Luisangel Acuña’s Mets emergence is critical with Francisco Lindor still out
Francisco Lindor hasn't played a full game in more than a week, and nothing he said or did on Sunday at Citi Field indicated he'll be ready to play a full game when the Mets open another key series on the road Tuesday, this time at Atlanta, with a wild-card spot on the line. Though […]
Expert says Medicaid, Medicare reform is critical and can save $2.1 trillion
Paragon Health Institute's Brian Blades discusses strategies for reforming key federal health care programs. Expenses Federal Health Programs As America's aging population has caused health care costs to soar in recent years, health policy experts have called for reform of programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, as well as Obamacare. Paragon Health Institute, a think […]
Chiefs defense stonewalls Falcons on critical play to remain undefeated to start 2024 season
The Atlanta Falcons looked like they had more magic in the fourth quarter, but Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton sealed it with a 22-17 victory to stay unbeaten until the start of the 2024 season. Kirk Cousins and the Falcons were driving with under two minutes left and needed to get to the end […]
Reilly Smith not intimidated by critical task of meshing with Rangers stars
Training camp is progressing smoothly for the Rangers, with the first exhibition game scheduled for Sunday night and new faces on the right wing in Chris Kreider and Mika Zibagint. As planned, Reilly Smith was acquired from the Penguins on July 1, filling a void that had been occupied by players old and new for […]
Ex-college football quarterback rips Auburn’s Hugh Freeze over critical remarks about his players
Former college football quarterback Beau Wallace criticized Auburn coach Hugh Freeze after the school's 24-14 loss to the University of Arkansas on Saturday. Beau Wallace, who played under Freeze when he was at Ole Miss, was not pleased with Freeze's critical comments about quarterbacks. Payton Thorne and Hank Brown combined for four interceptions. Freeze said […]
Giants preach simplicity going into critical Browns matchup
CLEVELAND — So far, the Giants have had too much come in too little ways. The confession was first made by inside linebacker Bobby Okereke and was then echoed by his defensive colleagues. That's something that must change immediately if the Giants want to answer this season's SOS distress call when they face the Browns […]
Mets take ugly loss to Phillies in second game of critical series
The Mets were counting on one quality start after another on their way to a lead in the race for a wild-card spot, but on Friday they were NQ (non-quality) and NC (non-competitive). A season-worst start from David Peterson combined with disappointing relief pitching led the Mets to a 12-2 loss to the Phillies in […]
Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in these critical blue-wall battleground states: poll
A new poll shows Democrats gaining momentum in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, three states crucial to Kamala Harris's hopes of reaching the White House. A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday showed the vice president's approval rating increasing in all three key “blue wall” states. In Michigan, Ms. Harris leads former President Donald Trump 50% to […]
China exerts new restrictions on exports of minerals critical to US weapons making
China has imposed new export controls on a range of minerals, including antimony, which is vital to the U.S. defense industry as a flame-retardant component used in machine bearings, a move that could send defense prices soaring. The little-known metal antimony is used in ammunition, infrared missiles, nuclear weapons and night-vision goggles, as well as […]
Trump and Harris spar on health care as critical Georgia voters say it’s a top concern
(The Center Square) As the two campaigns reconvene following the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, Georgia voters have 55 days to decide which candidate to support. Health care has consistently ranked among the top issues in Georgia more than in other battleground states and will be a […]