Today: October 09, 2024
Today: October 09, 2024

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EXPLAINER: Why is a police raid on a newspaper in Kansas so unusual?

Tensions between public officials and the press are hardly unusual. To a large extent, it’s baked into their respective roles. What’s rare in a democratic society is a police raid on a news organization’s office or the home of its owner. So when that happened late last week, it attracted the sort of national attention that the town of Marion, Kansas, is hardly used to. The Marion Police Department took computers and cellphones from the office of the Marion County Record newspaper on Friday, and also entered the home of Eric Meyer, publisher and editor. The

EXPLAINER: Why is a police raid on a newspaper in Kansas so unusual?
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Ivy League football coaches praise conference's stability (and wish they weren't so alone)

There’s one college football conference sitting out the reshuffling going on among its big-money brethren: The Ivy League will start the season with the same eight members it has had since it formed in 1956. “It’s lunacy going on nationally right now,” Brown coach James Perry said on the Ivy League Media Day Zoom on Monday. “This league has always put the student-athlete first, his interests first, making him the best ballplayer he can be while still being a student. … In the changing landscape of college athletics, that’s how you do things right over a very,

Ivy League football coaches praise conference's stability (and wish they weren't so alone)
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Northwestern sued again over troubled athletics program. This time it's the baseball program

Three former members of Northwestern University’s baseball coaching staff filed a lawsuit against the school on Monday, saying they lost their jobs for trying to report bullying and derogatory abuse by the team’s head coach, who has since been fired. The ex-staffers say Jim Foster’s coaching was rife with toxic and volatile behavior throughout the 2022-23 season, and that the school protected Foster after they filed a human resources complaint against him. Northwestern says the lawsuit suit “lacks merit” and vowed to fight it in court, and Foster did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment

Northwestern sued again over troubled athletics program. This time it's the baseball program
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How -- and when -- is best to donate to those affected by the Maui wildfires?

The destruction and suffering caused by the Maui wildfires in Hawaii prompted many to immediately look for ways to help. However, experts say immediate donations may not be the most useful following a natural disaster like the Maui wildfires. They suggest standing by a week or two until needs are assessed and support lines have been established. But they know that some people will not be able to wait. Here’s what you need to know about getting your donations to the people you are trying to help. There are so many solicitiations to help the people

How -- and when -- is best to donate to those affected by the Maui wildfires?
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Michael Oher, former NFL tackle known for 'The Blind Side,' sues to end Tuohys' conservatorship

Michael Oher, the former NFL tackle known for the movie “The Blind Side,” filed a petition Monday in a Tennessee probate court accusing Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy of lying to him by having him sign papers making them his conservators rather than his adoptive parents nearly two decades ago. In the petition filed Monday in Shelby County Probate Court, Oher asks for the conservatorship to be terminated along with asking for a full accounting of the money earned off the use of his name and story. He also asks to be paid what he is

Michael Oher, former NFL tackle known for 'The Blind Side,' sues to end Tuohys' conservatorship
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UBS to pay $1.44 billion to settle 2007 financial crisis-era mortgage fraud case, last of such cases

UBS will pay U.S. authorities $1.44 billion to settle the last lingering legal case over Wall Street’s role in the housing bubble of the early 2000s, which ultimately led to the 2008 financial crisis and Great Recession. The Swiss bank agreed to pay a civil penalty over how it handled the sale of 40 mortgage-backed securities issued in 2006 and 2007. The settlement argues that UBS bankers gave false and misleading statements about the health of the mortgages in those bonds to the buyers in violation of federal securities law. For example, UBS bankers knew that

UBS to pay $1.44 billion to settle 2007 financial crisis-era mortgage fraud case, last of such cases
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Kyle Larson's already busy schedule will ramp up before May's 1,100-mile 'double'

Kyle Larson might be the busiest driver in motorsports. He started Saturday by practicing and qualifying for the Brickyard 200 then traveled to Iowa where he led all 50 laps to claim his second win in three years at the prestigious Knoxville Nationals. A red-eye return to Indy had him back in time for Sunday’s race, where he finished eighth, and even the pre-race news conference to discuss his attempt at racing’s double next May. And with additional trips booked for Indy in preparation of what he hopes will be 1,100 miles of racing in one day,

Kyle Larson's already busy schedule will ramp up before May's 1,100-mile 'double'
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For Tyronn Lue, this trip to the Basketball World Cup was a long time coming

Tyronn Lue has waited a long time for this trip. He was supposed to have the USA Basketball logo on his chest on foreign soil long ago — 1997, actually, when he was starring as the point guard at Nebraska and picked to represent his country at the men’s 22 and under world championships in Australia. But a nagging right leg injury flared up, causing numbness so severe he couldn’t navigate stairs without falling. The team ruled him out, and he flew home alone. Fast forward 26 years: Lue, the coach of the

For Tyronn Lue, this trip to the Basketball World Cup was a long time coming
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Pilot noticed loss of power before crash of Cold War plane at Michigan show

