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Saturday, 31 October 2020
Got Worries? Make Newspaper Dolls to Catch Them
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Kids’ Graphic Novels That Turn the Superhero Genre on Its Head
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Texas: All of a sudden, a two-party election in the Lone Star State.
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‘They’re coming after our state,’ McSally warns Arizona Republicans.
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Robot Bores: AI-powered awkward first date
Two chatbots meet and put the world to rights online in battle to see who is most human-like.
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'My parents had hearts of gold, they didn't deserve it'
How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood.
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NPR News: Police In N.C. Arrest, Pepper Spray Protesters During March To Polls Event
Police In N.C. Arrest, Pepper Spray Protesters During March To Polls Event
According to video posted online and witness accounts, police in Graham, N.C., used pepper spray on a march to drive voter turnout. Activists say at least 17 people were arrested.
According to video posted online and witness accounts, police in Graham, N.C., used pepper spray on a march to drive voter turnout. Activists say at least 17 people were arrested.
The Battlegrounds Within Battlegrounds
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Celebrities lend Biden a hand in turning out the vote in Philadelphia.
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Stanford Study Seeks to Quantify Infections Stemming From Trump Rallies
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US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in last weekend dash round swing states
Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race.
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US election: The big issue that could hurt Trump
Just ahead of the election, the US is seeing what could be the largest outbreak of the pandemic so far.
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US election 2020: 'It just makes me feel like a nobody'
Former prisoner Davion Hampton from Florida wants to vote in this US election. But he can't.
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US election: 'All Republicans should marry Democrats'
Chenren and Cathy Shao haven't let political differences get in the way of their eight-year marriage.
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US election 2020: The great dividing line of this campaign
For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump.
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NPR News: Good News: You Can Sleep For One More Hour Tonight
Good News: You Can Sleep For One More Hour Tonight
Most of the country will "fall back" during Sunday's wee hours. Many sleep researchers say daylight saving time does more harm than good.
Most of the country will "fall back" during Sunday's wee hours. Many sleep researchers say daylight saving time does more harm than good.
Friday, 30 October 2020
NPR News: New Zealand Supports The Right To Die, But Rejects The Right To Get High
New Zealand Supports The Right To Die, But Rejects The Right To Get High
The country voted to allow assisted dying for the terminally ill but no to legalizing marijuana. Two separate referendums were held along with the general election won Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
The country voted to allow assisted dying for the terminally ill but no to legalizing marijuana. Two separate referendums were held along with the general election won Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
NPR News: Trump's Ban On TikTok Suffers Another Legal Setback
Trump's Ban On TikTok Suffers Another Legal Setback
A federal judge put the brakes on yet another aspect of Trump's push to ban the app TikTok, but the future of the viral video app in the U.S. remains clouded by uncertainty.
A federal judge put the brakes on yet another aspect of Trump's push to ban the app TikTok, but the future of the viral video app in the U.S. remains clouded by uncertainty.
A judge orders the Postal Service to take ‘extraordinary measures’ to deliver ballots on time in 22 districts.
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N.E.H. Funds Restoration of Statues Toppled During Protests
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Trump, in Minnesota, lashes out at Democrats for limiting crowd sizes.
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Nursing Homes, Racked by the Virus, Face a New Crisis: Isolation
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Voters suing Minnesota over a mask mandate are asking the Supreme Court to intervene.
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
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Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay
Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical.
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Covid: Belgium announces return to national lockdown
Non-essential shops will close until mid-December to help curb the highest infection rate in Europe.
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US election: What Latino first-time voters want
Every 30 seconds, a Latino in the US turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote.
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Berlin airport opens... 10 years late
Berlin's new airport is finally opening to the public, 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget.
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New on SI: 10 Best Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Players of All Time
These are the top 10 Pittsburgh Steelers defensive players of all time. The Steelers have always been known for tough defense and these are the men that built that reputation.
There are two ways to win a football game: score more points than your opponent or prevent them from scoring more points than you. For the last fifty years, the Steelers have excelled at the latter.
