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Republicans demand answers from West Point over pronoun 'play acting' training session

Republican Reps. Michael Waltz and Jim Banks demanded answers from West Point regarding the school's role-play exercise for cadets on "respecting the pronouns people prefer."

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Financial advisor says consumers shouldn’t be concerned about health of banking industry

Amid the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in New York last week, the United States treasury secretary reaffirmed to Americans Thursday that their money is safe.

Lawmakers are split on how to respond to the recent bank failures

Days after the failure of two regional banks shook the financial industry, lawmakers say they want answers but disagree on what role Congress should play right now.

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"Everything Everywhere All at Once" wins big at 95th Academy Awards

The sci-fi action comedy took home seven awards, including best picture and best director.

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Cocaine Bear joins Elizabeth Banks on stage at the Oscars

Banks presented the award for best visual effects alongside a co-presenter in a head-to-toe bear costume.

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US Merchant Marine Academy rescinds vaccine mandate days after accusations of 'iIlegal attack'

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy lifted its vaccine mandate Friday after receiving a letter from Rep. Jim Banks calling it unconstitutional and "an illegal attack."

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Elite bodybuilder says hack squats are his go-to move for a leaner waist and bulking up leg muscles

Erin Banks said he's seen major leg muscle gains by incorporating hack squats into his lower body workouts to work his quads instead of his core.

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McConnell to appear at fundraiser for Trump ally Jim Banks' Senate campaign

Indiana GOP Rep. Jim Banks is by far and away the favorite to win his state's open Senate seat in 2024, and he's getting support from current members of the conference.

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Republican Indiana legislator launches campaign to fill Rep. Banks' seat

Republican Indiana state Sen. Andy Zay has entered the race to replace Rep. Jim Banks, who is retiring to run for U.S. Sen. Mike Braun's open seat.

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Black Baltimoreans fight to save homes from redevelopment

Residents of a historically Black neighborhood in west Baltimore filed a complaint this week asking federal officials to investigate whether the city's redevelopment policies are violating fair housing laws by disproportionately displacing Black and low-income residents to make way for so-called urban renewal projects.

Finally, a Payday for European Bank Investors

Profit momentum and a regulatory green light on payouts drive European bank shares after more than a decade of underperformance

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Pentagon salaries for diversity, equity, inclusion staff capped at $31K under Cotton, Banks bill

Republicans are pushing a new bill that would cap the salaries of the Pentagon's diversity, equity and inclusion employees at $31,000.

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Congressman Jim Banks jumps into race for open Indiana Senate seat

Congressman Jim Banks of Indiana has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate seat being given up by fellow Republican Mike Braun.

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Indiana Rep. Jim Banks picks up Senate endorsement from Tom Cotton

Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton endorsed his House GOP colleague Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, hours after Banks launched his campaign.

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Rep. Jim Banks, a Trump ally, announces bid for U.S. Senate in Indiana

Banks isn’t likely to have the GOP field to himself in the Republican-leaning state.

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Indiana Rep. Jim Banks launches 2024 Senate run, highlights record as ‘conservative fighter’

Republican Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana on Tuesday formally announced his candidacy for the Senate in a 2024 run to succeed GOP Sen. Mike Braun.

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GOP Rep. Banks jumps into race for open Indiana Senate seat

Congressman Jim Banks of Indiana has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate seat being given up by fellow Republican Mike Braun.

GOP Rep. Banks jumps into race for open Indiana Senate seat

Republican Rep. Jim Banks, a combative defender of former President Donald Trump, announced on Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate seat from Indiana being vacated by GOP Sen. Mike Braun. Banks is the first candidate to formally enter the Senate race since Braun said in December that he would forgo a 2024 reelection bid and run instead for Indiana governor. Banks’ announcement comes days after Donald Trump Jr. and the Washington-based anti-tax Club for Growth began attacking former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels as insufficiently conservative while Daniels ponders whether to also seek the Senate seat.

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Appreciation for Russell Banks, the American novelist who died Saturday

An appreciation for Russell Banks, the American novelist who died Jan. 7, 2023.

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McCarthy's struggles point to troubles ahead for his office, his party and Congress

The memory of the speakership fights leading up to the Civil War remind us that the consequences of dysfunction in the national government affect us all.

