“Critical race theory”—Democratic lawmakers known as “The Squad” looking to defund the police—“zero tolerance” on illegal immigration. He touched all three bases on his way to home plate, where he decried the “socialist” attitudes of Democratic Governor Steve Sisolak. It was an approach that Nevada Democrats saw as racist or at least racially-coded language, one which reminded them of a reviled figure Democrats and activists fought hard to defeat in a neighboring state—another Sheriff Joe—Joe Arpaio in Arizona....

The midfielder spent three years under Guardiola in Bavaria, though was twice sent out on loan under the Catalan – first to Augsburg then Schalke. And while the well respected Manchester City boss secured several titles during his time in the Bundesliga, Hojbjerg feels that if he had been older he would have benefited more from Guardiola’s tutelage. “He is the most demanding person, not only coach, that I have ever met,” Hojbjerg told The Times....

Here is how Toprak continues to blaze trails with her latest composition. In July, Prime Video announced that Toprak had been commissioned to create an original score and theme music for “Thursday Night Football” coverage. Within the official release, the streaming service shared that the anthem was recorded over two days in Nashville. As part of the process, Toprak worked closely with the production team of “Thursday Night Football” with a goal “to create a pulsating and uplifting score....

With thick rubber nubs on the outsole for traction and a cushioned midsole for comfort, the Trail Runner SWT has a lot to offer feet traversing non-sidewalk ground. I took them out running on trails and can confirm that fans of Allbirds Tree Dashers will indeed be tempted by this off-road version. TL;DR Pros: Thick, absorbing midsoleWater-resistantFamiliar Allbirds fit and feel Cons: Outsole lugs for traction may be too big for nontrail use...

Superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr. along with manager Jose Mourinho will be featured in DAZN’s “The Making Of” series, which is set to debut Aug. 9 across each of the streaming platform’s nine markets worldwide. “[Soccer] is a sport full of inspiring stories, powered by superhuman emotion, sacrifice and ecstasy," said Grant Best, DAZN’s SVP of original programming and content development. “Our access to these global football icons enabled us to intimately spend time reliving what they feel are some of the greatest moments in their football history, from their perspective, which is incredibly powerful, moving and enlightening....

In a Tuesday press conference at the National Press Club, Jefferson Morley—a veteran of the D.C. press corps and a preeminent expert on JFK’s assassination with the Mary Ferrell Foundation—told reporters that he and attorneys with the foundation obtained documentation relating to a still-classified covert operation approved by senior CIA officials three months before Kennedy’s death that suggested the agency used Oswald for intelligence purposes several weeks prior to shooting....

The proposal, dubbed the “skinny” plan, comes as Democrats, Republicans and the White House have reached an impasse in negotiations, while the Senate remains in recess. The extra $600 in weekly unemployment as well as an eviction moratorium included in the CARES Act expired at the end of July, and lawmakers have not yet agreed on further economic stimulus legislation. Politico and Bloomberg first reported the “skinny” plan. Under the new GOP proposal, the previous $600 per week would be cut to just $300....

Walter Misco played for about five minutes before hitting the jackpot at the 20-year-old “Lion’s Share” machine at about 11 p.m. Friday. The 66-year-old retired businessman told reporters Saturday that his wife Linda Misco suggested he play that night. He said the two read about the machine online. MGM Grand President Scott Sibella congratulated the couple who live in a farmhouse in Chester, New Hampshire. The two told reporters the winnings would help put their five grandchildren through college....

Will it be a happy one? Technology has revolutionized coronary care in recent decades, and countless patients have benefited. Physicians can now remodel a child’s defective heart by manipulating tiny instruments through catheters. Surgically implanted devices can quintuple the heart’s output when it falters, or regulate its contractions when they become dangerously erratic. But no one has yet designed a machine that can permanently replace this miraculous muscle. The most famous attempt–involving a heart called the Jarvik-7 and a patient named Barney Clark–was such a public-relations debacle that it set back research by nearly a decade....

