In an incident report obtained by Sporting News, the two officers — both 40-year-old black males, according to the report — were inside the Recess nightclub, located in the Old City section of Philadelphia, when a fight broke out at 2:45 a.m. Sunday over a bottle of champagne. MORE: NFL players arrested in 2015 Pushing and shoving ensued, per the report, after which one of the four suspects (listed only as a “26 y/o black male”) punched one of the officers, knocking him to the ground....

From his apartment in Tenafly, N.J., he dispenses sober advice on things like joining gangs (don’t), homosexual relations (don’t start them) and better bunks (feign epilepsy). He also claims–and we’ll have to take his word here–that he can pull strings to get inmates transferred to friendly and nearby prisons or get them better medical care and food. For such advice Sweeney charges on a sliding scale, anything from $100 or so to $4,000....

Throughout the horrors of the slave trade, enslaved Africans were stripped of everything, yet they still managed to keep their highly valued hair braiding customs alive. But while hairstyles were one of the few areas in which African cultural expression persisted, white slave owners exploited this valued tradition. Shaving the heads of enslaved Africans was a common form of punishment—and yet another way to exert power and control over their lives....

Good health and disease prevention are usually toward the bottom of the list when we consider where and how we live. In America, a healthy lifestyle and disease prevention have not been priorities for community planners. With suburban sprawl, wider streets make less room for sidewalks. Malls and superstores have replaced local shops. Driving is no longer a convenience; for most people it is a necessity. To help people take personal responsibility for staying healthy, we need to make it easier to live healthier....

Word got around, and last week the Lysistrata Project was able to organize 1,000 simultaneous readings in 59 countries. Sure, the play was written more than 2,000 years ago. But, hey, that Aristophanes knew how to pack fannies into the seats. I mean, this is a play that would make Dick Cheney blush. While women fondle each others’ breasts, the men are left to groan under the weight of astoundingly erect penises that they wear for almost the entire show....

Dr. Richard Legro, a reproductive endocrinologist at Penn State Hershey Medical Center presented results from his recent NIH-sponsored trial at the 2012 American Association of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) conference that showed 25% of women treated with letrozole had a live birth compared to 16.8% of women who took Clomid. Follow-up studies have confirmed that Letrozole is more effective than Clomid for treating infertility in PCOS. Traditionally, Clomid has been the first-line drug of choice to stimulate ovulation in women with PCOS, and it has a high rate of multiple pregnancies and increases exposure to estrogen....

Three of the four hijacked commercial flights involved in today’s attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were cross-country flights, full of jet fuel, bound for Los Angeles. Federal officials shut Los Angeles International Airport indefinitely Tuesday, rerouting flights and trying to clear the terminals of passengers and all but key airport personnel. Meantime, Los Angeles police and airport security have been combing parking structures on bicycle and foot, looking for any signs of explosives....

Congratulations on your April 22 cover story, “Hepatitis C: The Insidious Spread of a Killer Virus” (Society). The article is not only a greatly needed wake-up call to the 4 million Americans infected with hepatitis C but also a testament to the way the disease affects men, women and children from all walks of life. As your story highlights, most people do not know that they have been infected because hepatitis C progresses slowly and is silent, as the liver is a “noncomplaining” organ....

The social media platform TikTok became a sensation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among short videos of dance challenges and whipped coffee recipes, young users are also sharing do-it-yourself tips for healthier living. These home remedies often require only common household items—lettuce water can be a natural sleeping aid, and putting salt on your tongue may stop a sudden anxiety attack. Some users encourage others to find items in their homes and nearby green spaces to treat maladies or boost their health....

The show is seeking a new permanent host to succeed Alex Trebek, who died November 8, 2020, after hosting Jeopardy! since 1984. The show has since featured a range of celebrity guest hosts. “This petition is to show Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. and producers Mike Richards and Harry Friedman just how much love the public has for Burton, and how much we’d all love to see him as the next host of Jeopardy!...

