upi--2020-10-14--Study: Countries with earlier lockdowns, better preparations had fewer COVID-19 deaths

Oct. 14 ( UPI ) -- The developed countries with the lowest per capita death tolls from the COVID-19 pandemic went into lockdown early and had better prepared national health systems in place ahead of time , an analysis released Wednesday indicates .
The study , published in the journal Nature Medicine , said having better prevention measures and the ability to treat the sick without overwhelming medical resources was key to preventing a higher death toll .
A group of scientists from universities across the globe studied the excess deaths of 21 developed countries to determine which have fared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are those that occur above what each country would normally expect in a given time period .
Public health officials use this information to gauge the impact of disease outbreaks and mitigation efforts on the population of a country .
The researchers determined there were about 206,000 excess deaths in the 21 countries -- 19 European states plus Australia and New Zealand -- from mid-February through May .
The number of excess deaths for all 21 countries is about 23 % higher than the number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 .
This could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus and delayed treatment for other illnesses due to a reluctance to go to the hospital during lockdown , the study said .
Per capita , Spain was the hardest hit by excess deaths during this period , an increase of 38 % .
England and Wales had a 37 % increase , while Bulgaria , New Zealand , Slovakia , Australia , the Czech Republic , Hungary , Poland , Norway , Denmark and Finland had either a decline in deaths or an increase of less than 5 % .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reflect differences in how well countries have managed the pandemic and the resilience and preparedness of the health and social care system , '' the study says .
The study said demographics in the countries could explain some of the differences in excess deaths -- age and existing co-morbidities -- but the government 's handling of containing the virus also factored in .
Britain , for example , went into lockdown later than the other countries and limited test and trace efforts because it lacked the capacity , The Guardian reported .
Scientists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ participated in the study , said the research could serve as a warning for countries amid a predicted second wave of the coronavirus .
`` As we enter the second wave , test and trace programs , and supporting people who need to isolate , are our most important lever to minimize the impact of the pandemic on direct COVID-19 deaths and deaths from other conditions , '' said Dr. Jonathan Pearson-Stuttard , a co-author of the study .

The streets of downtown London are near empty after Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed a national lockdown from the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic on March 27. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The developed countries with the lowest per capita death tolls from the COVID-19 pandemic went into lockdown early and had better prepared national health systems in place ahead of time, an analysis released Wednesday indicates. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, said having better prevention measures and the ability to treat the sick without overwhelming medical resources was key to preventing a higher death toll. Advertisement
A group of scientists from universities across the globe studied the excess deaths of 21 developed countries to determine which have fared better during the pandemic.
Excess deaths are those that occur above what each country would normally expect in a given time period. Public health officials use this information to gauge the impact of disease outbreaks and mitigation efforts on the population of a country.
The researchers determined there were about 206,000 excess deaths in the 21 countries -- 19 European states plus Australia and New Zealand -- from mid-February through May.
The number of excess deaths for all 21 countries is about 23% higher than the number of deaths attributed to COVID-19. This could be explained by unreported cases of the virus and delayed treatment for other illnesses due to a reluctance to go to the hospital during lockdown, the study said.
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Per capita, Spain was the hardest hit by excess deaths during this period, an increase of 38%. England and Wales had a 37% increase, while Bulgaria, New Zealand, Slovakia, Australia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Norway, Denmark and Finland had either a decline in deaths or an increase of less than 5%.
"The heterogeneous mortality effects of the COVID-19 pandemic reflect differences in how well countries have managed the pandemic and the resilience and preparedness of the health and social care system," the study says.
The study said demographics in the countries could explain some of the differences in excess deaths -- age and existing co-morbidities -- but the government's handling of containing the virus also factored in.
Britain, for example, went into lockdown later than the other countries and limited test and trace efforts because it lacked the capacity, The Guardian reported.
Scientists at the Imperial College London, which participated in the study, said the research could serve as a warning for countries amid a predicted second wave of the coronavirus.
"As we enter the second wave, test and trace programs, and supporting people who need to isolate, are our most important lever to minimize the impact of the pandemic on direct COVID-19 deaths and deaths from other conditions," said Dr. Jonathan Pearson-Stuttard, a co-author of the study.


upi--2020-10-14--Norwegian police seize electric scooter capable of doubling the legal speed

Oct. 14 ( UPI ) -- Authorities in Norway said they seized an electric scooter that had been adjusted to @ @ @ @ @ the legal speed limit for the vehicles .
Oslo police and the Norwegian Public Roads @ @ @ @ @ and inspected by personnel conducting a joint operation in the city center .
Officers inspected @ @ @ @ @ large and discovered it was capable of reaching speeds of 36 mph -- far exceeding @ @ @ @ @ that Norway imposes on electric scooters .
Police said the scooter 's owner told officers @ @ @ @ @ vehicle was illegal , but was using it as a means to speed his commute @ @ @ @ @ The scooter was seized and destroyed , officials said .

Police in Oslo, Norway, said they seized an electric scooter that had been modified to travel at more than twice the legal limit for the vehicles. Photo by Rabenspiegel/Pixabay
Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Authorities in Norway said they seized an electric scooter that had been adjusted to travel at more than twice the legal speed limit for the vehicles. Oslo police and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration said e-scooters were stopped and inspected by personnel conducting a joint operation in the city center. Advertisement
Officers inspected a scooter that appeared unusually large and discovered it was capable of reaching speeds of 36 mph -- far exceeding the limit of 12.4 mph that Norway imposes on electric scooters.
Police said the scooter's owner told officers he was aware that the vehicle was illegal, but was using it as a means to speed his commute to and from work.
The scooter was seized and destroyed, officials said.


upi--2020-10-15--Study: Choice of TV news may affect pandemic precaution adherence

Masks or no masks ?
Social distancing or not ?
New research suggests that the media Americans consume matters when these decisions are made .
The study found that folks drawn to conservative-leaning TV news were much less likely to follow COVID-19 prevention guidelines .
Researchers analyzed data from more than 4,800 U.S. adults who took part in a nationwide online survey between April 1 and June 9 .
Participants were asked about their COVID-19 preventive behaviors over the past week , including hand-washing and use of face coverings .
They were also asked about risky behaviors , such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gatherings of more than 10 people , and visiting other people 's homes .
In addition , they were asked how much they trusted 18 professional media sources for COVID-19 information , including CNN and Fox News , the two largest news outlets in the United States .
On average , respondents had used three professional sources and about six others -- including social media , friends , family , colleagues and the White House -- to learn about the coronavirus in the preceding week .
About 29 % said they trusted CNN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % said they trusted Fox News more than CNN .
More than half -- 52 % -- said they had no preference .
People who trusted CNN were more likely to follow preventive measures and less likely to report risky behaviors than those who trusted Fox News , according to findings published recently in the online journal BMJ Global Health .
On average , CNN fans practiced an average of 3.85 preventive behaviors and 0.94 risky behaviors , compared with 3.41 and 1.25 , respectively , for those who preferred Fox News .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of non-Hispanic Asian ethnic backgrounds , and those with the most education were more likely to follow preventive guidelines .
Those who had a job but were n't able to work from home were least likely to do so .
The study only observed associations , and did not determine cause and effect .
`` This study has many policy implications for the future progression of COVID-19 and health messaging in general .
In a highly partisan environment , false information can be easily disseminated , '' said the authors led by Erfei @ @ @ @ @ @ @ California 's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology .
Compared to CNN , Fox News `` consistently downplayed the danger of the virus for the sake of political interest , '' the researchers said in a journal news release .
`` Health messaging , despite being one of the few effective ways to slow down the spread of the virus in the absence of a vaccine , is doomed to fail if the media prioritize political interests over population health , '' they concluded .
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has @ @ @ @

A new survey suggests that people inclined to watch conservative leaning news on television are less likely to follow pandemic precautions. Photo by tookapic /Pixabay
Masks or no masks? Social distancing or not? New research suggests that the media Americans consume matters when these decisions are made. The study found that folks drawn to conservative-leaning TV news were much less likely to follow COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Advertisement
Researchers analyzed data from more than 4,800 U.S. adults who took part in a nationwide online survey between April 1 and June 9.
Participants were asked about their COVID-19 preventive behaviors over the past week, including hand-washing and use of face coverings. They were also asked about risky behaviors, such as going to bars or clubs, attending gatherings of more than 10 people, and visiting other people's homes.
In addition, they were asked how much they trusted 18 professional media sources for COVID-19 information, including CNN and Fox News, the two largest news outlets in the United States.
On average, respondents had used three professional sources and about six others -- including social media, friends, family, colleagues and the White House -- to learn about the coronavirus in the preceding week.
About 29% said they trusted CNN more than Fox News, and 20% said they trusted Fox News more than CNN. More than half -- 52% -- said they had no preference.
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People who trusted CNN were more likely to follow preventive measures and less likely to report risky behaviors than those who trusted Fox News, according to findings published recently in the online journal BMJ Global Health.
On average, CNN fans practiced an average of 3.85 preventive behaviors and 0.94 risky behaviors, compared with 3.41 and 1.25, respectively, for those who preferred Fox News.
Overall, seniors, women, those of non-Hispanic Asian ethnic backgrounds, and those with the most education were more likely to follow preventive guidelines. Those who had a job but weren't able to work from home were least likely to do so. The study only observed associations, and did not determine cause and effect.
"This study has many policy implications for the future progression of COVID-19 and health messaging in general. In a highly partisan environment, false information can be easily disseminated," said the authors led by Erfei Zhao, from the University of Southern California's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
Compared to CNN, Fox News "consistently downplayed the danger of the virus for the sake of political interest," the researchers said in a journal news release.
"Health messaging, despite being one of the few effective ways to slow down the spread of the virus in the absence of a vaccine, is doomed to fail if the media prioritize political interests over population health," they concluded.
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upi--2020-10-15--China accuses U.S. of abuse, discrimination after Ant Group report