“John has done a really good job here over past four-plus seasons in terms of establishing things both on and off the ice,” noted Shero approximately 90 minutes prior to puck drop against the Vegas Golden Knights at the Prudential Center. “Everybody had higher expectations; but collectively as a group, our team, I don’t think there’s any one player that is performing even at the level — let alone above — that we expect or maybe they expect but that’s the thing that’s disappointing....

A statement from Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez revealed that a lieutenant and two police officers assigned to the Arlington Gardens public housing complex at Randolph Avenue near McDougall Street were on patrol when the incident unfolded around 10:15 p.m local time. “During their patrol, an incident occurred which resulted in all three police officers discharging their weapons,” the statement reads. “Preliminary indications suggest that fireworks were being shot in the area of this incident....

Harlan is getting good at this. You might remember the longtime announcer’s Hall of Fame-worthy call of a streaker in San Francisco back in September. MORE: Who’s to blame for Jets’ demise? This time, Esiason delivered the punch line: “They’re actually hitting harder than the Jets defense,” he said of the New Jersey state troopers on the field. Don’t streak, kids.

Their new season begins on July 8, but Comedy Central released a clip from a skit which basically amounts to “When a pregame huddle turns violent.” MORE: Athletes on SNL | East/West Bowl skit | Key & Peele on the NBA Finals If you watch Key and Peele on a consistent basis, you probably see that this skit follows the same basic systematic formula as most skits. It starts off very light, but gets increasingly dark as the skit continues....

Compared to the 2021 IQS results, the 2022 version say an 11 percent increase in problems per 100 (PP100) vehicles, which is 18 PP100 worse than last year. That moves the needle to an average of 180 PP100 across the industry. One automaker stands out from the crowd, bucking the trend - General Motors (GM). The company, which houses the Buick, Cadillac, GMC and Chevrolet brands, landed in the highest rank position....

The New York-based Council on Foreign Relations’ Center for Preventive Action released its annual Preventive Priorities Survey Wednesday, basing its findings on the evaluations of 500 foreign policy experts who reviewed “ongoing and potential conflicts based on their likelihood of occurring in the coming year and their impact on U.S. interests.” The results indicated a historic high in global unrest that could affect Washington’s international goals. “Perhaps as an indication of rising concern about the state of the world, respondents rated more threats as likely to require a U....

A decade ago breast implants seemed to be on the way out. The old kind–filled with silicone gel–were linked with debilitating health problems, so-called connective-tissue disorders, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. They became the subject of class-action lawsuits, and in 1992, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned their cosmetic use. For a year or so, the number of augmentations plummeted. Not for long. Thanks to saline implants and the eternal appeal of a bigger bust, more women than ever are choosing surgical enhancement....

According to AccuWeather forecasters, a cold front is expected to move southeastward through Texas on Wednesday night, which will likely bring thunderstorms in parts of eastern and southern Texas. On New Year’s Eve, the storms are expected to increase in intensity and could bring thunderstorms, flash flooding and strong wind gusts to states in the Southeast, such as Louisiana and Mississippi. “The year will end with a bang across a portion of the Gulf Coast states, specifically from far southeast Texas through Louisiana and into Mississippi and Alabama where severe thunderstorms are forecast to erupt,” AccuWeather Meteorologist Renee Duff said....

It’s a tradition that’s more than 100 years old: Hundreds of thousands of revelers gather in the iconic location for music, celebrity appearances and to witness the ball drop at midnight. Space for witnessing the spectacle in person is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Meanwhile, more than 1 billion people will watch the festivities online from around the world. Those who can’t make it to Times Square have four ways to watch the celebration at home, as Times Square’s management association has its own live stream while Fox, CNN and ABC will all host coverage....

“Today, I am signing an executive order that authorizes private businesses to deny entrance to people who do not wear a mask or a face covering,” Cuomo said during a news briefing on Thursday. “When we’re talking about reopening stores and places of business, we’re giving the storeowners the right to say, ‘if you’re not wearing a mask you can’t come in,’” the New York governor added. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic in the U....