FBI fires agents photographed kneeling during 2020 racial justice protest, sources say

WASHINGTON — The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington following the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, three people familiar with the matter said Friday.

The bureau had reassigned the agents last spring but has since terminated their employment, according to the sources who spoke anonymously to The Associated Press due to the sensitive nature of personnel matters. While the exact number of employees fired remains unclear, two sources estimated it to be roughly 20.

The photographs in question showed a group of FBI agents taking a knee in apparent solidarity during one of the demonstrations sparked by Floyd’s May 2020 killing. The death led to a national reckoning over policing and racial injustice, igniting widespread anger after millions of people viewed the arrest on video.

An FBI spokesman declined to comment on the firings Friday.

These terminations come amid a broader personnel purge at the bureau as Director Kash Patel seeks to reshape the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency. Last month, five agents and top-level executives were summarily fired in a wave of ousters that current and former officials say has contributed to declining morale within the bureau.

Among those dismissed was Steve Jensen, who helped oversee investigations into the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Another, Brian Driscoll, served as acting FBI director during the early days of the Trump administration and resisted demands from the Justice Department to provide the names of agents involved in the January 6 investigations.

Chris Meyer, also fired, was the subject of incorrect social media rumors alleging his involvement in the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Walter Giardina, another ousted agent, participated in high-profile probes including the investigation into Trump adviser Peter Navarro.

A lawsuit filed by Jensen, Driscoll, and another fired FBI supervisor, Spencer Evans, alleged that Patel acknowledged the likely illegality of firing agents based on the cases they worked but felt powerless to intervene because the White House and Justice Department were determined to remove all agents who investigated Trump.

At a congressional hearing last week, Patel denied receiving orders from the White House regarding personnel decisions and stated that anyone who has been fired simply failed to meet the FBI’s standards.
https://abc7.com/post/fbi-fires-agents-photographed-kneeling-during-2020-racial-justice-protest-following-death-george-floyd-sources-say/17889760/

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“Definitely not his best tournament” – Dinesh Karthik’s big statement on all-rounder after IND vs SL Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match

Former India keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has expressed disappointment over experienced all-rounder Axar Patel’s below-par performance in the Asia Cup 2025. According to Karthik, the versatile cricketer has not been at his best with either the bat or the ball so far in the tournament.

Axar has played all of India’s matches in Asia Cup 2025 to date. In six games, the left-arm spinner has claimed four wickets at an average of 28 and an economy rate of 7. With the bat, he has scored 57 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 132.55.

In the Super 4 match against Sri Lanka on Friday, September 26, the 31-year-old proved expensive, finishing with figures of 0-32 from three overs. During a discussion on Cricbuzz, Karthik agreed with the observation that the experienced cricketer has not been in good form in the Asia Cup.

He commented, “I think he’s been slightly off-color in this tournament so far. With the bat as well, a bit rusty. With the ball, he’s tended to bowl slightly short in trying to preempt what the batsman is doing. But you’ve got to back him. He’s been such an elite bowler and a terrific performer in T20 cricket. But it’s definitely not been his best tournament, without a doubt.”

Despite a disappointing overall showing, Axar has had some notable moments in the T20 tournament. The Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper registered figures of 2-18 against Pakistan in the group game. He also contributed with the bat, scoring 26 off 13 balls against Oman and an unbeaten 21 off 15 against Sri Lanka on Friday.

### “Very ordinary” – Dinesh Karthik on India’s fielding in Asia Cup 2025

India’s fielding in the Asia Cup 2025 has been below par. The Men in Blue dropped a number of easy catches in the Super 4 clashes against Pakistan and Bangladesh. While their fielding improved somewhat against Sri Lanka, there were still some sloppy moments.

Reflecting on India’s poor show in the field heading into the final, Karthik said, “In this tournament, India is head and shoulders above everybody else with batting and bowling, but very ordinary on the field. I don’t think you can not speak about that. It’s an area to be addressed, but it’s a bit too late in this tournament.”

