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News Wrap: U.S. sanctions Iran's 'morality police' after young woman's death

In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's morality police as protests continue over the death of a young woman in custody, Republicans in the Senate blocked action on forcing the disclosure of "dark money" donors to political causes and average rates on 30-year mortgage rates have hit their highest level since 2007.
— PBS (September 22)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

The history of Iran's so-called morality police - NPR

There are fewer protesters on the streets of Iran today. Security forces are cracking down on the anti-government demonstrations that followed the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. The young Kurdish woman died earlier this month while in the custody of Tehran's Guidance Patrol, more commonly known as the morality police. We wanted to learn more about the morality police and their place in Iranian society. Professor Roxane Farmanfarmaian teaches international politics of the Middle East and North Africa at the University of Cambridge. We asked her about the modern history of the Guidance Patrol.
— NPR (September 30)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

US Sanctions Iran's Morality Police Amid Spiraling Protests

US Sanctions Iran's Morality Police Amid Spiraling Protests After nearly a week of demonstrations in multiple Iranian cities which Western media has dubbed the "anti-hijab" protests, the US on Thursday announced new sanctions against the Islamic Republic, this time targeting the country's 'morality police' following the alleged killing last week of 22-year old Mahsa Amini. "Mahsa Amini was a courageous woman whose death in Morality Police custody was yet another act of brutality by the Iranian regime’s security forces against its own people," Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen said in unveiling the new move. Image via Reuters: Iranian women have been removing their headscarves and even cutting their hair in public displays of defiance.
— ZeroHedge Opinion (September 22)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Mahsa Amini death: US imposes sanctions on Iran morality police

In this combination of images, a 22-year-old Iranian woman called Mahsa Amini can be seen before and after being hospitalised in Tehran Photograph:( Twitter )
— WION (September 22)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

NFL Power Rankings: A New No. 1 Emerges in Week 3 Shakeup

A few minutes into a call I had this week with another person whose livelihood depends on the NFL (albeit in a different kind of way), we both arrived at the same conclusion: Boy, there are just a lot of mediocre teams out there right now. This felt especially true after I sat down to compile this week’s power rankings, which, when I have the winless Las Vegas Raiders in the top 26, the okay Minnesota Vikings in the top 10 and the 1-2 San Francisco 49ers as an obvious playoff contender after losing 11-10 to the Colorado Rock
— Sports Illustrated (September 27)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. 1 heading into the postseason?

The 18 clubs who are done following their final game are looking towards the offseason; however, six wild-card contenders continue to battle for the final five spots, while the top seven teams in the majors have all secured a postseason berth already.
— ESPN (September 29)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

NFL Power Rankings Week 4 2022: Miami Dolphins capture #1 spot after an impressive win over Buffalo Bills - The Phinsider

NFL Power Rankings Week 4 2022: Miami Dolphins capture #1 spot after an impressive win over Buffalo BillsThe PhinsiderNFL Power Rankings Week 4NFLNFL Week 4 Power Rankings 2022 - 1-32 poll, plus rating QBsESPNNFL Week 3 Wide Receiver Corps Rankings
— Insider (September 27)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

NFL Week 4 Power Rankings: Eagles soar to No. 1 spot with Dolphins right behind; Jaguars leap into top 10 - CBS Sports

NFL Week 4 Power Rankings: Eagles soar to No. 1 spot with Dolphins right behind; Jaguars leap into top 10CBS SportsNFL Week 4 Power Rankings: Bills, Chiefs Cling to Top Spots While Jaguars ClimbThe RingerNFL Week 3 Fantasy Football Recap: Immediate takeaways from Monday's game
— CBS Sports (September 27)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

MLB power rankings: 100 losses for baseball's worst teams? - USA TODAY

At the bottom of the league, as many as five teams could end the season with at least 100 losses. Entering Monday with 99 losses, the Washington Nationals should be the first club to get there, with the Pittsburgh Pirates (56-97) and Oakland Athletics (56-97) not far behind.
— USA Today (September 26)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Hurricane Ian slams Florida's west coast as Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds

Hurricane Ian blasted ashore Wednesday afternoon near Fort Myers, Florida and the damage is likely to be catastrophic. At landfall, its sustained winds hit 150 mph after pulling power from the gulf's warm waters. John Yang reports.
— PBS (September 28)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Photos: Here's what Ian looks like in South Carolina - NPR

