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Across the country, high-quality, accessible and affordable early child care can be difficult to find. “But what we could do instead was really focus on family child care homes. They give us the opportunity to add child care in a family setting,” she added. According to the Census Bureau, 35% of parents with children under age 5 have no formal child care arrangements. Lynnette Washington, a member of the inaugural 3by3 program cohort, plays with children at her Mama B’s Rising Stars daycare.

Persons: ”, Holly Glasgow, “, B’s, Angie Williams, Steve Barnett, ” Barnett, ” Glasgow, we’ll Organizations: Shelton State Community College, NBC, Census, Glasgow, National Institute for Early Education Research Locations: Alabama, Tuscaloosa, “, Glasgow, Shelton State, Tuscaloosa County, Washington, Lynnette Washington, ” Glasgow

☆ ‘If you mark it down, they will come.’ What to expect from retailers this holiday season
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

While economists say this holiday shopping season could ultimately be the most normal one (sales-wise) since before the pandemic, it’s also decked out with plenty of uncertainty. While it would set a new record as well (keep in mind, those figures aren’t adjusted for inflation), this holiday season might be a little more muted than last. A shortened holiday seasonA short shopping season, however, may force the hands of retailers who are looking to hold back on deep promotions. This year, there are 26 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, marking the shortest holiday shopping season possible. Courtesy Dan MarshallMarshall remains quite optimistic that Mischief will enjoy yet another strong Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and, ultimately, holiday season.

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☆ The possibility of romance may be behind the spike in running
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Jack Hillcox | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

There have been at least 20 marriages between couples who met at the club, according to founder Tim Navin-Jones. As the endless scrolling through dating apps has become a feat of endurance, running clubs such as this one have developed a reputation for romance. When you think of running, the idea of romance may be the furthest thing from your mind. While traditional sports clubs are seeing their numbers decline, “informal groups” such as running clubs are seeing their numbers boom, Bekhuis said. For women, safety in numbersA possible romance isn't the only advantage to being part of a running group.

Persons: Tim Navin, Jones, ”, Mike Saes, “ It’s, ’, Chloe Thompson, Hidde, Bekhuis, Thompson, Molly Slater, Davison, Slater, Stephen, London Frontrunners, “ there’s, “ I’ve, Wojciech Pankow, Joe, “, Phil, it’s, It’s, Saes Organizations: London CNN, London, CNN, Behavioural Science, Radboud University, Cavan, UK’s University of Manchester, CNN’s Locations: Bermondsey, London, Guatemala, Paul’s, New York City, Instagram, Netherlands, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, North West England, York, England

☆ U.S. Chemical Safety Board releases findings on Georgia lab chemical release and fire
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Mirna-Alsharif-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Mirna Alsharif | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

It was a chemical reaction that sparked the massive fire and toxic smoke plume at a lab in Georgia that threatened nearby communities and metropolitan Atlanta in September, according to the findings released by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB). The board released its findings Friday following an investigation into the Sept. 29 chemical fire at a BioLab plant in Conyers, Georgia. The safety board said the main substances involved were a collection of chemicals that are commonly used for cleaning and disinfecting: bromochloro-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione (BCDMH), trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) and sodium dichloroisocyanurate (DCCA). “The resulting massive plumes of toxic smoke contained chlorine and other hazardous substances and caused significant offsite impacts,” the CSB said. The board will provide its findings and recommendations in its final investigation report.

Persons: CSB, Peter Zay, Steve Owens, ” Owens Organizations: Atlanta, U.S . Chemical Safety Board, KIK Consumer Products, Getty, Environmental Protection Agency Locations: Georgia, Conyers , Georgia, Conyers, Conyers , Ga, Anadolu, Atlanta, Rockdale County

☆ Opinion | Joel Grey: ‘Cabaret’ Was a Warning. It’s Time to Heed It.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Joel Grey | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

This past week marked 58 years since the opening night for the Broadway premiere of “Cabaret” in 1966. The composer John Kander, the lyricist Fred Ebb and the playwright Joe Masteroff wrote “Cabaret” in collaboration with the director Harold Prince as a response to the era. Night after night, I witnessed audiences grappling with the raw, unsettling reflection that “Cabaret” held up to them. I’m hearing from friends in the current Broadway production of “Cabaret” that the line is once again getting an audible response, but of a different sort. Today, it seems the line is playing exactly as the Nazi-sympathizing Emcee would have intended.