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Ex-WWE star makes return to pro wrestling for new company under different ring name

Mercedes Moné made her debut in New Japan Pro Wrestling at Wrestle Kingdom 17 on Wednesday after her run as Sasha Banks in WWE came to an official end.

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The Magic Kingdom by Russell Banks book review

"The Magic Kingdom," by Russell Banks, reveals how a utopian Shaker community in Florida rose and fell in the early 20th century.

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Honorary Oscar awards celebrate Fox, Weir, Warren and Palcy

Four standing ovations in one night might seem a little over-the-top, even by Hollywood standards, but at the Governors Awards Saturday night, where Michael J.

Rep. Banks says GOP must ‘do everything we can’ to block amnesty after Schumer renews Dem push

Rep. Jim Banks, the head of the Republican Study Committee, is calling for Republicans to oppose amnesty for illegal immigrants and do "everything we can" to stop it.

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Tyra Banks Angers 'Dancing With The Stars' Fans With Reaction To Bruno Tonioli's On-Set Fall: 'Who Do I Have To Pay'

Dancing with the Stars fans had enough during Monday’s episode of ABC’s long-running reality competition show.

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Rep. Jim Banks: Debt limit would be "major leverage point" for House GOP majority

The GOP congressman said Republicans "are uniformly in support of using that moment as an opportunity to do something about spending."

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Tyra Banks Anger 'Dancing With The Stars' Fans For Her Comments During Selma Blair's Last Dance: 'Get Rid Of Her'

Tyra Banks is upsetting Dancing with the Stars viewers once again with her annoying, cringy comments.

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The new Jan. 6 video, and the other baseless GOP claim about Pelosi

Republicans have baselessly suggested Pelosi might have delayed the National Guard on Jan. 6. But new video shows her quite keen to get the Guard in, and the claim didn't make much sense before, either.

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Ben Gordon's ex-girlfriend says former NBA player was targeted by a 'Karen' who recognized him

Former NBA player Ben Gordon's ex-girlfriend says a "Karen" who recognized him decided to "take advantage of the situation" and target the athlete after he allegedly hit his son.

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Credit Suisse Isn’t the Lehman Moment You’re Looking For

The Swiss lender may be vulnerable, but let’s not compare apples and oranges on potential outcomes.

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Suspended Baltimore police officer enters Alford plea in second-degree murder case of stepson

Eric Glenn Banks Jr., a suspended police officer in Baltimore, entered an Alford plea in a second-degree murder case regarding the death of his teenage stepson.

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Financial markets are a mess around the world. Big investors have someone to blame.

Customarily, the Fed and other central banks do as much as they can to keep markets calm and keep the economy on track. But now they're seen as the ones stoking volatility.

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Children return to school in Seattle after weeklong strike

Children are back in school in Seattle following a weeklong teachers strike that delayed the start of classes.

Fall books a broad mix of literary and commercial favorites

Anticipation has been growing all year for one of the fall’s likeliest bestsellers, Colleen Hoover’s “It Starts With Us.”.

The AI of the tiger: A high-tech bid to save an iconic species

Campaigners want help building a database of images of tigers' unique coats, hoping artificial intelligence can help them save the animals from extinction.

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Premature rally? It's too early to talk of central bank 'peak hawkishness,' strategist says

It's too soon to talk about peak hawkishness from central banks, according to Barclays' Jean-Paul Jaegers.

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Bank of America is more bullish than JPMorgan. Here's what that means for Wall Street and the economy

Earnings show that banks focused on Wall Street business are more pessimistic than banks that mostly serve Main Street. It's Bank of America vs. JP Morgan.

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All big US banks pass Fed's annual 'stress tests'

The nation’s 3 biggest banks have enough capital to withstand a severe economic contraction.

Arron Banks loses Russia libel case against Carole Cadwalladr

Brexit campaigner Arron Banks tried to sue the investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr for libel.

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Azealia Banks storms off stage at Wynwood Pride after arriving late. What set her off?

Rapper Azealia Banks was supposed to take the main stage at Wynwood Pride at 1 a.m. Saturday. But when she arrived hours later, her set didn’t last long.

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Column: Spring football league's time has come ... and gone

Give it up, USFL. A revived United States Football League — borrowing the moniker and team nicknames from a league that went out of business 36 years ago — launched last month with all regular-season games being played in Birmingham, Alabama. USFL, The Sequel is following a familiar formula for spring football in recent years: a bunch of unknown players, sloppy play and games played in front of mostly empty seats.

