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Thomaston-Upson Schools Coming out of Lockdown After Student Saw ‘Hand Held Massager that Resembled a Handgun’

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In Upson County, just west of Macon, Georgia, there was a lockdown of all schools Tuesday because of a reported gun on a school campus.

A parent of a student at Upson Lee High School called the Upson County Sheriff’s Office just before noon to report that their child had seen another student with a handgun in the boy’s restroom.

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Thomaston-Upson Schools Coming out of Lockdown

While deputies investigated, the entire Thomaston-Upson school district was put on lockdown after being notified by school officials. The male student was later found to have “a hand-held massager that resembled a handgun,” according to the police investigation.

Thomaston-Upson schools coming out of lockdown after student saw 'hand held massager that resembled a handgun'
Thomaston-Upson schools coming out of lockdown after student saw ‘hand held massager that resembled a handgun’

The sheriff of Upson County, Dan Kilgore, said in a statement that there was no active shooter and all students were safe.

A student brought the massager to school, but it’s not clear why or what disciplinary action will be taken.

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Ashton Kutcher Says He Was Lucky to Survive a Rare Form of the Disease Vasculitis

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The actor, who had been paralyzed by a rare autoimmune disease that also affected his hearing and vision before he recovered, said he now considers himself “lucky to be alive.”

It was revealed that Kutcher was suffering from vasculitis in a National Geographic documentary titled “Running the Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge.” Access Hollywood released a preview clip of his revelation ahead of Monday’s episode.

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He told Grylls that two years ago, he was diagnosed with a rare form of vasculitis that “like knocked out my vision, it knocked out my hearing, it knocked out like all my equilibrium.”

“That’s the amount of time it took Kutcher to get back in shape,” he said.

“You don’t really appreciate it until it’s gone,” Kutcher said, “Until you go, ‘I don’t know if I’m ever going to be able to see again, I don’t know if I’m ever going to be able to hear again, I don’t know if I’m ever going to be able to walk again.'”

“Lucky to be alive,” he added.

In a follow-up tweet, Kutcher explained that he had a “rare vasculitis episode” three years ago, which resulted in impairments in his hearing, vision, and balance. However, he insisted that he had overcome his medical condition.

Ashton Kutcher Says He Was Lucky to Survive a Rare Form of the Disease Vasculitis
Ashton Kutcher Says He Was Lucky to Survive a Rare Form of the Disease Vasculitis

“I fully recovered. All good. Moving on. See you at the 2022 NY Marathon w/Thorn,” he wrote.

Mayo Clinic describes vasculitis as “inflammation of blood vessels,” which can cause the walls of the cells to thicken and reduce the passageway through the vessel.

The Mayo Clinic’s website says, “If blood flow is cut off, it can hurt organs and tissues.”

Vasculitis can affect one or more organs, and the Mayo Clinic notes that the condition can be short or long-term. Fever, exhaustion, weight loss, and general pain and aches are just some of the side effects of the disease. Other symptoms include dizziness, ringing in the ears, and sudden hearing loss.

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Boston Red Sox P Chris Sale Suffers Broken Wrist in Bike Accident, Out Remainder of Season

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Chris Sale, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, will miss the rest of the season after undergoing season-ending surgery on Monday to repair a broken right wrist.

The Red Sox expects Sale to be ready for the 2023 season after he suffered a broken wrist in a bike accident on Saturday.

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For Sale, this is just the latest setback in a long series of setbacks due to injury. In 2021, Sale appeared in nine games and started two postseason games for the Boston Red Sox after missing the entire 2020 season because of Tommy John’s surgery.

Chris Sale Suffers Broken Wrist in Bike Accident

Despite Sale’s best efforts, he was placed on the 15-day disabled list after breaking a finger in a July start against the Yankees. This was Sale’s first start since he was sidelined for the first three months of the season with a stress fracture in his ribs.

“You couldn’t make this up,” chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said, according to The Boston Globe. “We’re relieved this wasn’t worse. … It’s been such a run of bad luck for him and for us.”

Sale’s Boston career ends after just two starts and 5.2 innings of work.

Boston Red Sox P Chris Sale suffers broken wrist in bike accident, out remainder of season
Boston Red Sox P Chris Sale suffers broken wrist in bike accident, out remainder of season

With Red Sox Triple-A affiliate Worcester in early July, Sale drew attention for his rehab start. Sale became so enraged that he tore apart a television in the clubhouse after he was removed from the game in the fourth inning, after allowing three hits and five walks.