During the ‘70s, the Steelers' Steel Curtain defense was a 4–3 scheme with a dominant front four, three athletic linebackers and hard-hitting defensive backs. The ‘90s ushered in the Blitzburgh era, marked by hyper-aggressive linebackers who relentlessly ran down quarterbacks. During the Super Bowl years of the mid-2000s, the addition of a roving, tenacious, strong safety made the Steelers defense even more dangerous.
The Steelers defense has ranked in the top five for points allowed in a season 17 times since 1972. During that same period, Pittsburgh has won six Super Bowls and eight AFC championships. Even during the pre-Super Bowl era, when the Steelers rarely posted a winning season, they still fielded powerful defenses. In 1957, the Steelers ranked first in the NFL for yards allowed and second for points allowed.
Choosing the Top Defenders in Steelers History
The players on this list are the best Steelers defensive players of all time. They made the cut based on:
- their dominance during the time in which they played,
- stats and accolades,
- contributions to championships,
- and overall value to the Steelers organization.
Ultimately, these players on this list are not only the greatest defensive players in Steeler franchise history but also some of the best the NFL has ever seen.
10. Jack Butler
Defensive Back, 1951–59
Today, Jack Butler is somewhat of an unsung hero from pre-Super-Bowl-era Steelers lore. While it is true that the franchise struggled through most of its early history, there were bright spots and a few superstars, and Butler was one of them.
In nine seasons, he intercepted an impressive 52 passes and took four of them back for touchdowns. He ranks second in franchise history for career interceptions, behind only Mel Blount. He made four Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams even though the Steelers could only put together two winning seasons during Butler’s tenure.
Butler finally joined other great
Steelers in the Hall of Fame when he was enshrined with the class of 2012, more than 50 years after his retirement from the NFL. He is an all-time Steelers great from a time when greatness was hard to come by.Jersey Number: 80
Accolades
- 4 Pro Bowls
- 3 All-Pro Selections
- Hall of Fame Class of 2012
Stats
- 9 Seasons
- 104 Games
- 52 Interceptions for 827 Yards and 4 Touchdowns
- 10 Fumble Recoveries for 38 Yards and 1 Touchdown
9. Kevin Greene
Linebacker, 1993–95
It is tough to decide where Kevin Greene should rank among the best Steelers defensive players. He is a Hall of Famer and one of the top linebackers of all time, a pass-rushing machine with a nonstop motor. He played opposite fellow outside linebacker Greg Lloyd in an aggressive 3–4 defense, and the pair pummeled quarterbacks for three amazing seasons in Pittsburgh. Greene’s time in the Steel City culminated in a trip to Super Bowl XXX, an achievement he played no small part in.
On the other hand, he only spent three seasons in Pittsburgh before moving on to the Panthers after the Super Bowl season of 1995. For that reason alone, it seems unfair to rank him higher than other Steelers greats who spent all or most of their careers in the black and gold. Greene is one of those players that Steeler Nation sure would have liked to have stuck around longer.
Jersey Number: 91
Accolades
- 2 Pro Bowls
- 1 All-Pro Selection
- Hall of Fame Class of 2016
Stats
- 3 Seasons
- 48 Games
- 35.5 Sacks
- 1 Interception
- 6 Fumble Recoveries
8. Ernie Stautner
Defensive Tackle, 1950–63
Like Jack Butler, Ernie Stautner was a Hall-of-Fame-caliber defensive player during an era when the Steelers rarely posted a winning season. Undersized at only 230 pounds, he made up for it with toughness and tenacity. Thanks to his gritty style of play, Stautner and players like him began to cultivate the reputation for tough, hard-hitting defensive football that the Steelers are still known for today.
Stautner made the Pro Bowl roster nine times and the All-Pro team once in his 14-year career. In 1964, the Steelers retired his No. 70 jersey. For a long time, he was the only player in Steeler franchise history to have his jersey retired by the franchise, though Joe Greene joined him in that honor in 2014. Ernie Stautner was enshrined in the Hall of Fame with the class of 1969.
