ARLINGTON, TXPanicking at the realization that their personal reputations had been directly tied to the teams dismal performance in recent years, several members of the New York Giants were reportedly horrified to learn before Sundays game that their uniforms have their names on the back. Waitso the millions of people watching on national television can see who I am? said wide receiver Malik Nabers, scrambling to pull a hoodie over his jersey so as not to have his name associated with a historically awful Giants team coming off a 3-14 season. Oh God, this is a nightmare. I thought we were anonymous out there. Like, I told my family I play for the Chiefs. This is badreally, really bad. At press time, sources confirmed that multiple players were rushing to the equipment staff demanding blank jerseys with no names on the back.The post Giants Players Horrified To Learn Uniforms Have Names On Back appeared first on The Onion.

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President Donald Trump speaks to the White House Religious Liberty Commission during an event at the Museum of the Bible, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)2025-09-14T04:02:02Z With the Taliban barring women from college in her native Afghanistan, Bahara Saghari set her sights on pursuing higher education in the United States.Saghari, 21, practiced English up to eight hours per day for several years, eventually winning an offer to study business administration at a private liberal arts college in Illinois. She was hoping to arrive this fall, but her plans were derailed again, this time by President Donald Trumps travel ban.You think that finally you are going to your dream, and then something came up and like, everythings just gone, Saghari said.Thousands of students are among the people affected by the Trump administrations travel ban and restrictions on citizens from 19 countries, including many who now feel stranded after investing considerable time and money to come to the U.S.Some would-be international students are not showing up on American campuses this fall despite offers of admission because of logjams with visa applications, which the Trump administration slowed this summer while it rolled out additional vetting. Others have had second thoughts because of the administrations wider immigration crackdown and the abrupt termination of some students legal status. But none face bigger obstacles than the students hit with travel bans. Last year, the State Department issued more than 5,700 F-1 and J-1 visas which are used by foreign students and researchers to people in the 19 travel ban-affected countries between May and September. Citizens of Iran and Myanmar were issued more than half of the approved visas. The US is still the first choice for many studentsPouya Karami, a 17-year-old student from Shiraz, Iran, focused his college search entirely on the U.S. No other country offers the same research opportunities in science, he said. He was planning to study polymer chemistry this fall at Pittsburg State University in Kansas, but he had to shelve those plans because of the travel ban. Karami deferred admission until next year and is holding out hope. He is still preparing for his embassy interview and reaching out to U.S. politicians to reconsider the travel bans restrictions on students.Im doing everything I can about it, he said.The full travel ban affects citizens from 12 countries spanning Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean. It blocks most people from obtaining new visas, although some citizens from the banned countries are exempt, such as green card holders, dual citizens and some athletes. Seven other countries have tighter restrictions that also apply to student visas.When Trump announced the travel ban in June, he cited high visa overstay rates and national security threats from unstable or adversarial foreign governments as reasons for putting countries on the list. He has called some of the countries screening processes deficient and said he plans to keep the ban in place until identified inadequacies are addressed. Hopes of extended families ride on students In Myanmar, the family of one 18-year-old student made his education their top priority, saving paychecks for him to go abroad for college. They risked their stability so he could have the chance to live a better life, said the student, who asked to be identified by only his nickname, Gu Gu, because he is worried about being targeted by the Myanmar or U.S. government for expressing criticism.When he shared a screenshot of his acceptance letter to the University of South Florida in a family group chat, it exploded with celebratory emojis, Gu Gu said. He had been waiting for visa appointments to be announced when one night, his mother woke him to ask about news of a U.S. travel ban. In an instant, his plans to study at USF this fall were ruined.Many students his age in Myanmar have been drafted into the military or joined resistance groups since the military ousted the elected civilian government in 2021. While a civil war rages, he had been looking forward to simple freedoms in the U.S. like walking to school by himself or playing sports again. I was all in for U.S., so this kind of breaks my heart, said Gu Gu, who was unable to defer his acceptance. With the U.S.'s door closed, students are looking elsewhereSaghari, the Afghani student, postponed her July visa interview appointment in Pakistan to August after learning of the travel ban, but ultimately canceled it. Knox College denied her request to defer her admission. She later applied to schools in Europe but encountered issues with the admissions process. A German university told Saghari she would need to take another English proficiency test because an earlier score had expired, but taking the test the first time was already a challenge in Afghanistans political climate.She has been accepted to a Polish university on the condition she pay her tuition up front. She said her application is under review as the school validates her high school degree.Amir, a 28-year-old Iranian graduate who declined to provide his last name for fear of being targeted, wasnt able to travel to the U.S. to take a position as a visiting scholar. Instead, he has continued to work as a researcher in Tehran, saying it was difficult to focus after missing out on a fully funded opportunity to conduct research at the University of Pennsylvania. His professor at Penn postponed his research appointment until next year, but Amir said it feels like a shot in the dark.Hes been looking at research opportunities in Europe, which would require more time spent on applications and potentially learning a new language. He still would prefer to be in U.S., he said, but he isnt optimistic that the countrys foreign policy is going to change.You lose this idealistic view of the world. Like you think, if I work hard, if Im talented, if I contribute, I have a place somewhere else, basically somewhere you want to be, he said. And then you learn that, no, maybe people dont want you there. Thats kind of hard to deal with it.___Todd Feathers contributed to this report.___The Associated Press education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find APs standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at ap.org. MAKIYA SEMINERA Seminera is a state government reporter for The Associated Press. She is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. twitter mailto

United States' Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins the women's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)2025-09-14T11:55:49Z TOKYO (AP) Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the U.S. and Oblique Seville of Jamaica won the 100-meter finals at world championships Sunday in a changing of the guard in track.The 24-year-old Jefferson-Wooden blew away the field, finishing in 10.61 seconds to break ShaCarri Richardsons two-year-old world-championship record. Richardson barely squeezed into the final and finished fifth despite running a season-best 10.94.Seville, also 24 and who works with Usain Bolts old coach, Glen Mills, reeled in countryman Kishane Thompson for a win in 9.77. Defending world and Olympic champion Noah Lyles finished third. Bolt watched this one from a luxury box his first return to a big race since he exited the sport in 2017 and was high-fiving and hugging friends when he watched a Jamaican win the mens title for the first time since he left. There were some who argued Seville, not Thompson who adds this silver to his silver from Paris last year was the best young sprinter on the island. Seville has a winning record against Lyles, but has not been able to put it together in the biggest races. This time, he did getting the best start, but then falling behind by about two steps halfway through the race, and then, step-by-step, closing the gap on Thompson.The womens race was pretty much over as soon as it started. Jefferson-Wooden got about a step ahead of Julien Alfred in the lane next to her, then kept expanding her lead and ran hard through the line when she could have coasted. She ended with a .15-second margin over Jamaicas Tina Clayton the same gap Alfred, who finished third this time, beat Richardson by in Paris last year. This year was about accepting that I wanted to be a better athlete, and putting in the work to do so, Jefferson-Wooden said. Richardson, who trains with Jefferson-Wooden, wasnt the same runner as last year or the year before when she won worlds. After finishing third in her semifinal heat, she had to wait to see if shed get one of the last two spots. She did and started on the inside in Lane 2, but was never a factor. While Jefferson-Wooden jumped and shouted into the stands, Richardson slowly paced the inside of the track with her hands on hips.The second-place finish for Clayton kept Jamaica on the podium on the night its best female sprinter, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, said goodbye with a sixth-place finish.Now, the question becomes whether this is a one-off -- sometimes these things are in the year after the Olympics -- or if Jefferson-Wooden and Seville are the sprinters to watch with three years and counting until the LA Games. Jefferson-Wooden certainly looks like a force. A tenor sax player in high school, her college coach once said she sprinted with a form of a kid running on the street. She moved to Florida to train with Dennis Mitchell and alongside Richardson, whose trials and travails have overshadowed all of womens track for the past four years.But Jefferson-Wooden won the U.S. title in 2022 -- a year when Richardson was struggling -- and took the bronze medal at last years Olympics, after which she declared she was still a baby in the sport with plenty of time to learn. Now, shes got a piece of history the championship record and is .12 off the 1988 mark held by Florence Griffith-Joyner. Obviously, having the championship record, even though it was Carris, its mine now, Jefferson-Wooden said. Its kind of crazy to say that.Seville, meanwhile, got the stamp of approval from Bolt, whose coach, Mills, transformed him from a runner too gangly to kneel into the starting block into the greatest of all time. Seville has a ways to go to get there, but hes got a great friend to ask for some advice.___AP Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games

