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“Tonight’s the big night! The votes are in, and the awards we’ve all been waiting for are about to be announced,” Bloomberg’s campaign team tweeted on Sunday evening. “These are the #Donalds.” As Bloomberg’s team began to announce a string of awards in the mock ceremony, it soon became clear that only one nominee would be sweeping up the majority of the Sunday night awards: President Donald Trump, of course....

The Indiana Democratic Party condemned his remarks as “un-American” and others also expressed their shock and anger. Braun later walked back the remarks in a statement, saying he had “misunderstood” a line of questioning, but the senator is facing fierce criticism for his original comments. Those comments come as the Senate Judiciary Committee holds confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would be the first Black woman ever to sit on the Court if confirmed....

“Value does not derive from labour; it derives from self-actualization,” the Evangelion meme Williamson posted to her Instagram account reads. “Everything we do to help people express themselves at a higher level puts value into the economy.” The words come from a June tweet by Williamson, who authored multiple bestselling spiritual advice books before launching her run for president in January. “As the 21st-century unfolds, it’s time to completely debunk economic theories left over from the 19th & 20th,” precedes the meme copy in the original tweet....

The Mariners right-hander came up three outs short of throwing the 24th perfect game in MLB history Friday night. The Angels’ Luis Rengifo ended the bid with a single to lead off the ninth inning. MORE: Watch live MLB games all season long on fuboTV (7-day free trial) Leake then allowed a walk to Kevan Smith but recovered to retire the next three batters and complete a 10-0 shutout. He struck out Mike Trout to end the game....

The Ukrainian-recognized city council of Mariupol, a port city occupied by Russia, reacted with shock to the exorcism in a Telegram post Tuesday. The reported church procession comes as Russian officials have increasingly adopted religious language that has presented the invasion of Ukraine as a battle against Satan. The church’s ceremony included a march through the city’s streets that was intended to “sanctify” it, according to the post by the Mariupol City Council....

“The CCP has abused China’s people long enough. Covid has been an evil tool of oppression. It started in Wuhan, it ends in Wuhan. I’m praying for these people,” she wrote on Twitter, sharing a video of protests in the city, the capital of the Hubei province. Wuhan is one of the major Chinese cities—including Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai—to have been affected by protests over the weekend. Public anger is growing over the ruling Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) harsh COVID policies....

New York Democrat Ritchie Torres, former vice chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, said on Tuesday that he’s “horrified” that GOP hardliner Greene was to be placed on the committee. “As the former Vice Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, I’m HORRIFIED that it was just announced that Marjorie Taylor Greene will serve on the committee,” he tweeted on Tuesday. “A QAnon conspiracy theorist + Jan 6 insurrectionist doesn’t belong on a committee that exists to fight extremism,” he said....

Greene posted a photo of herself talking to the New York representative on the House floor, saying she was preparing for a debate on Ocasio-Cortez’s plan to tackle the climate crisis. “I’m glad I ran into you today @AOC to plan our debate about the Green New Deal,” the self-described “100% Pro-Life, Pro-Gun, Pro-Trump” representative wrote. “After I finish reading all 14 pages, like we agreed, I’ll schedule time for our debate....

The Georgia Republican mentioned the term—which was historically used as a racist slur against Asian people—in her Sunday opening remarks on the second day of “AmericaFest”, a conference organized by conservative group Turning Point USA. “So I’ve never been to one of these events before,” said Greene. “I’ve heard a little bit about them. I’ve seen a little bit of this event, this type of event before.” “And when I walked in yesterday, I was like, ‘What kind of people come here?...

The Georgia congresswoman referred to the Hanna-Barbera cartoon Scooby Doo as she condemned the environmental policy championed by progressives, whose demands include net-zero gas emissions and clean energy sources meeting 100 percent of power demand by 2030. “This is a simple meme that you would find on the internet,” Greene said in the House on Wednesday, pointing to a poster lifted up by her aide which featured a split image of Fred Jones from the Scooby Doo gang....

