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The Jets and 49ers need more than 60 minutes

NBCSports.com 

When perusing this week’s slate of games, the Jets and 49ers might have jumped out at you as the two teams with the most combined losses taking part in the same game. Naturally, 60 minutes isn’t enough to settle that kind of matchup. Nick Folk hit a 50-yard field goal with 38 seconds left in…

Police expect Trump to lift limits on surplus military gear

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — If President-elect Donald Trump keeps his promise, surplus military grenade launchers, bayonets, tracked armored vehicles and high-powered firearms and ammunition will once again be available to state and local U.S. police departments. President Obama issued an executive order restricting that access in 2015 amid an outcry over police use of armored vehicles and other war-fighting gear to confront protesters in Ferguson, Mo., after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown. [...] federal... Читать дальше...

English FA faces lawmakers' no-confidence vote, reforms

McClatchy DC Bureau 

The English Football Association is facing a no-confidence vote in the House of Commons and the enforced overhaul of decision-making functions dominated by "elderly men." British legislators made the announcement … Click to Continue »



Bipartisan group of senators call for US to investigate Russian cyberattacks

BusinessInsider.com 

Alex Wong/Getty Images

A bipartisan group of senators is calling for Congress to investigate recent reports of Russian interference in the 2016 election, which the CIA believes was done with the intention of aiding Republican Donald Trump.

The group — consisting of two Democrats and two Republicans — urged lawmakers on Sunday to put party politics aside and join forces to stop the "grave threats" of cyberattacks conducted by foreign governments.

"We have an obligation to inform... Читать дальше...

Urban beekeeping creating a buzz

BBC 

With concern about the decline of bees in the UK, the University of London has created an oasis for the insects on a rooftop.

China's growing middle class needs insurance

BusinessInsider.com 

Reuters

As we’ve noted several times over the past few months, China’s middle class is set to become the largest in the world. Its spending habits are set to change the world of consumerism. And the middle class is also setting off a boom in China’s insurance sector.

A recent survey of 2,000 middle to upper-income Chinese by Ernst & Young revealed that 80 percent view China’s serious pollution problem as a major health worry. People in China are also anxious about the costs of getting sick ... Читать дальше...

'This Is Us' Cast Glams Up Together for Critics' Choice Awards!

«Just Jared» 

The cast of This Is Us is stepping out together for the first time as nominees at an awards show! The new NBC show is nominated tonight for Best Drama Series and stars Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown (with wife Ryan Michelle Bathe), Justin Hartley, Chrissy Metz, and Susan Kelechi Watson were in [...]

The Falcons lead the Rams, 42-7, in the third quarter

Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) 

Rams continue to struggle in 42-14 loss to Falcons Dec. 11, 2016, 4:50 p.m. Follow along for updates throughout the game from Lindsey Thiry. SCORING SUMMARY First quarter: Falcons WR Justin Hardy catches a three-yard pass for a touchdown (Falcons 7, Rams 0)Second quarter:Falcons RB Tevin Coleman...

English FA faces lawmakers’ no-confidence vote, reforms

TheRepublic.com 

LONDON — The English Football Association is facing a no-confidence vote in the House of Commons and the enforced overhaul of decision-making functions dominated by “elderly men.” British legislators made the announcement after being told by former FA leaders that the governing body’s failure to challenge the financial might of the Premier League contributes to the England team’s “embarrassing failures.”

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