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USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Ravens OTAs: 5 under-the-radar players to watch on offense
Ravens OTAs: 5 under-the-radar players to watch on offense We're looking at five under-the-radar players to watch during the Baltimore Ravens' four remaining OTA sessions and the mandatory minicamp OTAs aren't mandatory, and Baltimore's MVP candidate was absent for Day 1, but made his debut in front of the media for the start of Day 2. Lamar Jackson was back at the Under Armour Performance Center on Wednesday, and the place was buzzing as the MVP candidate looked sharp and in elite shape during his first practice. The training programs are divided into three phases: one mandatory minicamp for the entire roster and one rookie minicamp for each group. No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are allowed. Baltimore will hold seven more OTA sessions on June 3, June 5-6, June 9-12, before a Mandatory Minicamp on June 17-19. With the team off until Tuesday, we're looking at five under-the-radar players on offense to watch. OT Corey Bullock Bullock was an honorable mention All-Big Ten after starting 11 games for the Terrapins in 2023. According to Pro Football Focus, Bullock was ranked as the second-highest-rated pass-blocking guard in the Big Ten conference, with a 79.6 grade via the Terrapins' official website. Bullock spent the entire 2024 season on the practice squad. G Darrian Dalcourt A Maryland native, Dalcourt made five starts along the Alabama offensive line at guard and played in eight games in 2023, playing 332 snaps and logging seven knockdown blocks. Dalcourt has experience against high-caliber SEC competition. He spent the 2024 season on the Ravens' practice squad. WR Dayton Wade Wade displayed big-play potential all last summer, including a 56-yard touchdown catch against the Falcons. With Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Nelson Agholor as the core three, Wade could not overtake Tylan Wallace, Deonte Harty, and Devontez Walker. Wade caught 27 passes for 390 yards and two touchdowns during his last season at Ole Miss. Devontez Walker The rookie had one catch on three targets for a 21-yard touchdown over nine regular-season games in 2024. The former UNC star was a healthy scratch until his NFL debut in Week 7 against Tampa Bay. The highlight of his first year was a 21-yard touchdown reception against the Giants for his first NFL catch in Week 15. Most of Walker's work came on special teams, as he logged 153 snaps and 55 on offense. With the addition of Hopkins, Walker will enter 2025 as the No. 4 or No. 5 wideout at best. OT Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, Oregon State Christian-Lichtenhan (6-8, 315) started all 12 games at left tackle for the Beavers, allowing just two sacks and being charged with one penalty on the year. RB Sone Ntoh, Monmouth Ntoh (5-11, 220) scored a touchdown in 21 of 23 games and ranked second in program history with 39 rushing touchdowns during his final two seasons at Monmouth. In 12 games during his final season, Ntoh logged 487 yards and 25 touchdowns on 1,109 carries, en route to earning AP FCS All-America Honorable Mention and Phil Steele first-team All-CAA. His 25 rushing touchdowns set a program single-season record and led the FCS.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Potential THC ban in Texas: Business owner reacts to passage of SB 3
The Brief Texas lawmakers have passed SB 3, a ban on THC products SB 3 still needs Gov. Abbott's signature to become law Business owners are still hoping Abbott vetoes the bill AUSTIN, Texas - Texas lawmakers passed a ban on THC products which have become widely and legally available in recent years. Business owners are pushing back against the ban, which still needs Gov. Greg Abbott's signature. What they're saying Jake Bullock is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cann. "SB3 is a total ban of our products, of any hemp-derived THC products, and this will decimate the Texas hemp industry," said Bullock. Senate Bill 3 would not only prohibit some hemp sales, but those in possession could also face fines and jail time depending on the amount. "We're CANN, we make a range of microdose, THC, and CBD-infused drinks," said Bullock. "They're social products and they're meant to be similar in sort of strength and potency to half of a glass of wine or a light beer." Bullock said his infused drinks benefit many Texans with sleep issues, inflammation problems, or even people who want a buzz without a hangover. "Some of our customers have been able to give up drinking alcohol entirely, which has a huge transformative positive impact in their life from a wellness standpoint," said Bullock. While he wants to see Abbott veto SB3, he still agrees that THC products need stricter regulations. "They should be regulated, they should be taxed and use those tax dollars to help enforce against the bad actors, against those illicit products, against those highly potent gummy candies that no one thinks should be in the market," said Bullock. Dig deeper The ban does not apply to CBD or CBG products. It will also not have an effect on the Compassionate Use Program. If Abbott signs the bill, it will take effect in September. The Source Information in this report comes from reporting/interviews by FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt
The Intercept
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Intercept
She Exposed Government Abuse. Now She's Locked up in an El Salvador Prison.
