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A congressional hearing on hate crimes sparked accusations of bigotry after a Republican senator told a female Muslim director of a think tank to “hide her head in a bag” and accused her of supporting Hamas and Hezbollah.Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana drew condemnation from Democrats as well as Muslim, Jewish and civil rights groups for his comments to Maya Berry, executive director of the Arab American Institute, at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.The debate was further disrupted when Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas was interrupted by a spectator protesting the number of Palestinians killed in Israel’s attacks…

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) overwhelmingly adopted a resolution calling for an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory within one year and imposing sanctions if it fails to comply. UN member states passed the non-binding resolution on Wednesday by 124 votes in favour, 14 against and 43 abstentions, with the Palestinian delegation hailing its adoption as “historic.” The move leaves Israel isolated just days before world leaders travel to New York for the UN General Assembly, a six-day series of speeches by world leaders due to begin on September 24. Some of the reactions from countries and international…

CNN — As Dejuana Thompson watched Vice President Kamala Harris become the first Black woman to be nominated for president by a major party at the convention in Chicago last month, she was overcome with a wave of emotions. “I was overcome with what I can only describe as pride in my ancestors,” said Thompson, who lives in Birmingham, Alabama. But “literally two seconds later,” she said, reality sunk in. “I thought, ‘Lord, we have a job to do.'” Harris’ historic candidacy has sparked a wave of activism among Black women like Thompson across the country, who have long been…

Subscribe to Ball Don’t LieIn a special episode of Devine Intervention, Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine joins Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter (and No Cap Room co-host) Jake Fischer, an outcome he and many of his listeners have been hoping for.We start by looking at three NBA news stories and asking ourselves, “Does this matter?” Does it matter that the Cavs signed Isaac Okoro to an extension? Does it matter that the Kings brought in a veteran wing for a workout? Does it matter that the Knicks signed Marcus Morris Sr. and Landry Shamet to non-guaranteed contracts?Then, members…

SuperHeroes, the creative agency saving the world from boring advertising, has announced the launch of a new division, SuperHeroes Deluxe. Gen Z is rewriting the rules for luxury brands, and SuperHeroes Deluxe is the key to winning their hearts.Luxury advertising must be more than a pretty wallpaper lacking personality and energy. Brands need to grab people’s attention, capture their attention, spark conversations and push the boundaries. With Gen Z expected to consume luxury goods three times faster than any other generation by 2030, SuperHeroes Deluxe creates social content, DOOH, events and activations to help these brands drive conversations with young…

This is the editorial version of our CBS Sports HQ AM newsletter, your ultimate guide to daily sports – sign up here to receive it in your inbox every weekday morning. If you would like to subscribe please tick the opt-in box. Thank you for subscribing! Keep an eye on your inbox. sorry! An error occurred while processing the subscription. ⚾ Good morning everyone. Especially… New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers It’s not often you get to celebrate two wins on a day when you only play one game, but the Yankees and Brewers are happy to be rare exceptions.…

Polls show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground state of PennsylvaniaA Washington Post poll released this morning shows Donald Trump and Kamala Harris tied in Pennsylvania, the battleground state seen as most likely to determine the outcome of the presidential election.A survey conducted after last week’s presidential debate found that 48% of eligible and registered voters support Harris, 47% support Trump, and the rest plan to vote for a third-party candidate. Excluding other candidates, Harris and Trump are tied with 48% support among eligible voters, but among registered voters, Harris has a slight lead with 48% to Trump’s 47%.But…

CNN — Here’s some other information you need to know to start your day off right: Receive 5 offers in your inbox Life is busy. 5 Things is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and other stories and videos people are clicking on. Sign up for the 5 Things newsletter here. The Federal Reserve announced its first interest rate cut in four years on Wednesday, a major turning point for the U.S. economy. The half-point cut marks a major milestone for the economy as Americans grapple with a long battle against inflation and rising living costs since the COVID-19…

Kari Gibb/MDN Minot High School senior Cale Workman (9) handles the ball as teammate sophomore Dylan Oswalt (16) looks on during a Magicians home game at the start of the match. Minot High School is currently fifth in the WDA standings for football this season with five games remaining in the regular season. The Western Dakota Association (WDA) men’s soccer season is on the downhill slope of finishing regulation play with three weeks left until the start of the postseason, and the next two weeks will separate the good teams from the not so good ones. Minot High School 1,…

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has announced he is giving up ownership of the party ahead of its conference this weekend.Unlike most political parties, the Reform Party was set up as a private limited company, with Farage holding a majority stake. He said this was to speed up the establishment of the Brexit Party (now Reform UK) in time to win the 2019 European Parliament elections.The company’s organisational structure also “prevented the party being hijacked by bad actors”, he told BBC Radio Kent.The Clacton MP will remain leader of Reform UK but said he “no longer needs to control Reform…