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Greg Abbott challenged President Joe Biden at almost every turn on the handling of the US southern border, as the state grappled with multiple border surges. Abbott described the upcoming border actions as a coordinated effort between border states and Washington. Texas officials and federal officials have historically worked together on the US-Mexico border. Texas state officials tout the work of their operation, arguing it served as a deterrent, and federal officials cite Biden’s executive action that levied harsher consequences for border crossers. “Texas has really been a lab for how mass round-ups of immigrants would work and how you can practically do it,” said Kristin Etter, the director of policy and legal Services at the Texas Immigration Law Council.

Persons: Greg Abbott, Joe Biden, Abbott, “ We’re, ” Abbott, Fox News ’ “ Hannity, ”, Donald Trump’s, “ We’ve, Trump, —, Michael Banks —, Tom Homan, Banks, Biden, Brad Coe, he’s, “, Coe, who’ve, Tom Schmerber, Schmerber, I’d, dueled, –, Kristin Etter Organizations: CNN, Trump, Texas Gov, Lone Star, Democratic, Fox News, Biden White, Customs, Abbott, Texas National Guard, Texas Department of Public Safety, Fox Business, National Guard, Homeland Security, Texas, Operation Lone Star, Republican, Maverick, Democrat, Department of Homeland Security, Biden Justice, Justice Department, Circuit, Texas Immigration Law Council Locations: Texas, Rio, But Texas, — Texas, Mexico, Washington, Kinney County, Maverick, Maverick County, Rio Grande, El Paso, “ Texas

Now, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are fast becoming household names and the next generation-defining rivalry. However, Sinner and Alcaraz – ranked No. Due to their rapid success, it is easy to forget that Sinner is only 23 and Alcaraz just 21. Sinner hits a shot in the semifinals of the US Open, a tournament he went on to win. Time will tell if Sinner can put that ice-cold instinct to good use at the ATP Finals and win the tournament for the first time.

Persons: Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras dueled, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Federer, Alcaraz –, Roland Garros, Alcaraz, Italy –, Nadal, ” Alcaraz, ”, Andy, Murray, Sinner, Frey, JC Ferrero, Juan Carlos Ferrero, “, ‘ Oh, he’s, Sean M, it’s, Angela Weiss, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, Kylian, Alex de Minaur, Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev Organizations: CNN, tennis, Australian, Wimbledon, ATP, CNN Sport, ATP Tour, JC, JC Ferrero Challenger, Getty, AC Milan, Manchester Locations: Turin, Italy, Flushing Meadows, China, Beijing, Shanghai, Real Madrid

☆ Anthony Volpe’s grand slam lifts Yankees in Game 4, staves off Dodgers World Series sweep
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Andy Mccullough | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

Volpe gave the Yankees a lead in this series for the first time since Game 1. From there, the bullpen hung tough and held off the Dodgers long enough to force Game 5 on Wednesday in the Bronx. The Yankees became only the fourth team in baseball history and the first since 1970 to avoid a sweep in the World Series when down, 3-0. From there, the Dodgers appeared on the verge of the sweep, before Volpe took Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson deep. Before the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed the importance of length from two rookie pitchers, Ben Casparius and Landon Knack.

Persons: Aaron Boone, Anthony Volpe, “, ” Boone, Boone, Volpe, Gerrit Cole dueled, Jack Flaherty, Daniel Hudson, serenaded Volpe, idolizing Derek Jeter, Freddie Freeman, Austin Wells, Wells, Gleyber Torres, Brent Honeywell, Aaron Judge, Dave Roberts, Ben Casparius, Landon Knack, Casparius, Knack, Freeman, Luis Gil, Alex Verdugo, Roberts, Hudson, Jazz Chisholm, Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Rizzo, Gil, Will Smith, Tim Hill, Shohei Ohtani, Sarah Stier Organizations: New York Yankees, Yankees, Dodgers, Dodger, Yankees pilloried Dodgers, New York Mets, National League Locations: Bronx, New Jersey