Jersey Number: 70
Accolades
- 9 Pro Bowls
- 1 All-Pro Selection
- Hall of Fame Class of 1969
Stats
- 14 Seasons
- 173 Games
- 2 Interceptions
- 23 Fumble Recoveries
- 3 Safeties
7. Mel Blount
Cornerback, 1970–83
Mel Blount was one of the toughest cornerbacks of his era. At 6’3” tall, he towered over most wide receivers and his physical playing style fit in perfectly with Pittsburgh's Steel Curtain defense. Blount’s aggressive abuse of receivers eventually led to a rule change and today, defensive backs are no longer allowed to contact receivers more than five yards beyond the line of scrimmage.
Blount played 200 games as a Steeler, intercepted 57 passes and made five Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams. In 1975, he earned the award for NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and throughout the ‘70s, he helped the Steelers win four Super Bowls. Blount was enshrined in the Hall of Fame with the class of 1989.
Jersey Number: 47
Accolades
- 5 Pro Bowls
- 2 All-Pro Selections
- 4 Super Bowl Championships
- 1975 Defensive Player of the Year
- Hall of Fame Class of 1989
Stats
- 14 Seasons
- 200 Games
- 57 Interceptions for 736 Yards and 2 Touchdowns
- 13 Fumble Recoveries, 2 Touchdowns
6. James Harrison
Linebacker, 2002, 2004–12, 2014–2017
Linebacker James Harrison chased down quarterbacks for 14 seasons with the Steelers. He is the franchise’s all-time leading pass rusher with 80.5 sacks, and he played a major role in two Super Bowl championships. He made five Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams during 177 games as a Steeler and he was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2008. Harrison's 100-yard interception return in Super Bowl XLIII helped solidify one of the biggest wins in Steelers' history.
Harrison took the long road to NFL stardom and struggled to make the roster with both the Steelers and Ravens as a young player. He spent some time with the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe before returning to the Steelers and eventually becoming a full-time starter in 2007. The rest is history, as Harrison went on to become one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the NFL and a major problem for any offensive coordinator that faced the Steelers.
Jersey Number: 92
Accolades
- 5 Pro Bowls
- 2 All-Pro Selections
- 2 Super Bowl Championships
- 2008 Defensive Player of the Year
Stats
- 14 Seasons
- 177 Games
- 80.5 Sacks
- 7 Interceptions for 86 Yards
- 8 Fumble Recoveries
5. Rod Woodson
Cornerback, 1987–96
Woodson was a cornerback and return man with blazing speed. Drafted by the Steelers in 1987, he made his first of six straight Pro Bowls in 1989. In 10 seasons as a Steeler, he made a total of seven Pro Bowls and was voted an All-Pro five times. He intercepted 38 passes and returned five for touchdowns. Woodson was awarded the Defensive Player of the Year in 1993.
As a return man, Woodson ran back two kicks and two punts for scores during his time with the Steelers. He was a star player during a time when the Steelers had few and a scoring threat any time he got his hands on the ball. Because of Woodson and other players in the early ‘90s, the Steelers were able to return to their former glory and make the playoffs under new head coach Bill Cowher. Woodson missed the 1995 regular season with a knee injury but still managed to play in the Super Bowl that year. Woodson was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
Jersey Number: 26
Accolades
- 7 Pro Bowls
- 5 All-Pro Selections
- 1993 Defensive Player of the Year
- Hall of Fame Class of 2009
Stats
- Seasons 10
- 134 Games
- 38 Interceptions for 779 Yards and 5 Touchdowns
- 21 Fumbles Recovered for 1 Touchdown
- 257 Punt Returns for 2,362 Yards and 2 Touchdowns
- 220 Kick Returns for 4,894 Yards and 2 Touchdowns
4. Jack Ham
Linebacker, 1971–82
Jack Ham was not only the best outside linebacker ever to put on a Steelers uniform, but he was also one of the best in NFL history. He came to the Steelers in 1971 as part of a draft class that included safety Mike Wagner and defensive tackle Ernie Holmes, two more defensive stars who, along with Ham, were part of the Steelers dynasty of the '70s.
Ham made eight straight Pro Bowls and six straight All-Pro teams in his 12 seasons with the Steelers. He was an excellent all-around athlete with the strength to handle blockers, the speed to cover running backs and the intelligence to make the right decisions. He was enshrined in the Hall of Fame with the class of 1988.
