Bark Nation, the non-profit that works to end canine cruelty, called it “one of the largest operations to combat dogfighting in Michigan’s history.” The charity’s Facebook page said earlier this week, through combined efforts, these 133 dogs were removed from multiple properties in Detroit, Michigan, under suspicion of being involved in dogfighting. The Bark Nation Director of Operations, Jessica Brown, spoke about the conditions the dogs were found in and the organization’s happiness at being able to offer assistance....

DreamUp, the new AI art tool, is meant to push for “safe and fair” AI image generation for creators on the platform, Endgadget reported. The idea behind AI art is that artists’ works could be used to train AI systems and models to generate styles and pieces without the artists’ permission or knowledge. Notably, DeviantArt is providing an option that would allow its users to keep their artwork from being used for development purposes by AI systems....

Booker also has a burgeoning secondary career as a socialite. In 2020, Booker and “The Kardashians” star Kendall Jenner took a trip to Sedona, Arizona together, sparking rumors about their relationship together. Since then, the couple has drawn the public eye. They appear to be spending a lot of time together and have openly talked about each other on talk shows, social media, and other platforms. Here’s a look at how they got together, and how they got to where they are in their relationship (as far as the public can see)....

Rolling at the top of the Western Conference with a 24-5 record, the Suns welcomed back Booker to the lineup after a seven-game absence with a hamstring injury. NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) Impressively, the Suns navigated the stretch with a 5-2 record, before drubbing the Charlotte Hornets 137-106 on Sunday, with Booker contributing 16 points, six rebounds and five assists in 26 minutes....

The Phoenix guard played 46 minutes and finished with a game-high 47 points in his team’s 113-100 victory. He was 15 for 22 from the floor (8 for 10 on 3-pointers). MORE: NBA Twitter criticizes Lakers for clearing Anthony Davis to play Game 6 After he and his team ended the Lakers’ championship reign once and for all, he walked off the court at Staples Center and gazed at two of the things that motivated him to finish the job before the series could return to Phoenix....

The move — after the injury debacle with Shane Morris last week against Minnesota — was not unexpected and Michigan coach Brady Hoke made it official Wednesday while speaking with reporters. Morris suffered a high ankle sprain last week against Minnesota. Still, offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier said earlier this week that the two quarterbacks were battling for the starting spot. MORE: Throw in the towel time at UM? | Plan A should be Harbaugh | 10 worst performances...

Bryant tweeted Tuesday he is not currently searching for a new deal. “This exactly why I don’t have no interest in playing football right now,” Bryant wrote. “I have not reached out to no organization trying to play … people forget real quick we are still human.” Bryant, 30, was a free agent for most of 2018. The former Dallas wideout was a constant in the NFL free-agency rumor mill throughout the season, until he inked a one-year deal with the Saints in November....

An advertisement for a new contract to run a migrant detention facility at the base where high-value detainees are kept, raised eyebrows when it called for guards to speak Haitian Creole, as well as Spanish. The Biden administration has started to move thousands of migrants, many of whom are of Haitian origin, from a makeshift encampment under a bridge in Del Rio, Texas. Meanwhile, the DHS is investigating claims of aggressive behavior by horse-mounted Border Patrol guards in dealing with Haitian migrants at the southern border after widely circulated images caused outrage....

In a scathing account published by The Houston Chronicle Travis Olsen explains what led him to the decision that he could “no longer be party to an intimidating, mismanaged and unwelcoming administration that is openly rebellious to the values our government has espoused for centuries.” “For nearly a decade I have been a frontline civilian with the Department of Homeland Security, never seeing my work as political or driven by partisanship....

Lynnette “Diamond” Hardaway and Rochelle “Silk” Richardson, sisters best known for their outspoken support of former President Donald Trump, made the remarks during a recent interview with former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis on the conservative network Real America’s Voice. Although the duo did not indicate who they believed was currently in charge at the White House, they insisted that something suspicious was “going on” because they did not see Secret Service snipers on top of the building while viewing a live stream....

Three years removed from a National League West title and coming off back-to-back .500 finishes, there’s a sense of urgency for the Arizona Diamondbacks. That was evident during the Winter Meetings when the Diamondbacks dealt prospects — including center fielder Adam Eaton and lefthanded pitcher Tyler Skaggs, both of whom were considered untouchable a year ago — for the veteran bat of Mark Trumbo and closer Addison Reed. They also traded reliever Heath Bell, a disappointment in Arizona as a closer, to save $4....

Diamox is sometimes used off-label to treat other conditions, including migraines. It’s not used as often as it once was because newer drugs are now available, but Diamox can still be quite helpful in some cases. However, not everyone should take Diamox, including people with severe kidney disease. This article explains the Diamox mechanism of action, and how and why it’s used. It also discusses the side effects of acetazolamide, possible drug interactions, and when it should be avoided....

David Douglas, a former senior officer in the Metropolitan Police, helped put together the official Operation Paget report into the circumstances surrounding the 1997 crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris. Diana and her boyfriend Dodi Fayed were both killed along with the driver, Henri Paul, acting head of security at the Ritz hotel. Douglas spoke out ahead of the 25th anniversary of their deaths. The intervention comes against the backdrop of longstanding but debunked conspiracy theories suggesting Diana’s death was a deliberate assassination....

MLS Wrap: Schweinsteiger’s stellar debut U.S. Soccer announced the decision Monday, marking the third straight cycle in which the Commerce City, Colorado, venue has hosted a qualifying match. The Colorado Rapids’ home field famously was the site of the “Snowclasico” match in March 2013, which saw the U.S. record a 1-0 win over Costa Rica amid heavy snow. “In a World Cup Qualifying campaign, winning games at home is critical,” U....

Party leaders should be worried about this. It’s not as though the only Democrats to show up in the Bluegrass State on Tuesday were the fringes and the freaks. The suddenly competitive race between former congressional candidate Amy McGrath and State Senator Charles Booker for the nomination to go against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in the fall brought out Democrats of all stripes all over the state. Much of the party faithful, it’s clear, just doesn’t like the idea of a Biden presidency....

The suspension, known as proroguing, was officially approved by the Queen on August 28 on the prime minister’s advice. As a constitutional monarch, she is not able to turn down her premier’s request. However, members of parliament (MPs) who opposed the move said Johnson’s was aiming to thwart their attempts to stop the U.K. from leaving the European Union by the deadline of October 31 without a deal with Brussels....

Orlovsky is known for being a beloved gasbag for ESPN; the former NFL passer has emerged as one of the network’s more appreciated and reasonable football analysts, leading to more opportunities in the booth for ESPN and its sister networks. But on Monday night, he may have taken the “gasbag” term a bit too literally. During the Titans-Bills pregame show, viewers pointed out that Orlovsky seemingly passed gas — that’s right, breaking wind, bottom burping — while delivering a preview....

The sequel to Cameron’s 2009 film Avatar sees the director return to Pandora, and the characters that fans grew to love such as Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña). In the new movie, they will be chased from their home to seek help from an underwater clan. Viewers may be wondering how much of the film’s underwater sequences were filmed for real, and how they were created. Luckily, the director has shared details of the filming process....

Translation: Rumors to the contrary, the Rockies aren’t ready to push Tulo out the door. MORE: These are MLB’s worst alternate uniforms It’s just that Story had “earned the opportunity for a greater challenge,” Bridich said of his promotion from Double-A New Britain, where he was batting .281/.373/.523 with 10 home runs and 40 RBIs in 69 games, to Triple-A Albuquerque for the first time. Drafted as a shortstop with the 45th pick in the 2011 draft, Story still plays shortstop as his primary position but has played some second base and third, too....