☆ Oregon-Ohio State is a reminder of why College Football Playoff expansion is a good thing
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Andrew Greif | Andrew Greif Is A Freelance Sports Journalist. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

And this is a matchup that could happen again, in two months, thanks to the expansion of the College Football Playoff. Ohio State had the game’s only turnover. Since these teams first met 66 years ago, Ohio State won the first nine matchups, but Oregon has claimed the last two. In previous eras, Saturday would have effectively served as a knockout game for the loser’s chances of advancing to the College Football Playoff. But Saturday’s back-and-forth result was an example of why the expansion of the playoff this year — to 12 teams — could endure as a good thing.

Persons: “, wasn’t, Weeks, Will Howard, Howard, Dillon Gabriel Organizations: University of Oregon, Oregon, Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, Ducks, College Football, Ohio, NFL Locations: Eugene , Oregon, Oregon

☆ How Elon Musk and X got into a messy situation in one of its biggest markets
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Ana Altchek | Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Go to newsletter preferencesSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewElon Musk hasn't shied away from fights since he bought Twitter and renamed it X in 2022. However, the disagreement over moderation on X has blown up, leading to threats of arresting X employees and restrictions on other companies owned by Musk. X was then banned from Brazil on August 31 after failing to follow orders to name a legal representative for X. AdvertisementBrazil's Supreme Court fines X for resurfacing amid banBrazil fined X after some of its users were able to access the site on Wednesday, September 18, despite the ban issued in August, according to the BBC.

Persons: —, Elon, it's, Alexandre de Moraes, De Moraes, Jair, Musk, de Moraes, X, ines, ince, ake l, ove Organizations: Service, Twitter, Brazilian Supreme, Business, Musk Locations: Australia, Nigeria, Turkey, India, Brazil, Here's, lon, usk

☆ Trump-Harris presidential debate, explained in key lines
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

In this debate tonight, you’re going to hear from the same old, tired playbook, a bunch of lies, grievances and name-calling. The Biden administration kept some Trump tariffs imposed on China, but Harris opposes Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs on all foreign goods. But he said he would have done things differently than Biden after Trump struck an agreement with the Taliban. One of the debate moderators asked if Trump thinks it’s appropriate to comment on the racial identity of his opponent. - TrumpHarris, on the other hand, said Trump has a history of trying to divide the country around race.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Trump, You’re, Joe Biden, Harris, Harris Harris, Harris ’, Biden, MAGA, Harris Trump, Roe, Wade, It’s, Trump’s, Sen, JD Vance, Bush, Mitt Romney, John McCain, Dick Cheney, Liz Cheney, Defense Mark Esper, Biden’s, Trump Harris, Viktor Orban, don’t, Tim Walz, We’re, it’s, they’ve, Trump Trump, Queens –, Barack Obama’s Organizations: CNN —, ABC News, Trump, Trump Trump, Defense, Queens, Capitol Locations: Philadelphia, China, America, Ohio, Kansas, Afghanistan, Kabul, that’s, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Hungary, Lago, Florida, Pennsylvania, Brooklyn

☆ How to recreate the most famous fashion collection of all time? New series ‘The New Look’ dives into Dior
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Scarlett Harris | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Dior’s unveiling of his “New Look” collection signified the return of Paris as the fashion capital of the world after the Second World War. Roger Do Minh/Apple TV+Apple TV+'s series "The New Look" includes detailed recreations of many of the collection's 70 looks. Somehow they’ll always find a way to create,” Muller Serreau told CNN Style. Set during and in the immediate aftermath of World War II, “The New Look” and its visuals more broadly reflect the austerity of the time. As Dior was still in possession of the look’s fabric, Muller Serreau was able to faithfully recreate the entire ensemble.