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What Block Trades Are and Why the SEC’s Investigating

Selling one share of stock can be simple: It generally goes for whatever price other shares of the same company are trading for at the moment. Selling large numbers of shares can be complicated, since the very act of selling can drive down the price -- especially if others get wind of a big stake being sold. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Justice Department are digging into how such “block trades” work, specifically into how bankers work with hedge funds to privately carry out s

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Republicans target Mickey Mouse copyright after Disney opposes Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law

"Under current law, Disney loses its Mickey Mouse copyright on January 1, 2024," Banks said in a letter to Disney, adding that he will not support an extension on the copyright.

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Mom in labor says she was turned away from NC hospital. ‘My baby deserved better’

The mom and baby are healthy after she said she gave birth in the parking lot of a convenience store.

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What Block Trades Are and Why the SEC’s Investigating

Selling one share of stock can be simple: It generally goes for whatever price other shares of the same company are trading for at the moment. Selling large numbers of shares can be complicated, since the very act of selling can drive down the price -- especially if others get wind of a big stake being sold. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Justice Department are digging into how such “block trades” work, specifically into how bankers work with hedge funds to privately carry out s

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Less than 1% of all FDIC-insured banks are Black-owned, according to the FDIC

Between 1888 and 1934, there were 134 Black-owned banks. Today, there are only 20 Black-owned banks that qualify as Minority Depository Institutions.

cnbc.com

How to Tell If China’s Property Clampdown Has Peaked

Judging whether China is ready to give private property developers a break has become essential to investors looking at the sector’s stressed stocks and bonds. But the Communist Party’s opaque style means they are forced to rely on media reports to learn about new measures, the impact of which can be ambiguous. Developers themselves aren’t always clear on their plans to raise cash or pay down debt. That’s prompting money managers to look instead at indicators such as sales data, household loans,

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What Block Trades Are and Why the SEC’s Investigating

Selling one share of stock can be simple: It generally goes for whatever price other shares of the same company are trading for at the moment. Selling large numbers of shares can be complicated, since the very act of selling can drive down the price -- especially if others get wind of a big stake being sold. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Justice Department are digging into how such “block trades” work, specifically into how bankers work with hedge funds to privately carry out s

washingtonpost.com

Russia's incursion into Ukraine heightens the chance of policy mistakes by global central banks

As fears of an all-out invasion of Ukraine by Russia heighten, spikes in energy prices and knock-on economic effects could spell trouble for central banks.

cnbc.com

What Block Trades Are and Why the SEC’s Investigating

Selling one share of stock can be simple: It generally goes for whatever price other shares of the same company are trading for at the moment. Selling large numbers of shares can be complicated, since the very act of selling can drive down the price -- especially if others get wind of a big stake being sold. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Justice Department are digging into how such “block trades” work, specifically into how bankers work with hedge funds to privately carry out s

washingtonpost.com

Indiana Rep. Banks facing 'insurrection' ballot challenge

An Indiana congressman who was rejected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as the top Republican for the committee investigating last year’s U.S. Capitol insurrection is fending off an effort to remove his name from this year's election ballot. The challenge to Rep. Jim Banks’ candidacy is at least the second across the country against a Republican House member citing a portion of a post-Civil War amendment to the U.S. Constitution pertaining to insurrections against the United States. Banks, an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump and leader of the influential Republican Study Committee, has denounced the ballot challenge as frivolous.

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European banks told to step up cyberattack defenses amid Russia-Ukraine crisis

Banks across the euro zone are being told to increase their cyber defenses with the region's regulator saying the issue should be a top priority for the sector.

cnbc.com

Kids' Shows Are Dominating The Streaming Service Industry

One streaming analyst said the demand for children's content surged 58% between the start of 2020 and the fall of 2021.

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U.S. banks close record number of retail branches in 2021, Wells Fargo shutters most

U.S. banks closed a record number of retail branches in 2021 as customers increasingly turn to digital banking and the industry consolidates.

cnbc.com

Banks Are an Odd Place to Keep Your Crypto

There’s no clear advantage to choosing a traditional financial institution to manage your digital currency.

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US stocks end lower, marking 3rd losing week in the last 4

Stocks closed lower on Wall Street, marking their third losing week in the last four.

Washington Post Real Estate section, freelancer win awards in national journalism competition

Journalism group honors stories centering on the pandemic and racial disparities in housing.

