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☆ The Retirement Home for N.F.L. Players That Never Was
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Jenny Vrentas | Ken Belson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In 2014, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced plans for a $500 million development on its campus in Canton, Ohio. Included in the renderings was a senior care facility called Legends Landing. retirees, including those with cognitive diseases that researchers have associated with the repeated hits to the head many football players take during their careers. The care facility was trumpeted by N.F.L. Tom Benson, then the owner of the New Orleans Saints, committed $1 million toward Legends Landing as part of an $11 million contribution to the Hall of Fame.

Persons: Roger Goodell, Jerry Jones, Tom Benson, ” Mr, Benson, ” Organizations: Pro Football Hall of Fame, N.F.L, Dallas Cowboys, New, New Orleans Saints, Hall of Fame Locations: Canton , Ohio, New Orleans

☆ Appeals court: Separate, distinct minority groups can’t join together to claim vote dilution
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

NEW ORLEANS — Distinct minority groups cannot join together in coalitions to claim their votes are diluted in redistricting cases under the Voting Rights Act, a divided federal appeals court ruled Thursday, acknowledging that it was reversing years of its own precedent. At issue was a redistricting case in Galveston County, Texas, where Black and Latino groups had joined to challenge district maps drawn by the county commission. Circuit Court of Appeals initially upheld the decision before the full court decided to reconsider the issue, resulting in Thursday’s 12-6 decision. “Nowhere does Section 2 indicate that two minority groups may combine forces to pursue a vote dilution claim,” Jones, nominated to the court by former President Ronald Reagan, wrote. “To reach its conclusion, the majority must reject well-established methods of statutory interpretation, jumping through hoops to find exceptions,” Douglas wrote.

Persons: Edith Jones, ” Jones, Ronald Reagan, “, ”, Dana Douglas, Joe Biden, ” Douglas Organizations: Circuit, Supreme, Democratic, Republican, “, Union Locations: Galveston County , Texas, New Orleans, Texas , Louisiana, Mississippi, Galveston

☆ Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

As natural elements in the Earth’s crust, lead, cadmium and other heavy metals are in the soil in which crops are grown and thus can’t be avoided. The research team examined only pure dark chocolate products as they contain the highest amount of cacao, the raw, unprocessed part of the cacao bean. Gabi Musat/500px/Getty Images/FileLead and cadmium found, but no arsenicThe new study analyzed 72 consumer cocoa products for levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic. He authored a July study which analyzed 155 samples of chocolate and found higher levels of cadmium but little lead in dark chocolates. However, for healthy adults, Godebo’s risk analysis found little to worry about choosing to indulge in 1 ounce of dark chocolate now and again.

Persons: can’t, ”, Jane Houlihan, Houlihan, Gabi Musat, ’ ”, Danielle Fugere, ” Fugere, “, Leigh Frame, Tewodros Godebo, Godebo Organizations: CNN, Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, National Confectioners Association, Consumer Labs, FDA, Integrative Medicine, Health, George Washington University, Tulane University School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine, Environmental Protection Agency, World Health Organization, “, WHO Locations: Washington ,, New Orleans

☆ Nollywood aims to become a global cultural phenomenon like Afrobeats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Stephanie Busari | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New Orleans, Louisiana CNN —Nollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, is setting its sights on achieving global recognition akin to the meteoric rise of Afrobeats. As the third-largest film industry in the world by number of films produced annually, Nollywood has long been a significant cultural force within Africa. Global aspirationsToday, Nollywood is not just about entertainment; it’s about cultural representation and storytelling on a grand scale. Nollywood at the Essence Film FestivalAt the Essence Film Festival, a recent addition to the wider festival celebrating Black culture and achievements, Nollywood stars and stakeholders discussed their vision for international expansion. 3 on Netflix’s global film charts in 2023, garnering over 20 million views worldwide.

