49ers’ Christian McCaffrey is placed on injured reserve

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers placed All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve because of his lingering calf and Achilles tendon injuries. The move made Saturday means McCaffrey will miss at least four more games after already sitting out the season opener. He is eligible to return for a Thursday night game in Seattle on … Read more

Here’s what to expect at the 2024 Emmy awards

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Nebraska Supreme Court allows competing abortion measures on ballot

The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday that dueling constitutional amendments can appear on state ballots this fall. One of the ballot measures, known as “Protect the Right to Abortion,” would amend the state’s Constitution and stipulate that “all persons shall have a fundamental right to abortion until fetal viability, or when needed to protect the life or … Read more

How a fringe online claim about immigrants eating pets made its way to the debate stage

Around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, tens of millions of television viewers watched as Donald Trump spread an unsubstantiated and racially charged rumor running wild online. “In Springfield they’re eating dogs,” the former president said, referring to an Ohio city dealing with an influx of Haitian immigrants. “They’re eating the cats. They’re eating … the pets of … Read more

What it means for consumers and businesses

Inflation was a flashpoint during Tuesday night’s presidential debate, when Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump called out his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the Biden administration for presiding over the period of significant price growth, though he incorrectly stated it was the worst in U.S. history. Harris did not address the inflation point directly … Read more

Transgender athlete says Paralympians embraced her despite outside hate

Visually impaired transgender sprinter Valentina Petrillo said she felt welcomed by her fellow competitors despite the widespread scrutiny outside of the Paralympic village in France. The 51-year-old sprinter, who transitioned in 2019, reached T12 200m and 400m semi-finals at the recent Paralympic Games in Paris. Petrillo’s participation was criticized, with writer JK Rowling labeling her … Read more