The question came from Charles Gallagher, a lawyer representing parents from 12 Florida school districts. The parents are suing DeSantis over his June 30 order banning mask mandates in schools. The parents argue that DeSantis’s ban violated the state constitution, which guarantees a “safe” public school system supervised by school boards, and not the governor. DeSantis’ order potentially endangers the lives of their kids and family members as well, the parents said....

The Twitter discussion was sparked by football writer Grant Wahl, who tweeted a selfie of himself wearing a rainbow-colored T-shirt prior to entering the stadium Monday to watch the United States take on Wales. “You have to change your shirt,” a security guard reportedly told Wahl. “It’s not allowed.” Multiple Wales fans posted similar sentiments on Twitter, saying their rainbow-colored bucket hats were confiscated. Dr. Nayef bin Nahar, described as an outspoken Qatari academic, replied to Wahl saying he was “proud” of his nation’s response....

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, DeSantis rose to national prominence over his handling of the virus. He received high accolades from many Republicans while drawing ire from some health experts over his staunch opposition of mandates and shutdowns. He boasted about these policies during his address, pointing to Florida as standing “strong as the rock of freedom.” “In Florida, we have protected the right of our citizens to earn a living, provided our businesses with the ability to prosper, fought back against unconstitutional federal mandates and ensured our kids have the opportunity to thrive,” DeSantis said....

The host nation were beaten 1-0 at the Stade de France thanks to Eder’s superb strike in the second half of extra time. Portugal, who lost captain Cristiano Ronaldo to a knee injury in the first half, were on the defensive for much of the match, and Andre-Pierre Gignac almost snatched victory for France when he struck the inside of the post in second-half stoppage time. Deschamps conceded his side were made to pay for failing to take their opportunities and said it will take some time to overcome the sadness of the result....

Desensitization exercises may be one component of your rehab program after limb amputation. These exercises are designed to help decrease hypersensitivity that may occur after an amputation. After an amputation, you may feel phantom limb pain. Sometimes the end of your limb may become very sensitive to touch. This can make using a prosthesis difficult or impossible. Why Are Desensitization Exercises Necessary After Amputation? After limb amputation, an area of hypersensitivity can develop along the healed surgical incision....

Watson is one of five Heisman Trophy finalists announced Monday. Joining him in New York on Saturday will be Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, Sooners receiver Dede Westbrook, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson and Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers. MORE: How would this year’s CFP look if expanded to 16 teams? Watson, who finished third in Heisman voting last year while winning both the Davey O’Brien and Manning awards, has thrown for 3,914 yards with 37 touchdowns and 15 interceptions, and another 529 rushing yards with six scores....

He’ll tell you a few more times before the 2016 season starts: Watson has the Tigers’ travel plans for Jan. 9, 2017 all figured out. MORE: Way-too-early Top 20 | Odds to win 2017 title “You’ll see us in Tampa next year,” Watson said via the Fort Worth Star-Telegram while accepting Davey O’Brien Award on Monday. It’s the same message Watson delivered in the postgame aftermath of a 45-40 loss in the College Football Playoff championship game on Jan....

That’s how Alex Bowman and William Byron referred to seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson on Tuesday afternoon at the Charlotte Convention Center. Chase Elliott, the third of Johnson’s 20-something Hendrick Motorsports teammates, let him slide with “Uncle Jimmie.” “OK, that’s a little bit better,” Johnson, 42, laughed. “So I guess I’m going to have to put them in timeout or something, the way that’s going. We definitely have a lot of fun together....

The well-traveled shooting guard has reinvented himself in Phoenix as a multi-facetted scoring threat. But as much as he wants people to consider him a well-rounded basketball player, people will only think of him as a dunker. After all, he's a former NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion and has no issue throwing off-the-backboard ally-oops to himself. Sorry Gerald, but you're a dunker, and there's just no changing that.

Few politicians have had their public profiles enhanced by a crisis as much as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s was by the coronavirus pandemic. By the same token, few have absorbed as much abuse for their crisis management as has Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Cuomo’s nationally televised press conferences became must-see TV in the early days of the pandemic. But his celebrity was largely a product of the desire of many in the media to contrast his sober and empathetic demeanor with that of President Donald Trump, whose confrontational daily pressers were deemed by many an example of how not to unite the country during a crisis....