Oct. 15 ( UPI ) -- China vowed to take measures in response to media reports of a U.S. plan to blacklist Ant Group , China 's biggest mobile payments company , which is owned and controlled by Alibaba founder Jack Ma .
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Thursday the Trump administration was engaging in `` bullying practice '' and was abusing national security and state power to `` wantonly suppress foreign businesses . ''
`` China will continue to take necessary measures to safeguard Chinese businesses ' legitimate rights and interests , '' Zhao said at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zhao also suggested the United States was not abiding by fair trade rules and was discriminating against Chinese companies .
Chinese condemnation of a potential U.S. blacklisting comes at a time of high economic tensions between Washington and Beijing .
This year , the Trump administration labeled China 's Huawei Technologies a national security threat and banned the sale of Huawei hardware to U.S. government agencies .
Social media platform TikTok is also under U.S. scrutiny and could shut down in the United States unless a deal is reached with U.S. investors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ among senior U.S. officials ahead of its initial public offering in Hong Kong and Shanghai , Bloomberg reported last week .
The IPO is estimated to be about $ 35 billion and the company was expected to go public before the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 3 .
Ant Group 's Alipay mobile app is unlikely to be significantly affected by a U.S. decision to blacklist the company , as nearly all its sales occur in China .
China has been warning of a retaliatory blacklist of `` unreliable '' foreign firms and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States over Huawei .
On Wednesday , state tabloid Global Times reported Chinese authorities plan to enforce a new personal data protection law that would punish potential `` illegal data collection '' by foreign firms .
The Global Times mentioned past data leak incidents around the world involving Twitter and Facebook in the article .
Illegal data collection could result in a fine of more than $ 7 million , the Global Times said .

China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian accused the Trump administration of "bullying" on Thursday during a regular press briefing in Beijing. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 15 (UPI) -- China vowed to take measures in response to media reports of a U.S. plan to blacklist Ant Group, China's biggest mobile payments company, which is owned and controlled by Alibaba founder Jack Ma. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Thursday the Trump administration was engaging in "bullying practice" and was abusing national security and state power to "wantonly suppress foreign businesses." Advertisement
"China will continue to take necessary measures to safeguard Chinese businesses' legitimate rights and interests," Zhao said at a regular press briefing at the ministry.
Zhao also suggested the United States was not abiding by fair trade rules and was discriminating against Chinese companies.
Chinese condemnation of a potential U.S. blacklisting comes at a time of high economic tensions between Washington and Beijing. This year, the Trump administration labeled China's Huawei Technologies a national security threat and banned the sale of Huawei hardware to U.S. government agencies. Social media platform TikTok is also under U.S. scrutiny and could shut down in the United States unless a deal is reached with U.S. investors.
Restrictions against Ant Group were under discussion among senior U.S. officials ahead of its initial public offering in Hong Kong and Shanghai, Bloomberg reported last week. The IPO is estimated to be about $35 billion and the company was expected to go public before the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 3.
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Ant Group's Alipay mobile app is unlikely to be significantly affected by a U.S. decision to blacklist the company, as nearly all its sales occur in China.
China has been warning of a retaliatory blacklist of "unreliable" foreign firms and individuals since May amid tensions with the United States over Huawei. On Wednesday, state tabloid Global Times reported Chinese authorities plan to enforce a new personal data protection law that would punish potential "illegal data collection" by foreign firms.
The Global Times mentioned past data leak incidents around the world involving Twitter and Facebook in the article. Illegal data collection could result in a fine of more than $7 million, the Global Times said.


upi--2020-10-15--Look: Meghan McCain feels 'bliss' with daughter Liberty

Oct. 15 ( UPI ) -- Meghan McCain is feeling blissful in her new role as mom .
The 35-year-old television personality shared a first photo Wednesday with Liberty Sage , her newborn daughter with her husband , Ben Domenech .
The photo shows McCain smiling for the camera as she cradles baby Liberty to her chest .
`` Bliss , '' she captioned the post alongside heart and Statue of Liberty emojis .
McCain previously shared a photo from what appears to be Liberty 's nursery .
The picture shows an armchair with a cactus-print blanket and a pillow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave birth to Liberty in September .
She said on Instagram last week that motherhood has surpassed her expectations and is the `` best thing '' she 's done in her life .
`` Motherhood is euphoria .
All of the cliches have come true and exceeded well beyond my wildest expectations ~ it is hands down the best thing I have ever done in my entire life and I am completely in awe of our daughter , '' McCain said .
McCain said on Instagram in May that she was making the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pregnancy and future child 's life private for the sake of her family .
`` I believe children have a right to privacy and hope you will all understand as we navigate this as much as possible going forward without sacrificing our comfort or safety , '' she said .
McCain is the daughter of late senator John McCain and a co-host on The View .
She confirmed on Watch What Happens Live in August that she will return to The View after her baby 's birth .
McCain and her family are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roberta McCain , who died Monday at age 108 .
`` You 're everything I ever aspired to be , '' McCain tweeted Monday .
`` Thank you for teaching us all about living life on your own terms with grit , conviction , intensity and love . ''

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Meghan McCain is feeling blissful in her new role as mom.
The 35-year-old television personality shared a first photo Wednesday with Liberty Sage, her newborn daughter with her husband, Ben Domenech.
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The photo shows McCain smiling for the camera as she cradles baby Liberty to her chest.
"Bliss," she captioned the post alongside heart and Statue of Liberty emojis.
McCain previously shared a photo from what appears to be Liberty's nursery. The picture shows an armchair with a cactus-print blanket and a pillow embroidered with Liberty's name.
McCain gave birth to Liberty in September. She said on Instagram last week that motherhood has surpassed her expectations and is the "best thing" she's done in her life.
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"Motherhood is euphoria. All of the cliches have come true and exceeded well beyond my wildest expectations ~ it is hands down the best thing I have ever done in my entire life and I am completely in awe of our daughter," McCain said.
McCain said on Instagram in May that she was making the "conscious decision" to keep her pregnancy and future child's life private for the sake of her family.
"I believe children have a right to privacy and hope you will all understand as we navigate this as much as possible going forward without sacrificing our comfort or safety," she said.
McCain is the daughter of late senator John McCain and a co-host on The View. She confirmed on Watch What Happens Live in August that she will return to The View after her baby's birth.
McCain and her family are mourning the death of her grandmother, Roberta McCain, who died Monday at age 108.
"You're everything I ever aspired to be," McCain tweeted Monday. "Thank you for teaching us all about living life on your own terms with grit, conviction, intensity and love."


upi--2020-10-15--Oxford scientists develop rapid test to detect COVID-19 virus

Oct. 15 ( UPI ) -- Scientists at the University of Oxford in Britain announced Thursday they have developed a rapid diagnostic test that can detect COVID-19 in under five minutes .
Physicists at the university said the method uses artificial intelligence software to tell positive tests of SARS-CoV-2 , the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 , from negative samples with a high degree of accuracy .
The test can also be used to identify common respiratory pathogens , including influenza and seasonal human coronaviruses , physicist Achilles Kapanidis said .
`` Unlike other technologies that detect a delayed antibody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and time-consuming sample preparation , our method quickly detects intact virus particles -- meaning the assay is simple , extremely rapid , and cost-effective , '' he said in a statement .
The method analyzes throat swab samples without the need for genome extraction , purification or amplification of the viruses , researchers said .
Short fluorescent DNA strands are used in the process to label coronavirus virus particles , which are photographed under a microscope .
The software quickly and automatically identifies the virus present in the sample by analyzing labels which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pathogens .
Warwick Medical School Dr. Nicole Robb said that when developed , the testing device will be useful in challenging conditions -- such as when the coronavirus is present with seasonal flu viruses , a situation some health experts call a `` twindemic . ''
`` A significant concern for the upcoming winter months is the unpredictable effects of co-circulation of SARS-CoV-2 with other seasonal respiratory viruses , '' she said .
`` We have shown that our assay can reliably distinguish between different viruses in clinical samples , a development that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phase of the pandemic . ''
Researchers said they plan to begin development for the testing device early next year and have it widely available a few months later .

