A large number of fundraisers related to Floyd have become quickly funded, with money often being used to cover legal expenses for those detained during protests. Over a dozen GoFundMe fundraisers aiming to cover bail costs for protesters have already exceeded their goals, while several additional campaigns appearing on the fundraising platform and elsewhere also seem on track to meet or exceed goals. The Minnesota Freedom Fund, previously a small fund providing bail for people who cannot afford it, put a pause on accepting further donations after becoming overwhelmed by receiving around $20 million of donations in less than a week....

Argentina are in a precarious position heading into their final qualifying match against Ecuador in Quito on Tuesday, having drawn their last three games and scored only one goal in the process. Jorge Sampaoli’s side are sixth in the South American standings but a win over Ecuador would be enough to secure at least a play-off place, with Peru and Colombia, the two teams above them, playing each other....

The 94-year-old retired teacher from Fort Worth has advocated for decades to make June 19, the day that marks the official end of slavery in the U.S., a federal holiday. President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Thursday to nationally recognize the day. Lee has an annual tradition to walk 2.5 miles from Evans Avenue Plaza to the Fort Worth courthouse to commemorate Juneteenth. For the past five years, she has led crowds on her walk, which distances symbolizes the two-and-a-half years it took for news of the Emancipation Proclamation to reach slaves in Texas....

Polyamory: Engaging in multiple romantic partners, with the consent of everyone involved. Typically, these relationships are both romantic and sexual. Monogamish: You’re committed to your primary partner, but you can both have sex with other people. Usually, these outside relationships do not have a romantic connection. Swinging: Having multiple sexual partners, usually without a romantic connection. Traditionally, you and your partner will “swap” partners with another couple, either for a night or for specific sexual acts....

Lest it be forgotten, Asia is already one of the most regulated and restrictive political environments in the world. The region is a virtual patchwork of repressive rules and restrictions–variously dubbed national-security laws, antisubversive laws or internal-security acts–which give leaders wide powers to tighten the screws in the service of “stability and order.” Now, with the backing of Western governments and international bodies, these regimes say they require even more powers to keep the peace....

Reasons to Refuse Treatment Most people would consider it “normal” to want to seek treatment for breast cancer the moment you are diagnosed, particularly at a time where survival rates are ever-increasing. But this would also infer that not seeking treatment is “abnormal,” and that’s rarely the case. There are a plethora of reasons why a woman may not be willing to pursue or continue breast cancer treatment. Some may be transient and fade with time....

Maintaining your oral health is important, and, to that end, a good toothbrush is essential. But finding the right one can be challenging—and learning proper brushing techniques is even more so. According to the American Dental Association, using gentle pressure helps reduce the risk of gum injury. The Oral-B Genius 9600 is an electric toothbrush that uses advanced features to give real-time feedback on your brushing technique, including advanced pressure sensors that prevent oral damage....

Young, who transferred from Houston this past summer after his dad was reassigned within the athletic department, averaged 18 points and 3.5 points for the Cougars. He will have two years of remaining eligibility and will give Oregon another deep threat—Young made 42 percent of his 3-point attempts last season. The Ducks, picked fourth in last week’s Pac-12 preseason media poll, now have a much stronger case to challenge for the Pac-12 regular season title....

His father, John Tyner, confirmed the diagnosis to CSNNW.com. MORE: SN Top 25 | Top 25 RBs for 2015 | Bowl projections Tyner — the No. 23 running back on Sporting News’ preseason rankings — was third on the Ducks in rushing last season with 573 yards and would have been the second-leading returning rusher behind Royce Freeman. The junior ran for 711 yards and nine scores as a freshman in 2013 and injured his shoulder against Washington last season on Oct....

University president Michael Gottfredson said that a joint decision by him, athletic director Rob Mullens and coach Dana Altman was reached to separate from the three players, who were involved in a police investigation of an alleged sexual assault. No charges were filed in the case. Dotson was the focus of the investigation but the other two were named in the police report. Dotson and Artis both played for Oregon in the NCAA Tournament after the school was notified of an investigation into the incident, which occurred on the day the Ducks played their final regular-season game....