Leningrad Region Governor Alexander Drozdenko speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting in St. Petersburg, Russia, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. (Alexei Danichev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, File)2025-09-14T10:21:15Z Ukrainian drones overnight struck one of Russias largest oil refineries, sparking a fire, according to Russian officials and Ukraines military. The strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russias northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscows war effort. The facility, operated by Russian oil major Surgutneftegas, produces close to 17.7 million metric tons per year (355,000 barrels per day) of crude, and is one of Russias top three by output. More than three years since Russias full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drones have emerged as a key weapon for both sides. Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland on Wednesday, prompting NATO to send fighter jets to shoot them down and underlining long-held concerns that the fighting might spill over beyond Ukraines borders. According to Ukraines General Staff, explosions and a fire were reported at the Kirishi refinery. It posted a photo appearing to show a blaze and clouds of smoke against a night sky.Regional Gov. Alexander Drozdenko said three drones were downed overnight in the Kirishi area, with falling debris sparking a fire at the facility. He said no one was injured, and the blaze was put out. Russian officials did not immediately commented on the consequences of the strike. At least 80 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight over Russia, occupied Crimea and the adjacent Sea of Azov, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Russia remains the worlds second largest oil exporter, but a seasonal rise in demand and sustained Ukrainian drone strikes have caused gasoline shortages in recent weeks.Gas stations have run dry in some regions of the country, with motorists waiting in long lines and officials resorting to rationing or cutting off sales altogether.To try to ease the shortage, Russia has paused gasoline exports, with officials Wednesday declaring a full ban until Sept. 30 and a partial ban affecting traders and intermediaries until Oct. 31. Deadly incidents along Russias railsAlso in the Leningrad region, a diesel locomotive was derailed during the night, local Gov. Drozdenko said Sunday. The region surrounds but does not include Russias second city of St. Petersburg.Drozdenko said the locomotives driver was trapped in his cabin, and later died of his injuries while being transported to a hospital. He added an official probe would check for signs of sabotage.Separately, a bomb planted along railway lines in Russias Oryol region has killed three people, according to reports by local Gov. Andrey Klychkov. He said victims had been inspecting the track, and identified one as a member of Russias National Guard. According to Klychkovs posts, published late Saturday and Sunday, the incident happened near the town of Maloarkhangelsk, some 200 kilometers (120 miles) from the Ukrainian border. Russian officials did not immediately comment on what caused it. ___Follow APs coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine

A detail view of a Hispanic Heritage Month goal post wrap during the second half of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. The Ravens defeated the Cowboys 28-25. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)2025-09-14T13:15:11Z Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the U.S. to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people.This year, the Trump administrations immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only initiative and an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion push have changed the national climate in which these celebrations occur. Organizers across the country, from Massachusetts and North Carolina to California and Washington state, have postponed or canceled heritage month festivals altogether.Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is a chance for many in the U.S. to learn about and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic cultures, the countrys fastest-growing racial or ethnic minority, according to the U.S. Census. The group includes people whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.More than 68 million people identify as ethnically Hispanic in the U.S., according to the latest census estimates. How did Hispanic Heritage Month start?Before there was National Hispanic Heritage Month, there was Hispanic Heritage Week, which was created through legislation sponsored by Mexican American U.S. Rep Edward R. Roybal of Los Angeles and signed into law in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson.The weeklong commemoration was expanded to a month two decades later, with legislation signed into law by President Ronald Reagan.It was clustered around big celebrations for the community, Alberto Lammers, director of communications at the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute said. It became a chance for people to know Hispanic cultures, for Latinos to get to know a community better and for the American public to understand a little better the long history of Latinos in the U.S.Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point to coincide with the anniversary of El Grito de Dolores, or the Cry of Dolores, which was issued in 1810 from a town in Mexico that launched the countrys war for independence from Spain. The Central American nations of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica celebrate their independence on Sept. 15 and Mexico marks its national day on Sept. 16, the day after the cry for independence.Also during National Hispanic Heritage Month, the South American nation of Chile observes its independence day on Sept. 18.The White House so far has not mentioned any planned events. Last year, President Joe Biden hosted a reception and issued a proclamation for the occasion. Who is Hispanic?Hispanic was a term coined by the federal government for people descended from Spanish-speaking cultures. But for some, the label has a connotation of political conservatism and emphasizes a connection to Spain. It sometimes gets mistakenly interchanged with Latino or Latinx.For some, Latino reflects their ties to Latin America. So some celebrations are referred to as Latinx or Latin Heritage Month.Latin Americans are not a monolith. There are several other identifiers for Latin Americans, depending largely on personal preference. Mexican Americans who grew up during the 1960s Civil Rights era may identify as Chicano. Other may go by their familys nation of origin such as Colombian American or Salvadoran American.Each culture has unique differences when it comes to music, food, art and other cultural touchstones. Immigration fears lead to celebration cancellationsSeptember typically has no shortage of festivities. Events often include traditional Latin foods and entertainment like mariachi bands, folklrico and salsa dance lessons. The intent is to showcase the culture of Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and other Latin countries.Masked ICE agents carrying out President Donald Trumps policies via workplace raids at farms, manufacturing plants and elsewhere which has included detaining legal residents led some to fear large gatherings would become additional targets for raids. Another obstacle heritage celebrations face is the perception that theyd violate bans on DEI programming something Trump has discouraged across federal agencies. Some companies and universities have followed suit. Early in September, organizers of a Mexican Independence festival in Chicago announced they would postpone celebrations due to Trumps promises of an immigration crackdown in the city.It was a painful decision, but holding El Grito Chicago at this time puts the safety of our community at stake and thats a risk we are unwilling to take, said the organizers of the festival.A new date has not yet been announced. Though Mexican Independence Day falls on Sept. 16, celebrations in Chicago typically span more than a week and draw hundreds of thousands of participants for lively parades, festivals, street parties and car caravans.The fact that the federal government is sending troops as we start these celebrations is an insult, Illinois state Sen. Karina Villa, a Democrat, said at a news conference. It is a fear tactic. Its unforgivable. Similarly, Sacramentos annual Mexican Independence Day festival was canceled with organizers citing the political climate and safety concerns.Other events that have been canceled include the Hispanic Heritage Festival of the Carolinas, Hispanic Heritage Fest in Kenner, Louisiana and FIESTA Indianapolis.Protests may take the place of canceled festivals Ivan Sandoval-Cervantes, an anthropology professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, said when celebrations are canceled from the top down it affects how we see them throughout the country. Used to seeing celebrations in Las Vegas advertised, he has seen very little leading up to this years heritage month.If its not being celebrated by a specific state that doesnt mean they wont be celebrated but they might go into the private sphere, Sandoval-Cervantes said. Where its safer to embrace the symbols or even speak Spanish.In Mexico, the government launched a new appeal to raise awareness among Mexican migrants to take every possible precaution during the holidays because any incident, such as while driving, could lead to a deportation.Rather than not celebrating, be cautious and gather at the consulates, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday.On Thursday, Mexicos foreign affairs secretary said there would be more consular staff on duty to respond to any emergency. Mexican nationals stopped by U.S. authorities are advised to not flee, remain silent and not sign any documents.Chicago Latino leaders called on residents to remain peaceful during expected protests at Mexican Independence Day celebrations, arguing that any unrest could be used as justification for sending federal troops to the city.We will not allow others to use our fear or our anger against us, said Berto Aguayo, of the Chicago Latino Caucus Association. We will not take the bait. We will know our rights. We will protect each other and peacefully protest.-Associated Press writers Christine Fernando in Chicago and Mara Verza in Mexico City contributed to this report. FERNANDA FIGUEROA Figueroa reports on Latino/Hispanic affairs as a member of the APs Race & Ethnicity team. twitter mailto

