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Could Zach Wilson turn the New York Jets season around after an impressive Week 4 showing?
Could Zach Wilson turn the New York Jets season around after an impressive Week 4 showing?
Zach Wilson and the New York Jets have struggled through the first three weeks of the season. Against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4, the 2021 second-overall pick showed up. With his performance, he has won back the confidence of his teammates.
2023-10-03 03:46
Spain's victorious Women's World Cup stars receive royal welcome on return to Madrid
Spain's victorious Women's World Cup stars receive royal welcome on return to Madrid
Spain's Women's World Cup heroes received a royal welcome on their return to Madrid, with Queen Letizia once again in attendance for the celebrations, as she was in Sydney for the final.
2023-08-22 18:47
3 Vikings with the most to prove in Week 1 matchup with the Buccaneers
3 Vikings with the most to prove in Week 1 matchup with the Buccaneers
The Vikings need to get off to a good start with a Week 1 victory over the Buccaneers. These three Minnesota star will be under the most scrutiny.
2023-09-09 02:33
Wall Street’s Only Research Firm With ‘Sell’ on Nvidia Gives In
Wall Street’s Only Research Firm With ‘Sell’ on Nvidia Gives In
The last research firm with the equivalent of a “sell” rating on Nvidia Corp. is throwing in the
2023-08-24 12:50
What does ‘P for Papas’ mean? Cat dance trend goes viral on TikTok
What does ‘P for Papas’ mean? Cat dance trend goes viral on TikTok
The fun and playful ‘P for Papas’ trend will have you grooving and singing along with your kitty, making for some adorable and heartwarming content
2023-05-28 14:56
China Stocks Rally as Infrastructure Stimulus Bets Aid Sentiment
China Stocks Rally as Infrastructure Stimulus Bets Aid Sentiment
Chinese stocks advanced after a report saying Beijing is planning further support for the nation’s struggling economy boosted
2023-10-11 10:01
Democrats unveil another bill taking aim at judge-shopping tactics
Democrats unveil another bill taking aim at judge-shopping tactics
A three-judge panel would be required for most nationwide injunctions
2023-05-24 22:17
DeSantis campaign video crossed a line for gay right-wing pundits despite governor’s record on LGBT+ rights
DeSantis campaign video crossed a line for gay right-wing pundits despite governor’s record on LGBT+ rights
Ron DeSantis has championed his record targeting LGBT+ people, particularly transgender youth, with a platform that has echoed in state legislatures across the US and in the halls of Congress and drawn widespread condemnation from human rights groups. The governor’s far-reaching platform targeting civil liberties and trans rights is fuelling his campaign for the 2024 Republican nomination for president, with a pledge to impose his agenda at the national level. At the end of Pride Month, his campaign shared a video clipping together past statements from his Republican rival Donald Trump celebrating Pride and vowing protections for LGBT+ rights, before cutting to a fast-paced series of headlines and comments labeling the DeSantis agenda “draconian”, a threat to “trans existence” and “totalitarianism in disguise,” with a series of images and quick edits that mirror far-right and authoritarian memes. That appeared to be the last straw for gay right-wing influencers, pundits and political organizations who have otherwise endorsed him. An anti-trans group with close ties to the DeSantis camp appears to have imploded over the video, with a Gays Against Groomers co-founder resigning in protest after the “extremely anti-gay” video. Despite appearing in a pro-DeSantis ad less than a year ago, David Leatherwood appears to be among several recent departures from the far-right group, with speculation that blowback over the latest video provided a pretext among now-former DeSantis boosters to step away after lagging poll numbers. Log Cabin Republicans called the video’s message “divisive and desperate”. “This old playbook has been tried in the past and has failed – repeatedly,” group president Charles Moran said in a statement. “Ron DeSantis and his team can’t tell the difference between commonsense gays and the radical Left gays. He, sadly, sees them all the same. His naive policy positions are dangerous and politically stupid.” Republican US Rep George Santos of New York, who had vocally supported the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill last year, now says he feels “used” by Mr DeSantis. “I used to think he was a great governor,” he told The Hill. “Now, I’m starting to think differently.” Former Trump adviser and ambassador Richard Grenell, who is gay, called the video “undeniably homophobic.” Caitlin Jenner, who appears in the video, said that the governor has “hit a new low”. “But he’s so desperate he’ll do anything to get