### Asia Cup 2025 Final: India vs Pakistan

Having beaten Pakistan twice—once in the group stage and again in the Super 4 round—the Men in Blue will face off against their rivals once more in the Asia Cup 2025 final. The much-anticipated clash is scheduled to take place in Dubai on Sunday, September 28. Given Axar Patel’s experience and the team’s trust in his abilities, Indian team management is likely to back him for the crucial final despite his recent struggles.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-dinesh-karthik-big-statement-axar-patel-ind-vs-sl-asia-cup-2025-super-4-match

‘Healing and justice’: Stevenson brothers talk hidden hurts, hostilities in today’s political climate

Two brothers, psychologist and educator Howard Stevenson and civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, held a compelling conversation on race and justice on Thursday at the Fitler Club in Center City.

The discussion, titled “Healing & Justice: A Journey Through Story, Conflict, & Collective Care,” centered around the power of storytelling to address hidden hurts and hostilities in order to unite communities in America’s current political climate. The event was moderated by Robin Smith, a psychologist, New York Times best-selling author, and SiriusXM host.

Howard Stevenson, currently the Constance E. Clayton Professor of Urban Education and director of the Resilience Empowerment Collaborative at the University of Pennsylvania, emphasized the urgency of the moment. “People in this country are stunned and paralyzed about what to do with all their hate that’s coming at them,” he told The Tribune. “We’ve been working for quite a long time at Lion’s Story trying to help people get out of that paralysis.”

Howard added, “When you want to do something, you have a purpose, but you can’t find the courage. We think about healing as a way to get you unstuck. We’re a place where they can start to use their voice and instead of just watching, the hate just wins.”

The event was a part of a fundraiser for Lion’s Story, the nonprofit co-founded by the Stevenson brothers to help individuals and organizations manage identity-based stress and conflict.

Robin Smith stressed the importance of creating safe spaces for truth-telling, especially for Black communities. “The reason I say that so much of truth-telling is being stripped from our communities, and it is being stripped from our country,” she said.

Lisa Nelson-Haynes, executive director of Lion’s Story who joined the organization last spring, highlighted the significance of community voices in the healing process. “You need to get into communities, and really allow them to tell their own story, and all of that, and that they are experts of their own experience,” she explained. “I don’t need to tell their story. If you don’t have racial literacy, you don’t understand what these microaggressions or biases are and don’t have the language for it.”

Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and Legacy Museum and author of the New York Times best-selling book *Just Mercy*, reminded the audience of the courage Black people showed during Jim Crow and the Civil Rights Movement. He reflected on the new challenges faced during integration. “That was a whole new thing, and we were going into spaces where we knew people didn’t want us. That was a whole different kind of courage that we need to tap into,” he said.

Moderator Robin Smith shared her hopes for the evening. “What I hope most is an inner discomfort with the status quo, that we are not helpless. And that when we believe that we are helpless, we are speaking that into existence.”

The Fitler Club event space was filled to capacity as attendees engaged in this vital conversation aimed at healing and justice through storytelling, conflict resolution, and collective care.

**About Lion’s Story**

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On Thursday evening, September 18, 2025, *The Philadelphia Tribune* also hosted its 2025 Most Influential African Americans event — a celebration honoring Black Philadelphians making significant impacts across the region.
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Titan Introduces Edge Ultraslim: Thin, Timeless, Redefining Time

Mumbai recently witnessed the unveiling of Titan’s highly anticipated Edge Ultraslim, a watch that redefines the boundaries of thinness and elegance. Since its debut in 2002, the Edge collection has championed ultra-thin design, and the new Ultraslim stands as the crown jewel, measuring a mere 3.3mm in thickness.

A seamless blend of Indian engineering and world-class design, the Edge Ultraslim embodies Titan’s philosophy of minimalism, material innovation, engineering mastery, and timeless aesthetics. In 2024, a limited-edition titanium variant of the Ultraslim marked Titan’s prestigious entry at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards—widely regarded as the ‘Oscars of watchmaking.’

This year, Titan is expanding the reach of the Ultraslim with two new stainless-steel variants, available in understated grey and monochromatic black, both maintaining the sleek 3.3mm profile. These timepieces are priced at Rs 74,995, offering refined luxury at an accessible price point.

