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The contestants going up against the iconic chefs were home chefs Jimmy and Derek respectively. Derek Bowley is a school teacher from Washington who took an interest in cooking from a young age. To earn a win and take home $5000, the contestants only had to get one vote from a panel of six tasters, while the professional chefs had to try and sweep all votes. While Jimmy earned one vote and won the cash prize, Derek failed to get a vote in the second part of the episode, leaving him empty-handed but with great experience cooking against Chef Antonia Lofaso....

Prelogar has been acting solicitor general for the past seven months and will now face a formal confirmation process in the Senate where her previous role in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe may become a topic of discussion. The solicitor general is responsible for representing the federal government before the Supreme Court, determining the legal position the government will take in court and arguing on the government’s behalf in almost every case to which the government is party....

The U.S. national team defender scored a pair of first-half goals — including a stunning volley from 18 yards out — as the Championship side shocked the Gunners in the FA Cup third round Sunday, sending Arsene Wenger’s side out of the competition. It was the first two-goal game for Lichaj, who entered the match with just seven goals over 254 appearances in all competitions playing for Aston Villa, Lincoln City, Leyton Orient, Leeds United and Forest....

But, according to the Orlando Sentinel, Hansel Enmanuel, whose full name is Hansel Enmanuel Donato Domínguez, doesn’t want people to “see me as a special kid who has a disability.” “[I wish] that the only see me as a great player who will go as far as many. That I am a good player,” Donato Domínguez said in Spanish to the paper. Years later, he is proving on the court that he is a great player....

At around 10 a.m. that day, the teenager went to Poppies Deli on 520 Central Avenue to pick up items for her family, the City of East Orange said in a release issued on Wednesday. “JaShyah Moore is still missing and we are asking everyone to please be aware, keep sharing and report anything suspicious to [the East Orange Police Department] at 973 266 5041, 973 266 5030, or 973 266 5060,” the release said....

But this year’s MVP trophy was not given to a previous winner. The league revealed the voting results on Tuesday morning, and Jonquel Jones won in a landslide, receiving 48 of 49 first-place votes. WNBA PLAYOFFS: Bracket, odds, TV schedule and more to know The Connecticut Sun forward had an airtight case, having checked all of the usual boxes. She is the leader of the WNBA’s best team and has been instrumental to the Sun’s success on both ends....

Who is Lee Jin? Fans point out similarities between her and Chungha Lee Jin is a professional volleyball player that is currently under Hwaseong IBK Altos for South Korea. She previously used to play for high school teams until she made it to the big leagues in 2019/20. Jin is just 20 years old - the young superstar was born on February 3, 2001. She weighs 125 pounds and stands at 5 feet 8 inches....

Although People Magazine claims there is a formal investigation into Gosselin’s role as a father by the County of Berks, Pennsylvania Child & Youth Services, Gosselin’s representative has denied this. This comes after Collin claimed in a now-deleted Instagram post that his dad punched him in the nose and kicked his ribs. “My dad is a liar,” Collin posted on Instagram last week. “Yesterday he beat me up and thought nothing of it, he punched me in the face and gave me a swollen nose and I started bleeding....

The poll, which was released on July 26 shows that 51 percent approved of President Biden’s performance as chief executive; 47 percent did not approve of the way he was handling the job as president. When it came to Congress, only 25 percent of respondents approved of their performance, with 69 percent disapproving. The George Washington University Politics Poll also showed that Democratic voters have more faith in state and local elections than Republicans....

On Wednesday, Biden met with members of his Cabinet, national security team and private sector leaders at the White House to discuss cybersecurity issues. At the end of the meeting, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander asked Biden what would he do if Americans are still in Afghanistan after the August 31 deadline. Biden’s initial response to Alexander’s question was a smirk, but as the audio feed cut off, Biden can be seen saying, “You’ll be the first person I call....

“There are consequences to us staying closed,” White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said during a briefing Tuesday. Many states are beginning to loosen restrictions on businesses and social activity that were put into place to curb the coronavirus’ spread, despite fears that reopening too quickly could prompt a new spike in cases and deaths. More than 81,000 people in the United States have died of COVID-19, according to a tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University’s Coronavirus Resource Center....

The 77-year-old Hall of Famer was displeased with the Astros after the game. Why? He believed the team intentionally hit White Sox slugger Jose Abreu with a pitch late in Houston’s 10-1 win. “That stuff there in the eighth inning, it just leaves a bitter taste in your mouth and in my gut,” La Russa said to reporters after the game. “There was a character shortage there that they should answer for....

Lucas Giolito threw 7.1 scoreless innings to lead Chicago to a 2-0 win over Cleveland at Progressive Field. He surrendered three hits, walked three and struck out eight while throwing 105 pitches. Relievers Jace Fry and Alex Colome preserved the shutout by combining to record the final five outs. Yoan Moncada put Chicago in front with an RBI single in the third and James McCann added an insurance run three innings later....

Like other dental issues, decalcification can be a precursor to worse problems, such as gum diseases, cavities, gum recession, and tooth loss. This article will explain what the white spots on your teeth are, their causes, common treatments, as well as what you can do to prevent them. What Is Decalcification? When bacteria are left on the teeth for a long time, they form plaque and tartar, producing organic compounds and acids as they digest sugars....

Saputo assures Piatti will remain with Impact amid transfer rumors The Whitecaps had been tipped to pick University of Maryland right back Chris Odoi-Atsem, but Vancouver felt Nerwinski is capable of coming into the squad and pushing Williams for a starting spot from the beginning. The former UCONN captain thinks he is up for that challenge. “I’m really excited to get working,” Nerwinski told reporters on a post-draft conference call....

Takeaways from the USA’s friendlies That’s what the Vancouver Whitecaps face as they prepare for their penultimate MLS game of the season at San Jose on Sunday, and it’s a situation head coach Carl Robinson acknowledges “is not something that we’re used to.” This will be the first time in Robinson’s three seasons in charge in Vancouver that the team hasn’t made the playoffs. It hurts and is a position he doesn’t want to find himself in next year, but Robinson knows that his team simply hasn’t been good enough this season....

The NFL should “strongly consider” moving the Panthers vs. Vikings game to another city, Whitlock said Wednesday night. The Baltimore Orioles played the Chicago White Sox in an empty Camden Yards last year, following protests in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray in police hands, he noted. With more than 20 NFL players following 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s lead by refusing to salute the American flag and national anthem, everybody is already on edge....

“WHO is not aware of any report regarding a grave incident on a lapse in anti-epidemic measures, other than those being shared by the media,” a WHO spokesperson told Newsweek. “Based on the latest COVID-19 update from the government to WHO (as of 24 June), there are still no COVID-19 cases reported in DPR Korea,” the spokesperson added, using an acronym referring to North Korea’s official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea....

King’s children are Andy King (65), Larry King Jr. (59), Chaia King (51), Chance King (21), and Cannon King (20). Tragically, two of King’s children, Andy and Chaia, died last year within weeks of each other, USA Today reported. Andy died unexpectedly of a heart attack on July 28, while Chaia passed away on August 20, shortly after having been diagnosed with lung cancer. “It is with sadness and a father’s broken heart that I confirm the recent loss of two of my children, Andy King, and Chaia King,” King said in a statement on August 22....