All the latest transfer rumours Reports had linked the 107-capped former England international with a move to the Championship club and Redknapp feels that despite Cole’s advanced age he would still be a major asset to a club chasing Premier League promotion. “Ashley Cole is still in great nick,” the manager said, as quoted by the Birmingham Mail. “Someone mentioned him and I thought ’that’s an interesting player, for sure’....
The fault lines are becoming increasingly stark as the cryptocurrency’s price continues to climb and critics express serious doubts. Tim Bond, partner and portfolio manager at Odey Asset Management in London, recently grabbed headlines by saying Bitcoin has no real purpose except as a speculative tool and, in some cases, as a way to launder money for illegal activity. “If Bitcoin starts to displace fiat currencies, governments’ ability to tax, spend and redistribute will be severely impaired,” he told MarketWatch....
The Black Coalition Against COVID (BCAC) released the letter as one part of their plan to encourage the Black community to get vaccinated. “Our colleagues across healthcare know that we are urging our community to take safe and effective vaccines once available,” the letter states. “However, for this to be successful, they must do more to earn your trust—now and in the future.” What Is the Black Coalition Against COVID?...
“I can’t breathe, officer,” the man yelled in the clip as the white police officer holds him down. “I cannot breathe. I cannot breathe.” “You’re a tough guy? A tough guy, huh?” the officer can be heard saying as another officer stands nearby. “How long you gotta hold him down?” a bystander can be heard asking with concern in the viral clip. “He is human bro,” another bystander says....
Black voters propelled Biden to the White House and helped secure two vital Senate seats for Democrats in the Georgia runoff elections. Those Senate seats gave Biden the support he needed to pass his $1.9 trillion relief package and failing to make noticeable strides on voting rights and police reform could mean losing that advantage in the midterms. “We didn’t tell people in Georgia that if they came out and risked their lives, that our future was going to be up to [Senator] Joe Manchin or up to the parliamentarian....
Groups led by Black women gathered outside of the Supreme Court on Monday to support Jackson, who would be the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court if confirmed. Supporters held signs that read “Confirm KBJ” and spoke about the importance of Jackson’s confirmation for representation of Black women and for providing a role model for Black girls. One of the groups gathered to celebrate the beginning of the hearings was She Will Rise, which was formed in 2020 to advocate in favor of a Black woman being appointed to the Court....
3:06 P.M. The first of three transmission lines that are believed to have triggered the blackout trips off. The outage puts strain on another line, and a domino effect ensues. Cleveland Power’s voltage plummets to zero. 4:08 P.M. Utilities in Canada and the Northeast experience major power swings. The Bruce Nuclear Station in Ontario shuts down and blackouts hit Toronto and southern Ontario, where most of the province’s 10 million residents live....
The Iraqi government says that 11 people were killed in that Sept. 16 incident, which Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki called killings in “cold blood.” But it is almost certain that no one will ever be charged for the deaths. Al-Mayahi, 45, knows why. He says he immediately suspected who was to blame—gunmen from the most notorious private security company in Iraq, Blackwater USA. Like others among the feared fleet of private security contractors guarding Westerners in Baghdad, Blackwater employees are not covered by either American or Iraqi law, and are generally spirited out of the country whenever a hint of scandal emerges....
“It came quickly. It’s rare when things come quick in this league,” Clippers coach Doc Rivers said Tuesday after the trade had been finalized. “But it came out of nowhere, and it came pretty quick. We have been talking about it for I don’t know how long. It hasn’t been that long.” MORE: Griffin trade shows Rivers lost fight for Clippers’ future The rumors surrounding a Clippers rebuilding campaign had been floated around all season, but Griffin was never included....
Last season, many people around the league thought the Clippers eventually trading one of their stars was merely a formality. LA’s “Big Three” was getting older as injuries and playoff failures took their toll. It was time to shake things up. Then the bombshell Chris Paul trade to Houston happened this summer, Doc Rivers lost his GM duties and (most importantly) Blake Griffin and the Clippers decided they wanted to stay together....