A man paddles a canoe in Annobn Island, Equatorial Guinea, Sunday, June 12, 2022. (AP Photo)2025-09-14T07:13:39Z LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) When residents of Equatorial Guineas Annobn island wrote to the government in Malabo in July last year complaining about the dynamite explosions by a Moroccan construction company, they didnt expect the swift end to their internet access.Dozens of the signatories and residents were imprisoned for nearly a year, while internet access to the small island has been cut off since then, according to several residents and rights groups. Local residents interviewed by The Associated Press left the island in the past months, citing fear for their lives and the difficulty of life without internet. Banking services have shut down, hospital services for emergencies have been brought to a halt and residents say they rack up phone bills they cant afford because cellphone calls are the only way to communicate. When governments shut down the internet, they often instruct telecom providers to cut connections to designated locations or access to designated websites, although its unclear exactly how the shutdown works in Annobn. The internet shutdown remains in effect, residents confirmed alongside activists, at a moment when the Trump administration has considered loosening corruption sanctions on the countrys vice president. The Moroccan company Somagec, which activists allege is linked to the president, confirmed the outage but denied having a hand in it. The AP could not confirm a link. The current situation is extremely serious and worrying, one of the signatories who spent 11 months in prison said, speaking anonymously for fear of being targeted by the government. Repression ramps upIn addition to the internet shutdown, phone calls are heavily monitored, and speaking freely can pose a risk, said Macus Menejolea Taxijad, a resident who recently began living in exile. It is only the latest of repressive measures that the country has deployed to crush criticisms, including mass surveillance, according to a 2024 Amnesty International report. Equatorial Guinea, a former Spanish colony, is run by Africas longest-serving president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who, at 83, has served as president for more than half his life. His son serves as the vice president and is accused of spending state funds on a lavish lifestyle. He was convicted of money laundering and embezzlement in France and sanctioned by the U.K. On Friday, the U.N.'s top court declined Equatorial Guineas request for France to return a Paris-based mansion confiscated as part of a corruption probe, ruling that the African nation has not shown it has a plausible right to the return of the building.Despite the countrys oil and gas wealth, at least 57% of its nearly 2 million people live in poverty, according to the World Bank. Officials, their families and their inner circle, meanwhile, live a life of luxury.The Equatorial Guinea government did not respond to the APs inquiry about the island, its condition and internet access. Annobn has a troubled historyLocated in the Atlantic Ocean about 315 miles (507 kilometers) from Equatorial Guineas coast, Annobn is one of the countrys poorest islands and one often at conflict with the central government. With a population of around 5,000 people, the island has been seeking independence from the country for years as it accuses the government of disregarding its residents.The internet shutdown is the latest in a long history of Malabos repressive responses to the islands political and economic demands, activists say, citing regular arrests and the absence of adequate social amenities like schools and hospitals.Their marginalization is not only from a political perspective, but from a cultural, societal and economic perspective, said Merc Monje Cano, secretary-general of the Unrepresented Peoples and Nations Organization global advocacy group.A new airport that opened in Annobn in 2013, which was built by Somagec, promised to connect the island to the rest of the country. But not much has improved, locals and activists say. The internet shutdown has instead worsened living conditions there, collapsing key infrastructure, including health care and banking services. Using internet outage to crack down on a protestIn 2007, Equatorial Guinea entered into a business deal with Somagec, a Moroccan construction company that develops ports and electricity transmission systems across West and Central Africa.Annobns geological formation and volcanic past make the island rich in rocks and expands Malabos influence in the Gulf of Guinea, which is abundantly rich in oil. Somagec has also built a port and, according to activists, explored mineral extraction in Annobn since it began operations on the island.Residents and activists said the companys dynamite explosions in open quarries and construction activities have been polluting their farmlands and water supply. The companys work on the island continues. Residents hoped to pressure authorities to improve the situation with their complaint in July last year. Instead, Obiang then deployed a repressive tactic now common in Africa to cut off access to internet to clamp down on protests and criticisms.This was different from past cases when Malabo restricted the internet during an election.This is the first time the government cut off the internet because a community has a complaint, said Tutu Alicante, an Annobon-born activist who runs the EG Justice human rights organization. The power of the internet to enable people to challenge their leaders threatens authorities, according to Felicia Anthonio of Access Now, an internet rights advocacy group. So, the first thing they do during a protest is to go after the internet, Anthonio said.Somagecs CEO, Roger Sahyoun, denied having a hand in the shutdown and said the company itself has been forced to rely on a private satellite. He defended the dynamite blasting as critical for its construction projects, saying all necessary assessments had been done.After having undertaken geotechnical and environmental impact studies, the current site where the quarry was opened was confirmed as the best place to meet all the criteria, Sahyoun said in an email.The residents, meanwhile, continue to suffer the internet shutdown, unable to use even the private satellite deployed by the company.Annobn is very remote and far from the capital and the (rest of) continent, said Alicante, the activist from the island. So youre leaving people there without access to the rest of the continent ... and incommunicado.____APs Africa coverage at: https://apnews.com/hub/africa OPE ADETAYO Adetayo is a West Africa reporter for The Associated Press. He covers news and regional development across West and Central Africa. twitter facebook mailto

