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The report and the reaction to it spoke volumes. First, analysts did not have to bother reading between the lines of the BOJ pronouncement, which was unusually straightforward in a culture famed for indirectness. Second, the report did not land as a bombshell, because markets had been expecting it all week. In fact, the view of world markets on the prospect of major, disruptive reform in Japan has shifted 180 degrees since Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi sacked his “gradualist” FSA chief on Sept....

Having claimed two tournament victories in succession to give himself a chance of ending the year as the European Tour’s number one for a second time, Rose led by one overnight in Dubai and remained atop the leaderboard after turning in 32 to reach 19 under on Sunday. However, Rose’s round then unravelled dramatically with bogeys at the 12th, 14th and 16th and he was left requiring an eagle at the par-five closing hole to deny Fleetwood....

Wang Lei, from the city of Guangzhou in southeast China, underwent a two-hour-long procedure at the Guangdong Sanjiu Brain Hospital during which medical staff took out the parasite, belonging to the species Sparganum mansoni, the Daily Mirror reported. These tapeworms usually live in the intestines of dogs and cats as adults. However, the larvae can be ingested by humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....

In the two years since its release, Flight Simulator has been updated numerous times, each one bringing a slew of new content to the game, all for free. Flight Sim’s free updates are usually divided into two categories: World Updates and Sim Updates. The former type of update sees even more realistic textures added for a certain global location, often with a number of handcrafted airports, while the latter sees general improvements head to the game....

Cobb County Democrats were buoyed by Hillary Clinton’s victory in this traditional Republican stronghold in 2016. Although rising star Stacey Abrams came up short in her run for governor in 2018, she made Joe Biden’s short list for the vice presidential spot on the national ticket. “In the circles I’ve been in, there has been a lot of excitement about the Democratic slate,” said Lisa Cupid, the lone Democrat on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners....

An arrest warrant has been issued for 43-year-old Dwight Bainbridge after the Department of Children and Families received a report that a 16-year-old girl had been sexually abused and molested by him for around a year and a half. Bainbridge’s girlfriend, Jessica Brambilla, has been arrested in connection with the investigation after allegedly helping to keep the girl locked in the room and only allowing her out twice a day to use the bathroom....

Police arrested registered Democrat Richard Szala on Wednesday morning, hours after Trump’s Florida victory was confirmed, according to WTVT. Szala reportedly claimed he was making empty threats in online videos that included menacing remarks about killing GOP politicians including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Matt Gaetz. “We got a credible tip from an information intelligence gather source about him posting threatening comments on YouTube,” Clearwater Lt....

Alberto Escartin Ramos, of Lakeland, was detained by deputies from Polk County Sheriff’s Office last week after being accused of attacking the children’s baseball umpire over what he believed to be a bad call during a game, law enforcement said. Officers made the arrest after responding to Highland City Ball Park on 3930 Ball Park Road in Lakeland on Friday evening, The Ledger reported. According to an affidavit filed in the case, the suspect specifically went to the little league clubhouse to complain about an umpire’s decision....

The book was an amazing farrago of sub-Hemingway macho and New Age moon dust. What Eastwood, costar Meryl Streep and screenwriter Richard LaGravenese have done is to bring a semblance of emotional reality to the story. As a result the moviee “Bridges” has much more poignancy than the book. From their first meeting, when Kincaid jolts up to her farmhouse in his pickup, asking directions to the famous Iowa covered bridges he’s shooting for National Geographic magazine, the juice flows between Eastwood and Streep....

Both players were placed on injured reserve. The Flames said Monahan's status is week to week. The team also announced Thursday that Wideman broke his left hand in Wednesday night's 3-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. He will undergo surgery to have a pin placed in the hand, according to general manager Jay Feaster. Calgary (8-12-4) plays at Anaheim on Friday and Los Angeles on Sunday. With nine goals and six assists, the 19-year-old Monahan ranks second in scoring among NHL rookies behind Thomas Hertl of the San Jose Sharks....

