The U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday halted plans to change how it asks people about disabilities after facing a growing backlash. Advocates for disabled people had argued that proposed changes to disability questions on the bureau’s American Community Survey would artificially reduce their numbers by more than 40%, limiting the ability of some to get vital resources for housing, schools …
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Jordan reaches first Asian Cup final after stunning South Korea 2-0
AL-RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Up against one of the pre-tournament favorites, Jordan reached the final of the Asian Cup for the first time after stunning South Korea 2-0 on Tuesday. Yazan Al Naimat and Mousa Tamari struck in the second half at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium to upset the odds and end coach Jurgen Klinsmann’s hopes of adding another major …
Read More »Titans agree to terms with new offensive, defensive coordinators for Callahan’s staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have coach Brian Callahan ‘s first additions to his coaching staff with Nick Holz as his offensive coordinator and Dennard Wilson as defensive coordinator. The Titans announced Monday that they agreed to terms with Holz and Wilson. Both will be in their first roles as coordinators in the NFL. Callahan plans to call …
Read More »Football powers converge to support South Carolina athlete compensation bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney, South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and Coastal Carolina football coach Tim Beck all came together at the Statehouse to urge lawmakers to pass a law allowing their schools to directly compensate their athletes. The call for name, image and likeness legislation came Tuesday in a South Carolina House education committee …
Read More »Cómo contribuye el clima a los incendios forestales como los de Chile
Al menos 123 personas han muerto por incendios forestales en Chile, lo que llevó a su presidente a declarar dos días de luto nacional. La devastación ocurría poco después de la declaración de desastre en Colombia por otros incendios. Los científicos dicen que el cambio climático hace más probables las olas de calor y sequías como las que sufre ahora …
Read More »Ship mate says he saw vehicle smoking hours before it caught fire, killing 2 New Jersey firefighters
UNION, N.J. (AP) — New testimony in the case of a fatal cargo ship fire in New Jersey sheds some light on whether it could have been prevented. A crew member says he saw smoke coming from a seaport vehicle being used to push inoperative cars onto a cargo ship at least nine hours before it caught fire on board …
Read More »Estee Lauder to cut 3% to 5% of its employees after sales, profit slide in its most recent quarter
NEW YORK (AP) — Estee Lauder is cutting 3% to 5% of its global workforce as part of a restructuring program that aims to increase profits and become more nimble in a challenging international environment. The layoffs were announced Monday as the New York cosmetic giant reported falling profits and revenue in the second quarter, and trimmed its annual profit …
Read More »Steve Belichick agrees to take defensive coordinator role at Washington, AP source says
SEATTLE (AP) — Steve Belichick has agreed to be the defensive coordinator for new coach Jedd Fisch at Washington, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. The move was first reported by 247Sports. The son of NFL coaching …
Read More »Oklahoma City faces Utah on 3-game win streak
Oklahoma City Thunder (35-15, first in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (25-26, 10th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will look to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Thunder take on Utah. The Jazz are 4-6 against Northwest Division opponents. Utah gives up 119.7 points to opponents and …
Read More »Disney wants trade secrets kept confidential in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney wants to keep confidential any proprietary information or trade secrets that comes out of its state court fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over who controls the governing district at Walt Disney World. The entertainment giant asked a state court judge on Friday for a protective order allowing it to designate documents and depositions as …
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