Every week for the past two seasons, NFL players take the field wearing social justice messages on their helmets, and “It Takes All of Us” and “End Racism” are stenciled in the end zones as part of the league’s Inspire Change platform.
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House to vote on Bannon contempt as Justice decision looms
The House is voting Thursday on whether to hold Steve Bannon, a longtime ally and aide to former President Donald Trump, in contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena from a committee investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Coast Guard had earlier notice about California oil spill
The Coast Guard received multiple reports of a possible fuel spill off the Southern California coast earlier than previously disclosed and asked local authorities to investigate about 15 hours before its own personnel confirmed a large oil slick, whic…
Gwyneth Paltrow tackles bedroom taboos in Netflix series
Gwyneth Paltrow admits she has insecurities about her physical appearance in an episode of her new Netflix series “ Sex, Love & goop,” but she’s working on that.
Golden Knights’ early-season defensive woes continue in loss to Blues
It was by many statistics one of the worst defensive outings for the Golden Knights in almost two years. It wasn’t even the worst of the season though. That was last week in Los Angeles …
Las Vegas Book Festival brings bevy of literary delights this weekend
The Las Vegas Book Festival, a celebration of novels, their authors and the audiences that read them, is returning this weekend for its 20th year after last year’s virtual events.
Trump announces launch of media company, social media site
Nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, former President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’s launching a new media company with its own social media platform.
NFL, players agree to end ‘race-norming’ in $1B settlement
The NFL agreed to end race-based adjustments in dementia testing that critics said made it difficult for Black retirees to qualify for awards in the $1 billion settlement of concussion claims, according to a proposed deal filed Wednesday in federal co…
Rolovich lawyer calls coach’s firing ‘unjust and unlawful’
Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich’s termination for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccination was unlawful and an attack on his Catholic faith, his attorney said Wednesday.
Reports: Health problems tied to global warming on the rise
Health problems tied to climate change are all getting worse, according to two reports published Wednesday.