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Anthony Edwards Becomes PrizePicks’ First NBA Ambassador
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Anthony Edwards has signed a multiyear deal to become PrizePicks’ first NBA player ambassador, appearing in campaigns and projects including the Believe That Awards. The launch ad playfully answers Drake’s jab at Edwards’ shoes while unveiling a purple adidas AE3 colorway and offering PrizePicks users early access.
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Clark’s Nike Signature Shoe Arrives Oct. 1
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— Sep 17, 2026
Caitlin Clark's Nike Caitlin 1 launches in the U.S. on Oct. 1 for $140, making her the fifth active player with a signature basketball shoe.
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Wyoming Church School Drive Serves 1,400
Health
— Sep 29, 2026
A personal account reflects on how pandemic-era homeschooling disrupted a child’s friendships and routines, underscoring the social role of school beyond academics. Other back-to-school efforts are strengthening students’ support systems, from family-school engagement and supplies and shoes for children in Wyoming to tailored educational and career programs for students with disabilities.
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Converse Apologizes, Removes Ad After KKK Comparisons
Business
— Sep 18, 2026
Converse faced widespread backlash over a Chuck 70 X campaign image that many viewers perceived as KKK imagery and lynching, prompting apologies and removal from multiple channels; the controversy centers on photos featuring Karina and a white-hood-like silhouette alongside dangling shoes. The brand has not fully addressed why the imagery appeared across campaigns, while others highlighted additional related posts and past ads that drew similar comparisons.
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Senators Want To Make AI Data Centers Pay For The Grid Upgrades Driving Up Your Electric Bill
Simon August · 4 min · 27m
Jared Verse debuts for Browns after Myles Garrett trade
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— Sep 11, 2026
Jared Verse, acquired from the Rams to fill Myles Garrett's shoes, arrives in Cleveland focused on becoming a disruptive edge rusher as the Browns open against Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville. With Verse's proven pressures and new moves aimed at turning pressure into sacks, Cleveland hopes his development, plus any improvement from Deshaun Watson, can lift a defense and potentially fuel a playoff push.
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If Watson improves even a little the rest of the defense should finally get some help this year.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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INEZ Builds Comfort Into Designer Heels
Lifestyle
— Sep 24, 2026
Footwear brands are addressing the tension between style and comfort in different ways: Pashion and VICE VERSA offer heels that convert to flats or lower heels, while New York-based INEZ builds cushioning and arch support into designer heels. INEZ pairs that comfort-focused construction with feminine designs and Spanish shoemaking craftsmanship.
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Dwight L. Moody Accepts Christ
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Shoe salesman led to faith in Boston stockroom.
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Britain’s Tiniest Shoe Shop Thrives In A 3ft Wide Space For 25 Years
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— Aug 26, 2024
Oliver Salter, 31, owns Peter Scott shoe shop in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, UK. TOM MADDICK VIA SWNS “> Britain’s smallest shoe shop has been squeezing in customers for the past 25 years despite being a tight fit – at…
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Shoe Collection Helps Injured Chicken Walk
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— Nov 14, 2023
Nubz the chicken lost his claws, but he didn’t lose his balance thanks to his shoe collection. People Magazine reported that Nubz was adopted by Michelle Davignon when she went to purchase new guinea pig crates. The…
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Another Climate Lawsuit Dies: Court Says No One Was Fooled By Cleaner-Gas Ads
A New York appeals court handed three of America's biggest oil companies another legal victory Thursday, rejecting New York City's attempt to hold them liable for allegedly misleading consumers about the environmental benefits of fossil fuels.
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Police Officer Breaks Down After Talking Suicidal Man Off Bridge: ‘I’ve Been in Your Shoes’
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— Oct 20, 2023
A New York police officer worked with his squad to save a suicidal man from jumping off a bridge. The dire situation was so personal that afterward, he broke down crying after stating, “I’ve been in your shoes,”…
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Joe Biden’s New Shoes Raise Serious Concern: ‘Is He Going to Wear Them Everywhere?’
