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The legislative branch subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations met on Wednesday to hear Acting USCP Chief Yogananda Pittman request an increase of USCP’s 2022 budget of $619.2 million, a 20 percent hike from last year’s budget, citing that additional resources to train, equip, recruit and provide wellness resources for officers are necessary after the January 6 insurrection. USCP is the police force specifically dedicated to protect Congress, and its budget currently accounts for 10 percent of the entire legislative branch budget....

The Taliban’s recent decision to ban women from attending university puts the importance of this issue into stark relief. As an Afghan woman and a refugee, access to an education in the United States changed my life. I have been able to pursue a degree in public health, and I hope to start a PhD program. Five years ago, I founded Elena’s Light, an organization that helps refugees and other newcomers advance their lives....

USA Basketball fell to France 83-76 on the first day of Olympics Group A competition, the Americans scoring only a single basket in the final 3:41. They were outscored 16-2 down the stretch. They missed three consecutive jumpshots in the final 31 seconds, one that would have tied it (by Zach LaVine) and two would have grabbed the lead (by Kevin Durant, Jrue Holiday). Blazers guard Damian Lillard finished this game 3-of-10 from the field with four turnovers, but he finished the game — in more ways than one....

In the immediate aftermath of the attack, volunteers set to work housing, feeding, and caring for those directly affected by the tragedy. Among them was an Odesa-based organization, Embrace the Heroes, which, with the help of the Ukrainian Army’s 220th Battalion, organized a delivery of food and medical supplies to Dnipro. Newsweek accompanied them to Dnipro on their mission. Pots, Pans, and Unbroken Dishes The Russian strike, which was carried out by a type of rocket which Ukraine’s air defense systems are incapable of shooting down, completely destroyed one full section of a large residential block....

AEW will be in Chicago for the event on Saturday, Aug. 31, inside the Sears Centre Arena. The event is almost here so keep checking back here as the card continues to fill up. Plus, Sporting News will have plenty of AEW All Out coverage on the day of the event. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year AEW All Out live stream TV channel: B/R Live (PPV) Live stream: live....

It was just a year before in the same building where Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) ran the huge All In independent event in front of a sold out audience. That turned out to be a precursor to AEW and proof that there was overwhelming interest in another major wrestling promotion — so much so that when tickets for All Out went on sale June 14, the 11,000-plus-seat arena sold out in 15 minutes....

CM Punk and Cabana were best friends at one point. However, due to personal issues, both cut ties a few years ago. The Second City Saint has been suspended from the company for his actions at AEW All Out. Meanwhile, his former friend has made a return to the promotion. Last week on Dynamite, Chris Jericho issued a challenge to any former Ring of Honor World Champion after defeating Dalton Castle....

ALSO READ: Jim Ross reveals why Moxley vs Omega at AEW Full Gear was a special match Chris Jericho’s Thanksgiving extravaganza This week’s episode of All Elite Wrestling Dynamite kicked off with AEW World Champion Chris Jericho’s thanksgiving celebration. The proceedings were kicked off by Soul Train Jones aka WWE legend Virgil who introduced le champion. Jericho came out and called out the fans in Chicago before inviting the rest of the Inner Circle to come out....

AEW seems to be making important strategic moves to ensure their success going forward. In case you didn’t know… All Elite Wrestling or AEW was announced back in January. The upstart promotion funded by Shahid Khan and Tony Khan announced the signings of The Elite which include Cody Rhodes, The Young Bucks, Hangman Page, The Lucha Bros., PAC, and living WWE Legend Chris Jericho. Wrestling fans are excited about the potential that AEW has to offer....

Pro Wrestling Sheet broke the story and reported that the United States Patent and Trade Office issued a refusal last week, due to the name being too similar to ‘Dustin Rhodes.’ Dustin Rhodes (Goldust) does own the rights to the name. According to the legal document, it states that, The ruling also further states due to both names being filed under entertainment services, wrestling exhibits and performances, this could cause further confusion....