Persons: Louisiana CNN —, Nollywood, ”, Toyosi Etim, “ Afrobeats, Simisola, Uche, Omotola, “, , “ I’ve, ” Gbadamosi, Disney’s, it’s, Effiong, Moses Babatope, FilmOne, Babatope Organizations: Louisiana CNN, Netflix, Good Media, CNN, Essence, Academy, Hollywood, Nile Media Entertainment Group, Disney, Warner Bros Locations: Orleans, Louisiana, Africa, New Orleans, New Orleans , Louisiana, scriptwriting

☆ Harris recalibrates policy stances as she adjusts to role atop Democratic ticket
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Arit John | Kayla Tausche | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —As the burgeoning Kamala Harris campaign works behind the scenes to refine its policy platform, the vice president has increasingly found herself clarifying which of her positions have shifted over the years. A Harris campaign official said Monday she no longer supports a fracking ban. Single-payer health careHarris’ campaign also confirmed this week that the vice president no longer supports a single-payer health care system. As vice president, Harris supported a bipartisan border bill that would have ramped up enforcement at the US-Mexico border. In June 2024, the White House announced a crackdown on asylum claims meant to continue reducing the flow – a policy that Harris’ campaign manager, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, indicated would continue under a Harris administration.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Harris, Joe Biden, –, Donald Trump, Biden, Trump, ”, fracking, “, ” Harris, Vermont Sen, Bernie Sanders, ‘, ’ ” Harris, “ Axios, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, ” Chavez Rodriguez, George Floyd’s, CNN’s KFile, “ Joe Biden, Sabrina Singh, Sen, Mitch Landrieu, ” Landrieu, CNN’s Pamela Brown, ” CNN’s Tami Luhby, Donald Judd, Priscilla Alvarez Organizations: CNN, Biden, Democratic, Republicans, Democrat, Senate, HBO, Customs Enforcement, MSNBC, ICE, White House, CBS News, Police Locations: California, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin , Michigan, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, Minnesota, Vermont, Mexico, Minneapolis, New Orleans

☆ U.S. Accuses Norfolk Southern of Delaying Amtrak Trains
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Mark Walker | More About Mark Walker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Justice Department on Tuesday accused Norfolk Southern, one of the country’s largest freight railroad companies, of violating federal law by delaying Amtrak passenger trains along the route between New Orleans and New York. In a complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Justice Department said Norfolk Southern failed to give Amtrak passenger trains preference over freight trains, as it is required to do under federal law. “Norfolk Southern regularly fails to do so, leading to widespread delays that harm and inconvenience train passengers, negatively affect Amtrak’s financial performance and impede passenger rail transportation,” according to the complaint. “Americans should not experience travel delays because rail carriers break the law,” Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said in a statement. “Our action today alleges that Norfolk Southern violates federal law by failing to give the legally required preference to Amtrak passenger trains over freight trains.”

Persons: General Merrick B, Garland Organizations: Department, Norfolk Southern, Amtrak, District of Columbia, Justice Department Locations: New Orleans, New York, U.S, Southern

☆ Justice Department sues Norfolk Southern, accusing rail company of creating delays for Amtrak passengers
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Hannah Rabinowitz | Evan Perez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The Justice Department said Tuesday it filed a civil lawsuit against Norfolk Southern, alleging the company knowingly created large delays for Amtrak passengers traveling between New York and New Orleans. Norfolk Southern said it has worked with Amtrak and states to expand passenger service and is committed to complying with the law. “Over the past several months with Amtrak, we have focused on the on-time performance of the Crescent passenger train. On another occasion, dispatchers made an Amtrak train wait over an hour while allowing three separate freight trains to pass, officials said. This photo taken with a drone shows the cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2023.

Persons: General Merrick Garland, ”, Tom Crosson, “, Gene J, CNN’s Chris Isidore, Holly Yan Organizations: CNN, The Justice Department, Norfolk, Amtrak, Department, “, Crescent, Norfolk Southern, Justice Department, Environmental Protection Agency, National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB Locations: New York, New Orleans, Washington ,, Norfolk Southern, East Palestine , Ohio, East Palestine

☆ South Sudan: The world’s youngest country ready to take on Team USA at the Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

South Sudan, the world’s newest country, captured the hearts of spectators at the World Cup en route to a 17th place finish out of 32 teams. He was forced to leave South Sudan as a young child, escaping the Second Sudanese Civil War. Sporting rootsAfter decades of civil war, South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011 following a referendum, making it the world’s newest widely recognized state. South Sudan players celebrate during the game against Team USA. South Sudan enters the Games bearing the additional responsibility of being the only African men’s basketball team to qualify – Nigeria qualified for the women’s competition.

