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Les Neuhaus is an all-platform journalist, with a specialty in print reporting, based part of the year in Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida and the other part of the year in Knoxville, Tennessee. He currently covers issues across the southeast U.S., but is available nationally. A former foreign and war correspondent, who lived and worked across Africa and Asia -- including the Middle East -- for several years (for The Associated Press, the Stars and Stripes newspaper, IRIN, etc), Les has more recently reported on a variety of issues for The Tampa Bay Times, The New York Times, The Washington Post, AFP, Reuters, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Knoxville News-Sentinel, The Los Angeles Times, IJNet, Images and Voices of Hope, France 24 English, RTE, etc. He has also done work in assignment editing, most notably for CNN International News Gathering, while also writing for CNN.com, and TV/radio phoners for a variety of international outlets, along with radio work, most notably with Voice of America.
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Panthers score 3 in third to edge Lightning
Jared McCann scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period after a review overturned the initial ruling of goalie interference, leading the Florida Panthers to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Evgenii Dadonov and Nick Bjugstad each contributed a goal and an assist, while Vincent Trocheck and Colton Sceviour also scored for the Panthers. James Reimer made 26 saves.
Panthers score 3 in third to edge Lightning
Jared McCann scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period after a review overturned the initial ruling of goalie interference, leading the Florida Panthers to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Evgenii Dadonov and Nick Bjugstad each contributed a goal and an assist, while Vincent Trocheck and Colton Sceviour also scored for the Panthers. James Reimer made 26 saves.
Panthers score 3 in third to edge Lightning
Jared McCann scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period after a review overturned the initial ruling of goalie interference, leading the Florida Panthers to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Evgenii Dadonov and Nick Bjugstad each contributed a goal and an assist, while Vincent Trocheck and Colton Sceviour also scored for the Panthers. James Reimer made 26 saves.
Panthers score 3 in third to edge Lightning
Jared McCann scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period after a review overturned the initial ruling of goalie interference, leading the Florida Panthers to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Evgenii Dadonov and Nick Bjugstad each contributed a goal and an assist, while Vincent Trocheck and Colton Sceviour also scored for the Panthers. James Reimer made 26 saves.
Tennessee Pentecostal Snake Handlers Don’t Care About the Law
Pastor Andrew Hamblin of the Tabernacle Church of God in LaFollette, Tennessee, continues to practice snake handling despite legal prohibitions. The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency recently seized 53 snakes from his church, but Hamblin remains defiant, holding services with donated snakes and framing the issue as a fight for religious freedom. The practice, outlawed in Tennessee since 1947, has garnered significant attention, with Hamblin receiving widespread support. Legal proceedings are ongoing, with Hamblin facing multiple charges of misdemeanor possession of Class 1 Wildlife.
Banking On Creativity
Accenture Interactive has acquired the global creative agency Droga5, aiming to enhance its capabilities in designing, building, and running customer experiences. This acquisition is seen as a significant move in the advertising sector, with industry experts like Greg Paull calling it a 'seismic shift.' The deal, which is subject to customary closing conditions, marks one of the highest-profile acquisitions in recent memory. David Droga will remain as creative chairman, while Accenture Interactive's CEO Brian Whipple highlights the importance of creating great experiences for brand-building.
A Penny For Your Thoughts—And Purchase History
A growing movement aims to allow individuals to sell their personal data directly to advertisers, bypassing social media giants. Start-ups like DataCoup, Dawex, and World Quant are pioneering this approach, although success has been limited due to low financial returns and the complexity of managing data sales. Experts like Dr. Gregory Piatetsky-Shapiro and Dr. Monica Rogati highlight the challenges and potential of this emerging market, noting that while it may not be lucrative yet, it represents a shift towards greater control over personal data.
China Trade War: Are Companies Caught In The Middle?
The arrest of Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou in Canada has heightened geopolitical and economic tensions, coinciding with a 90-day trade truce between the US and China. Meng's arrest, linked to alleged violations of international sanctions, has sparked concerns in China, where Huawei is central to its global technology ambitions. Concurrently, a Chinese court's injunction against Apple, seen by some as retaliation, adds to the complexity. Experts urge the Trump administration to separate Meng's legal case from trade negotiations to avoid further complications.
Trump Cracks Down on Venezuelan Dictator’s Cryptocurrency Experiment
President Donald Trump issued an edict barring Americans from investing in entities benefiting the Venezuelan government, aiming to further destabilize Venezuela's economy. The country's financial collapse is attributed to mismanagement, corruption, and sanctions. In response, President Nicolás Maduro introduced the Petro cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions, but it faced skepticism. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Senator Marco Rubio praised Trump's decision, while concerns were raised about the Petro's potential use by other adversaries like Russia and North Korea.
Are Talks With North Korea Nothing But a Good Show?
Following a year of escalating tensions, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has indicated a willingness to discuss abandoning his nuclear weapons program and halting missile tests during negotiations. South Korean officials, including President Moon Jae-in's top security advisor Chung Eui-yong, announced that Kim and Moon would meet in late April to discuss the deal. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed cautious optimism on Twitter. Analysts, including Abraham M. Denmark, suggest that North Korea's commitment to denuclearization may hinge on the removal of U.S. military presence in the region. The recent warming of relations between North and South Korea, highlighted by joint participation in the Winter Olympics, sets a hopeful yet uncertain stage for the upcoming talks.
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