On the following day, Sale apologized for the outburst.

“I acted like an idiot last night,” said Sale, according to WHDH Boston. “Seven-year-old temper tantrum. It’s not something I’m proud of, not something I want to do. Stuff happens. Got to get it out.”

The Red Sox are last in the American League East, but they are only 4.5 games out of the final American League Wild Card spot.

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Bears LB Roquan Smith Requests Trade Out of Chicago

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When it comes to signing a lucrative contract extension, Roquan Smith’s camp is running out of patience. According to a statement released by the team on Tuesday, the linebacker has formally requested a transfer.

“The new front office regime doesn’t value me here,” Smith wrote in part. “They’ve refused to negotiate in good faith, every step of this journey has been take it or leave it. The deal sent to me would be bad for me and the LB market if I signed it. I’ve been trying to get something done that’s fair since April, but their focus has been on trying to take advantage of me. “I wanted to be a Bear for my entire career, help this team bring a (Super Bowl) back to our city. However, they have left me no choice but to request a trade that allows me to play for an organization that truly values what I bring to the table.

“I haven’t had the chance to talk to the McCaskey family, and maybe they can salvage this, but as of right now, I don’t see a path back to the organization I truly love.”

Smith has earned two second-team All-Pro selections in his last two seasons as one of Chicago’s best defenders. After nearly two weeks of training camp, the Bears have yet to offer Smith a long-term contract that would keep him in Chicago for many years to come, resulting in Smith’s absence from practice.

Football Outsiders analyst Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Smith was offended by Chicago’s backloaded offer due to its lack of a guaranteed minimum salary and the inclusion of de-escalators that no other NFL contract of this magnitude had.

Bears LB Roquan Smith requests trade out of Chicago
Bears LB Roquan Smith requests trade out of Chicago

As a result of contract negotiations, Bears GM Ryan Poles has stated that the team is still hoping to keep Smith for the foreseeable future.

“I thought we’d be in a better situation,” Poles said. “Right now, my intentions are to sign Roquan to this team. We’re gonna take it daily, and at the end of the day, we’ve got to do what’s best for this organization. But my intentions are to ensure Roquan’s signed to this team.”

Is Smith’s image affected by who you speak with? While he hasn’t been selected for the Pro Bowl by the general public, the media members who do have All-Pro votes haven’t shied away from praising his play. On the other hand, Pro Football Focus sees Smith as a mediocre defender, with a defensive grade of just 67.2 in his best season.

Smith, who is due $9.7 million in the fifth and final year of his rookie contract, appears to be following the same logic.

Two men who had no role in selecting Smith eighth overall in 2018 are now leading the Bears into a new chapter. However, despite Smith’s proven ability as a linebacker, Poles and Eberflus have not selected him, nor are they scrambling to sign him as of yet.

The Chicago Bulls are in the midst of a rebuild, focusing on long-term success in mind. He’d fit right in unless Smith isn’t the perfect fit for the new regime. Whether or not another team is interested in acquiring Smith from the Bears, we’ll have to wait and see.

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Famed Japanese designer Issey Miyake dies at 84

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Issey Miyake, the Japanese fashion designer, best known for his boldly sculpted pleated pieces and former Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ black turtlenecks, has passed away. He was 84 years old.

The Miyake Design Office announced Tuesday that Issey Miyake died of liver cancer on August 5.

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Issey Miyake was a generation of Japanese designers and artists who rose to global prominence in the 1970s by defining a Japanese vision distinct from that of the West.

The origami-like pleats used by Issey Miyake transformed polyester, which was previously drab. To make clothing, he also incorporated computer technology into the weaving process. His clothing was meant to celebrate the human body regardless of race, build, size, or age.

Issey Miyake Dies at 84

Even the term “fashion designer” irritated Miyake, who refused to associate himself with what he perceived as a vain and self-indulgent pursuit. A single piece of cloth, draped, folded, cut, or wrapped, was Miyake’s starting point for all of his designs.

From various cultures and societies, as well as everyday items, such as plastic, rattan, “washi” paper and horsehair, jute, foil, yarn, and batik indigo dyes and wiring, he drew inspiration over the years. Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin were often evoked in his work, as were images of monkeys and foliage in vibrant, psychedelic hues when he collaborated with Japanese artist Tadanori Yokoo.