If you’re looking forward to Destiny 2’s Festival of the Lost this year, there’s much to be excited about. The Halloween-inspired event will bring new themed items and activities for players to participate in. Here’s everything you need to know about the Festival of the Lost 2022, including its start date and the rewards we know about so far. Destiny 2’s Festival of the Lost 2022 will begin on October 18 after the weekly reset....

GM Joe Dumars told Cheeks on Sunday morning, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports first reported. MORE: All-Star jerseys through the years | Steve Nash at 40 | Dunk contest “This was a difficult decision for the organization to make but we needed to make a change,” said Joe Dumars, the team's president of basketball operations. “We have great respect for Maurice and appreciate his hard work.” Assistant John Loyer will coach the Pistons for the rest of the season, according to Yahoo Sports....

Powell, who is no longer associated with President Donald Trump’s campaign, promised to release “the Kraken” in a series of suits but has been unsuccessful so far, with courts in four states dismissing appeals for relief arising from unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud. Now, Detroit is seeking fines for Powell and the other attorneys and asking that they be banned from practicing law in the Eastern District of Michigan. The motion also asks that they face sanction by the Michigan state bar....

Bet on Barca to win La Liga Barca invited the Brazilian side to take part in the Gamper Trophy after the tragic air crash last year, which took place in the early hours of November 29th, European time (coincidentally the date, in 1899, when the Catalan club were formed). Chapecoense were on their way to Medellin to meet Atletico Nacional in the final of the Copa Sudamericana when the flight went down just outside the Colombian city, killing 19 of the 22 players among 71 fatalities in total....

BROTHERHOOD Though not unique that a team has motivational and inspirational words or phrases in its work place be seen on a daily basis, Devils players and coaches take the word “brotherhood” to heart, believing its meaning is at the core of the club’s success. “I said last year that we want to make this place a brotherhood not a neighborhood,” Devils center Brian Boyle explained to Sporting News. “We don’t want everyone to just be cordial to one another, we want the relationship to go deeper than that amongst your teammates – amongst everybody in the organization really....

Haney beat Kambosos via unanimous decision at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. There was no controversy in the scorecards; the judges scored the fight 119-109, 118-110 and 118-110 in favor of Haney, who retains his undisputed lightweight titles. Now that he has proven he is a true champion, Haney is ready for whoever is next. Vasiliy Lomachenko, Gervonta Davis, and Shakur Stevenson are all available. “We’re taking on all comers....

Haney returns to action six months after winning a unanimous decision against Jorge Linares while Diaz makes his third appearance in 2021 following a decision victory over Javier Fortuna in July and a majority draw against Shavkat Rakhimov in February. MORE: Undisputed vs. unified: Explaining the different types of boxing champions The fight will add some clarity to a lightweight division that was shaken up by George Kambosos Jr.’s stunning victory over Teofimo Lopez to claim the WBA, WBO, IBF and WBC Franchise titles....

Lawrence, the presumptive first overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, finished second with 1,187 points, followed by Jones and Trask with 1,130 and 737 points respectively. Smith was the most productive wide receiver in the FBS during the regular season to the tune of 105 receptions, 1,641 receiving yards, 20 touchdowns and 1,912 all-purpose yards—all regular season-high figures among wide receivers in the top tier of college football....

Purpose To more deeply understand the purpose of the dexamethasone suppression test, you have to first learn about glucocorticoids and how they are regulated in your body. What Are Glucocorticoids? Glucocorticoids are a group of compounds all with similar chemical structures and similar characteristics. They are members of a larger class of hormones called steroid hormones and members of a smaller steroid group called corticosteroids. Glucocorticoids bind to glucocorticoid receptors, which are found in many cells in the body....

Dexilant belongs to a group of medications called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs. PPIs work by decreasing the amount of acid in the stomach. While some PPIs are available over-the-counter (OTC), Dexilant requires a prescription, so you’ll need to visit your healthcare provider to see if this medication is an option for you. What Is Dexilant Used For? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Dexilant for people 12 years and older to:...