A collection of COVID-19 test samples are seen at a testing site in Arlington, Va., on March 19. File Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Scientists at the University of Oxford in Britain announced Thursday they have developed a rapid diagnostic test that can detect COVID-19 in under five minutes. Physicists at the university said the method uses artificial intelligence software to tell positive tests of SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, from negative samples with a high degree of accuracy. Advertisement
The test can also be used to identify common respiratory pathogens, including influenza and seasonal human coronaviruses, physicist Achilles Kapanidis said.
"Unlike other technologies that detect a delayed antibody response or that require expensive, tedious and time-consuming sample preparation, our method quickly detects intact virus particles -- meaning the assay is simple, extremely rapid, and cost-effective," he said in a statement.
The method analyzes throat swab samples without the need for genome extraction, purification or amplification of the viruses, researchers said.
Short fluorescent DNA strands are used in the process to label coronavirus virus particles, which are photographed under a microscope. The software quickly and automatically identifies the virus present in the sample by analyzing labels which produce distinct patterns in various types of pathogens.
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Warwick Medical School Dr. Nicole Robb said that when developed, the testing device will be useful in challenging conditions -- such as when the coronavirus is present with seasonal flu viruses, a situation some health experts call a "twindemic."
"A significant concern for the upcoming winter months is the unpredictable effects of co-circulation of SARS-CoV-2 with other seasonal respiratory viruses," she said.
"We have shown that our assay can reliably distinguish between different viruses in clinical samples, a development that offers a crucial advantage in the next phase of the pandemic."
Researchers said they plan to begin development for the testing device early next year and have it widely available a few months later.


upi--2020-10-15--John Cena marries girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh

Oct. 15 ( UPI ) -- John Cena has privately married his girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh in Tampa , Fla. , @ @ @ @ @ People magazine confirmed the news by obtaining a marriage certificate .
Cena and Shariatzadeh , @ @ @ @ @ in March 20119 , wed at an attorney 's office in Tampa .
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@ @ @ @ @ , reporting that they exchanged vows on Monday .
TMZ reports that Cena and Shariatzadeh @ @ @ @ @ for marriage certificate in early October .
Cena , 43 , and Shariatzadeh , 30 @ @ @ @ @ debut in October 2019 at the premiere of Playing with Fire .
The couple also @ @ @ @ @ in January where they shared a public kiss .
Cena met Shariatzadeh , a project @ @ @ @ @ , while on the set of Playing with Fire .
The actor and WWE star @ @ @ @ @ Huberdeau from 2009 to 2012 and had a high-profile engagement to fellow WWE star Nikki @ @ @ @ @ quits in 2018 .

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John Cena (R) and Shay Shariatzadeh are now husband and wife. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI. | License Photo
Oct. 15 (UPI) -- John Cena has privately married his girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh in Tampa, Fla., according to multiple reports. People magazine confirmed the news by obtaining a marriage certificate. Cena and Shariatzadeh, who were first linked together in March 20119, wed at an attorney's office in Tampa. Advertisement
E! News also confirmed the marriage, reporting that they exchanged vows on Monday.
TMZ reports that Cena and Shariatzadeh got secretly engaged and filed for marriage certificate in early October.
Cena, 43, and Shariatzadeh, 30, made their red carpet debut in October 2019 at the premiere of Playing with Fire. The couple also attended the premiere of Dolittle in January where they shared a public kiss.
Cena met Shariatzadeh, a project manager for tech company Avigilon, while on the set of Playing with Fire.
The actor and WWE star was formerly married to Elizabeth Huberdeau from 2009 to 2012 and had a high-profile engagement to fellow WWE star Nikki Bella before they called it quits in 2018.


upi--2020-10-15--Jobless claims in U.S. rise by 53,000; unemployment ticks down

Oct. 15 ( UPI ) -- Another 900,000 American workers have filed new unemployment claims , the Labor Department said @ @ @ @ @ .
The department listed the total at 898,000 new claims for the week ending Oct. @ @ @ @ @ 53,000 over the previous week .
It also revised the prior week 's claims up @ @ @ @ @ rate in the United States is 6.8 % , it noted , a decrease of @ @ @ @ @ had expected about 830,000 new claims .
The department said there were 10 million continuing @ @ @ @ @ claims by a week .
The rise in claims likely reflects a surge of layoffs @ @ @ @ @ early this month .
Airlines that had received federal funding in the spring were barred @ @ @ @ @ Oct. 1 .
Earlier this month , the department said the U.S. economy added 660,000 @ @ @ @ @ September .

An empty table and chairs are seen in the South Williamsburg district of New York City on October 5 after Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to close non-essential businesses in Brooklyn and Queens due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Another 900,000 American workers have filed new unemployment claims, the Labor Department said in its weekly report Thursday. The department listed the total at 898,000 new claims for the week ending Oct. 10, an increase of 53,000 over the previous week. It also revised the prior week's claims up by 5,000. Advertisement
The unemployment rate in the United States is 6.8%, it noted, a decrease of nearly 1%.
Analysts had expected about 830,000 new claims.
The department said there were 10 million continuing claims, which lag initial claims by a week.
The rise in claims likely reflects a surge of layoffs in the U.S. airline industry early this month. Airlines that had received federal funding in the spring were barred from laying off workers until Oct. 1.
Earlier this month, the department said the U.S. economy added 660,000 jobs for the month of September.


upi--2020-10-15--Ashley Hebert, J.P. Rosenbaum split after 8 years of marriage

Oct. 15 ( UPI ) -- The Bachelorette couple Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum are calling it quits .
Hebert , 35 , confirmed Wednesday that she and Rosenbaum , 43 , have split after nearly eight years of marriage .
Hebert shared the news on Instagram alongside a photo of herself and Rosenbaum slow dancing at a formal event .
`` It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that , after months of separation , Jp and I have amicably decided to go our separate ways , '' she captioned the post .
Hebert and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which aired in 2011 , and married in December 2012 .
The pair have two children , son Ford , 6 , and daughter Elsie , 3 .
`` We created the most beautiful children and shared memories that will never be forgotten , '' Hebert said .
`` Our differences have taken a toll on our relationship and after years of attempting to repair the damage , we 've decided that it is in our family 's best interest to create new and separate lives for our children . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward with the newness of our lives .
Our ultimate focus is to create stable and healthy lives for our children , '' she added .
Hebert ended her post by thanking friends and fans for their support .
`` Thank you for your love and support throughout the years .
Wishing you all love , happiness , and good health , '' she said .
Fellow Bachelor Nation alums Emily Maynard and Kendall Long were among those to voice their support for Hebert in the comments .
`` I 'm so sorry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hug and all the love , '' Maynard wrote .
`` Sending you all the love my dear , '' Long said .
Rosenbaum confirmed the news in a post on his own account , saying he was feeling `` disbelief and extreme sadness . ''
`` Please please please know that there is no one to blame , that there 's no event that triggered this decision , that no one is the victim , and that we 've done everything we possibly can to try to salvage this marriage , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've both come to realize that we are just two very different people , with very different perspectives and personalities , who just do n't see eye to eye on a lot life fundamentals , those which are the building blocks for a happy and healthy marriage , '' he added .
The Bachelorette is now in its 16th season .
Season 16 , starring Clare Crawley , premiered on ABC this week .
Crawley addressed rumors about her season Monday on Jimmy Kimmel Live !

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- The Bachelorette couple Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum are calling it quits.
Hebert, 35, confirmed Wednesday that she and Rosenbaum, 43, have split after nearly eight years of marriage.
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Hebert shared the news on Instagram alongside a photo of herself and Rosenbaum slow dancing at a formal event.
"It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that, after months of separation, Jp and I have amicably decided to go our separate ways," she captioned the post.
Hebert and Rosenbaum met during The Bachelorette Season 7, which aired in 2011, and married in December 2012. The pair have two children, son Ford, 6, and daughter Elsie, 3.
"We created the most beautiful children and shared memories that will never be forgotten," Hebert said. "Our differences have taken a toll on our relationship and after years of attempting to repair the damage, we've decided that it is in our family's best interest to create new and separate lives for our children."
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"Please respect our privacy as we move forward with the newness of our lives. Our ultimate focus is to create stable and healthy lives for our children," she added.
Hebert ended her post by thanking friends and fans for their support.
"Thank you for your love and support throughout the years. Wishing you all love, happiness, and good health," she said.
Fellow Bachelor Nation alums Emily Maynard and Kendall Long were among those to voice their support for Hebert in the comments.
"I'm so sorry, Ashley. Sending you the biggest hug and all the love," Maynard wrote.
"Sending you all the love my dear," Long said.
Rosenbaum confirmed the news in a post on his own account, saying he was feeling "disbelief and extreme sadness."
"Please please please know that there is no one to blame, that there's no event that triggered this decision, that no one is the victim, and that we've done everything we possibly can to try to salvage this marriage," Rosenbaum said.
"I think we've both come to realize that we are just two very different people, with very different perspectives and personalities, who just don't see eye to eye on a lot life fundamentals, those which are the building blocks for a happy and healthy marriage," he added.
The Bachelorette is now in its 16th season. Season 16, starring Clare Crawley, premiered on ABC this week. Crawley addressed rumors about her season Monday on Jimmy Kimmel Live!


upi--2020-10-15--Soccer: Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe lead France over Croatia