Persons: John Kander, Fred Ebb, Joe Masteroff, Harold Prince, —, Kat Club’s, Nazism, ”, gasped Organizations: Broadway, Overseas, Nazi Locations: Vietnam, Berlin, America, Boston

☆ Colorado plane crash: 2 killed, 1 injured when Civil Air Patrol plane crashes during training exercise
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Michelle Watson | Taylor Galgano | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A Civil Air Patrol plane crashed during a training exercise in northern Colorado on Saturday, killing two people and injuring another person, authorities said. The Cessna 182 aircraft crashed in Larimer County, Colorado, while participating in a search and rescue training exercise, according to a Civil Air Patrol news release. Civil Air Patrol said it will cooperate with the NTSB’s investigation to learn more about what contributed to the incident. Major General Laura Clellan, who oversees the Colorado Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, said she was devastated by the loss Saturday. The Civil Air Patrol is an auxiliary of the US Air Force and nonprofit organization.

Persons: “ I’m, Susan Wolber, Jay Rhoten, Jared Polis, “, it’s, Laura Clellan, ” Clellan, ”, Regena Organizations: CNN, Civil Air Patrol, Cessna, Colorado Army National Guard, Sheriff’s, National Transportation Safety, Federal Aviation Administration, Colorado Wing, US Air Force Locations: Colorado, Larimer County , Colorado, The State, Storm, Larimer

☆ The McRib is returning for the holidays. Why isn’t it sold year-round?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Erika Tulfo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The McRib is returning to menus this holiday season – but don’t get used to it. Essentially, consumers don’t know when it will show up next — and that element of surprise also drives demand. “It creates this sense of urgency that you have to get it now because you don’t know when it’s coming back. You don’t know if it’s coming back,” Henkes said. It’s so popular that the McDonald’s website listed “Why isn’t the McRib sold year-round?” as a frequently asked question.

Persons: McDonald’s, Nacho Fries, hasn’t, ”, Michael Della Penna, Stephen Zagor, David Henkes, Technomic, it’s, ” Henkes, Henkes, Brian Niccol, Zagor Organizations: CNN, Columbia Business School, Starbucks, Facebook, “ Locations: Kansas City

CNN —Nearly six years after actor Jussie Smollett was accused of staging a hate-crime hoax in downtown Chicago and lying to police, an Illinois Supreme Court decision overturned his conviction on Thursday over prosecutorial issues, according to the Associated Press. Brothers Olabinjo Osundairo and Abimbola Osundairo arrive at court for a hearing for actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago on July 14, 2021. Kamil Krzaczynski/ReutersIn a statement thanking fans in 2019, Smollett said he had “been 100% factual and consistent on every level” in response to doubts about his story’s integrity. Smollett told Abimbola Osundairo he was disappointed in the “Empire” team’s reaction to the letter, according to prosecutors. I wouldn’t have had a trial,” Smollett told ET.

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☆ Cleveland Browns edge past Pittsburgh Steelers in snowy Thursday Night Football showdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Jacob Lev | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The weather at Huntington Bank Field was the main talking point as the Cleveland Browns hosted division rivals Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football. Steelers kicker Chris Boswell opened the scoring with a 48-yard field goal in the second quarter. 1st quarter 🆚 4th quarter pic.twitter.com/yjG7f0pHjU — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) November 22, 2024Despite the conditions, Cleveland extended its lead in the fourth quarter after Browns quarterback Jameis Winston dove into the endzone for a two-yard score and later successfully completed a two-point conversion to make it 18-6. Pittsburgh Steelers players Nick Herbig and Patrick Queen celebrate a fumble against the Cleveland Browns in the fourth quarter. — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) November 22, 2024As Cleveland celebrated the win, it appeared Steelers wide receiver George Pickens and Browns cornerback Greg Newsome got into scuffle, but it was quickly broken up.

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☆ Pep Guardiola signs new two-year contract with Manchester City
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola signed a new two-year contract extension on Thursday, extending his club tenure to over a decade. “Manchester City means so much to me,” Guardiola said in a Thursday club statement. Begiristain worked with Guardiola at Barcelona and was key to his appointment at City, having joined the club in 2012. City acknowledged the rumors surrounding Guardiola’s future in a social media video post announcing a new extension deal had been struck. The 53-year-old sounds just as driven for success as he was when he signed for City in 2016.