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Saule Omarova gets candid: Banks sank her nomination to become a key regulator

Days after withdrawing her nomination to become a key banking regulator, Omarova blames banks for distorting her research and creating an ugly environment.

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JoJo Siwa to join same-sex couple on 'Dancing With Stars'

Pop star JoJo Siwa will compete as part of the first same-sex pairing on “Dancing With the Stars” for the show’s upcoming 30th season.

Joining Trump at border, GOP congressman eyes path to power

A little-known Indiana congressman is becoming an influential voice in the Republican Party.

New this week: 'We Are Lady Parts' & a third 'The Conjuring'

This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Liz Phair, Lloyd Banks and Joe Walsh.

English rockers Genesis announce 1st U.S. tour in 14 years

English rock band Genesis is returning to the U.S. for their first tour in 14 years.

Stocks rise, erasing most of S&P 500's weekly losses

Stocks are closing higher Friday, reversing their week-long rut.

Asian shares mixed after Wall St. fall, mixed market signs

People walk past a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index in Hong Kong Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Asian shares were mixed in listless trading Tuesday after U.S. stocks finished mostly lower as cause for optimism, such as the Suez Canal reopening, mixed with caution about the vaccine rollout. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)BEIJING – Asian shares were mixed in listless trading Tuesday after U.S. stocks finished mostly lower as cause for optimism, such as the Suez Canal reopening, mixed with caution about the vaccine rollout. The Russell 2000 index of smaller company stocks fell more than the broader market, shedding 62.80 points, or 2.8%, to 2,158.68. Weighing on stocks at the same time, though, are worries about a coming rise in inflation and possibly too-ebullient prices across the market.

S&P 500 returns to a record high after best day in weeks

Stocks rose in afternoon trading on Wall Street Friday with technology companies and banks leading the way higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 453.40 points, or 1.4%, to 33,072.88, and both it and the S&P 500 set all-time highs. The higher yields helped lift stocks of banks, in part because higher interest rates allow them to make bigger profits from making loans. Steelmaker Nucor climbed 8.9% for the biggest gain in the S&P 500, and miner Freeport-McMoRan rose 5.9%. AdSince interest rates began rising last autumn, tech stocks have been most caught within the the market's crosswinds.

Wall Street closes higher after Fed says will keep rates low

Shares are opening mostly lower on Wall Street, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, as investors cautiously await the U.S. central banks latest assessment on the economy. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)TOKYO – Stocks closed higher Wednesday, reversing an early slide after the Federal Reserve reassured Wall Street that it expects to keep its key interest rate near zero through 2023. Wall Street has been anxious about the potential for higher inflation to drive up bond yields further and has been looking for signs that the central bank shares its concerns. After Powell spoke stocks gradually pivoted higher and bond yields fell. AdAt least some Fed officials appear to be closer to tightening up the central bank’s ultra-low-rate policies.

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher after Fed pledge

Major indexes are off to a mixed start on Wall Street as gains for banks and industrial companies are offset by losses in Big Tech stocks like Apple and Amazon. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)BANGKOK – Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher Thursday after the Federal Reserve chairman said the U.S. central bank is in no hurry to withdraw support for the economy. Overnight, Wall Street hit a new high after chairman Jerome Powell said the Fed sees no sign inflation might rise out of control. Global stock prices have soared over the past six months on hopes for a coronavirus vaccine and central bank promises of abundant credit to support struggling economies. The central bank earlier indicated it would let the economy “run hot” to make sure a recovery is well-established following the deepest slump since the 1930s.

Virus-muffled Mardi Gras hits New Orleans' party-loving soul

People walk past parts of Mardi Gras floats past and present, at Mardi Gras World, where Kern Studios creates and stores some of their floats, in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. New Orleans' annual pre-Lenten Mardi Gras celebration is muted this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Mardi Gras joy is muted this year in New Orleans as authorities seek to stifle the coronavirus's spread. Mardi Gras joy is muted this year in New Orleans as authorities seek to stifle the coronavirus's spread. None of it is worth putting people's lives in danger.”AdNew Orleans' Mardi Gras has had hard times before.

