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Irish Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Anniversary of XL Bully dog attack death recalled at brother's sentencing
Tomorrow - Wednesday June 4th - marks the first anniversary of the death of Nicole Morey, whose fatal mauling by her own dogs shone a spotlight on dangerous dog breeds in Ireland. Ms Morey's tragic death was highlighted Tuesday, June 3, at Limerick Circuit Court where her brother, Bradley Morey, pleaded guilty to a litany of criminal offences, which he committed prior to his sister's killing. Pleading for leniency at Mr Morey's sentencing hearing, defence barrister, Liam Carroll BL, highlighted Nicole Morey's death and said it had been 'exceptionally difficult' for Bradley Morey, who was a 'juvenile' when he committed a 'spree' of crminal offences. Morey, (18), of Bawnmore, Southill, Limerick, admitted a total of 11 offences, including being armed with a metal bar while engaging with others in violent disorder, stealing cars, breaking into cars, and driving away from filling station forecourts without paying for motor fuel. Mr Carroll asked the court to 'afford Mr Morey whatever leniency it can' and described Nicole Morey's death was 'an exceptional tragedy' for the defendant. 'One year ago his sister was sadly mauled to death by two XL bully dogs, and matters went from bad to worse for Mr Morey,' Mr Carroll told Judge Fiona O'Sullivan. The barrister said Mr Morey, had heard about his sister's shocking death while in custody awaiting sentence and that his sister's death has left him traumatised. 'He started smoking cannabis when he was 12 years old, he was keeping bad company, and to comprehend matters the family dynamic became worse one year ago when his sister was sadly mauled to death by her two XL Bully dogs,' Mr Carroll told the judge. 'Her own dogs killed her, effectively,' Mr Carroll told the sentencing hearing, which was adjourned. Nicole Morey's death fuelled a national debate about the banning of dogs which many people considered to be a dangerous breed, however some owners of the dogs disagreed. Following her sister's death, Jolene Morey publicly called for XL Bully dogs to be February 1 last, new legislation was introduced making it legal to own an XL Bully dog unless an owner can produce a certificate of exemption. Just days ahead of the first anniversary of her sister's death, Jolene Morey posted heartfelt tributes to her on social media.'I miss you so much...I can't wait for the day we get to see each other again,' Ms Morey wrote. 'After loosing your only sister is (most) painful thing that anyone can go (through) in life, how my life has changed it's so horrible without you Nicole I miss you so so much,' she stated. 'Everyday is so different for me now and it's so horrible, I'll never get used (to) this, it breaks my heart it doesn't feel real yet to me Nicole, I wish you we're here, I miss you so much,' she added. Last week it emerged that 50 XL Bully dog breeds had been surrendered to local authorities since the new law was introduced. Last October it also became illegal to import, breed, regime or resell an XL Bully. Certificates of exemptions cannot be granted to XL Bully dog owners that have not been neutered or deemed medically unfit for neutering. The highest numbers of XL Bully dogs were surrendered to local authorities, since February 1st, were Dublin City Council (11); Limerick City and County Council (10); Cork City Council (4). Armed Gardai were deployed to Nicole Morey's rented home in Fedamore, County Limerick, after she was attacked by her dogs on her 23rd birthday. The armed officers shot one of the dogs and took control of others at the rural property on June 4, 2024. Days later armed gardai shot a pit bull dog after it dog attacked two people at a house in Cork. Last March an XL Bully dog was shot by armed gardai in Limerick as they chased a drugs suspect and the animal was later euthanised by a vet. Pit bull terriers and XL Bully dogs are both on a list of restricted dog breeds in Ireland.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kindness of server is recognized by customers
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. — Doc Morey meets with a group of friends once a week for bagels and coffee at Panera Bread in Prairie Village. And every week, they are treated with excellent service by a man named Pedro. 'Pedro's smile, his kindness, and his genuine warmth make our meetings extra special,' Morey said. Great Dane rescue founder has a big heart Morey and his friends wanted to nominate Pedro for his dedication to his customers of all ages. The $400 surprise brought Pedro to tears. To nominate someone unrelated to you, . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
20-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
76ers could eye trading No. 3 pick in 2025 NBA Draft after disastrous season