Oct. 15 ( UPI ) -- Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe each scored to lead France to a 2-1 win over Luka Modric and Croatia in the UEFA Nations League .
The game was a rematch of the 2018 World Cup , which France also won .
France is now tied with Portugal atop Group 3 after the victory on Wednesday at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb , Croatia .
Right back Ferland Mendy sparked the game 's first scoring sequence .
The French defender dribbled into the right side of the box before he fired in a cross , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The ball landed at the feet of Griezmann , who smacked a left-footed shot into the upper left corner of the net to beat Croatia keeper Dominik Livakovic in the eighth minute .
France held the 1-0 lead through halftime before Croatian center midfielder Nikola Vlasic made an equalizer in the 64th minute .
Fellow midfielder Josip Brekalo received a ball at the top of the box at the start of that play .
He then slid a pass to his left to find Vlasic .
The Croatian midfielder then used his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside the left post to beat French keeper Hugo Lloris .
Mbappe then slid in the game-winner in the 79th minute .
The French striker sprinted through the middle of the field before he received a chipped feed from left back Lucas Digne .
Mbappe then used his right foot for a one-touch shot past Livakovic .
France has another international match against Finland on Nov. 11 before a return to the Nations League group stage on Nov. 14 against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal .
Croatia faces Turkey before they battle Sweden in @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Croatia's Luka Modric (L) could not manage to score against France and Antoine Griezmann (R) during a UEFA Nations League game on Wednesday in Zagreb, Croatia. Photo by Antonio Bat/EPA-EFE
Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe each scored to lead France to a 2-1 win over Luka Modric and Croatia in the UEFA Nations League. The game was a rematch of the 2018 World Cup, which France also won. France is now tied with Portugal atop Group 3 after the victory on Wednesday at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb, Croatia. Advertisement
Right back Ferland Mendy sparked the game's first scoring sequence. The French defender dribbled into the right side of the box before he fired in a cross, but the feed was deflected by the defense.
The ball landed at the feet of Griezmann, who smacked a left-footed shot into the upper left corner of the net to beat Croatia keeper Dominik Livakovic in the eighth minute.
France held the 1-0 lead through halftime before Croatian center midfielder Nikola Vlasic made an equalizer in the 64th minute. Fellow midfielder Josip Brekalo received a ball at the top of the box at the start of that play. He then slid a pass to his left to find Vlasic.
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The Croatian midfielder then used his right boot to smack a shot just inside the left post to beat French keeper Hugo Lloris.
Mbappe then slid in the game-winner in the 79th minute. The French striker sprinted through the middle of the field before he received a chipped feed from left back Lucas Digne. Mbappe then used his right foot for a one-touch shot past Livakovic.
France has another international match against Finland on Nov. 11 before a return to the Nations League group stage on Nov. 14 against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. Croatia faces Turkey before they battle Sweden in the Nations League on Nov. 14.


upi--2020-10-15--Twitter follows Facebook in move to pull posts denying Holocaust

Oct. 15 ( UPI ) -- Just days after a similar move by Facebook , Twitter has said it will remove all posts that deny the Holocaust -- which the platform says violates its policy against spreading hateful content .
A Twitter spokeswoman said the company considers denial posts anti-Semitic and will no longer tolerate them .
`` We strongly condemn anti-Semitism , and hateful conduct has absolutely no place on our service , '' the representative said .
`` We also have a robust 'glorification of violence ' policy in place and take action against content that glorifies or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including the Holocaust . ''
Nazi Germany orchestrated the Holocaust during World War II , during which about six million Jewish followers were systematically killed .
In July , Twitter banned British rapper Wiley for a series of tweets it deemed anti-Semitic .
The pushback against Holocaust misinformation comes after previous efforts by both Facebook and Twitter to reject hate speech after civil rights protests nationwide this summer that followed the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor .
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Monday his platform would take down posts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other forms of hate .
`` With rising anti-Semitism , we 're expanding our policy to prohibit any content that denies or distorts the Holocaust , '' Facebook said .
`` If people search for the Holocaust on Facebook , we 'll start directing you to authoritative sources to get accurate information . ''

A woman visits the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem, Israel, on January 24, 2019. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Just days after a similar move by Facebook, Twitter has said it will remove all posts that deny the Holocaust -- which the platform says violates its policy against spreading hateful content. A Twitter spokeswoman said the company considers denial posts anti-Semitic and will no longer tolerate them. Advertisement
"We strongly condemn anti-Semitism, and hateful conduct has absolutely no place on our service," the representative said.
"We also have a robust 'glorification of violence' policy in place and take action against content that glorifies or praises historical acts of violence and genocide, including the Holocaust."
Nazi Germany orchestrated the Holocaust during World War II, during which about six million Jewish followers were systematically killed. In July, Twitter banned British rapper Wiley for a series of tweets it deemed anti-Semitic.
The pushback against Holocaust misinformation comes after previous efforts by both Facebook and Twitter to reject hate speech after civil rights protests nationwide this summer that followed the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Monday his platform would take down posts that praised or denied the Holocaust or other forms of hate.
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"With rising anti-Semitism, we're expanding our policy to prohibit any content that denies or distorts the Holocaust," Facebook said. "If people search for the Holocaust on Facebook, we'll start directing you to authoritative sources to get accurate information."


upi--2020-10-15--Watch: Demi Lovato sheds tears in 'Commander in Chief' music video

Oct. 15 ( UPI ) -- Demi Lovato gives a teary-eyed performance of her politically charged track , `` Commander in Chief , '' in a new music video .
The singer is joined by multiple men and women from all walks of life as they mouth the lyrics to the song and give expressive performances .
Lovato then enters the music video and starts crying as she finishes the track .
`` Commander in Chief '' sends a message to President Donald Trump and feature lyrics that refer to the COVID-19 pandemic .
`` Commander in Chief , honestly/ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I could n't sleep , seriously/ Do you even know the truth ?
/ We 're in a state of crisis , people are dyin'/ While you line your pockets deep/ Commander in Chief , how does it feel to still/ Be able to breathe ? ''
Lovato sings .
The song is available on music streaming services such as Spotify , Apple Music , Amazon Music , Pandora , Amazon Music , Tidal , Soundcloud and Deezer .
Lovato gave the fist onstage performance of the song Wednesday during the 2020 Billboard @ @ @

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Demi Lovato gives a teary-eyed performance of her politically charged track, "Commander in Chief," in a new music video.
The singer is joined by multiple men and women from all walks of life as they mouth the lyrics to the song and give expressive performances.
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Lovato then enters the music video and starts crying as she finishes the track.
"Commander in Chief" sends a message to President Donald Trump and feature lyrics that refer to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Commander in Chief, honestly/ If I did the things you do/ I couldn't sleep, seriously/ Do you even know the truth?/ We're in a state of crisis, people are dyin'/ While you line your pockets deep/ Commander in Chief, how does it feel to still/ Be able to breathe?" Lovato sings.
The song is available on music streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, Tidal, Soundcloud and Deezer.
Lovato gave the fist onstage performance of the song Wednesday during the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.
Demi Lovato turns 30: a look back


upi--2020-10-15--Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbay Jeenbekov resigns amid outcry over elections

Oct. 15 ( UPI ) -- Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbay Jeenbekov resigned from office on Thursday following widespread protests and one day after formerly-jailed nationalist Sadyr Japarov assumed the role of prime minister .
Jeenbekov said he was leaving office following several days of intense protests by critics and political opponents who disputed the nation 's Oct. 4 parliamentary election , in which a number of the president 's political allies claimed victory .
`` For me , peace in Kyrgyzstan , the integrity of the country , the unity of our people and tranquility in society are above all , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing dearer to me than the life of each of my compatriots .
`` I 'm not holding on to power .
I do not want to remain in the history of Kyrgyzstan as the president who shed blood and shot at his own citizens .
Therefore , I 've decided to resign . ''
Under Kyrgyz law , parliament speaker Kanatbek Isayev is supposed to act as president .
If he resigned , Japarov would assume power .
Jeenbekov became the third Kyrgyzstan president since 2005 to leave office under public pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election to keep his seat , but opposition leaders disputed the contest and large protests followed .
`` The military and security forces will be obliged to use their weapons to protect the state residence , '' Jeenbekov added .
`` Blood will be inevitably shed .
I urge both sides not to fall for provocations . ''
Wednesday , Jeenbekov accepted Japarov as the new prime minister after he was approved by Kyrgyzstan Parliament .
Japarov was jailed in 2017 for kidnapping a public official .
He first took a seat in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bakiev , who was overthrown in 2010 .
Japarov was sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2013 for holding a provincial governor hostage during the protest of a local Kumtor goldmine project , but fled to Kazakhstan and was captured four years later .
`` Nobody can tell really how it 's possible that Japarov jumped from a place of detention immediately to the highest echelons of power , '' Kyrgyz academic Asel Doolotkeldieva lamented .
`` Was it an orchestrated plan by a group of people who wanted to take advantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interests or was it a spontaneous act by Japarov 's supporters ?
We do n't know . ''

Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov is pictured in Beijing, China, on April 24, 2019, standing with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Xi's wife Peng Liyuan. File Photo by Xie Huanchi/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbay Jeenbekov resigned from office on Thursday following widespread protests and one day after formerly-jailed nationalist Sadyr Japarov assumed the role of prime minister. Jeenbekov said he was leaving office following several days of intense protests by critics and political opponents who disputed the nation's Oct. 4 parliamentary election, in which a number of the president's political allies claimed victory. Advertisement
"For me, peace in Kyrgyzstan, the integrity of the country, the unity of our people and tranquility in society are above all," he said. "There is nothing dearer to me than the life of each of my compatriots.
"I'm not holding on to power. I do not want to remain in the history of Kyrgyzstan as the president who shed blood and shot at his own citizens. Therefore, I've decided to resign."
Under Kyrgyz law, parliament speaker Kanatbek Isayev is supposed to act as president. If he resigned, Japarov would assume power.
Jeenbekov became the third Kyrgyzstan president since 2005 to leave office under public pressure. He'd won this month's election to keep his seat, but opposition leaders disputed the contest and large protests followed.
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"The military and security forces will be obliged to use their weapons to protect the state residence," Jeenbekov added. "Blood will be inevitably shed. I urge both sides not to fall for provocations."
Wednesday, Jeenbekov accepted Japarov as the new prime minister after he was approved by Kyrgyzstan Parliament.
Japarov was jailed in 2017 for kidnapping a public official. He first took a seat in parliament in 2005 under former President Kurmanbek Bakiev, who was overthrown in 2010.
Japarov was sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2013 for holding a provincial governor hostage during the protest of a local Kumtor goldmine project, but fled to Kazakhstan and was captured four years later.
"Nobody can tell really how it's possible that Japarov jumped from a place of detention immediately to the highest echelons of power," Kyrgyz academic Asel Doolotkeldieva lamented.
"Was it an orchestrated plan by a group of people who wanted to take advantage of the revolt and advance their own interests or was it a spontaneous act by Japarov's supporters? We don't know."


