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Following the Albiceleste’s victory over France in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) had organized an open-top bus parade of the country’s captial that an estimated four million people attended, making it almost impossible for the vehicle to move. Pictures and videos have shown the extent of the wild celebrations and the risks taken by fans to get an unobstructed vantage point of the victory parade....

The latest upgrade to the Argos iOS app provides users with an opportunity to search for their favourite pieces of homeware by simply uploading a photograph of their desired product. Whenever inspiration strikes, shoppers need only to snap a photograph of their desired curtains, homeware items or pieces of furniture to begin browsing hundreds of suggested products. The visual search tool then uses algorithms to help find competitively priced alternatives from the Argos catalogue....

Minegar, 60, was stopped at around 11:30 p.m. local time Saturday in Chandler, Arizona, for speeding, failure to drive within one lane of traffic and driving within the bicycle lane, police said (via the Arizona Republic). He subsequently was arrested on suspicion of DUI, according to police. He was cited and released, but the investigation is ongoing. The Cardinals released a statement Sunday regarding Minegar’s arrest: “Ron Minegar’s actions last night are inexcusable....

Scottsdale City Councilman Guy Phillips publicized the upcoming protest, titled “Unmask Us!”, in a Facebook post shared on Saturday. Its description encourages “any citizen of AZ who believes wearing a mask is a personal choice” to participate in the demonstration. Phillips told local outlet The Arizona Republic that he “suggested” the protest and “it snowballed from there.” He also added that he was opposing not the masks, but the government requirement to wear them....

The department said there were 3,246 new cases reported as of June 19, topping a previous reported high of 2,519 just a day before. Additionally, there were 41 newly reported deaths, which brings the state’s total numbers to at least 46,689 confirmed cases and 1,312 deaths. The department also reported that as of Friday, there have been at least 532,697 coronavirus tests completed in both public and private settings, and 7....

There were 3,591 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported on Tuesday, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). Hospitalizations were also at an all-time high with 2,136 hospital beds occupied by COVID-19 patients on Monday, 144 more than were reported the day before. The increases were reported as Trump was preparing to take part in a rally organized by the groups Students for Trump and Turning Point Action....

Scheduled to be implemented on September 29, the new law is the latest legal battle over reproductive autonomy under a judiciary that became more conservative under former President Donald Trump. The law’s “personhood” provision," which recognizes all the rights of people as applying to fertilized eggs, embryos and fetuses, is also challenged by the lawsuit. “You have a constitutional right to an abortion, and that right does not take into account your reason for having an abortion,” said Emily Nestler, senior counsel at the Center for Reproductive Rights....

Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb revealed that he tested positive for the virus after being screened during his visit to the White House on Tuesday as protocol. In a statement posted onto Facebook, Lamb said he likely became infected after attending a campaign event on Saturday. “Unfortunately, as a law enforcement official and elected leader, we do not have the luxury of staying home. This line of work is inherently dangerous, and that is a risk we take when we sign up for the job,” Lamb said....

Ismael Murphy-Richardson became the fourth Sun Devil to leave the program after an arrest in the last year, the Arizona Republic reported Wednesday. TITLE GAME: 20 things about Clemson | Alabama Murphy-Richardson, a redshirt freshman, was arrested on charges of fraudulent use of a credit card. The Republic reported that the linebacker’s arrest appears to be connected to an incident last month that resulted in Sun Devils teammates Jayme Otomewo and Deonte Reynolds being charged with theft and burglary....

According to CBSSports.com, ASU has already reached out to Jeff Capel, an assistant coach at Duke, for the head coaching position and said that the job is “… Capel’s, if he wants it.” MORE: Top 25 highest-paid coaches | Lavin says he’s a bad tourney coach | All of college basketball’s hirings and firings Capel joined Duke’s staff as an assistant coach in 2011. He played for the Blue Devils from 1993-97....

