Norwegian on course for six potential golds at GamesFrance take cross-country skiing relay silver, Italy bronzeJohannes Høsflot Klæbo led Norway to victory in the men’s 4 x 7.5km cross-country relay at the Milano Cortina Games on Sunday to win a record ninth career gold medal at the Winter Olympics.The 29-year-old has won four gold medals at these Games and is widely expected to take another two in the men’s team sprint on Wednesday and 50km classic race on Saturday. Continue reading...

Michael Earley's Fightin' Texas Aggies have started 2026 hot offensively as they go for the sweep of Tennessee Tech on Sunday afternoon at Blue Bell Park. Follow along as the TexAgs crew provides live updates of the action between the Aggies and Golden Eagles.

A long-empty state-owned property in Clinton Hill is finally set to be turned into a mixed-use affordable housing development. The state has selected a coalition of three nonprofit organizations — the Fifth Avenue Committee, the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation and One Brooklyn Health – to spearhead the transformation of 1024 Fulton St. The plan is… Read More

Nick Castellanos brought a beer into the dugout to protest his removal from the game by manager Rob Thomson: On Thursday, Castellanos posted a handwritten note on social media explaining the incident that preceded his benching. He said he brought beer into the dugout after being taken out of a game and complained to Thomson about team rules. He said teammates took the beer away before he drank any. “After being taken out of a close ball game in front of my friends and family, I brought a Presidente into the dugout,” Castellanos wrote. “I then sat right next to Rob and let him know that too much slack in some areas and too tight of restrictions in others was not conducive to us winning.” ESPN.com He later apologized for the letting his emotions get the best of him, but the Phillies decided eat his salary and release him rather than have him continue to play for the team. If he gets picked up by another team, I’ll think of this bit from Moneyball.

The similarities between now and events preceding the shah’s exile are striking. The radical clerics benefited then, but who would prevail this time?A critical moment looms for Iran, and so for the Middle East. The global consequences of any upheaval in Tehran have been made amply clear since the revolution in 1979 that ushered in the rule of radical Islamist clerics. In Oman, the Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and his team have begun indirect talks with a high-powered US delegation. Many analysts believe the gap between the two sides is too wide to be bridged, and that a conflict is inevitable. Just this weekend, having already threatened military action, Donald Trump said regime change is the “the best thing that could happen” in Iran. The tension, and risks grow higher.The hold on Iran of those who came to power in the aftermath of the 1979 revolution is now at stake. The ultimate objective of the US appears to be regime change. This may, in fact, already be under way. In December 2025 and January 2026, the most extensive wave of protest since the early 1980s swept Iran, with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets from Mashhad to Abadan.Jason Burke is the international security correspondent of the Guardian and author of The Revolutionists: The Story of the Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s Continue reading...

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Three days after the Trump administration removed a Rainbow Flag from the Stonewall National Monument, defiant activists hoisted the Rainbow Flag once again in front of a jam-packed crowd of fed-up LGBTQ community members who flooded the area surrounding Christopher Park. The flag re-raising ceremony, while ultimately successful, took a dramatic turn from its original… Read More

The Brewers traded Caleb Durbin to the Red Sox after posting a good rookie season, part of a six player deal: TRADE DETAILSRed Sox receive: INF Caleb Durbin, INF Andruw Monasterio, INF Anthony Seigler, Competitive Balance Round B Draft pickBrewers receive: LHP Kyle Harrison, INF David Hamilton, LHP prospect Shane Drohan MLB.com Durbin came to the majors for the first time in 2025 at seasonal age 25. That means the Brewers would have controlled his entire prime, likely getting his production at a bargain. Milwaukee picked up Jett Williams this off-season however, and Williams is four years younger and played in AAA at age 20. Williams owns a much higher upside, and Milwaukee could spare Durbin. Harrison comes to the Brewers for his age 24 season, so the Brewers will get him in his prime. He has yet to impress in the big leagues, with walk and home run rates a bit on the high side. Hamilton is a light hitting middle infielder. I would not call Drohan a prospect. He will play 2026 as a 27 year old and he failed to impress in the minors. Seigler is the other interesting player in the deal, owning a great OBP in the minors. It looks to me like the Brewers cleared out some space for little in return. That organization does have an eye for talent, however, so we’ll see if any of these players they received develops into something better. Headline Reference.

