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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Calls Ban on Unvaccinated Kyrie Irving in Games at Barclay's Center Unfair, But Changing Rule May 'Send Wrong Message'

Nets star Kyrie Irving has been crying foul against New York City's COVID-19 mandates for months, claiming that allowing unvaccinated opponents to play at Barclays Center while prohibiting him from doing so is unfair. New York City Mayor Eric Adams apparently agrees.

Migrants at Mexico Border Demand Passage to the U.S.; Sew Mouth Shut in Protest

Feb 17, 2022 05:00 AM EST By Jess Smith

A dozen undocumented migrants sewed their mouths shut on Mexico's southern border Tuesday in an attempt to persuade the country's immigration authority to allow them to travel north and cross into the United States Border.

Anthony Davis Leaves Los Angeles Lakers Game vs. Utah Jazz Early: Here's Why

Feb 17, 2022 03:00 AM EST By Jess Smith

Anthony Davis left the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Utah Jazz Wednesday after suffering from an apparent ankle injury during the second quarter.

Brazil: Nearly 100 People Killed in Deadly Floods, Mudslides in Rio De Janeiro

Feb 17, 2022 02:17 AM EST By Jess Smith

Powerful mudslides and flooding swept through a mountainous region north of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and killed nearly 100 people.

U.S. Education Struggles With Increase in Retirement of Black, Latino Teachers

Feb 16, 2022 06:36 AM EST By Jess Smith

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a mass retirement of Black and Latino teachers, another challenge facing U.S. education.

Joe Johnson: 40-Year-Old, 7-Time NBA All-Star Is Among USA Basketball Roster for World Cup Qualifying Games

Joe Johnson: 40-Year-Old, 7-Time NBA All-Star Is Among USA Roster for World Cup Qualifying Games

Feb 16, 2022 05:29 AM EST By Jess Smith

Seven-time NBA All-Star Joe Johnson, 40, has answered USA Basketball's call again as he is set to play for the U.S. in Basketball World Cup qualifiers.

James Harden Eyes Championship as He Begins Stint With Philadelphia 76ers After Blockbuster Trade From Nets

Feb 16, 2022 04:40 AM EST By Jess Smith

Following last week's blockbuster trade, James Harden is now ready to deliver the Philadelphia 76ers' first championship in almost 40 years.

Baptism Invalid: Arizona Priest's Decades of Baptism Declared Void by the Catholic Church Because of One Wrong Word | Here's How to Check If Your Baptism Is Valid

Feb 15, 2022 11:06 PM EST By Jess Smith

The Diocese of Phoenix concluded that an Arizona priest’s mix-up of a single word during the baptisms he performed over his career made them all invalid.

Mexico Scientist Confesses to Spying on a U.S. Government Informant in Miami for Russia

Feb 15, 2022 08:51 PM EST By Jess Smith

A prominent Mexican scientist pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge of being co-opted by Russian agents into surveilling a U.S. government informant in Miami.

James Harden Is Now a 76ers After Buzzer Beater Trade From Brooklyn Nets, but When Will His 1st Game for Philadelphia Be?

Feb 12, 2022 01:06 AM EST By Jess Smith

Although newly acquired superstar guard James Harden has officially joined the Philadelphia 76ers, his debut will have to wait.

Suspected Gunman And Woman Dead, 9 Police Officers Injured In South Phoenix Shooting

South Phoenix Shooting: Suspected Gunman and Woman Dead, 9 Police Officers Injured

Feb 11, 2022 09:21 PM EST By Jess Smith

An hours-long barricade situation and shooting at a home near 51st Avenue and Broadway early Friday morning left nine Phoenix police officers hurt, and two people, including the suspected gunman, dead.

Colombia: Cocaine Worth $145 Million Seized From Submarine — the Biggest Cocaine Bust in 2 Years by Military

Feb 11, 2022 10:44 AM EST By Jess Smith

The Armes Forces of Colombia intercepted a million-dollar submarine with four tons of cocaine en route to Central America.