Nina started by claiming that her son should be the face of every advertisement and health class on why birth control should be used. Friedman added that her son is ridiculously disrespectful and beyond ungrateful. Friedman claimed that she could not get over what her son had “turned into” (H/T: Wrestling Inc). MJF’s mother further stated that she wouldn’t call her son a man, and secondly, noted that the AEW star was born with a silver spoon and was given everything....

It’s no secret that Dark Order has been struggling lately due to the absence of Hangman Page and internal issues between members. As such, the faction is trying its best to recover lost ground. In the latest episode of the smash-hit YouTube exclusive show, Being The Elite, Alex Reynolds and John Silver discussed the future of The Dark Order. Reynolds sounded particularly concerned about the stable losing its standing in AEW....

Page’s beer-drinking gimmick before winning the AEW Championship drew comparisons to Stone Cold, whose on-screen celebrations are rarely finished without a few cans of beer being opened. Fans began comparing their gimmicks, though their characters are essentially as different as chalk and cheese. Appearing on the latest episode of the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast, Hangman Page confessed it was never his intention to get compared to The Texas Rattlesnake....

Beyond signing with AEW – which premieres on U.S. network TNT and U.K. channel ITV on October 2nd – 2019 also saw MJW jump 217 spots on the PWI 500 list, reaching No.135. It also saw him defeats the likes of Joey Janela, Shane Douglas, Scorpio Sky, Colt Cabana, Ethan Page, Teddy Hart and Davey Boy Smith Jr. in various matches. On the evening of Monday, September 16, 2019, I welcomed MJF – a fellow native of Long Island, New York – into my home for an interview....

It has now been revealed by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful that Cody Rhodes is officially a free agent. The TNT champion has been working without an official contract for several weeks, after his deal expired at the end of 2021. The landscape of AEW would look very different if Cody Rhodes was not a part of it, and the TNT champion agreed with this sentiment in an interview with Sports Illustrated back in December....

Coached by Czech Republic’s Miroslav Soukup, Bahrain finished top of their group comprising of Turkmenistan, Singapore and Chinese Taipei in the third qualifying round to book their place in the 2019 Asian Cup. The side has performed decently in their last five international fixtures to make a jump of nine places in the latest FIFA rankings. They made to the semi-finals of the eight-nation Gulf Cup of Nations at the start of the year where they were eliminated by eventual champions Oman....

Funnily enough, it was the most that Constantine had veered away from his set ways in the four years of his second stint as India manager. India were on the front-foot, India pressed high, the front-four were combining so well. None of that dire long-ball football that we’ve come to expect in the face of even half-decent opposition. On Sunday evening in Abu Dhabi, Constantine’s India were a credit to themselves, a credit to the coach, a credit to Indian football....

That goal was enough for the 53rd ranked team as it escaped them from jaws of defeat. A closer inspection of the match reveals that it wasn’t a cakewalk for the South Koreans despite being ranked 63 places ahead of their rivals. Also Read: Asian Cup 2019 Group C Preview- South Korea, China, Kyrgyzstan, Philippines Although they didn’t dominate the match, they showed sparks of brilliance which could have turned the game in their favor....

GROUP D (Central Zone) FC Alay (KGZ) v FC Istiqlol (TJK): Group D leaders FC Istiqlol have a gilt-edged opportunity to take control of Group D when they travel to Kyrgyz Republic’s FC Alay who are currently bottom of the group with zero points. Istiqlol are level on points with Altyn Asyr and this is a good opportunity for them to move ahead, with Altyn having to play a slightly stronger opponent....

Aizawl FC achieved direct qualification to the AFC Cup group stage after they lost out to Iranian club Zob Ahan in the AFC Champions League play-off. Their opponents Bengaluru FC ensured their entry into the AFC Cup after a two-legged playoff win over Maldivian side TC Sports Club. The two sides come into this game on the back of victories in the ongoing Indian Super Cup, albeit in slightly contrasting fashion....