upi--2020-10-15--Gender stereotypes at play as Jacinda Ardern, Judith Collins face off to lead New Zealand

Oct. 15 ( UPI ) -- Women leading both of New Zealand 's largest political parties is something to celebrate .
Watching Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins go head to head in three televised or online pre-election debates should surely dispel any doubt about whether women are up to the demands of leadership at the highest level .
As Thursday 's final debate will also surely demonstrate , both women are confident , assertive and resilient under pressure , attributes widely expected of leaders .
And yet gender bias continues to define aspects of their careers and performance .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussion , the debates have been a far cry from the `` gladiatorial masculinity '' displayed by President Donald Trump in the recent U.S. presidential debate with former Vice President Joe Biden .
Nonetheless , subtle but still influential gendered dynamics are at play in the New Zealand election campaign .
Ardern and Collins navigate these dynamics in quite distinctive ways , which may help explain why they each evoke such different emotions in voters .
But how do people form these opinions ?
Even without formal study , everyone develops their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Researchers call these ideas `` implicit leadership theories , '' and they shape how leaders are perceived .
While these personal theories might not be correct -- in the sense that someone might value leader behaviors that research shows are actually ineffective or harmful -- they are nonetheless influential .
Research on these implicit theories shows that behaviors traditionally associated with masculinity are more likely to be seen as leader-like : This means when some people think `` leader '' their default is also to think `` male . ''
This results in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' in the sense of being `` tough '' and `` commanding , '' attributes associated with traditional expectations of men .
Similarly , being intimidating , power-hungry , risk-taking , demanding and domineering are often qualities people link to leadership .
However , a significant body of research suggests these behaviors are not , in fact , the key qualities that make for effective leaders .
Rather , they tend to undermine innovation , inhibit quality decision making and fail to draw out the best from people .
Instead , humility , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work for a common good are more important .
These are also qualities women often exhibit .
But because they are judged against an implicitly masculine norm , women continue to find it harder to attain leadership roles and to then succeed in those roles .
Given all this , it is not surprising that Collins often adopts an overtly combative , masculine style to appeal principally to a more traditionally minded voter base .
There are clear echoes of the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher -- the so-called Iron Lady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presents herself as a potential prime minister who would be tough , in command , in control , brooking neither dissent nor failure .
The reality of gendered leadership expectations means that to do otherwise would risk Collins not being seen as leader-like by those whose implicit leadership theories favor such traditionally masculine notions .
But this is not a guaranteed winning strategy by any means .
As British leadership scholar Keith Grint argues , it 's generally unwise for leaders to proclaim complex problems can be solved by way of simple solutions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ researchers call the `` double bind '' that affects women leaders .
If they display traditionally feminine behaviors , focusing on relationships and concern for others , they risk being seen as a good woman but not an effective leader .
If they display masculine behaviors , they risk being seen as a competent leader but a `` not nice '' woman .
The more Collins plays to traditional expectations of a combative , masculine style of leadership , therefore , the more she risks alienating people -- including within her own voter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the double bind but in the opposite way .
Her emphasis on being kind and showing concern for others means she is seen by some as a nice woman but not an effective leader .
However , `` sensitivity '' -- meaning to be caring , sympathetic , compassionate , kind , empathetic , selfless and friendly -- also features in implicit leadership theories .
There is evidence to suggest that these so-called `` soft skills '' are , in fact , key to effective leadership .
So , while Ardern 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleave to more traditional , masculine views of leadership , this does not mean she is an ineffective leader .
In a political contest between two very determined , confident and resilient women , it should be remembered that some voters will inevitably be influenced by gendered preconceptions of what makes a good leader -- and that this is just one more challenge such female leaders face .
Suze Wilson is a senior lecturer in executive development at Massey University .
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license @ @ @ @ @ @

Labor Party's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (L) and leader of the National Party Judith Collins (R) debate in Auckland, New Zealand, on September 30. New Zealand is slated to hold its general election on Saturday. Pool Photo by Michael Bradley/EPA-EFE
Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Women leading both of New Zealand's largest political parties is something to celebrate. Watching Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins go head to head in three televised or online pre-election debates should surely dispel any doubt about whether women are up to the demands of leadership at the highest level. As Thursday's final debate will also surely demonstrate, both women are confident, assertive and resilient under pressure, attributes widely expected of leaders. And yet gender bias continues to define aspects of their careers and performance. Advertisement
While the format has offered limited in-depth policy discussion, the debates have been a far cry from the "gladiatorial masculinity" displayed by President Donald Trump in the recent U.S. presidential debate with former Vice President Joe Biden.
Nonetheless, subtle but still influential gendered dynamics are at play in the New Zealand election campaign. Ardern and Collins navigate these dynamics in quite distinctive ways, which may help explain why they each evoke such different emotions in voters. But how do people form these opinions?
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Even without formal study, everyone develops their own ideas about what good leadership involves. Researchers call these ideas "implicit leadership theories," and they shape how leaders are perceived.
While these personal theories might not be correct -- in the sense that someone might value leader behaviors that research shows are actually ineffective or harmful -- they are nonetheless influential.
Effective leadership
Research on these implicit theories shows that behaviors traditionally associated with masculinity are more likely to be seen as leader-like: This means when some people think "leader" their default is also to think "male."
This results in people expecting leaders to be "strong" in the sense of being "tough" and "commanding," attributes associated with traditional expectations of men. Similarly, being intimidating, power-hungry, risk-taking, demanding and domineering are often qualities people link to leadership.
However, a significant body of research suggests these behaviors are not, in fact, the key qualities that make for effective leaders. Rather, they tend to undermine innovation, inhibit quality decision making and fail to draw out the best from people. Instead, humility, collaboration, team building and inspiring people to work for a common good are more important. These are also qualities women often exhibit.
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But because they are judged against an implicitly masculine norm, women continue to find it harder to attain leadership roles and to then succeed in those roles.
Others' expectations
Given all this, it is not surprising that Collins often adopts an overtly combative, masculine style to appeal principally to a more traditionally minded voter base.
There are clear echoes of the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher -- the so-called Iron Lady -- in Collins' approach. She presents herself as a potential prime minister who would be tough, in command, in control, brooking neither dissent nor failure.
The reality of gendered leadership expectations means that to do otherwise would risk Collins not being seen as leader-like by those whose implicit leadership theories favor such traditionally masculine notions.
But this is not a guaranteed winning strategy by any means. As British leadership scholar Keith Grint argues, it's generally unwise for leaders to proclaim complex problems can be solved by way of simple solutions.
Strong vs. nice
Collins is also caught by what researchers call the "double bind" that affects women leaders. If they display traditionally feminine behaviors, focusing on relationships and concern for others, they risk being seen as a good woman but not an effective leader. If they display masculine behaviors, they risk being seen as a competent leader but a "not nice" woman.
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The more Collins plays to traditional expectations of a combative, masculine style of leadership, therefore, the more she risks alienating people -- including within her own voter base.
Ardern is equally at risk of the double bind but in the opposite way. Her emphasis on being kind and showing concern for others means she is seen by some as a nice woman but not an effective leader.
Soft skills, tough challenges
However, "sensitivity" -- meaning to be caring, sympathetic, compassionate, kind, empathetic, selfless and friendly -- also features in implicit leadership theories.
There is evidence to suggest that these so-called "soft skills" are, in fact, key to effective leadership. So, while Ardern's style risks lacking credibility with those who cleave to more traditional, masculine views of leadership, this does not mean she is an ineffective leader.
In a political contest between two very determined, confident and resilient women, it should be remembered that some voters will inevitably be influenced by gendered preconceptions of what makes a good leader -- and that this is just one more challenge such female leaders face.
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Suze Wilson is a senior lecturer in executive development at Massey University. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.


upi--2020-10-15--Fantasy football: Elliott, Edmonds, Gaskin among best in Week 6 running back rankings

