Child abuse remains a pressing issue in the U.S. According to Statista, there were 656,243 reported cases of child abuse in 2019, with the most common type of abuse being neglect—and that number doesn’t include the many more cases that remain unreported. The data also showed that the most prevalent perpetrator-victim relationship in child abuse cases is between a mother and child. The clip, shared by TikToker Eileen Molina, was reportedly filmed at a Costco location in San Francisco, California....

Anyone who has run a business or put an addition on a house knows that regulations can be frustrating and expensive. The contract promotes the com-mon-sense notion that the benefits of government rules should outweigh the costs. Agencies would be required to prepare detailed economic studies comparing the advantages Gives saved, injuries reduced) against the drawbacks (burden on business, paperwork). But the effort to streamline regulations could end up bloating the bureaucracy....

Prigozhin, nicknamed “Putin’s Chef,” has openly criticized Russia’s defense ministry and its head, Sergei Shoigu, over setbacks for Moscow on the battlefield. He has vilified Shoigu for a series of disastrous defeats that have left Russian forces in retreat. Counteroffensives by Ukraine have seen is troops recapture swathes of territory in the south and northeast. Meanwhile, mercenaries from Prigozhin’s Wagner Group, a notorious private unit, are supporting Russian troops in efforts to capture territories in Ukraine....

Deshaun Watson still has his eyes on a Houston exit, but the market for his services may be dwindling: With the Dolphins presumably hitching their wagon to Tua Tagovailoa and the Broncos presumably in play for Aaron Rodgers, Watson may have to set his sights elsewhere. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Watson is doing just that: The Buccaneers and Vikings are both on Watson’s “radar.” Fowler reports that Watson is still early in the evaluation process, but he’s looking for the the “right blend of offensive system, coaching, talent and, most importantly, “the chance to win” from his next team....

Trump’s been hinting at a 2024 presidential run since he left office and has all but said he planned to make a bid for the White House. Biden also intends to run for reelection in 2024 and if he does, it’s likely the Democratic Party would throw its weight behind the incumbent president, but his falling approval rating could spell trouble for him in a head-to-head matchup with Trump....

Defying Father Time like few before him, LeBron seemed destined to ride out his career in sunny Los Angeles and after winning his fourth championship in 2020, the move to Hollywood paid off, but is there still more to come from The King? NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) It seemed unlikely that LeBron would plot a move away from Los Angeles, however, his comments at this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend (conveniently enough, in Cleveland) raised the possibility as he flirted with the idea of a second return to his home state to close the book on his NBA career....

But before secularism claims complete victory over religiosity, note that the Gallup poll reveals an almost even split between the two. Religiosity and secularism are not going anywhere, even as they interact in troubling ways via the “culture war.” As the chasm that separates these worldviews seems only to widen, there is all the more reason to find ways to coexist peaceably—and a return to religious freedom will be a necessary ingredient for a more tranquil future....

In a recent interview with Josh Cooper of Yahoo Sports, the two-time Olympic gold medal winner was asked about if poker was part of the plan once life after hockey begins and Luongo would not rule it out, in fact, he seemed pretty positive about the suggestion: MORE: How poker helped shape Pat McAfee’s football career | Richard Seymour finishes 37th at WPT Jacksonville | Martin Jacobson wins WSOP November Nine...

A study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that small antibody-like proteins called VNAR in the immune system of sharks can avoid COVID, its variants and related coronaviruses from infecting people. Though researchers said in the study that the antibodies will not be available immediately as a treatment for humans, it could help control future coronavirus outbreaks. The antibodies derived from sharks were able to counterbalance WIV1-CoV, a type of coronavirus that could infect people but it is now circulating in bats only, according to the study....

On Thursday, a Senate vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was delayed after the Kentucky senator objected to a part of the $740 billion bill that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to draw down troops. Trump wants to expedite the reduction of U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to 2,500 each as part of a pledge to get the country out of “endless wars.” But GOP Rep....

A grand jury accepted the case late Wednesday and the Colorado Attorney General’s office released a joint statement with the Mesa County District Attorney’s office, according to The Associated Press. The joint statement does not name specific targets of the grand jury investigation, but Peters and other associates have been the subject of lawsuits and investigations relating to the alleged security breach from Colorado authorities for months, according to the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel....

The Original Poster (OP), known as u/DishProfessional432, posted about the situation in Reddit’s popular “Am I The A**hole” forum where it received more than 11,400 upvotes and 1,900 comments. The post can be found here. Food Allergies According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), an estimated 32 million Americans suffer from food allergies—including 5.6 million children. Food allergies in children in the U.S. have increased over the past 20 years, with Black children being affected the most, the AAFA reported....

In modern times, many choose to learn whether their child will be a girl or boy prior to the birth, by having a gender reveal party. This new phenomenon involves parents discovering their unborn baby’s sex via a color reveal in front of their friends and family—if the color pink appears they’re having a daughter, but if its blue they’ll be welcoming a son. There have been many creative ways to perform the reveal....

Former USC assistant coach Todd McNair sued the NCAA for defamation after it published results of the investigation into whether Reggie Bush received improper benefits at the school. McNair claims he was not aware of any violations. MORE: Pac-12 title game photos | Top 10 USC players of all time Here’s the court’s ruling on his case: In short, the court didn’t agree with everything in McNair’s lawsuit but says he provided enough information to advance this lawsuit to trial....

Taylor was fatally shot by two police in 2016. Following the shooting, Kshama Sawant spoke to a crowd outside of the Seattle Police Department, calling for “justice.” “The brutal murder of Che Taylor, just a blatant murder at the hands of police, shows how urgently we need to keep building our movement for basic human rights for Black people and brown people,” Sawant said. The councilwoman said the same day, “We need justice on the individual actions and we need to turn the tide on the systematic police brutality and racial profiling....

Belgium unsurprisingly had too much for the minnows in Monday’s contest, with Christian Benteke setting the tone with a goal after seven seconds – a record in World Cup qualifying – before finishing the match with a hat trick. But Courtois was none too pleased with his club and international teammate Hazard, who scored Belgium’s sixth goal, saying he could have left the team exposed with his trickery. “I was angry with Eden Hazard because he tried a back-heel in a part of the pitch where he shouldn’t have,” Courtois said....

Citing “sovereign immunity,” which allows a state to be immune from a civil suit in foreign courts, the Seoul Central District Court rejected the case brought forth by 20 people, including surviving victims of wartime sexual slavery and the families of some who have died. Under the lawsuit, the group sought a total of 3 billion won (over $2.6 million) in reparations from the Japanese government. The court said in Wednesday’s ruling: “Diplomatic conflict will be inevitable in the process of sentencing and enforcing if the exception of sovereign immunity is recognized....

The ranking GOP members spread across seven House committees, who are also congressional allies of President Donald Trump, on Monday sent a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos accusing Beijing of providing funds and resources to universities in America. The members said Beijing attempted the operation to spread propaganda and impede U.S. research into COVID-19. The group also asked DeVos to provide further information pertaining to their allegations. Congressman Jim Jordan, the top Republican on the House Oversight committee, led the group in the letter, which was also reportedly signed by members of the GOP on the Homeland Security, Science, Armed Services, Education and Intelligence and Foreign Affairs committees....