ahead – that’s been the theme of his campaign,” she wrote. “You can’t win a general, let alone 2028 by going after people that are integral parts of the conservative movement!” In May, Mr DeSantis approved a slate of bills that restrict affirming healthcare for transgender minors and threaten access to care for trans adults, forbid people from using bathrooms that match their gender identity, target public drag performances, and prevent people from using their chosen pronouns in school. Last year, he signed a law barring trans women and girls from playing on public school teams that align with their gender. He also backed legislation derided by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill prohibiting classroom discussion of issues related to gender and sexuality, sparking fears that its broad scope could be used to effectively block discussion of LGBT+ people, history and events from state schools, and threaten schools with potential lawsuits over perceived violations. The governor expanded the law to explicitly cover all grade levels this year. Florida’s surgeon general Joseph Ladapo has been accused of deliberately misrepresenting research surrounding gender-affirming care to promote state policy and health guidelines that health experts have labelled “incorrect and scientifically unfounded.” The governor’s former press secretary, Christina Pushaw, helped elevate the “groomer” smear alleging LGBT+ people of abusing children. She now works for his campaign. “Opposing the federal recognition of ‘Pride Month’ isn’t ‘homophobic.’ We wouldn’t support a month to celebrate straight people for sexual orientation, either,” she wrote in defence of the video on Twitter. “It’s unnecessary, divisive, pandering. In a country as vast and diverse as the USA, identity politics is poison.” Mr DeSantis himself has defended the video, telling far-right influencer Tami Lohren that the former president is “a pioneer in injecting gender ideology into the mainstream, where he was having men compete against women in his beauty pageants, I think that’s totally fair game.” “He’s now campaigning, saying the opposite, that he doesn’t think that you should have men competing in women’s things like athletics,” he added. The former president, meanwhile, has accelerated his campaign against trans people, including plans to strip federal funds from schools that discuss “gender ideology” and impose a national ban on trans women and girls participating in sports that match their gender. He also wants to direct the US Food and Drug Administration to study the effects of gender-affirming healthcare and so-called “trans ideology” on mental health and “violence”, amplifying a baseless narrative that trans people are responsible for violent attacks across the country. Mr Trump’s four years in office included banning trans people from openly serving in the US military and reversing federal guidance under the Civil Rights Act that protected trans people from employment discrimination. The US Department of Education during his administration also eliminated guidance that ensured protections for trans students, among a slate of other measures opposed by LGBT+ advocates. Read More DeSantis doubles down on ‘homophobic’ anti-Trump ad: ‘Totally fair game’ Federal judge partially blocks Florida’s ‘latest assault on the right to vote’ Pete Buttigieg takes down Ron DeSantis over ‘strange’ anti-LGBT campaign video with ‘oiled-up bodybuilders’ Florida schools remove books by John Milton and Toni Morrison and restrict Shakespeare under DeSantis rules Federal court halts Florida’s drag ban, calling it attempt to ‘suppress the speech’ rights of performers
2023-07-07 06:56
Adnoc Gives $16.9 Billion Contracts to Saipem, Maire for Ghasha
Adnoc Gives $16.9 Billion Contracts to Saipem, Maire for Ghasha
Saipem SpA and Maire Tecnimont SpA were among companies that won contracts worth $16.9 billion from the Abu
2023-10-05 14:32
Ganna wins Vuelta time trial as Evenepoel hurts rivals
Ganna wins Vuelta time trial as Evenepoel hurts rivals
Jumbo's American rider Sepp Kuss did enough to retain the Vuelta a Espana overall lead on a gruelling 25.8km stage 10 individual time trial won...
2023-09-06 00:34
'The Russians were waiting for us': Ukraine troops describe tougher fight than expected
'The Russians were waiting for us': Ukraine troops describe tougher fight than expected
By Vladyslav Smilianets SOUTHERN DONETSK PROVINCE, Ukraine They rode into a kill zone. The timing was off. Many
2023-08-01 00:13
Bailey's 2-run homer in 10th gives Giants 3-2 win over Rangers
Bailey's 2-run homer in 10th gives Giants 3-2 win over Rangers
Patrick Bailey hit a two-run homer off Will SMith in the 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants overcame a blown save by All-Star closer Camilo Doval to beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 and stop a four-game losing streak
2023-08-14 07:11