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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
From Promise To Progress: Border Wall Expands With Federal And Texas Momentum
Construction on the border wall has restarted in Texas, with federal and state agencies alike touting rapid progress and renewed commitments to securing the U.S.-Mexico border. Chief Michael W. Banks, who heads the U.S. Border Patrol, posted: Customs and Border Protection echoed the announcement on July 17, posting on X: 'Across key sectors like San Diego, Yuma, Tucson, El Paso, and RGV, more than 85 miles of new wall are in planning or under construction at an accelerated pace. The border is being secured — and we are just getting started!' Meanwhile, the state of Texas has pressed ahead with its own wall program, separate from federal efforts. On June 18, the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) reported that '66.4 miles of the border wall program had been completed' and that 'active construction is simultaneously underway at 15 locations in six border areas: Cameron, Starr, Zapata, Webb, Maverick, and Val Verde Counties.' According to the TFC, Texas has also closed on 127 easements, with dozens more pending or in negotiation, signaling an expansion of the state's footprint on the border. The resumption of wall construction follows the recent passage of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4. The bill allocates $165 billion to the Department of Homeland Security, with $46.5 billion earmarked specifically to complete the border wall. 'This $165 billion in funding will help the Department of Homeland Security and our brave law enforcement further deliver on President Trump's mandate to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens and MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN!' said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in a statement celebrating the legislation. The bill also includes billions more for hiring Border Patrol and ICE personnel, purchasing surveillance technology, and expanding detention capacity. ICE is set to receive enough funding to support deportations of up to 1 million individuals per year and maintain detention space for 100,000 people at any given time, according to Noem's press release. However, critics of the wall continue to raise objections. A 2019 report from the Center for American Progress argued that the wall is 'expensive, ineffective, and bad for the environment,' and contends it represents a misuse of eminent domain that violates property rights. Environmental groups, Native American tribes, and religious organizations have all launched lawsuits to halt construction in past years. Despite opposition, the federal government and the state of Texas appear united in their push to expand physical barriers on the southern border. And with steel already planted again in El Paso, the wall — mostly dormant in recent years — is once more rising across the Texas landscape.
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
After battling leukemia, Tsubasa Endoh signs one-day contract to retire as TFC player
TORONTO - Tsubasa Endoh comes full circle Saturday when he retires as a Toronto FC player. After being diagnosed with acute undifferentiated leukemia in December 2021, the 31-year-old winger from Japan had a dream. 'Every step of the treatment, every setback, the time that I had to spend in the hospital, I always dreamed of coming back to play here, as a TFC player, at BMO Field,' said Endoh, who spent six seasons (2016-21) with Toronto. But while his leukemia is in remission, it has taken a toll on his body — and he has not reached the five-year milestone. Time for Plan B. Toronto announced Friday that it has signed Endoh to a one-day contract to officially retire as a TFC player. Endoh will be honoured before Saturday's game against Atlanta United, delivering the match ball. 'It is truly a special moment for Toronto FC to have Tsubasa come back and officially retire as a Red,' Toronto GM Jason Hernandez said in a statement. 'The club wanted to give him this recognition for all his contributions over six years and celebrate his career.' When Endoh entered Toronto's training centre Thursday, he was greeted by players and staff lined up in the lobby. 'That really gave me goosebumps. That shows what this club is about,' he said. 