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Lawyers for New York City’s sole Republican member of Congress asked the U.S. Supreme court to intervene in a state court order that would redraw her district and be likely to disadvantage her reelection campaign. U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, who represents Staten Island and southern Brooklyn, filed an emergency petition to the Supreme Court Thursday… Read More

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican nomination for governor on Wednesday, Feb. 11, launching a bid to unseat Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul with a campaign centered on cutting taxes, rolling back congestion pricing and strengthening public safety laws. Standing before supporters at the Garden City Hotel, Blakeman delivered a sharp critique of… Read More

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James G. Basker & Nicole Seary, eds., Black Writers of the Founding Era: A Library of America Anthology (2023).Lorianne Updike SchulzkeThe Founding was for Whites. Or so it would seem, according to most contemporary histories or legal accounts of the era. Black Writers of the Founding Era, edited by Jim Basker and Nicole Seary, adds important color to that history. This edited volume is the most comprehensive compilation of Black-authored editorials, letters, court petitions, sermons, and poems to date, and the first such compilation of Black writings during the Founding in over 50 years. Very few Black men and women at the Founding were literate. Whereas 90% of the white population was literate in 1790, roughly 90% of the Black population at the Founding were enslaved, and a very small percentage of the entire Black population (5-10%) was literate. In two states—South Carolina and Georgia—teaching an enslaved person to read and write was illegal. The few extant Black writings have been difficult to find, or out of print. The paucity of Black writings from the Framing has inevitably led to their absence in historical and legal accounts. As a result, it has been assumed that the Founding was not for them: the Constitution was not theirs, and the Revolution was fought only for those they served ala. In part, this has led many to conclude, ala Justice Thurgood Marshall’s famous Bicentennial speech, that “We the People” excluded Black Americans and turn to alternative narratives of American history like the 1619 Project. Enter Black Writers of the Founding Era. This compilation of 200 texts written between 1760 and 1800 gathers known and previously unpublished sources of all varieties—letters, diaries, autobiographies, editorials, sermons, petitions, and poems. It is all the more valuable given the scarcity of Black writings from the period. With each text, the editors have helpfully provided an introductory note containing historical context as well as connecting other documents and writers together. More, through the anthology, as Annette Gordon-Reed writes in her elegant introduction, early Black Americans find their voice. Via the unmediated words of these early writers, a vibrant story of the Black Founding is told. These free and enslaved men and women powerfully (and universally) campaigned for the freedom of their race even as they advocated for American Independence and the Constitution. They conceived of themselves as freemen, citizens, and Americans. They believed that the best hope for their liberation was bound up in the American quest for liberation from Britain and through the Constitution. They were a part of and helped shape We the People. This edited volume provides a valuable source for the historical and legal communities alike. Through it, historians can seek to understand the views of Black men and women about a host of subjects: not only about the Revolution and Constitution, but how they conceptualized themselves as political actors and their relationships vis-à-vis one another. They were agents who acted for themselves and on behalf of their communities. Too, Black Writers should be consulted by advocates and judges who engage in Original Public Meaning interpretation: the view that the Constitution should be interpreted in light of the meaning ascribed it by the public. Such a view has been required in several areas of constitutional law by the Supreme Court. Yet the resultant judicial accounts of the “American public” at the Founding have invariably been White. Now, with the easy accessibility provided by Black Writers, they need not be. The 500,000 Black Founders who fought alongside white soldiers, and those who advocated for the Constitution through editorials and identified themselves as freemen, citizens, and Americans can—and must—be represented. More, inclusion of Black voices within accounts of Original Public Meaning will make that interpretive method more legitimate because more inclusive and complete. As such, Black Writers should become part of the essential library of any serious originalist, along with Madison’s Notes of the Constitutional Convention, the Federalist Papers, and state ratification debates. To assist historians and to aid judges and legal advocates in providing fuller accounts of Original Public Meaning, Black Writers might be improved in a subsequent or digital edition. Although the volume is roughly organized chronologically, dates are not provided in the table of contents. Too, there is no easy mapping of all writings by a single author. The index mostly lists individuals and place names rather than legal topics. To make the volume more useful for the legal community in particular, it would be helpful if the volume were digitized, made searchable, and indexed in a way that links texts to legal topics, like clauses of the Constitution. Despite the few areas where it could be improved in a next edition, Black Writers is an invaluable contribution to documentary editing efforts of the Founding. It provides a rich new source for the historical and legal communities, in which Black Founders find a voice and make the Founding theirs. Cite as: Lorianne Updike Schulzke, Adding Color to the Founding, JOTWELL (January 19, 2026) (reviewing James G. Basker & Nicole Seary, eds., Black Writers of the Founding Era: A Library of America Anthology (2023)), https://conlaw.jotwell.com/adding-color-to-the-founding/.The post Adding Color to the Founding appeared first on Constitutional Law.