While traditional fine watchmaking chases precision down to the 1/100th of a second, the Edge Ultraslim takes a unique approach. It features a single-hand floating disc that glides in ten-minute intervals, creating the illusion of continuous time. This design encourages wearers to reimagine time as a seamless flow rather than a series of discrete moments.

Beyond its slim case, the watch is powered by Titan’s Calibre Edge T9081—one of the world’s thinnest quartz movements at just 1.15mm thick. The movement is housed in a 40.5mm case crafted from 316L surgical-grade stainless steel with precision micro-blasting. The bead-blasted silver-white dial boasts a soft, architectural texture and is protected by a sapphire crystal featuring a six-layer anti-reflective coating.

The dual-finish case combines a circular satin bezel with a high-polish outer ring, complemented by concealed lugs and elegantly beveled corners. Completing the look is a supple, stitch-free Italian calf leather strap that enhances the overall sophistication.

Weighing only 30 grams and water-resistant up to 30 meters, the Edge Ultraslim is truly an engineering marvel.

Commenting on the launch, Kuruvilla Markose, CEO of Watches & Wearables at Titan, said, “Every fraction of a millimetre reflects years of disciplined innovation by our in-house teams, where design and engineering coexist in perfect harmony.”

The launch event was an experiential ode to time, inspired by the four elements—wind, water, earth, and sky. Guests journeyed through immersive displays of light, sound, and form, culminating in the unveiling of the Edge Ultraslim—a mindful experience designed for those who appreciate luxury in subtlety and view time as a companion.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/titan-introduces-edge-ultraslim-thin-timeless-redefining-time

Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever Player Stats and Box Score (Sep. 26) | Game 3, 2025 WNBA Playoffs Semifinals

The Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever faced off in Game 3 of their WNBA semifinal series on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The series is currently tied at one game apiece.

The Indiana Fever stunned the Aces in Game 1 on Sunday with an 89-73 victory. However, Las Vegas bounced back in Game 2 on Tuesday, securing a 90-68 win to even the series.

Game 4 of this best-of-five semifinal series is scheduled for Sunday in Indiana. If necessary, a decisive Game 5 will take place on Tuesday at the Las Vegas Michelob Ultra Arena.

### Game Summary: Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever

The Aces came out strong and led 20-16 at the end of the first quarter. Both Jackie Young of Las Vegas and Aliyah Boston of Indiana scored six points each during the opening period.

In the second quarter, the Aces struck first, scoring the opening six points to build a double-digit lead at 26-16. However, the Fever rallied and outscored Las Vegas for the remainder of the half. By halftime, the Aces held a slim 35-34 lead.

Jackie Young led the Aces with 10 points on 5-for-8 shooting by halftime. Meanwhile, reigning MVP A’ja Wilson struggled, managing just three points and five rebounds on 1-for-11 shooting.

For Indiana, Kelsey Mitchell paced the team with 11 points in the first half. Lexie Hull also contributed significantly, adding 10 points and seven rebounds on 4-for-7 shooting, including 2-for-4 from beyond the arc.

This page will be updated live as the game progresses. Stay tuned for the latest stats and highlights.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/wnba/news-las-vegas-aces-vs-indiana-fever-player-stats-box-score-sep-26-game-3-2025-wnba-playoffs-semifinals

WATCH: New footage of Red Bull F1 star Max Verstappen driving at Nordschleife goes viral

Max Verstappen is only a few hours away from his GT3 race debut at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Ahead of Saturday’s four-hour event, new practice footage of the Red Bull star driving the Ferrari 296 GT3 has gone viral, generating hype among fans for his latest challenge.

The Dutchman will race in the No. 33 Ferrari for Emil Frey Racing, partnering with 22-year-old Brit Chris Lulham. The pair will drive the Verstappen.com Racing and Red Bull-sponsored car in the ninth round of the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie.

At 20.832 km long and packed with 73 turns, the Nordschleife is known for punishing even seasoned endurance drivers. While Max Verstappen has logged countless virtual miles with his Redline sim racing team, this weekend marks the real challenge.