'It's all about the people who you work with.' After four seasons at the University of Maryland, the Japanese youth international was taken by Toronto in the first round (ninth overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. After his TFC contract expired following the 2021 season. Endoh signed with Melbourne City FC in Australia's A-League in early 2022. Later that year, he joined the Los Angeles Galaxy reserve side, scoring twice on his debut. It was while in L.A., that his body started malfunctioning. Blood work showed an alarming white blood cell count. A trip to the ER turned into an eight-day hospital stay during which he was told he may have cancer. Endoh returned to Japan to be with family, and it was there that he was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. The five-foot-six Endoh played at 146 pounds and, while still sporting a smile, looks a little more slight these days. Asked about his health these days, Endoh manages to be both upbeat and realistic having already had to deal with a relapse. 'It's OK,' he said, before listing some of the issues he is dealing with. They include chronic GvHDs (graft-versus-host disease), a systemic disorder occurring when immune cells from transplanted tissue recognize the recipient's body as foreign and attack its cells. This works: He has survived four rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and a bone-marrow transplant. It has led to prolonged hospital stays in Japan. COVID protocols and the fear of his immune system being compromised made hospital visits difficult. His last round of chemo lasted eight weeks and he had no visitors. 'You spend so much time alone … It's not easy,' he said. 'The silver lining was to get all the support from TFC fans and the Galaxy, the guys from Maryland.' Leukemia and its treatment have taken a toll on his immune system, opening the door to other nasties, from pneumonia to COVID. Most recently, he has been suffering from debilitating body cramps. 'From the outside, I look fine and I can live like a normal life. But inside of my body there's a lot going on. It's not easy to live day-to-day,' he confessed. He is on 15 different medications, taking 20-25 pills daily. It will likely be that way the rest of his life. He suffers from fascia inflammation (fascia is the thin cover of tissue that holds muscles in place), which means picking something up on the floor can be difficult because his muscles tighten so much. He sometimes has to stop typing when his fingers cramp. Putting on socks is painfully hard. 'Those are the little things that add up,' he said. 'But this is my life now. I try not to focus on negative things in life. It's what it is. You just have to adapt and accept it.' He is making the most of it. Living in Tokyo with Australian-Japanese fiancée Jamie Shoshana Kats, Endoh is halfway through his master's in international sport management at the Global Institute of Sport. He works out the best he can, usually after a morning coffee. Endoh makes a point of thanking the head of iDrinkCoffee, a Canadian company that manufactures espresso machines and coffee-makers. The owner, a generous TFC fan, shipped a deluxe espresso machine to Japan for him. It's just one example of the support Endoh has received from friends and former teammates at Toronto, the Galaxy and Maryland. 'It's been surreal,' he said with a smile. 'That's the reason why I could keep going.' Endoh scored 10 goals and added five assists in 80 appearances for Toronto across all competitions. He was part of TFC's treble-winning side in 2017, helping the club to the Canadian Championship, Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup. He also won the Voyageurs Cup in 2016 and '18 and set the franchise record for fastest goal when he scored 29 seconds into Toronto's 3-2 win over visiting Atlanta in June 2019. 'I love Tsubasa. He is class through and through,' said Toronto coach Robin Fraser. 'I scouted him in college. I was here wen we brought him in. He is a wonderfully technical player. Gosh, you can't even tell if he's right-footed or left-footed, he's that competent with both. 'But as a teammate and as a person, he is top- top- top-class. And I've enjoyed every minute that I've spent with him ... For what he's been going through, he's been in all of our thoughts for this whole time.' —- This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 11, 2025
Business Insider
13-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Truist Financial price target raised to $50 from $46 at BofA
BofA analyst Ebrahim Poonawala raised the firm's price target on Truist Financial (TFC) to $50 from $46 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm adjusted regional bank price targets as part of a Q2 earnings preview. A lack of interest rate cuts delay a rebound in growth, but 'resilient' earnings, an acceleration in loan growth, and investment banking activity server as catalysts for the stocks, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week.
