Just what’s happened since remains unclear, as foreign media have been banned from the country. But there are chilling signs of a crackdown similar to the one in 1988, after pro-democracy demonstrations paralyzed Burma. In that episode, some 3,000 people were ultimately killed. Now human-rights groups and the few foreign journalists in Rangoon report mass arrests by truncheon-wielding riot troops and scattered shootings; a handful of protesters have been killed....
Brady was hurt in an accidental clash with Foxes defender Harry Maguire as he shaped to shoot on the edge of the box and left the field on a stretcher with his left leg in a brace. Burnley manager Sean Dyche confirmed on Wednesday the Republic of Ireland winger has torn the patellar tendon in his knee and will need an operation on the injury. “Robbie will have surgery to repair a patellar tendon tear and will be out for a substantial recovery period,” Dyche said....
Rock Island High School (RIHS) sophomore Gabriel Albarran told local news station KWQC that he was carrying the flag over his shoulders to celebrate Mexican Independence Day last week when the bus driver approached him and other teammates. As the players were about the board the bus, Albarran said the driver told him “that flag is not allowed here. This is America. You shouldn’t have that flag,” adding that the teenager should “go back to his country....
Driscoll is seeking a protective order against Busch, whom she accuses of assault for allegedly smashing her head against his motorhome wall Sept. 26 at Dover International Speedway. Four days of testimony concluded Tuesday, and a decision from the family court commissioner handling the case won’t come for at least another two weeks. Busch’s claim during testimony Tuesday that Driscoll, who owns a defense contracting company, is a “trained assassin” made national headlines and has been a hot topic on social media....
“You understand what I am facing,” he said. “I have to alert the American people to the ongoing dangers without creating alarm and irrational fear. How do I walk that line?” Worry was justified. “Another crisis could hit us, more terrible than this one,” he said, according to notes and recollections of several clergy. “It could be more terrible–biological, chemical or plutonium. I don’t have direct evidence,” he said, “but I have enough evidence....
But as all of Washington knows, Rove doesn’t need a picture to prove his ties to George W. Bush. He’s been at his boss’s side since 1973, the “boy genius” strategist who masterminded Bush’s rise to the top and whose job it is now to keep him there. And Rove, in reality, is anything but unassuming. He thinks he knows more on any topic than anyone else. He never met an intellectual fight he didn’t want to pick....
Klaassen ready for Everton challenge Pickford became the third-most expensive goalkeeper in football history on Thursday when he swapped Sunderland for Everton – his transfer fee only eclipsed by new Manchester City signing Ederson and Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon. Butland is only one year older than Pickford but has already made his senior international debut with England and enjoyed more Premier League experience. And should Stoke be inclined to sell him – which they have no intention of at present – they believe any offers would now have to exceed the one that secured Pickford’s services....
Despite that minor snub, Russian arms makers and the Chinese military have lately developed a very cozy relationship–one built on mutual need. The Russians badly need export earnings, while the Chinese need modern weapons–or at least arms more advanced than those in their creaky arsenal. Beijing’s 1989 Tiananmen crackdown triggered a boycott of Western arms sales to China, leaving that country desperate for dependable suppliers. Russia has stepped into the breach, and it is now the biggest seller of big-ticket military hardware to China....
The Utes led by 19 with less than two minutes to play in the game when Emery swung his left arm, seemingly unprovoked, at Taylor under Utah’s basket and connected. Emery then stared Taylor down and said something Taylor wouldn’t repeat after the game because it was “very foul.” MORE: AP Top 25 | Seven early-season surprises | Remaining unbeatens Utah fans began throwing objects on the floor following Emery’s ejection and got a technical foul, but the Utes wrapped an 83-75 victory up several minutes later....
Governor Gavin Newsom solicited almost $227 million from the two companies, as well as other private California companies and organizations to fight the coronavirus pandemic and assist in running parts of his administration, finds the report from the Fair Political Practices Commission, according to the Associated Press. The commission, composed of five members, enforces California’s campaign finance and ethics law under the Political Reform Act, according to its website....