The Bootleg Fire, which has been burning in Oregon since July 6 and is closing in on the California border, has so far destroyed 364,113 acres in the state while only being 30 percent contained, according to the federal InciWeb wildfire tracking site. The blaze is burning at a fast pace, as the fire passed the 300,000-acre mark on Monday before being recorded at more than 350,000 acres destroyed by around 2:00 a....

Renal arteries supply blood to the kidneys. In the womb during fetal development, multiple proto arteries known as “mesonephric arteries” perform this task. In most cases only one artery persists, which then becomes the main source of blood. Having multiple renal arteries is common and often identified during transplant surgeries. The prevalence of multiple arteries varies, with one recent study finding an incident rate of between 17 and 35 percent....

Many mall Santas and the organizations that employ them are taking precautions to keep performers and children safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic while trying not to dampen the magic of the experience. Stephen Arnold, 71, is a longtime Santa performer from Memphis, Tennessee, and the head of IBRBS (formerly the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas), the largest organization of professional Santas and Mrs. Clauses, boasting about 2,000 members....

The 25-year-old Lombardozzi hit .259 with two homers and 22 RBIs for the Washington Nationals last season and was dealt to Detroit in December for pitcher Doug Fister. Gonzalez, a 37-year-old infielder, has a .246 average with six major league teams. He was the starting shortstop for the 2003 World Series champion Florida Marlins. He agreed Jan. 31 to a minor league contract and has a .429 batting average during spring training....

Orlando traded one of its goalkeepers, Patrick McLain, to Minnesota United on Thursday as part of a deal that sent midfielder Kevin Molino to Minnesota. Minnesota United adds Molino and McClain from Orlando in trade “Josh is a veteran MLS goalkeeper that will add championship experience, leadership and depth to our side with 125 appearances in 11 years in the league,” Orlando general manager Niki Budalic said in a news release Friday....

According to salary figures released by the MLS Players Union on Monday, the Brazilian is on a total salary of $7,167,500, making him not only the highest paid in the league, but the highest-paid player in MLS history. Clint Dempsey is second on the list for 2014 salaries, with a total compensation of $6.7 million. The top five is rounded out by Michael Bradley ($6.5 million), Jermain Defoe ($6.2 million) and Landon Donovan ($4....

“The circumstances behind the editorial feel hauntingly familiar today: An unrepentant president, whose behavior is a national embarrassment, drags the country into impeachment proceedings,” the Sentinel wrote in a piece published Thursday. “But Clinton wasn’t about to resign, at our urging or anyone else’s. Neither will Trump. His overwhelming narcissism would never allow it. That’s why it’s essential for the House’s impeachment inquiry to play itself out.” The Sentinel’s editorial board issued a scathing review of the president in June, writing it would not endorse Trump in 2020....

Her owners, Iris Pinkster, 30, and Sanne Kolman, 22, shared a moving video to their TikTok page, Equitality, earlier this month. The pair, from The Netherlands, tragically revealed their mare, Citty Z, lost the foal she was expecting this summer. The friends said: “Our mare lost her first foal two months early this week. We wanted to offer her as a foster mother. This little boy lost his mommy today....

Orthopedic surgery is considered one of the more cutting-edge, in-demand fields in the medical profession. It involves both surgical and non-surgical techniques to treat trauma, infections, tumors, congenital defects, and degenerative diseases affecting the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves that coordinate movement. Beyond general orthopedic surgery, there are also practitioners who specialize in specific parts of the body, such as the spine or the foot and ankle. Others choose subspecialties like pediatrics, sports medicine, or reconstructive surgery....

The close of the bloated, epic shows tend to deliver so many touching moments (Halle Berry winning Best Actress, say) or shocking ones (“Shakespeare in Love” pulling Best Picture out from under “Saving Private Ryan”) that excruciating boredom seems to have been a small price to pay. This year, there’d better be more touching moments than usual–because there sure as hell aren’t going to be any shocking ones. In 2003, even the most casual armchair prognosticator can pick the big winners from a mile away....