The Georgia lawmaker has joined other conservative voices in opposing the move, which was announced by White House spokesperson Jen Psaki and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. “We’ve increased disinformation research and tracking within the surgeon general’s office,” Psaki said on Thursday, adding, “We’re flagging problematic posts for Facebook that spread disinformation.” Psaki said that around a dozen people produce nearly two-thirds of all anti-vaccine misinformation on social media. While some may be blocked on some social media platforms, she said they are not blocked on Facebook....

Cuban said that will come to an end with the Mavericks. The national anthem hasn’t been played at any Mavericks games so far at the American Airlines Center this season—preseason or regular-season games. Cuban told ESPN that he consulted with NBA commissioner Adam Silver before letting the rest of the world know about his decision, ESPN reported. A team source told ESPN that no players, coaches or referees have mentioned the anthem’s absence so far....

Although it’s already so late into the 2020 election season, the Dallas Mavericks owner and business magnate appeared on the Pardon My Take podcast on Friday and said “if something crazy happens,” he may consider launching a campaign. “Yeah, you know, I’m kind of running out of time. And my family’s still against it, so that’s been a mess. But it’s been so crazy, right? I can never say never,” Cuban said when asked if the federal government’s handling of the coronavirus changed his mind about running....

The terms of the contract are not known, but sources told ESPN Tuesday that he was offered a five-year deal. Price, 51, is replacing Alan Major who left the program earlier this month due to health issues. He’s had plenty of experience as an NBA assistant coach, working with the Nuggets, Hawks, Warriors, Magic, and most recently the Hornets. The new 49ers head coach received some buzz last season when he was interviewed for the head coaching position of the Cleveland Cavaliers....

Walton, 22, allegedly pushed and punched the woman in the head multiple times early Tuesday morning, per a police report, which also states the woman is pregnant with Walton’s child. According to the police report, Walton was arrested by Davie police at 4:15 a.m. ET on Tuesday, The woman is five weeks pregnant, and Walton recently learned she was pregnant with his child. Per the South Florida Sun Sentinel, aggravated battery on a pregnant woman “is a second-degree felony that could result in up to 15 years in prison in Florida....

The 90-year-old actress—star of classic sitcoms The Jeffersons and 227—was in the midst of giving a speech to a crowd of well-wishers as she stood on a podium on Los Angeles’ Hollywood Boulevard, when she paused, before closing her eyes. During the concerning moment, which was livestreamed, the comedy legend’s son was seen rushing to her aid before she took a break from the outdoor proceedings in the 88-degree heat....

Gordon led the NL with a .333 batting average in 145 games during his first season the Marlins. He also scored 88 runs and stole 58 bases. MORE: 2016 MLB breakout stars | Gordon won’t fly under radar for long After struggling to find an everyday place in the Dodgers’ lineup, Gordon has quickly become one of the premier players in MLB after getting traded to Miami before last season....

The former Seattle Seahawks running back recently had a quick sparring session with UFC middleweight champ Luke Rockhold. PHOTOS: Beast Mode’s best memories | MORE: Players who retired young The session, which took place in what appeared to be a classroom, was quick and playful. But it did allow Lynch to get his kicks in. 

Marshawn Lynch made an appearance on “SportsCenter” with Scott Van Pelt on Monday night, and to the surprise of many, revealed his plans to potentially play in the upcoming NFL season, once again with the Seahawks. Lynch mentioned to “expect the unexpected,” but is currently in talks with Seattle to return once again. “My agent has been in talks with Seattle, so like I said, we’ll see what happens,” Lynch said....

When asked by The News Tribune of Tacoma how he’s been, Lynch answered: “Smooth.” FANTASY: Week 9 rankings: RB Though there’s no real indication Lynch, 30, wants to play again, the Seahawks hold his playing rights through 2017 if he wishes to return. If nothing else, his impact remains present in the locker room regardless of whether he’s in it. “Oh, he’s a huge influence,” fullback Will Tukuafu said, “just on his style of play, you know what I mean?...