Queer pop icon JoJo Siwa has opened up about the backlash she experienced from the LGBTQ+ community when she announced she was dating a man. Siwa began dating English TV personality Chris Hughes after the couple appeared together as contestants on ITVsCelebrity Big Brother UK. The pair formed a close bond, while Siwa, who was then dating nonbinary actor and DJKath Ebbs, also admitted on the show that she wasmore comfortable identifying as queer than as a lesbian. Related Never-married Fox host with storied career slams women who prioritize work over marriage The relationship sparked backlash from many queer people who felt Siwa had betrayed the community by being with man. During an appearance on theReign with Josh Smithpodcast, Siwa opened up about dealing with that.It is hard because it feels like my own family has turned a little bit. And I think we are the LGBTQIA+ family, not the LG community, and its a beautiful rainbow, and the number one saying of the queer community is love is love. And that goes both ways. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Anybody who is judging somebody else for any sort of love, just take a second, take a breath, she added. You cant help love, she said. She also said shes been bullied since her relationship went public and has never been more afraid of a group than she currently is of LGBTQ+ people she doesnt know. Women holding hands, women cuddling together in public, I see them see me and I see them laugh, I see them point, I see them roll their eyes now. I see them come up to me and take a photo and run away.I see them flip me off while Im driving. I see them. Someone the other day came and stood outside my studio with the middle finger up for about two minutes, and then just walked away from within the queer community, and that to me has made me so aware, I guess, of how brutal hate can be and how brutal bullying can be People need to watch it. Because I can take it, but other people cant.She said she doesnt think too hard about labels but would probably define herself as pansexual or queer. I would define myself as happy, she added, saying she has never been so in love. I cannot describe the feeling of love that I have now.Siwa emphasized that the bi and pan erasure she is experiencing is not affecting her since she is able to tune it out, but said it is affecting others who are witnessing the backlash. The reaction is teaching people they cant veer from strict labels without being bullied, she explained.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Boxer Ricky Hatton stands by the pitch before Manchester City's English Premier League soccer match against Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)2025-09-14T12:15:15Z MANCHESTER, England (AP) Ricky Hatton, the former boxing world champion who rose to become one of the most popular fighters in the sport, has died. He was 46.Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester, Britains Press Association reported Sunday.Police said they were not treating the death as suspicious.Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45am today where they found the body of a 46-year-old man, Greater Manchester Police said in a statement. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.Friends of Hatton were quick to pay tribute Sunday morning. Today we lost not only one of Britains greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior, Ricky Hatton, former world champion, Amir Khan, posted on X.Rip to the legend Ricky Hatton may he rip, former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said in an Instagram post, with photos of the pair together. There will only ever be 1 Ricky Hatton. cant believe this so young. News of Hattons death comes two months after the surprise announcement he would make a return to boxing in December in a professional bout against Eisa Al Dah in Dubai. He hadnt fought since losing for the third time in his career, against Vyacheslav Senchenko in 2012.Hatton won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight and at the height of his career shared the ring with with the best boxers of his generation including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. He rose through amateur and domestic levels, building up an army of passionate fans that followed him to America for his biggest fights. His down-to-earth charm, as well as his tendency to dramatically gain and lose weight between fights, endeared him to fans across the world. Devastated. A legend, a warrior, and a great person, said former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney onn X. Hatton was open about the mental health issues he endured upon his retirement from the ring.As fighters, we tell ourselves were strong we train, we sweat, we take hits, we get up. But sometimes the hardest fight happens in silence, in the mind, Khan added on X. Mental health isnt weakness. Its part of being human. And we must talk about it. We must reach out. We must lean on each other.Hattons all-action style added to his popularity. He built up a passionate following in the UK before truly announcing himself on the world stage with his epic victory against Tszyu for the IBF world super lightweight title in 2005.Pound for pound great Tszyu had only lost twice before, but was forced to retire on his stool in front of 22,000 fans in Manchester. Hatton later described it as his greatest win but it was just the start of a period when he fought at the top of the sport, with thousands of fans following him to America for huge fights.In a post on X, his former manager, Frank Warren, described him as a superbly talented fighter who inspired a generation of young boxers and fans in a way very few had done before, adding he will rightly go down as one of the modern greats of this sport. Hatton lost for the first time in his career against Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in 2007. After a sold out homecoming at Manchester Citys stadium a year later, he worked his way back to the top of the sport to take on Manny Pacquiao in 2009, losing inside two rounds. Hatton retired after that defeat, but made a remarkable comeback four years later after piling on weight and enduring issues with depression and drinking, as well as allegations of drug use.While he lost to Senchenko, the very fact he managed to return to the ring was seen as a personal triumph. Outside of the ring, Hatton was a lifelong fan of Manchester City.The club said there would be a minute of appreciation for Hatton at Sundays derby against Manchester United. Ricky was one of Citys most loved and revered supporters, who will always be remembered for a glittering boxing career that saw him win world titles at welterweight and light-welterweight, City said in a statement. Everyone at the Club would like to send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.The announcement of Hattons return to the ring later this year came after he had enjoyed success as a trainer, coaching Zhanat Zhakiyanov to a world bantamweight title win in 2017.___AP boxing: https://apnews.com/hub/boxing

A vehicle marked with messages written on its windows in tribute to Turning Point USA CEO and co-founder Charlie Kirk and carrying an American flag, drive past at Utah Valley University, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)2025-09-14T14:33:40Z WASHINGTON (AP) Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Sunday that investigators are not ready to discuss the motive behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. But he said the suspect had left-leaning political beliefs, disliked the conservative influencer and is being uncooperative in custody.Clearly a leftist ideology, Cox told NBCs Meet the Press. On CNNs State of the Union, he said, That information comes from the people around him, his family members and friends.Cox said Robinson, 22, is not cooperating and that friends paint a picture of someone radicalized in the dark corners of the internet. Clearly there was a lot of gaming going on, Cox said on NBC. Friends have confirmed that there was kind of that deep, dark internet, the Reddit culture, and these other dark places of the internet where this person was going deep. A Republican whos called on all partisans to tone down their rhetoric following the attack, the governor added: I really dont have a dog in this fight. If this was a radicalized MAGA person, Id be saying that as well.Cox stressed on several Sunday morning news shows, however, that investigators are still trying to pin down a motive for the attack on the father of two and Trump confidant, who was killed Wednesday while on one of his signature college speaking tours at Utah Valley University. The governor said more information may come out once the suspect, Tyler Robinson, appears in court Tuesday. The governor said the suspects partner was transgender, which some politicians have pointed to as a sign Robinson was targeting Kirk for his anti-trans views. But authorities have not said whether it is relevant as they investigate Robinsons motive. Stay up to date with the latest U.S. news by signing up to our WhatsApp channel. The roommate was a romantic partner, a male transitioning to female, Cox said. I can say that he has been incredibly cooperative, this partner has been very cooperative, had no idea that this was happening. Investigators have spoken to Robinsons relatives and carried out a search warrant at his familys home in Washington, about 240 miles (390 kilometers) southwest of Utah Valley University, where the shooting took place. State records show Robinson is registered to vote but not affiliated with a political party and is listed as inactive, meaning he did not vote in the two most recent general elections. His parents are registered Republicans.Ammunition found with the weapon used to kill Kirk was engraved with taunting, anti-fascist and meme-culture messages. Court records show that one bullet casing had the message, Hey, fascist! Catch! Robinson grew up around St. George, in the southwestern corner of Utah between Las Vegas and natural landmarks including Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Robinson became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known widely as the Mormon church, at a young age, church spokesperson Doug Andersen said.Robinson has two younger brothers, and his parents have been married for about 25 years, according to social media posts. Online activity by Robinsons mother reflects an active family that took vacations to Disneyland, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Alaska. Like many in that part of Utah, they frequently spent time outdoors boating, fishing, riding ATVs, zip-lining and target shooting. A 2017 post shows the family visiting a military facility and posing with assault rifles. A young Robinson is seen smiling as he grips the handles of a .50-caliber heavy machine gun.A high school honor roll student who scored in the 99th percentile nationally on standardized tests, he was admitted to Utah State University in 2021 on a prestigious academic scholarship, according to a video of him reading his acceptance letter that was posted to a family members social media account.But he attended for only one semester, according to the university. He is currently enrolled as a third-year student in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College in St. George.___Riccardi reported from Denver. JOSH BOAK Boak covers the White House and economic policy for The Associated Press. He joined the AP in 2013. twitter mailto RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