Persons: LeBron James, Wenyen Gabriel, who’s, Gabriel, James Fearn, ” Gabriel, ”, Manute Bol, Luol Deng, Deng, Akuot Chol, Bol Bol, JT Thor, Duop, “, Nathaniel S, Butler, ” Deng, ” “ We’re, Hakeem Olajuwon, Joel Embiid, they’re, Kin Cheung, Paul Pierce, Gilbert Arenas, Arenas, ” Pierce, –, Luol, Royal Ivey, ” Ivey, Guillem Sartorio, Ivey Organizations: CNN, men’s, FIBA, Bright Stars, Olympics, NBA, Los Angles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, Sudanese, Great, CNN Sport, Sporting, United Nations, South, Getty, Team USA, O2, – Nigeria, Los Angeles Lakers, USA, Houston Rockets Locations: South Sudan, Cairo, United States, Great Britain, Sudan, London, Egypt, Juba, AFP, South Sudanese, Paris, Nigeria, Cameroon, Serbia, Puerto Rico

☆ Opinion: I’m a former Olympic swimmer who almost drowned as a child. It’s a preventable danger
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Opinion Cullen Jones | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

In the 1960s, many public pools were filled with concrete or destroyed to avoid allowing Black Americans to swim in them. In fact, park managers opted to shut down the Historic Audubon Park Natatorium in New Orleans, the largest public pool in the South, rather than see it integrated. Black children ages 10-14 years drown in swimming pools at a rate that is almost 8 times higher than White children. Third places are incredibly important for public health and wellbeing however because they give people a place to socialize and build community. We also need better national data about our public pool system that goes beyond project- or funding-specific tracking.

Persons: Cullen Jones, Cullen Jones Maddie Meyer, Paris —, Heather McGhee, Prosper Organizations: USA, Foundation, CNN, Olympics, Rutgers Aquatic Center, ”, White Americans, Black, Historic Audubon, Disease Control, Prevention, Trust, Community Locations: @CullenJones, Philadelphia, Paris, Newark , New Jersey, ”, United States, New Orleans, White

☆ Men’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics: NBA player list, how to watch and Team USA’s top threats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Mike Prada | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +16 min

The 2024 men’s Olympic basketball tournament at the Paris Games is overflowing with star power — and not just from Team USA. Even South Sudan, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, proved its mettle by nearly upsetting Team USA in a tune-up matchup last weekend. White was a member of the 2019 FIBA World Cup team, while Edwards and Haliburton made their debuts at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Twenty-seven of the 30 NBA teams will have at least one player participating in this tournament. Can Team USA do it again in 2024?

