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But there is a fatal flaw in Democrats’ plan to “pack” the Court if they win—it is plainly unconstitutional. The Constitution says very little about the judicial branch. Article III, Section 1 states, “The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court.” It does not say how many members the Court should have. A person committed to the plain text of the original Constitution might reasonably conclude that the Court can have any number of members....

That’s right: Two grown men dressed as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles could be spotted just behind home plate on ESPN’s nationally broadcast Astros-Yankees opening day tilt. “It’s a practical joke, but it’s fun for us and it’s awesome to be sitting here for 25 cents. Big shout out to … John Oliver," one of the men, John Welch, told the New York Daily News. “This could not have been any better....

The throws Cousins made in tight coverage at important times were on target. Unlike Jimmy Garoppolo, he kept the ball out of the other team’s hands. Cousins passed for two touchdowns and the Vikings forced four turnovers, fueling a 24-16 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday that stuck Garoppolo with his first loss in eight games as an NFL starting quarterback. Cousins connected with Stefon Diggs in the second quarter and Kyle Rudolph in the third quarter for scores, and the defense finished the job with three sacks and three second-half interceptions of Garoppolo....

“We understand that this may be concerning, but based on what we know now, we still believe the immediate risk to the American public is low,” CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield said in a statement. Since being discovered in Wuhan, China, in December, the novel strain of coronavirus, temporarily named 2019-nCoV, has infected nearly 8,000 people and caused 170 deaths. Originally confined to China, cases have been identified in 19 countries according to the CDC, including the United States....

As we enter the first quarter of the reporting season & a batch of March economic releases, we have begun to sense an idea of where the baseline for an economy recovery lies. Nonetheless, the contraction might likely carry on for most of the second quarter too; we would have a clear picture of demand destruction, supply interruption and profits impact on businesses. We believe the whole process would reveal who would be the winners & losers of the new business world....

A trip to Kathmandu should include some time in the Thamel district in the city center. Aside from being next to cultural exhibits like the ancient Durbar Square, Thamel is the base for most visitors. It’s small maze of alleys with shops and hawkers offering trekking tours, winter gear, Tibetan carpets, DVDs, T shirts, trinkets, marijuana, foot massages and hotel rooms. This buzzing little ghetto has some great little places to eat, though an address or phone number won’t help you find most of them:...

Obviously the release of one of the biggest and most influential franchises of this console generation carries with it the usual sensations of frenzied, rabid anticipation, but this time, it also brought about a touch of sadness. Frowny face. Here’s why: As the Gears of War 3 trailers continue to point out, this is the end. Sure we can keep playing multiplayer, and Epic has already hinted about other games within the Gears universe, but for our time with Delta Squad and their story, this is it....

Costa scored the only goal late in the first half to give Atletico a 1-0 second-leg victory over Arsenal in the Europa League semifinals, advancing 2-1 on aggregate to its fifth European final in nine seasons. The result also meant Arsenal will not qualify for the Champions League for a second straight season. “I’m very disappointed,” Wenger said. “I’m frustrated as well because when you go out of the competition like we did, it’s very difficult to take....

The first goal was scored by Johan Venegas who put Costa Rica up 1-0 with a 20-yard strike to the upper left hand corner in the second minute on Saturday, reports Xinhua. Costa Rica took the lead when Venegas crossed the ball into the box from the left and Colombia’s Frank Fabra accidentally ran into it and knocked it into the net as he fell to the ground for an own goal in the 34th minute....

The Ticos will open the tournament against Serbia before facing Brazil in Saint Petersburg and closing out the group agianst Switzerland in Nizhny Novgorod. Costa Rica returns to the World Cup for the fifth time in history and will look to match or improve upon its quarterfinal finish in 2014. On draw day four years ago, Costa Rica largely was written off. Once the tournament started, though, the Ticos were able to beat Uruguay and Italy and draw with England to win a group that contained three World Cup winners....

Officially, the Answer Is “No” According to the DSM-5 (the diagnostic manual that currently describes mental and developmental disorders in the United States and many other nations), the answer is no, it is not possible to grow out of autism. In other words, says the DSM, autistic symptoms start early and continue throughout life, though adults may be able to “mask” their symptoms—at least in some situations. But according to the DSM, it is impossible to “grow out” of autism....

The trademark was first spotted by Star Wars fan site The Star Wars Post and searching for Star Wars: Rivals within the trademark database on the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s website results in two entries. One of those entries specifically mentions the ability to use the trademark for video games: The trademark was filed on February 23, 2017 and is a pretty standard trademark application, ranging from anything to a video game to an animated series to merchandise like swim masks....

The pre-sale chaos resulted in a huge backlash from Swift fans. But Ticketmaster isn’t only facing consumer outcry. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti on Wednesday announced he is launching an investigation into Ticketmaster. Multiple members of Congress have also spoken out against the company following the Swift fiasco that began Tuesday, which raises the question: Could Ticketmaster soon be subjected to a federal probe? “Daily reminder that Ticketmaster is a monopoly, it’s merger with Live Nation should never have been approved, and they need to be reigned in,” Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York tweeted Tuesday....

Posted on Monday on Reddit’s popular r/interestingasf*** forum, the post now has more than 85,000 upvotes and thousands of comments as amazed internet users ask questions and speculate about the hidden space. Alongside five pictures, user Divlocket shared the caption: “The house my grandparents bought has a hidden basement that they weren’t told about. It’s full of boxes.” On the West Coast of the U.S., the home was built in 2018 and recently sold after the death of its original owner....

Monica Magdalena Jaworska, 43, of Ashburn and her husband Tarik Jaafar, 42, were arrested on June 20 as they attempted to leave the U.S. for Poland via John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, according to a press release issued by the Justice Department. Jaworska appeared in court last week to face charges of allegedly conspiring to commit wire fraud. “Between April and May 2020, Jaworska and Jaafar submitted eighteen PPP [Paycheck Protection Program] loan applications containing materially false statements to twelve financial institutions in the names of four business entities,” the press statement explained....

User Nannasofffiraapint took to Mumsnet to express her frustration at her friend for hosting this party, when she believes she has had a huge amount of financial support from her family. She writes: “She’s never had to pay for a holiday, parents bought all her cars, paid for lots of work to her house including an extension, even paid for her divorce settlement! She’s been gifted at least £300k over the life of her mortgage....

A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said Tuesday that Maddow’s comments about OAN being “Russian propaganda” are protected by the First Amendment. “Turning the merits, the panel held that Maddow’s statement was well within the bounds of what qualified as protected speech under the First Amendment,” Judge Milan D. Smith Jr. wrote in the opinion. “The challenged statement was an obvious exaggeration, cushioned within an undisputed news story....

And Courteney Cox brought another memorable moment from the NBC show to the fore on Sunday, when she shared a video of herself recreating a dance routine with her musician pal Ed Sheeran. The actress, 56, took to Instagram to post the clip, which showed her moving in perfect sync with Sheeran, 30, as they performed a hilarious routine from Friends’ season 6 episode The One With the Routine....