Terence Crawford celebrates after defeating Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision in an undisputed super middleweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/David Becker)2025-09-14T06:00:08Z LAS VEGAS (AP) Terence Crawford said several times in his soft-spoken but confident way that hes proven doubters wrong throughout his boxing career and he was planning to do it again.Few listened.Canelo Alvarez was the bigger name, the one most responsible for helping draw an announced record crowd of 70,482 on Saturday night.But Crawford now is the unified super middleweight champion. He became the first male boxer to capture three unified division titles when he defeated Alvarez by unanimous decision.Judges Tim Cheatham and Max DeLuca awarded Crawford (42-0, 31 knockouts) the match 115-113 and Steve Weisfeld 116-112. The Associated Press scored the fight 118-110 in favor of the 37-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska.Crawford, who moved up two weight classes, went down to a knee even before the decision was announced and then wept after he was named the winner. I know what Im capable of, Crawford said. Its not a surprise. Its a surprise to yall because you all didnt believe in me.He won before a pro-Alvarez crowd, but there were significant chants of Crawford in the bouts later rounds, and even Canelo backers didnt try to boo them down as they had earlier in the night. This was the first defeat for Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs), the 35-year-old champion from Mexico who looked like the older boxer even going against someone his junior, since losing by unanimous decision to Dmitrii Bivol on May, 7, 2022. He was the -185 favorite at BetMGM Sportsbook. We knew Crawford is a great fighter, Alvarez said. I did what I was supposed to do. I trained really hard. He deserved all the credit. I tried my best tonight and I couldnt figure out the style.He had everything.This fight already was being compared with some of the greatest in Las Vegas rich history well before the two contestants tapped gloves.The setting of Allegiant Stadium itself separated this bout because it was the first match at this venue. Never in question was the attendance record for a Las Vegas fight 29,214 in 1982 for heavyweight champion Larry Holmes 13th-round knockout of Gerry Cooney at Caesars Palaces specially constructed outdoor stadium would fall on this night. So did the gate gross revenue record, the fight making $47.23 million. It also surpassed the largest attendance for a sporting event in the 5-year-old stadium. The previous record of 63,969 was set Sept. 1 of last year when Southern California defeated LSU 27-20 to open the college football season.There was plenty of star power in the stands, including boxing Hall of Famers, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Thomas Hearns and Julio Cesar Chavez. Actors Sofia Vergara, Michael J. Fox and Charlize Theron, comedians Dave Chappelle and Tracy Morgan, and ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith who was booed were among the fans.But this fights impact went beyond Las Vegas. Because it was on Netflix rather than pay-per-view, promoters hoped the card would draw in viewing numbers not seen since perhaps the 1970s when big-time bouts often were on broadcast networks. This could be more the norm going forward now that UFC President and CEO Dana White is involved in boxing, this being his first card in collaboration with fellow promoter Riyadh Season. The UFC reached a seven-year deal with Paramount last month, choosing to puts its product on the streaming service rather than the PPV model that combat sports have used for their most important events.There was not much action through the first eight rounds, at least not enough to keep a casual boxing fan tuned into the broadcast, though Crawford was the quicker, more athletic and better boxer to that point.I was stronger, Crawford said. I punched harder.The action picked up significantly in the ninth. Crawford went after Alvarez early with several combinations. His momentum got stopped when Alvarez headbutted Crawford, causing a brief timeout 41 seconds into the round. Crawford, nevertheless, was the superior fighter the rest of the way. That didnt change the rest of the fight.I felt like I was in control, Crawford said. I think he was trying to figure me out.In the co-main event, Irelands Callum Walsh (15-0, 11 KOs) easily defeated Fernando Vargas Jr. (17-1, 15 KOs) of Las Vegas by scores of 99-91, 99-91, 100-90. Hall of Famer Fernando Vargas Sr. was a IBF, IBA and WBC super welterweight champion.Also, WBC interim super middleweight Christian Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) of France retained his title after a draw with Lester Martinez (19-0-1, 16 KOs) of Guatemala. Judges Patricia Morse Jarman scored the fight 97-93 for Martinez, Chris Migliore 96-94 for Mbilli and Glenn Feldman 95-95.___AP boxing: https://apnews.com/hub/boxing

An Emmy statue appears on the stage for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet rollout on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)2025-09-14T04:05:07Z LOS ANGELES (AP) The Studio looks like a runaway hit, the innies and outies of Severance could solidify a spot among the prestige TV elite, and Noah Wyle could finally have his big awards moment as the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards arrive.Comic Nate Bargatze will be a first-time host Sunday night when the ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles airs on CBS Sunday night.Apple TV+ is poised to have a breakout Emmy year with the two most nominated shows, Severance and The Studio, which are the favorites to win the two biggest awards.How to watch and stream the Emmys and its red carpetThe Emmys air live on CBS at 8 p.m. Eastern and 5 p.m. Pacific time.Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers may stream the show live. Standard Paramount+ subscribers can stream it Monday through Sept. 21.Several outlets will have live red carpet coverage, including E! beginning at 6 p.m. Eastern and Entertainment Tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern. People magazine and Entertainment Weekly will also have a live red carpet show on their social platforms. The Associated Press will present a slightly delayed feed of celebrity arrivals and interviews on YouTube, beginning at 5 p.m. Eastern. How the competition is shaping up at Sundays EmmysThe Studio, with co-creator Seth Rogen starring as the new head of a movie studio, comes into the evening with blockbuster buzz for its breakout first season.It tied a record for a comedy with 23 nominations, and with nine Emmys already won at last weekends Creative Arts ceremony. It would be a major surprise if it did not break the record of 11 Emmy wins in a season by a comedy.It could win as many as 15, and Rogen himself could win four times, as an actor, a writer a director and an executive producer.The Bear and Hacks which have dominated the comedy Emmys in recent years, are both again up for best comedy series but suddenly find themselves underdogs.Severance, the Orwellian office drama about people who surgically split their psyches into workplace innies and home outies, was the top overall nominee with 27 nominations for its second season. It won six at the Creative Arts ceremony. Along with best drama which would be a first for Apple its nominated in all four dramatic acting categories, with stars Adam Scott and Britt Lower each looking for their first Emmys.Its top competition for best drama could be The Pitt, HBOs acclaimed drama about one shift in the life of an emergency room.Its star Noah Wyle could be both the sentimental favorite and the actual favorite for best actor. He was nominated five times without a win for playing a young doctor on ER in the 1990s, and now could finally take his trophy for what is in many ways a reprise of the role.HBOs prestige resort soap The White Lotus could also be in the mix for best drama its Thailand-set third season and has three nominees apiece in each of the drama supporting acting categories.Older women could shine in actress categoriesIt could be an unprecedented night of Hollywood recognition for older women in an industry known for discarding female actors.Oscar-winner Kathy Bates at 78 could become the oldest winner ever in the best actress in a drama category for playing the title role in CBS Matlock. Shed be the first woman from a network series to win the award in a decade.And Jean Smart at 73 could extend her own record for oldest winner of best actress in a comedy if she wins for Hacks as she has for all three previous seasons of the show. Adolescence and The Penguin headline limited seriesNetflixs Adolescence, the story of a 13-year-old in Britain accused of a killing whose four episodes each take place in one continuous shot, may be the years most acclaimed show and is the consensus favorite for best limited series. Fifteen-year-old Owen Cooper could become the youngest Emmy winner in more than 40 years for playing the accused.But HBOs dark Batman universe show The Penguin got the biggest number of limited series nominations and won eight times at the Creative Arts ceremony.Colin Farrell is nominated for lead actor playing the title character, and Cristin Milioti is nominated for actress for playing his nemesis. Both are considered strong contenders. A send-off for Stephen ColbertNot all of the CBS attention Sunday night may be positive.Voters could give The Late Show With Stephen Colbert the Emmy for best talk series for the first time as a sort of protest vote and tribute to its host, weeks after its cancellation by the network.Many perceived the end of the show as punishment of Colbert and placation of President Donald Trump after Colbert was harshly critical of a legal settlement between the president and Paramount, which needed administration approval for a sale to Skydance Media. Executives called the decision strictly financial.___For more coverage of this years Emmy Awards, visit: https://apnews.com/hub/emmy-awards ANDREW DALTON Dalton covers entertainment for The Associated Press, with an emphasis on crime, courts and obituaries. He has worked for the AP for 20 years and is based in Los Angeles. mailto RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