Hamilton Spectator
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Late penalty rescues Atlanta United in 1-1 draw with Toronto FC in MLS play
TORONTO - Ivory Coast forward Emmanuel Latte Lath scored from the penalty spot in the 101st minute to lift Atlanta United into a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday in a clash of two teams at the wrong end of the MLS Eastern Conference. Atlanta called for the penalty in stoppage time when Luke Brennan went down in contact with Toronto substitute Charlie Sharp's boot. Referee Jon Freemon pointed to the spot after reviewing the play on the pitchside monitor. Goalkeeper Sean Johnson, who had been excellent all night, got a hand on the ball but it still went in. Latte Lath, who joined Atlanta in early February for a reported MLS-record US$22-million transfer fee, had not scored in his previous 13 appearances after recording five goals in his first six outings. He had a goal called back in the 21st minute for offside. Deybi Flores had put Toronto ahead in the 48th minute, rising unchallenged to head home a Matty Longstaff corner. The set piece came after stand-in goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert parried Theo Corbeanu's hard shot. It was the second goal of the season for the Honduran midfielder, back from International duty at the Gold Cup. Flores had to exit the game five minutes after scoring and was later seen limping back to the bench. Toronto (4-11-6) lost forward Ola Brynhildsen in the 35th minute reportedly due to illness. He was replaced by Deandre Kerr. Attendance was announced at 23,100. Atlanta (4-10-7) arrived in 13th place in the Eastern Conference, one place and one point above Toronto. Its high-priced roster has not delivered, a predicament TFC has some of its own history with. Saturday marked Toronto's second game since buying out Italian designated players Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi. Atlanta has just two wins in its last 15 league outings (2-8-5) since a March 29 decision over New York City FC. Toronto, which had not played since a 3-1 loss at New York City FC on July 3, had won just one of its last six (1-4-1). Tsubasa Endoh, who spent five seasons with TFC from 2016 to 2021, was honoured before the game. The 31-year-old winger from Tokyo, who was diagnosed with leukemia in December 2022, signed a one-day contract this week so he could retire as a Toronto player. Endoh received a standing ovation when he brought out the match ball before the game. Atlanta was coming off scoreless draw last Saturday at D.C. United, just its second clean sheet of the season, that snapped a three-game losing streak. Atlanta has yet to win away from home this season with an 0-7-4 away record. Toronto has suffered at home (2-7-4) and away (2-4-2). Toronto coach Robin Fraser made three changes to his starting lineup with Flores, Richie Laryea and Derrick Etienne Jr. slotting in. Laryea started at centre back alongside Sigurd Rosted in a makeshift backline. Toronto was missing captain Jonathan Osorio and defenders Nicksoen Gomis, Henry Wingo and Zane Monlouis, with all three likely out for the season. Veteran defender Kevin Long, not listed on the league's injury report, did not dress. Osorio, injured on international duty with Canada, is close to returning and was seen doing a fitness test on the field before Saturday's game. Midfielder Markus Cimermancic, who last played for the first team May 28, started on the bench. Toronto's nine-man bench, which included two goalkeepers, had a combined 21 career MLS goals with 14 of those from Kerr. Atlanta was missing injured goalkeeper Josh Cohen, defenders Stian Gregersen and Derrick Williams and midfielder Jay Fortune. Veteran 'keeper Brad Guzan, who underwent surgery this week to repair a fractured cheek bone suffered against D.C. United, was on the bench with the 20-year-old Hibbert making his first career MLS start. Atlanta's three designated players — Latte Lath, Paraguay's Miguel Almirón and Russian Alexey Miranchuk — led the attack along with Georgia international Saba Lobjanidze. It was one-way traffic early on with Atlanta leading the dance. But TFC began to claw its way back with Corbeanu a threat on the right flank. Johnson had to stop a long-range rocket from Bartosz Slicz in the ninth minute. Latte Lath's low shot went just wide in the 34th minute with Johnson beaten and Lobjanidze just missing getting a foot to the ball before the shot went past the post. A the other end, Hibbert had to stop Corbeanu from a tight angle in the 39th minute for TFC's first shot on the mark after six attempts off target. Brooks Lennon hammered a shot right at Johnson in first-half stoppage time. Toronto outshot Atlanta 8-6 in the first half (2-2 in shots on target). While the overall series with Atlanta was even-steven at 5-5-6 before Saturday, Toronto held a 4-1-2 edge at BMO Field. Toronto plays its next four games on the road, at San Diego, Nashville, Charlotte and Philadelphia, with its next home outing Aug. 16 against Columbus. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 12, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Late penalty rescues Atlanta United in 1-1 draw with Toronto FC in MLS play