Jersey Number: 59
Accolades
- 8 Pro Bowls
- 6 All-Pro Selections
- 4 Super Bowl Championships
- Hall of Fame Class of 1988
Stats
- 12 Seasons
- 162 Games
- 32 Interceptions for 218 yards and 1 Touchdown
- 21 Fumble Recoveries for 1 Touchdown
- 3 Sacks
3. Troy Polamalu
Safety, 2003–14
As a Steelers fan, it is fun to imagine how much sleep offensive coordinators must have lost during the nights before facing Troy Polamalu and the Pittsburgh defense. While the Pittsburgh pass rush and run defense were highly ranked in the mid-2000s, Troy Polamalu was the heart and soul of the defense.
Polamalu was an unpredictable terror with the freedom to make made bold decisions that offenses often didn’t expect. In his prime, he seemed to be everywhere at once and there was little an opposing quarterback could do to avoid him. During 12 seasons, he helped the Steelers win two Super Bowls and three AFC championships. He made eight Pro Bowls and four All-Pro teams and was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2010. He intercepted 32 passes, recovered seven fumbles, and in 158 games, he scored five defensive touchdowns.
Jersey Number: 43
Accolades
- 8 Pro Bowls
- 4 All-Pro Selections
- 2010 Defensive Player of the Year
- 2 Super Bowl Championships
Stats
- 12 Seasons
- 158 Games
- 32 Interceptions for 398 Yards and 3 Touchdowns
- 7 Fumbles Recovered for 2 Touchdowns
- 12 Sacks
2. Jack Lambert
Linebacker, 1974–84
As a rookie, Jack Lambert filled in at middle linebacker when starter Henry Davis got injured. Davis never got his job back. Lambert earned Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1974, and Defensive Player of the Year in 1976. Throughout 11 seasons, he made nine Pro Bowls and six All-Pro teams.
Lambert was a terrifying presence with missing front teeth and a perpetual scowl on his face. He wore huge shoulder pads with a neck roll, and at 6’4”, he loomed over quarterbacks before the snap like a dark, menacing storm cloud. In reality, he was an undersized linebacker even for his era. Though listed at 220 pounds, according to some accounts, he was much lighter.
It didn’t matter. Lambert was ferocious on the field and seemed to treat every play like a street fight. He set the tone for an unforgiving Pittsburgh defense that won four Super Bowl championships for the Steelers. Today he is regarded as one of the best middle linebackers ever to play the game.
Lambert was enshrined in the Hall of Fame with the class of 1990.
Jersey Number: 58
Accolades
- 9 Pro Bowls
- 6 All-Pro Selections
- 1974 Defensive Rookie of the Year
- 1976 Defensive Player of the Year
- 4 Super Bowl Championships
- Hall of Fame Class of 1990
Stats
- 11 Seasons
- 146 Games
- 28 Interceptions for 243 Yards
- 17 Fumble Recoveries
- 8 Sacks
1. Joe Greene
Defensive Tackle, 1969–81
Though it might be hard to imagine today, the years before the arrival of head coach Chuck Noll in 1969 were dark days for the Steelers. With the exception of a few years here and there, for the better part of four decades, the Steelers were rarely able to cobble together a winning season.
In 1969, Noll drafted a defensive tackle named Joe Greene, and the tide began to turn. Greene was named Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1969, and the Steelers continued to draft well over the next few years. By 1972, the Steelers had their first winning season since 1963 and defeated the Raiders for the franchise’s first-ever playoff win. In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl.
The Steelers won three more Super Bowls during the 1970s and are widely considered the Team of the Decade. Today, Pittsburgh is one of the most successful NFL franchises in history. It all started with Joe Greene.
“Mean” Joe Greene played for 13 seasons in Pittsburgh. He was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1972 and '74, and he made an amazing 10 Pro Bowls and four All-Pro teams. Greene was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1987. In 2014, he joined Ernie Stautner as one of two Steelers to ever have their jersey numbers officially retired by the organization.
Jersey Number: 75
Accolades
- 10 Pro Bowls
- 4 All-Pro Selections
- 1969 Defensive Rookie of the Year
- 1972 Defensive Player of the Year
- 1974 Defensive Player of the Year
- 4 Super Bowl Championships
- Hall of Fame Class of 1987
Stats
- 13 Seasons
- 181 Games
- 1 Interception for 26 Yards
- 1 Fumble Recovery
Who Is the Best Steelers Defensive Player of All Time?