State Rep. Lorenzo Sierra, a Democrat who represents Arizona’s District 19, was taken to a hospital in Washington, D.C., on Sunday night, according to a statement from the Arizona House Democrats. He was transferred to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and was “resting comfortably” while intubated in the intensive care unit on Monday morning, the statement said. Sierra and his wife, Rhonda Cagle, were visiting family in the nation’s capital at the end of September when they began experiencing possible virus symptoms, Sierra wrote in a September 29 post on Twitter....

Line: Arizona -1.5 Total: 152.5 MORE: College hoops live odds | ATS standings Trends: Arizona 25-7 SU, 16-16 ATS, 21-11 O/U. Oregon 26-6 SU, 17-12 ATS, 12-17 O/U. KenPom efficiency ratings: Arizona 14 (overall), 19 (offense), 34 (defense). Oregon 16, 11, 53 Effective FG percentage: Arizona 54.0, Oregon 51.9 EFG% against: Arizona 46.0, Oregon 49.0 Pick: Arizona -1.5 MORE: College hoops live scoreboard Want to win a free entry to the world’s biggest sports betting contest?...

Titled the “v255” update, this patch was previously released to PC owners last month and is now available for free to all PlayStation 4 players. Xbox One players will have to wait just a little longer to receive this new ARK: Survival Evolved patch, but Studio Wildcard states that it is coming “very, very soon”. The “v255” update will add in a plethora of new TEK tier technology into ARK: Survival Evolved, including a complete set of TEK building structures, a TEK forcefield, and customizable TEK autodoors that add an extra finishing touch to a player’s base....

The Tai’an Public Security Bureau in Shandong province confirmed early eyewitness reports about a male suspect who was said to be attempting to rob a local branch of the Bank of China. Police in the city’s Taishan district responded to the incident around noon, a notice said. Tai’an authorities said a lone suspect had an unspecified weapon and had taken a hostage, who witnesses later identified as a bank customer....

And while the Trump Administration is planning to issue new guidance to exclude climate change in federal infrastructure planning, the president has also signed several defense bills with bipartisan support directing the Department of Defense to include climate change in both its infrastructure and operational planning. This Administration may think that denying climate impacts will enable more pipelines and free us of environmental “constraints.” But the U.S. military knows addressing environmental considerations will make it better prepared to face the climate risks of extreme weather and natural disasters....

I felt a certain–I don’t know what to call it–smug satisfaction when all those other writers were bamboozled by JT Leroy. Because I thought, “Well, if they’d just read my damn novel … " It’s strange in every direction. A lot of people will assume the facts of the movie are the facts of my life, which they are not. I didn’t take off on an adventure to find this kid....

The 1st Special Forces Command said Monday that it was aware of Captain Emily Rainey’s presence at the Capitol on the day of the riot and that the command, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, is “currently investigating to determine the facts as to her exact involvement.” Rainey is a psychological operations officer who submitted her resignation request in October 2020, which was approved the following month, with an official separation date in April 2021....

Latest version of a gadget usually comes with upgrades but it isn’t always worth the additional bucks that it costs. At the same time while older models can help you save some bucks, they can quickly feel out dated too. Let’s check out which way it slides for the Apple Watches. Here’s a quick comparison between the Apple Watch 5 and 6, before you take a final call. Apple Watch Series 6 vs Apple Watch Series 5 Design Apple Watches in general have created a mark when it comes to the design of smart watch models, making many other attempt imitations as well....

The five-time Pro Bowl cornerback has withdrawn from his previous commitment to the broadcast after his brother, Yaqub Talib, was charged with murder in the shooting death of a youth football coach in Texas. The “TNF” broadcast would have been Talib’s second major role in broadcasting after making his debut on Fox in 2020. MORE: Aqib Talib’s brother, Yaqub, arrested after fatal shooting: Latest news, updates in death of Texas youth football coach...

As long as they maintain good communication and keep their egos under control, Aquarians and Leos are a match made in heaven. [1] X Research source As opposites on the zodiac wheel, Leo (born July 23 to August 22) and Aquarius (born January 20 to February 18) are natural complements. [2] X Research source While Aquarius men (whose element is air) have a habit of being too in their head, the passion of a Leo lover (whose element is fire) will bring out her Aquarius’s animal side....