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT, police in El Salvador arrested one of President Nayib Bukele's sharpest critics, Ruth Eleonora López, an anti-corruption attorney who has spent years exposing government abuses. '[She] is one of the strongest voices in defense of democracy,' says Noah Bullock, her colleague and the executive director of Cristosal, a human rights group operating in northern Central America, including El Salvador. López, a university professor and former elections official, heads Cristosal's anti-corruption unit. She has also been an outspoken critic of Bukele's crackdown on gang violence that has resulted in 'arbitrary detentions, human rights violations,' and the imprisonment of people not connected to gangs, according to Cristosal. The organization has documented widespread abuses in the country's prison system. 'There's a clear pattern of physical abuse, and on top of that, a clear pattern of systematic denial of basic necessities like food, water, bathrooms, medicine — medical care in general,' says Bullock. 'Those two factors have combined to cause the deaths of at least 380 people' in custody in recent years. That's a prison system 'that's been contracted by the U.S. government,' Bullock adds. This week on The Intercept Briefing, Bullock speaks to host Jessica Washington about López's continued imprisonment and what her work and detention reveals about the Trump administration's interest in El Salvador's prison system. Facing vague corruption charges, López has seen her family and lawyer but not yet a judge. The U.S. is paying El Salvador $6 million to detain immigrants, including about 250 Venezuelan and Salvadoran men mainly at the infamous megaprison CECOT. 'The type of jails and the prison system that the United States has contracted is one of a dictatorship — one that operates outside of the rule of law,' says Bullock. But El Salvador isn't the only country the U.S. is looking to partner with to outsource immigration detention. 'Now in addition to El Salvador, the U.S. has reportedly explored, sought, or struck deals with at least 19 other countries,' says Nick Turse, national security fellow for The Intercept. The countries include: Angola, Benin, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Eswatini, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Kosovo, Libya, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Panama, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security sent eight immigrants to South Sudan, in defiance of a federal judge's order, according to court filings. 'Many of these countries,' says Turse, 'have been excoriated by not only human rights groups and NGOs, but also the U.S. State Department.' He continues, 'Places like Equatorial Guinea, which is a notorious, kleptocratic dictatorship in West Africa — one of the most corrupt countries on the planet; and the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is another human rights pariah.' ' These policies did not leap fully formed from the head of Donald Trump,' says Turse. They have a legacy largely stemming from the post-9/11 counterterrorism policies of the George W. Bush administration. 'The Bush administration created this worldwide network of secret prisons and torture sites as part of its global war on terror.' These are places outside of the jurisdiction of international law — legal black holes. 'The Trump administration has expanded the Bush and Obama-era terrorism paradigm to cast immigrants and refugees as terrorists and as gang members,' says Turse. 'It's reconceptualized this idea from the post-9/11 era of extraordinary rendition to seek to disappear people to sites … even further beyond the reach of U.S. law.' Listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Drone finds Fremont burglary suspect trying to torch hiding spot: PD
(KRON) — A Fremont man accused of breaking into a home was later found by a Fremont Police Department-deployed drone as he hid from officers in a tall grass field. While he was hiding, the man tried to set the field on fire, according to police. 'CHP officers will be vigilant': Patrols ramp up for Memorial Day weekend FPD said its officers responded to the burglary in-progress Monday at 7:22 p.m. in the 38000 block of Fremont Boulevard — and quickly surrounded the home — after a witness said they saw the man break into the residence using the front door. Police said they used a loudspeaker to communicate with the suspect, but there was no response until he ran to the rear of the home. 'The [drone] pilot saw the suspect run from the residence and provided officers with real-time information on his location. The suspect ultimately stopped running and hid in a field of tall grass near the residence,' said police in a news release. Police said they released a police K-9 to take the suspect into custody after failed attempts to get the man to surrender. The suspect, identified as Michael Bullock, 38, of Fremont, was arrested for residential burglary, attempted arson, and resisting, obstructing, or delaying a peace officer, said police. Police said Bullock was also arrested for a felony warrant for robbery and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bullock was booked into Santa Rita Jail, and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office will review the case for forthcoming charges, said FPD. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Joey King in talks to join Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in 'Practical Magic 2'
Picture Credit: Facebook Hollywood actress Joey King is in negotiations to star in the upcoming film ' Practical Magic 2 ' in which she may share the screen with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman . She's reportedly playing the daughter of Bullock's character. Bullock and Kidman are reprising their roles as Sally and Gillian Owens, two sisters who descend from a long line of witches, reports 'Variety'. In the original 1998 movie, the duo finds themselves fighting off a curse that kills the men they fall in love with. Plot details for the second film haven't been revealed, though sources say the story is based on a later installment in Alice Hoffman's ' Practical Magic ' book series. As per 'Variety', Susanne Bier is directing 'Practical Magic 2' from a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman , who co-wrote the first film. It's aiming to start production in London later this summer, according to the Hollywood Reporter, which broke the new of King's casting. Warner Bros. will release the witchy sequel in theaters on September 18, 2026. Kidman recently told 'Variety' that she's seen the script but doesn't expect to begin filming "for a while". But what's a few more weeks or months, at this point? The Oscar-winning actor revealed she's been waiting nearly 30 years for the follow-up to 'Practical Magic'. "When we were making it, we definitely (thought about a sequel)", Kidman said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Didn't Anyone Tell You About This Power Saver? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo "We're so excited. We put out our spell already". She's referring to the teaser that Warner Bros. released earlier in May. The text-only clip features a voiceover from Bullock and Kidman, who chant the following incantation, "Tooth of wolf and morning dew. Something old and something new. Let the spell begin to mix. September 18, 2026". King is best known for Netflix's 'The Kissing Booth' franchise, as well as Hulu's true-crime series 'The Act', which earned her an Emmy nomination. The 25-year-old actor's other major credits include 'Despicable Me 4', David Leitch 's action-comedy 'Bullet Train' Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight Rises' and 'Crazy Stupid Love'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