Famed Japanese designer Issey Miyake dies at 84
Famed Japanese designer Issey Miyake dies at 84

In addition to Shiro Kuramata, photographer Irving Penn, choreographer Maurice Bejart, potter Lucie Rie, and Ballet Frankfurt, he has worked with several other artists.

Lithuania, which had just gained independence from the Soviet Union a year earlier, commissioned Miyake to design their Olympic uniforms in 1992. As soon as Issey Miyake, who was born in Hiroshima in 1938, hit the European catwalks, he was an instant sensation. Elle magazine’s September 1973 issue featured his brown top, made of sashiko and raw silk knit, splashed across the front cover.

In terms of gender roles, Issey Miyake was a trailblazer, asking the 80-year-old feminist Fusae Ichikawa to be his model in the 1970s, sending the message that clothing should be comfortable and reflect true beauty of the wearer.

He made clothes that appeared to reach beyond the mundane, but he was careful not to become pretentious, always approving of the T-shirt-and-jeans outfit. When designing, Miyake compared the process to that of a living organism, seeking out the things that are essential to the organism’s health and survival.

To honor Miyake’s wishes, his office confirmed that a private funeral had already taken place and that no additional services would be held.

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Caitlyn Jenner Reacts to Birth of Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson’s Baby Boy

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Caitlyn Jenner is keeping up with her grandchildren.

Stepdaughter Khloe Kardashian and ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson welcomed baby No. 2 via surrogate, and the former Olympic champion congratulated her.

Caitlyn Jenner Congratulates Khloe and Tristan for a Baby Boy

“Congratulations, major @khloekardashian,” Caitlyn tweeted on Aug. 5 “I love you so much! You are such a strong woman. And what an amazing mother!”

In addition, the Fox News contributor sent the Good American CEO the following Instagram message: “You are an amazing mother and such a strong boss woman! Truly incredible for women everywhere – so blessed to have you in my life!”

A representative for Khloe recently revealed that she and Tristan — with whom she have a 4-year-old daughter named True Thompson — welcomed a second child via surrogate.

According to the reality star’s representative, true’s younger sibling was conceived in November, one month before it was revealed that the NBA star was expecting a child with Maralee Nichols. Tristan is also a father to Prince, 5, with his ex-girlfriend Jordan Craig, and he has two other children with her.

As a thank, you to the “extraordinary surrogate,” Khloe’s representative said, “Khloe is incredibly grateful.”

Caitlyn Jenner Reacts Khloe Kardashian Tristan Thompson Baby Boy
Caitlyn Jenner Reacts Khloe Kardashian Tristan Thompson Baby Boy

However, Khloe and Tristan’s pregnancy announcement did not signify they were reconciling. A source said in July that Khloe and Tristan were “not back together” and that they “had not spoken outside of co-parenting matters.”

For some time now, Khloe and Tristan have made it clear that they want to grow their family.

Khloe hinted to Tristan that she “might need to borrow some sperm” from him for True to have a sibling on an upcoming episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians in 2020.

Khloe and Tristan rekindled their romance in 2017, and a source said that the couple was “on the same page and want another baby.”

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Roger E. Mosley, ‘Magnum P.I.’ Star, Dies At Age 83

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“Magnum P.I.” star Roger E. Mosley has died at a Los Angeles hospital from injuries he sustained in a car accident last week. According to the Los Angeles Times, he was paralyzed in a car accident on Thursday.

‘Coach Mosley’ from Magnum P.I. passed away at 1:17 am,’ his daughter Ch-a Mosley wrote on Facebook of her father, Roger E. Mosley.

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“He was surrounded by family as he transcended peacefully. We could never mourn such an amazing man. He would HATE any crying done in his name. It is time to celebrate the legacy he left for us all. I love you, daddy. You loved me too. My heart is heavy, but I am strong. I will care for mommy, your love of almost 60 years. You raised me well, and she is in good hands. Rest easy.”

Roger E. Mosley Dies At 83

Cannon and Longstreet, according to IMDB, paved the way to success in 1971 with minor roles in both shows. He appeared in the 1973 film “Terminal Island” alongside future castmate Tom Selleck. In the biopic “The Greatest,” he portrayed Muhammad Ali’s archrival Sonny Liston (1977).

