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“I am pleased to announce the completion of the Tennis Pavilion on the White House grounds,” Trump wrote in a press release. “Thank you to all of the talented craftsmen who made this project possible and to the generous supporters of the White House.” She continued, “It is my hope that this private space will function as both a place of leisure and gathers for future First Families.” Shortly after the announcement was posted on social media, the first lady became the target of criticism....

In her wide-ranging speech, she offered sympathies for those hit hardest from the COVID-19 pandemic, briefly stressed the need for unity amid racial conflict, the need to remove the stigma around drug addiction and referred to her husband, Republican President Donald Trump as “an authentic person.” “I’m here because we need my husband to be our president and commander in chief for four more years,” Melania said. “He is what is best for our country....

The former first lady’s latest non-fungible token project is called the “Official POTUS NFT Collection” and will include “10 original pieces of digital artwork highlighting iconic moments from President Trump’s Administration,” according to a statement from her office. Set to launch on President’s Day, February 21, the collection is made up of 10,000 tokens, featuring the 10 designs, on sale for $50 each. The digital artworks mark moments such as former President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July visit to Mount Rushmore in 2020, Christmas at the White House and a trip on Air Force One....

In nature, the production of melatonin peaks at nighttime, and it’s inhibited by the light of day. With darkness comes increasing levels of melatonin, bringing on lethargy and calm—and hopefully, sleep. Other factors and hormones such as serotonin are also important, however, in regulating the body’s sleep-wake cycles. Sleep, Melatonin, and Cancer Studies showing connections between poor sleep, low melatonin levels, and cancer have spurred a great deal of interest....

The Chargers running back confirmed that while the two sides have begun discussions regarding a new deal, he isn’t sure how things will play out. “I would be lying if I said I didn’t want a deal, but that’s not going to stop me from coming out here,” Gordon said, per the Los Angeles Daily News. “But we’re going to see … We’re talking right now and that’s kind of where I’m going to leave it....

Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Roth made the claim during opening statements in the case against Adam Fox, Brandon Caserta, Barry Croft Jr. and Daniel Harris. He, along with other prosecutors, said that the four men wanted to kidnap Whitmer due to restrictions she placed throughout the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. Destroying a bridge was allegedly part of their plan so police officers would not be able to quickly respond if any reports were made....

Now, the United States get ready to make a push as they try to win their fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal. MORE: Watch the Olympics live with fuboTV (7-day free trial) Up first for Team USA will be Spain. The reigning 2019 FIBA World Cup Champions will provide a tough test for the United States, as they have four current NBA players on their roster and plenty of former ones, including Pau Gasol....

The Brazil star has been linked with a switch to the Champions League winners since becoming the world’s most expensive player when he left Barca for Paris Saint-Germain in a €222 million (£198m/$262m) move last August. Neymar has labelled the speculation “nonsense” although Zinedine Zidane described the forward as “compatible” with Cristiano Ronaldo prior to his shock departure from Madrid . While players rarely move from Barca to Madrid or vice versa, a La Liga return for Neymar would still be hugely controversial, Mendieta comparing the potential transfer with Luis Figo’s decision to swap Camp Nou for the Santiago Bernabeu in 2000....

A team of scientists identified methylmercury—a toxic form of mercury that easily accumulates in some animals—in fish and crustaceans living in the trench, which reaches depths of around 36,000 feet. Mercury can be released into the environment from natural sources, such as volcanic eruptions. However, much of the mercury introduced into the oceans comes from human activities, such as the burning of coal and petroleum, or metal-mining and production....

If Horacio Gaggioli had not moved to Barcelona, Lionel Messi could have been playing for bitter rivals and La Liga champions Real Madrid, rather than putting together one of the best careers of all time with the Blaugrana. CR7 & Messi are changing the game Barca’s all-time leading goalscorer Messi arrived at Camp Nou as a 13-year-old from Rosario, thanks to the help of fellow Argentinian and agent Gaggioli....