Persons: Seth, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić, Team USA’s, Pierre Mauroy, It’s, James, Joel Embiid, Joel, Grant Hill, Curry, Embiid, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker, Bam Adebayo, Tyrese Haliburton, Leonard, Boston Celtics ’ Derrick White, Durant, Haliburton, Tatum, Holiday, Booker, Adebayo, Embiid Curry, Tatum James, Edwards Booker, Edwards, Davis, Jordi Fernandez, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, he’s, Jamal Murray, Dillon Brooks, RJ Barrett, Zach Edey, Dwight Powell, Kelly Olynyk, Victor Wembanyama, Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, Bogdan Bogdanović, They’ll, Dennis Schröder, Franz Wagner, Antetokounmpo, Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Matthew Dellavedova, Josh Giddey, Josh Green, Dyson Daniels, — Rudy Fernández, Willy Hernangomez, Santi Aldama, we’re, Bruno Caboclo, ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla, Jose Alvarado —, Rui Hachimura, Luol Deng, Dante Exum, Jock Landale, Duop, Gui Santos, Luguentz Dort, Andrew Nembhard, Nickeil Alexander, Walker, Trey Lyles, Evan Fournier, Nicolas Batum, Bilal Coulibaly, Mo Wagner, Daniel Theis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jose Alvarado, Nikola Jović, Vasilije Micić, JT Thor, Usman Garuba, ’, We’ll, Giuseppe Cacace Organizations: Paris Games, Paris, Team USA, Luka Dončić’s, France, Germany, USA, Australia, CNBC, Team, Serbia, Pierre, Bercy Arena, NBA, NBC, South, Telemundo, Universo, The Philadelphia 76ers, U.S, USA Basketball, Tyrese, Boston Celtics, Embiid, BetMGM, Brooklyn Nets, Jordi Fernandez . Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, FIBA, Veteran NBA, Orlando Magic, Bahamas, New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, New York Knicks, Timberwolves, Blazers, Mavericks, Spurs, Pistons, Tominaga, Pelicans, Olympic Locations: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece, Luka Dončić’s Slovenia, London, Abu Dhabi, U.S, Canada, Serbia, South Sudan, Spain, Lille, France, Paris, Australia, Spain Germany, Japan France, Brazil Greece, Sudan, Puerto Rico Serbia, Greece Canada, Australia Japan, France Brazil, Germany, Puerto Rico, Serbia USA, Japan, Brazil Australia, Spain France, USA Serbia, USA, Greece, Brazil, Cameroon, Edwards, Tokyo, Haliburton, Holiday, Jordi Fernandez ., Nigeria, Valencia, ” Puerto Rico, Tremont Waters, . Puerto Rico

☆ I was kicked out of high school, so I turned to the Marines for a way forward. Now, I'm a corporate lawyer with degrees from Stanford and Harvard.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

At 17, I was kicked out of high school because I skipped class to work at my fast-food job and hang out with my friends. I was always interested in the MarinesAfter getting kicked out of school, I enlisted in the Marine Corps. AdvertisementI got my GED and took 15 units of entry-level community college classes, like English 101 and US History. AdvertisementI left the military and began classes at a community collegeTragically, our first daughter died during birth. It's pretty amazing that a Black kid from a low-income family who didn't finish high school was able to achieve all of this.

Persons: —, Andrew Hanson, I'd, Stanford, I've, they've, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, Business, Marines, Marine Corps, School of Infantry, Tragically, Stanford, Columbia, Department of Justice, Harvard University, Department of Veterans Affairs, Harvard Locations: Virginia, Chicago, Camp Pendleton , California, Iraq, New Orleans, California, Washington, Cambridge , Massachusetts, Skadden, Slate, lhaas@businessinsider.com

☆ The worst may be over for homebuyers
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

But there are now signs that maybe, just maybe, the worst could be over for homebuyers. “June, in particular, has started to show the housing market slowing down in favor of buyers,” said Skylar Olsen, Zillow’s chief economist. While the Fed doesn’t directly set mortgage rates, its actions do influence borrowing costs throughout the economy. For the past two years, potential homebuyers have faced a double whammy of high prices and high mortgage rates. “We’re sitting today at probably, if not the worst affordability ever, really close to the worst affordability ever — so we almost have nowhere to go but up,” Sharga said.

Persons: ”, Skylar Olsen, Green, Rick Sharga, CJ Patrick Company, “ We’re, ” Sharga, “, ” Olsen, “ That’s, Sharga, Leslie Heindel, ” Heindel Organizations: CNN, homebuyers, Federal Reserve, Fed, Reserve, CJ, Homes, Wall Street Locations: New Orleans

☆ Kamala Harris has a 'strong resume' and would encourage a younger generation, Marc Morial says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailKamala Harris has a 'strong resume' and would encourage a younger generation, Marc Morial saysMarc Morial, National Urban League president and former New Orleans mayor, discusses how Kamala Harris' resume may help her presidential bid.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Marc Morial Organizations: National Urban League, New Locations: New Orleans

☆ I took my daughters to see Taylor Swift. It was cheaper than a typical family vacation and more fun.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Sunshine Flint | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

For us, it was the best family vacation ever. My twin daughters are huge SwiftiesThe Swiftie Era started in our house when our then 11-year-old twin girls came home from two weeks at sleepaway camp last summer, confirmed Taylor Swift fans. Tickets were prohibitively expensive, and we were already planning a family summer vacation in Southern California. I don't know what her magic is, but Taylor Swift is an effortless, tireless performer who emanates an effervescence of her own. We didn't give up a family vacation for a concert; in fact, it was the best decision we could have made for our family this summer.

