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4 in 5 Black adults see racist depictions in the news either often or sometimes, says new study
NEW YORK (AP) — In a new study, Black Americans expressed broad concerns about how they are depicted in the news media, with majorities saying they see racist or negative depictions and a lack of effort to cover broad segments of their community. Four in five Black adults say they...
Halloween decorations get gory, and some prefer to dial it down
For some people, the scarier the better when it comes to Halloween decorations. A zombie girl with glowing eyes who rips the head off her teddy bear? OK. A 6-foot-tall, chainsaw-wielding hulk who emits bloodcurdling screams and buzzing? Trick or treat! Decorating with scary stuff can...
Paychex: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Paychex Inc. (PAYX) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $419.2 million. The Rochester, New York-based company said it had net income of $1.16 per share. Earnings, adjusted for pretax gains, were $1.14 per share. ...
Ionescu and Laney help Liberty beat Sun 84-77 to even semifinals series at 1-1
NEW YORK (AP) — With their season on the line, Sabrina Ionescu and Betnijah Laney took over to help New York even their playoff series with Connecticut. Ionescu scored 21 points and Laney added 20, including a key 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, to help the Liberty beat the Sun...
Marlins-Mets game postponed due to unplayable field conditions caused by tropical storm
NEW YORK (AP) — With a few days remaining in the regular season, Miami's surprising playoff push is on hold. The series opener between the Marlins and New York Mets was postponed Tuesday night because of unplayable field conditions caused by Tropical Storm Ophelia. The game will be...
Breanna Stewart edges Alyssa Thomas and A'ja Wilson for WNBA MVP award in tight race
NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart was honored to win one of the closest MVP races in WNBA history. The New York Liberty star took the WNBA's Most Valuable Player award for the second time in her career Tuesday, edging Alyssa Thomas and A'ja Wilson. There were only 13 points...
Magic Johnson has declined multiple NBA ownership chances. The New York Knicks would interest him
NEW YORK (AP) — Magic Johnson's love for his Los Angeles Lakers has kept him from considering ownership of any other NBA team. The New York Knicks would be the one franchise that could make him have second thoughts. “I think it would be intriguing,” Johnson said...
Jets sign veteran Siemian to their practice squad. Kaepernick reaches out for an opportunity
The New York Jets signed veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian to the practice squad Tuesday, giving them an experienced backup to embattled starter Zach Wilson. The team announced the move after the 31-year-old Siemian passed a physical at the Jets' practice facility in Florham Park,...
With spying charges behind him, NYPD officer now fighting to be reinstated
NEW YORK (AP) — A suspended New York City police officer who had been accused -- then later cleared -- of spying for China is fighting to be reinstated, but the department wants him fired for refusing to be interrogated by the bureau of internal affairs exploring possible disciplinary action. ...
Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers while building real estate empire
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House, and he ordered some of the former president's companies removed from his control and dissolved. Judge Arthur...
