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Low-income residents of California and people of color in Los Angeles County and the Central Valley are disproportionately affected by nearby oil drilling. Thursday’s proposal wouldn’t ban wells already running in those areas, but it would tack on new controls to curb pollution, the AP reported. The move comes from Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration as he continues to push back on the prolific oil production in the state and back environmental advocates looking to offset the impacts of climate change....

In the study released on Wednesday, researchers surveyed the experiences of 5,858 U.S. adults who have been working either part-time of full-time throughout the pandemic. Among those who have started working remotely, 54 percent reported that they want to continue working from home after the coronavirus outbreak ends. Those with positive work-from-home experiences said they now have more flexible working hours, and roughly 75 percent stated that their transition to telework has been easy....

Right off the bat, Overwatch 2 increases the original game’s cast by three new heroes: Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Kiriko. Players looking to unlock Kiriko will need to level up their Battle Pass, while those who wish to unlock the other two will need to overcome another––somewhat difficult at the moment––hurtle, simply logging into the game. Any players who log in and play Overwatch 2 at launch will receive two of the game’s newest heroes, Sojourn and Junker Queen, completely free of charge....

Talk of a possible move to Old Trafford for the Germany international has been sparked as he continues to run down his contract at Emirates Stadium. With there no indication that fresh terms will be agreed in north London, the World Cup winner is expected to either be sold in January or released into the free agent pool next summer. Whenever he does become available, Ferdinand believes that United should be heading the queue to secure the signature of a proven performer and a man who has previously enjoyed success under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid....

The Trojans and Bruins will leave a big hole when they do exit in 2024, but in the present they are among the teams that will try to break the conference’s College Football Playoff drought. Washington was the last Pac-12 team to reach the CFP in 2016, and the conference’s 4-8 record in New Year’s Day Six bowls is the worst among Power 5 conferences. Utah and Oregon are the favorites in the conference again, and they have huge games in Week 1 against SEC opponents....

Aaron Jones paid the ultimate tribute to his late father during Green Bay’s “Monday Night Football” victory over Detroit, putting up 115 total yards and four touchdowns (one rushing, three receiving) in the Packers’ 35-17 victory. Jones’ father, Alvin Jones Sr., died April 6 due to complications of COVID-19; he was a fixture in Green Bay’s stands and, according to PackersNews.com, would be the last person Jones looked to before home games started....

Brady’s birthday prompted another quarterback, Aaron Rodgers of the Packers, to consider how long he might play in the NFL. (Read: a reporter asked him whether he sees himself playing until his age-45 season, like his Buccaneers counterpart). Rodgers left no room for interpretation in his answer: “No, I don’t,” he said. “But happy birthday, Tom.” MORE: Ranking Hall of Fame tiers for active NFL players At this point, there’s not much left for Rodgers to achieve, barring one or two more Super Bowls....

The Packers quarterback joined “The Pat McAfee Show” for his weekly appearance and continued to address the drama that had boiled up around him after the positive COVID test that knocked him out ahead of the Packers’ Week 9 loss against the Chiefs. Rodgers had claimed that he was “immunized” against the virus but was actually not vaccinated. He wanted to address those comments one more time on the show before putting the issue to bed....

The Packers looked like a complete team, clicking in all phases of the game. Aaron Jones had 14 rushing attempts for 99 yards and a touchdown, including a big 60-yard run in the first half. Rodgers completed 22-of-35 passes for 288 yards and touchdown passes to Davante Adams and Allen Lazard. Rodgers also had a 1-yard scramble for a touchdown when he used a pump fake to send a defender leaping into the air, allowing Rodgers to scoot into the corner of the end zone....

Starr, a five-time champion and the MVP of the first two Super Bowls, was widely regarded as the foundation of Green Bay’s dynasty in the 1960s. “We are saddened to note the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Bart Starr,” Starr’s family said in a statement released by the Packers. “He battled with courage and determination to transcend the serious stroke he suffered in September 2014, but his most recent illness was too much to overcome....

But despite outgaining the Cardinals 166-75 and owning a five-minute advantage in time of possession, the Packers trailed 7-6 at halftime and it could have been worse. MORE: Scoreboard | NFC playoffs in photos | Packers X factor: Jared Abbrederis Capitalizing on great field position after a short Tim Masthay punt, the Cardinals grabbed a 7-0 first-quarter lead on Michael Floyd’s brilliant 8-yard touchdown grab in the corner of the end zone....

Check out Jared Cook’s 35-yard catch in the final seconds: MORE: Packers vs. Falcons: Predictions for NFC championship game And Mason Crosby’s game-winning 51-yard field goal as time expired: Check out the full video on Packers.com.

The Bears will have rookie quarterback Justin Fields (ribs) starting again over Andy Dalton (left hand-doubtful). He’ll get some needed help with wide receiver Allen Robinson (hamstring) returning to help running back David Montgomery, wide receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Cole Kmet at the offensive skill positions. The Packers will see Aaron Rodgers (toe) play through his injury again coming off a bye. Wide receivers Davante Adams (hamstring) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (back) will do the same, while Randall Cobb (core-out) won’t....

Green Bay was just the latest team stymied by San Francisco’s defense, which held quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ offense to 198 total yards and one score. On the fifth play of the game, San Francisco defensive end Fred Warner got to Rodgers in the pocket and forced a fumble, which Nick Bosa fell on at the Green Bay 2. Running back Tevin Coleman scored on the next play for an early 7-0 lead....

Unfortunately for the Vikings, they will be without starting quarterback Kirk Cousins, who landed in the COVID-19 protocol. Sean Mannion will get the nod instead of rookie Kellen Mond. They will need to get a lot from running back Dalvin Cook and wide receiver Justin Jefferson to win. The Packers will be rolling with Aaron Rodgers, who’s positioning himself for a second straight MVP as the new favorite. Here’s everything to know about betting on Packers vs....

But he wasn’t always sure if this feeling would ever come again. So, he wanted to bask in it as long as possible. Clevinger made his return to the mound after a nearly two-year absence due to Tommy John surgery. And he did it against his former team, now the Cleveland Guardians. Given all he’s dealt with over the past few years, it was a sparkling performance. Clevinger fanned four Guardians batters in 4....

Two girls belonging to a family of migrant farm labourers left their home in Dhanfuliya village in Gujarat’s Junagadh district late on Monday night to use the toilet when the lions struck. “The girls had gone to attend nature’s call in the open and they were wrapped in some dark colour shawl or blanket,” Junagadh’s chief conservator of forest, SK Srivastava, told The Times of India. “It appears that the lions mistook the girl for some small animal....

Among those who will carry his coffin for his funeral will be actor Will Smith and former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, Ali’s family announced Monday. Smith received an Academy Award nomination for portraying Ali in the 2001 biopic “Ali.” Like Ali, Lewis became a heavyweight champion as a pro after winning an Olympic gold medal. MORE: Rare photos of Ali from Ebony | Other classic photos The other six pallbearers for Ali’s funeral in his hometown of Louisville, Ky....

Bondi appeared on Sean Hannity’s Fox News show to discuss new video footage released by Rittenhouse’s attorney which paints the suspect in a favorable light and suggests his actions were justified in the “war zone” which had broken out in Kenosha in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake. “You have got a 17-year-old out there trying to protect his state,” Bondi said, despite the fact the teenager traveled from his hometown in Antioch, Illinois, to attend the protests on August 25....