Phoenix: The delta variant is now the dominant COVID-19 strain in A...

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Phoenix: The delta variant is now the dominant COVID-19 strain in Arizona, researcher says

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Stephanie Innes | Alison Steinbach | Arizona Republic Troy Warren for PhoenixNewsAndTalk.Com The highly contagious delta variant appears to be the dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus in Arizona, mirroring what's happening nationwide. "We are finding delta pretty much everywhere now," said David Engelthaler, director of the infectious disease branch of the Arizona-based Translational Genomics Research Institute. "It is officially our dominant strain and likely will remain that way until and unless another variant shows up that can spread even faster than delta." What that means for Arizonans who aren't vaccinated or don't have immunity to COVID-19 is that they are at higher…

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These Burgers Taste Like Bloody Marys

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By Bridget Hallinan | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT On this week’s episode of Mad Genius: Home Edition, Justin Chapple incorporates flavors of the classic cocktail into juicy burgers. One of (many) beautiful things about hamburgers is how easy it is to customize their flavor. And in this week's episode of Mad Genius: Home Edition, Food & Wine Culinary Director at Large Justin Chapple gives his burgers a boost with ingredients inspired by a classic cocktail—the Bloody Mary. While there's no vodka involved in this recipe, horseradish, tomato paste, hot sauce and more ingredients help evoke the drink's signature taste. The best part? The burgers are ready in just two…

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Minneapolis: Minnesota Vikings fire assistant coach for refusing to take COVID vaccine

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By ArLuther Lee, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for MinneapolisNewsAndTalk.Com Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Rick Dennison was fired Friday for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which the NFL has made a requirement for all its top-level employees, according to a report by ESPN. For the past two seasons, Dennison has served as the Vikings offensive line coach and run game coordinator. The 63-year-old is believed to be the first NFL position coach to be terminated due to a refusal to get vaccinated. Assistant offensive line coach Phil Rauscher was promoted to take Dennison’s job, and the Vikings hired Auburn University special-teams…

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This Day in History July 25, 1992 Opening of the XXV Olympiad in Barcelona

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Atlanta: Medical marijuana licenses approved for six companies in Georgia

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By Mark Niesse, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for AtlantaNewsAndTalk.Com ROCK SPRING — Georgia’s medical marijuana board chose six companies Saturday that will be allowed to sell the drug, a decision that will finally give registered patients a legal way to obtain medication first approved six years ago. The announcement is a long-awaited milestone for about 15,000 patients who have been authorized to use medical marijuana oil since 2015 but weren’t permitted to buy it. “It’s a blessing. We’re near the end of the tunnel,” said Jessica Reid of Atlanta, whose 4-year-old son, Emmanuel, takes marijuana oil to treat severe seizures. “It’s the…

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Alex Rodriguez, Bron Among Investors in New Social Commerce Company NOWwith

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BY DEGEN PENER | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Founded by Nicole Winnaman and Abra Potkin, the soon-to-launch platform is designed to let stars and influencers seamlessly sell products through their social feeds. Alex Rodriguez is an initial major investor. Stars like Dolly Parton and companies such as Bron Studios (behind such films as Joker, Respect and Candyman) see it as a promising new way to monetize content. They are among the names who have lined up behind the upcoming launch of NOWwith, a startup that’s set to enter the growing space known as social commerce next month. Social commerce, a part of ecommerce, is a catch-all term for…

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From Ice Baths to Oxygen Chambers: New Hollywood Wellness Centers Offer Recovery From Grueling Workouts

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BY KATHRYN ROMEYN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT A variety of wellness destinations are opening around L.A., providing everything from vitamin drips to ‘air pressure pants’: "You cannot go wrong if you add a recovery protocol to your curriculum." From cryo chambers and float tanks to infrared saunas and old-fashioned naps, you cannot go wrong if you add a recovery protocol to your curriculum,” says trainer-to-stars Gunnar Peterson, whose current roster includes Charlize Theron and Rebel Wilson. And while foam rollers are one of the most effective and affordable ways to ease bound-up muscles, there are a handful of spots around…

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Housing Market Update: Low Mortgage Rates Buoy Prices as Competition Eases

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by Tim Ellis | RedFin.Com Troy Warren for CNT Home prices are still up 20% from a year ago even as fewer homes sell and the ones that do are sitting on the market longer and selling for less of a premium above list price. Like a slow turning ship, the housing market’s supply side is gradually gaining momentum as homes for sale begin to pile and pending sales continue a steady and seasonal decline. As both of these trends continue in the weeks ahead, prices will stop rising as rapidly as they have been and an increasing number of homes…

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Gilbert: Ex-Higley and Scottsdale schools superintendent Denise Birdwell, 3 others indicted in kickback scheme

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Robert Anglen | Arizona Republic Troy Warren for GilbertNewsAndTalk.Com Authorities say while Denise Birdwell was running the Higley Unified School District, she was lining her own pockets with money she got in a kickback scheme involving school construction. Conspiracy. Procurement fraud. Misuse of public monies. Conflicts of interest. Filing false tax returns. These are among 27 total charges that Birdwell, an attorney and two former Arizona State University real estate executives face in grand jury indictments made public Thursday. The Attorney General's Office said the four were involved in a fraud scheme tied to rigged contracts that cost taxpayers millions of dollars. Prosecutors accused Birdwell of taking payments for…

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Disney Cruise Line Returning to US Sailings in August

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DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT Disney Cruise Line announced it would return to sailings from the United States on August 9. Disney Dream is scheduled to usher in the cruise line’s long-awaited return to cruising from the U.S. with tropical voyages to the Bahamas departing from Port Canaveral, Florida, on three- or four-night cruises featuring a stop at DCL’s private island, Castaway Cay. Disney Cruise Line officials said the company is working hard to get ready for the return of passengers by incorporating enhanced health and safety measures to promote wellness for guests and crew members. Disney…

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