Oct. 14 ( UPI ) -- Ezekiel Elliott , Derrick Henry , Alexander Mattison , Clyde Edwards-Helaire and James Robinson top my Week 6 fantasy football running back rankings for 2020 .
Aaron Jones , Jonathan Taylor , Raheem Mostert , Mike Davis and James Conner round out my Top 10 options for Week 6 .
Chase Edmonds , David Johnson , Myles Gaskin and Frank Gore are among my other favorite starts this week at the running back position .
Monitor the status for each of your players ' games this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Los Angeles Chargers , New Orleans Saints and Las Vegas Raiders players should be removed from all starting lineups , as those teams have Week 6 byes .
Check out my weekly waiver wire article for options of players to add at each position .
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is my No .
2 fantasy football running back for Week 6 .
The 2019 NFL rushing champion has scored four touchdowns in his last two games .
Henry has averaged 25.3 carries per game .
I expect the Titans to continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He should have an elite performance in Week 6 when the Titans battle a Houston Texans defense that has allowed a league-high 706 rushing yards and the sixth-most fantasy points per game to running backs .
Alexander Mattison might be one of the best running back plays for Week 6 .
The Minnesota Vikings ' No .
2 running back is expected to start this week against the Atlanta Falcons after starter Dalvin Cook sustained an injury in Week 5 .
The Falcons just fired their coach and have allowed at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games this season .
Mattison is my No .
3 option this week .
I expect at least one score and 100 yards from scrimmage from the RB1 streamer .
Chase Edmonds has been the best running back in the Arizona Cardinals backfield so far this season .
He still sits at No .
2 on the depth chart , behind starter Kenyan Drake , but I like Edmonds better as a fantasy football option in Week 6 .
Edmonds has scored in back-to-back games entering this Monday Night Football against the Dallas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fourth-most rushing yards to running backs this season .
I expect Edmonds -- my No .
16 option -- to post solid RB2 fantasy football statistics in Week 6 .
He can also be used in your flex spot .
Houston Texans running back David Johnson is my No .
18 option for Week 6 .
Last week , Johnson had more than 100 yards from scrimmage for the first time since Week 1 .
He also had a season-high 19 touches in Week 5 in the Texans ' first win of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson busy and ride the same recipe to another victory in Week 6 in an upset of the Tennessee Titans .
The Titans have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game to running backs .
Johnson should be a lock for at least 100 yards from scrimmage .
He could post an RB1 day if he gets into the end zone .
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin went off for 91 yards from scrimmage and a score in Week 5 against a tough San Francisco 49ers defense .
This week he 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to running backs .
I expect the Dolphins to dominate this matchup .
Gaskin is my No .
21 option and can be used as a low-end RB2 or flex play .
Veteran running back Frank Gore will be on the other end of the New York Jets-Miami Dolphins matchup .
The Jets just released running back Le'Veon Bell , which moves Gore to the top spot on the depth chart .
Gore is not explosive , but should get enough work to warrant a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the position or need a bye week replacement .
The Dolphins have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to running backs .
I expect the Jets to lean on Gore in an attempt to control the pace of this AFC East game .
He also has a decent chance to score a touchdown .
Gore is my No .
26 option for Week 6 .
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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) is my No. 1 option for Week 6 and should see more carries after the season-ending injury to quarterback Dak Prescott. File Photo by Lori Shepler/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Ezekiel Elliott, Derrick Henry, Alexander Mattison, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and James Robinson top my Week 6 fantasy football running back rankings for 2020. Aaron Jones, Jonathan Taylor, Raheem Mostert, Mike Davis and James Conner round out my Top 10 options for Week 6. Chase Edmonds, David Johnson, Myles Gaskin and Frank Gore are among my other favorite starts this week at the running back position. Advertisement
Monitor the status for each of your players' games this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the NFL schedule. Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans Saints and Las Vegas Raiders players should be removed from all starting lineups, as those teams have Week 6 byes.
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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is my No. 2 fantasy football running back for Week 6. The 2019 NFL rushing champion has scored four touchdowns in his last two games. Henry has averaged 25.3 carries per game.
I expect the Titans to continue to lean on Henry down the stretch. He should have an elite performance in Week 6 when the Titans battle a Houston Texans defense that has allowed a league-high 706 rushing yards and the sixth-most fantasy points per game to running backs.
Alexander Mattison might be one of the best running back plays for Week 6. The Minnesota Vikings' No. 2 running back is expected to start this week against the Atlanta Falcons after starter Dalvin Cook sustained an injury in Week 5. The Falcons just fired their coach and have allowed at least 30 points in four of their five games this season.
Mattison is my No. 3 option this week. I expect at least one score and 100 yards from scrimmage from the RB1 streamer.
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SNEAKY PLAYS
Chase Edmonds has been the best running back in the Arizona Cardinals backfield so far this season. He still sits at No. 2 on the depth chart, behind starter Kenyan Drake, but I like Edmonds better as a fantasy football option in Week 6.
Edmonds has scored in back-to-back games entering this Monday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys have allowed the fourth-most rushing yards to running backs this season.
I expect Edmonds -- my No. 15 option -- to post solid RB2 fantasy football statistics in Week 6. He can also be used in your flex spot.
Houston Texans running back David Johnson is my No. 16 option for Week 6. Last week, Johnson had more than 100 yards from scrimmage for the first time since Week 1. He also had a season-high 19 touches in Week 5 in the Texans' first win of the season.
I expect Houston to keep Johnson busy and ride the same recipe to another victory in Week 6 in an upset of the Tennessee Titans.
The Titans have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game to running backs. Johnson should be a lock for at least 100 yards from scrimmage. He could post an RB1 day if he gets into the end zone.
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LONGSHOTS
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin went off for 91 yards from scrimmage and a score in Week 5 against a tough San Francisco 49ers defense. This week he'll face a New York Jets defense that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to running backs.
I expect the Dolphins to dominate this matchup. Gaskin is my No. 22 option and can be used as a low-end RB2 or flex play.
Veteran running back Frank Gore will be on the other end of the New York Jets-Miami Dolphins matchup. The Jets just released running back Le'Veon Bell, which moves Gore to the top spot on the depth chart.
Gore is not explosive, but should get enough work to warrant a fantasy football start if you are desperate at the position or need a bye week replacement.
The Dolphins have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to running backs. I expect the Jets to lean on Gore in an attempt to control the pace of this AFC East game. He also has a decent chance to score a touchdown. Gore is my No. 27 option for Week 6.
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Week 6 fantasy football running back rankings
1. Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys vs. ARI
2. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans vs. HOU
3. Alexander Mattison, Minnesota Vikings vs. ATL
4. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kansas City Chiefs at BUF
5. James Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. DET
6. Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers at TB
7. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts vs. CIN
8. Raheem Mostert, San Francisco 49ers vs. LAR
9. Mike Davis, Carolina Panthers vs. CHI
10. James Conner, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. CLE
11. Kareem Hunt, Cleveland Browns at PIT
12. Todd Gurley, Atlanta Falcons at MIN
13. David Montgomery, Chicago Bears at CAR
14. Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals at IND
15. Chase Edmonds, Arizona Cardinals at DAL
16. David Johnson, Houston Texans at TEN
17. Ronald Jones, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. GB
18. Miles Sanders, Philadelphia Eagles vs. BAL
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19. Antonio Gibson, Washington Football Team at NYG
20. Devin Singletary, Buffalo Bills vs. KC
21. Kenyan Drake, Arizona Cardinals at DAL
22. Myles Gaskin, Miami Dolphins vs. NYJ
23. Mark Ingram, Baltimore Ravens at PHI
24. Melvin Gordon, Denver Broncos at NE
25. Cam Akers, Los Angeles Rams at SF
26. Jerick McKinnon, San Francisco 49ers vs. LAR
27. Frank Gore, New York Jets at MIA
28. Adrian Peterson, Detroit Lions at JAX
29. James White, New England Patriots vs. DEN
30. D'Andre Swift, Detroit Lions at JAX


upi--2020-10-15--AEW Dynamite: Jon Moxley defends title against Lance Archer

Oct. 15 ( UPI ) -- AEW World Champion Jon Moxley defended his title against Lance Archer on the one-year anniversary episode of Dynamite .
Moxley , well before the main event bout , was ambushed by Archer backstage who slammed his head against a table multiple times .
The act caused President and CEO of AEW Tony Khan to make the championship bout a no disqualification match .
Archer arrived to the ring with his manager Jake 'The Snake ' Roberts and threw an AEW production member through a glass window .
Eddie Kingston , Moxley 's rival , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guest commentary and was surrounded by his partners The Lucha Bros. Moxley entered from the audience side of the arena and immediately nailed Archer with a Paradigm Shift , nearly winning the contest in seconds .
Archer was somehow unfazed by the attack and went on the offensive .
The champ set up two steel chairs in the ring , but The MurderHawk Monster slammed Moxley through them .
Afterwards , Moxley was able to hit his second Paradigm Shift off the ring apron which sent both grapplers crashing through two tables .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ performed a third Paradigm Shift but Archer shockingly kicked out .
Archer then unleashed The Blackout but Moxley countered with a surprise roll-up pin to win the match and remain AEW World Champion .
Archer started attacking Moxley more until Kingston and The Lucha Bros. came down to the ring to make the save .
Kingston started congratulating a confused Moxley before he attacked the champ himself and choked him out before AEW went off the air .
Also on Dynamite , every other championship was on the line in celebration of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tag Team Champions FTR successfully defended their titles against Chuck Taylor and Trent of Best Friends after FTR 's Cash Wheeler hit Trent with his championship belt .
Miro , at the the request of his partner Kip Sabian , attacked Best Friends afterwards for destroying Sabian 's arcade cabinet during their match .
AEW Women 's World Champion Shida successfully defended her title against Big Swole after surviving Swole 's Dirty Dancing and landing two Running Knees to earn the three count .
TNT Champion Cody was in action as he defended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was one second away from winning the match .
Cassidy , who was able to counter Cody 's CrossRhodes with a Beach Break , was using a roll-up pin on The American Nightmare before the time limit ran out , causing the bout to end in a draw .
Other moments from Dynamite included Miro and Sabian defeating Sean Maluta and Lee Johnson ; Matt Hardy announcing that he is medically cleared to compete again before he was once again challenged by Sammy Guevara ; tag teams Private Party , Silver and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Butcher and The Blade and The Young Bucks being selected for a No .
1 contender 's match to see who will face FTR ; and MJF having a big announcement for Chris Jericho and his group The Inner Circle .
MJF invited Jericho and his crew to the ring and asked Le Champion if they should work together .
MJF then said he might possibly want to join The Inner Circle which the other members including Ortiz , were not happy with .
Jericho said next week he will meet with MJF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which MJF agreed to .

