The Los Angeles Chargers are planning on starting quarterback Justin Herbert for Sunday’s big AFC West game against the Kansas City Chiefs, despite the fact he is still dealing with a high-ankle sprain. Assuming Herbert starts, it is a very short-sighted move that might have more long-term risk than reward. Herbert went into the Chargers’ Week 3 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers dealing with the same injury and attempted to play through it despite being limited in practice all week. He was unable to finish the game after re-injuring the ankle on a third-quarter sack. There is almost no chance…
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Assassination of Hezbollah head is the culmination of a series of major Israeli attacks on the group’s leaders.He led Hezbollah for more than three decades and made it into a military and political force to be reckoned with in the longrunning conflict in the Middle East. Hassan Nasrallah’s killing in a massive Israeli air attack in a southern suburb of Beirut is sure to open a new page in the war. Israel is on high alert and says it is prepared for all options after it announced his death. But will Hezbollah respond – and if so, how? And how…
Scientists say coffee might be good for your bones A recent study shows there may be a positive link between coffee consumption and bone health. The Brief National Coffee Day is celebrated on September 29, with International Coffee Day on October 1.Deals include free coffee at Dunkin’ for rewards members, discounts from Peet’s Coffee, and a sweepstake by International Delight.The holiday started in 2005 and gained popularity in 2009 with the New Orleans Coffee Festival. National Coffee Day is here, and some businesses are offering deals on your next Cup of Joe. According to the National Coffee Association, more Americans…
Jose Alvarado has rubbed off on the Pelicans. The former undrafted point guard has made a name for himself by becoming one of the best steal artists in the NBA. On Saturday, the Pelicans signed Alvarado to a team-friendly deal that was one of the league’s biggest steals.Per NBA insider Shams Charania, New Orleans and Alvarado agreed to a two-year, $9 million extension with a 2026-27 player option. ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported that $2 million in previously non-guaranteed money for the 2024-25 season also became fully guaranteed with the extension. Since entering the league undrafted by Georgia Tech in 2022,…
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris express support despite threat of regional war.Political leaders in the United States have rallied behind Israel after massive Israeli air strikes in Beirut levelled residential buildings and killed the powerful Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris – both Democrats – and Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson have expressed support for the Friday attack, despite what is expected to be a substantial civilian death toll. Former Republican President Donald Trump does not appear to have commented yet on the killing of Nasrallah. “Hassan Nasrallah and the terrorist group…
Feds raid home of Adams’ Chief Adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin Ingrid Lewis-Martin is the latest person to join a growing list of names, and investigations tied to Mayor Eric Adams. FOX 5 NY’s Sharon Crowley has the latest NEW YORK – Ingrid Lewis-Martin, chief adviser to the now indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams has joined a growing list of names who are being looked into by the feds. Lewis-Martin was met at the airport on Friday by federal officials with a subpoena after her flight from Japan. Mayor Eric Adams flanked by his Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright (L) and…
This year’s “Diamond Offering” live worship experience will feature Ghanaian gospel sensations Ohemaa Mercy, MOG, Selina Boateng, Diana Hopeson, and Piesie Esther, among others, as they join budding urban gospel musician Seth Diamond. Seth Diamond will host the live worship at the Live Cathedral, Anagkazo Assemblies at Kasoa Ofaakor, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at precisely 1400 hrs. The event is part of the musician’s efforts to bring the people of Kasoa and its surrounding areas together to praise and worship God. Since its inception three years ago, the musical event has already assembled a host of Ghanaian gospel musicians,…
For a team with College Football Playoff aspirations, it’s an unacceptable loss. For a team coached by Kiffin, it’s exactly what fans should expect.Over the past four seasons, Ole Miss has beaten up lesser teams while consistently falling short against teams in its weight class. A season ago, the Rebels lost to Alabama and Georgia by a combined score of 76-27 and went 11-0 in their other games.In 2022, Ole Miss faded down the stretch after a 7-0 start, ending the season 8-5. The season before that, in 2021, it was outscored by a touchdown per game in its five games…
Surging sea levels are creating “a rising tide of misery” that threaten the future of nearly a billion people that live in low-lying coastal areas, the UN chief has warned, as they become increasingly vulnerable to storm surges, coastal erosion and flooding. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the global mean sea level has risen faster than in any prior century over at least the past 3,000 years. NASA says that as global temperatures have risen about one degree Celsius (1.8F), sea levels have gone up 160 to 210 millimeters (six to eight inches) with about half of that…
Biden says ‘all-out war is still possible’ President Biden says all-out war is still possible as Israel-Hezbollah fighting escalates. Hezbollah has launched dozens of rockets into Israel, including a missile aimed at Tel Aviv. A conflict that some fear could turn into a ground operation. The rising tensions come as world leaders continue their meetings at the United Nations. FOX 5 NY’s Antwan Lewis reports. NEW YORK – Major traffic disruptions and delays are expected in Midtown throughout the weekend and into Monday as the high-level week of the UN General Assembly wraps up, with road closures and security measures…