The shipment interruption was first reported by The Huffington Post on Thursday. According to the news outlet, four packages of 2,000 masks were the first of many the Black Lives Matter affiliate group Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) ordered from an Oakland, California–based graphic design company called Movement Ink. The masks were headed to protesters in Minneapolis, the city in which Floyd died while in police custody, as well as demonstrators in New York City, Washington, D....

Residents of the nation’s capital will no longer need to wear masks in many indoor places on Monday, Nov. 22, but will still be required to do so at a few public institutions, on public transportation, and in facilities where groups assemble, like schools, buses, and jails. The mandate no longer applies to private businesses, which can require masks at their discretion. Bowser called the step a “shift in where we are with the pandemic....

Dopfner, a billionaire businessman from Germany and CEO/part-owner of Axel Springer, acquired Politico in October of 2021 and has doubled down on calls for his reporters to remain politically neutral in their own reporting. Meanwhile, his own political views have been subject to speculation. In an email reported by The Washington Post, Dopfner said that “no American administration in the last 50 years has done more” than Trump’s, prompting some in the media to raise concerns about how he might influence Politico’s coverage....

What has changed is the primary explanation offered by those who oppose stem-cell research. In 2004, 58 percent of these respondents cited moral or religious concerns, while 37 percent said it was “not a good use of public money.” In the new poll, however, only 46 percent mention moral or religious objections, compared to 49 percent who oppose such a use of public funds. Among those who favor the research, the primary explanation remained the same....

As secretaries of state responsible for guaranteeing that our elections are safe and fair, we can unequivocally state that poll workers are our most valuable asset in ensuring the integrity of America’s system of self-governance. Though it may not seem like the most glamorous job, poll workers are the heroes of our democracy. Poll workers help make sure our elections are honest and orderly. They assist first-time voters and veterans alike in casting their ballots, regardless of party affiliation....

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Zarif and his delegation will have the same rights as any other U.N representatives but “nothing more than that” and they will be restricted to traveling only to within six blocks of the U.N. headquarters and the Iranian mission. “U.S. diplomats don’t roam around Tehran, so we don’t see any reason for Iranian diplomats to roam freely around New York City, either,” Pompeo told the Washington Post....

Some of today’s table-setters ignite their club’s offense in a different way, hitting for more power and running less than ever before. In speaking with a few of the more prolific leadoff hitters in terms of slugging from the No. 1 hole this season, Sporting News found there is little difference in how they approach the role. MORE: MLB power rankings: 13 teams primed for October While the players do not believe they make wholesale changes to their game when leading off, there is clear evidence that the performance of leadoff hitters has been completely transformed in the past few seasons....

The leader of the Catholic Church addressed thousands from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas with a message about the overpowering “greater light of Christ.” “There is darkness in human hearts, yet the light of Christ is greater still. There is darkness in personal, family and social relationships, but the light of Christ is greater. There is darkness in economic, geopolitical and ecological conflicts, yet greater still is the light of Christ,” he said, according to the official website of the Vatican....

It all started in the midst of the Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts when a customer drove up to the window and began singing to Cynthia Carter. Carter decided to sing the order back to the customer and hasn’t stopped since, Nola reported. About two weeks ago, 57-year-old Carter went viral after a video of her singing was posted to Facebook by a customer named Aundra Woodfin. In the video, which received more than 336,000 views, Carter introduces herself through the drive-thru speaker before singing, “Keep it poppin’ you hear me?...

Ekaterina Karaglanova, 24, was discovered by her parents on Friday after her they hadn’t heard from her for several days. The BBC reports that Karaglanova, who went by the handle @Katti_Loves_Life had recently graduated from the prestigious Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University and was training to become a dermatologist. A post shared by Kati K. 💁🏻‍♀️ (@katti_loves_life) on May 7, 2019 at 7:00am PDT Police believe jealousy may have been the motive for her murder: Karaglanova had recently started a new relationship and was planning a vacation to the Netherlands to celebrate her birthday, July 30....

