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DeSantis’ decision to fly about 50 mainly Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard last week is part of an ongoing Republican effort to spotlight immigration issues under the Biden administration. In the last five months, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey have bussed thousands of migrants to cities like New York City, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. Democratic officials in Massachusetts, Florida and California have all urged the Justice Department to investigate DeSantis’ move....

The decision comes after Representative Ted Lieu posted a letter on Twitter to IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig urging him to halt the IRS’s plan to use facial recognition through the third-party company ID.me, saying it could put Americans’ information at risk to cyberattacks. Lieu and fellow Representatives Pramila Jayapal, Yvette D. Clarke and Anna G. Eshoo all signed the letter. The IRS said it will discontinue using third-party services for facial recognition used to help authenticate people making new accounts online....

According to Khoza, Tinkler, who is now at SuperSport United, received a very good offer from the Citizens, but he admits that it wasn’t easy to let him go. He also blamed the Pirates supporters for their impatience on the man who guided the team to the 2015 Caf Confederation Cup final. “What defines a coach is their work ethic. Tinkler is defined by that. Tinkler is hands on. That is why it was not easy for me to let him go....

On Friday, the highly anticipated sequel to Sacha Baron Cohan’s 2006 satire Borat came out. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm follows the titular Borat character and his daughter, Tutar (Maria Balakova), who travel to America to offer Tutar as a bride for Vice President Mike Pence. The mockumentary pokes fun at America and pranks celebrities, much like its predecessor. This time around, though, Borat has a feminist streak to it—you read that right, folks....

The crime drama follows the McLusky family, Mike (Jeremy Renner), Mitch (Kyle Chandler) and Kyle (Taylor Handley), and the extreme lengths they go to in order to bring order to a town bursting with crime and corruption. And Hugh Dillon, who created the show alongside Tyler Sheridan, discussed the inspiration behind the show with Newsweek. Dillon drew on his experience as a child for the story of Mayor of Kingstown as he lived in a place similar to the one he’s written for the small screen....

A ‘disc bulge’ is a word commonly used to describe a slight outpouching of the disc. The words ‘disc bulge’ imply that the disc appears symmetric with a small amount of outpouching, and no significant herniation. Specifically, disc bulges do not penetrate the ligament barrier that separates the disc from the spinal canal. Disc bulging is often an incidental finding on MRI. As people age, disc bulges are commonly seen on MRI....

However, in a recently published report, researchers from Princeton, Cornell, University of Montreal and the National Institute of Statistical Sciences point out that the actual benefits of artificial intelligence are being reaped by those with maximum economic power. AI has created a new set of blue-collar workers called data labelers who earn, on average, as low as $2 per hour, much lower than the U.S. federal minimum wage of $7....

It’s affordable, and it comes with an extensive media library. Despite showing up on the scene after Netflix, it quickly caught up and gave the most-subscribed-to platform a run for its money. So, What’s the Problem With Prime Video? Certain content requires you to either rent or purchase it before you can view it, regardless of whether you pay $8.99 per month for the membership or not. You’ll often find titles advertised on its homepage that are not part of your subscription, like Spider-Man: Far From Home, in the image above....

Davis, who last played on Dec. 17, has watched his team go 7-10 in the 17 games since, falling back below .500 with a loss to the Heat on Sunday, Jan. 23. MORE: What we know about AD’s injury While he sat out in Miami, Davis was initially listed as questionable before being ruled out, a sign that his return to action is coming sooner rather than later, but how soon?...

Check for large-scale outages across AT&T’s network. Troubleshoot common internet, cell phone, and television problems on your end. How to Tell If AT&T Is Down If you suspect AT&T might be having a widespread outage of some sort, there are a couple of quick ways you can get confirmation. Check directly with AT&T for outages in your area. In the search box, select the service you’re having trouble with, then enter your zip code....

The Delhi Capitals lost their only IPL final appearance (IPL 2020) against the Mumbai Indians at the Dubai International Stadium in November last year. Axar Patel, who was a part of the Delhi Capitals XI on the day, shed light on how he hopes for the team to cross the ultimate hurdle this season. In a video posted by the Capitals on their social media channels, Axar can be seen speaking about the second half of IPL 2021....

Making Sanju Samson their captain gives them flexibility with their overseas options but his inexperience in leadership, especially in a big tournament like the IPL, could work against them. They were dealt a massive blow when Jofra Archer’s availability was made uncertain for the upcoming IPL season. He is certain to sit out at least the first four games and could also potentially miss the entire IPL. Losing a player of his caliber would be a spirit dampener for any side and how the team reacts to this would be crucial....

Asked to bat first, Mumbai lost four wickets for just 47 runs on a pace and bounce-friendly pitch. A lower-order fightback from Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav and debutant Hrithik Shokeen took them to a competitive total of 155-7. CSK didn’t find a single anchor and relied on 30s and 40s from their senior batters to stay in the game. Mumbai picked up regular wickets which led to a topsy-turvy chase....

After that victory against Rajasthan Royals, Pune Warriors India will travel to Mumbai to take on the pillaging Mumbai Indians team. If Pune Warriors India beat Mumbai Indians, and that too away from home, it would be nothing short of a gargantuan upset. Conditions In the IPL 6, groundsmen have generally left a tinge of grass to hold the pitch together for the entire duration of the match. As the track at Wankhede stadium is usually composed of red soil, it can offer a bit of bounce and turn....

With just four Matchdays remaining, IPL Fantasy players don’t have a lot of time to bridge the gaps in their mini-leagues. The right decisions, therefore, need to be made ahead of the playoffs. IPL Fantasy players can make unlimited changes to their team ahead of the Thursday night deadline at 7:30 PM IST. They must make sure that they do not have any player from a team that’s not in the playoffs....

Tom Banton has been a center of attraction in T20 cricket, with his hard-hitting ability with the bat. His extraordinary performances in the Vitality T20 Blast earned him a national call-up against New Zealand as well. This youngster is proving to be a hot asset in the shorter formats, with an expectation to gain big bucks in the IPL auction. Banton expressed his excitement leading up to the IPL and depicted why he wants to play for Mumbai Indians....

British warship HMS Montrose reportedly chased the small Iranian craft away from the British Heritage tanker. The vessel trained its guns on the assailants, but the Iranian crews heeded verbal warnings and backed off before warning shots were fired. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a U.S. official said the Iranian action “was harassment and an attempt to interfere with the passage,” according to Reuters. But the IRGC naval forces public relations department released a statement disputing the reports....

Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said Thursday that Iran stands ready to defend itself against any kind of action, according to The Tehran Times. Bagheri warned U.S. leaders that “ill will against our country’s security” or the slightest move against Tehran would prompt “our fiercest reactions.” Bagheri also said his forces are “closely monitoring the activities and moves of Americans” in the Persian Gulf region. Tensions between Tehran and Washington have remained high throughout Trump’s time in office....

At a cabinet session Wednesday, Rouhani told ministers that the U.S. “maximum pressure” approach on Iran had been dealt a “humiliating” defeat by the resilient regime in Tehran. Rouhani—a moderate whose term ends this coming summer—said Iran would now look to build closer ties with other regional nations. The president said Trump has been an “obstacle” to such efforts over the past four years, according to the state-run Press TV....

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who was recently blacklisted by the U.S. for speaking on behalf of his government, highlighted Tehran’s ongoing outreach to neighbors at a time when President Donald Trump sought to sever the Islamic Republic’s external ties through economic and diplomatic restrictions. As tensions rose in the Persian Gulf region, most countries have called for de-escalation rather than U.S.-style “maximum pressure” against Iran. Zarif also referenced China and Russia’s going opposition to how the U....