Losing your neck’s natural curve can have several different names depending on what’s causing it. You might hear it described as: Flat neck syndromeCervical kyphosisMilitary neckReversed neck curve (when your neck curves in the opposite direction) This article explains why your neck and spine curve. It talks about what can cause a change in the curvature of your neck, how to treat it, and when you should see a healthcare provider about it....

From lions playing on golf courses to sika deer in Japan, animals appear to be using the lockdown to reclaim space usually occupied by humans. The image was originally shared by Andrew Thomas. “There are always sheep wandering the streets of Ebbw Vale where they come down off common but never seen them in McDonald’s before,” said Thomas. “I was leaving Aldi next door after doing some shopping for my mother who is on isolation and stopped on the way out to take the picture....

Aubrey Plaza, Jameela Jamil, Gemma Chan and many other high-profile stars have shown their support for Pugh as she opened up about being body shamed. The Little Women star wore a sheer dress that showed her breasts to the Valentino haute couture show in Rome over the weekend and found herself facing a barrage of criticism over her body. “It isn’t the first time and certainly won’t be the last time a woman will hear what’s wrong with her body by a crowd of strangers, what’s worrying is just how vulgar some of you men can be,” the 26-year-old said in a powerful Instagram post, in which she called on society to “free the f*****g nipple....

The case originates from a domestic dispute involving Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Deputy Jefferson Davis, who accosted his girlfriend, also a sheriff’s deputy, on the suspicion that she was having an affair with another man. After the violent confrontation, Davis confided in the county sheriff that he wanted “to shoot” his girlfriend’s lover “in the face.” Davis also disclosed that he thought about using his police-issued gun in order to accomplish this....

On Monday, Florida reported 6,336 new positive cases of the virus, bringing the overall total to 206,447 in the state. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said during a Monday news conference that the rise in cases was because of higher degrees of testing, not because the virus was spreading. “I think we’ve stabilized where we’re at,” DeSantis said. Florida’s lack of intensive care unit beds could have a negative impact on individuals with the coronavirus who need a high degree of medical care....

During the Florida-Florida State game a Gators lineman was sent to the locker room for a late hit on Jameis Winston. Why so harsh? It’s because he wasn’t even in the game at the time. Gerald Willis took a bit of a cheap shot at the Seminoles quarterback and was immediately penalized for it. The Gators also received a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. MORE: Gallery | Georgia’s 99-yard touchdown | Numbers that Matter: Auburn vs....

Melvin Ray Wilcox, 39, was found dead March 18 after being reported as missing for several days. He was last seen in the community of Pine Hills, which is near Orlando. Wilcox had been shot in the head and twice in the area of his neck and shoulder, according to local authorities. Lashawn Triplett, 43, the mother of the victim’s child, and Johnny Wesley, 42, Wilcox’s friend, have been charged with first-degree murder with a firearm....

The victim, 67, was found suffering from a severely blackened eye, a broken rib, a number of bruises and injuries to his mouth by police called to Stone Creek Golf Club. According to testimony from the victim given to police, the alleged assailant, Tyler Dearden, 22, had been taking golf balls out of the bucket being used by the victim at the driving range. Dearden responded to the victim’s request that he stop by swearing and yelling at him after the victim approached him....

According to ClickOrlando, the incident occurred at 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of American Boulevard and Texas Avenue in Orlando, Florida. The unidentified 25-year-old pedestrian, who was last reported in stable condition, was crossing the street via a crosswalk when he was struck by a white sedan. Florida law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. “The driver of a vehicle at an intersection that has a traffic control signal in place shall stop before entering the crosswalk and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian, with a permitted signal, to cross a roadway when the pedestrian is in the crosswalk or steps into the crosswalk,” Section seven of Florida Statute 316....

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office in a press release identified the man as 30-year-old Justin James Wilson, and said he damaged at least 20 cars or more that were parked at the Holiday Inn Resort on Okaloosa Island. The sheriff’s office stated Wilson faces 14 counts of felony criminal mischief and six counts of misdemeanor criminal mischief for an estimated $30,000 in damages to at least 20 cars. When deputies located Wilson nearby, he confessed to the officers and said, “Take me to jail....