So imagine Keen’s delight in learning about an adjustment to last summer’s New Yorker article about Wikipedia. The article’s author prominently cited a person identified as “Essjay,” described as “a tenured professor of religion … who holds a Phd in theology and a degree in canon law.” Essjay had contributed to more than 16,000 Wikipedia entries, and often invoked his credentials to argue for changes in various articles. But as The New Yorker abashedly informed its readers some months after the story appeared, Essjay was not a religion professor but a 24-year-old college dropout....

Attorney-General Christian Porter introduced the measure on August 29, three months after rugby player Israel Folau was fired by Rugby Australia for an Instagram post claiming “hell awaits” homosexuals and other groups, considered a breach of the Professional Players’ Code of Conduct. The post, and Folau’s subsequent termination, sparked a heated debate about freedom of speech and religion in Australia. “Australia has a strong anti-discrimination framework with specific protections for people against discrimination on the basis of their age, sex, race and disability,” Porter said in a speech in Sydney....

Unrest at Istanbul’s Bogazici University began last month with the appointment of a new university rector. Academic Melih Bulu, who assumed the role, has ties to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party, which protesting students and faculty believed would stifle academic freedom at the top school. On-campus tensions were further stoked following an art exhibit meant as a form of resistance against Bulu as rector. Bogazici student art collective BOUN Sanat Direnisi said it had posted an open call for artwork to display, resulting in hundreds of submissions from artists in Turkey and beyond....

Chrysler says LH doesn’t stand for anything, but Detroit wags claim that it’s short for “last hope.” Chrysler hasn’t offered a totally new car since its K cars, including the Dodge Aries, came out in 1981. The success of the LH–to be sold as the Dodge Intrepid, Eagle Vision and Chrysler Concorde–could determine whether Chrysler survives. If they sell, the company can rebuild its market share-and maintain its independence. If they’re a dud, Chrysler as it now exists could be history: it may not have the cash to develop a replacement....

While a number of former Olympians and U.S. National Team swimmers have thrown their support behind Thomas, Forde became the first collegiate rival to weigh in on the conversation on whether Thomas should be permitted to compete in women’s events. “I believe that treating people with respect and dignity is more important than any trophy or record will ever be, which is why I will not have a problem racing against Lia at NCAAs this year,” Forde said in a statement read by her father, sportswriter Pat Forde, on Tuesday’s episode of the College Football Enquirer podcast....

Such wanton acts of brutality are rare occurrences. Or, at least, occurrences rarely caught on camera. And this one happened in the heart of New York City, one of America’s most liberal and diverse; yet, paradoxically, a city leading the rise in reported anti-Asian hate crimes. The latest victim, a 65-year-old woman walking to church in Manhattan when her assailant struck, is recovering in hospital from serious injuries. The suspect, now in custody, added racial insult to physical injury, using anti-Asian slurs and telling her she doesn’t “belong here....

Lichen simplex chronicus is more common in adults and is fairly uncommon in children. It occurs more frequently in women than in men and is often seen between the ages of 30 and 50. Symptoms Lichen simplex chronicus usually appears as a solitary patch or plaque with a round or oval pattern. The skin’s surface often appears dry and scaly, and the surrounding skin can feel thick and leathery....

A few years ago, they would have had the benefit of having LeBron James to help attempt a comeback. MORE: All-time Miami Heat players | Classic photos of Stephen Curry James wasn’t there to bail them out on Monday, of course, but the remaining members of Miami’s once-potent “Big Three” were there and came up big in a 103-100 overtime victory. Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade showed they can still carry a team without James....

After three months of bombardment by Serb forces, the 300,000 or so people who remain in Sarajevo received a helping hand last week. More than 100 cargo planes landed at Sarajevo’s airport, carrying almost 1,200 tons of food and medicine. At a conference on European security in Helsinki, George Bush said supplies must get through, “no matter what it takes.” The United States and several West European countries sent warships to monitor a blockade that aims to pressure the Serbian-dominated government of Yugoslavia into easing up on newly independent Bosnia....

Afghans like Al save American lives, help soldiers navigate the difficult cultural and political landscape in Afghanistan, and often, sacrifice their ability to return home. At the beginning of United States of Al, Al is met at the airport by Riley, a Marine combat veteran he worked with, who is excited for Al to start his new life in the United States. Unfortunately, the reality for many of these translators couldn’t be more different....