Author: MAK Gojar

Long before they paired up as members of the Philadelphia Eagles, running back Saquon Barkley and offensive lineman Nick Gates played side-by-side as teammates for the New York Giants. Gates marveled at Barkley’s dynamic athleticism and game-breaking ability which is why he, like so many others, was shocked when the Giants let him walk. Barkley, of course, went on to dominate at historic levels here in 2025, making the decision seem all the more “crazy” to Gates. “I thought they were crazy,” Gates told the New York Post. “How do you let that type of player go? The offensive line…

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The Philadelphia Eagles have spoiled the Kansas City Chiefs’ bid for a three-peat, winning Super Bowl LIX 40-22.    NEW ORLEANS — The Philadelphia Eagles have spoiled the Kansas City Chiefs’ bid for a three-peat, winning Super Bowl LIX 40-22. Here’s the latest updates: EAGLES WIN: Philadelphia takes Super Bowl It’s over. Philadelphia has won the Super Bowl, beating Kansas City 40-22 behind 221 passing yards, two passing TDs and one rushing score from quarterback Jalen Hurts. SCORE UPDATE: Eagles 40, Chiefs 22 The 2-point conversion is good. It’s 40-22 with 1:48 remaining. Worthy has eight catches for 157 yards and…

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UPDATED with latest: ESPN has once again rejiggered its schedule to highlight superstar Luka Dončić’s debut as an L.A. Laker. Dončić was initially expected to don the purple and gold on Saturday, and ESPN picked up that game before learning that Luka would be out until Monday. Laker fans who tuned in still got to […]UPDATED with latest: ESPN has once again rejiggered its schedule to highlight superstar Luka Dončić’s debut as an L.A. Laker. Dončić was initially expected to don the purple and gold on Saturday, and ESPN picked up that game before learning that Luka would be out…

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Samuel L. Jackson, dressed as Uncle Sam, introduced Kendrick Lamar for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show – a powerful, commanding creative choice by the first solo hip-hop artist to ever headline the coveted slot.    NEW ORLEANS — “Salutations!,” the actor Samuel L. Jackson, dressed as Uncle Sam introduced Kendrick Lamar at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show – a powerful, commanding creative choice by the first solo hip-hop artist to ever headline the coveted slot. As if there were any doubts of the Pulitzer Prize winning rapper’s ability to put on a show. He…

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The agency has been a target of conservatives since President Barack Obama pushed to include it in the 2010 financial reform legislation that followed the 2007-2008 financial crisis.    WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop nearly all its work, effectively shutting down an agency that was created to protect consumers after the 2008 financial crisis and subprime mortgage-lending scandal. Russell Vought, the newly installed director of the Office of Management and Budget, directed the CFPB, in a Saturday night email confirmed by the Associated Press, to stop work on proposed rules, to suspend…

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“I think Canada would be much better off being the 51st state because we lose $200 billion a year with Canada. And I’m not going to let that happen,” Trump said in an interview that aired Sunday during the Super Bowl preshow.    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st state in an interview that aired Sunday during the Super Bowl preshow. “Yeah it is,” Trump told Fox News Channel’s Bret Baier when asked whether his talk of annexing Canada is “a real thing” – as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently…

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Donald Trump took a day off to attend the Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana, and had time to troll Taylor Swift. The current President of the United States couldn’t help but take a swipe at the “Bejeweled” singer after Swift was booed at the game taking place at the Caesars Superdome. Trump took […]Donald Trump took a day off to attend the Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana, and had time to troll Taylor Swift. The current President of the United States couldn’t help but take a swipe at the “Bejeweled” singer after Swift was booed at…

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It happened Wednesday on an F train near the 67th Avenue station in Forest Hills.    ByEyewitness News Sunday, February 9, 2025 5:09AM Police are searching for a man who is accused of assaulting another man on the subway in Queens. FOREST HILLS, Queens (WABC) — Police are searching for a man accused in a violent attack on a subway in Queens. It happened Wednesday on an F train near the 67th Avenue station in Forest Hills. Investigators say the suspect struck a 26-year-old man in the face with a metal object. It is not clear what led to the attack.…

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During Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime performance, a protester ran onto the field and unfurled a red, black, green and white and Palestinian flag. The protest started onstage during Lamar’s set, with the man unfurling the banner with the words “Sudan” and “Gaza” written its one white stripes. In video shot by Deadline, the man […]During Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime performance, a protester ran onto the field and unfurled a red, black, green and white and Palestinian flag. The protest started onstage during Lamar’s set, with the man unfurling the banner with the words “Sudan” and “Gaza” written its…

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In his Super Bowl broadcasting debut, Fox analyst Tom Brady showed a surprising willingness to critique NFL referees and also tried to give Patrick Mahomes advice for staging a comeback. There had been a lot of buildup to Brady’s first Super Bowl outing after signing a reported $375 million contract with Fox, especially after the […]In his Super Bowl broadcasting debut, Fox analyst Tom Brady showed a surprising willingness to critique NFL referees and also tried to give Patrick Mahomes advice for staging a comeback. There had been a lot of buildup to Brady’s first Super Bowl outing after signing…