Terence Crawford, left, punches Canelo Alvarez during an undisputed super middleweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/David Becker)2025-09-14T07:41:12Z LAS VEGAS (AP) Canelo Alvarez hadnt been beltless since 2015.But after being outclassed by Terence Crawford for the unified super middleweight championship on Saturday night, Alvarez (63-3-2) finds himself without a title for the first time in 10 years.While Crawford (42-0) was masterful in everything he did, dominating the 12-round bout in front of a venue-record 70,482 fans inside Allegiant Stadium, Alvarez didnt look like the dominating fighter hes been for the better part of a nearly 20-year career.We already knew Crawford is a great fighter and I did what I was supposed to do, Alvarez said. I tried every way, and I trained really hard. He deserves all the credit. I try my best tonight, and I just (couldnt) figure out the style.Unlike performances in the past, when even a slow start didnt take away from Canelos power and late-round surges, the 35-year-old appeared out of sorts at times when hed normally turn the squared circle into his playground. It was especially alarming with his challenger being nearly three years older, leaving the question if Alvarezs better days are behind him. Asked if there was anything specific Crawford did that gave him the most trouble, Alvarez was blunt.Everything, he said.The conversation may have been different had Alvarez challenged Crawford with his looping left hooks to the body, or straight punches to the head. But Alvarez was noticeably slower; he appeared frustrated at times while Crawford gained momentum, and it was the Mexican superstar who looked like the older pugilist against the soon-to-be 38-year-old pride of Omaha, Nebraska. It wasnt until the fourth round that Canelo landed his first significant shot, and the fifth that the fight became competitive. But even as the former champ activated his strategy, Crawford got better, like in the seventh when he snapped Canelos head back with a vicious shot. Despite the dominating performance, Crawford refused to disrespect Alvarez.He was definitely frustrated, because what he was trying to do wasnt working, said Crawford, who returned to the postfight press conference to share a moment with Alvarez on stage. (But) I think youre not giving him enough credit, trying to take things away from him. He was 100% prepared. I just think I was the better man.And while Alvarez may no longer have a championship belt, the ever-gracious face of boxing said hell always feel like a champion.I win no matter what, Alvarez said. No matter what, I still feel (like) the champion. It is what it is. You need to take the loss and accept everything.But Im gonna continue. Im gonna continue to do it.___AP boxing: https://apnews.com/hub/boxing

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Protesters block the road in an attempt to disrupt the twenty-first stage of the Spanish cycling race La Vuelta, from Alalpardo to Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernndez)2025-09-14T10:51:54Z MADRID (AP) Pro-Palestinian protesters have interrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta.There were clashes between police and protesters near the route finale in Madrid on Sunday. Some protesters carrying anti-Israel banners partly blocked the road and forced riders to stop.The protesters threw barriers onto the road to block where riders were going to pass on a finishing circuit in the Spanish capital.The race resumed briefly after riders were originally told by race organizers to stop because of the protests, but they eventually had to stop again as authorities and organizers discussed the situation.Protesters carrying Palestine flags jeered when the teams support cars passed by them along the route.More than 1,500 police officers had been deployed ahead of the last stage of the three-week long cycling race.The Grand Tour event has turned into a diplomatic battleground and was largely disrupted by protesters against the presence of Israeli-owned team Premier Tech, which earlier in the race removed the team name from its uniforms.Seven of the last 11 days of racing were either cut short or interrupted,___AP cycling: https://apnews.com/hub/cycling TALES AZZONI Azzoni is a sports reporter based in Madrid in charge of Spain and Portugal for The Associated Press. He has covered multiple World Cups and Olympic Games for the AP, as well as other major sporting events worldwide. twitter mailto RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

President Donald Trump stands beside photos of Kennedy Center Honors nominees at the Kennedy Center, Aug. 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)2025-09-14T15:27:41Z WASHINGTON (AP) Given just how much President Donald Trump talks in public, it can sometimes be hard to keep up with all of his promises even his most outlandish ones.Once a pledge has been made, though, the president has a way of making notions that once seemed implausible inch toward appearing routine the more he repeats them.Sometimes he even fully manages to make them happen. Other times, though, what he says goes nowhere at all.A look at a few of Trumps especially jaw-dropping recent musings and where they stand:Bringing back the Department of War WHERE IT STANDS: Promise kept but pending congressional approval. BACKSTORY: Trump spent weeks talking up renaming the Defense Department, saying that, back when the U.S. had a War Department, it just sounded better. The War Department was created by George Washington in 1789, but abolished as part of the National Security Act of 1947, which created the National Military Establishment instead. Two years later, Congress amended that and changed the name to the Department of Defense. Trump recently sought to change the name himself via an executive order. Lawmakers will still need to approve making that permanent and official, however. Renaming Washingtons Kennedy Center the Trump Kennedy Center WHERE IT STANDS: Still talking about it.BACKSTORY: Trump posted in August about a list of people he helped choose for the centers annual awards: GREAT Nominees for the TRUMP/KENNEDY CENTER, whoops, I mean, KENNEDY CENTER, AWARDS. He subsequently said, during an Oval Office event, Some people refer to it as the Trump Kennedy Center, but were not prepared to do that quite yet. Maybe in a week or so. A GOP-backed congressional effort would rename the center after Trump and its opera house after first lady Melania Trump. But a full renaming may ultimately prove more likely than Trumps name simply being added to the existing building alongside Kennedy. The 1964 act that renamed the National Cultural Center in Washington in honor of John F. Kennedy stated that, after Dec. 2, 1983, no additional memorials or plaques in the nature of memorials shall be designated or installed which would seemingly bar just tacking Trump up beside the existing namesake in the centers public spaces. Defending daylight saving time after opposing it WHERE IT STANDS: Faded away. BACKSTORY: Trump has been on all sides of the issue. He posted before retaking the White House that the GOP would work to eliminate daylight saving time. In March, he said that setting clocks back and forward was a 50-50 issue, and was therefore too hard for him to take a firm position on. The following month, the president posted online that he actually supported making daylight saving time permanent. The Senate passed a measure do just that in 2022, but it stalled in the House. Legislation reviving that effort has been introduced, but not advanced. Putting cane sugar back in U.S. Coke WHERE IT STANDS: Coming soon though not quite how it was promised. BACKSTORY: Trump is famously a Diet Coke fan. But that made his sudden announcement in July that Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship product in the U.S. all the more surprising. The company soon confirmed that such a version was indeed coming, but would be a new product added to the companys line not a change encompassing all domestic Cokes. Still, the promised change is notable given that U.S. Coke had been sweetened with high fructose corn syrup since the 1980s, even as Coke from Mexico and some other countries continued to use cane sugar. This will be a very good move, Trump said. Youll see. Its just better! Eliminating the federal income tax WHERE IT STANDS: Faded away.BACKGROUND: While threatening to impose steep tariffs on U.S. trading partners around the globe, Trump said in April that such import tariffs will be enough to cut all of the income tax. The president has since championed passage of the sweeping tax legislation. It included around $4.5 trillion in tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the rich, but fell well short of wiping out federal income taxes entirely. That hasnt stopped Trump from continuing to assert that the country was its wealthiest near the end of the Gilded Age, when the government relied heavily on tariffs for revenue and there was no federal income tax. Still, hes lately been less quick to suggest the U.S. is on its way back to such policies. Eliminating taxes on Social SecurityWHERE IT STANDS: Still talking about it but misstating what happened. BACKGROUND: Trump and top administration officials have repeatedly suggested that the tax package approved by Congress wipes out taxes paid on Social Security benefits. But it doesnt. The law has a temporary tax deduction for people 65 and older that applies to all income, not just Social Security. And not all Social Security beneficiaries can claim it. Indeed, Republicans used a congressional process known as budget reconciliation to pass the measure without the 60-vote threshold normally needed to block a filibuster from opponents and the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 restricts budget reconciliation bills from making major changes to Social Security. Gold cards for buying U.S. visas WHERE IT STANDS: In limbo. BACKSTORY: Trump has long talked of offering $5 million gold cards to give very high-level people a route to citizenship while granting foreigners visas to live and work in the U.S. In April, the president even held up a gold card featuring his name and picture, and said they would be available in less than two weeks, probably. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick subsequently bragged about having personally sold 1,000 of them. Despite that hype, there has been no major effort by the administration to overhaul the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, which Congress created in 1990 to offer U.S. visas to investors who spend about $1 million on a company that employs at least 10 people. Making IVF universally covered WHERE IT STANDS: Political off-ramp found.BACKGROUND: Trump promised while campaigning for reelection that hed ensure in vitro fertilization was fully paid for by either the government or insurance companies. In February, Trump signed an executive order that called for studying ways to reduce the cost of IVF treatment. But the order gave no deadline for when such policy recommendations need to be completed and what might happen once they are ready is even murkier. Ending Russias war in UkraineWHERE IT STANDS: Still talking about it.BACKGROUND: Even though Trump boasted while still a candidate that hed could end Russias war in Ukraine in 24 hours, fighting rages on. The president undermined international efforts to isolate Vladimir Putin by hosting him in Alaska on Aug. 15, yet came away with no agreement to ease fighting and has since been unable to broker a promised meeting between Russias leader and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In the meantime, Trumps face-to-face with Putin appears to have bought Moscow breathing room, since major economic sanctions that Trump had threatened against Russia havent materialized. Trump has continued to say since that hes frustrated with Putin while insisting there may still be severe consequences if Russia doesnt begin showing its serious about peace. But, so far, its been lots of threats without follow through. WILL WEISSERT Weissert covers the White House for The Associated Press. He is based in Washington. twitter mailto