In the 1980s and ’80s, his career took off as Theodore “T.C.” Calvin, a charter helicopter pilot who aided Magnum on cases with his Vietnam War buddy. It has also been reported that Mosley also wrote and directed an episode.

Roger E. Mosley, 'Magnum P.I.' Star Dies At Age 83
Roger E. Mosley, ‘Magnum P.I.’ Star Dies At Age 83

Mosley took his role as an African-American actor seriously and acted accordingly. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he told Ebony in 1982 that the show kept “writing for me to smoke and drink, but I won’t do it. On the show or in real life, I never get high, smoke, or drink. In my opinion, that’s not what I want to expose my children to.”

According to IMDB, he appeared in two episodes of the “Magnum” reboot in 2019 and 2021 as John Booky.

One-off appearances in series like “Las Vegas” and “The District” have occurred over the past decade or so.

The Los Angeles Times reported that Mosley was raised in the Watts district of LA and also coached high school track there.

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David McCullough, Best-Selling Explorer of America’s Past, Dies at 89

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McCullough’s publisher announced his death on Monday, noting that the best-selling author and renowned historian had died at the age of 89 after writing biographies of former President John Adams and former President Harry Truman, respectively.

A Facebook page maintained by his publisher, Simon, and Schuster, reports that McCullough died on Sunday at his Hingham, Massachusetts, home surrounded by his five children.

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David McCullough Dies At 89

Many of McCullough’s best-known works are about American history, including the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Wright brother’s first flight.

According to his biography on Simon and Schuster, the citation for his Yale University honorary degree read, “As a historian, he paints with words, giving us pictures of the American people that live, breathe, and above all confront the fundamental issues of courage, achievement, and moral character.”

McCullough won the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for his biography of the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman, and the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for his biography of the 2nd President of the United States, John Adams.

David McCullough Best-Selling Explorer of America Past Dies at 89
David McCullough Best-Selling Explorer of America Past Dies at 89

For “The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal” and “Mornings on Horseback,” McCullough received National Book Awards.

McCullough received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award, in 2016.

McCullough was born in 1933 in Pittsburgh.  He studied English literature at Yale University, receiving a bachelor’s degree. A job at Sports Illustrated was his first job out of college in New York City.

In 1954, he married Rosalee Barnes, and they had five children together. 89-year-old Rosalee Barnes McCullough died in June of this year.

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Joe Keery, Lamorne Morris, Richa Moorjani Join ‘Fargo’ Season 5 at FX

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“Fargo” Season 5 cast members Joe Keery, Lamorne Morris, and Richa Moorjani have been confirmed.

The new cast members join season stars Jon Hamm, Juno Temple, and Jennifer Jason Leigh, all of whom were previously announced. As far as who each actor will portray is concerned, the details are being kept under wraps. When is a kidnapping, not a kidnapping, as previously announced, and what happens if your wife is not yours?

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Gator Tillman will be played by Keery. Keery rose to prominence as Steve Harrington in the critically acclaimed fourth season of the Netflix hit series “Stranger Things.” Free Guy” and “Spree” are two other films in which he has appeared. Along with Camila Morrone and Aldis Hodge, he recently finished filming the romantic drama “Marmalade.”

Joe Keery, Lamorne Morris, Richa Moorjani Join ‘Fargo’ Season 5

Gersh, 3 Arts Entertainment, Goodman Genow, and Viewpoint represent Keery.

Morris will play a character called Witt Farr. The beloved Fox sitcom “New Girl,” in which Morris starred for all seven seasons, featured Morris as Winston, and he won over audiences’ hearts. Aside from “Woke,” he has also appeared in the Nat Geo series “Valley of the Boom.” Bloodshot, Yesterday, Game Night, and The Barbershop 3: The Next Cut are just a few of the films he has appeared in.

Joe Keery Lamorne Morris Richa Moorjani Fargo Season 5 FX
Joe Keery Lamorne Morris Richa Moorjani Fargo Season 5 FX

CAA, Entertainment 360, and Myman Greenspan all represent Morris.

Moorjani will portray Indira Olmstead in the film. In Mindy Kaling’s Netflix dramedy “Never Have I Ever,” Moorjani plays Kamala. She just wrapped up filming for the show’s final season. August 12th marks the premiere of Season 3.

Anonymous Content, Viewpoint, and Goodman Genow are among the agencies that represent Moorjani.