Persons: Pep Guardiola, ” Guardiola, Begiristain –, Begiristain, Guardiola, “, Ballon d’Or, Rodri, ” Organizations: CNN, Manchester City, Barcelona, City, Premier League, Champions League, FA, Barça, Bayern Munich, Citizens, Abu Dhabi United Group, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur Locations: Manchester City, –, Abu, ”

☆ Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and Yankees’ Aaron Judge crowned MLB’s Most Valuable Players
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge have been named Major League Baseball’s Most Valuable Players in unanimous fashion by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Thursday. Ohtani’s season at the plate also earned him other awards, including a third career Silver Slugger, the 2024 Hank Aaron award, and the 2024 Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter of the Year. Notably, he finished second to Aaron Judge in the 2022 American League MVP race. Aaron Judge hits a two-run home run in Game Five of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Elsa/Getty ImagesJudge reclaims AL MVP crownIn the American League, Aaron Judge was voted unanimous MVP, earning the award for a second time in his career after a dominant season for the Yankees.

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☆ Neo-Nazi group: Jewish leaders and Columbus officials reject Ohio march
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Nicquel Terry Ellis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The Columbus march was Hate Club’s first official event and appears to have been part of a turf war with the White nationalist supremacist Blood Tribe, Segal said. We will continue to strive to make Columbus a city where all residents feel welcome and safe.”‘Hate doesn’t get to have the last word’Some Columbus community leaders marched Sunday in unity against the prior day’s neo-Nazi demonstration. Derrick Holmes, senior pastor at Union Grove Baptist Church, told CNN affiliate WSYX of the White nationalist event. Columbus will always stand with those they seek to intimidate.”The presence of White supremacist groups in Ohio is not new. “This White supremacist activity never went away,” he said.

Persons: ”, WBNS that’s, White supremacists, Oren Segal, Club’s, Segal, ” Segal, “, Elaine R, Bryant, Derrick Holmes, doesn’t, Shannon Hardin, Donald Trump, White, Trump, “ I’m, ” Hardin, Vance, Courtney Hergesheimer, Joe, Biden, Andrew Bates, ” ‘, CNN’s Jim Acosta, Justin Kirschner, Kirschner, …, Nana Watson, Zach Klein, CNN’s Brianna Keilar, ” Klein, they’re, Hanna Organizations: CNN —, Hate, Defamation League, CNN, Nazi Party, Columbus police, Defamation League Center, White, Columbus Police, Union, Union Grove Baptist Church, Columbus City, Ku Klux Klan, University of Dayton, Trump, Columbus Dispatch, USA, “, American Jewish, Hamas, Islamic Relations, NAACP Columbus, Columbus Locations: Columbus , Ohio, United States, Nashville , New Hampshire, Boston , Virginia, Michigan, Washington, Columbus, Ohio, Union Grove, Charlottesville , Virginia, Cincinnati, Israel

☆ Braves’ Chris Sale, Tigers’ Tarik Skubal win MLB’s Cy Young Award
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale and Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal won the Cy Young Award for the best pitchers in their respective leagues, MLB announced Tuesday. Sale won the National League honor while Skubal won the American League’s. Both Sale and Skubal won their respective league’s Triple Crown in 2024, leading the NL and AL in wins, ERA and strikeouts. Sale is the first NL player to win the pitching Triple Crown since 2011. Skubal also became the first AL player to win the pitching Triple Crown in a full season since 2011.

Persons: Chris Sale, Tarik Skubal, Cy Young, Sale, Skubal, Tommy John, — Organizations: Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, Cy, MLB, National League, Triple Crown, NL, AL, Braves, Injuries, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta, Chicago White Sox, Red Sox, —, Tigers Locations: Detroit

☆ Catastrophic damage closed swaths of the Appalachian Trail. Now thousands are working to restore it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Graham Hurley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

The Appalachian Trail extends for almost 2,200 miles across 14 states – from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. Portions of the trail in North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest suffered the most severe damage and remain closed. Towns and businesses need the trail’s trafficThe Appalachian Trail is more than a footpath for many people. Every year thousands of people attempt to hike the entire trail or “thru-hike” it, and about 3 million people visit portions of the trail, according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The total cost of the repairs along the trail remains unclear while officials continue assessing the full extent of the wreckage, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy said.