A local resident walks in a flooded street as Hurricane Ian bears down on Charleston, S.C., on Sept. 30. Ian hit southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm before crossing over into the Atlantic and is now hitting South Carolina as a Category 1 storm near Charleston. Jonathan Drake/Reuters hide caption
— NPR (September 30)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

In 36 hours, Ian blew up from storm to Cat 4. Climate change may make that more common

Hurricane Ian is a category 4 storm Wednesday as prepares to make landfall on the Florida Gulf coast near Fort Myers.
— Miami Herald (September 30)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Ian Makes Landfall in Southwest Florida As Category 4 Storm

The hurricane’s center struck Wednesday afternoon near Cayo Costa, a protected barrier island just west of heavily populated Fort Myers. The massive storm was expected to trigger flooding across a wide area of Florida as it crawls northeastward across the peninsula.
— Snopes (September 28)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Hurricane Ian to unleash 'life-threatening' flooding in Florida as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Ian strengthened to a Category 4 storm early Wednesday (Sept. 28) morning having just passed over western Cuba, causing an island-wide blackout and killing at least two people. The storm's center is due to reach Florida's western shore within hours, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned (opens in new tab) at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday.
— Live Science (September 28)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Tropical Storm Ian intensifies as it threatens Florida

Tropical Storm Ian intensified Saturday night, and is forecast to rapidly strengthen through Monday, possibly into a high-end Category 4 storm. The big picture: Hurricane Ian could hit western Florida or another part of the Gulf Coast as a powerful hurricane as early as midweek this week.State of play: As of 8 am ET on Sunday, Tropical Storm Ian was located about 590 miles southeast of the western tip of Cuba, and contained maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, and was moving to the west-northwest at 12 mph. President Biden declared a federal state of emergency for multiple Florida counties on Saturday night.What to watch: Ian is moving toward an area with extremely favorable conditions for it ...
— Axios (September 25)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Hurricane Fiona Intensifies to Category 4 Storm and Is Blamed for Four Deaths

The storm, the first major hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean this year, strengthened as it moved away from the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos.
— The Wall Street Journal (September 21)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Tua Tagovailoa Asked When He Can Play Again, McDaniel Says

Discussions of the frightening head injury that Tua Tagovailoa suffered during the Dolphins’ Thursday night loss to the Bengals have dominated NFL discourse over the last day. On Friday, Mike McDaniel spoke to the media about the status of his young quarterback, and stressed that his concern his Tagovailoa’s health, first and foremost.
— Sports Illustrated (September 30)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Report: NFLPA fires doctor who evaluated Tua Tagovailoa vs. Bills - NBC Sports Boston

Report: NFLPA fires doctor who evaluated Tua Tagovailoa vs. BillsNBC Sports BostonUnaffiliated neurotrauma consultant who evaluated Tua Tagovailoa fired, sources say; investigation ongoingESPNTua Tagovailoa concussion controversy: Some neurologists aren't quick to point accusatory finger at DolphinsYahoo SportsTua Tagovailoa injury is a reminder to everybody: This is footballToronto StarOU Doctor Explains Risk Of Repeat Concussionsnews9.com KWTVView
— NBC Sports (October 2)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Tua Tagovailoa's injury renews debate over how broadcasts handle concussions - The Washington Post

Tua Tagovailoa's injury renews debate over how broadcasts handle concussionsThe Washington PostUnfair to Dolphins for armchair experts who have never examined Tua to malign team doctors
— Washington Post (October 1)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

What we know about the injury to Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, and what's next - ESPN

The joint concussion protocol of the NFL and NFL Players Association is facing serious questions Friday, one day after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion and was briefly hospitalized during his team's 27-15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
— ESPN (September 30)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Tua Tagovailoa Injury: Dolphins vs. Bengals Thursday Night Football injury report update on Thursday - The Phinsider

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was taken out of the game on a stretcher after suffering what appeared to be a head injury. Tua suffered a hit to the head after being slammed to the ground during a second-quarter sack by defensive tackle Josh Tupou. Later, the team announced that Tua regained consciousness and did have movement in all of his extremities. We will have more updates on his condition here soon.
— Insider (September 30)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa stretchered off field after sustaining concussion vs. Bengals

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) laid down on the field after being sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Josh Tupou (68) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Paycor Stadium on Thursday, September 29, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
— Miami Herald (September 30)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

The emergence of the 2020 QB class and how it can make history as Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts take big step - CBS Sports

A month ago, the 2020 quarterback class was a mixed bag. Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert had emerged as stars in 2021, while Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts were entering make-or-break years. Now, the former Alabama teammates have emerged as early MVP candidates for the only unbeaten teams in the NFL
— CBS Sports (September 29)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

@AdamHBeasley: Amazon says Mike McDaniel was able to talk to Tua Tagovailoa before the QB went to hospital, and Tua was actually asking about the play in question.