Persons: Karen Muller Serreau, Christian Dior’s, ”, Dior’s, Roger Do Minh, Ben Mendelsohn, Pierre Balmain, Thomas Poitevin, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Nuno Lopes, Coco Chanel, Juliette Binoche, Dior, Lucien Lelong, John Malkovich, Chanel’s, ” Chanel, “, they’ll, ” Muller Serreau, Muller, Muller Serreau, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, revolutionizing womenswear Organizations: CNN, Apple, Getty Locations: Paris, France, AFP

Luka Doncic and Devin Booker went on another NBA scoring spree on Friday night, making this a week like none other in league history. “I mean, you have some amazing players, man," Doncic said Friday when asked about the recent run of great scoring performances. Chamberlain scored 100 on March 2, 1962; Bryant scored 81 on Jan. 18, 2006; Chamberlain had 78 on Dec. 8, 1961. And now, Doncic has joined their echelon, his 73 tying Thompson and Chamberlain (who did it twice) for fourth-most in an NBA game. Leaguewide, NBA teams are averaging about 116 points per game this season — the highest rate in the league since the 1969-70 season.

Persons: Luka Doncic, Devin Booker, Doncic, —, Booker, Joel Embiid, Karl, Anthony Towns, David Thompson, George Gervin, Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, Bryant, Thompson, ” Doncic, Jason Kidd, David Robinson, ” Kidd, — Embiid, Kevin Love, “, ” Booker, Frank Vogel, He'll, Jerry West, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, haven't, Leaguewide, Charles Odum, ___ Organizations: Dallas, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia, Minnesota, NBA, Kobe Bryant —, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas ’, Atlanta, ” Mavericks, Elgin Baylor, Boston, Suns, Indiana, Washington, Portland, ” Suns, Lakers, Philadelphia Warriors, Warriors, Doncic, Baylor, AP Locations: Embiid, Dallas, —, Towns, West, Atlanta

☆ ‘What Have We Become?’ How Congress Came To Be So Boorish
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Kaia Hubbard | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +7 min

They’re members of Congress. “I mean, straighten up here.”Even before this week, a number of vulgar refrains, heated exchanges and a near physical altercation punctuated this Congress after festering in recent years. What have we become?’”Indeed, this Congress seemed to kick off with drama baked in. The picture of this Congress is a stark departure from expectations for lawmakers in recent history. “For a lot of members, Congress is not a legislature so much as it is a reality television show about a legislature,” C. Lawrence Evans, a professor of government at the College of William & Mary, says.

Persons: –, “, ” Sen, Mazie, Elizabeth Warren, There's, ” Dan Lamb, it's, Matt Gaetz, Kevin McCarthy, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s, Hunter Biden, Lauren Boebert, Adam Schiff, Greene, Tim Burchett, McCarthy, Jared Moskowitz, James Comer, Sen, Markwayne Mullin, Barack Obama, Lindsey Williams Drath, ” Drath, ”, Drath, Lawrence Evans, College of William & Mary, “ It's, they’re, Mullin, ” Evans, Mike Johnson, Gaetz, Cynthia Lummis, Bernie Sanders, Sanders, Donald Trump, Trump, ” Sanders, Charles Sumner Organizations: Hawaii Democrat, Cornell University, Georgia Republican, Colorado Republican, House Republicans, California Democrat, New, New York Democrat, South Carolina Republican, Forward Party, Republican Party, College of William &, Wyoming Republican, Trump, Capitol Locations: Mazie Hirono, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Colorado, California, New York, Wyoming, Vermont, America, legislating, Arizona

☆ Ferocious Oak Hill Daunts P.G.A. Championship Field, With More to Come
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Alan Blinder | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Scottie Scheffler had, at least in the moment, a share of the P.G.A. Championship lead when he offered a foreboding prediction Thursday afternoon: Oak Hill Country Club, already playing to the point of menace in the first round, would only become more terrorizing. The winds are expected to bluster. And, for good measure, the East Course has been recently restored to bring back the diabolical, century-old wizardry of the architect Donald J. Ross. Rory McIlroy, the four-time major champion, hit two fairways all day as he dueled with crosswinds off the tees.