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- AEW World Champion Jon Moxley defended his title against Lance Archer on the one-year anniversary episode of Dynamite.
Moxley, well before the main event bout, was ambushed by Archer backstage who slammed his head against a table multiple times.
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The act caused President and CEO of AEW Tony Khan to make the championship bout a no disqualification match. Archer arrived to the ring with his manager Jake 'The Snake' Roberts and threw an AEW production member through a glass window.
Eddie Kingston, Moxley's rival, joined the announcer's desk to give guest commentary and was surrounded by his partners The Lucha Bros.
Moxley entered from the audience side of the arena and immediately nailed Archer with a Paradigm Shift, nearly winning the contest in seconds. Archer was somehow unfazed by the attack and went on the offensive.
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The champ set up two steel chairs in the ring, but The MurderHawk Monster slammed Moxley through them. Afterwards, Moxley was able to hit his second Paradigm Shift off the ring apron which sent both grapplers crashing through two tables.
Moxley, back inside the ring, performed a third Paradigm Shift but Archer shockingly kicked out. Archer then unleashed The Blackout but Moxley countered with a surprise roll-up pin to win the match and remain AEW World Champion.
Archer started attacking Moxley more until Kingston and The Lucha Bros. came down to the ring to make the save. Kingston started congratulating a confused Moxley before he attacked the champ himself and choked him out before AEW went off the air.
Also on Dynamite, every other championship was on the line in celebration of the show's one-year anniversary. AEW World Tag Team Champions FTR successfully defended their titles against Chuck Taylor and Trent of Best Friends after FTR's Cash Wheeler hit Trent with his championship belt.
Miro, at the the request of his partner Kip Sabian, attacked Best Friends afterwards for destroying Sabian's arcade cabinet during their match.
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AEW Women's World Champion Shida successfully defended her title against Big Swole after surviving Swole's Dirty Dancing and landing two Running Knees to earn the three count.
TNT Champion Cody was in action as he defended his title against the sloth-like Orange Cassidy who was one second away from winning the match. Cassidy, who was able to counter Cody's CrossRhodes with a Beach Break, was using a roll-up pin on The American Nightmare before the time limit ran out, causing the bout to end in a draw.
Other moments from Dynamite included Miro and Sabian defeating Sean Maluta and Lee Johnson; Matt Hardy announcing that he is medically cleared to compete again before he was once again challenged by Sammy Guevara; tag teams Private Party, Silver and Reynolds of The Dark Order, The Butcher and The Blade and The Young Bucks being selected for a No. 1 contender's match to see who will face FTR; and MJF having a big announcement for Chris Jericho and his group The Inner Circle.
MJF invited Jericho and his crew to the ring and asked Le Champion if they should work together. MJF then said he might possibly want to join The Inner Circle which the other members including Ortiz, were not happy with.
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Jericho said next week he will meet with MJF to discuss things over a steak dinner which MJF agreed to.


upi--2020-10-15--Fantasy football: Tyreek Hill tops Week 6 wide receiver rankings

Oct. 14 ( UPI ) -- Tyreek Hill , DeAndre Hopkins , Calvin Ridley , Adam Thielen and Mike Evans top my Week 6 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2020 .
Stefon Diggs , Allen Robinson , Cooper Kupp , Davante Adams and JuJu Smith-Schuster round out my Top 10 options for Week 6 .
Terry McLaurin , Will Fuller , Mecole Hardman and Jarvis Landry also are among my favorite starts this week .
You should target players who have a good chance to score a touchdown and get a lot of looks from their respective quarterbacks when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Los Angeles Chargers , Las Vegas Raiders , New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks players should be removed from starting lineups as they have Week 6 byes .
Monitor the status for each of your players ' games this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the NFL schedule Check out my weekly waiver wire article for candidates to add to your roster before your Week 6 matchup .
Here are some of my favorite players in this week 's rankings : Tyreek Hill is a Top 5 option most weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top wide receiver for Week 6 .
The Kansas City Chiefs will play without Sammy Watkins this week , which should result in more targets for Hill .
Hill has also scored in every game this season .
I expect that streak to continue Sunday when the Chiefs battle a Buffalo Bills defense that was torched by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr in Week 4 and by Jared Goff and Ryan Fitzpatrick in the two games before that .
I expect Patrick Mahomes to have his way with this defense , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is my No .
3 wide receiver in Week 6 .
Ridley has four touchdowns this season , but has n't scored since Week 2 .
I expect a rebound performance in Week 6 when the Falcons face a Minnesota Vikings defense that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game and a league-high nine touchdowns to wide receivers .
Ridley should get into the end zone in this matchup .
Terry McLaurin has had a productive season so far despite poor quarterback play from the Washington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wide receiver to finish the week as a WR1 in fantasy football due to a Week 6 matchup against a New York Giants defense that has struggled in recent weeks .
I also expect this game to be a shootout .
McLaurin is my No .
12 option .
Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller has scored in three consecutive games as he heads into a Week 6 matchup against the Tennessee Titans .
I have Fuller as my No .
13 option at the position .
The Titans allowed three touchdowns to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the season .
Fuller should grab another score and provide low-end WR1 or high-end WR2 value in Week 6 .
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman also should benefit from Sammy Watkins ' absence in Week 6 .
I expect Hardman to see a ton of looks from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in a matchup against the Buffalo Bills .
The Bills likely will sell out in defending Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce , which should allow Hardman to draw favorable coverage .
Hardman is my No .
21 option this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leagues with at least 12 teams .
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry is one of my favorite sleeper plays in Week 6 .
Landry had a season-high 88 yards of four catches in Week 5 .
I expect him to haul in more catches and score a touchdown this week .
The Browns have a matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers , who have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers .
22 .
Darius Slayton , New York Giants vs. WAS 42 .
Golden Tate , New York Giants @ @

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) has scored in every game this season and is my top fantasy football wide receiver for Week 6. File Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Tyreek Hill, DeAndre Hopkins, Calvin Ridley, Adam Thielen and Mike Evans top my Week 6 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2020. Stefon Diggs, Allen Robinson, Cooper Kupp, Davante Adams and JuJu Smith-Schuster round out my Top 10 options for Week 6. Terry McLaurin, Will Fuller, Mecole Hardman and Jarvis Landry also are among my favorite starts this week. Advertisement
You should target players who have a good chance to score a touchdown and get a lot of looks from their respective quarterbacks when considering who to start at wide receiver.
Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks players should be removed from starting lineups as they have Week 6 byes. Monitor the status for each of your players' games this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the NFL schedule
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Check out my weekly waiver wire article for candidates to add to your roster before your Week 6 matchup.
Here are some of my favorite players in this week's rankings:
TOP SHELF
Tyreek Hill is a Top 5 option most weeks, but I have him as my top wide receiver for Week 6. The Kansas City Chiefs will play without Sammy Watkins this week, which should result in more targets for Hill. Hill has also scored in every game this season.
I expect that streak to continue Sunday when the Chiefs battle a Buffalo Bills defense that was torched by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr in Week 4 and by Jared Goff and Ryan Fitzpatrick in the two games before that. I expect Patrick Mahomes to have his way with this defense, which will benefit all Chiefs pass catchers.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is my No. 3 wide receiver in Week 6. Ridley has four touchdowns this season, but hasn't scored since Week 2. I expect a rebound performance in Week 6 when the Falcons face a Minnesota Vikings defense that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game and a league-high nine touchdowns to wide receivers.
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Ridley should get into the end zone in this matchup.
SNEAKY PLAYS
Terry McLaurin has had a productive season so far despite poor quarterback play from the Washington Football Team. I expect the Washington wide receiver to finish the week as a WR1 in fantasy football due to a Week 6 matchup against a New York Giants defense that has struggled in recent weeks.
I also expect this game to be a shootout. McLaurin is my No. 12 option.
Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller has scored in three consecutive games as he heads into a Week 6 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. I have Fuller as my No. 13 option at the position.
The Titans allowed three touchdowns to wide receivers through the first three weeks of the season. Fuller should grab another score and provide low-end WR1 or high-end WR2 value in Week 6.
LONGSHOTS
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman also should benefit from Sammy Watkins' absence in Week 6. I expect Hardman to see a ton of looks from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in a matchup against the Buffalo Bills. The Bills likely will sell out in defending Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce, which should allow Hardman to draw favorable coverage.
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Hardman is my No. 21 option this week and should provide WR2 value in leagues with at least 12 teams.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry is one of my favorite sleeper plays in Week 6. Landry had a season-high 88 yards of four catches in Week 5.
I expect him to haul in more catches and score a touchdown this week. The Browns have a matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers.
Week 6 fantasy football wide receiver rankings
1. Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs at BUF
2. DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona Cardinals at DAL
3. Calvin Ridley, Atlanta Falcons at MIN
4. Adam Thielen, Minnesota Vikings vs. ATL
5. Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. GB
6. Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills vs. KC
7. Allen Robinson, Chicago Bears at CAR
8. Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams at SF
9. Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers at TB
10. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. CLE
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11. Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. GB
12. Terry McLaurin, Washington Football Team at NYG
13. Will Fuller, Houston Texans at TEN
14. Odell Beckham Jr., Cleveland Browns at PIT
15. Kenny Golladay, Detroit Lions at JAX
16. Marquise Brown, Baltimore Ravens at PHI
17. Robby Anderson, Carolina Panthers vs. CHI
18. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys vs. ARI
19. Tyler Boyd, Cincinnati Bengals at IND
20. A.J. Brown, Tennessee Titans vs. HOU
21. Mecole Hardman, Kansas City Chiefs at BUF
22. Laviska Shenault, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. DET
23. Darius Slayton, New York Giants vs. WAS
24. Robert Woods, Los Angeles Rams at SF
25. Amari Cooper, Dallas Cowboys vs. ARI
26. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings vs. ATL
27. DeVante Parker, Miami Dolphins vs. NYJ
28. D.J. Moore, Carolina Panthers vs. CHI
29. Chase Claypool, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. CLE
30. Jerry Jeudy, Denver Broncos at NE
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31. Jarvis Landry, Cleveland Browns at PIT
32. T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis Colts vs. CIN
33. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Green Bay Packers at TB
34. Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers vs. LAR
35. Jamison Crowder, New York Jets at MIA
36. John Brown, Buffalo Bills vs. KC
37. Julian Edelman, New England Patriots vs. DEN
38. Brandin Cooks, Houston Texans at TEN
39. Preston Williams, Miami Dolphins vs. NYJ
40. Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers vs. LAR
41. Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals at IND
42. Golden Tate, New York Giants vs. WAS
43. Diontae Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. CLE
44. Marvin Jones, Detroit Lions at JAX
45. Cole Beasley, Buffalo Bills vs. KC
46. Christian Kirk, Arizona Cardinals at DAL
47. Travis Fulgham, Philadelphia Eagles vs. BAL
48. A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals at IND
49. Curtis Samuel, Carolina Panthers vs. CHI
50. Scotty Miller, Tampa Bay Rays vs. GB
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upi--2020-10-15--Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw to return for Game 4 of NLCS

