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The newest University of Houston-Texas Southern University poll on August 28 showed Abbott leading O’Rourke by seven points, 49 percent to 42 percent. About 7 percent of voters remain undecided while 1 percent are predicted to vote for Libertarian Party and Green Party candidates. Of the likely 1,312 voters surveyed, 1,012 said they were “almost certain” to vote. Abbott’s support among those more likely to vote increased his lead over O’Rourke to 12 percent, with 5 percent undecided....

Bouchard reached the semifinals at the Australian and French Opens before losing the Wimbledon final. It has lifted the expectations surrounding the 20-year-old Canadian, who said she was not concerned by having to defend points. MORE: Men’s top seeds | Best in women’s field | Five matched we crave “I try to see it as just a new year. I’m not concerned about defending points from last year,” Bouchard told a media conference on Sunday....

More people in Britain currently think the Prince of Wales would make a bad king than good since December 2020, according to YouGov. And it comes after three resignations at his charity, the Prince’s Foundation, following allegations a Saudi billionaire was offered help securing a knighthood and U.K. citizenship in exchange for donations. The Crown As recently as June 2020, 38 percent of people felt the next-in-line to the throne would make a good head of state compared to 30 percent who did not....

Lawrence has spoken about her decision to step away from big blockbusters after starring in The Hunger Games, Passengers and the X-Men franchise. Her first movie in over two years was Adam McKay’s Netflix movie Don’t Look Up, but her latest is a much more toned-down effort. What Is Causeway about? Apple describes Causeway as “an intimate portrait of a soldier struggling to adjust to her life after returning home to New Orleans....

With such a critical hit in the gaming industry, many are wondering what is next for Supergiant Games. So far, there are no plans for a Hades sequel. The question is if there is any possibility of a sequel, and if not, then fans would like to know what kind of game will Supergiant Games work on next. RELATED: Comparing Hades to the Tale of Hades and Persephone What Has Been Heard From Supergiant Games Supergiant Games’ website has a blog to keep fans updated about their games....

MORE: Russell Westbrook exchanges words with Rajon Rondo’s brother Los Angeles jumped out front with a 13-2 run in the first three minutes of the contest, led by as many as 22 points in the first quarter and quickly extinguished Houston’s hopes of extending the second-round series. The Lakers ultimately won by a final score of 119-96, but it never even felt that close. As ESPN’s Tim Legler told Scott Van Pelt, this one resembled a summer league game more than a do-or-die situation....

Over 2,460 delegates are still up for grabs, signaling there’s a long road ahead until someone clinches the 1,991 needed in order to secure the party’s nomination. “There is a lot of room left for the race to change,” Elaine Kamarck told Newsweek. She is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and the author of Primary Politics: Everything You Need to Know About How America Nominates Its Presidential Candidates....

This article discusses birth control options for teens, including benefits, risks, and side effects. What Are the Best Birth Control Options for Teens? Different types of birth control (contraception) prevent pregnancy differently. Some of the most common methods prevent against pregnancy in a few different ways, including: Barrier methods: Creates a barrier, usually silicone or latex, to prevent sperm from reaching the egg (can include condoms, cervical caps, and diaphragms) Spermicide: Foams or creams containing a chemical, usually nonoxynol-9, that kills off sperm or prevents sperm from moving The pill: Prevents the ovaries from releasing eggs Intrauterine devices (IUDs): Prevents a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus Depo-Provera (the shot): Thickens cervical mucus to keep sperm from getting into or implanting in the uterus...

If you’ve been on TikTok in the past week, then you’ve likely seen people discussing what human emotions they represent. It might sound like something from Disney’s Inside Out, but it’s actually the results of a quick online quiz instead. The trend sees users post videos of their results, which claim to explain exactly who the quiz taker is as a person and what human emotion they most closely align with after answering just a few questions....

The last time they made the Super Bowl in 1988, that percentage was inverted — they ran the ball 563 times that year and passed it 392, a breakdown of 59 percent run plays to 41 percent pass plays. MORE: Super Bowl 56 odds, picks, predictions from SN’s experts The tough ground game became the Bengals’ identity that season thanks to an unlikely source — fullback Ickey Woods. Woods was the team’s leading rusher with 203 carries for 1,066 yards and an NFL-best 15 touchdowns, while starting in just 10 games....

