The Daily Populous

Tuesday August 15th, 2017 evening edition

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The Gophers’ backup kicker has dedicated himself to helping kids in need as a volunteer at Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by his teammates and coaches.

Juenemann, 23, had a moment he will never forget when one of his favorite kids at the hospital surprised him in front of his team with the message that he was given a full scholarship for his final season.

“Our goal was to create a moment of memory for Justin and his family forever because that’s what he earned,” Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck told TODAY.

Kyle Tanner, a teenager at the hospital who has a rare blood marrow disease, spoke in front of the team on Wednesday and singled out Juenemann as his favorite player.

Tanner noted that Juenemann is the player he has seen at the hospital the most.

“It is amazing to see the joy and the smile on their faces,” Juenemann told TODAY.

The scholarship for his final year will help Juenemann continue on that mission. »

Taylor Swift wins assault case against DJ

Authored by bbc.co.uk

Image copyright AFP Image caption Taylor Swift countersued DJ David Mueller over the 2013 incident.

Pop star Taylor Swift has won a sexual assault case against ex-radio DJ David Mueller, who she said had groped her at a 2013 concert.

Image copyright Reuters / Jeff Kandyba Image caption Taylor Swift (left) was present throughout the trial, often with her mother Andrea (second right). »

South Korea to Prevent War at All Costs, President Moon Says

Authored by bloomberg.com
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South Korean President Moon Jae-in said that any military action against Kim Jong Un’s regime requires his nation’s approval, and vowed to prevent war at all costs.

Military action against North Korea should be decided by “ourselves and not by anyone else,” he said.

While Moon said that South Korea would work with the U.S. to counter security threats, he emphasized the need to focus on diplomatic efforts. »

North Korea missile: Satellites spot preparations for launch

Authored by news.com.au

North Korea had said it would finalise plans by mid-August on whether to fire missiles at Guam in response to “fire and fury” threats from US President Donald Trump.

“Today’s quite an important day in North Korea (celebrations marking the liberation of Korea at the end of World War II).

He said it could be assessed “within moments” if a missile fired from North Korea was on track to hit Guam. »