‘Air’ Shows Sneaker that Brought Racial Harmony to America

“A shoe is just a shoe until someone steps into it.” If there’s a quote that defines the Ben Affleck-Matt Damon movie “Air,” that’s it. Set in 1984, “Air” tells the story of how Nike basketball shoe head Steve Vaccaro (Damon) sees a diamond in a young NCAA b-ball champion and risks it all to sign that winner to his company. At the time, Nike had virtually no presence in basketball shoes. Let...

Big banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America asked for final bids on First Republic

U.S. regulators have asked banks for their best and final offers for First Republic by Sunday afternoon. International: Top News And Analysis

‘Attack of the Doc!’ Recalls Pre-Woke America at Its Zaniest

“Attack of the Doc!” opens with a critical note. The documentary is “by the fans for the fans,” and that includes writer/director Chris Gore. The Film Threat founder appeared regularly on G4TV, the gaming cable network that had an outsized impact on pop culture. Now, Gore is recalling the channel’s its influence on our Comic-Con age and sharing why the channel’s legacy matters. You couldn’t...

Food fraud secretly infiltrates kitchens across America — here’s how to avoid it

Food fraud costs the global food industry $ 40 billion per year, misleading consumers while posing potential public health risks, according to the FDA. U.S. News

Every home in America now has a wildfire threat score, and some areas see a 200% jump in risk

Wildfire risk is increasing, likely due to global warming, and its destruction is becoming ever more expensive. U.S. News

CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President’s Plan for Opening America Up Again

This document briefly summarizes CDC’s initiatives, activities, and tools in support of the Whole-of-Government response to COVID-19. 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg says Warren Hurst’s slur doesn’t reflect America

“He’s right that there is a gay man running for president,” Buttigieg said. “He doesn’t seem to be right about much else.”         GANNETT Syndication Service