S&P 500 closes wobbly week at new record high

The S&P 500 rose 0.5% after spending most of the day wavering between small gains and losses. The S&P 500 rose 18.45 points to 3,934.83, while the Dow gained 27.70 points, or 0.1% to 31,458.40. Despite a week of mostly minor gains and losses for the broader market, the S&P 500 notched its second straight weekly gain. Roughly 75% of companies in the S&P 500 have released results, showing overall growth of 2.8%, according to FactSet. Genetic analytics company Illumina jumped 11.9% for the biggest gains in the S&P 500 following its encouraging earnings report.

Jacksonville fashion brand steps in to help woman with cancer battle

More Black women under the age of 45 dies of breast cancer each year than any other group. It’s a slap in the face,” Jessica Florence, a senior at Florida A&M University Senior. “May 25, 2016, I was diagnosed with stage 3A breast cancer. But just last year, after 3 missed diagnoses, she finally found out she had stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Banks has now turned her pain into purpose - by helping Florence pay her cancer treatments with the Jessica Dress.

Alabama’s Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans

Lawrence, the likely first pick in the next NFL draft, made AP All-America for the first time in his career. ___The 2020 AP All-America team:FIRST TEAMOffenseQuarterback — Mac Jones, junior, Alabama. Running backs — Najee Harris, senior, Alabama; Breece Hall, sophomore, Iowa State. Guards — Ben Cleveland, senior, Georgia; Tommy Kraemer, senior, Notre Dame. Safeties — Kyle Hamilton, sophomore, Notre Dame; Tykee Smith, sophomore, West Virginia.

Fields, No. 5 Ohio St run away from Huskers in opener, 52-17

5 Ohio State shook off the rust in the first half and then buried Nebraska the rest of the way. Then came Fields' nifty touchdown run and a 55-yard scoop and score by Buckeyes cornerback Sevyn Banks, and Ohio State had it under control. “That's one heck of a run right there," Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. It is believed to be the smallest crowd to watch an Ohio State game since sometime before 1910. Ohio State: Faces No.

Asian shares rise after Wall Street gains on solid earnings

Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, cheered by the gains on Wall Street as investors welcomed a batch of solid earnings reports from U.S. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)TOKYO – Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, cheered by the gains on Wall Street as investors welcomed a batch of solid earnings reports from U.S. companies. Asian shares have tracked the moves on Wall Street lately, as much of the region's export-dependent economies depend on robust trade, slammed by the coronavirus pandemic. Technology, communication and financial stocks powered most of the gains on Wall Street. Insurer the Travelers Cos. gained 5.6% after its latest earnings topped Wall Street's estimates, thanks partly to lower-than-expected losses on claims.

Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

Jeudy is active for the Bucs game as Denver quarterback Jeff Driskel makes his first start while Drew Lock recovers from a shoulder injury. Cardinals: QB Brett Hundley, WR Christian Kirk, RB Eno Benjamin, OL Mason Cole, OL Josh Miles, DL Leki Fotu. ___CHICAGO AT ATLANTABears: CB Duke Shelley, OG Arlington Hambright, NT Daniel McCullers, WR RIley Ridley, OLB Trevis GipsonFalcons: WR Julio Jones, CB A.J. Browns: WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, CB Greedy Williams, LB Jacob Phillips, Olivier Vernon, Evan Brown and WR Rashard Higgins. Brown, CB Chris Jackson OLB Derick Roberson, C Aaron Brewer, TE Geoff Swaim, DT Matt DickersonVikings: WR Tajaé Sharpe, WR K.J.

Barrymore sets high standard in her models as talk show host

NEW YORK – Drew Barrymore is setting a high standard for herself as she joins the world of daytime talk show hosts on Monday. “We’re all human beings on this planet going through our lives and our journeys and there’s a way to connect through that,” Barrymore said. I’ve never lived in that space.”“The Drew Barrymore Show,” retrofitted for the coronavirus era, is being distributed by CBS Television. Bill Carroll, a veteran television consultant and expert in the syndication market, said he’s impressed that Barrymore is shooting high. Yes, some may regard Barrymore as slightly loopy and hippie-dippie (“we’re all human beings on this planet”), but it’s more endearing than annoying.

A Long-Overdue 'Tip of the Cap' to baseball's Black pioneers

Not long after, with many of its best players gradually following Robinsons path, the Negro Leagues ceased operations. President Clinton said he chose a Chicago Cubs cap in honor of Ernie Banks, the late Hall of Famer who got his start in the Negro Leagues. Long before that, the Negro Leagues made baseball better and America better.The celebration was moved online after a major league-wide tribute to baseballs Black pioneers scheduled for June 27 was shelved along with the games because of the coronavirus pandemic. So then I thought, How about a virtual tip of the cap?''' I always felt if there was going to be conversations about race in sports, the Negro Leagues should be at the center, because thats the story: They triumphed over adversity.