Joe Greene is the greatest Steelers player of all time and is regarded as one of the best defensive tackles ever to play in the NFL. He made more Pro Bowls than any other Steeler in history and earned Defensive Player of the Year twice. He was a hard-nosed player who didn’t tolerate losing and set the tone for the Steel Curtain defense.
Honorable Mentions
L.C. Greenwood
Defensive End, 1969–81
Greenwood arrived in Pittsburgh with the 1969 draft—the same year as Joe Greene. The pair lined up alongside each other from 1969 to '81 and made up half of the original Steel Curtain defensive line. Greenwood made six Pro Bowls and two All-Pro rosters. Many Steelers fans believe he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.
Donnie Shell
Safety, 1974–87
Shell is an old-school Steeler who was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020. He helped win four Super Bowls and intercepted 51 passes in his 14-year career. He made the Pro Bowl five times and All-Pro three times.
Greg Lloyd
Linebacker, 1988–97
Lloyd was an intimidating linebacker with a bad on-field attitude who would have fit in perfectly with the Steelers of the 1970s. He made five Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams as a Steeler and racked up a total of 53.5 sacks. Lloyd helped the Steelers make it back to the Super Bowl in 1995 where they lost to the Cowboys.
Jason Gildon
Linebacker, 1994–2003
Gildon’s 77 career sacks rank him second behind James Harrison in franchise history. He was a prototypical Steelers pass rusher who made three Pro Bowls and one All-Pro team during his time in Pittsburgh.
Carnell Lake
Defensive Back, 1989–98
Lake was a linebacker in college who became a Pro-Bowl safety in the NFL. He had an All-Pro season at cornerback as well when Steelers cornerback Rod Woodson left and Coach Bill Cowher asked Lake to fill in. During his time in Pittsburgh, Lake made the Pro Bowl four times and All-Pro once.
Joey Porter
Linebacker, 1999–2006
Porter was an aggressive pass rusher who tallied 60 sacks during his eight years as a Steeler, putting him third in team history. He made three Pro Bowls and one All-Pro roster as Steeler and helped Pittsburgh win a Super Bowl in 2005.
Steelers All-Time Sacks Leaders
Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Records
Interceptions All-Time
Mel Blount (1970-1983): 57
Interceptions in a Season
Mel Blount (1975): 11
Sacks All-Time
James Harrison (2002–17): 80.5
Sacks in a Season
James Harrison (2008): 16
Safeties All-Time
Ernie Stautner (1950–63): 3
Bill McPeak (1949–57): 3
Steelers All-Time Interception Leaders
What Was the Steel Curtain?
Most Steelers fans have heard about the Steel Curtain defense. It has become a term practically synonymous with Pittsburgh football, but it is occasionally misused and misunderstood. The era of the Steel Curtain was a specific time period in the 1970s, and while it is poetic to use the term for modern Steelers defenses, it really isn't accurate.
The Steel Curtain often is used to refer to the entire Steelers defense of the '70s Super Bowl period, a definition that is acceptable in the eyes of most Steelers fans. However, Steelers sticklers will tell you the term Steel Curtain refers only to the front four defensive linemen.
Who Were the Original Steel Curtain?
- L.C. Greenwood: Defensive End
- Joe Greene: Defensive Tackle
- Ernie Holmes: Defensive Tackle
- Dwight White: Defensive End
These four players teamed up from 1971 to '77, making for one of the greatest defensive lines in NFL history. Holmes left the team in '77 and was replaced by defensive tackles John Banaszak, Gary Dunn and Steve Furness for the final two Super Bowls championships of the era.
Top-Ranked Steelers Defenses
Defense Wins Championships
They say that defense wins championships, but this may no longer be true in the modern NFL. I'm not convinced an NFL team can win a Super Bowl today without a great quarterback and a powerful offense. Even the best defenses struggle to contain the top-level, high-scoring offenses in the modern-era NFL.
