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Constipation is defined as passing hard, dry stool or having fewer than three bowel movements a week. One of the most common digestive complaints in the United States, constipation affects most people at some point in their lives. Some people experience short-term constipation, caused by temporary changes in diet, travel, stress, or surgery, while others have chronic constipation (persisting for several weeks or longer). If you have chronic constipation, you likely know how it can significantly affect the quality of your life....

But Ghosn still might find a willing partner across town in Detroit. Bill Ford struck a much more conciliatory tone when I asked him Aug. 31 if he was interested in forming an automotive alliance. “We’re certainly open to that,” he said. “I think a focused Ford Motor Co. with the geographic reach that we have would make a strong partner for anybody.” And what did he make of Renault-Nissan’s superstar CEO, whom he’d previously courted to become Ford’s CEO?...

Perhaps failing to recognize that there is no pandemic exception to the First Amendment, government officials across the nation have deprived Americans of the ability to seek spiritual refuge in the nation’s churches, synagogues and temples. In contrast, President Donald Trump recognized how this religious crackdown cuts squarely against the American faith tradition. “I think churches are essential,” he has declared. And as U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Judge James C....

Briggs allegedly acquired the email while stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska with U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), the combatant command that oversees missile defense, nuclear weapons and other surveillance and intelligence. He served at the base from April 2018 to July 2019. He is believed to have relayed U.S. national defense information to possibly more than one Russian national from October 2018 to January 2019—the Russian’s name (or names) were redacted from a sheet of Briggs’ official charges....

Speaking to state lawmakers, the officials said that contrary to their prior estimations, they now hope to finish flushing the water system to ensure clean water for those affected by the end of January. About 1,000 people had reported an odd smell coming from their water, and many said they were experiencing nausea and stomach cramps after drinking it following the November 20 spill. The water was tested and traces of petroleum were discovered, which prompted thousands of Navy families to be moved from the base and placed in temporary housing while the Navy determined the source of the issue and fixed it....

ESPN’s Kevin Weekes was on the deal first, while TSN’s Darren Dreger reported the term. Kadri was regarded as one of the top available players on the market after a career year with the Avalanche. After the rush on Day 1 of free agency, he was the best player still unsigned, and that continued until a deal was made with the Flames. It had been made known early in the free agency period by Kadri’s camp that he would take his time before agreeing to a contract, however I’m not sure many anticipated it would take the 31-year-old this long....

With NBA All-Star voting tipping off on Christmas Day, fans now have the opportunity to select the players they believe should start in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game set to be held in Cleveland, Ohio. When potential All-Stars deliver vote-worthy performances, we’ll be sure to bring that to your attention with our “NBA All-Star Moment of the Night” series to highlight those deserving players. You can vote for your 2022 NBA All-Stars here, or find several other ways to vote here....

That means basketball fans have three days full of nothing — no games to be played, no trades to be made now that the deadline has passed. What the heck are we going to do now? NBA ALL-STAR 2019: Crazy stats from Team LeBron’s win At the very least, we can break down the biggest winners and losers from All-Star weekend. NBA All-Star weekend winners LeBron James: The Lakers star finished with a modest All-Star line of 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists, but his team made an impressive comeback to give him a 2-0 record as an All-Star captain....

Each evening was undoubtedly entertaining for the United Center crowds, and the atmosphere was consistently electric in the “Windy City.” However, a few people definitely didn’t leave the league’s annual showcase with All-Star smiles on their faces. Before NBA teams return to normal regular season schedules, let’s break down the biggest winners and losers from All-Star weekend. MORE: Best highlights from 2020 All-Star Game NBA All-Star weekend winners New All-Star Game format There was some initial pushback — Math is for nerds!...

The league will now allow a coach’s challenge and give replay centers the ability to prompt instant replay. Coaches will now be able to challenge personal fouls charged to their respective team, a called out-of-bounds violation as well as goaltending and basket-interference violations, the NBA announced Tuesday. While the replay center, along with the refs calling the game, can ask for instant replays involving whether a shot is a 2- or 3-point field goal, and if it was made before or after the shot clock expired....

