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May 02 2024
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‘Pookiest pookie.’ Jimmy Kimmel mocks reactions to Travis Kelce’s $34M contract deal
Jimmy Kimmel teased Travis Kelce about being “broke” compared to girlfriend Taylor Swift, in spite of his historic pay raise this week. “Congratulations to Travis Kelce,” the late-night host said during an opening monologue on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” “Travis Kelce signed a two-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs. He is now the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. Deservedly so. “His
The Kansas City StarApr 25 2024
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Racine council calls for contract to study Milwaukee-Kenosha commuter service
RACINE, Wis. — The city of Racine is continuing efforts to revive the proposed Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee commuter rail project along Union Pacific’s line through those communities, with the Racine Common Council calling for a contract to study infrastructure needs for the project. According to the construction industry publication the Daily Reporter, the council passed a resolution earlier this
Trains.comMay 03 2024
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U.S. Shuffles Military Assets in Middle East After Gulf Pushback
The Pentagon is shifting jet fighters, armed drones and other aircraft to Qatar, repositioning its forces to get around restrictions on conducting airstrikes from an air base long used by the U.S. in the United Arab Emirates.
The U.A.E. informed the U.S. in February that it would no longer permit American warplanes and drones based at Al Dhafra air base in Abu Dhabi to carry out strikes
Wall Street Journal (News)May 09 2024
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Broncos fifth-round CB Kris Abrams-Draine latest to agree to rookie contract terms, source says
The Broncos’ rookie class will be on the field Friday for minicamp and more continue to agree to their first professional contracts. Fifth-round cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine is the latest, as a source confirmed to The Denver Post on Thursday that Abrams-Draine and the team had agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract. Abrams-Draine was selected No. 145 overall last month, two spots
The Denver PostApr 19 2024
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‘Sesame Street’ Writers Set New Contract, Avert Strike
Writers at Sesame Workshop reached a five-year agreement with the production company behind “Sesame Street,” averting the possibility of picket lines popping up in the show’s friendly neighborhood. The Writers Guild of America confirmed the deal late Friday. The group of 35 writers employed by the nonprofit organization voted unanimously to support a strike authorization vote last week. “We
VarietyMay 05 2024
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Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this week
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown this week will make their fourth appearance of the spring on Capitol Hill to discuss the fiscal 2025 defense budget request, an annual cycle that this year has focused as much on Ukraine and Gaza as the future of the American military force. House and Senate lawmakers have peppered the two Defense Department leaders with
Military TimesApr 13 2024
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Philadelphia transit authority terminates contract with CRRC MA
“The Authority is assessing its options for recouping funds that have been spent on the project,” Golden said, adding that SEPTA has paid more than $50 million. The move to terminate the contract was first reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority terminated its $185 million contract for new railcars from CRRC MA “for cause,” SEPTA
The Boston GlobeApr 23 2024
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Tulsa women's basketball coach Angie Nelp receives contract extension
Tulsa women's basketball coach Angie Nelp has received a contract extension through the 2030 season. Nelp already has the second-most wins in TU history with a 59-34 record through three seasons. She just completed the Golden Hurricane's winningest season since 2006 as TU went 25-10 and reached the WBIT quarterfinals after winning the American Athletic Conference regular-season title. “I am
Tulsa WorldApr 30 2024
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Former Iowa basketball forward Ben Krikke signs professional contract with Edmonton Stingers
IOWA CITY — Former Iowa basketball forward Ben Krikke is taking the next step in his career. Krikke has signed a professional contract with the Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). The Stingers are based in Edmonton, Alberta, which is where Krikke grew up. “I am really excited to be back home in Edmonton and play for such an amazing organization,” Krikke said in a
Des Moines Register