The pilot of a Cold War-era jet noticed it was losing power and decided to eject himself and a crew member before the Soviet fighter plane crashed during a weekend air show in suburban Detroit, an official said Monday. The pilot, who also owns the plane, had serious injuries but nothing life-threatening, while a second person aboard the MiG-23 had mild injuries after they parachuted to the ground, said John Brannen, senior air safety investigator at the National Transportation Safety Board. “It’s very fortunate, of course, that nobody on the ground was injured. … The plane

Pilot noticed loss of power before crash of Cold War plane at Michigan show
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Title favorites Aces and Liberty set to meet in WNBA Commissioner's Cup final

The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces are living up to the preseason WNBA hype and will meet for the first time with a championship on the line when they play for the Commissioner’s Cup title on Tuesday night. The budding rivals were predicted to win the WNBA title before the season tipped off and have loftier aspirations of taking home that trophy. The first-place Aces won both the Commissioner’s Cup and the WNBA title last season and wouldn’t mind double-dipping again this year. Each member of the winning team will receive around $30,000. Players on the losing squad

Title favorites Aces and Liberty set to meet in WNBA Commissioner's Cup final
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Argentine peso plunges after rightist who admires Trump comes first in primary vote

The Argentine peso plunged Monday after a 52-year—old anti-establishment candidate who admires former President Donald Trump came first in primary elections that will help determine the country’s next president. Javier Milei rocked Argentina’s political establishment Sunday by receiving the biggest share of primary votes for presidential candidates in the October general election to determine who leads a nation battered by economic woes. Milei wants to replace the peso with the dollar, and says that Argentina’s Central Bank should be abolished, and that he thinks that climate change is a lie. He has characterized sex education

Argentine peso plunges after rightist who admires Trump comes first in primary vote
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Longtime Boston Bruins center David Krejci announces retirement at age 37

David Krejci has decided to retire, an expected development that leaves the Boston Bruins without their top two centers after setting records for the most wins and points in a season. Krejci announced his retirement in a statement Monday, thanking team president Cam Neely and general manager Don Sweeney for allowing time to make the decision. It comes three weeks after captain and face of the franchise Patrice Bergeron opted to retire. “After 15 full NHL seasons I have decided to retire from the best league in the world,” Krejci said. “I have been very lucky to

Longtime Boston Bruins center David Krejci announces retirement at age 37
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IIHF rules in favor of the Flyers, saying Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov has a valid NHL contract

The International Ice Hockey Federation has ruled in favor of the Philadelphia Flyers by agreeing that Russian goaltender Ivan Fedotov had a valid NHL contract for the upcoming season when he signed with CSKA Moscow in the KHL. The decision rendered Monday paves the way for Fedotov to play in North America, like he planned to do a year ago before being conscripted into the Russian military. It was not immediately clear if he’d seek to leave Russia to play in North America. Relations between Russia and the U.S. are strained over the war in Ukraine, the NHL cut ties

IIHF rules in favor of the Flyers, saying Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov has a valid NHL contract
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Ethiopian airstrike on a town square in the restive Amhara region kills 26, health official says

An airstrike on a crowded town square in Ethiopia’s restive Amhara region killed at least 26 people and wounded more than 55 others, a senior health official said Monday, days after authorities asserted that calm had been restored in the area. Local militia members have been clashing with Ethiopia’s military over efforts to disband them, and last week the military retook key Amhara towns by force. The airstrike hit the center of the Finote Selam community on Sunday, said the health official, who like other people spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation. The

Ethiopian airstrike on a town square in the restive Amhara region kills 26, health official says
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Neymar set for Saudi move after Al Hilal agree near-$100M transfer fee with PSG

Neymar is set to complete a move to the Saudi Pro League after Al Hilal agreed a reported 90 million euros ($98 million) transfer fee with Paris Saint-Germain on Monday. The fee would be a record for the league, backed by the oil-rich state, in its spending spree on high-end soccer talent. Al Hilal could finally seal a statement signing to match Al Nassr, its city rival in Riyadh, which lured Cristiano Ronaldo in January. Recent offers to Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, teammates of Neymar last season at French champion PSG, were not accepted.

Neymar set for Saudi move after Al Hilal agree near-$100M transfer fee with PSG
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A family of four, a retired fire captain and his dog. These are some of the lives lost in Maui

Wildfires have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii this week, leaving a trail of destruction and devastation, decimating a historic town. While many wait in agony for news on whether their friends and family are safe, the fires have already claimed the lives of more than 90 people — making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than 100 years. Here are the stories of those who died. —- A FAMILY’S LOSS A family of four — Faaso and Malui Fonua Tone, Salote Takafua, and her son, Tony Takafua — died while attempting to flee from the flames. Their remains

A family of four, a retired fire captain and his dog. These are some of the lives lost in Maui
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James Harden calls 76ers President Daryl Morey a liar and says he won't play for his team

James Harden appears determined to sever ties with the Philadelphia 76ers after the star guard called team president Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event in China. Harden’s comments — video of which surfaced Monday — came almost seven weeks after he picked up his $35.6 million option with the 76ers for this season and then promptly said he wanted to be traded. The Sixers told Harden’s agent, Mike Silverman, over the weekend that Morey was unable to find a suitable deal and the franchise was not compelled to deal him unless it could find a