The 76ers could be in the market to trade the third overall pick, with an eye on potential trade targets such as Kevin Durant and Lauri Markkanen. Several teams expect the Sixers to be active in trade talks and packages could include Paul George and that prized first-round selection, according to ESPN. However, that would fly in the face of what 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey has said on multiple occasions, including after the draft lottery when he said Philly's 'plan is to keep' the pick. 3 Daryl Morey's 76ers flopped in 2024-25. AP It was also a point he made recently while appearing on NBC Sports Philadelphia's 'Take Off' podcast. 'Our plan is to pick this pick, yeah,' Morey said. 'I think the top few, top three, four, you could argue, five maybe. I mean, there's good players in this draft.' Morey did seem to be enthusiastic about the potential impact player the Sixers could draft with the third overall pick. The Post's Zach Braziller projected Rutgers' Dylan Harper to the 76ers in his first mock, while Scarlet Knights' teammate Ace Bailey is projected to Philadelphia in the latest ESPN mock draft. 3 Paul George did not live up to expectations in his first season with the 76ers. NBAE via Getty Images 'Historically, the third pick has a pretty good potential to be an All-Star level player,' Morey said. 'There's a lot of misses at three as well, so we got a lot of work to do to make sure we get this right. But historically, especially in a good draft like this with a lot of high-potential players, yeah, we get a good chance of getting a future franchise, very important player.' The ESPN report did note that Morey has a history of being aggressive when it comes to trades, but also mentioned the rarity that comes with trading a top-three pick. 3 Rutgers' Ace Bailey has been linked to the No. 3 spot in the draft. NBAE via Getty Images The NBA draft is still a little more than a month away and anything is possible up until the Sixers make the pick at three or make a deal to try and set themselves up to be competitive for 2025-26. Philadelphia went 24-58 last season in a disastrous, injury-filled campaign.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Hair-raising study reveals invasive species network spreading across state lines: 'We should really encourage better understanding'
You can buy almost anything on the internet, including invasive plant species. According to Agweek, the University of Minnesota's Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture looked to see how easy it was to get invasive plants delivered to your door. They were shocked by the results. The team aimed to purchase 77 plant samples from various sellers and collect the data. The Minnesota Noxious Weed Law regulates 57 of them, and 20 are unregulated but considered potentially harmful. Amy Morey, the principal investigator, used Google Chrome to search for the samples and purchase them. She found most of them quickly but didn't spend more than 10 minutes looking. Morey bought 57 of the regulated plants, and only 8% of the purchases were denied. She bought them from 30 U.S. states and 20 countries. "The result was surprising," she said. "We got all sorts of plant material, things that were in pots, that were a couple feet high, bare roots, that were dormant, rhizomes and seeds were the predominant type of material that we received. But those also came in various shapes and sizes in terms of packaging and where they came from." Morey said that many people who buy invasive species online may not know they are doing so given how many plants there are, how difficult it can be to keep track of the problematic ones, and the fact that the threat may vary by state. However, the plants she purchased are invasive in Minnesota. Exotic plants may look cool, but if they are invasive to your area, they can harm the economy, your health, and the environment. Invasive species include not only plants but also animals and aquatic life. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, some invasive plants in the state are wild parsnip, creeping meadow foxtail, Norway maple, and porcelain berry. Not all foreign plants are invasive, but once invasive species are introduced to an area, they grow quickly and make it hard for native plants to get the nutrients they need, often killing them off. They can also threaten livestock and fish and damage public utility operations. Invasive species cost the U.S. almost $20 billion annually. Some invasive species transmit disease and carry parasites, which can harm human health. Should we be actively working to kill invasive species? Absolutely It depends on the species I don't know No — leave nature alone Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. If invasive species take out native ones, the ecosystem can suffer. Ecosystems require balance; if one species dies off, others may lose a food source and die off too. As Morey noted, "We should really encourage better understanding of what it is that you're what you're purchasing and ultimately putting in the ground." It's vital that you educate yourself about what species are invasive in your area. You should check to see what the native plants are in your zone so you can purchase them. Rewilding your yard can be beneficial, but doing so requires that you get the right species. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Sixers President Planning To Keep No. 3 Pick In 2025 NBA Draft
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 12: Dallas Mavericks have officially won the in NBA Draft Lottery with 1.8% ... More pre-lottery chance to win the pick in Chicago, Illinois, United States on May 12, 2025. San Antonio Spurs got the second pick, Philadelphia 76ers got 3rd and Charlotte Hornets got the 4th pick in the lottery. (Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images) The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2025 NBA draft lottery on Monday unsure whether they would walk out with a first-round pick at all. They had the fifth-best odds of landing the No. 1 overall pick, but if they fell to the No. 7 spot or later, they would have to send the pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of the Al Horford/Danny Green trade from 2020. When the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs jumped up into the top four, it briefly looked bleak for the Sixers. According to John Hollinger of The Athletic, they had a roughly 88 percent chance of losing the pick at that point. Luckily, the lottery machine spit out their combination next, gifting them the No. 3 pick and ensuring they'd