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Ivanka Trump faced sharp criticism for her role in the G20 summit and an investigation into her email use. Meanwhile, freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was lambasted for her comments about America evolving into a fascist country after touring facilities where migrants are being kept in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. A debate ensued on Twitter as both conservatives and liberals took offense to the other’s hashtag....

Amid concerns that the speed at which the COVID-19 vaccine is being developed may compromise its safety, which have been dismissed by experts including Dr. Anthony Fauci, the co-author of the study said the research shows the vaccine-making process is safe. Daniel Shepshelovich, deputy chief of medicine at Israel’s Tel Aviv Medical Center and co-author of the paper published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, told Newsweek via email the study did not look at the safety of potential COVID-19 vaccines....

The candidates’ name-dropping about Honest Abe is just the beginning. Steven Spielberg is working on a movie starring Liam Neeson. Next year the U.S. Mint will issue new pennies with four different “tails”—for Lincoln’s four residences (Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois and Washington, D.C.). Ford’s Theatre, where Lincoln was assassinated, is undergoing a renovation and plans to reopen in February 2009 with a new play about the president’s life. The Library of Congress is mounting a traveling exhibit....

It has been eight days, and even by LeBron James’ notoriously noncommittal standards, that’s a lot. Four years ago, when James decided to ditch Cleveland and go to Miami in the first place, it was on the eighth day that he made the announcement. Not this time. After the condensed post-lockout offseason in 2011, the summer of 2012 saw top man Deron Williams re-sign with the Nets on July 3....

Several high-profile players are already off the market, as Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones both agreed multi-year extensions. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears franchise tagged wide receivers Chris Godwin and Allen Robinson, with the Denver Broncos applying the tag to star safety Justin Simmons. Newsweek has listed 10 of the top free agents that will grab the headlines when free agency begins this week....

The stadium would be called National Car Rental Field. Enterprise Holdings, the parent company of National Car Rental, reached a 20-year, $158 million naming rights agreement with the St. Louis Regional Sports Authority. The agreement was announced Tuesday evening. PHOTOS: Week 4 photos | MORE: Todd Gurley film review “The commitment to keeping the NFL in St. Louis is as much a civic commitment as a brand commitment,” said Patrick Farrell, chief marketing and communications officer for Enterprise Holdings, which is headquartered in St....

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24 raised concerns around the world about the potential for disruptions to oil production and distribution, which in turn led to price increases at gas pumps across the U.S. National average prices for a single gallon of regular unleaded gas increased by nearly 9 cents over the last week, and some experts have suggested the national average could reach $4 per gallon by April or May if the overseas military conflict continues....

According to Power Outage US, more than four million energy customers in Texas are without power, as the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is rotating controlled outages. Around 1.3 million CenterPoint Energy customers are facing outages, while 1.2 million Oncor customers are without power. But Houston’s residents have taken to Twitter to share images of the city’s skyline with its lights on, surrounded by residential areas in darkness....

That the organization even needs a “headquarters” is a testament to its fast growth, as it consisted of Descovich, co-founder Tiffany Justice and a handful of like-minded mothers two years ago, though it recently surpassed 80,000 moms who operate from 177 chapters in 34 states. The goal is to have 3,000 chapters nationwide where one or more Moms for Liberty show up regularly at school board meetings donning t-shirts with slogans such as, “We do not co-parent with the government....

This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and complications of ascariasis as well as how to treat and prevent it. Ascariasis Symptoms Ascaris lumbricoides is a roundworm that can cause a parasitic infection in the intestine. The disease process and associated symptoms are called ascariasis. Often, people do not have any symptoms. When symptoms do occur, it generally means the person is infected with a large number of worms. Millions of people worldwide are infected with the parasite, but it is uncommon in the U....

Dr. Elopre: HIV medication can be complicated, because there’s so many new medications coming out. The most important thing to do is always talk to your healthcare provider about the HIV medication that’s been prescribed to you, because sometimes even taking things like over-the-counter supplements, like zinc or calcium, can interact with and affect how well the HIV medication works in your body. So always check with your provider. Talk about all other medications you’re taking, including supplements....

The shooting occurred at Southeast Houston police station, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo wrote on Twitter in the early hours on Tuesday. He said no-one was injured in the shooting and an AK-47 style assault rifle was recovered by police. Officers later located and detained an unspecified number of suspects who are believed to be involved, Acevedo added. “SouthEast @houstonpolice station came under gunfire a while ago,” Acevedo wrote on Twitter....

This summer, Los Angeles became a hub for political street fights in which journalists were beaten and bullied. The emergence of “SoCal Antifa”—which debuted on Twitter April 28 this year—has been a significant development on the activist scene. By August, Los Angeles had started to look a lot like Portland, with journalists targeted by both sides. A multi-lane street brawl erupted on Saturday August 14 after SoCal Antifa’s Black Bloc coalition showed up across the intersection from Los Angeles City Hall....

LINE MANAGER: Mark Buckingham, Deputy Head of Goal English LOCATION: United States [remote] ROLE DESCRIPTION Goal’s English language edition is growing and we need great minds that love football to join us. We’re looking for an Assistant Editor to create, assign and manage our football editorial that will thrive on Goal as well as across social, search and other referral platforms. You’ll need a strong understanding of what content UK and US football fans want to consume, as well as the ability to think on your feet as you react rapidly to the news agenda....

When you have an allergic reaction, the immune system will release a chemical called histamine that triggers symptoms like nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes, and rash. The release of histamine can also spur a reaction in the lungs, leading to an asthma attack. This article explains how allergies and asthma are related and ways to block the effects of histamine so that you can better avoid an allergic asthma attack....

Early management may prevent a trip to the emergency room or admission to the hospital as the effects of an asthma attack can occur rapidly. Respiratory tests can confirm that your breathing problems are caused by an asthma attack. Rescue inhalers are often used to stop it quickly. Fatal asthma is a significant problem—more than 10 Americans die each day from the effects of asthma. Learn how to recognize an asthma attack and how to reduce your risk of having one....

The movie’s car roster includes the Aston Martin DB5, the classic Aston Martin V8, DBS, and Valhalla. DB5 is the iconic car that starred alongside Sean Connery in “Goldfinger” in 1964. The classic Aston Martin V8 is a British muscle car that was produced from 1969 to 1989. Each of the models was hand-built, taking 1,200 hours to complete. The car was available as a coupe or convertible during its heyday....

Just one day after tossing his first-career no-hitter, the Astros starting pitcher denied he had pine tar on his glove during the team’s 3-0 win over the Dodgers and dismissed any speculation that began when photos of a shiny substance on his glove surfaced on social media. MORE: The 15 best baseball movies ever, ranked “I mean, you can try to pick out a lot of things through a lot of games,” Fiers said Saturday, via ESPN....

The video is an amusing snapshot of the highly unusual partnership behind one of the tech industry’s most successful operations. Dell and Rollins have been running the $35 billion company for more than a decade, steering it through years of wickedly fast growth, then the bleak downturn of 2000-01, and, more recently, a string of profitable, if unflashy, quarters. While Michael Dell is the visionary, pushing the business into new markets like printers, corporate servers and MP3 players, Rollins has his hands on the wheel, steering daily activities and overseeing employees....