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The attack happened around 7 p.m. on January 17 at the 34th Street-Herald Square subway station.    ByEyewitness News Sunday, February 9, 2025 3:34PM Officials say the attack happened in the 34th Street subway station in Herald Square. HERALD SQUARE, Manhattan (WABC) — Police are searching for the suspect accused of assaulting an MTA worker in Midtown Manhattan last month. The attack happened around 7 p.m. on January 17 at the 34th Street-Herald Square subway station. According to the NYPD, the suspect approached the 44-year-old MTA employee and punched him in the face before fleeing the scene on foot. The worker…

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His years illustrating pulp novels honed his sense of pictorial drama, and his meticulous research ensured historical accuracy, notably in his Civil War paintings. ​His years illustrating pulp novels honed his sense of pictorial drama, and his meticulous research ensured historical accuracy, notably in his Civil War paintings.    His years illustrating pulp novels honed his sense of pictorial drama, and his meticulous research ensured historical accuracy, notably in his Civil War paintings. Mort Künstler, whose meticulously researched and dramatically composed paintings of American historical scenes, especially of the Civil War, made him one of the country’s most prominent historical artists,…

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On this edition of Up Close, we talk to Democratic Congressman Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, and New York City Council Member Alexa Aviles.    up close Sunday, February 9, 2025 4:42PM On this edition of Up Close, Democratic Congressman Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, and New York City Council Member Alexa Aviles join to discuss President Donald Trump’s latest actions from the White House. NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — On this edition of Up Close, we examine the latest measures and decisions coming from President Donald Trump’s administration. In week three of Donald Trump’s presidency, we’ve seen non-stop actions and…

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On this special edition of Tiempo, we return to City Hall for another one-on-one chat with New York City Mayor Eric Adams.    tiempo Sunday, February 9, 2025 5:04PM On this special edition of Tiempo, Joe Torres returns to City Hall for a one-on-one interview with NYC Mayor Eric Adams about the issues important to the city’s Latino community. NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — On this special edition of Tiempo, we return to City Hall for another one-on-one chat with New York City Mayor Eric Adams. There is so much ground to cover, and so many issues that impact and affect…

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In celebration of Black History Month, Here and Now shines a spotlight on local museums that are documenting African American history, culture and the arts.    here & now Sunday, February 9, 2025 6:48PM On this edition of Here and Now, we begin our celebration of Black History Month by shining a spotlight on some local museums documenting African American history, culture and the arts. NEW YORK (WABC) — In celebration of Black History Month, Here and Now shines a spotlight on local museums that are documenting African American history, culture and the arts. First up, an update on the construction…

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The girl was found dead inside her home in Cypress Hills.    ByEyewitness News Sunday, February 9, 2025 11:25PM A mother was charged after a girl was gound dead in a tub of water inside her Brooklyn apartment. CYPRESS HILLS, Brooklyn (WABC) — The mother of a six-year-old girl has been charged after the child was found dead in a tub of water. The girl was found dead inside her home near Elton Street and Ridgewood Ave. in Cypress Hills. The Medical Examiner is still looking into what caused the girl’s death. This could result in further charges. ALSO READ |…

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Cleanup efforts are underway after a fast-moving winter storm blanketed the Tri-State region with snow on Saturday night.    WEATHER Sunday, February 9, 2025 11:28PM Kemberly Richardson has more from Central Park. NEW YORK (WABC) — A fast-moving storm blanketed the region with snow on Saturday night. The snow shifted to ice and freezing rain making roads treacherous in parts of New Jersey. Anthony Johnson was in Ramsey, where drivers had trouble on the roads: Anthony Johnson has more on conditions in Ramsey, New Jersey. Snowfall totals from Saturday night’s winter storm ranged from a couple of inches to as much…

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Most of the commercials airing during this year’s Super Bowl are going for laughs, with advertisers betting that America could use a little break.    Most of the commercials airing during this year’s Super Bowl are going for laughs, with advertisers betting that America could use a little break. As the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs hit the field in New Orleans, a parade of silly ads will hit airwaves on Sunday. Many companies put their ads online ahead of the game, but some held out to maintain an element of surprise. Humor dominates in the ads released so…

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The Empire State Building posted on X saying ‘I’m going to be sick.’    SPORTS ByEyewitness News Monday, February 10, 2025 3:50AM The Empire State Building lights up in Eagles colors after Super Bowl win. NEW YORK (WABC) — The Empire State Building was lit up in Philadelphia Eagles’ green and white following their win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. The Empire State Building posted on X saying ‘I’m going to be sick.’ Philadelphia dominated Kansas City 40-22 behind 221 passing yards, two passing TDs and one rushing score from quarterback Jalen Hurts. In January, the Empire…

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The U.S. Department of Education was created as a cabinet-level agency in 1979 during President Jimmy Carter’s tenure.    our chicago ByKay Cesinger Sunday, February 9, 2025 3:13PM Our Chicagowls CHICAGO (WLS) — The U.S. Department of Education was created as a cabinet-level agency in 1979 during President Jimmy Carter’s tenure. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Now, there have been calls to eliminate it, specially under the Trump administration. One of the loudest voices calling for its demise is President Donald Trump. The president has recently told his Education Secretary Designate Linda McMahon that he wants…

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