‘Fargo’ was created by Noah Hawley, and he also serves as the show’s executive producer and director. In addition to Joel and Ethan Coen, the writers and directors of the film that served as the inspiration for the show, Warren Littlefield and his production company, The Littlefield Company, serve as executive producers. Executive producers include Steve Stark, Kim Todd, and Vincent Landay from Toluca Pictures. Production on “Fargo” is a joint effort between MGM Television and FX Productions, the latter serving as the show’s primary studio and distributing it worldwide through MGM.

In 2014, “Fargo” premiered on FX. A-listers such as Chris Rock, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ewan McGregor, Billy Bob Thornton, and more have appeared in the past seasons. The show has been nominated for 55 Emmy Awards and awarded six throughout its run. For Season 1, it took home the award for best miniseries in 2014.

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Olivia Newton-john: Tributes to Grease Star and Singer Dies Aged 73

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Tributes have been paid around the world to Olivia Newton-John, who died at the age of 73 after a long battle with cancer.

To many people, she was best known for her role as Sandy in Grease, which was one of the most popular musicals ever made.

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She passed away peacefully at her ranch in California, surrounded by loved ones. In addition to her work as an actress and musician, Olivia Newton-John made a name for herself as a country singer, selling millions of records worldwide. In the movie Grease, she became famous worldwide for her role as Sandy, a high school student.

Olivia Newton-john Dies At 73

You’re the One That I Want and Summer Nights, sung by Newton-John and co-star John Travolta, were two of the year’s most popular singles. It was a turning point in her career, allowing her to shed her innocent country-pop persona. Hundreds of fans and celebrities from the entertainment industry began to post heartfelt tributes and memories following the news of her death.

Rizzo in Grease actress Stockard Channing said, “I don’t think I’ve ever known a more lovely human being.” “Olivia was the essence of summer – her sunniness, warmth, and grace always come to mind when I think of her. I will miss her enormously.”

“The perfect lady, gorgeous, with great poise and with a certain Aussie sophistication,” was how singer Rod Stewart described her. Oprah Winfrey, a well-known American talk show host, once said that her “positivity was just infectious.  Olivia, I’ll miss you,” she wrote. “To the good times.”

On Instagram, Travolta wrote: “Your impact was incredible. Thank you so much.” I’m so in love with you. We’ll run into each other again at some point in the future.” When asked what he will remember most about her, he said, “Hanging out with her at her ranch. Finding Olivia in person and realizing she looked exactly like the Olivia in her mind. Her demeanor was unaffected by the absence of cameras or other distractions.”

Olivia Newton-john Tributes Star Dies Aged 73
Olivia Newton-john Tributes Star Dies Aged 73

Kylie Minogue and Dionne Warwick also paid tribute to Newton-John, calling her an inspiration and describing her as “one of the nicest people I’ve had the pleasure of recording and performing with.”

Newton-John was diagnosed with cancer in 1992 and has since become a leading voice in the fight against the disease. Thousands of pounds have been donated to research through the Olivia Newton-John Foundation, founded by the singer. Queen Elizabeth II recognized her contributions to the field by bestowing a damehood on her in the New Year’s Honours list for 2020.

She died on Monday, according to her husband, John Easterling. He called her “a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years” in an emotional statement on her social media accounts.

The Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to planting medicine and cancer research, continues her healing inspiration and pioneering experience.” On September 26, 1948, Newton-John was born in Cambridge, England.

During World War II, her father was a British spy. Her mother was the daughter of Max Born, a German Nobel laureate who fled to the United States with her family in 1933 when the Nazis took power.

In 1954, the family relocated to Australia, where she was born and brought up. A Bob Dylan-penned track, If Not For You, peaked at No. 7 in the UK charts and appeared on an album titled If Not For You in 1971. Between 1974 and 1977, she won four Grammy Awards and had seven US number one hits.

It wasn’t long before she became a household name, but critics were never fans of her audience-friendly music style. People think it’s bad because it’s commercial, she said in an interview with Rolling Stone.

During an interview with CBS News in 2019, following her third breast cancer diagnosis, she explained how she coped.

“At some point in time, I realized that it was consuming my day and that I needed to enjoy my life, so I decided to indulge in a cookie,” she said. “Because everyday living and enjoying life’s simple pleasures are essential to the healing process. As a result, “I’ve chosen that path because the other side isn’t so good.”

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