James Harden calls 76ers President Daryl Morey a liar and says he won't play for his team
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Chicago mayor to introduce the police department’s counterterrorism head as new superintendent

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday will introduce Larry Snelling, the police department’s counterterrorism head, as his choice for police superintendent of the nation’s third-largest city. The introduction comes after Johnson named Snelling on Sunday after a monthslong search led by the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. The selection of Snelling, 54, to head the department is subject to City Council approval. Snelling will succeed David Brown, who in March announced that he would step down the day after Chicago’s mayoral primary election in which crime was a central issue. Then-Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost that

Chicago mayor to introduce the police department’s counterterrorism head as new superintendent
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Blast in eastern Afghanistan kills 3, wounds 7 at hotel frequented by Pakistani refugees

An explosion ripped through a hotel in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Khost on Monday, killing at least three people and wounding seven others, police said. The blast occurred at a city hotel frequented by Afghan people and refugees from Pakistan’s former militant stronghold of North Waziristan bordering Afghanistan, said Mustaghfir Gurbaz, a police spokesperson in Khost. He said officers were investigating to determine what caused the blast and who was behind it. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, though Afghanistan’s Taliban government has blamed the regional affiliate of the Islamic State group — known as the

Blast in eastern Afghanistan kills 3, wounds 7 at hotel frequented by Pakistani refugees
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Spain nervous ahead of Women's World Cup semifinal, a match against tournament stalwart Sweden

Spain failed to qualify for the first six editions of the Women’s World Cup, but once La Roja made the tournament in 2015 they’ve made a steady climb toward joining the global elite. Spain scored its first point with a draw in its World Cup debut. Four years later, Spain advanced to the knockout round before it was eliminated by the U.S. team that went on to clinch a second consecutive championship. Now in their third World Cup, the Spaniards have reached a new level and face Sweden in the first World Cup semifinal on Tuesday at

Spain nervous ahead of Women's World Cup semifinal, a match against tournament stalwart Sweden
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For Mark Zuckerberg's Threads, the real rival is still TikTok -- not the former Twitter

Threads, the simple, bare-bones text-based social network created by Facebook owner Meta, burst onto the scene during a particularly bad week for the rival then still known as Twitter. It quickly amassed 100 million signups — a huge feat for a newcomer in the space — and was dubbed as a “Twitter killer.” By week two, though, signups began to drop off. As of Aug. 7, the number of people who used Threads daily hovered around 10 million on Android phones, down from 49 million when it launched a month earlier, according to research firm SimilarWeb. Is Mark Zuckerberg’s latest

For Mark Zuckerberg's Threads, the real rival is still TikTok -- not the former Twitter
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Italy marks 5th anniversary of Morandi bridge collapse with demands for justice for the 43 killed

Italy on Monday marked the fifth anniversary of the collapse of Genoa’s Morandi Bridge with a minute of silence and demands for justice for the 43 people who died in what authorities say was an example of greed-fueled negligence. Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini told relatives of victims, local residents and authorities at the Genoa commemoration that the people who plunged to their deaths weren’t victims of a flood or natural disaster. Rather, he said, they were “victims of greed, of people who didn’t do their jobs.” A huge section of the Morandi bridge broke off during a

Italy marks 5th anniversary of Morandi bridge collapse with demands for justice for the 43 killed
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Rights group urges rapid international intervention to end spiraling gang violence in Haiti

A human rights group urged the international community on Monday to intervene quickly to end spiraling violence by gangs in Haiti. The call by Human Rights Watch comes as Haiti awaits a response from the U.N. Security Council to its request in October for the immediate deployment of an international armed force to fight the surge in violence. “The longer that we wait and don’t have this response, we’re going to see more Haitians being killed, raped and kidnapped, and more people suffering without enough to eat,” said Ida Sawyer, the group’s crisis and

Rights group urges rapid international intervention to end spiraling gang violence in Haiti
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A throng of interfaith leaders to focus on combating authoritarianism at global gathering in Chicago

More than 6,000 people representing scores of religions and belief systems are expected to convene in Chicago starting Monday for what organizers bill as the world’s largest gathering of interfaith leaders. For the Parliament of the World’s Religions, the week-long event marks a return to its roots – the organization was founded in Chicago in 1893. In the past 30 years, it has convened six times, most recently in Toronto in 2018. Past gatherings have drawn participants from more than 80 nations. This week’s speakers and presenters will represent Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Baha’i, Hinduism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, Indigenous religions,

A throng of interfaith leaders to focus on combating authoritarianism at global gathering in Chicago
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Amazon is rolling out a generative AI feature that summarizes product reviews

Amazon is rolling out a new generative AI feature that summarizes product reviews for customers. The feature, which the company began testing earlier this year, is designed to help shoppers determine at a glance what other customers said about a product before they spend time reading through individual reviews. It will pick out common themes and summarize them in a short paragraph on the product detail page. The company wrote in a blog post published Monday that the AI-generated reviews are now available to a subset of mobile shoppers in the U.S. across a “broad” selection of products. And it

Amazon is rolling out a generative AI feature that summarizes product reviews

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