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☆ Legendary Bulls forward Bob Love dies at 81 after cancer battle
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Nbc Chicago | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Legendary Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, one of the first stars the team had, has died at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer. Love spent the bulk of his NBA career with the Bulls, then spent decades as a team ambassador in a variety of roles after his playing career ended. “Bob was a true legend and a beloved member of our family,” the Bulls said in a statement. Originally selected by Cincinnati in the 1965 NBA Draft, Love was one of the first star players for the Bulls after they entered the league. Love spent decades as an ambassador for the Bulls, with his impact “transcending basketball,” according to a statement by the team.

Persons: Bob Love, Love, Bob, Jeff Haynes, NBAE, United Center . Love, “, ”, Emily Organizations: Chicago Bulls, NBA, Bulls, Cincinnati, Chicago, United Center, Getty, United Center . Locations: Chicago, United

☆ LGBTQ Afghans say they face abuse in detention as Taliban crackdown intensifies
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Billy Stockwell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

“He grabbed me from behind, tore my clothes apart and raped me,” Sohrab – whose name has been changed for security reasons – told CNN in October. Transgender and gender non-conforming people are being “consistently” targeted at Taliban checkpoints due to their choice of clothing, human rights groups said. “I will never forget when the Taliban came to our house,” Samiar Nazari, a 22-year-old transgender man, told CNN. Other human rights groups have documented instances of extrajudicial detention, conducted out of the public eye. With little sign that the Taliban will improve their record on human rights, many in the country feel abandoned by the international community.

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☆ Sabre-toothed ‘kitten’ mummy unearthed in Siberia is first of its kind
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Mindy Weisberger | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —A mummified ice age cub from Siberia is the first known mummy of a sabre-toothed cat, and its discovery is generating ripples of excitement among paleontologists. A, B and C reveal views of the mummified Homotherium latidens specimen: A is a thumb claw; B a second digit claw; and С a plantar view. However, the mummy also showed that sabre-toothed cubs differed dramatically from modern lion cubs of a similar age, Lopatin said. Its coat was darker, and its ears were smaller than those of lion cubs; it had longer forelimbs, a larger mouth opening and a more massive neck. Its paw is also more circular than that of a lion cub; in fact, its shape more closely resembles the paw of a bear, Tseng added.

Persons: Alexey V, “, ” Lopatin, Lopatin, leo, Jack Tseng, ”, Tseng, it’s, ” Tseng, ” Mindy Weisberger, С . Organizations: CNN, Russian Academy of Sciences, University of California, Scientific Locations: Siberia, Moscow, Asia, Netherlands, Canadian Yukon, Yakutia, Russia, Yakutia’s, Berkeley

☆ Rodrigo Bentancur: Tottenham Hotspur star banned for seven games over comment about teammate Son Heung-min
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Tottenham Hotspur player Rodrigo Bentancur has been given a seven-match domestic suspension and fined around $126,000 (£100,000) for a comment he made in an interview about teammate Son Heung-min. According to the FA, the midfielder acted in “an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or brought the game into disrepute” with the comment, which was judged to be an “aggravated breach” of FA regulations because it made reference to Son’s ethnicity. In June, soon after the video clip was circulated online, Son said that Bentancur had apologized for making a “mistake,” adding that his teammate “would not mean to ever intentionally say something offensive. He will be eligible to play again against Nottingham Forest on December 26, as well as in Europa League games. The 27-year-old has made 14 appearances for Tottenham this season, scoring in the club’s 2-1 defeat against Ipswich on November 10.

Persons: Rodrigo Bentancur, Son Heung, Rafa Cotelo, Bentancur, … I’ve, ”, Son, “, ” Tottenham Organizations: CNN — Tottenham Hotspur, English Football Association, Uruguayan, South Korean, YouTube, ” CNN, Tottenham, Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, Europa League, Ipswich

☆ Are Black Friday deals worth waiting for? Here’s what to expect this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Jessica Dickler | Jessica Dickler Is A Personal Finance Writer For Cnbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

“Some Black Friday deals are misleading as retailers may inflate original prices to make a deal look like a better value,” said consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch. This year, in particular, some of the deals are already as good as they are going to get. Retailers plan to deliver your holiday deals a little slower this year. Travelers can check out Travel Tuesday deals from 2023 to get an idea of what to expect this year. If an item costs less at another store or popular site, often the retailer will match the price, Woroch said.