☆ MLB roundup: Gerrit Cole to 5-0 as Yanks win despite Aaron Judge injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

DJ LeMahieu and Gleyber Torres hit back-to-back homers in a three-run second off Texas starter Andrew Heaney (2-2). The Yankees won their second straight in a game that Aaron Judge exited in the fourth inning due to right hip discomfort. Webb was charged with two runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings; he walked one and struck out seven. Phillies 1, Mariners 0Kody Clemens delivered an RBI single in the second inning for the only run of the game as host Philadelphia defeated Seattle. Velazquez then hit the second pitch he saw from Lugo 404 feet into the seats in left center.

☆ Jerry Springer, American Ringmaster
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( James Poniewozik | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

There is a point there: Springer, especially in the early years of his show, seemed to engage with his guests, however outrageous. Even trash TV operates on moral assumptions — “The Jerry Springer Show” accepts that being a candidate for “The Jerry Springer Show” is not a badge of honor — but programs like Springer’s gave the audience permission to enjoy the grotesquerie. But his show also demonstrated that TV populists, like all populists, aren’t just reflecting broad, unmediated reality. Springer didn’t invent the trashification of TV and pop culture. (The early, issues-oriented incarnation of “Springer” didn’t do well in the ratings.)

☆ Final farewell: From Sidney Poitier to Pope Emeritus Benedict a look back at the influential figures who died in 2022
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-01 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +55 min

Other world leaders who died in 2022 include former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who died in August. The final days of 2022 saw the loss of some exceptionally notable figures, including Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2022 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):___JANUARY___Dan Reeves, 77. A Cuban-born artist whose radiant color palette and geometric paintings were overlooked for decades before the art world took notice. A prolific character actor best known for playing villains and tough guys in “The Manchurian Candidate,” “Ocean’s Eleven” and other films.

☆ World Cup 2022 - England 1-2 France: Harry Kane misses late penalty as Olivier Giroud heads defending champions into semifinals
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-11 | by ( Peter Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

France celebrates after beating England the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final match in Al Khor on Dec. 10, 2022. But ultimately it was a penalty that caused England World Cup heartbreak again. England players console each other after losing to France in the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final match in Al Khor on Dec. 10, 2022. How England's World Cup dream ended It was a dramatic ending to this epic first-ever knockout clash between these sides. Harry Maguire of England and Olivier Giroud of France clash during a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match on Dec. 10, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar.

☆ Rubio and Demings spar over inflation and abortion in fiery Florida Senate debate
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Zoë Richards | Zoë Richards Is The Evening Politics Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and his Democratic challenger, Rep. Val Demings, dueled over inflation, abortion rights and immigration Tuesday night in what is expected to be their only debate before the election. The hourlong debate held at Palm Beach State College was punctuated by persistent interruptions and insults as the candidates each criticized the other's legislative record on Capitol Hill. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., debates Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., at Duncan Theater on the campus of Palm Beach State College on Tuesday. Thomas Cordy / Pool/The Palm Beach Post via APHeading into the debate, Demings had targeted Rubio on abortion, an issue that Democrats nationwide have highlighted to drive turnout in November. Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., at Tuesday’s debate.

☆ 2 of Russia's most modern multi-role fighters are leading Putin's air war over Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Sebastian Roblin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

Two of Russia's most modern fighters have led its air war over Ukraine: the Su-30SM and the Su-35S. Two of Russia's most modern multi-role fighters have spearheaded Moscow's air war over Ukraine: the two-seat Sukhoi Su-30SM (code-named Flanker-H by NATO) and its successor, the single-seat Su-35S Flanker-E. Su-35S units active in UkraineSu-35S jet fighter of the Russian Air Force taking off, Kubinka, Russia. Artyom Anikeev/Stocktrek Images via Getty ImagesThe Russian Air Force (VKS) is currently receiving the last of 128 Su-35s ordered, most now committed to the war in Ukraine. Russia evidently lacks enough longer-range/endurance surveillance and combat drones to hunt Ukrainian air defense assets through laborious optical scanning.

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