Russia is funding Putin's war by smuggling stolen Ukrainian grain

But an investigation by The Associated Press and the PBS series “Frontline” has found the Laodicea, owned by Syria, is part of a sophisticated Russian-run smuggling operation that has used falsified manifests and seaborne subterfuge to steal Ukrainian grain worth at least $530 million — cash that has helped feed President Vladimir Putin’s war machine.
— Fortune (October 3)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Putin Was Warned Not to Use Nuclear Weapons

U.S. Warned Russia’s Putin Against Using Nuclear Weapons – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s dire warnings of nuclear conflict have not gone ignored, despite repeated promises from NATO allies to continue providing support for Ukraine following Russia’s proclaimed annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. In the fact of heightened conflict in the region, and the […] The post Putin Was Warned Not to Use Nuclear Weapons
— 1945 (October 2)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

U.S. celebrates "significant" wins in Ukraine, as criticism in Russia grows

The recapture by Ukrainian troops of a key strategic city in the Donetsk region prompted celebration by Ukraine and its allies, and heightened internal criticism within Russia.Driving the news: Russia announced on Saturday that it was withdrawing troops from the city of Lyman as Ukrainian forces advanced nearer.The move came one day after Russian President Vladimir Putin formally annexed four regions of Ukraine — including Donetsk — proclaiming them to now be part of Russia. President Biden denounced Russia's "fraudulent" attempt to annex Ukrainian territory in a statement Friday, saying that "Russia is violating international law, trampling on the United Nations Charter, and showing its contempt for peaceful nations everywhere."Ukraine's Defense Ministry confirmed via twitter Sunday morning ...
— Axios (October 2)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Snowden Didn't "Flee to Russia": Obama Trapped Him There

When Russian President Vladimir Putin granted citizenship to NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden on Monday, the news revived a long-simmering debate about the propriety of his revelations of U.S. government secrets. At the same time, it prompted reiterations of a widely-embraced falsehood: that Snowden “fled to Russia.”
— ZeroHedge Opinion (October 2)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

What nuclear weapons does Russia have in its arsenal? - explainer

Recent threats by Russian president Vladimir Putin have put the world’s powers on edge as they weigh whether the Ukraine conflict could escalate to the use of nuclear weapons by Russia. Over the weekend, Israeli intelligence firm ImageSat International (ISI) said it had detected an “irregular presence” of Russian TU-160 and TU-95 strategic bombers deployed to the Olenya Airbase near Finland. According to the satellite images, four TU-160s were detected on August 21st and three TU-95s were detected on September 25th. Both of these aircraft have the capability to carry nuclear weapons.According to an article published by the Federation of American Scientists “the TU-160 is a multi-mission strategic bomber designed for operations ranging from subsonic speeds and ...
— Jerusalem Post (October 1)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Ukraine says troops closing in on key Russian-held stronghold of Lyman - Reuters UK

On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin proclaimed Russian rule over Donetsk and three other provinces where Moscow has seized territory during its seven-month long invasion of its neighbour. The annexations have been roundly rejected by Ukraine and its Western allies as illegal and was condemned by the United Nations chief.
— Reuters (September 30)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

Understanding Putin's latest moves as he annexes even more of Ukraine - NPR

Today Russian President Vladimir Putin signed treaties illegally annexing even more of Ukraine, and he's vowing to protect the areas by, quote, "any means necessary." The annexation of these territories has been widely condemned by the U.S. and by much of the international community. To try to understand what Putin's latest moves mean, we're joined now by Dara Massicot. She's a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation, focusing on defense issues in Russia. She joins us on the line from Arlington, Va. Welcome.
— NPR (September 30)   (Pocket)  (Media Bias)

@JackDetsch: NEW: Russian President Vladimir Putin could use his Friday speech before 🇷🇺 parliament to formally announce the annexation of occupied areas of Ukraine: UK Defense Intel The speech could be an effort to consolidate 🇷🇺 support for the conflict after 1000s have fled mobilization