MORE: Who is Larry O’Brien? Explaining origin of NBA championship trophy At the conclusion of the Conference Finals, the winning teams will be awarded The Bob Cousy Trophy (East) and The Oscar Robertson Trophy (West). Continuing with the theme of honoring its legends, in recognition of the best players in the respective series, an MVP trophy will be awarded for both conferences, with the East’s trophy named after Larry Bird and the West’s named after Magic Johnson....

The president sharing information with Congress about the status of the country is a responsibility enshrined in the Constitution. Trump will give the update in the form of an in-person speech, and while it’s difficult in the modern era to imagine the president pursuing a different communication method, the Constitution doesn’t mandate an oration. Article II, Section 3, Clause 1 of the Constitution requires the president to, “give to Congress information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient....

Women are fertile for only a few days each month. If you want to become pregnant, the rhythm method can help you identify the days when you are most likely to become pregnant (before ovulation) or, if you want to avoid pregnancy, when you should not have sex. This article will discuss how to use the rhythm method as a form of birth control. The Menstrual Cycle A woman’s body goes through a menstrual cycle, which is a series of naturally recurring processes, each month during her childbearing years....

Understanding Hemophilia Hemophilia is a genetic bleeding disorder characterized by lower than normal clotting factors circulating in the blood. With these abnormally low levels of clotting factors, blood clotting is prolonged which places the patient at risk for abnormal bleeding. People living with hemophilia often need hospitalization for bleeding into joints such as the elbows and knees or abnormal bleeding after trauma or breaks in the skin. Because hemophilia is genetically linked to sex-determining genes, hemophilia almost exclusively strikes males....

Designed by award winning and influential Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto, the new kit bears two mythical beasts in the front that makes the kit unique. It bears two mythical creatures – A Dragon King which symbolises the club’s greatness, glory and power, and a Dragon Phoenix which symbolises the resistance, determination and agility on its way to the victory showcased by the club. “It’s innovative yet simple. I’m certain people will like it and hopefully the dragon will give us plenty of strength”, said Xabi Alonso during the presentation of the new kit in the presidential box at the Santiago Bernabéu....

This group chat option that resurfaced on the platform appears as a message that says “Try/Silent” when a user is trying to send a DM to someone. Leaving the internet confused, many Instagram users are perplexed as to what this feature is all about. Try silent on Instagram: What is the feature all about? The feature, which was introduced in 2021, is now popping back and trending in August 2022....

Most recently, Perry turned up to support the model at the 20th anniversary G’Day USA Arts Gala, and even presented Kerr with an award on the night. “Many of you may be confused as to why I’m presenting Miranda with this award,” Perry said, before giving Kerr the award for her Kora Organics skincare line. “It doesn’t fit the ex-wife, new wife narrative. Many in the media would like to see us mud wrestle…but this is about love, and Miranda is love....

The Federation of American Scientists released a report Wednesday detailing 54 weapons in Iran’s arsenal as identified by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s Worldwide Equipment Identification Cards system. Each item was matched with a card from a standard deck of French playing cards, including two jokers, displaying its name and type as well as the main weapon and its range. A Google search turned up what appeared to be an official link featuring the cards on the Central Army Registry’s website, but the section could only be reached with credentials....

Maya Higa is a streamer who knew little about Twitch until four months ago. The 21-year-old Cal Poly student has since become a superstar on the platform, gaining more than 76,000 followers. Her content mainly consists of her talking in front of the camera, watching YouTube videos, singing and interacting with fans. “I have a couple of friends that stream on Twitch and I made an account just so I could talk in their chat,” Higa told Newsweek....

NFL Films captured audio of the midfield interaction between Mahomes and Burrow after Sunday’s AFC championship game, revealing a brief conversation that shows how much they enjoy competing against one another. MORE: Chiefs throw shade at Bengals’ Eli Apple with ‘Cancun on 3’ tweets, cigar celebration after win “Many more, dog. Many more,” Mahomes said when he got ahold of Burrow. “You have a hell of a career, dog,” Burrow responded to Mahomes, telling him, “Go win it now....