Persons: Taylor Swift's, Taylor Swift, Taylor, Nick Sonderup, bedecked Organizations: Service, Cardiff, Paddington, Welsh Locations: Cardiff , Wales, Miami, New Orleans, Liverpool, Southern California, Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Europe, California, Wales, London, Cardiff, spangles

☆ These 10 U.S. states have America’s worst economies in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Scott Cohn | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

That is why CNBC looks at state economies in ranking America's Top States for Business. We consider economic growth and job growth. We measure the breadth of each state's economy by looking at how many major corporations are headquartered there. Some states are at the top of their economic game — home to America's 10 best state economies. JB Pritzker, and all the major rating agencies have the state in their "A" categories for the first time in years.

Persons: Phil Scott, Jobs, J.B . Pritzker, Erin Hooley, JB Pritzker, Asplundh, Michael G, Janet Mills, Mills, Gina Raimondo, Joe Biden, Anna Moneymaker, Gina Raimondo —, —, Rhode Island's, Luke Sharrett, Ed Zurga, Bryan Tarnowski, Hurricane Katrina, New Hampshire Jada, Patrick T, Fallon, Hawaii's, Nature, Spencer Platt Organizations: CNBC, Business, Republican Gov, Direct Investment, Illinois, Illinois Illinois Gov, Thompson Center, Tribune, Service, Democratic Gov, Major Corporations, GE Healthcare Technologies, Mondelez, Seamans, Portland Press Herald, Getty, National Association of State, Officers, Pew, Major Corporation, IDEXX, Rhode, Semiconductors, America, White, U.S . Commerce, Major, CVS Health, Hasbro, Kentucky, Bloomberg, Bluegrass State, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Kansas Carpenters, Glenn Eagles, Louisiana Homes, Treme, Louisiana State University, Hurricane, Pool Corporation, Granite State, U.S . Chamber, Commerce, New Hampshire Department, Labor, The New Hampshire Tech Alliance, Afp, Aloha State Locations: U.S, States, Vermont, Illinois Illinois, Chicago, Lincoln, Illinois, Maine, Rhode Island WASHINGTON, DC, Washington , DC, Louisville , Kentucky, Bluegrass, Kentucky, Kansas, Kansas City , Kansas, Sunflower, Claiborne, New Orleans , Louisiana, New Orleans, New Hampshire, Granite, The, Hawaii, Maui, Lahaina , Hawaii, Mississippi, Biloxi , Mississippi

☆ Opinion: We’re neglecting pets in disasters with tragic consequences
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Opinion Robin Chadwin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

In the aftermath of Katrina, the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act of 2006 was passed. However, development and implementation of pet evacuation and sheltering plans during disasters remains widely insufficient, if it is even addressed at all. At least 15 states do not have any provisions for the evacuation, rescue and recovery of pets during disasters, according to Michigan State University’s Animal Law and History Web Center. More commonly, pet owners will sneak back into active evacuation sites to rescue their pets, risking injury and even death. Allowing pet owners to evacuate their animals may prevent significant psychological distress and can strengthen the emotional resiliency of evacuees.

Persons: Robin Chadwin, Gail Chadwin, noncompliance, Justin Sullivan, ” Robin, Hurricane Organizations: CNN, Transportation, Michigan, University’s Animal, Web, Tulane University Hospital, Clinic Locations: Lake County , California, United States, San Francisco, Victoria, Australia, New Orleans , Louisiana, New Orleans

☆ What two assassination attempts in two violent elections in the 1870s warn about today
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Dana Bash | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The Civil War was over, and Black men were legally allowed to vote and helped Republicans win in 1870. Two years later, Louisiana Democrats were determined to take back the state by preventing Black men from voting through intimidation and voter suppression. On Easter Sunday morning, White supremacists stormed the building and went on a killing spree, brutally murdering some 150 Black men. Another disputed election, more political violenceAs for the gubernatorial election dispute in 1872, it happened again in 1876. And while violence should never be the answer, it has occurred more than any of us would want to admit.