Oct. 15 ( UPI ) -- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will return to start Game 4 of the National League Championship Series after the three-time Cy Young award winner was scratched from his start on Tuesday due to back spasms .
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced the move after the Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 15-3 in Game 3 of the NLCS on Wednesday in Arlington , Texas .
Roberts also confirmed that Kershaw felt `` fine '' after he dealt with the injury .
Kershaw last pitched on Oct. 7 in Game 2 of the National League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hits and three runs in six innings in a victory over the San Diego Padres .
Kershaw also picked up a victory in his first start this postseason .
He allowed three hits in eight shutout innings in the win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series .
`` My expectation is he is going to out there and make his start and help us win a baseball game , '' Roberts said of Kershaw .
`` I know that if he 's in a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I like where we are at . ''
The Dodgers battle the Braves in Game 4 at 8:08 p.m. EDT on Thursday in Arlington .
Braves right-handed starting pitcher Bryse Wilson is expected to oppose the left-handed Kershaw .
Atlanta leads the best-of-seven series 2-1 .

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Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was scratched from his start on Tuesday due to back spasms, but will start on Thursday in Arlington, Texas. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will return to start Game 4 of the National League Championship Series after the three-time Cy Young award winner was scratched from his start on Tuesday due to back spasms. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced the move after the Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 15-3 in Game 3 of the NLCS on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. Advertisement
Roberts also confirmed that Kershaw felt "fine" after he dealt with the injury. Kershaw last pitched on Oct. 7 in Game 2 of the National League Division Series, when he allowed six hits and three runs in six innings in a victory over the San Diego Padres.
Kershaw also picked up a victory in his first start this postseason. He allowed three hits in eight shutout innings in the win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series.
"My expectation is he is going to out there and make his start and help us win a baseball game," Roberts said of Kershaw.
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"I know that if he's in a good place physically, he'll be prepared. I like where we are at."
The Dodgers battle the Braves in Game 4 at 8:08 p.m. EDT on Thursday in Arlington. Braves right-handed starting pitcher Bryse Wilson is expected to oppose the left-handed Kershaw. Atlanta leads the best-of-seven series 2-1.
This week in Major League Baseball


upi--2020-10-15--Border apprehensions down sharply in 2020 but spiked in September

EL PASO , Texas , Oct. 15 ( UPI ) -- The number of people who were apprehended by or surrendered to federal immigration officials on the U.S.-Mexico border dropped by more than 50 % this year but jumped sharply in September , the Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday .
U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended 400,651 people on the southwest border during the 2020 fiscal year , which ended Sept. 30 .
Another 57,437 people arrived at ports of entry and were deemed inadmissible and turned away .
The total is less than half of the 977,509 people apprehended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the agency .
But Trump administration officials highlighted the fact that the highest monthly total came in September , when apprehensions hit a 13-month high .
`` As the economic conditions are worsening in Mexico and the entire Western Hemisphere due to COVID , get ready , '' said Mark Morgan , acting commissioner of Customs and Border Protection .
`` We 're already seeing the numbers increase . ''
From 2015 to 2018 , apprehensions hovered between 415,000 and 553,000 before surging in 2019 .
During that time , the border @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unaccompanied minors seeking asylum in the United States .
The Trump administration enacted several policies to deter migrants , including the controversial `` zero tolerance '' policy in 2018 that prosecuted adults for illegally entering the United States and separated them from their children .
After a sustained public outcry , the Trump administration ended the policy .
In Texas , only the Laredo Border Patrol sector saw an increase in the number of unaccompanied minors apprehended , from 2,521 in 2019 to 2,641 in 2020 , a 5 % jump .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ border , the number of minors apprehended without an adult dropped between 32 % and 70 % this year .
Apprehensions of families also dropped by as much as 90 % in those sectors .
Ali Noorani , executive director of the National Immigration Forum , an immigration advocacy group , attributed the decline to the COVID-19 pandemic and the administration 's increased border enforcement efforts .
But he said the recent increases in apprehensions of family units and unaccompanied minors means that desperate migrants are still trying to reach U.S. soil .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ border enforcement has been going on long enough that people understand that their chance of gaining [ legal ] admission into the United States is very slim , '' he said .
`` But there is still something happening in Central America and Mexico that is leading them to make this decision . ''
The only category of migrants that saw more apprehensions in 2020 was single adults : The 317,864 apprehended is a 5 % increase from 2019 .
The majority were adult males from Mexico , who made up 56 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a shift from 2019 , when 64 % were men from the Central American countries of El Salvador , Honduras and Guatemala .
`` The Mexican economy is in a very fragile state , but until they get back on their feet or we have a rational border policy , these are the numbers that we are going to be faced with , '' Noorani said .
The rise in apprehensions of single men can be partly attributed to the administration 's policy of rapidly returning unauthorized migrants to Mexico , sometimes within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , known as Title 42 , has led to an increase in repeat attempts by individual crossers .
`` Our recidivism has gone up dramatically , but it 's very geographically specific , '' said U.S. Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott .
`` Some areas it 's in excess of 50 % and some areas it 's significantly lower . ''
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Migrants walk to the Border Patrol processing center after crossing the Rio Grande River into the United States El Paso, Texas, on March 27, 2019. File Photo by Justin Hamel/UPI | License Photo
EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- The number of people who were apprehended by or surrendered to federal immigration officials on the U.S.-Mexico border dropped by more than 50% this year but jumped sharply in September, the Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday. U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended 400,651 people on the southwest border during the 2020 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30. Another 57,437 people arrived at ports of entry and were deemed inadmissible and turned away. The total is less than half of the 977,509 people apprehended or turned away in 2019, according to the agency. Advertisement
But Trump administration officials highlighted the fact that the highest monthly total came in September, when apprehensions hit a 13-month high.
"As the economic conditions are worsening in Mexico and the entire Western Hemisphere due to COVID, get ready," said Mark Morgan, acting commissioner of Customs and Border Protection. "We're already seeing the numbers increase."
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From 2015 to 2018, apprehensions hovered between 415,000 and 553,000 before surging in 2019. During that time, the border saw an increase in family units and unaccompanied minors seeking asylum in the United States. The Trump administration enacted several policies to deter migrants, including the controversial "zero tolerance" policy in 2018 that prosecuted adults for illegally entering the United States and separated them from their children. After a sustained public outcry, the Trump administration ended the policy.
In Texas, only the Laredo Border Patrol sector saw an increase in the number of unaccompanied minors apprehended, from 2,521 in 2019 to 2,641 in 2020, a 5% jump. In the other four sectors along the Texas-Mexico border, the number of minors apprehended without an adult dropped between 32% and 70% this year. Apprehensions of families also dropped by as much as 90% in those sectors.
Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum, an immigration advocacy group, attributed the decline to the COVID-19 pandemic and the administration's increased border enforcement efforts. But he said the recent increases in apprehensions of family units and unaccompanied minors means that desperate migrants are still trying to reach U.S. soil.
"The Trump administration's approach to border enforcement has been going on long enough that people understand that their chance of gaining [legal] admission into the United States is very slim," he said. "But there is still something happening in Central America and Mexico that is leading them to make this decision."
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The only category of migrants that saw more apprehensions in 2020 was single adults: The 317,864 apprehended is a 5% increase from 2019. The majority were adult males from Mexico, who made up 56% of the total apprehensions. That's a shift from 2019, when 64% were men from the Central American countries of El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala.
"The Mexican economy is in a very fragile state, but until they get back on their feet or we have a rational border policy, these are the numbers that we are going to be faced with," Noorani said.
The rise in apprehensions of single men can be partly attributed to the administration's policy of rapidly returning unauthorized migrants to Mexico, sometimes within a couple of hours. That policy, known as Title 42 , has led to an increase in repeat attempts by individual crossers.
"Our recidivism has gone up dramatically, but it's very geographically specific," said U.S. Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott. "Some areas it's in excess of 50% and some areas it's significantly lower."
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