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“We have tens of millions of workers working for starvation wages,” the Vermont independent told reporters on Tuesday afternoon. “It is an absolute national disgrace. $15 an hour is not a radical idea.” He added, “A number of states have moved in that direction. Over 60 percent of the American people think that is where we should go. And that’s what I want to see.” Congressional Democrats are working hard to keep their $15 federal minimum wage proposal in President Joe Biden’s $1....

The 18-year-old struck twice in the space of 131 seconds to set the Gunners on their way to a second Europa League victory this season, before Joe Willock and Dani Ceballos added goals of their own. Martinelli now has four goals from two starts at Emirates Stadium, having netted a double in the 5-0 EFL Cup defeat of Nottingham Forest last week. Bellerin believes there is plenty more to come from the Brazilian, who joined Unai Emery’s side from Ituano in July....

“I don’t really think there’s a horrible post position, but I’ve always liked the five,” Baffert said on NBCSN’s live stream of the Belmont draw. “More important is that the horse is doing well so far and he looks like he’s doing great.” MORE: American Pharoah arrives in NY | Get to know the contenders | Belmont time, TV info American Pharoah drew the first post in the Preakness, but broke well and dominated the field on a sloppy track....

Traditionally the final race of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes serves as the opening chapter this year, after the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes were postponed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Belmont Stakes itself was postponed by two weeks and will be run over 1.1 miles as opposed to the traditional 1.5-mile distance. Rain hasn’t been an issue at Belmont Park in almost a decade, since Ruler On Ice won in 2011 on a sloppy track, but that dry run could come to an end this season—with skies expected to open above New York on Saturday afternoon....

With the Kentucky Derby (Sept. 5) and Preakness (Oct. 3) moved back late from their usual Saturdays in May, the Belmont Stakes arrives only on a two-week delay from its originally scheduled June 6 date. In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic causing a big schedule adjustment in relation to the other two races, the Belmont Stakes also goes from the longest Triple Crown race (usually 1 1/2 miles or 12 furlongs) to the shortest (1 1/8 mile or 9 furlongs)...

The Argo star this week faced backlash on social media after he said in an interview on The Howard Stern Show that he would “probably still be drinking” if he had remained married to Garner, with whom he shares three children. Addressing the reaction during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday night, the actor said: “I would never want my kids to think I would ever say a bad word about their mom…It hurts my feelings....

A clip of the Gone Girl star hilariously discussing the blockbuster’s plotholes has gone viral again, as he continues to make headlines following his high-profile nuptials to Jennifer Lopez this summer. Affleck has inspired some iconic memes over the years but his commentary on the 1998 action blockbuster DVD resurfaces every so often and inspires laughs from fans. This time, Twitter user Mike Beauvais posted the clip to celebrate the actor’s 50th birthday....

Simmons had a disappointing 2021 NBA playoffs, culminating with the Philadelphia 76ers losing to the Atlanta Hawks in Round 2 in seven games. Ben Simmons was a no-show throughout the series, averaging a dismal 9.9 points per game. The Portland Trail Blazers are one of the teams whose name has come up in the Ben Simmons sweepstakes. In this article, we will analyze the possibility of the trade being successful for all sides involved if the Blazers end up trading for Simmons....

ESPN reported on Friday late afternoon that Philadelphia’s trade conversations have gained momentum over the last several days. Wojnarowski reports that Portland has made clear that All-NBA guard Damian Lillard remains unavailable in trade talks and that the franchise has no interest in moving him. MORE: Lillard ‘would like to play’ with Ben Simmons So what would it take for the Trail Blazers to get Simmons in a non-Lillard deal?...

Treating occasional constipation Treating acid indigestion Clearing the large intestine of stool before a test, such as a colonoscopy, or an operation on the digestive system Magnesium citrate can be bought without a prescription in a drug store, or it may be prescribed. Brand names of magnesium citrate that may be recommended for constipation or bowel preparation include: Citrate of Magnesia CitromaLiquiPrep This medication can increase the amount of magnesium in the body....

Less than a century ago, type 2 diabetes was virtually unheard of in Southwestern tribes as many of their native foods had protective properties that helped keep blood sugar levels low and stable. In addition, they were sustained through farming practices, which required intense physical labor and high levels of energy expenditure. As the culture shifted and environmental demands changed, mesquite meal or flour began to be replaced with white flour (and other unhealthy foods were added to their diet), type 2 diabetes became a problem....

Enzo Fernandez has become one of Europe’s most sought-after midfielders following a brilliant performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina. He won the Best Young Player of the tournament award for his displays with La Albiceleste, scoring one goal and providing an assist in seven outings. The Argentine has also featured 25 times across competitions for Benfica, scoring three goals and producing five assists. Fernandez’s stock is rising, and Chelsea have been eager to sign the midfielder in the January transfer window....

A visiting judge in Hamilton County Municipal Court heard the case after Jones, who has had a spate of legal troubles, waived a jury trial. Jones could have been sentenced to up to six months in jail if convicted. Jones was accused of hitting Shannon Wesley outside a downtown Cincinnati nightclub and was arrested in June. He had pleaded not guilty and been released on his own recognizance. The judge heard more than two hours of testimony from Wesley on Tuesday....

Breaking the 500-yard mark came with some controversy. Burrow’s final throw — a 52-yard strike to Joe Mixon — came with under two minutes left in the game. The Bengals were already leading by 20, and John Harbaugh apparently took exception to Cincinnati’s decision to break the 500-yard mark. ProFootballTalk reported that Harbaugh “seemed unhappy” with Bengals coach Zac Taylor because of that throw, though Harbaugh was diplomatic about the issue in his postgame news conference....

Cincinnati players were ecstatic to see the Broncos eliminate the Steelers on Sunday, including Jeremy Hill, whose late fumble gave Pittsburgh a chance to drive down the field and kick a game-winning field goal. MORE: Broncos-Steelers box score | PHOTOS: Best of divisional round I bet none of this animosity will carry over to next season.

The Bengals, on a bye, announced that the full cost of the Still jerseys will be going to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Originally, proceeds from the jersey sales were going to the hospital. MORE STILL: Inspiring pre-surgery pep talk | Saints coach buys 100 jerseys That’s how you win a bye week. Jersey sales continue until Oct. 20.

The win takes Albert Roca’s well-knit team into the semifinals of the inter-zone playoffs where tougher challenges await. But for now, it’s a job extremely well done. In their first-ever Indian Super League (ISL) season, Bengaluru topped the league standings and lost to Chennaiyin FC in the final. A month later, they made it to the final in the Super Cup. Only this time, they weren’t ready to return without a trophy....

BFC have 18 points from 10 outings against Lajong’s 14 also from 10 matches but the hosts have shown a greater degree of consistency, notwithstanding two defeats during their recent away campaign. The hard-fought 2-1 win against leaders Salgaocar in a tempestuous outing in Goa earlier this week has obviously put BFC on a high and they would be too keen to sustain the momentum on the morrow. Lajong, largely dependent on their imports — Brazilian Uilliams Silva, 2006 World Cupper Cornell Glen from Trinidad and Tobago and Cameroon’s Charles Nga — have had some good results this season but as a unit they have failed to be consistent and that has cost them crucial points....

The Blues come into this game one the back of an enthralling 2-1 win over Goa, and with seven games to go in the regular season, the performance and result seems like the perfect platform from which to launch a final charge. Jamshedpur have always proved to be tough opponents and the away leg that ended in a goalless draw, is a good indicator of the kind of fight that awaits Bengaluru....