Persons: William Pitt Kellogg, Charles R, Railey, “, scoundrel, ” Railey, Kellogg, David Fisher, Donald Trump, Abraham Lincoln, James A, Garfield, William McKinley, John F, Kennedy, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry S, Truman, Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, John D, McEnery, McEnery’s, ”, wasn’t, White supremacists, Stephen Packard, Francis T, Nicholls, Packard, Ulysses S, Grant, William Weldon, Frank Hudson, Weldon, ” Packard, Jim Crow Organizations: CNN, Louisiana Gov, American, Republican, Black, Republicans, Louisiana Democrats, Blacks, The White League, Philadelphia Press Locations: Louisiana, New Orleans, Colfax, Grant Parish , Louisiana, Washington

☆ Why some women stay in religious groups that don’t let them become leaders
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( John Blake | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

“It hurt,” says Muse, the executive pastor of Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Nikki Hardeman, of Atlanta, an advocacy director for Baptist Women in Ministry, left, Meredith Stone, executive director of Baptist Women in Ministry, center, and Christa Brown, an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and a supporter of the Baptist Women in Ministry, protest outside the venue of a Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting on June 11, 2024, in Indianapolis. Some Southern Baptist leaders, for example, say they do not oppose women running for political office. And yet millions of women still give their time and money to church groups that won’t allow them to lead men. Meredith Stone, executive director of Baptist Women in Ministry, a group that works with the SBC and other Baptist groups.

Persons: Kristen Muse, Muse, Paul, Timothy, ”, Hayes Barton, “, –, Clint Pressley, Nikki Hardeman, Meredith Stone, Christa Brown, Doug McSchooler, Albert Mohler Jr, Kamala Harris, Shelby Tauber, ” Muse, Christ, Mary Kassian, Beth Allison Barr, Barr, Jesus, Pope Francis, lectors, Beth Moore, Terry Wyatt, Moore, Infants, ” Barr, it’s, they’re, Rick Warren, Peter Smith, that’s, she’s, Rabbi Nachman, Rosh Hashana, Sergei Supinsky, don’t, ‘, Bishop Teresa Jefferson, Jay Reeves, Deborah, Lydia, Priscilla, Dorcas, Mary Magdalene, Mary, Luke, hasn’t, John Blake Organizations: CNN, National Public Radio, Southern Baptist Convention, Hayes Barton Baptist Church, SBC, Baptist Women, Ministry, Southern Baptist, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Roman Catholic Church, of God, Reuters, complementarianism, Children, Baylor University, Research, Saddleback Church, Saddleback, Getty, Christian Methodist Episcopal, Moody Temple CME Church, Jefferson Locations: manila, Raleigh , North Carolina, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Indiana, Dallas , Texas, Nashville , Tennessee, Texas, Saddleback, Southern California, New Orleans, Uman, Ukraine, AFP, Raleigh, Moody, Fairfield , Alabama, Israel

☆ Jacoby Jones, Ravens’ Super Bowl star and All-Pro returner, dies at 40
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Mark Puleo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

Jacoby Jones, the former NFL receiver and kick returner who helped the Baltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII with the longest play in the game’s history, has died at the age of 40. Jones, who also caught a touchdown pass in the game, was named an All-Pro returner after that season. “If I see a Ravens fan, they’ll look at me and point and just say, “Mile High.” They don’t care about the Super Bowl. They’ll be like, “Mile High.”The Ravens went on to win in double overtime to fuel their Super Bowl run. Free tickets available: https://t.co/bLA8I0MNCD pic.twitter.com/wg3XpYyCDD — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 28, 2019“I loved Jacoby Jones,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said in a statement.