Persons: ”, Andrea Woroch, Adam Davis, Patrick Kelleher, Lauren Beitelspacher, ” Beitelspacher, “ we’ve, ” Davis, Lululemon, “, Woroch, ” Woroch Organizations: National, Wells, Wells Fargo Retail Finance, “, Consumers, DHL Supply, North, CNBC, Retailers, Babson College, Nike, ’, Day, Labor, Walmart, Target, Black Locations: Wells Fargo, North America

☆ Small businesses are hurting at the worst possible time
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

That’s because small businesses typically having tighter profit margins compared to behemoths like Walmart and Amazon, so they feel the sting of rising costs more acutely. The Small Business Index shows that 8 in 10 small retail businesses rely on holiday sales to meet their annual profit goals. If only it were that simple for small businesses. John Waldmann, chief executive of Homebase, a payroll software provider for more than 100,000 small businesses, said Enjou Chocolat’s dilemma is something he hears all the time. “Small businesses are really reticent to increase prices, so when they do, it’s because they have to,” Waldmann said.

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☆ As weddings become more expensive, guests are paying more in costs as well
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Leah Asmelash | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

As an unwed woman and frequent wedding guest in 2024, I am maybe too attuned to the ways weddings have become increasingly extravagant. On Reddit, one user noted that being a bridesmaid in her best friend’s wedding in a Scandinavian town, where the friend’s family is from, is going to run her $8,000. And some guests are being denied plus-ones, making attending the wedding less of a joy and more of a dutiful chore. Even in times of high inflation, like now, while some may try to cut back, expensive weddings prevail. Weddings are the rare time in life where everyone you care about will likely come together — friends, family and loved ones.

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☆ India’s capital introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as toxic smog hides Taj Mahal
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Views of the famed Taj Mahal in Agra, India, have been obscured by smog. New Delhi has a severe air quality level of 424, according to live rankings kept by Swiss group IQAir, the worst among global capitals. The city battles smog — a toxic mix of smoke and fog — every winter as cold air traps dust, emissions and smoke from illegal farm fires. Delhi flights faced delays, with tracking website Flightradar24 showing 88% of departures and 54% of arrivals were delayed as of Thursday afternoon due to smog. Lahore, the capital of Pakistan’s eastern province of Punjab, was rated the world’s most polluted city on Friday, in IQAir’s rankings.

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☆ Pittsburgh Pirates offer outrageous trade for one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Are the Pittsburgh Pirates turning into the Willy Wonka of Major League Baseball? Like Wonka’s famous golden ticket, the MLB team is offering a scrumdiddlyumptious prize in exchange for a rare, one-of-a-kind baseball card of their star pitcher Paul Skenes. To the lucky person who finds this card… We’d love to bring this card home to PNC Park to share with all Buccos fans. Here’s our offer: https://t.co/qSDgZg3C8p pic.twitter.com/efNGhjidQ4 — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) November 15, 2024In addition to the eye-popping offer from the Pirates, Skenes’ girlfriend, Livvy Dunne, has upped the ante with an offer of her own. For those feeling lucky, the Skenes card in question is hidden in a pack of 2024 Topps Chrome Update, available in stores now.

Persons: Willy Wonka, Paul Skenes, Charlie Bucket, Skenes, qSDgZg3C8p, efNGhjidQ4, Livvy Dunne, — Olivia Dunne Organizations: CNN, Pittsburgh Pirates, Major League Baseball, MLB, PNC Park, Baseball, PNC, Pirates, Topps

☆ Tua Tagovailoa says he has no regrets about his tackle attempt after throwing an interception against LA Rams
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said that he does not regret his tackle attempt in his team’s 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, despite his history of head injuries. During the second quarter of the Monday Night Football matchup, Tagovailoa threw a pass intended for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle that was intercepted by Rams linebacker Christian Rozeboom. I’ll make the tackle, that’s what I’ve got to do. Tagovailoa suffered his most recent concussion against the Bills when he dove for a first down and took a hit from Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin. Tagovailoa recorded 207 yards through the air in Monday’s victory and threw a touchdown pass to receiver Tyreek Hill.

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☆ Craig Melvin named the next co-anchor of NBC’s ‘Today’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Craig Melvin will become the co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show beginning early next year, following the departure of Hoda Kotb. Melvin is a familiar face to “Today” viewers, having been with the program in various roles for nearly 14 years. He is an “integral and beloved part of our family,” Libby Leist, senior vice president of Today, said in a statement. She also co-hosted the 10 am hour with Jenna Bush Hager. NBC announced said that the fourth hour will be renamed “Jenna & Friends” following Kotb’s departure until a permanent co-host is named.

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