Oh, how quickly things can change. In a shocking trade announced early Tuesday, the Clippers sent Griffin, Brice Johnson and Willie Reed to the Pistons for Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanovic, a protected first-round draft pick and a second-round pick. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report the deal Monday evening. MORE: NBA community reacts to news of Griffin trade Wojnarowski reports the Clippers are still pursuing young players and picks in potential trades for Lou Williams and DeAndre Jordan, but the organization wants the team to remain competitive and avoid the tanking route....
In Portland’s 97-86 loss to the Grizzlies in Memphis on Saturday, things didn’t get any better for Aldridge. He bruised his left hand during the first quarter, and sat out the second half. While X-rays showed that nothing was broken, Aldridge said after the game that the combination of pain from the bruise and his torn ligaments forced him to leave the game. He wasn’t sure when he would try to return....
Footage of Jasper’s overjoyed response was shared to TikTok by his owner posting under the handle blackwings_wolf. It’s been viewed over 700,000 times and can be watched here. While owning a disabled dog is not without its challenges, canines who are unable to see or hear can still live a happy and active life. The key thing is preparation. According to Hannah Doyle, the editor RSPCA Animal Life magazine, it’s crucial pet owners think about the needs of the disabled pet in the home....
Scott first received backlash for a statement she posted on July 4 on the Facebook page for Black Lives Matter Utah, which is an independent chapter and not affiliated with the national Black Lives Matter organization. In it, she described the American flag as a symbol of hatred and said those who fly it are racist. After first stating she would take down the post, Scott decided to leave it up....
Indications The best indication of whether a blood transfusion is needed is the CBC blood test. Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels can show if a transfusion is recommended, absolutely necessary, or not needed. A person who needs a blood transfusion may exhibit signs and experience symptoms of blood loss, commonly known as anemia. In addition to the changes seen when blood is tested, someone who needs a transfusion often feels weak, gets winded very easily, and may appear pale....
Bajoie-Johnson was reported walking down a street in Killeen, Texas, bloody and naked. When officers approached, the woman acted in an aggressive fashion. An affidavit states she asked the officers to “kill her.” Her victim had been stabbed in the shin. He told police he had been sitting in a chair when the suspect allegedly “came out of nowhere and stabbed him.” Being told by voices in one’s head to commit violence is a common thread through a certain kind of crime....
On the surface, that’s a win for the SEC and ACC, and a loss for everybody else, specifically the Big Ten. MORE: Does NCAA hate the players? | Five SEC vs. Harbaugh must-have matchups It’s not that big of a deal. Outlawing satellite camps isn’t a good move. The move hurts student-athletes and smaller schools looking for more exposure. But it also hurts the Big Ten schools using those satellite camps....
Encarnacion hit .277 with 39 home runs and 111 RBIs during the regular season. He also added a home run and five RBIs in the postseason. MORE: Best photos from the ALCS | World Series 2015: Times, TV schedule for Royals vs. Mets | Utley hopes for one more season A photo posted by Edwin Encarnacion (@encadwin) on Oct 27, 2015 at 8:58am PDT
YouTube user Tim G combined a whole lot of long balls with “God’s Gonna Cut You Down.” The result is awesome, chilling and intimidating all at once. Playback on the embeddable video is restricted in some places, so watch it on YouTube here. MORE: Single-season home run records for each team | Active home run leaders The 2 minute, 41 second video features each of the Blue Jays’ 173 home runs through Aug....
The incident happened shortly after 9 p.m. at Cleveland’s near Edgewater Beach and East 55th Street Marina on Lake Erie. The driver of the boat, named The Hail Mary, told authorities after being rescued that he misjudged the lights on the pier, media outlet 19 News reported. But U.S. Coast Guard officials said the driver was under the influence, with a blood-alcohol level of .19—which experts say is enough to cause a person to have trouble walking and impaired perception....