Persons: Jacoby Jones, Jones, “ Jacoby, Jacoby, Jacoby’s, Joe Flacco, “, ” Jones, They’ll, bLA8I0MNCD, wg3XpYyCDD, ”, John Harbaugh, Emily, ” Sam Gordon, ” “ Jacoby, God, ” Remembrances, Torrey Smith, JJ Watt, Lamar Jackson, Momma Jones, Lil Coby’s, pic.twitter.com, r9MZKU4sqb — Torrey Smith, Ezra Shaw Organizations: NFL, Baltimore Ravens, Ravens, Houston Texans, Super, San Francisco 49ers, Texans, Houston, Lane College, II, Baltimore, Pro, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, AFC, Denver Broncos, Athletic, ” Ravens, Vikings, San Diego Chargers, Steelers, Monterrey Steel, National Arena League, Calvert Hall College, Morgan State University and Alabama State University, Beaumont, Renegades, American Indoor Football, Getty Locations: Baltimore, New Orleans, Jackson, Tenn, Houston, Texas

☆ These are America's 10 worst states for quality of life in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Scott Cohn | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

2024 Quality of Life Score: 119 out of 325 Points (Top States Grade: D-) Strengths: Crime, Voting Rights, Worker Protections Weaknesses: Air Quality, Reproductive Rights, Health Care9. 2024 Quality of Life Score: 98 out of 325 points (Top States Grade: F) Strength: Air Quality Weaknesses: Voting Rights, Crime, Reproductive Rights6. 2024 Quality of Life Score: 96 out of 325 points (Top States Grade: F) Strengths: Child Care, Air Quality Weaknesses: Crime, Inclusiveness, Health Care5. 2024 Quality of Life Score: 85 out of 325 points (Top States Grade: F) Strength: Air Quality Weaknesses: Reproductive Rights, Health, Worker Protections, Voting Rights3. 2024 Quality of Life Score: 83 out of 325 points (Top States Grade: F) Strength: Child Care Weaknesses: Voting Rights, Inclusiveness, Worker Protections2.

Persons: CNBC's, Rebecca Noble, Katie Hobbs, Kansas Thomas Barwick, Bacchus, Chandan Khanna, Wesley Bell, Michael B, Thomas, Michael Pomante, Bill Lee's, Seth Herald, Bill Lee, Oklahoma Dr, Franz Theard, Paul Ratje, Dobbs, Oklahomans, Elijah Nouvelage, Darwin Varela, Brandon Bell Organizations: Business, Arizona, Abortion, Arizona House Republicans, American Lung Association, American Hospital Association, Democratic, Health, Kansas, Digitalvision, Getty, FBI, Louisiana Police, AFP, United Health Foundation, Louisiana Department of Education, Louis County Board, United Democracy Center ., Tennessee Educators, The Tennessee Bureau, Investigation, Volunteer State, Rights, Republican Gov, Care, National Conference of State Legislatures, Reproductive Clinic, Washington, Washington Post, Guttmacher, Sooner State, Alabama Voters, Alabama, Center, Election Innovation, Research, Oxfam America, State, Indiana, Getty Images Indiana, Hoosier State, Reproductive, Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center Locations: States, Arizona, Phoenix , Arizona, Sunflower, America . Kansas, Kansas, New Orleans, Pelican, Louisiana, Missouri, Louis, Louis County, St, Ann , Missouri, United Democracy Center . Missouri, Tennessee, Nashville, Nashville , Tennessee, Seth, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Santa Teresa , New Mexico, Oxford , Alabama, Delaware , Mississippi, New Hampshire, Alabama, Hoosier, Indiana, Eagle Pass , Texas

☆ See the $10M New Orleans mansion with a grisly past that lured a potential new buyer in less than a day
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

History, however, is why some say they wouldn't dream of living in one particular house in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter. Later that day, the Zillow listing said the property, wnown as the LaLaurie Mansion, was already "pending sale," which broker Patrick Knudsen confirmed to Business Insider. Regions Bank scooped up the mansion for $2.3 million at auction before selling it to Whalen a year later. AdvertisementThe property has a dark history of torture and slaveryAs the Journal reported, the home was built to replace the original LaLaurie Mansion, which burned down in 1834. AdvertisementThe original LaLaurie Mansion was ransacked and destroyed when people found out the owner was torturing people inside.

