The pornography industry has long trivialized violence against women. For example, in the 1970s feminists accused pornographer Larry Flynt of treating women like pieces of meat. His response: publishing on the June 1978 cover of Hustler magazine the infamous illustration of a woman being pushed head-first through a meat grinder. Pornography has a long history of creating parodies and satires involving sexual violence against African American women. Pornhub has contributed to that long history with its “Ebony Classification” videos, which feature such titles as “White Guy Tames Angry Black Women” and “Nasty Hood Rat” in addition to the subcategory “Ghetto Gaggers....

In the University’s latest survey, 43 percent asked said they approve of the overall job Trump is doing as the President, while 32 percent said they approve of the job being done by Congress. Though by a slightly lower margin, more people also disapprove of the job Congress is doing compared to Trump. More than half disapproved for both, 55 percent for Congress and 51 percent for Trump. The poll was conducted by interviewing 808 adults aged 18 and older between April 30 and May 4 over telephone....

“These checks make sure my bank account isn’t going to overdraft,” Garcia told me. She works three part-time jobs while raising three daughters with her husband outside Los Angeles. Garcia receives about $300 each month—for the moment—as do 36 million fellow parents nationwide under Washington’s reshaped child tax credit, or CTC. But Garcia will soon relive her worst nightmare, dangling over an economic precipice, if Senate Republicans and wavering Democrats vote to kill Biden’s reform....

After a 56-game sprint and three rounds of high-octane playoff hockey, the NHL is down to the final two teams: the defending champion Lightning and the NHL’s most decorated franchise, the Canadiens. While a team-first mentality is always the key component to a successful postseason run, there are a few players who have risen to the top for the coveted Conn Smythe Trophy, given to the best player in the postseason....

Three million at-home COVID rapid tests will begin to be distributed alongside 6 million N95 face masks. These measures are two of several that the state plans to use in order to curb the rising number of COVID-19 cases. Lamont made the announcement in a press release published on Monday. “Connecticut is currently experiencing another surge in COVID-19 cases that is being driven mostly by the highly transmissible Omicron variant,” said Lamont....

Hilary Nolasco-Delobre, 18, of Waterbury, was part of a group of five people who caused a disturbance at the Sarku Japan Restaurant in Westfield Trumbull Mall at around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday January 15 in an incident captured on camera. A video posted on social media shows a group of young people yelling and throwing items at the restaurant workers. According to Trumbull Police, the disorder began after Nolasco-Delobre complained about the portion size of the food she had received....

“I knew that things were going to get done before camp, and from the outside looking in, it might have looked a little more stressful than it was, but it is nice to have everything done and just look forward to the season.” Brown said at the Leafs practice facility in Etobicoke, Ont., Monday. “There is a lot of respect on both sides of the table. We just had some little things we had to work out, but we got it done in time before all the boys get back and we really start bearing down on the season....

It’s hard to remember a quarterback prospect as refined and accomplished as Cook getting this kind of raw deal. He has prototypical size (6-4, 217 pounds). He has a strong arm. He’s tough. He helped Michigan State win 35 games over three seasons as a starter, with plenty of big moments in big games against top competition. At this point last year, Cook was in the conversation as the potential top QB and No....

The 26-year-old returned an “adverse analytical finding” in a sample following an anti-doping test conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, promoters Matchroom Boxing and Wasserman Boxing said in a joint statement that was also shared by Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn. Following the news, which was first broken by The Daily Mail on Wednesday, October 5, the promoters also confirmed that “no rule violation” had been confirmed on the part of Benn as he had not yet had his B sample tested....

That’s a lesson Conan O’Brien almost learned the hard way. When McGregor made an appearance on “Conan,” he decided to practice one of his new kicks on the late night host. The technique is a half-moon capoeira kick that McGregor wants to pull out and “ping across Nate Diaz’s head” when the two meet at UFC 196 on Saturday. O’Brien can attest, this kick looked very effective from up close....

Mayweather and McGregor have skirted around a potential cross-combat bout for much of the latter half of 2016, in which time “The Notorious” became the UFC’s first multi-division champion by beating lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205. MORE: McGregor’s most notorious moments Though the Irishman has since been stripped of his featherweight title — a move he refuses to acknowledge — he has talked and fought his way to become one of combat sport’s most marketable athletes....

He then closed his eyes and tilted his head upward as if he was soaking up the moment. The Irishman patted his chest, clasped his hands over his head and calmly waved the sparse crowd inside the arena to cheer. MORE: McGregor-Poirier 2 start time, PPV price, odds, card, location for UFC 257 His opponent, Dustin Poirier, followed and took his place on the scale. After Poirier’s weight was announced, it was time for the final staredown before two of the top lightweights exchange unpleasant punches and kicks to separate the other from their senses....

The film, which stars comedian and podcast host Adam Carolla and conservative commentator and radio talk show host Dennis Prager, is mostly about free speech. But the documentary also touches on race relations—topics that the letter’s signees suggest are obviously timely as protests continue over the killing of George Floyd. Among the signatories are journalist and commentator Megyn Kelly, activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., CNN contributor and former President Barack Obama special advisor Van Jones, attorney Alan Dershowitz, former U....

The statement, written by Thomas and joined by Alito, was attached to a decision from the top court allowing a lower court’s ruling against Kim Davis to stand. Davis was a county clerk in Kentucky who infamously refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples because of her religious objections. Although Thomas and Alito joined the majority in rejecting Davis’ case, they argued that it raised important questions about Obergefell v....

Why Would I Stop Taking Hormonal Birth Control? There are many reasons why a person might discontinue the use of hormonal birth control, including: If you’re experiencing side effects: Everyone responds to hormones in birth control differently. However, there are commonly reported side effects, including breast tenderness, weight fluctuations, headaches, breast soreness, acne, and nausea. It can also cause changes in the menstrual cycle, mood, and sexual desire (libido). Some side effects may be more tolerable than others....

The crew found the skeletal remains at about 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Fort Street and Cass Avenue—the southwestern part of the city, according to local news station WDIV-TV. The remains were not complete, as the body’s skull and parts of its torso were missing, WDIV reported. The remains have been identified as belonging to a man. The construction crew was working on an ongoing road construction project at the time of the discovery....

Developed by Chicago-based Intersport in 1991, “Courage in Sports” is entering its 26th year of celebrating the most incredible athletes in the world. Traditionally a one-hour television special aired each fall, Sporting News will be the official online home for “Courage in Sports.” Each week, “Courage in Sports” will deliver a relevant and powerful story of courage, resilience and excellence in the face of adversity.

WATCH: Costa slaps FIFA 17 loser Kante has played every minute of Premier League football since joining the Blues for a reported 32 million pounds in the summer from Leicester, which the club welcomes to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Conte is pleased with the way the France international has settled in at Chelsea and wants to see more players adopt his mentality. “I think one Kante is enough,” Conte said at a press conference....

Kante won the PFA Player of the Year on Sunday after a season of consistent displays for the league leaders, who go into their upcoming game against Southampton with a four-point lead in the Premier League table. Conte knows starting line up for Southampton Conte was happy and “proud” for Kante’s best player award but he admitted that he has yet to find his voice as he comes to the end of his second year in English football....

The Blues are expected to strengthen again in the new year, with a lack of depth within their ranks exposed during the current campaign. Being free of European commitments in 2016-17 allowed Conte to focus all of his efforts on a successful title bid, but greater rotation is required this year with Champions League football back on the agenda. Chelsea have progressed to the last 16 of that competition, but they have already conceded defeat in the defence of their English top-flight crown and it now remains to be seen what approach they take to further recruitment....