But if you do happen to have a great quarterback and an offense capable of putting four touchdowns on the board every game, a strong defense can still make a big difference. Games in today's NFL are often battles of attrition, and stopping your opponent from scoring more points than you is still a valid game plan.
The Steelers of the '70s stopped offenses in their tracks with a tenacious front four called the Steel Curtain. Blitzburgh of the '90s relentlessly chased down quarterbacks. The Steelers defense of the mid-2000s confused opponents with a ferocious pass rush and an unpredictable All-Pro strong safety.
The Steelers of today still play great defense . . . maybe even championship caliber. But without an offense that can put points on the board, they may never achieve what their predecessors had.
Time will tell. The NFL is always changing, and defenses today have more to worry about than any other time in the history of the league.
Stats and Reference
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Chips that power nearly all electronic devices are at the heart of the battle for global dominance.
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Why the humble text message is a key campaign tool
Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through.
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NPR News: Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
In advance of a COVID-19 vaccine being available, a group of independent medical advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weighed Friday who should get the vaccine first and how.
In advance of a COVID-19 vaccine being available, a group of independent medical advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weighed Friday who should get the vaccine first and how.
Thursday, 29 October 2020
NPR News: Want To Buy A Gun At Walmart? You've Got To Ask For It
Want To Buy A Gun At Walmart? You've Got To Ask For It
The retail giant removed firearms and ammunition from its shelves saying it's a precautionary step amid the recent outbreak of civil unrest. But the weapons are still available, if you ask for them.
The retail giant removed firearms and ammunition from its shelves saying it's a precautionary step amid the recent outbreak of civil unrest. But the weapons are still available, if you ask for them.
Trump’s Hard-Line Immigration Policies Go Before Voters
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Trump and Biden Converge in Florida, an Elusive Prize Still Up for Grabs
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A Californian is battling both influenza and Covid-19 in an early case of ‘co-infection.’
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Appeals court rules Minnesota must segregate ballots received after 8 p.m. on Election Day.
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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida
Democrat Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize.
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Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh
Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives.
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'We asked Trump to stop playing YMCA' - Village People singer Victor Willis
Village People's lead singer says he doesn't endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies.
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Getting too many texts? Blame the election
Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through.
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Covid: What impact has the furlough scheme had?
As the furlough scheme draws to a close, how much did it cost and did it achieve its aims?
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Furlough: ‘In limbo’ or ‘one long garden party'?
Furlough was a welcome holiday for some but for others it was a long and anxious waiting game.
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Job Support Scheme: How do new post-furlough changes work?
The government has expanded its Job Support Scheme, which replaces furlough from November.
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‘It’s all about survival now'
How are Tottenham residents coping after the area had one of the highest furlough rates in London?
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How do I find a new job during Covid and which sectors are hiring?
Jobseekers are having a tough time at the moment, but support is available.
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CEO Secrets: The aviation workers starting new businesses
We hear from three people who have started their own companies during the downturn in aviation.
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Wednesday, 28 October 2020
US election 2020: What to look out for on election night
Americans will pick their next president on 3 November. Here's what to look for as results roll in.
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NPR News: 'None Of This Has Been Easy': Melbourne, Australia, Ends Its 111-Day Lockdown
'None Of This Has Been Easy': Melbourne, Australia, Ends Its 111-Day Lockdown
The city recorded zero new coronavirus cases on Monday, for the first time since June. "Now is the time to congratulate every single Victorian for staying the course," said the state's top official.
The city recorded zero new coronavirus cases on Monday, for the first time since June. "Now is the time to congratulate every single Victorian for staying the course," said the state's top official.
‘Perception Hacks’ and Other Potential Threats to the Election
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M.L.B. says the Dodgers’ Justin Turner insisted on celebrating with teammates despite his positive coronavirus test.
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$300 Million Telemarketing Scheme Preyed on Older People, U.S. Says
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Take This Trump Election Day Quiz Before It’s Too Late
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Two conservative operatives charged with election fraud for a Midwest robocall scam are ordered to call 85,000 people back.
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Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns
A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal.
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Mali Radisson Blu attack: Two Islamists sentenced to death
Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died.
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Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'
Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.
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End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there'
Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw.
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US Election 2020: Will America's race issue decide the next president?