Amlodipine belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers and works by relaxing blood vessels. Amlodipine can be used to lower blood pressure or treat chest pain (angina). Atorvastatin is a statin medicine, also called an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, that decreases cholesterol by limiting how much cholesterol your liver makes. Caduet is available as a tablet to be taken by mouth. What Is Caduet Used For? Your healthcare provider may prescribe Caduet if you need treatment with both amlodipine and atorvastatin....
The commercial for Simmons’ new sports/pop culture show, “Any Given Wednesday,” shows the former ESPN columnist taking aim at greedy NFL owners who use taxpayer dollars to finance their new sports palaces. “I believe that billionaires should pay for their own f— football stadiums,” says Simmons, in the promo for the half-show show which premieres June 22 at 10 p.m. ET. MORE: Stephen A. will have near-veto power for new partner Simmons, of course, was suspended by ESPN for calling Goodell a “liar” on his podcast....
Nearly 250,000 residents have left California between 2020 and 2021, mostly because of lack of affordability. Almost one-third of those are moving to Texas, according to U.S. Census data. But the billboards caution residents against moving to Texas, including messages like “Don’t move to Texas” and “The Texas miracle died in Uvalde,” referring to the deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary School in May. NBC reported that the billboards are leased to advertisers by Foxpoint Media, which is based in Chicago....
The “Bad Guy” singer recorded a video for Senator MJ Hegar stressing that the outcome in Texas could determine the future of the country. The polls are currently showing a tightening race in Texas, which has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980, with just days to go until election day on November 3. “Hello, Texas, the presidential race is really close and so is the U.S. Senate race with MJ Hagar and a really close fight,” the 18-year-old say in the short video....
Musk’s SpaceX just won a $2.9 billion NASA contract to land astronauts on the moon, beating out Bezos. The money isn’t a big deal for either of them: Musk is worth $179.7 billion and Bezos $197.8 billion. Together, that’s almost as much as the bottom 40 percent of Americans combined. And the moon is only their stepping-stone. Musk says SpaceX will land humans on Mars by 2026, and he wants to establish a colony by 2050....
The Daily News’ Manish Mehta writes, “There was a thought Sunday night that he could miss the rest of the season,” although he believes the receiver will instead miss several weeks. Mehta adds, via sources, no surgical procedure can fix his issue. MARVEZ: What stood out in Week 1 The report ties in with Adam Schefter’s report from Sunday morning, in which the ESPN reporter said Watkins “is not 100 percent,” adding, “In fact, about a week or so ago, that foot got tired on him during practice....
We’ve seen some receivers pull off some Odell Beckham Jr.-type catches before, but Watkins’ came on a huge stage against the Patriots. It was his first catch of the game, good for 15 yards. MORE: Week 11 Power Rankings | Officials stop Patriots’ big play with inadvertent whistle He finished with three catches for 39 yards.
However, some members of the organization stayed behind to remain with Hamlin, who is in critical condition. That included star wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Diggs went to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center — located roughly five miles from Paycor Stadium — shortly after the NFL announced that the Bills vs. Bengals game had been postponed. MORE: Latest updates on Damar Hamlin after on-field cardiac arrest Diggs attempted to enter the hospital but was originally stopped by a police officer at the scene, per ESPN’s Coley Harvey....
A bus carrying a group of players broke down briefly before the driver literally put it into gear by shifting into manual to resolve a transmission problem, according to NFL Media. MORE: Week 12 predictions | Picks against the spread | 2016 mock draft All is well though. The Bills are checked in and ready to face the Chiefs for the 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
The Bills announced Wednesday they have promoted Kathryn Smith to special teams quality control coach. Smith will be the first full-time female coach in NFL history. MORE: Other female NFL pioneers | Five things to know about Smith “Kathryn Smith has done an outstanding job in the seven years that she has worked with our staff,” Ryan said in a team statement . “She certainly deserves this promotion based on her knowledge and strong commitment, just to name a couple of her outstanding qualities, and I just know she’s going to do a great job serving in the role of Quality Control-Special Teams....
