USAID announced it's allocating $85 million for disaster relief efforts in Turkey and Syria following a major earthquake there. Former USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios discusses the aid going to the region. … [Read more...] about How the U.S. is approaching earthquake aid in Turkey and Syria
Archives for February 2023
Wizards Working On Buyout For Will Barton
The Wizards are in the process of negotiating a contract buyout for veteran swingman Will Barton, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). Barton was identified last month as a potential buyout candidate if he remained in Washington through the trade deadline, so it’s not a surprise to see this news emerge just hours after the deadline passed. After being … [Read more...] about Wizards Working On Buyout For Will Barton
Wizards Sign Quenton Jackson On Two-Way Deal
FEBRUARY 10: Jackson’s two-way contract is now official, the Wizards confirmed in a press release. FEBRUARY 9: Free agent point guard Quenton Jackson is joining the Wizards on a two-way deal, his agents Adie von Gontard and Gino Littles have informed Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). The Wizards have an open two-way slot, so no corresponding roster move is … [Read more...] about Wizards Sign Quenton Jackson On Two-Way Deal
Washington Nationals’ Josiah Gray on 2022 lessons; 2023 plans, tweaks & more…
Josiah Gray on working to prepare for the 2023 campaign… Josiah Gray, who turned 25 years old this past December 21st, finished the 2022 campaign, his first full season in the big leagues, with a 5.02 ERA, a 5.86 FIP, an NL-leading 66 walks (4.00 BB/9), 154 Ks (9.32 K/9), a major league-leading 38 HRs allowed, and a .239/.324/.489 line against in 28 starts and 148 2⁄3 innings … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals’ Josiah Gray on 2022 lessons; 2023 plans, tweaks & more…
Native Americans renew protests of Kansas City Chiefs mascot
Rhonda LeValdo and other Native Americans will be pushing again on Sunday in Arizona for the Super Bowl for the Chiefs to abandon the team's name, mascot and fan-driven "tomahawk chop." It's the same goal they had in 2021 when the Chiefs were vying for a second-straight Super Bowl win in Tampa, Florida. … [Read more...] about Native Americans renew protests of Kansas City Chiefs mascot