The protesters have gathered outside Oriel College chanting “decolonize” and for the statue to be taken down. Protesters say Rhodes, who was a 19th century businessman, politician and committed imperialist in southern Africa, represented white supremacy and is steeped in colonialism and racism. It comes after demonstrators tore down the statue of a slave owner in the city of Bristol during a recent Black Lives Matter protest. The statue of Edward Colston, a 17th century slave trader, was thrown into a harbor, in a move condemned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson who described it as a “criminal act”....

While the Office of the Director of National Intelligence declined requests to provide exact figures on how much of the intelligence community remains unvaccinated, some estimate the number is in the thousands. Many are likely to still get vaccinated before the deadline, AP reported, leaving room for the total at risk of dismissal to range from the hundreds to the thousands. The prospect that large numbers of intelligence workers could lose their jobs because of resistance to the mandate has sparked concerns that the community could lack personnel to fill key national security positions....

Footage of the incident was posted on TikTok late last week by Sophie, also known on the video-sharing platform as @sophieellenmcgill. The video begins with an overview of a parking lot in Glasgow, Scotland, before turning to a teenager snacking on a wrap and soft drink from KFC. With Kreepa’s “Oh No” playing in the background, the video slows down to isolated still photos, showing one particularly hungry seagull taking notice of the snack and deciding to go in for a bite itself....

“First, the left lied that the contents of Hunter Biden’s laptop was about Russian disinformation. Now, the left is spinning the contents of the laptop as being about Hunter’s privates. The truth has always been about the Big Guy’s cut and their illegal international $$$ scheme,” Zeldin tweeted. Zeldin was making an apparent reference to President Joe Biden when he used the term the “Big Guy.” The Republican lawmaker was referring to a line email written by a Hunter Biden business associate, which used the term....

The storm is now expected make landfall on Florida’s east coast as a powerful Category 4 hurricane—maximum sustained winds between 130 and 156 miles per hour—by early Monday although there is still some uncertainty about timing, the exact path that the storm will take and where the strongest winds will occur, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC.) Forecasters say that life-threatening storm surges could affect the the northwestern Bahamas this weekend and the Florida east coast late this weekend or early next week....

Hurricane Isaias will produce heavy rains and potentially life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides across the Dominican Republic, northern Haiti, Turks and Caicos, and the Bahamas, according to a forecast from the National Hurricane Center, as of July 31, at 12 a.m. ET. A Hurricane Warning is in effect in portions of the southeastern Bahamas overnight, central and northwestern Bahamas late Friday and Saturday, where hurricane conditions and dangerous storm surge are expected....

Miami defensive tackle Michael Wyche has been suspended indefinitely following an arrest on charges of misdemeanor domestic battery early Wednesday morning, the Palm Beach Post reported. MORE: SN Top 50 players this season | FIRST-AND-10: So what exactly changed? According to court records, Wyche was booked at 4:50 a.m. ET and remained in custody of Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Wednesday afternoon on $1,500 bond. He is expected to return to court for a hearing Nov....

Gift giving matters, particularly in relationships. In fact, it can sometimes be make or break. A study conducted by Elizabeth Dunn, a psychology professor at the University of British Columbia in Canada, concluded that bad gifts can “negatively impact” the recipient’s view on the future of their relationship. “Choosing the wrong gift can be kind of risky for relationships because it says you don’t have anything in common,” Dunn explained to the BBC in 2019....

People with chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart failure, and those taking certain blood pressure medicines are most at risk for hyperkalemia. However, everyone needs to recognize potential symptoms associated with the problem. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of hyperkalemia (too much potassium). Only a healthcare provider can diagnose this electrolyte disorder, so learn when you need to seek care. Symptoms of Hyperkalemia The symptoms of hyperkalemia are often nonspecific if present at all....

If your level gets above 5.5 mEq/L, you will need treatment right away because elevated levels can become dangerous if they get too high. Hyperkalemia is often caused by kidney disease, but it can be caused by other illnesses and factors, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and certain medications. Understanding Electrolytes To better understand why potassium levels are important and what may cause them to increase or decrease, it’s helpful to know how electrolytes function in the body....

