Biden takes bullhorn at UAW picket line in historic move for a president
President Biden traveled to Michigan to join the United Auto Workers picket lines in ‘solidarity’ with the blue-collar auto industry … source
Simone Biles wins 6th worlds all-around, sets medals mark
ANTWERP, Belgium — Not even a slight stumble near the end could stop Simone Biles. Less than three months after returning to competition, the American superstar is back at the top of world gymnastics again. Biles overcame a late blip in her floor routine after an otherwise dominant performance to win the individual all-around title […]
Common Plastic Additive Linked to Autism And ADHD, Scientists Discover : ScienceAlert
The number of kids being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) has risen sharply in recent decades, and a new study points to the common plastic additive bisphenol A (BPA) as a potential reason why. BPA is used in a lot of plastics and plastic production processes, […]
Denver’s Triangle Bar to close due to overwhelming homeless camps
One of Denver’s first LGBTQ+ bars closed Thursday after being “suffocated” by homeless encampments swarming the city. Triangle Bar has lost about 50% of its business in the past few months — and owner Scott Coors blames downtown for the tavern’s slump. Denver’s persistent homeless problem. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce […]
Speaker vacancy fuels shutdown fears
This week’s historic ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has taken on new significance. Fitch Ratings Downgrade Increase in US credit over the summer. “Repeated political conflicts and last-minute resolutions over debt limits have led to eroded confidence in financial management,” Fitch wrote in August. Mr. McCarthy’s precedent-setting firing was precipitated by another incident […]
Islanders wrap preseason slate with listless loss to Devils
Good news for islanders. He has over a week between now and opening night. The bad news: Based on the evidence from Friday’s preseason finale at UBS Arena, they need every day they can get. A lineup made entirely of NHL talent was easily defeated 3-0 by a Devils team that had about half of […]
Simon Holmstrom and Ross Johnston battling for final Islanders’ roster spot
And now there are 24 people. The Islanders waited longer than most to trim their training camp roster, but they finally did so before Friday’s final preseason game, a 3-0 loss to the Devils at UBS Arena. Forwards William Dufour, Ruslan Iskhakov, Etu Liukas, Kyle McClain, Matt Maggio and Reece Newkirk were sent to Bridgeport, […]
Saquon Barkley will have to run behind depleted O-line — if he plays
If Saquon Barkley is able to break into the Giants’ lineup against the Dolphins on Sunday, he will likely be running behind a significantly weakened offensive line. The Giants listed Barkley (high ankle sprain) as questionable, but ruled out three offensive linemen who started this season: left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring) and center John Michael. […]
5,000 Rockets From Gaza Hit Israel, “State Of War” Declared
Militants from the Palestinian organization Hamas claimed to be behind the fire. New Delhi: A barrage of rockets from the blockaded Gaza Strip killed at least one person inside Israel on Saturday, an AFP reporter and a medical official said. The Israeli military warned of sirens in the country’s southern and central regions and urged […]
Polish president attends Pulaski Day Parade, honoring hero of the American Revolutionary War
Polish President Andrzej Duda visited New York City last week to join the Polish-American community celebrating the annual Pulaski Day Parade. Accompanied by other distinguished guests, the president smiled broadly, danced a polonaise, shook hands and posed for photos with celebrants. Polish President Andrzej Duda (centre), Culture Minister Piotr Glinski (left), and Consul General Adrian […]
