In the context of the novel, it’s a throwaway line, but worth quoting because it so perfectly sums up Carl Hiaasen’s image of South Florida, a place where anything goes and nobody blinks. Hiaasen has been embellishing this image of a wayward paradise over the course of five suspense novels, beginning with “Tourist Season” (1986) and culminating with “Strip Tease.” With a one-two punch of outrage and savage humor, he has eviscerated everything from theme parks to shady plastic surgeons....

Bush met with church president Gordon Hinckley in Salt Lake City in September, but that hasn’t stopped a shift in Mormon loyalties—just as the polls have moved among Christian conservatives across the country. According to veteran Utah pollster Dan Jones, support for Cheney among “very active” Mormons is down to 69 percent, while 49 percent of “somewhat active” Mormons support him. Like Bush’s, Cheney’s approval rating is down 15 to 20 points across the state over the past two years....

This article discusses short-term (acute) and long-term (chronic) causes of morning diarrhea, problems you may develop due to diarrhea, and how to get digestive issues under control. Short-Term Causes Most of the time, diarrhea is acute and self-limiting, meaning it doesn’t last long and will go away on its own. That’s because it often arises from a cause that is short term. These are some of the acute reasons for diarrhea....

That may sound hippie-ish–and Smith, 52, did drop out of art school when she was 21 and make for San Francisco, where she lived communally with a rock band called The Tubes. But she’s an almost maniacally productive artist–“A Gathering,” her retrospective of more than 200 works, just opened at the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston and will arrive at New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art in November. And she’s one of the most important sculptors working today....

Mosquito Bite Symptoms Nearly everyone is allergic to mosquito bites to some degree. In most cases, this might mean an itchy bump, which might turn red. And while a small segment of the population has no reaction, a small percentage can experience severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). An infected mosquito bite can lead to significant redness and swelling and feel hot to the touch. It’s rare, but if left untreated, infected bites can develop cellulitis or abscesses....

With more than 150,000 Russian troops posted along Ukraine’s border, President Joe Biden says the threat of an invasion is high. There are about 80,000 American service members in Europe, sparking concern for their safety. At a briefing Thursday morning, Biden said the threat of a Russian invasion is “very high,” as Russia continues to send troops to the Ukraine border. “They have not moved any of their troops out; they’ve moved more troops in,” Biden said....

Houston smacked five homers during the inning of Boston starter Nathan Eovaldi. That allowed the Astros to jump out to a 9-1 lead and stunned the crowd on hand at Fenway. MORE: How Albert Pujols pitching helped him join Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb in record books Yordan Alvarez got the party started with a 360-foot blast into the Green Monster. From there, Kyle Tucker, Jeremy Peña, Michael Brantley and Yuli Gurriel all followed suit....

In 2019, 3,774 children, aged up to 18 years old, experienced gun violence, with 985 killed and 2,789 injured, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive—which tracks shootings across the U.S. via news sources—published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. Those included 418 mass shootings across 40 states, the highest number since reporting began in 2014. A child was involved in 121 of these, with 182 injured and 42 killed....

The Norwegian has bagged an incredible 25 goals through his first 19 matches, putting him on record pace. He is scoring goals at an utterly unbelievable rate, with 1.51 goals per 90 minutes. But what, exactly, is the record he’s chasing? At the pace Haaland is currently scoring, he could potentially shatter all marks across Premier League and English football history. The Sporting News brings you all the information regarding the single-season goalscoring records within his reach....

Here are some of the most talked-about moments from the Games. Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un Impersonators A fake Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un showed up at the opening ceremony and made a brief appearance in the stands of the main stadium in PyeongChang. Their appearance both delighted and confused people who didn’t realize right away they were impersonators. Shirtless Tonga Flag Waver Despite the 28-degree weather in PeoyongChang, Tonga’s Pita Taufatofua remained oiled-up and shirtless....

Former Vice President Joe Biden was still seen as the most viable candidate by the largest amount of voters (29 percent) ahead of the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday. But the latest poll results from Morning Consult, released Thursday, show that the number of voters viewing Biden as the best candidate to take on Trump has tanked since his fifth-place finish in the eastern state. He now places a distant third, behind Sanders and Bloomberg....

Now, with an unanticipated jolt from the COVID-19 pandemic, some believe the nation is embarking on a fourth major shift—office to working at home. Polls conducted as the pandemic peaked last spring, found that 40% to 60% of those who remained employed reported working remotely. Global Workplace Analytics estimates that 25% to 30% of the labor force will work from home multiple days a week by the end of 2021....

In the week before her death, Robyn reported feeling unwell and by July 24 was pale and shivering. She had said she needed an ambulance but her mother refused. She also refused a friend’s offer to take Robyn to hospital in a taxi, the court was told. Robyn died on July 26. A day before, she was in the garden asking a neighbor to help her get an ambulance and saying she could not breathe, but her mother intervened and took her back inside....

Livestreaming on Facebook, she accused the staff at Nemours Children’s Hospital of not doing enough to save her child. Her allegations, which spawned the hashtags #nayimcarter and #justicefornayimcarter, went viral, sparking an outcry against Nemours. “On behalf of all of us at Nemours, our hearts grieve with this family and every family that has lost a child. The loss of a child is an unimaginable tragedy that shouldn’t happen to anyone,” a representative for Nemours Children’s Hospital told Newsweek in an emailed statement....

Prior to Saturday’s game against Otterbein, which Mount Union won 55-0, the Raiders’ coaches surprised their team by entering Thursday’s practice dressed as WWE superstars, entrance music and everything. MORE: Best photos from Week 9 games In true Halloween spirit, the costumes and mimicry were perfect. As identified by FootballScoop.com, head coach Vince Kehres came out first with a spot-on impression of the Undertaker’s slow walk to the ring. The brash New Age Outlaws tag team of The Road Dogg and Billy Gunn were played to a T by assistant coaches Mike Schuff and Tyler Funk....

The study, published in Mammal Review, was a joint project between scientists and conservationists with Defenders of Wildlife and Panthera. Researchers looked at the plant and animal species that mountain lions interact with across various habitats by conducting a review of existing literature. They found mountain lions, also known as pumas, interact with hundreds of species and play a direct role in balancing various habitats as “ecological brokers” across the Americas....

United have not had much luck with injuries this season, with Pogba, Michael Carrick and Marcos Rojo among most seriously affected, while other key players have had spells on the sidelines. United 3/4 to beat Newcastle to nil They have also been without Ibrahimovic, who suffered a serious knee ligament injury in April and has been absent ever since. Despite that, United have managed to enjoy a decent start to the season, as they occupy second in the Premier League and have a 100 per cent record from four Champions League group games....

Thursday’s derby finished in a dull 0-0 draw at the Etihad Stadium as United held on for a point after Marouane Fellaini’s 84th-minute red card. Shocking headbutts in football The draw could be vital for United, who are fifth but just two points behind third-placed Liverpool and with a game in hand. With Chelsea and Tottenham clear at the top, Liverpool (66 points, 34 games), City (65, 33), United (64, 33) and Arsenal (60, 32) are fighting for a top-four finish....

The Portuguese has faced criticism throughout his time at Old Trafford for favouring a defensive mindset over attacking intent. He did deliver three trophies during his debut campaign, and has United in the FA Cup final this season, but questions remain regarding his ability to challenge for Premier League and Champions League titles. Yorke believes that is down to favouring the wrong approach, with United boasting the ability within their ranks to embrace a similar philosophy to that which secured so much success under Sir Alex Ferguson....