Persons: —, Michael Whalen, Patrick Knudsen, Whalen, Nicolas Cage, Cage, Delphine LaLaurie Organizations: Service, Street, Business, Blum, Regions Bank, British, Post, New, University of New Locations: New Orleans, Houston, University of New Orleans

☆ Monte Kiffin: Longtime NFL and college coach dies at 84
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Longtime NFL and college coach Monte Kiffin has died at the age of 84, the University of Mississippi announced on Thursday. Kiffin passed away peacefully in Oxford, Mississippi, surrounded by friends and family, the school said. The Buccaneers-owning Glazer family said Monte was a “beloved and iconic member” of the organization. “As a coach, Monte was a true innovator who got the best out of his players and helped create one of the signature defenses of the early 2000s,” the Glazer family said in a statement. Lane has been the head coach of Ole Miss since 2020 where Monte has been an analyst on the staff.

Persons: CNN —, Monte Kiffin, Kiffin, “, Knox, ” Kiffin, Glazer, Monte, Hall, Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks, John Lynch, Ronde Barber, Robin, Lane, Chris, Heidi, Lane’s, Ole Miss, ” Organizations: CNN, CNN — Longtime NFL, University of Mississippi, NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, New, New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa, Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders, Super Bowl, Hall of Famers, University of Tennessee, University of Southern, Florida Atlantic University Locations: Oxford , Mississippi, New Orleans, University of Southern California

☆ 2024 ESPY Awards: Steve Gleason delivers powerful speech as former NFL star is honored
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Former NFL player Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the 2024 ESPY Awards on Thursday. All the people living with disability or other illnesses and all of you who experience fear or suffering,” Gleason continued. I have merely been a spectator to such immense resilience.”WNBA star Caitlin Clark took two awards home: Best College Athlete - Women’s Sports and Best Record-Breaking Performance award. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won Best Athlete in Men’s Sports and Best NFL Player. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson won the Best Athlete in Women’s Sports award.

Persons: CNN —, Steve Gleason, Arthur Ashe, Drew Brees, Gleason, Brees, “, ” “, ” Gleason, “ Arthur Ashe, Dawn Staley, Jimmy V, Mark J, Terrill, Staley, ” Staley, Caitlin Clark, Patrick Mahomes, A’ja Wilson, Simone Biles Organizations: CNN, NFL, Courage, New, New Orleans Saints, Dolby Theatre, Perseverance, South Carolina, Gamecocks, WNBA, Best, Kansas City Chiefs, Sports, Las Vegas Aces, Carolina women’s basketball Locations: New Orleans, Los Angeles, Carolina, South

☆ U.S. cities are sinking. Here's what that means for homeowners
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Lindsey Jacobson | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The land below many U.S. cities is sinking, including New Orleans, New York City, Miami and south San Francisco. This phenomenon, known as land subsidence, can severely affect the integrity of buildings and infrastructure. Problems associated with land subsidence can cost U.S. homeowners 6% of their home value. Their research focused on the Central Valley of California, but Nemati said the findings could be extrapolated nationwide. Consumers are likely to see the effect of land subsidence directly, in the form of problems with their home, and indirectly, in the form of issues for their local economy.

Persons: Mehdi Nemati, Nemati Organizations: University of California, Finance Locations: U.S, New Orleans , New York City, Miami, San Francisco, Riverside, Valley of California

☆ Thinking About a Mississippi River Cruise? There’s One Big ‘If.’
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Rowan Moore Gerety | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Tom Trovato and his wife, Trish, paid more than $20,000 and waited two years to experience Viking’s inaugural cruise up the Mississippi River. Leaving in September 2022, it was supposed be a two-week excursion from New Orleans to St. Paul, Minn., a trip of some 1,800 miles. Though they got a full refund, the Trovatos, who live in Surprise, Ariz., have no plans to try again. “If I live to be 125, it might be on my bucket list,” said Mr. Trovato, 79. The Mississippi River is central to American identity, with all the contradictions that entails.

Persons: Tom Trovato, Trish, ”, Trovato, —, Lewis, Clark, “ Organizations: Minn Locations: Mississippi, New Orleans, St, Paul, Memphis, Viking Mississippi

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