Those days are over, according to the Interface Group, the producers of Comdex. Starting with the Toronto Comdex next monthmc, Interface is banning sexually explicit material. Milt Herbert, senior vice president of Interface, says major exhibitors, including Microsoft Corp., complained that soft porn distracted from software. Herbert says he anticipates legal challenges from some exhibitors of X-rated material, but he expects the ban to stand up in court. The contract between exhibitors and the Interface Group already states that the show’s producers can remove any display that they consider offensive....

The 26-year-old joins the Cascadian side after an eight-year career with Deportivo Saprissa. In 2016, Guzman had 23 league appearances, as well as four more appearances (all starts) for Saprissa in the CONCACAF Champions League. Pressure on America in Liga MX final first leg “David is an experienced player we have tracked for some time and one who fits the positional profile we targeted this offseason,” Timbers general manager and president of soccer Gavin Wilkinson said in a club statement....

Portugal was the overwhelming favorite to triumph in Aveiro, but was undone by Bekim Balaj’s superb second-half volley as the underdogs celebrated a famous victory. The hosts piled on the pressure in search of an equalizer and substitute Ricardo Horta went closest when he thundered an effort against the crossbar late in the game. However, Albania held firm, and Portugal was met with a chorus of boos from disgruntled fans, with some reportedly waving white tissues in protest....

So what exercises should be done early on in the rehab process? Are there exercises that your physical therapist (PT) may prescribe to you while you are still in the hospital? Yes. Starting exercises in the hospital after a total hip replacement is an important first step on the road to recovery. Your PT may prescribe exercises similar to the ones described here. Be sure to check in with your healthcare provider before starting any exercises after your total hip replacement....

Florida House Democratic Leader Kionne McGhee tweeted a video on Friday afternoon showing mail piled up in dozens of bins, possibly containing ballots, at the Princeton post office in Homestead, located in Miami-Dade County. A resident in the area told McGhee that some people hadn’t received their mail from the post office in five days, he tweeted. “Raw footage of mailroom in post office here in Miami Dade. Source revealed ‘mail in ballots are within these piled up in bins on the floor....

Healthcare provider can also perform different versions of this test on joints like those of the shoulders and ankles. Purpose of the Test The posterior drawer test is part of a normal knee exam. When your healthcare provider examines the knee, they inspect the joint, test ligaments and mobility, determine if there is swelling, and perform specific manipulations to detect abnormalities. A PCL tear typically occurs as a result of a fall directly on a flexed knee....

These structures include the lateral collateral ligament, the popliteus tendon, and the knee joint capsule. They can be injured when the knee sustains ligament damage—including ACL tears and PCL tears. If damage to the posterolateral corner is not treated, persistent knee problems can occur, despite treatment of other knee injuries. Symptoms of Posterolateral Corner Injuries Posterolateral corner injuries often occur with knee dislocations. About 70% of posterolateral corner injuries occur in the setting of an injury to the ACL and/or PCL—also known as the cruciate ligaments....

SABEER BHATIA, 35. After landing in the United States as a Caltech undergrad, Bhatia cofounded Hotmail in 1996. When he sold it to Microsoft for $400 million, he became the Indian Bill Gates. FLOYD CARDOZ, 43. As executive chef at New York’s Tabla, Cardoz created a culinary sensation by infusing haute cuisine with the vibrant flavors and spices of Goa, India, his family’s home state. GOTHAM CHOPRA, 29. Chopra, son of author Deepak, is a media figure and co-owner of New York hot spot K Lounge....

Strong ticket sales across the country have driven the growth of the jackpot to the current sum, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, bringing the prize from $800 million on Friday to $825 million on Saturday, with a cash value of $410.2 million. Jackpot winners will be able to choose whether they want to receive their prize as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or a lump sum payment....

First Five: 12-32-56-67-68Powerball: 26Power Play: 3x Wednesday night’s 01/04/23 Powerball jackpot was worth $291 million, with a cash-value option worth $147.9 million. The total jackpot could increase depending on the number of tickets sold around the country prior to the drawing. There was no grand prize winner on Wednesday, so the jackpot rolls over to $325 million for the Saturday 01/07/23 drawing. The winning numbers on Monday (01/02/23) for the $265 million jackpot were: 07-09-12-31-61 with a Powerball of 22....