Supporters gather at a makeshift memorial in Orem, Utah, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Utah Valley University for Turning Point USA CEO and co-founder Charlie Kirk who was fatally shot during an event on the campus. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)2025-09-14T04:03:55Z Authorities are still trying to learn more about what motivated the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at a college in Utah, as the conservative activists family plans a memorial next week to his life and legacy.Tyler James Robinson, 22, of Washington, Utah, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder and other felony offenses. Prosecutors are drawing up formal charges that could be filed early next week, when he will make his first court appearance.Investigators have spoken to Robinsons relatives and carried out a search warrant at his familys home in Washington, about 240 miles (390 kilometers) southwest of Utah Valley University, where the shooting took place. Here are things to know about the killing:What do we know about motive?Authorities have not provided many details about why they think Robinson carried out the attack on Kirk. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said family members told authorities that Robinson had become more political in recent years. They recounted to authorities a dinner table conversation in which he mentioned Kirks upcoming visit to Utah Valley University and they discussed whether the activist was spreading hate. Charlie Kirk speaks before he is shot during Turning Points visit to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP) Charlie Kirk speaks before he is shot during Turning Points visit to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP) Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More State records show Robinson is registered to vote but not affiliated with a political party and is listed as inactive, meaning he did not vote in the two most recent general elections. His parents are registered Republicans. Ammunition found with the weapon used to kill Kirk was engraved with taunting, anti-fascist and meme-culture messages. One bullet casing had the message, Hey, fascist! Catch! Cox said. Stay up to date with the latest U.S. news by signing up to our WhatsApp channel. What do we know about Robinson?He grew up around St. George, in the southwestern corner of Utah between Las Vegas and natural landmarks including Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Robinson became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known widely as the Mormon church, at a young age, church spokesperson Doug Andersen said.Robinson has two younger brothers, and his parents have been married for about 25 years, according to social media posts. Online activity by Robinsons mother reflects an active family that took vacations to Disneyland, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Alaska. Like many in that part of Utah, they frequently spent time outdoors boating, fishing, riding ATVs, zip-lining and target shooting. A 2017 post shows the family visiting a military facility and posing with assault rifles. A young Robinson is seen smiling as he grips the handles of a .50-caliber heavy machine gun.A high school honor roll student who scored in the 99th percentile nationally on standardized tests, he was admitted to Utah State University in 2021 on a prestigious academic scholarship, according to a video of him reading his acceptance letter that was posted to a family members social media account.But he attended for only one semester, according to a university spokesperson. He is currently enrolled as a third-year student in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College in St. George. What has the fallout from the assassination been? It prompted calls for greater civility in the countrys political discourse, especially on social media. But many people have made comments about the Kirk and the shooting that brought consequences, including firings. MSNBC political analyst Matthew Dowd lost his job shortly after on-air comments about Kirk, one of the first of many figures to experience similar fallout.Office Depot said Friday that it fired a worker at a Michigan store who was seen on video refusing to print flyers for a Kirk vigil and calling them propaganda. Supporters gather at a makeshift memorial in Orem, Utah, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Utah Valley University for Turning Point USA CEO and co-founder Charlie Kirk who was fatally shot during an event on the campus. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Supporters gather at a makeshift memorial in Orem, Utah, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Utah Valley University for Turning Point USA CEO and co-founder Charlie Kirk who was fatally shot during an event on the campus. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More Ryan Shaw holds American flags during a vigil for Charlie Kirk on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Ryan Shaw holds American flags during a vigil for Charlie Kirk on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More Several Delta Air Lines employees were also suspended after social media posts that went well beyond healthy, respectful debate, CEO Ed Bastian said in a message to the company.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis education commissioner warned teachers in the state that making disgusting statements about Kirks assassination could draw sanctions, including the suspension or revocation of their teaching licenses. A conservative internet personality who is embedded with immigration agents in Chicago filmed a video outside Illinois Gov. JB Pritzkers private home in which he urged viewers to take action after Kirks assassination. Pritzkers office said his security has been increased in recent days. Memorial to be held in ArizonaTurning Point USA, Kirks conservative organization, will hold a memorial for him Sept. 21 at State Farm Stadium outside Phoenix, where the Arizona Cardinals play.Kirks casket arrived Thursday in his home state aboard Air Force Two, accompanied by Vice President JD Vance.His widow, Erika Kirk, vowed to continue his campus tour and his radio and podcast shows. To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die, she said Friday in a livestreamed video. It wont. I refuse to let that happen.Flowers, U.S. flags and handwritten messages were left at a makeshift memorial for Kirk at Utah Valley Universitys main entrance. The school has said there will be increased security when classes resume Sept. 17. RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at the White House in Washington, as from left, Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, look on. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)2025-09-13T20:02:10Z JERUSALEM (AP) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how they see the way forward in Gaza following Israels attack on Hamas operatives in Qatar that has upended efforts to broker an end to the conflict.Rubio told reporters on Saturday before leaving for Israel that President Donald Trump remained unhappy with the Israeli strike but that it would not shake U.S. support for Israel. Were going to talk about what the future holds, and Im going to get a much better understanding of what their plans are moving forward, Rubio said. Obviously were not happy about it. The president was not happy about it. Now we need to move forward and figure out what comes next.Both Rubio and Trump met on Friday with Qatars prime minister to discuss the fallout from the Israeli operation, in a demonstration of how the Trump administration is trying to balance relations between key Middle East allies days after Israel targeted Hamas leaders in a strike on Doha. The attack has drawn widespread international condemnation and appears to have ended attempts to secure an Israel-Hamas ceasefire and the release of hostages ahead of the upcoming U.N. General Assembly session at which the Gaza war is expected to be a primary focus. Trump wants Hamas defeated, he wants the war to end, he wants all 48 hostages home, including those that are deceased, and he wants it all at once, he said. And well have to discuss about how the events last week had an impact on the ability to achieve that in short order. Rubio will have meetings in Jerusalem on Sunday and Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others. Despite tensions between Trump and Netanyahu over the strike, Rubio will be in Israel for the two-day visit. It is a show of support for the increasingly isolated country before the United Nations holds likely contentious debate on the creation of a Palestinian state, which Netanyahu opposes. On Friday, Rubio and Vice President JD Vance met Qatari Prime Ministers Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the White House. Later Friday, Trump and special envoy Steve Witkoff had dinner with the sheikh in New York, where Trump went to commemorate the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.The Trump administration is walking a delicate line between two major allies after Israel took its fight with Hamas to the Qatari capital, where leaders of the militant group had gathered to consider a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the nearly two-year-old war in Gaza. Qatar is a key mediator, and while its leaders have vowed to press forward, the next steps are uncertain for a long-sought deal to halt the fighting and release hostages taken from Israel. Condemning the strike but supporting IsraelIsraels attack Tuesday also has ruptured Trumps hopes to secure a wider Middle East peace deal, with the rulers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar all uniting in anger. Trump himself has distanced himself from the strike, saying it does not advance Israel or Americas goals and has promised Qatar that it would not be repeated. The U.S. also joined a U.N. Security Council statement condemning the strike without mentioning Israel by name.While in Israel, Rubio plans to visit the City of David, a popular archaeological site and tourist destination built by Israel in the Palestinian neighborhood of Silwan in contested east Jerusalem.It contains some of the oldest remains of the 3,000-year-old city. But critics accuse the sites operators of pushing a nationalistic agenda at the expense of Palestinian residents.Israel captured east Jerusalem, home to the citys most important religious sites, in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed the area.Israel claims the entire city as its eternal, undivided capital while the Palestinians claim east Jerusalem as the capital of a future state, including the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The competing claims lie at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and frequently boil over into violence. RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

