Shaw, the son of a house painter and a housekeeper in Chicago, was shaped by his father’s habit of bringing home four newspapers every day. The young Shaw devoured those papers, learning journalism at the dinner table. Born in May 1940, he grew up in a segregated city. He went on to serve honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, at a time when wealthy Chicagoans were protesting the draft....
Sanders’ plan had the support of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and was passed in the House of Representatives on Friday as part of the $1.9 trillion relief package. It faced an uphill battle in the Senate, as it was ruled to be out of the scope of budget reconciliation, which only requires a simple majority vote, and on Friday, it failed to receive the 60 votes it needed to pass....
While 90 percent of Democrats would commit themselves to support Biden in a head-to-head match-up against Trump, 82 percent of Sanders supporters would do the same, the survey from Morning Consult found. The survey, conducted from March 11 to 15, also showed that this represents a notable improvement in Democratic Party solidarity since the 2016 elections. This year, Morning Consult found just 7 percent of Sanders voters would support Trump over Biden....
Sanders’ announcement came as Congress grapples with two giant spending bills. The NDAA, which funds all operations for the U.S. military and Department of Defense, was vetoed by Trump on Wednesday. Congress passed the NDAA with a veto-proof majority, allowing lawmakers to override Trump’s decision. Lawmakers have also passed an omnibus spending bill worth more than $1.4 trillion, which includes a $900 billion coronavirus economic relief package. Sanders said Monday that he would work to delay the veto override of the NDAA until the Senate votes on raising direct payments from $600 to $2,000....
We already know this season is going to be crazy, which is saying something since fantasy football seasons are always crazy. You still have to worry about first-round picks tearing their ACLs and other starters being taken out near the goal, but now you also have to worry about a dude going on the COVID-19 reserve list the morning of a game. There’s nothing you can do about any of that, so focus on the one thing you can control: Your team name....
If you suffer from bad allergies, you may be curious if living somewhere else could improve your symptoms. While allergens are everywhere, the best states for allergies are found on the West Coast, where seasonal allergies are least challenging. This article discusses the best and worst areas of the country to live in for seasonal allergies. Symptoms of Bad Allergies Allergy symptoms can be uncomfortable and even disruptive to your daily life, especially if they are severe....
The NFL’s 2023 conference championships get underway in just over 24 hours’ time. The action starts with the San Francisco 49ers (15-4, 5-3 away, 13-6 ATS) visiting the Philadelphia Eagles (15-3, 8-2 home, 9-9 ATS) at 3 p.m. EST on Sunday, Jan. 29, at Lincoln Financial Field. The Cincinnati Bengals (14-4, 7-3 away, 13-5 ATS) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (15-3, 8-1 home, 6-11-1 ATS) follows at 6:30 p.m. EST from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri....
With so much talent flooding the market, some free agents were inevitably going to be signed to cheaper deals than expected. Which GMs managed to snag valuable players on bargain contracts? That’s what we’re here to determine. Let’s run through some of the smartest moves of the summer. (Note: No obvious stars here like Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant. They are powerful enough to dictate what kind of contracts they receive....
Pogba made a blockbuster return to United from Italian champions Juventus for an initial £89 million but the France international has struggled for consistency at Old Trafford. The 24-year-old - who is recovering from a hamstring injury after a heavy workload of 41 matches in all competitions - has divided opinion, earning mixed reviews for his performances. Robson, however, has been encouraged by what he has seen from Pogba....
The premise is simple: participants from all walks of life showcase their freestyle rap skills and tag the Trail Blazers guard with the hashtag #4BarFriday on Instagram. Lillard chooses the best four every week and promotes them. NBA stars LeBron James and Paul George recently participated, skyrocketing awareness of the project to the point that Lillard now is looking for an intern to manage submissions. So what are the requirements for becoming Lillard's inaugural intern?...
The former Real Housewives of New York City alum, 51, said on the most recent episode titled, It’s the Pitts, that “there’s too much men’s skincare.” Pitt partnered with the Perrin family of the Château Beaucastel vintners for his brand, Le Domaine. In an interview with British Vogue in September, the Bullet Train actor, 58, revealed the grapes infused in the products are from Château Miraval, the estate he bought with now ex-wife Angelina Jolie in 2008....
BetMGM Ohio will launch on New Year’s Day, but before that happens, you can sign up early to get a sizable bonus. This pre-launch offer includes $200 in free bets for players to use on any game once the app goes live. You can pre-register for a BetMGM Ohio account to earn $200 with no deposit required. Once the app launches, you’ll have the chance to add money to your account to access additional in-app promos and odds boosts....
O’Rourke, a former representative for Texas’ 16th District, significantly increased his national profile by unsuccessfully running against GOP Senator Ted Cruz in 2018. He went on to launch an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic Party’s 2020 presidential nomination as well. Now, the former congressman hopes to be the first Democrat to lead Texas as governor since 1995. Recent polls show Abbott, who has led the state since 2015, with a substantial advantage over his Democratic challenger....
An issue that has thus far gone under the radar represents a microcosm of the race itself. The votes O’Rourke needs in order to run up his numbers and shock the country are available in Texas — among Latino voters. But just when he needs them most, the electorate appears to peeling off in favor of Republicans at the worst possible time for Democrats. In 2018, with Hispanics making up more than one-quarter of the Texas electorate, O’Rourke garnered 64% support from Latinos, while his opponent Ted Cruz netted 35% support....
On Monday, Midler caused a huge reaction online when she suggested women are being stripped of their name and are instead being called “menstruators” and “birthing people.” Trans supporters called out Midler for her comments while thousands of others supported her stance. She has once again weighed into the debate and attempted to quell the furor by stating in a new tweet that her original tweet was a stance on a recent New York Times article....
On Sunday night, Rechnitz bet $500 (at 50-to-1 odds) that the first scoring play in Super Bowl XLVIII would be a safety by Seattle. He made himself $25,000. (Photo via TMZ) The New York real estate developer says he has no plans to keep any of his winnings. He donated the $50,000 he won in 2012 to charity. Rechnitz said he plans to donate this year's winnings to the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles and to the Stewart J....
But Ruby Ridge is an important case even for those of us who don’t worry about black helicopters or don’t “live off the grid.” The decision this week by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to allow Idaho to try to hold the FBI responsible for the woman’s death was an important boost to our constitutional rights. I’m one of those people who believes that, by and large, the federal government has been a force for good when it gets involved in civil-liberties issues at the local level....