Retailers look to boost sales, German car sales weak

The company had reopened 367 stores as of May 30, with approximately 30 additional stores reopening the week of May 31. Total comparable store sales declined 27.6%, but online sales soared nearly 300%. Kirkland's currently has 357 of its 404 stores open to customers. One bright spot was online sales, which rose 32.3% in the quarter. In the last month of the quarter, online sales jumped 97%.

Business, government operate under new rules, market rallies

Following are developments Monday related to national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus. The iPhone maker reopened five U.S. stores last week in Idaho, Alabama, South Carolina and Alaska. Ireland is taking its first steps out of lockdown, with some stores reopening and outdoor work resuming. In Kazakhstans capital, some mosques, markets cafes and restaurants reopened Monday. In Azerbaijan, cafes and restaurants reopened in the capital, Baku, and four others cities.

Small business relief program launches, hits snags

Many small business owners ran into bureaucratic or technological road blocks. A major trade group for small businesses complained that too many of its members were “shut out” from getting loans. Bank of America alone said 75,000 small businesses had applied for $7 billion of loans. Bank of America, for example, said the loans were available to customers who had business deposit accounts and business loans with the bank. “Small business owners have had their applications filled out.

Urgent question from small businesses: When will aid arrive?

That's the urgent question for small business owners who have been devastated by the coronavirus outbreak. “Relief can’t come soon enough — we’re a cash business with small margins," says Rammel, who is looking to Small Business Administration loans. The rescue package signed into law Friday provides for Small Business Administration loans to companies as well as to sole proprietors and freelancers. And the Federal Reserve plans to set up a program to lend directly to small business owners. On its face, the rescue aid appears to address some of the most vital needs of small businesses, notably their ability to maintain or hire back furloughed workers eventually.

Stunner in the ATL: Ga Tech upsets No. 5 Louisville 64-58

5 Cardinals were dealt a stunning 64-58 loss by Georgia Tech on Wednesday night, snapping their 10-game winning streak. “It was an ugly game, a muddy game,” Mack said. Give credit to Jose Alvarado, who not only led Georgia Tech with 18 points but did a stellar defensive job on Nwora. “To make those two plays in that sequence, that was the game,” Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner said. Georgia Tech: Have a week off before heading to Wake Forest next Wednesday.

Hilary Duff Finally Shows Her Kids 'The Lizzie McGuire Movie'

Hilary Duff's children watched The Lizzie McGuire Movie on Sunday, and quickly learned what dreams are made of. "Family viewing of Lizzie McGuire movie," Koma captioned the adorable video, which Duff reposted on her own Instagram. Hilary Duff watching The Lizzie McGuire Movie with her boyfriend and 2 kids pic.twitter.com/7J6Kc3fqWw Lizzie McGuire (@ImLizzieM) September 29, 2019The family's Sunday movie screening comes one day after Duff celebrated her 32nd birthday with an epic bash held at her and Koma's home. See the cute pics below:InstagramInstagramInstagramDuff will be reprising her role as Lizzie McGuire in Disney+'s upcoming revival series, 15 years after she said goodbye to the character. RELATED CONTENT:Hilary Duff Reveals Lizzie McGuire Is Engaged in Upcoming Reboot -- But It's Not to GordoHilary Duff Says Returning for 'Lizzie McGuire' Revival Is 'Surreal' (Exclusive)'Lizzie McGuire' Revival Series With Hilary Duff Is Coming to Disney+

Elizabeth Banks on Why Ariana Grande Was 'So Perfect' to Produce the 'Charlie's

"Ariana Grande came in really early on to executive produce the soundtrack for the movie. Banks continued to gush over Grande, saying, "She's just so perfect and she really loves Charlie's Angels." They were angels, they still are angels -- the original angels and Charlie's still Charlie and Bosley's just a rank now." Charlie's Angels hits theaters Nov. 15. RELATED CONTENT:Kristen Stewart Reveals She Can't Get This 'Charlie's Angels' Song Out of Her Head (Exclusive)Lucy Liu Shares What She Thinks of 'Charlie's Angels' Reboot (Exclusive)Watch Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott in First Look at 'Charlie's Angels' Trailer

Kristen Stewart Reveals She Can't Get This 'Charlie's Angels' Song Out of Her

"I would like everyone to stop posting that song," Stewart said with a laugh. Realizing that her off-the-cuff remark could be misinterpreted as negative, Stewart quickly added, "Actually, what I mean is, Charlie's Angels is sick and I love that song. As for Banks, Stewart had nothing but reverence and praise, especially for her determination and artistic fortitude. And [Grande] so perfect [for this soundtrack] and she really loves Charlie's Angels, and it's been a dream." Charlie's Angels hits theaters Nov. 15.