Lets complete a little stream-of-consciousness exercise.DirectionsFirst, please take a piece of paper and a pen or pencil, or you can type on your computer.Now, take a few deep breaths, and try to clear your mind.For a total of 60 seconds, keep writing without stopping, even if you need to repeat the same words. Dive deeper every day Join our newsletter for thought-provoking commentary that goes beyond the surface of LGBTQ+ issues Subscribe to our Newsletter today Without suppressing or editing yourself, what comes to mind when you hear the word Power?Write your thoughts.* * * Okay, now lets analyze what you wrote using the following assessment.Place a number on a scale of Easy to Difficult with 1 being Very Easy, 10 being Very Difficult, and 0 being Neutral to indicate how this exercise was for you.Now, try to place a number following each concept, with 1 indicating Very Negative, 10 indicating Very Positive, and 0 indicating Neutral.Add the numbers representing Negative from 1 to 5.Add the numbers indicating Positive from 6 to 10.Add the times you indicated Neutral with 0.Look at your Easy to Difficult assessment. What might this indicate or reflect?Look at your Negative to Positive score. What might this indicate or reflect?Did you write anything that surprised you? If so, what was it? Related Trump suffers from Grand Entitlement Disorder. Here are its key symptoms What is power anyway?In a 1968 speech to striking sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee, Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., definedpoweras the ability to achieve purpose and effect change.A dictionarydefinitionviews power (a noun) as:1.the ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something. In this definition, capacity is seen as a synonym of power.2.A great or marked ability to do or act;strength;might;force. In this definition, energy is a synonym.3.A third definition is the possession of control or command over people, with the synonyms beingauthority andinfluence.4.A final definition for our purposes here defines power as the political ascendancy or control in the government of a country, state, etc. by overthrowing the legal government, with the synonymssovereignty,rule,sway,ascendancy. Types of power leaders exertI use the categories of power outlined in the works of educational psychologists Gary Borich and Martin Tombariin my university courses designed for pre-service teachers and administrators. These categories, however, can also be applied outside the field of education.ExpertPower: Expertpoweris the legitimation of an individuals leadership because others perceive that individual as an expert. Successful leaders have expertpower. Their followers see them as both competent to explain and do certain things and knowledgeable about particular topics. Such influence isearned, rather than conferred by virtue of having a particular title. ReferentPower: People often accept as leaders those whom they like and respect. Referentpoweris leadership earned because of a perception of an individuals trustworthiness, fairness, and concern for members of the group. LegitimatePower: Some roles by their very nature carry with them influence and authority. Police officers, presidents, and judges exert socialpowerand leadership by their very titles. This type ofpowerhas been referred to as legitimatepower; unlike expert and referentpower, it cannot be earned. Leaders possess a certain degree of legitimatepower. Our society expects students to give teachers their attention, for example, to respect them, and to do what they say.RewardPower: Rewardpower is leadership based on rewards or benefits that an individual can give to members of a group. Individuals in positions of authority can reward the people they lead. These rewards can take the form of privileges, approval, or more tangible compensation, such as money. To the extent that people desire the rewards conferred by their leaders, these leaders can exert a degree of leadership and authority. However, people who dont care much about rewards like students who are not concerned with good grades or teachers approval are difficult to lead solely by exerting rewardpower. CoercivePower: By law, teachers and other school personnel are allowed to actin loco parentis, or with the same authority as the parent. Teachers and other leaders, within limits, can punish people who defy their authority or leadership. Within the educational environment, teachers or administrators can use disciplinary techniques such as suspension, expulsion, denial of privileges, or removal from the classroom. Teachers who rely on such techniques to maintain socialpowerin the classroom are said to be using coercivepower. The use of coercivepower may end misbehavior for a time, but it often comes at the cost of failing to develop trusting relationships or meet students needs for belonging. The same applies to leaders outside the institution of education.The Uses ofPowerWith and Over We can also place how leadersusetheirpoweron a spectrum from Power With on one side through Power Over on the other.PowerWith refers to a leader utilizingpowercollaboratively to empower those they lead. It involves a mutual appreciation and respect for autonomy in creating solutions to accomplish shared goals. For leaders, getting it right takes priority over being right.By contrast, PowerOver refers to an undemocratic or authoritarian approach where the leader or leaders exert dominance by dictating actions to be taken, often using coercion or fear. In this situation, poweris gained at anothers expense. Leaders give the orders, and they expect to be obeyed without challenge. For these leaders, being right takes priority over getting it right. Where does Trump fall?Now that we have established some common definitions, types, and uses of power, I ask folks to use these as lenses through which we can further understand the actions of Donald Trump.WhileTrumphas taken many actions in terms of policy initiatives, lets use our lenses to analyze some of his actions in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief. I will merely list some of those actions so folks can analyze. Trumpsexecutive orderto change the Department of Defense to the Department of War. He said in an Oval Office Announcement: The name Department of War conveys a stronger message of readiness and resolve compared to Department of Defense, which emphasizes only defensive capabilities.oSecretary of War Pete Hegseth: Were going to go on offense, not just on defense. Maximum lethality, not tepid legality. Violent effect, not politically correct. Were going to raise up warriors, not just defenders.Under theTrumpadministrations authority, Secretary Hegseth has ordered the deletion of books and other materials that fall under his definition of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the U.S. Naval Academys Nimitz Library, including materials on the Holocaust, the Black experience, women, LGBTQ+ people, and other marginalized groups in the United States. Also under theTrumpadministrations authority, Secretary Hegseth has either demoted or fired successful and highly qualified senior officers of color and women.Hegseth has also eliminated affinity groups at military academies, such as the Black Society for Engineers and the Native American Heritage Forum.Hegseth removed the name of a U.S. Navy ship honoring LGBTQ+ rights leader Harvey Milk.Trumptook no action against Secretary Hegseth when it became known that Hegseth and others leaked highly classified military information on a government group chat (Signalgate) where they erroneously shared sensitive plans regarding impending airstrikes on Yemen. Trumpordered U.S. stealth aircraft to bomb three Iranian nuclear sites in a move dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer without the expressed authorization from Congress, which has led to several legal questions.Trumpordered the bombing of a small powerboat in international waters on his alleged charge that the 11 people on board were attempting to smuggle drugs into the United States. He did this without notifying or getting approval from Congress and without releasing proof of his allegations.Trumphas commanded the federalization of the National Guard, which is contrary to the Posse Comitatus Law, and has instructed them to invade Democratic-run states and cities against the governors and mayors expressed orders. Trumphas ordered unidentified and (primarily) masked men to arrest immigrants. He has substantially increased funding and expanded resources, scope, and the number of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers throughout the country. They have acted in ways that have contradictedTrumps promise of arresting undocumented immigrants who had committed criminal offenses. ICE officers have, instead arrested, detained, and disappeared people who have not committed crimes and has deported them to foreign authoritarian countries not of their birth without due process of law.Recently,the Trump Department of Justice threatened to ban the ownership of firearms for transgender people because a recent mass shooting was perpetrated by a person who might have identified as transgender.Trumps warning comes without facts to justify singling out a specific group, which violates the U.S. Constitution.Okay, so now you are the judge. Whether you do or dont use my assessment lenses, what is your general and specific rating of Trumpin his leadership role of Commander in Chief?Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

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