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Two weeks after his unanimous-decision victory over Canelo Álvarez, Terence Crawford celebrated Saturday with a parade in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.The Ring magazine provided full coverage of Crawford’s parade, which saw the undefeated fighter show appreciation for his supporters while making his way down the streets of Omaha:Once the parade was over, Crawford addressed the crowd while on stage and also spoke directly to his mother and grandmother, saying, “We made it.”The mayor of Omaha, John Ewing Jr., presented Crawford with the key to the city, which made for a funny moment when Crawford asked what the key opens:Several…

ReutersICE agents standing guard outside a detention facility during a protest in Portland, Oregon on 1 SeptemberPresident Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of US troops to Portland, Oregon, authorising use of “full force” if needed, to suppress protests targeting immigration detention centres.Trump said he was “directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland”.He claimed that the move would help protect “any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists,” adding on Truth Social: “I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary.”The announcement drew pushback from…

If beef is what’s for dinner, expect to pay more for it.The classic combination of tight supply and strong demand has pushed US cattle and beef prices to record highs, and there is little end in sight with farmers reluctant to expand their herds and selling off high-priced heifers to dig them out of debt.Ground beef prices hit a record high of $6.32 a pound in August, and beef prices were up 13.9% year-over-year according to the consumer price index, far outstripping overall inflation rise of 2.9%.Meanwhile, a culmination of years of low prices, rising costs to raise cattle, and…

Researchers at consulting firm BetterUp Labs, in collaboration with Stanford Social Media Lab, have coined a new term to describe low-quality, AI-generated work: “workslop.” As defined in an article published this week in the Harvard Business Review, workslop is “AI generated work content that masquerades as good work, but lacks the substance to meaningfully advance a given task.” BetterUp Labs researchers suggest that workslop could be one explanation for the 95% of organizations that have tried AI but report seeing zero return on that investment. Workslop, they write, can be “unhelpful, incomplete, or missing crucial context,” which just creates more…

Rob Lowe turned down his Comedy Central roast four times. When he finally agreed, the Parks and Recreation actor said he was paid $1 million in exchange for his public humiliation. Lowe shared his story on Simon Sinek’s A Bit of Optimism podcast, saying the roast was “brutal.” The West Wing star was unconvinced about the special, but had a change of heart after seeing the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber. “He is a huge star,” Lowe said. “I was like, ‘You know what? If Justin Bieber can do it, I can do it.'” Lowe said that his wife…

Top 5 Can’t Miss Catch some R&R at Canyon Ranch Lenox, where the spa and extensive wellness offerings make recharging feel effortless.Tuck into Mediterranean-inspired fare and a glass of vino at the charming Alta Restaurant & Wine Bar.Browse the shelves at The Bookstore, then linger over a glass of wine at its cozy bar.Stroll the grounds of Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home, which hosts concerts and cultural events into the fall.Tour The Mount, Edith Wharton’s historic estate, and wander its elegant gardens and wooded trails. In the heart of the Berkshires, Lenox, Massachusetts, manages to feel both low-key…

Waving Palestinian flags and chanting, “free, free Palestine”, tens of thousands of protesters gathered near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin Saturday to call for an end to the Gaza war. Demonstrators called for EU sanctions against Israel, breaking with Germany’s longstanding pro-Israel stance, mainly due to its historical responsibility for the Holocaust.

Today’s ConnectionsCredit: NYT / Erik KainLooking for a little help with your Sunday Connections puzzle? If you’re looking for extra clues – or the answers – you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find an extra set of hints, the categories for each group and, finally, the solution to today’s puzzle.It’s the last weekend of September and before the week is out, we’ll plunge into October. A month for pumpkins, witches, ghouls and goblins and lots and lots of candy. My weekend streaming guide is live just in case you’re in the mood for something new to watch. Superman…

Nintendo’s first-party Switch 2 Pro Controller can’t be beaten when it comes to its breadth of features and comfort. But at $89.99, let’s be real, it’s way too expensive for most people. Thankfully, a controller I’ve been testing recently, which is nearly as good despite lacking a 3.5mm audio jack, is currently on sale for $40 less. The EasySMX S10, as it’s called, is available for $50.39 from EasySMX with code GETS10.The S10 is comfortable to use for long gaming sessions, and it has features that aren’t commonly built into third-party gamepads, including amiibo support and rumble that feels like…

Heavy metal band Judas Priest have released a charity single featuring the late Ozzy Osbourne to raise money for Parkinson’s disease charities.The former Black Sabbath frontman was diagnosed with the degenerative neurological condition in 2019, and died in July, weeks after a farewell gig at Aston Villa.Judas Priest, who formed in Birmingham in the 1960s, decided to release a charity version of Black Sabbath’s War Pigs after they were unable to join the band, and other metal groups, at the show due to prior commitments.Band member Glenn Tipton, who has also been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, features on guitar with…