Chris Pratt Shows Off His Modeling Skills and Credits Tyra Banks: 'I'm F**king Working It

Im f***ing working it girl.Banks loved the shout out and commented on the post, You are indeed working it. Star Student!Another fan of Pratts moves was his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, who wrote, WORK IT BABY with two hand-clapping emojis. Aww man, Im lucky, Pratt told ET. I feel really good, really blessed. For more from the couple, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Chris Pratt Says He's 'Lucky' to Be Married to Katherine Schwarzenegger (Exclusive)Shirtless Chris Pratt Has Beach Day With Wife Katherine Schwarzenegger & His 'Parks and Rec' Co-Star Rob LoweChris Pratt Gushes Over 'Honeymoon Phase' With Katherine Schwarzenegger

The Man Behind the Movie: Brian Banks Reflects on His Life Story That Inspired Feature Film

I never thought that Id be in this position, but I am, and Im thankful, Banks said. The life Banks was creating for himself as a teenager ended in 2002, when he was charged with the rape and kidnapping of someone he had known since childhood. At 17 years old and with only 10 minutes to make a decision that would determine the rest of his life, Banks took his attorneys advice and accepted the deal. I can honestly say that, beyond this film, hes one of my best friends, Banks said. He's crawling, he's pulling up on things and standing up, he's saying mama and baba already, he's sitting up on his own.

Tyra Banks Returns to Harvard Business School -- See Her Dorm Room!

The 45-year-old supermodel took to Instagram on Thursday to share a shot of herself in her dorm room at Harvard Business School. In the black-and-white snap, Banks is sitting on her bed with a contemplative look on her face. "I am sitting in my @harvardhbs dorm pondering the massive undertaking of @ModelLand that launches later this year," she captioned the pic, referencing her upcoming ticketed attraction. "I came to the business school many years ago with the #ModelLand dream in mind and now launch is so close." "I am doing a big search for the very first Modelland models and when I say models, I don't mean professional models that are signed to modeling agencies," Banks said.

Regulator says trade war hurting banks in US farm states

(CNN) - Banks in America's heartland have found themselves in the crossfire of President Donald Trump's trade war with China. The tit-for-tat tariffs with China "certainly" have negative consequences for banks in farm states, FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams said in an interview on Wednesday. The escalation suggests the trade war, and the impact on American farmers, is not going away any time soon. As the trade war lingers, farmers continue to suffer. FDIC chief: Banks are doing 'exceptionally well'The trade war is a dark patch in an otherwise bright landscape for America's banks, which continue to recover from the last decade's Great Recession.

Kristen Stewart Says She Was Misunderstood During 'Twilight' Fame: 'I Just Want

Stewart says her personality was misunderstood during the height of her Twilight fame because she wasn't chasing fame. "Who knows what ghosts are, but there is an energy that Im really sensitive to," she continues. Alisdair McLellanLast month, ET got the first look of the Charlie's Angels reboot directed by Elizabeth Banks, which also stars Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska and Noah Centineo. "I'm really excited for the world to meet the new Angels," Banks told ET during a visit to the Istanbul set. "We built this project on the shoulders of the amazing legacy of Charlie's Angels, the TV show [and] the movies in the 2000s.

Hilary Duff Mommy-Shamed for 8-Month-Old Daughter's Pierced Ears

Hilary Duff received backlash on social media after sharing a photo of her smiling 8-month-old daughter, which showed the little girl's pierced ears. She is seen holding her daughter, Banks, as the girl plays with her glasses. Small stud earrings could be seen on her ears, something that hadn't appeared in earlier photos. However, other follows came to Duff's defense, saying many other parents choose to pierce their baby's ears as well. Some shared that they too had had their ears pierced at young ages and don't even remember the experience.

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