Barca one step from Copa final thanks to Messi & Suarez The Barcelona boss has been criticised for making changes to his starting line-ups this term, but said before the 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday: “Without rotation, we wouldn’t even make it until February 15th!” It was similar rotation that allowed Luis Enrique’s side to finish fresher than everyone else in 2014-15 as the Catalans claimed the treble, and a lack of reliable options which contributed to the team’s downfall in the Champions League last season....

City made it 18 Premier League wins in a row with a 1-0 victory away to Newcastle United on Wednesday, a result that puts them 15 points clear at the top of the table. Along with Barca, they are yet to lose a league match this season and breezed into the knockout phase of the Champions League in imperious fashion, with each side winning their group comfortably. Guardiola, however, says Barca have the edge in Europe due to the Argentina star they possess in attack....

Messi endured an awkward fall when colliding with Sevilla’s Franco Vazquez in the 4-2 win on October 20 and fractured his arm in the process, ruling him out for three weeks. He was provisionally named in the travelling squad for Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Inter in the Champions League, but having not been given the all-clear from medical staff, Barca opted to not include him in the final matchday selection....

The opening fixtures of the competition did not disappoint, as Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Portugal rivals Spain – including a penalty – to earn a 3-3 draw, while Messi missed the chance to take a 2-1 lead over Iceland with Argentina when he missed a spot-kick. All eyes were on Messi regardless following the Ronaldo masterclass and his penalty miss will only deepen the blow. But how do Messi and Ronaldo’s career penalty records compare?...

Before Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the Warriors invited Metallica’s Bay Area natives to perform the national anthem. They had to follow in the footsteps of Carlos Santana and Usher, so they had big shoes to fill. But they definitely delivered. MORE: Warriors execs hoop in prison | Michael Jordan still super confident | Finals in photos Ready for some patriotic feelings? Dirk Nowitzki, notable German, approves.

Chief meteorologist Kevin Lighty and meteorologist Jacob Dickey of the local channel WCIA 3 continued their coverage of heavy thunderstorms rolling through parts of Illinois Monday even as water poured into the studio. “There’s literally a lake—there’s a lake that’s in the studio right now because of all of the heavy rainfall here that came in,” Lighty said while on air, with the camera switching to an overhead view of the studio....

Collins said he spoke with Wright on Saturday. “He’s going through his rehab stuff with the lower back, and I just told him be careful [Monday],” Collins said. “Make sure that we cut the activities back so that we don’t overdo it, so that Tuesday you can push forward instead of backing down a step.” The news is encouraging for a Mets team that is 22-16 and in first place in the NL East without any appreciable contribution from its captain, although Wright’s nagging history of injuries continues to be a concern, the Daily News noted: Wright shut himself down May 8 after experiencing lower back pain in his rehabilitation from a right hamstring injury....

Mets manager Terry Collins also was ejected for arguing the call during the third inning. MORE: Five MLB players who could be traded before July Home plate umpire Adam Hamari may have viewed the pitch as retribution for Utley’s late slide that injured Ruben Tejada in last year’s National league Division Series, but it seemed a little late for that. It’s the seventh meeting between the teams this season, and they’d completed the previous six without incident....

In their first significant move of the offseason, the Mets agreed with outfielder Chris Young on a $7.25 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. MORE: Trade rumors | Yankees ink Brian McCann The agreement is subject to a physical, the person said Friday, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the deal was not yet final. A 30-year-old outfielder, Young hit ....

Mets manager Terry Collins spoke with Hall of Famer John Smoltz about Harvey’s woes and how New York’s ace can return to his pre-surgery/early-season form. MORE: Hitting experts break down Bartolo Colon’s swing | Pedro tweaks Mets for not pulling Harvey early “I said, ‘Is there really this Tommy John hangover?’ And (Smoltz) said, ‘Absolutely,’” Collins said, via ESPN. “I’m going to relay that to Matt. And, if I need to, I’m going to have John Smoltz relay that to Matt....