Wrecking ball-sized buoys on the Rio Grande. Razor wire strung across private property without permission. Bulldozers changing the very terrain of America’s southern border. For more than two years, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has escalated measures to keep migrants from entering the U.S., pushing legal boundaries with a go-it-alone […]
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‘Saving Private Ryan’ celebrates 25th anniversary: The cast then and now
“Saving Private Ryan” is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Steven Spielberg-directed war epic follows a group of soldiers on their way to rescue Private Jake Ryan during World War II, after his three brothers were killed in battle. It went on to become the second most successful film of 1998, […]
Read MoreIn Biden’s America, Black men and boys have little chance for success
Starting July 24, the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys will host its latest summit in Washington, D.C., sharing a status report on the progress of Black males in America (or lack thereof). I will be there myself, joining members of Congress and other U.S. policymakers […]
Read MoreHeat wave expanding to Midwest, Northeast following severe weather risk
Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible for parts of the Midwest, Plains and Northeast on Monday. The threat of severe weather, which includes damaging winds and possible large hail, could impact Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and northwestern Tennessee. Farther east, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, […]
Read MoreBrowns’ Nick Chubb on running backs’ free-agent market: ‘We’re kind of handcuffed with the situation’
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb expressed support for New York Giants star Saquon Barkley as he navigates his next steps after he and the team failed to agree on a lucrative contract extension. Chubb signed a three-year, $36.6 million before the start of the 2021 season and has been […]
Read MoreMax Verstappen wins Hungarian Grand Prix to give Red Bull its 12th straight win
Formula One defending champion Max Verstappen needed only a few seconds to stamp his authority on the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday and win his seventh straight race of a crushingly dominant season. Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton started from pole position ahead of Verstappen, who muscled him out at […]
Read MoreIsrael parliament passes Netanyahu’s judicial reform bill amid mass protests
Israel’s parliament on Monday voted in favor of a judicial reforms bill supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that has ignited mass protests. The Reasonableness Standard Bill, part of a judicial reform package, passed along a 64-0 vote after members of the opposition left the Knesset hall once the voted […]
Read MoreSwiss soccer star Alisha Lehmann gets cheeky ‘shirt’ request from Women’s World Cup fan
Swiss soccer forward Alisha Lehmann made her first appearance in a Women’s World Cup match on Friday as her squad topped the Philippines 2-0 in their first round of group play. Lehmann, who is one of the most followed female soccer athletes playing in the Women’s World Cup, received a […]
Read MoreTiger Woods: The golf legend’s remarkable career and comeback
Tiger Woods is a professional golfer, born on Dec. 30, 1975, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. Woods has made a significant impact on the sport throughout his time playing. Woods began playing golf at a young age, showcasing exceptional talent and skill. […]
Read MoreTwitter users up in arms after Musk’s ‘X’ name change: ‘RIP Twitter’
Some Twitter users are complaining after billionaire Elon Musk changed Twitter’s name, and thousands of visitors to Twitter.com were greeted by a new black-and-white “X” logo early Monday morning. In a highly publicized attempt at rebranding, Twitter has changed its name to “X,” with Musk himself changing his profile picture […]
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