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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Jilly Anais on social media, sharing a photo of her ring with the caption "Mrs. Watson Loading…" amid uncertainty about his future with the team due to a second Achilles tendon injury. The Browns recently restructured Watson's contract twice to clear cap space, totaling nearly $36 million, after signing him to a $230 million deal in 2022. Despite the team's moves at the quarterback...

A caravan of pickup trucks with large Trump flags circled the California Republican Party's convention, with attendees dancing to "Y.M.C.A." and posing with Trump cutouts and "MAGA" jewelry. The California GOP, once Reagan-era conservative, is embracing Trump's populism, leading to legislative gains and increased Latino support through outreach efforts and structural changes. The party's success with Latino voters may be a result of Trump's appeal, raising questions about long-term realignment or dependence on his presence...

Savage Pet has recalled raw chicken cat food due to potential bird flu contamination, affecting large and small boxes with lot code/best-by date of 11152026 distributed in five states. Customers are advised not to feed the food to pets, watch for bird flu symptoms, and contact a vet if needed. This recall follows a similar one by Wild Coast Raw for frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula cat food in Washington and Oregon, linked to...

A kidney transplant specialist and professor at Brown University’s medical school, Dr. Rasha Alawieh, was deported from the United States despite having a valid visa and a court order blocking her expulsion. She was detained upon returning from Lebanon and put on a flight to Paris, prompting a federal judge to question U.S. Customs and Border Protection's actions. Dr. Alawieh, who specializes in organ transplants, had a visa sponsored by Brown Medicine and was working...

A fire in a nightclub in North Macedonia killed 59 people and injured 155, leading to the detention of 15 individuals, including the club manager and owner's son, due to lack of license and corruption. The tragedy, involving a pop concert and fireworks, caused a stampede and critical injuries, prompting national mourning and inspections of all nightclubs in the country. This incident adds to a history of fire-related disasters globally, highlighting the dangers of crowded,...

In the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men's basketball tournament final, South Carolina State's Caleb McCarty made a game-saving steal and tied the game, but then mistakenly fouled Norfolk State's Christian Ings, leading to a crucial free throw. Ings made one of two free throws, securing Norfolk State's victory and trip to the NCAA Tournament as MEAC champions, while South Carolina State suffered a heartbreaking loss despite Wilson Dubinsky's 24-point performance. Full Article