed the lives of 19 students and two teachers. She had to endure more than 20 surgeries for gunshot wounds she’d sustained to her hands, chest, arms and back, according to CNN. In a Sunday post, the nonprofit Correa Family Foundation gave props to the Puerto Rican performer for giving back to Mayah at his show....

Fans have another chance to bag tickets on Friday when tickets for the general public go on sale at 12 p.m. local time. At the time of reporting, the Ticketmaster website stated the “presale is happening now” for different cities. Depending on the location, there may be some tickets available. Check the website for the latest availability. Fans can also try to get tickets via the second-hand sale websites StubHub and Viagogo, where some tickets are also currently on sale....