What Is Hypertension? About 75 million people in the U.S.—or one in three adults—have been diagnosed with hypertension, or high blood pressure. The force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries is called blood pressure. Each time you experience a heartbeat, blood is being pumped into your arteries. Blood pressure readings consist of two types of pressures: Systolic blood pressure is the highest pressure and occurs when the heart beats and pumps blood....

Hypomania and mania are associated with different types of bipolar disorder. Mania is a feature of bipolar I disorder, and hypomania is a part of bipolar II disorder. This article discusses the similarities and differences between hypomania and mania. Symptoms Symptoms of mania and hypomania are similar, but the intensity of the symptoms and how long they last vary between the two. Mania causes more severe symptoms that last a week or more, while hypomania presents with milder symptoms that last a few days or more....

PTH is produced by the parathyroid glands—four small endocrine glands located next to the thyroid gland. Hypoparathyroidism can occur if the parathyroid glands don’t function optimally, if they are missing, or if the kidneys or bones do not respond to PTH as they should. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of hypoparathyroidism are most often related to low calcium levels. In severe situations, the elevated phosphorus levels can have some effects as well....

Philadelphia 76ers Best-case scenario: For the Philadelphia 76ers, starting their season against the Miami Heat is the best possible setup. Expectations are already low, but their first loss of the season will push those down to a deep crawl. It sets the tone for what they will actually endure—losses on top of losses. If things go the way the tanking Sixers see fit, they’ll lose enough games to get the No....

Nevertheless, the Manchester United star appears to be wrestling with the looming reality of his footballing mortality. Now 35, the striker has retired from international duty and is likely to have only a handful of seasons left before finally hanging up his boots altogether. Ibrahimovic unveils ‘Statue of Zlatan’ In an interview with the United website, Ibrahimovic expressed the desire to have combined his late-career wisdom with the energy and vitality of youth....

My name is Matt Shumer. I’m a rising sophomore at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, and the founder and CEO of Visos, a startup building the world’s most powerful standalone virtual reality headset. Most kids dream of becoming astronauts, firemen or athletes. Most parents want their children to have a life with security — a steady 9-to-5 job that is guaranteed to pay the bills. I never wanted any of those things....

The Baggies boss was furious when referee Bobby Madley blew for a foul on Sanchez in the opening minutes of Arsenal’s 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Monday. Pulis – who also felt his side were denied a clear penalty after Shkodran Mustafi caught Jay Rodriguez when the score was still 0-0 – accused the Chile forward of simulation during his post-match interview with Sky Sports. Speaking ahead of West Brom’s home game with Watford on Saturday, the Welshman made clear it was not a personal attack, but his honest appraisal of the incident....

The lanky forward is no new face in Mizoram football circuit and had played a big role in Chanmari FC’s Mizoram Premier League (MPL) winning campaign last year, where they had defeated Aizawl 6-2 on aggregate in the semi-final. The Reds, who had scripted one of the most noteworthy underdog stories in Indian sports earlier this year, have lost many of their first team players to East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and the Indian Super League....

A cross from the right by Chesterpoul had Arnab Das scrambling with Wolfe challenging in the air. The goalkeeper failed to hold on and the rebound fell to Kromah, whose header came off the upright before ending up at the back of the net. After a slow start to the second half as both teams did not know the whirlwind that had gone past them, the drama returned in the 69th minute when Kareem Nurain’s free kick found Loveday completely unmarked at the far post....

East Bengal coach Khalid Jamil fielded the team in a 4-2-3-1 formation with three debutantes in the starting XI. Defenders Mehtab Singh, Deepak K. and goalkeeper Mirshad K. made their I-League debuts for the Red and Golds. Mohammed Rafique and Armand Bazzou were deployed as the central midfielders with Mahmoud Al Amna, Katsumi Yusa and Brandon Vanlalremdika upfront. Willis Plaza was designated the role of the lone striker while Salam Ranjan Singh partnered Eduardo Ferreira at the heart of the defense....