For the reigning F1 champion, it is another chance to prove his passion for racing goes well beyond the Grand Prix grid. Fans will be eagerly watching as Verstappen takes on one of the most demanding circuits in the world in his GT3 debut.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/news-watch-new-footage-red-bull-f1-star-max-verstappen-driving-nordschleife-goes-viral

Electronic Arts (EA) is reportedly nearing a $50 billion deal to go private in leveraged buyout

Electronic Arts, the company behind EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA) and one of the gaming industry’s biggest publishers, is reportedly nearing a historic $50 billion deal to go private.

According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the new ownership group would include Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which has been steadily increasing its presence in the gaming sector in recent years. The $50 billion buyout is being financed by Silver Lake and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, and could be finalized as soon as next week.

If completed, this deal would mark the largest leveraged buyout in history. It would also represent the latest and largest move by Saudi Arabia to establish a strong foothold in the video game industry. Earlier this year, Niantic sold Pokémon Go and other assets to Scopely, a company backed by Saudi investors. Additionally, the Public Investment Fund has held a stake in Nintendo, though it reduced its position last year.

At this time, there has been no official announcement from Electronic Arts or the reported investors. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146128/electronic-arts-ea-50-billion-private-sale

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Jenny McCarthy Brutally Ridiculed and Accused of Spreading ‘Dangerous Information’ After Discussing Tylenol and Autism Link — ‘You Don’t Have a Medical Degree!’

Sept. 26, 2025, Published 4:05 p.m. ET

Anti-vaccine advocate Jenny McCarthy has sparked backlash on social media after sharing a video discussing the unproven “correlation” between Tylenol’s active ingredient, acetaminophen, and autism, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

McCarthy’s post divided social media users, with some applauding the “mama bear,” whose son was diagnosed with autism as a baby, for doing her own “research.” Others called out McCarthy and accused her of spreading false and “dangerous” information without a medical degree. McCarthy took offense and clapped back in the comment section.

Jenny McCarthy Promotes Tylenol and Autism Link Theory

McCarthy’s Instagram post focused on acetaminophen’s impact on the body’s detoxification system. She captioned the video with a disclaimer: “So many calls and questions. Hope this helps a little. Note: I’m repeating what the doctors have said. Talk to your own for more info.”

The former Playboy model went on to claim acetaminophen hinders glutathione, a natural antioxidant supporting metabolic detoxification, and decreases the body’s ability to detox harmful toxins like “aluminum found in vaccines.”

Critics Slam Jenny McCarthy for ‘Spreading Misinformation’

She further claimed that while she didn’t take Tylenol during her pregnancy, she naturally has low levels of glutathione and receives weekly IV treatments to help.

Although the former talk show co-host has been open about her anti-vaccine views before, Instagram users were outraged that she was promoting the Tylenol theory. This theory has been dismissed by a significant number of healthcare providers, especially following HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s announcement regarding acetaminophen.

One user commented: “No. This is not fully true. This is again DANGEROUS information, you do not have a medical degree or have the expertise – please stop.” McCarthy replied, “This info came from the doctors. Go talk to one.”

Others wrote:

  • “Please stop talking like you understand science. Still spreading misinformation. Go back to Singled Out.”
  • “Unfollow I’ll listen to real doctors.”
  • “Celebrity personalities are now health experts in America.”

One Instagram user warned: “You should be taking advice from board registered certified medical professionals. Nobody else.” Many pointed out the key scientific principle: “Correlation does not equal causation.”

During the heated debate, one critic took a swipe at McCarthy’s stance on “toxics” while undergoing cosmetic procedures, writing: “I don’t understand how these people talk about environmental toxins, natural this and that, gluten – blah blah, yet their entire face and body is filled with toxins, implants, fillers … MAKE IT MAKE SENSE.”

Jenny McCarthy’s Controversial Vaccine History

McCarthy has stirred controversy with her stance on vaccines for over a decade, though she has claimed to be “pro-vaccine” at one point. She wrote an op-ed for the Chicago Sun-Times in 2014, reportedly stating:

“I am not ‘anti-vaccine.’ This is not a change in my stance, nor is it a new position that I have recently adopted. For years, I have repeatedly stated that I am, in fact, ‘pro-vaccine’ and for years I have been wrongly branded as ‘anti-vaccine.’”

https://radaronline.com/p/jenny-mccarthy-promotes-unproven-tylenol-autism-theory-backlash-instagram/

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