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New York Times
20-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Should ICE Agents Be Allowed to Wear Masks? It Depends Whom You Ask.
Immigration raids by masked federal agents have helped create a 'reign of terror' in Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass said in an interview aired Sunday on ABC. Fear of arrest and deportation has prompted many of Southern California's immigrants — no matter their legal status — to hunker down in their homes, missing work, forgoing church services and skipping milestones like children's graduations. And Ms. Bass said the practice some Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have adopted of obscuring their faces with black masks makes a menacing encounter even more frightening. 'These masked men pull up in unmarked cars and jump out of the cars with rifles and detain people,' Ms. Bass said in a separate interview on Sunday on CBS. 'For the average citizen, it looks like it's a violent kidnapping. You should never have that.' Earlier this month, 14 Democratic senators said in a letter to Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE, that agents grabbing people off the street while masked and in plain clothes 'represents a clear attempt to compound' the 'fear and chaos' of immigration raids and 'avoid accountability for agents' actions.' Mr. Lyons said in an interview Sunday on CBS that he did not encourage agents to use masks but would continue to let them wear them in the field 'if that's a tool they need to keep them and their families safe.' Federal officials say the face coverings help protect ICE agents from being doxxed, or having personal details like a home address or contact information shared online. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Newsweek
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Trish Stratus Debunks Long-Standing WWE Rumor
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus has officially debunked a long-standing rumor concerning a dream match that fans have discussed for nearly a decade. In a new interview, Stratus set the record straight about a heavily speculated match against Asuka. For years, it has been rumored that WWE originally wanted Stratus to face Asuka at the NXT TakeOver: Toronto event back in 2016. Speaking with Inside the Ropes, Stratus confirmed this was never in the company's plans. The WWE Rumor Debunked The speculation began because the major NXT event was taking place in Stratus's hometown of Toronto. At the time, Asuka was in the midst of a legendary undefeated streak, and fans assumed a hometown hero like Stratus would be brought in for the major challenger role. "Nope, no, no, that never was a thing," Stratus confirmed. "I think people just assumed it because Toronto and they're like, 'Oh, it's of course it's gonna be Trish Stratus.'" She also pointed out a flaw in one version of the rumor, which claimed she couldn't do the match because she was pregnant. "Don't know if I was even pregnant at that time — 2016, 2016, I was not pregnant. Lies. Debunked it right here. Officially debunked." Trish Stratus seems to have control over both Melina and Mickey James during the WWE RAW Superslam event at Acer Arena , Homebush Stadium on August 4, 2006. Trish Stratus seems to have control over both Melina and Mickey James during the WWE RAW Superslam event at Acer Arena , Homebush Stadium on August 4, 2006. Don Arnold/WireImage Asuka's Reign Of Terror The context of the time explains why the rumor was so believable. In 2016, Asuka was the most dominant force in all of WWE, holding the NXT Women's Championship and an unprecedented undefeated streak that would eventually last for 914 days. She had run through the entire NXT women's roster, and for a major show like TakeOver, a special, credible challenger was needed to face "The Empress of Tomorrow." Given that the event was in Toronto, fans naturally connected the dots to the city's greatest wrestling hero, Trish Stratus. Her own retirement match against Lita at Unforgiven 2006 took place in Toronto, making her synonymous with major events in the city. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation What Really Happened While Stratus was never in the running, WWE did bring back a fellow legend for the match. Mickie James, who had been released from WWE in 2010 and had a successful run in TNA, made her surprise return to the company to challenge Asuka. The match was highly acclaimed and served as a major test for the dominant champion. James's performance was so well-received that it led to her being re-signed to a full-time WWE contract shortly after. After nearly a decade of "what if" scenarios discussed by fans, Stratus has finally put the rumor to rest. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Commanders General Manager Grades Offseason Moves
There was an obvious plan that the Washington Commanders wanted to push this offseason following their shocking run to the NFC Championship Game in January. Build around Jayden Daniels. The Offensive Rookie of the Year helped Washington go through a nine-win turnaround - one of the largest in NFL history from 2023 to 2024. Along the way, he won two playoff games and had the Commanders thinking Super Bowl for the first time in decades. Advertisement To general manager Adam Peters, the decision to bolster the offensive line with players like Laremy Tunsil, as well as receiver with Deebo Samuel, provided a clear defense for Daniels going into his sophomore year. "It was both, really. I think, in the offseason, when we had the opportunity to get Tunsil, which doesn't come around that often to get a blue-chip left tackle, one of the best tackles in the league, so we felt that was an opportunity we didn't want to pass up," Peters said on the Pat McAfee Show. "We want to protect Jayden, he's the cornerstone of our franchise, and we want to make sure we're protecting him." It's kind of a no-brainer for a team like Washington that has struggled to find their franchise quarterback for decades now. Advertisement Protecting Daniels with a quality offensive line is just part of the battle, though. While he excelled throughout the playoffs, the team did take a stumble on the defensive side of the ball. And there's only so much the offense can do in shootouts. Whetever the case, though, the Commanders continue to build around the likes of Daniels in the hopes he can deliver a fourth Super Bowl title to the nation's capital. Related: Commanders Reign Of Terror Finish Reveals Key NFL Fact Related: Commanders Protecting 'Greatest Asset' Earning Power Ranking Praise