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Texas A&M basketball has now lost four in a row as the Aggies were defeated on Saturday afternoon by 19th-ranked Vanderbilt. The most recent setback is A&M's second blowout loss in conference play, as the Aggies now find themselves back on the bubble.

Graphic by Dallas Thurman / North by Northwestern. Photos licensed under IMDB. If you’re like me, Valentine’s Day coming up this Saturday means crowding around the TV with a couple of friends and a few pints of Ben & Jerry’s and watching rom-coms until we fall asleep. If that sounds fun, but you have no idea what to watch, don’t worry. This is the definitive list of the best rom-coms to chase away your Valentine’s Day blues. Pride and Prejudice (2005) This movie has gone triple platinum in my dorm. It’s one of the rare exceptions to my need for book-to-movie accuracy. Yes, the vibes are just that good. A love confession in the pouring rain? Check. A woman who loves to humble the men around her? Check. Getting offended when someone else insults your family even though you definitely agree? Check. Even though it’s a classic, Pride and Prejudice feels brand new every time you watch it. With stunning shots of the British countryside, a regal orchestral score and the legendary hand-flex scene, this movie was destined to be a fan favorite. When Harry Met Sally (1989) The quintessential rom-com, When Harry Met Sally is the most famous example of the slow-burn, friends-to-lovers trope that’s so popular right now. Meg Ryan shows exactly why she’s the rom-com queen, and Billy Crystal shows that he possesses more than just comedic talent in a film that spans years. Funny, lighthearted, and genuine, this movie is a staple for a reason. It highlights the intimacy that we all want in love, and shows that to really love someone, you have to know and love all of them. Even the part that takes an hour to order a sandwich. Crazy Rich Asians (2018) This is The Airplane Movie for a reason. Breathtakingly beautiful and extravagant, Crazy Rich Asians shows how love can truly endure. Through familial disapproval and culture shocks, Nick and Rachel always choose each other over it all. They exist outside of each other, and choose to prioritize the happiness of their partner. It’s a 60-40 relationship, with both of them giving 60%. What really makes this movie so special is how it focuses on more than the romance of the two leads. Even though every scene they share is electric, it’s the authenticity of their interactions with the ensemble cast that truly reaches the audience. The family dynamics and friendships are realistic, even if the money isn’t. Crazy Rich Asians stands on its own as the rom-com of the 2010s. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) If a man sang “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” to me in front of all of my friends, I think I would blow up from sheer embarrassment. However, 90s Heath Ledger might be the exception (emphasis on might). I love a good Shakespeare retelling, and this one may take the cake. It may be the only teen rom-com on the list, but it’s arguably the best one of all time. 10 Things kickstarted the careers of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Julia Stiles and Ledger for a reason, all of whom went on to define acting in the 2000s. Even though I have my own problems with The Taming of the Shrew, this is an objectively good retelling and an absolute classic. Friends with Benefits (2011) Apparently, this is a controversial pick to some who aren’t as enlightened as I am. However, as an extreme avoidant, I stand by it. This movie signified the end of the 2000s professional rom-coms, and in my opinion, closed it out with a bang. Mila Kunis is hilarious in every scene and Justin Timberlake is a surprisingly good actor. This movie is as much a platonic love story as it is romantic, and New York City is practically its own character. Plus, who doesn’t love watching a good flash mob? Even if it is with someone who mixes up Semisonic and Third Eye Blind. Pretty Woman (1990) If you’re not quoting “Big mistake. Huge,” every time there’s a minor inconvenience, what are you doing? This movie does have very obvious problems: sugar-coated depictions of sex work, crazy levels of sexism, and a very clear power imbalance. But in spite of that, it has an honest and real love story. Yes, the packaging is flimsy, but that doesn’t diminish the tenderness that our main characters have for each other that truly blossoms into love. That sincerity is what makes Pretty Woman such a classic. It’s a lesson in vulnerability and taking risks, because love doesn’t depend on social standing. The main message is clear: everybody deserves their own love story. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) Before Matthew McConaughey was in The Wolf of Wall Street, Interstellar and Dallas Buyers Club, he was rom-com royalty. And this movie, opposite Kate Hudson, was his magnum opus. Yes, it’s a little basic. Yes, it’s predictable. Yes, they somehow stop traffic for a kiss on the Manhattan Bridge. But isn’t that the type of love we all want? Besides, the cover of Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” is simply too iconic to give up. Amélie (2001) It’s cute! It’s whimsical! It’s French! Light-hearted and sweet, this movie is the dream for any introvert, especially those who could never imagine confessing to a crush. While leading them on a scavenger hunt across the city might not be your next step, it’s still relatable. Romance takes a backseat to personal growth in this one, which makes the ending that much more satisfying. If you’re looking for something heartwarming on Saturday, this one’s for you. Notting Hill (1999) Another Julia Roberts movie is on this list, and for good reason. It took a while for me to be able to appreciate this movie fully, but I think I understand it now. Perhaps it uses the miscommunication trope over and over, but these instances are realistic and add depth to our main characters. They feel like real people who make mistakes and continue to learn from them. If you want a fun and practical fairy-tale, Notting Hill is definitely it. 13 Going on 30 (2004) Closing out this list is yet another movie about a woman working at a magazine in New York City. With a magical wish, 13-year-old Jenna gets transported to a future that seems perfect, until she realizes what she’s been up to for the last seventeen years. This movie can seem a bit cheesy, but to the 13-year-old in me, it’s everything I wish I’d heard at the time. It emphasizes being yourself unapologetically, and that the person who loves you most will love you for who you are. What more can you ask for? With this list, you can trust that your Valentine’s Day will be lovely. Rest assured, you won’t even think about your demonic situationship. If anything, you’ll just add to the reasons their number should remain blocked.

