Staten Island residents protest outside a closed Catholic school-turned-migrant shelter on Staten Island, N.Y., on Aug. 28. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Staten Island residents protest outside a closed Catholic school-turned-migrant shelter on Staten Island, N.Y., on Aug. 28. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Up until recently,
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This day in sports history: National anthem protests hit the NFL, Babe Ruth smashes records
The end of September is mostly dedicated to the MLB Postseason and the best of the best baseball has to offer chasing immortality and a place in the record books. September 24th features several instances of guys like Babe Ruth reaching new heights in their careers. Ruth was on the
NFL ref hits Seahawks' Geno Smith with great line as QB protests penalty: 'I’m talking to America here'
NFL referee Alex Kemp went viral in the fourth quarter of a game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon with a zinger aimed at Geno Smith. The quip came after Smith was flagged for intentional grounding. Smith dropped back to pass and fired a ball
Woody Allen Draws Protests and Praise at the Venice Film Festival
It has been six years since Woody Allen had a film released in the United States, but the Venice Film Festival was still eager to roll out the red carpet for the 87-year-old director’s latest effort. However, not everyone there welcomed the filmmaker with open arms. On Monday, his new
Texas lawmaker slams ‘horrific hypocrisy’ of protests at women’s sports bill signing: ‘Absolutely ridiculous’
A Texas lawmaker slammed protests that erupted at the ceremonial signing of the Save Women’s Sports Act at Texas Women’s University in Denton last week, calling demands for tolerance amid heated demonstrations a “horrific hypocrisy.” Republican state Sen. Tan Parker, a co-author of Senate Bill 15, was present during the
Climate protests at UCI World Championships call attention to org’s policy on transgender female athletes
Five demonstrators were arrested on day four of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, on Sunday in connection with a climate protest that also called out the sport governing body’s recent policy change that banned transgender athletes from women’s events. Sunday’s race was delayed for more than
Up First briefing: Climate worsens heat waves; Israel protests; Emmett Till monument
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Climate change is not only making heat waves more common — it’s also
After a Year of Protests, the Toll Rises for Museums and Activists
Two climate activists made a beeline for a beautiful Monet painting exhibited at the National Museum in Sweden on a recent Wednesday morning. They wanted to convey the urgency of the environmental crisis — pollution, global warming and other man-made disasters — that could turn the artist’s gorgeous gardens at
Up First briefing: Sweden's NATO approval; Israel protests; Emmy predictions
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to secure parliamentary approval for Sweden
In Miami, members of Congress mark 2021 Cuban protests anniversary with new hopes
Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, seen in 2021. He led a bipartisan meeting of U.S. members of Congress Monday on politics in Cuba. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, seen in 2021. He led a bipartisan meeting of U.S. members of Congress Monday