The nature of the NFL in this era is what did them in more than anything, though. Between the unavoidable physical toll football takes on players, and the inevitable economic clash between teams and players, it’s a minor modern-day miracle that the Legion stayed together as long as it did. Put another way: The Fearsome Foursome (eight years in the 1960s) and the Steel Curtain (nine years in the ‘70s) ain’t walkin’ through that door....

Friday marks the third day in a row that residents have been asked to conserve energy between 4 and 9 p.m., a block of time the California Independent System Operator (ISO) identifies as a peak for energy use on hot days. The conservation request, known as a Flex Alert, is meant to help the state balance its power grid during anticipated times of stress so that blackouts can be avoided....

The 10-term Republican congressman said that he was stepping down as U.S. representative for California’s 22nd Congressional District on Monday, although the exact date of his departure was unclear. Nunes, a close ally of the former president, will take on his new role as CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) in January, according to a news release from the company. “Congressman Devin Nunes is a fighter and a leader....

His remarks were made during an interview with MSNBC on Sunday morning. Nye, who hosted the popular show Bill Nye the Science Guy, spoke about being “furious” with people who spread anti-vaccine messages. “You know the expression ‘It’s not helping,’” Nye said. “This idea that everybody has the freedom to do anything, we all know that’s not exactly right. You can’t yell fire in a crowded theater if there’s no fire inside....

The bill was passed on a voice vote shortly after it was introduced by Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Wednesday. Scott was the governor of Florida when the shooting at the LGBTQ nightclub was carried out, killing 49 people and injuring 53 others. Saturday marks the five-year anniversary of the shooting, which was the deadliest single attack targeting LGBTQ people in U.S. history. “The days I spent in Orlando following the shooting will always be with me,” Scott said from the Senate floor....

Bills running back Fred Jackson was forced back to the locker room looking dejected after he went down with a groin injury in the first quarter of Buffalo’s 17-16 win over Minnesota on Sunday. MORE: Week 7 scores, injury updates, highlights Jackson, who was immediatly ruled out for the rest of the game, reportedly will have an MRI on Monday, and the Bills won’t know the extent of his injury until they get the results....

But with the merit for the punishment a topic of controversy, Henderson is exploring legal options against the league to recoup his losses, The Buffalo News reported. On Tuesday, the NFL announced a 10-game ban for the third-year player, who missed the first four weeks of the season after testing positive for marijuana for a first time. Should the Bills (6-5) fail to make the playoffs, the latest suspension would result in Henderson missing the first five weeks of the 2017 season....

Which places even greater importance on the team’s seven incoming rookies. Unlike many NFL teams, the Bills have no especially urgent need at any particular position — but can stand to improve otherwise solid positional groups with one or two standout players. That starts with the 30th overall pick in the NFL Draft. The clock is ticking for the 2020 AFC runner-ups. Here’s everything you need to know about the Bill’s upcoming draft, including total picks, order and needs:...

Now, the Bills are having to find creative ways to get to Detroit, with several taking snowmobiles in a move straight out of a lost episode of Great White North. MORE: Michael Sam talks about his childhood | Raiders almost dance themselves into a loss | Oakland’s win completes circle of parity Of course, the Bills players posted these tongue-in-cheek. Several of the players’ wives got together and put together the farcical commute of Buffalo’s best heading off to Michigan for their game against their AFC rivals....

Watkins scored on a 22-yard pass from EJ Manuel in the second quarter but slipped in the end zone before making the catch. Watkins remained on the turf at Ralph Wilson Stadium and it was later announced that he has a sprained ankle. He tried to limp off the field but dropped back to the turf as trainers checked on him. He was later using crutches as he left the locker room....

But as great as all these options might sound, health experts warn that because people are replacing time once spent exercising, socializing, and sleeping, they are increasing their risk for many serious health conditions, including cardiovascular disease (heart disease), depression, sleep problems, and behavioral addictions. Much of the research on the health effects of binge-watching is new, but what is available does focus on and raise some serious health considerations....

But palm-oil plantations are wreaking environmental havoc by clearing large swaths of tropical forests. Conservation groups say this destruction of ancient rain forests could wipe out species like the orangutan, and have mounted campaigns to boycott palm-oil products. But many locals who depend on palm oil for their livelihood are unhappy about Western attacks on the industry. What to do? Environmental groups should buy shares in plantations and use profits to buy forested land for nature reserves, says Princeton ecologist Lian Pin Koh....

If that sounds innocuous enough, think again. London’s eruv will amount to no more than 84 boundary poles ranged around an 11-mile perimeter. But it’s been debated with all the passion and precision of Talmudic scholarship. Secular and Orthodox Jews have faced off in fury. Nonreligious Jews argue that the nylon-string-and-pole boundary symbolically separates Jews from other Britons. Environmentalists and homeowners have battled against multiculturalists and synagogue committees. There have been community meetings, newspaper editorials, muttered threats of vandalism....

Your healthcare provider will assess the position of your baby and monitor changes in your cervix to determine your score. The score may be used to indicate if a successful vaginal delivery is likely. Keep reading to learn more about the purpose of the bishop score, how it is calculated, and what the score means. Purpose The Bishop score is a scale used by medical professionals to assess how ready your cervix is for labor....

Crypto Parrott, a trading simulator based in Dublin, Ireland, said Microsoft achieved a $1 trillion market cap after 44 years while Apple needed 42 years to hit the milestone. Bitcoin, backed by investments from major institutions, outpaced the growth of major companies and achieved a $1 trillion market valuation in just 12 years. “The number one ranked digital asset attained the valuation despite suffering several short time sell-offs but has managed to trade consistently above the $50,000 while experiencing low volatility,” Crypto Parrot said in a research report....

It’s echidna mating season and at least six have crawled beneath the floorboards of Lynelle Urquhart’s home near Moonie, Queensland. “Our house is pretty close to the ground, and echidna quills scrape on the floorboards, and when that’s under your bed at night it can keep you awake.” Urquhart told Australia’s ABC, “I had to have a sleeping tablet last week, because of all the scratching around through the night,” she added....

Confirmation of the new species of worm was announced by researchers led by professor Maria Teresa Aguado, from the University of Göttingen in Germany. Aguado was sent images of the strange worm by researchers in Japan and organized a field trip to examine and later confirm their findings. The worms were found off Sado island in Japan, living inside host sponges in the seas surrounding the island. They were found to be a form of syllid marine worm....

Automotive designers combine knowledge of mechanics, production and materials with artistic talent to improve the style, appearance and aerodynamics of automobiles. Much like in other professions, Black designers have fought for representation in the auto industry. General Motors hired Edward Welburn as their first Black designer in 1972. In 2003 Welburn became the first Black Vice President of Global Design in the industry. Black designers like Michael Burton, Crystal Windham, Earl Lucas and Chris Young have each contributed impressive feats to automotive design, from the Ford Flex to the 2021 Ford Bronco....

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