owe their top-four-protected 2026 first-rounder to OKC instead. Sixers president Daryl Morey doesn't sound eager to move on from that pick, either. "That's the plan," Morey told John Kincade and Amy Fadool during an interview on 97.5 The Fanatic after the lottery. "To get a high-upside player that we also think can contribute right away is a big deal, and we feel like No. 3 is a great spot to be." In some respects, the 2025 NBA draft will effectively start with the Sixers. According to ESPN's Tim MacMahon, the Mavericks "plan to select Duke forward Cooper Flagg and will not entertain the possibility of trading away the [No. 1] The Spurs are already coming up as a potential trade suitor for Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is reportedly open to reconsidering his long-term future in Milwaukee this offseason. However, Givony said the Spurs are "not pursuing trades, from what we're hearing." Regardless of whether they're the ones making this pick or another team is, Harper figures to be the choice either way. The No. 3 pick thus seems like the inflection point of this year's draft. Whomever the Sixers decide to pick—assuming they're the ones making that choice—will set off a cascading effect that impacts the rest of the draft order. Coming out of the lottery, Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe and Rutgers forward Ace Bailey look like the early front-runners for the No. 3 pick. Morey made it clear during his end-of-season press conference that he would just the best player available, position be damned. "Definitely best player available," Morey said. "It has to be that in the draft, for sure. But we see the pick as sort of a tool to upgrade the team. … It's just a tool to make the team better, but obviously, there's a good chance we'll take someone. In that case, it will just be the best player. I've never shied from that." The Sixers are already fairly loaded in the backcourt, particularly if they're able to re-sign soon-to-be restricted free agent Quentin Grimes this offseason. Tyrese Maxey won the 2023-24 Most Improved Player award and earned his first All-Star nod that season, while Jared McCain was the early front-runner for this past season's Rookie of the Year award before he suffered a meniscus tear in mid-December. Kincaid specifically asked Morey whether "the abundance of guards that you already have" would factor into the Sixers' decision-making at No. 3. Morey confirmed that the Sixers "won't take that into account," adding, "If the best player is a guard, we'll take a guard there." Unsurprisingly, Morey didn't reveal exactly who the Sixers might have in mind at No. 3. But in an interview with the team website, he said they "really think the top three of this draft is very strong." During an interview with Mike Gill of 97.3 ESPN, head coach Nick Nurse shed more light on what the Sixers would be looking for at No. 3. "I think there's a couple in my mind that are on there. Now that we're at 3 is when you can really dial in. We all know who's going No. 1, and we've only got one team that can pick one of the two other guys that we want. So if we have a couple, we're in good shape, I think. "That being said, I just want the most talent, want somebody that competes to win, mental toughness. Somebody who understands that this is a grind and a job, and you've got a lot of time to get better and a lot of time in the gym. And a good teammate, man. We want somebody that wants to compete to win and be a part of a great organization." Whether that's Bailey, Edgecombe or someone else entirely is anyone's guess at this juncture of the predraft process. The NBA draft combine and private team visits should help provide more clarity on that front, although the Sixers figure to keep their cards close to the vest until they're on the clock on June 25. No one should rule out a trade as a possibility, either. Morey is the king of valuing optionality, so he figures to at least explore the costs of moving up, moving down and/or moving out of the draft entirely. Teams with multiple established stars typically aren't in position to add a top-three pick to their roster, though. Having a young, high-upside player like that on a cost-controlled rookie contract for the next four years could help the Sixers navigate the ever-present challenges of the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement. And if the Sixers do decide to pivot away from Joel Embiid and/or Paul George in the not-too-distant future, they'd be able to retool around Maxey, McCain, Grimes (if they re-sign him) and whomever they select at No. 3. Landing this pick was a much-needed lifeline for the Sixers after an otherwise lost season. With the Eastern Conference suddenly looking wide-open after Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon on Monday, they might find themselves right back in the championship mix as soon as next season. Morey told Kincaid that while the Sixers are in a win-now window, they believe whomever they select at No. 3 can help both in the short and long term. "We are in that window where we're ready to win, but the nice thing about this draft being a very good draft overall, especially at the top end, is that we don't feel like we're gonna have to make a compromise there," he said. The Sixers now have roughly six weeks to explore all of their options with the No. 3 overall pick. But based on Morey and Nurse's early comments after the lottery, they appear inclined to stand pat unless they get bowled over by a blockbuster offer. Unless otherwise noted, all stats via PBPStats, Cleaning the Glass or Basketball Reference. All salary information via Spotrac and salary-cap information via RealGM. All odds via FanDuel Sportsbook. Follow Bryan on Bluesky.
