Early Trump ‘reset’ highlights distance from 2016 to 2024: The Note

The first month of the third Trump campaign might be remembered for how former President Donald Trump himself was nowhere to be seen but everywhere to be found — and that was before the “major announcement” of how to turn $99 into animations of the former president shooting lasers from his eyes.

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Crypto’s ties to sports raise ethical questions Sports fans who view their favorite players as role models might think twice before taking their financial advice, too

The bankruptcy of FTX and the arrest of its founder and former CEO are raising new questions about the role celebrity athletes such as Tom Brady, Steph Curry, Naomi Osaka and others played in lending legitimacy to the largely unregulated landscape of crypto, while also reframing the conversation about just how costly blind loyalty to favorite players or teams can be for the average fan.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says end of Title 42 will bring ‘total chaos’

With Title 42 expected to be lifted in a matter of days, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he anticipates catastrophe at the southern border.

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Inmate scheduled for Jan. 3 execution asks Missouri governor for mercy

ST. LOUIS — A Missouri prisoner sentenced to die Jan. 3 for stabbing an ex-girlfriend to death 19 years ago in Earth City is asking Gov. Mike Parson for mercy.

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Louisiana dog hailed a hero for protecting young girls lost in woods for hours

A family dog is being hailed as a hero after it protected two young girls who wandered off and got lost in the Louisiana woods for hours.

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Week 15 recap: Justin Fields makes history (again) in the Chicago Bears’ 25-20 loss

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields reached 1,000 rushing yards for the season and the Bears defense had three takeaways Sunday at Soldier Field.

But neither was enough to stop the Eagles from recording their 13th victory of the year.

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Gov. Abbott, border states prepare for deluge of crossings with Title 42 ending

(The Center Square) – With Title 42 enforcement ending Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the leaders of other border states are preparing for an expected deluge of illegal entries into the U.S

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Holiday Tournament Central ’22 at Section 618

Here are all the pairings and schedules for the holiday tournaments across the region.

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College basketball scores, winners and losers: Arizona, Kansas make big statements; No. 1 Purdue struggles

The busiest day of the college basketball season to date doubled as the best of the season with buzzer-beaters, late-game drama, scoring explosions and everything in between filling a full day on the Saturday slate.

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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker named next NCAA president, will succeed Mark Emmert at pivotal time

Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker will be the next president of the NCAA, the association announced Thursday. Baker succeeds Mark Emmert and takes over as the lead figure of the collegiate sports governing body at a transformational time. Baker, a Republican, is nearing the end of his second term as governor.

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