“If this country doesn’t give us what we want, then we will burn down this system and replace it,” said Hawk Newsome, chairman of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York, during an interview with Fox News. “I could be speaking figuratively, I could be speaking literally. It’s a matter of interpretation.” Newsome went on to clarify that while “I don’t condone nor do I condemn rioting,” the measurable change that has occurred in recent weeks began in the wake of property destruction caused by rioters....

The five plaintiffs—Jessica Benton, Shelby Bryant, Anne Marie Cavanaugh, Alyssa Garrison, and Clare Thomas—allege that they have been forced to purchase helmets, gas masks, protective clothing, goggles, gloves, boots, shields and other equipment in order to protect themselves from tear gas and other crowd-control measures Seattle police have used against protesters. The protesters said they were subject to an"indiscriminate use of weapons by SPD" on July 25 on Capitol Hill....

This article will explain common causes of bloody discharge, when to see a healthcare provider, and how to treat or prevent it in the future. Causes of Bloody Discharge Bloody discharge does not always indicate that something is wrong. In fact, there are many cases where it points to normal bodily responses. Menstrual Cycle Menstruation, the shedding of the uterine lining, is the most common form of bloody discharge. It can indicate the beginning of your menstrual cycle or period....

He wasn’t motivated by anything the Stars’ players did, but rather a spectator in a Stars sweater who Merzlikins said made inappropriate comments before the game about Merzlikins’ late teammate and friend, Matiss Kivlenieks. MORE: Blue Jackets announce Kivlenieks’ death occurred at Legace’s home “I was expecting a shutout, because I believe in karma,” Merzlikins said after his team’s 4-1 victory, per The Athletic. “There are some stupid people in this world....

Rafael Dolis came on for Waguespack, whose name was not added to the official box score. BLUE JAYS 2020 SCHEDULE: Dates, game times, results The confusion may have stemmed from the Jays’ yo-yo transactions involving Waguespack. The team announced about an hour before the game that it had recalled him from its taxi squad to replace injured pitcher Trent Thornton. That move was made about six hours after the Jays transferred Waguespack to the taxi squad to help reduce Toronto’s roster from 30 players to 28 players by Thursday’s cutdown deadline....

Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos on Thursday told MLB.com that Stroman, a 5-9 righthander, has a chance to crack the team's starting rotation this spring. Anthopoulos wouldn't put odds on the 22-year-old being in Toronto next month, but he's telling us there's a chance. MORE FANTASY BASEBALL: Top Prospects | Mock Draft analysis | Join Fantasy Source So, let's get to know the pint-sized pitcher. Despite his diminutive frame, Stroman can bring the heat with a mid- to high-90s fastball....

With a 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday at TD Garden, the Blues created history in its first final appearance since 1970. The Blues started the series by trailing 1-0 and then 2-1, but then took a 3-2 lead after Game 5 before Boston forced a Game 7. After waiting 51 years, Blues fans will have a chance to celebrate the title....

Playing catch with a baseball in the backyard is getting a makeover, thanks to this new Bluetooth-connected ball. The Backyard League Gaming Baseball looks (and feels) like a traditional ball, mostly, but it has a smart core that allows it to track things like speed, distance, height and more. It takes that information and integrates it into its app to create various games for one or more people. Then, it can compare your stats to other people’s around the world for friendly, anonymous competitions....

The deal secures the future of small manufacturer Alpina in a quick-changing regulatory world, and is good news for fans of high-speed, cross-country road trips. The new agreement is conditional, requiring approval by antitrust authorities, but the pair is currently operating and building cars under a “long-standing cooperation agreement,” which won’t expire until 2025. BMW won’t acquire any shares of Alpina. The current lineup of Alpina vehicles includes the 612-horsepower XB7, a variation of the BMW X7 SUV, the B7, built from the 7 Series sedan, and the B8 from the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe....

So if he had it his way, Baffert would channel Marshawn Lynch and the running back’s uncanny ability to not answer questions, although he knows that’s going to be difficult. Because American Pharoah is, you know, a horse, and his owner, Ahmed Zayat, is battling a lawsuit, most of the responsibility falls to Baffert. MORE: Vegas wants your action on American Pharoah | Pharoah will be tough to beat, Baffert says | Belmont time, TV info...

The beloved comedian, 65, was found dead in his room at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Orlando, Florida, on January 9, after having performed stand-up at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in Palm Valley the night before. In February, the star’s family said in a statement that he died after he “accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it, and went to sleep.” In newly-released audio from an interview with Orange County police, Rosalie Cocci, who runs errands for staff and talent at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, shared details of her interaction with Saget on what would become his final stand-up show....

Saget’s wife, Kelly Rizzo, along with his three daughters Aubrey, Lara and Jennifer, have filed the suit against Florida’s Orange County Sheriff John Mina and the District 9 Medical Examiner’s Office. Full House star Saget, 65, was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando, Florida, on January 9. The comedian’s family revealed last week that he died after he “accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep....

The “Bobi and Tobi” show brought pure joy to every NBA city, so fans took the breakup pretty hard. MORE: NBA trade deadline winners and losers Well folks, here’s a bit of good news to brighten your day: The boys are back together again! Marjanovic and Harris reunited for a new Goldfish commercial that radiates buddy comedy energy. In the ad, Harris explains to Marjanovic that the only way to properly eat Goldfish is by grabbing a handful....

They have proved prepared for the run of schmoozing that comes along with awards, putting together a campaign centered around Big Al's All-NBA Grade Paint Presence. MORE: Jefferson plays through seven stitches | Bobcats sign D.J. White to second 10-day Included in the package is a paint bucket, color pallet and paint tips, all of which features Jefferson grinning or making a post move. Jefferson has put together a convincing campaign on the court as well....

As River’s squad returned to the field at Boca’s La Bombonera following halftime Thursday, around six players emerged from the tunnel with tears streaming from their eyes. Leonardo Ponzio, Leonel Vangioni, Ramiro Funes Mori and Sebastian Driussi were among those affected with Ponzio shown repeatedly dousing his face and eyes with a water bottle. “My whole body hurts,” Ponzio later told reporters, per The Associated Press. “They threw — I’m not sure what it was — pepper spray at us....

BMI can be used to assess your risk for developing certain health problems. For example, people in higher weight categories are considered to be at greater risk for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. However, the calculation has its limitations. Namely, BMI doesn’t take into account age, assigned sex, race, or muscle mass. This article discusses BMI, how it is calculated, its pros and cons, and alternatives for assessing potential health risks....

Boebert’s comments were made in part of a response to Biden’s remarks at the Democratic National Committee fundraiser in Maryland on Thursday. The President hit out at Donald Trump’s America First agenda and condemned the ideology as “semi-fascism.” During his pointed speech at Rockville, Biden said: “What we’re seeing now is the beginning or the death knell of an extreme MAGA philosophy. “It’s not just Trump, it’s the entire philosophy that underpins it - I’m going to say something - It’s like semi-fascism....

Americans might not trust sluggers, but I’m not sure that they trust elections either. This will be audited by a third-party service that specializes in this sort of thing. It’s rock solid. This is no hanging chads. This is the ultimate poll. And if the public so votes, will you really launch the ball? Sir, I say what I mean and I mean what I say. There are third-party services that do this....

The Ivory Coast striker joined City in a deal reported to be worth £28 million from Swansea City in January 2015. However, Bony struggled to assert himself in the starting XI in Manchester and scored just six Premier League goals for the club before being shipped out on loan to Stoke City last term. Chelsea still favourites to sign Alex Sandro It proved an unhappy spell for the 28-year-old, though, and he scored just twice in 10 league outings for the Potters....