Chicago (30-19 SU, 22-27 ATS) is in the middle of a road trip through the west, during which they upset the Warriors in overtime, lost outright to the Lakers in OT, and lost but covered as a 7-point underdog at the Suns. Tonight, the Bulls are short dogs at the Rockets (33-15 SU, 27-21 ATS). Line: Rockets -3, Total: 204 (Check our odds page for updated point spreads and totals)...

Clippers (42-33 SU, 29-36 ATS) at Mavericks (41-25 SU, 29-34-3 ATS) Line: Dallas -2.5, Total: 202.5 (current NBA spreads and totals) While NBA observers are still wondering whether the Clippers are good enough to make the NBA Finals, bettors have become more comfortable putting their cash on Chris Paul and Co. After burning plenty of money throughout much of the season, L.A. has covered the spread in nine of its last 13 games, including three in a row....

Line: Boston -3.5, Total: 186.5 Miami (20-26 SU, 20-24-2 ATS) has had a tumultuous season, with the news getting worse last Tuesday. Leading-scorer Dwyane Wade (21.4 PPG) injured his hamstring against Milwaukee and is expected to be out at least 2-3 weeks. The Heat played without Wade last Friday against Dallas, a 93-72 home loss as 7.5-point dogs. Rookie Shabazz Napier took Wade’s place in the starting lineup and had eight points....

NBA champion Stephen Jackson said much about his longtime friend, George Floyd, during a six-minute interview Thursday morning on NBC’s “Today” show, successfully fighting back tears at one point during his conversation with co-host Craig Melvin. His most salient message, though, was the hopeful declaration that Floyd’s death at the hands of police will be the last of these cases that have turned men such as Rodney King, Eric Garner, Philando Castile and now, George Floyd, into household names not for what they did, but what was done to them....

The thing that makes this Warriors team different from previous editions, however, is their ability to complement an up-tempo, high-octane offense (107.1 PPG, third in the NBA) with an athletic, elite-level defense. While Golden State is seventh in the league in points allowed per game (96.2), it leads the league in defensive efficiency, giving up just 1.11 points per possession. The Warriors’ ascent up the futures board has been steady, and their two-way approach may eventually have them alongside the likes of the Spurs and Cavs, who are each currently drawing a 3-to-1 price....

The proposal is yet to be signed off by the NBA Players Association, but it is expected to be formally approved by the players’ union when it meets on Friday. “The Board’s approval of the restart format is a necessary step toward resuming the NBA season,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Thursday. “While the COVID-19 pandemic presents formidable challenges, we are hopeful of finishing the season in a safe and responsible manner based on strict protocols now being finalized with public health officials and medical experts....

That said, few players have captured the attention of NBA scouts or fans as much as Fall, whose stature is rarely seen, even in the NBA. He measured in at 7 feet, 5 1/4 inches without shoes and a whopping 289 pounds at the combine. If he were to make an NBA roster, he would not only be the tallest player in the league, but also the second-heaviest, behind Boban Marjanovic....

Here’s how we’re grading your team… Atlanta Hawks: B There were widespread fears that guard Trae Young is too thin to handle the rigors of the NBA. In fact, one scouting report indicated that Young is so skinny his pajamas only have one stripe. Another noted that, in high school, he held a summer job as the minute hand on the town clock. (OK, you get the idea.) But the Hawks need a centerpiece, and they felt Young is the kind of guy you can build an offense around....

Saturday, April 2 will start with a matchup between Kansas and Villanova at 6:09 p.m. ET, followed by the can’t-miss matchup of the greatest rivalry in college basketball when Duke takes on North Carolina at 8:49 p.m. ET. Odds, picks, predictions: Kansas vs. Villanova | Duke vs. North Carolina All four programs are loaded with talented players but looking beyond New Orleans, who are the best NBA prospects moving forward?...