TORONTO – Ivory Coast forward Emmanuel Latte Lath scored from the penalty spot in the 101st minute to lift Atlanta United into a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday in a clash of two teams at the wrong end of the MLS Eastern Conference. Atlanta called for the penalty in stoppage time when Luke Brennan went down in contact with Toronto substitute Charlie Sharp's boot. Referee Jon Freemon pointed to the spot after reviewing the play on the pitchside monitor. Goalkeeper Sean Johnson, who had been excellent all night, got a hand on the ball but it still went in. Latte Lath, who joined Atlanta in early February for a reported MLS-record US$22-million transfer fee, had not scored in his previous 13 appearances after recording five goals in his first six outings. He had a goal called back in the 21st minute for offside. Deybi Flores had put Toronto ahead in the 48th minute, rising unchallenged to head home a Matty Longstaff corner. The set piece came after stand-in goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert parried Theo Corbeanu's hard shot. It was the second goal of the season for the Honduran midfielder, back from International duty at the Gold Cup. Flores had to exit the game five minutes after scoring and was later seen limping back to the bench. Toronto (4-11-6) lost forward Ola Brynhildsen in the 35th minute reportedly due to illness. He was replaced by Deandre Kerr. Attendance was announced at 23,100. Atlanta (4-10-7) arrived in 13th place in the Eastern Conference, one place and one point above Toronto. Its high-priced roster has not delivered, a predicament TFC has some of its own history with. Saturday marked Toronto's second game since buying out Italian designated players Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi. Atlanta has just two wins in its last 15 league outings (2-8-5) since a March 29 decision over New York City FC. Toronto, which had not played since a 3-1 loss at New York City FC on July 3, had won just one of its last six (1-4-1). Tsubasa Endoh, who spent five seasons with TFC from 2016 to 2021, was honoured before the game. The 31-year-old winger from Tokyo, who was diagnosed with leukemia in December 2022, signed a one-day contract this week so he could retire as a Toronto player. Endoh received a standing ovation when he brought out the match ball before the game. Atlanta was coming off scoreless draw last Saturday at D.C. United, just its second clean sheet of the season, that snapped a three-game losing streak. Atlanta has yet to win away from home this season with an 0-7-4 away record. Toronto has suffered at home (2-7-4) and away (2-4-2). Toronto coach Robin Fraser made three changes to his starting lineup with Flores, Richie Laryea and Derrick Etienne Jr. slotting in. Laryea started at centre back alongside Sigurd Rosted in a makeshift backline. Toronto was missing captain Jonathan Osorio and defenders Nicksoen Gomis, Henry Wingo and Zane Monlouis, with all three likely out for the season. Veteran defender Kevin Long, not listed on the league's injury report, did not dress. Osorio, injured on international duty with Canada, is close to returning and was seen doing a fitness test on the field before Saturday's game. Midfielder Markus Cimermancic, who last played for the first team May 28, started on the bench. Toronto's nine-man bench, which included two goalkeepers, had a combined 21 career MLS goals with 14 of those from Kerr. Atlanta was missing injured goalkeeper Josh Cohen, defenders Stian Gregersen and Derrick Williams and midfielder Jay Fortune. Veteran 'keeper Brad Guzan, who underwent surgery this week to repair a fractured cheek bone suffered against D.C. United, was on the bench with the 20-year-old Hibbert making his first career MLS start. Atlanta's three designated players — Latte Lath, Paraguay's Miguel Almirón and Russian Alexey Miranchuk — led the attack along with Georgia international Saba Lobjanidze. It was one-way traffic early on with Atlanta leading the dance. But TFC began to claw its way back with Corbeanu a threat on the right flank. Johnson had to stop a long-range rocket from Bartosz Slicz in the ninth minute. Latte Lath's low shot went just wide in the 34th minute with Johnson beaten and Lobjanidze just missing getting a foot to the ball before the shot went past the post. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. A the other end, Hibbert had to stop Corbeanu from a tight angle in the 39th minute for TFC's first shot on the mark after six attempts off target. Brooks Lennon hammered a shot right at Johnson in first-half stoppage time. Toronto outshot Atlanta 8-6 in the first half (2-2 in shots on target). While the overall series with Atlanta was even-steven at 5-5-6 before Saturday, Toronto held a 4-1-2 edge at BMO Field. Toronto plays its next four games on the road, at San Diego, Nashville, Charlotte and Philadelphia, with its next home outing Aug. 16 against Columbus. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 12, 2025.