Opinion
— Aug 1, 2023
Are President Joe Biden’s shoes the latest clue to his growing incompetency? As you may have seen recently, the octogenarian president has been spotted wearing Sketchers slip-ons without socks on a few occasions…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Nike Wins Halt To Further Sales of Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’
Reporting
— Apr 1, 2021
A federal judge on Thursday sided with Nike Inc in ordering a Brooklyn company to temporarily stop further sales of “Satan Shoes” it produced in collaboration with the rapper Lil Nas X. U.S. District Judge Eric Komitee…
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Commentary: Satanism Embraced with Perverse New 'Satan Shoes,' Manufactured Using Human Blood
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— Mar 28, 2021
You aren’t a musician these days if you don’t have a shoe, particularly if you’re a rapper. Lil Nas X is no exception. It wasn’t like the 21-year-old rapper and singer doesn’t already qualify in the business. He holds…
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New York Times Wants You To Know Alleged ISIS-Inspired Terrorist Sold Shoes When He Was 13
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— Mar 12, 2026
The New York Times angled a story around an alleged Islamic terrorist’s early teenage years when he sold shoes outside of a Wawa store in an article published Thursday. The Times published the headline , “At 13, He Was…
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Mineral-Rich Nation Wants To Join Forces With US Dollar’s Chief Enemy
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 36m
Caitlin Clark Lands Historic Nike Shoe Deal Worth Millions Just Before Her Rookie Season Kicks Off
Reporting
— Apr 22, 2024
Riding high after a wave of Clark-mania that accompanied the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, Caitlin Clark has signed a megabucks shoe contract with Nike. The eight-year deal will be worth up to $28 million, The…
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Watch: Biden Bizarrely Wanders Off Stage During Speech
Reporting
— Mar 20, 2024
Everyone knows that when you get a pair of spiffy new shoes, you can’t resist walking about in them. And so it was with President Joe Biden on Tuesday as he arrived in Phoenix for a “Latinos for Biden-Harris” event at a…
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Biden Thinks His Dismal Polling Is Nothing To Worry About, But History Paints A Different Picture
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— Jul 20, 2024
President Joe Biden has insisted that he can recover from his polling deficit, but historically, candidates who have been in his shoes went on to lose their elections. Biden claimed in an interview with BET on Wednesday…
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Joe Biden Gets New ‘Transport’ Shoes That Have to Be Seen to Be Believed
Opinion
— Mar 18, 2024
The lengths to which the Biden administration has gone to minimize his age-related mishaps have truly become farcical. Over the past year, our aged president has been spotted wearing sneakers with his suits in…
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Compassionate Officer Buys Homeless Man Shoes After Seeing Him Barefoot During a Rainstorm
Reporting
— Aug 7, 2021
It’s hard to trust that some acts of kindness come from a pure heart, from people quietly living out their lives and doing good, when we see so many people parading their “charity” and enjoying the limelight they get…
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Joan of Arc Leads Relief of Orléans
Teenage girl turns tide of war
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Collins Announces Reelection Bid for Senate
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— Feb 10, 2026
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is running for reelection. Collins announced her reelection bid in a video showing her unpacking New Balance running shoes, per The Hill . “This is perfect for 2026, because I’m running,”…
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Animal Center Tells Heartbreaking Story: Pup's Injuries 'Suggest Someone Held Her Head Down with Their Shoe' and Shot Her
Reporting
— Aug 29, 2021
When an injured animal comes to a shelter, it can be difficult to tell whether the injuries were accidental or intentional. There are certainly patterns and signs that point to specific causes — most professionals can…
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Adidas Faces Boycott Calls Over Israeli Soldier Campaign
Business
— Sep 3, 2026
Adidas is facing calls for a boycott after featuring Israeli soldier Shaliv Biton in its Single Shoe/One Shoe campaigns in Israel and globally. Activists say using a soldier tied to Gaza offensives underscores the human cost of the conflict and demand the brand rethink its campaign.
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'Tears of Joy': Woman Loses Envelope Full of Cash at Park, Good Samaritan Finds and Returns It
Reporting
— Jan 20, 2022
When most people come across an abandoned wallet, they’ll at least open it up to see if it contains any money, any important cards or any identifying information. Most upstanding citizens put themselves in the shoes of…
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Kanye West’s Company Received Millions in PPP Loan Amid Pandemic
Reporting
— Jul 7, 2020
Yeezy, LLC, the designer shoe and clothing company founded by Kanye West, received millions in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) money amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. According to The Washington…
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Battleground Governor’s Trump Permitting Pact Pours Fuel On Data Center Fire
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 58m
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