I am furious that women and children have to endure a crisis like this for progress to become politically possible. But I will seize this momentJess Phillips MP is parliamentary under-secretary of state for safeguarding and violence against women and girlsJess Phillips calls for Epstein files to be catalyst for long-term legislative changeIt always takes a calamity – a dreadful murder that reaches every front page, a mass paedophile ring being uncovered, or a political scandal unfolding – to make institutions sit up and act on violence against women and children. These windows of potential energy are never wasted by women’s rights activists. Historically, they have used them to build the #MeToo movement, to fight for legislation change and to push for greater resources for victims.I’ve done it, many times – “never waste a crisis” is my mantra. In the past few weeks, while the nation’s attention has been on the political fallout from the Epstein files, I have seen the opportunity to push for more, for better. To move beyond the throwaway line about the victims being the most important thing – and to actually make them just that. Deeds not words are what matter. If repentance and sorrow is all we achieve out of the courage of the Epstein victims, we will have failed; change is all that will suffice.Jess Phillips is MP for Birmingham Yardley and parliamentary under-secretary of state for safeguarding and violence against women and girlsDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...

President Trump is mandated by the Constitution to enforce the laws of the United States. He twice swore an oath to do that. There’s no wiggle room concerning the inaugural oath. The state of Minnesota does not want federal enforcement of immigration law. Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are publicly defiant;… Read More