Mexico: 5th Journalist Dead This 2022 as Media Killings Continue to Rise

Feb 11, 2022 08:35 AM EST By Jess Smith

Another Mexican journalist was shot and killed in southern Mexico on Thursday, authorities said.

Kanye West Threatens to Quit Coachella if Billie Eilish Doesn’t Apologize for ‘Dissing’ Travis Scott – Here's Her Response

Feb 11, 2022 01:38 AM EST By Jess Smith

Kanye West on Thursday threatened to quit Coachella if Billie Eilish does not apologize for "dissing" Travis Scott.

NBA All-Star Draft: Who's Playing in Team LeBron and Team Durant?

Feb 10, 2022 10:20 PM EST By Jess Smith

The two teams for the 2022 All-Star game have officially been decided as captains, LeBron James and Kevin Durant drafted their teams for the game later this month on Tuesday night on TNT.

Tesla Tax Bill Shock: Why Is Elon Musk’s EV Company Paying Zero Federal Tax Despite $5.5 Billion Income?

Feb 10, 2022 08:34 PM EST By Jess Smith

Elon Musk has stated that his income tax bill is on track to be the greatest in U.S. history – over $11 billion. Tesla, on the other hand, appears to be uninterested in paying anything.

Latina-Owned Lifestyle Brand Bella Doña Collaborates With NFL Ahead of Super Bowl

Feb 10, 2022 09:01 AM EST By Jess Smith

Hand-picked by the NFL to be part of the "Origins Collection," a Latina-owned lifestyle brand, Bella Doña or Bella Dona, will now collaborate with the NFL.

Bob Saget Death: New Details in 'Full House' Actor's Death Revealed

Feb 10, 2022 08:31 AM EST By Jess Smith

The Orange County medical examiner's office in Florida revealed Bob Saget's cause of death, his family said Wednesday.

NBA Trade Deadline: Expert Predictions and Last Minute Trade Rumors Before Feb. 10 Deadline

Feb 10, 2022 02:54 AM EST By Jess Smith

The NBA's annual trade deadline grows closer by the hour, and as such, the deals are beginning to trickle in.

Mexico City Officials in Hot Water for Giving Anti-Parasitic Drug to Thousands of COVID-19 Patients

Feb 10, 2022 02:34 AM EST By Jess Smith

A U.S. academic site blasted Mexico City officials for giving an anti-parasitic drug to thousands of people who tested positive for COVID-19.

Anthony Johnson Cause of Death: Autopsy on ‘Friday’ Actor Highlights 'Chronic Ethanol Use'

Feb 09, 2022 09:16 PM EST By Jess Smith

Nearly five months after the death of “Friday” star Anthony Johnson, an autopsy report has revealed that the 55-year-old died from excessive alcohol use, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office.

Uber, VEMO Team up to Add Hundreds of Electric Vehicles to Mexico City's Fleet

Feb 09, 2022 08:37 AM EST By Jess Smith

Mexican electric car provider VEMO and U.S. car-hailing platform Uber have partnered to boost the number of electric vehicles in the platform's Mexico City fleet.

Mexico Defends Fishermen as U.S. Bans Mexican Fishing Boats From Ports Due to Illegal Fishing

Feb 09, 2022 07:06 AM EST By Jess Smith

In response to the U.S. government's decision to ban Mexican fishing vessels from entering U.S. ports due to poaching, Mexico on Tuesday defended its fishermen.

Clippers' Marcus Morris Thrown out of Game After Hitting Ja Morant in the Face in Loss to Memphis Grizzlies

Feb 09, 2022 04:21 AM EST By Jess Smith

Clippers' Marcus Morris Sr. was ejected in the Los Angeles game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night after hitting Ja Morant in the face.

Elon Musk Slams Traditional Media Over “Relentless Hatestream” – “It’s a Big Planet!”

Feb 08, 2022 10:06 PM EST By Jess Smith

CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk took to Twitter early Tuesday morning to criticize traditional media for spreading a "relentless hatestream" of negative news, claiming it does not give an accurate representation of reality.