The BBC's Clive Myrie goes to the crucial state of Arizona, where black votes could decide who wins.
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New on SI: Bucs Coach Bruce Arians: Antonio Brown 'Fantastic' in First Team Workout
Arians was impressed with Brown's first workout since signing with Tampa Bay. Brown is eligible to play in Week 9 after his personal conduct suspension expires.
Following his team's risky decision to sign wide receiver Antonio Brown, Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said Brown "looked fantastic" in his first workout with Tampa Bay,
per ESPN's Jenna Laine."He looks fantastic. I think we had really good conversations today, he and I," Arians said Wednesday. "He was in the meetings and everything. And he's working with Anthony Piroli and the strength staff. He looks in great shape. Yeah, ready to go next week."
Brown's eight-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy ends after this week, making him eligible to play in the Bucs' home game on Nov. 8 against the Saints.
Arians's decision to sign Brown raised some eyebrows around the league after the coach had previously said such a pairing would not happen back in March. Then, Arians shot down the idea that the Bucs would sign Brown, saying, "I just know him, and it's not a fit in our locker room." In January 2019, Arians said Brown had "too much diva" going on during an appearance on ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter's podcast.
A key factor in the team reversing its course is Brown's relationship with quarterback Tom Brady. Brady, who was briefly teammates with Brown in New England, was asked by Laine to expand upon his relationship with Brown, and why the six-time Super Bowl champion has actively vouched on his behalf.
"Over the years, when you transition from a younger player to an older player, you really want to see guys succeed and you want to see guys do well. It’s always about maximizing your potential," Brady said. "I had a lot of people support me over the years, realizing that I was far from where I needed to be, and they would guide me and provide me with the help I needed as a player to reach my potential. And I think that's how you impact people. We talk about it a lot as professional athletes—how you impact people on the field is one thing, how you impact people off the field is another...
"You just try your best everyday, realizing that a lot of people weren’t born with the same advantages that I had growing up. They weren’t born with the same background, the same support systems that I had. I think when you recognize that, and you bring that to relationships, all you can do is the best you can do...I want to see other guys succeed, and a lot of joy in my experience comes from seeing other people be their best, and seeing people succeed in ways that can set their family up."
Brown, 32, has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women since September 2019. He pled no contest to charges related to his moving truck driver battery case earlier this year. Brown appeared in one game with the Patriots in 2019 before being released on Sept. 20.
Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'
Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.
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Covid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September
Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request
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Halloween firms face up to a pandemic fright
Covid-19 has created extra problems this Halloween, so how are firms fighting back?
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'Furlough pay should be kept at 80% of our salaries'
Workers facing new lockdowns: "We need furlough pay to be kept at 80% of our salaries."
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NPR News: Dodgers 3rd Baseman Tests Positive For COVID-19 — Then Celebrates With Teammates
Dodgers 3rd Baseman Tests Positive For COVID-19 — Then Celebrates With Teammates
Justin Turner was pulled from Game 6 of the World Series game when his COVID-19 test came back positive. But when the Dodgers won, he joined in the gaiety — and now faces a "full investigation."
Justin Turner was pulled from Game 6 of the World Series game when his COVID-19 test came back positive. But when the Dodgers won, he joined in the gaiety — and now faces a "full investigation."
Tuesday, 27 October 2020
Michigan’s ban on the open carrying of firearms at polling locations is blocked by a judge.
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A third of mail-in ballots in the Fort Worth area were temporarily rejected because of a printing error.
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First Inning: Another game, another Randy Arozarena homer.
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When My President Sang ‘Amazing Grace’
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The Dodgers are confident, thanks to a talented team and a closed roof.
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Justice Barrett Rises to Top of Increasingly Conservative Judiciary
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Hospitals Are Reeling Under a 46 Percent Spike in Covid-19 Patients
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After a low-key off day, the Rays say they’re staying relaxed.
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I Approve This Message. Now, Remember Your Secrecy Envelope.
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How Mitch McConnell Delivered Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Rapid Confirmation
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Biden Invokes F.D.R. to Reach Across Partisan Divide in Georgia
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WATCH: Ex-Hunter Biden associate Tony Bobulinski joins Tucker Carlson Tonight live right now
10/27/20 5:00 PM
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