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The study, released Thursday from The New American Economy Research Fund, is the latest piece of research tying a significant portion of U.S. economic growth to migrant families. The pro-immigration group’s data revealed there were 101 companies founded directly by foreign-born individuals and another 122 were created by the children of immigrants. U.S. Fortune 500 companies founded by immigrants employ 13.5 million people and, on average, employ 11 percent more people than the median Fortune 500 corporation founded by a non-immigrant....

Despite what some fans consider to be an unnecessary remake for The Last of Us, the game fits perfectly next to its Part 2 counterpart on PS5, now titled The Last of Us Part 1. Both games now resemble each other more closely in visual fidelity and design, and the PS5 is the best place to play The Last of Us thanks to the performance upgrade for Part 2. While some gamers may dislike it, one fan has shown what a possible rerelease of The Last of Us Part 1 and 2 could look like if they were to be merged into one game....

Pelini won at least nine games in every season at Nebraska, but his inability to win the big game and his abrasiveness with the administration and media seemed to be his downfall. MORE: 10 candidates for Nebraska | Potential candidates at Michigan | FauxPelini responds That being said, many of his players and potential recruits were not pleased with his dismissal and voiced their displeasure on Twitter. It should be an interesting next few months in Lincoln to say the least....

Line: USC -7, Total: 62 Line movement: USC opened as low as a 5.5-point favorite at the South Point and money has come in on the Trojans. USC -7 was the consensus midweek. The total opened anywhere from 61 to 63, but 61 to 62.5 could be found around town throughout the week. In general the total moved up, but in some spots, like the Westgate, it moved back down to 61....

In a letter to Biden released shortly before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Tanden said she was withdrawing as “it now seems clear that there is no path forward to gain confirmation, and I do not want continued consideration of my nomination to be a distraction from your other priorities.” In response, Biden released a statement saying he had accepted her request. “I have the utmost respect for her record of accomplishment, her experience and her counsel, and I look forward to having her serve in a role in my Administration....

One of India’s medal prospects at Tokyo, Neeraj Chopra attained a distance of 87.86m at the ACNE League meeting in South Africa in January to book a spot in the Olympics. It was a strong performance from the 2018 Asian Games gold medalist after suffering a right elbow injury. The 2019 Asian Championships silver medalist Shivpal Singh was the next javelin thrower to book a spot in the Olympics. He attained a distance of 85....

In this video, Neha shows us exercises that help you build strength and increase range of motion. EXERCISE I – Wrist Curls All you need for this exercise are a pair of dumbbells. If you do not have them, don’t worry. You can do this exercise with water bottles or anything that has even weight. a. Lean over a flat surface and let your wrists hang off the surface....

The online retailer sold black-and-yellow T-shirts, hooded tops and cups with the phrase “6MWE”—a Neo-Nazi term that stands for “6 million wasn’t enough.” The items also had the Italian fascist symbol of an eagle spreading its wings that was used during World War II. The T-shirts were worn by members of the far-right Proud Boys group during the MAGA rally in Washington on Saturday. The black and yellow colors also coordinate with the uniform worn by Proud Boys members....

Nevertheless, for a variety of reasons, a number of players still fall through the cracks, and there are plenty of undrafted players currently playing in the NBA. So, ahead of the 2019-20 season, here we will take a look at three undrafted stars that have big roles to play for their respective teams. #3 Alex Caruso Over four years with the Texas A&M Aggies, Alex Caruso appeared 137 times, averaging 8....

That’s because the market has been very light for some big-name veterans who are very much on the trading block, starting with Celtics big man David Lee. Boston acquired Lee from the Warriors last summer, but he was quickly nudged out of the rotation and has logged a career-low 15.7 minutes in just 30 games. The Celtics, a source said, have tried to deal Lee to a Western Conference team, for fear that he could bolster one of the crowd of East playoff teams the Celtics might see this spring (Washington or Indiana, for example)....

What seems like a simple question often holds plenty of weight, especially when it comes to NBA teams ahead of the trade deadline. This again holds true in 2022, as a number of teams could be active in the market. With Feb. 10 fast approaching, the league’s buyers and sellers are emerging. NOH: How to make your fake trades suck less The buyers, of course, are the teams that feel they’re one piece away – teams looking for a late-season turnaround make moves to move into the Play-In picture, teams in the Play-In picture look to make moves to leap into their conference’s top six and solid playoff contenders are looking for that one addition to become a legitimate title contender....

DeRozan has been linked with several teams around the NBA, although an unnamed league executive told Hoops Hype that the Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings are among his most likely suitors: In case you didn’t know… DeRozan spent his first nine seasons in the NBA with the Toronto Raptors, although he was sent to the Spurs last summer as part of the blockbuster deal for Kawhi Leonard. In his first season in San Antonio, DeRozan quietly enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career as he averaged 21....

NBA Trade Rumors: Other teams ’enamored’ by John Collins’ performances for Atlanta Hawks A hyperathletic performer in his own right, John Collins played the role of Trae Young’s partner in crime to perfection last season. But considering the pieces that the Atlanta Hawks have picked up in the offseason, they aren’t left with too much cap space to offer Collins the best possible deal. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype has reported that other franchises are monitoring the situation keenly....

In case you didn’t know… Russell was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick of the 2015 NBA draft, although he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets after just two seasons as the Lakers favored Lonzo Ball. Nevertheless, following a mixed spell in Los Angeles, Russell started living up to his considerable potential in Brooklyn and was named as an All-Star during the 2018-19 season after averaging 21....

The February trade deadline is also quickly approaching, as the NBA has made changes to the deadline so that it will now always occur 10 days before the All-Star game. This has been done so that players who are traded have time to settle into their new teams, so this year’s trade window will close on February 7th. So with the trade deadline just two weeks away, here are the biggest trade rumours you need to know for January 29th....

The two-time Emmy winner will join golf commentator Dan Hicks and three-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines as they cover Phelps, Katie Ledecky, Ryan Lochte, Missy Franklin and other top swimmers in Rio. This will will the fourth time Tafoya has worked the Olympics — but the first time she’s covered swimming. Hicks and Gaines will be working their sixth consecutive Olympics. NBC’s coverage from Rio kicks off Friday, August 5....

Tim Furr of the Cabarrus County Schools Board of Education argued Monday that masks should not be a requirement in area schools as long as the U.S. federal government is allowing “illegal aliens by the thousands to come across the border without masks, with COVID.” Furr tied a recent national increase in COVID-19 cases on waves of undocumented migrants who are attempting to gain entry through the U.S. southern border....

What those people do from Monday through Saturday, I have no idea. If any of you wandered into this space, you may want to know what you should watch between now and the start of the NCAA Tournament. So these are the most fearsome teams, and these are the most dangerous games they’ll play until their league tournaments begin. MORE: Bracket reveal will give real preview of Selection Sunday...

As college basketball approaches the final week of its season, as well as the start of conference tournaments in such leagues as the Ohio Valley and ASUN, the conversation alights regarding which All-America candidate will stand alone as Player of the Year and which team’s boss might earn Coach of the Year. MORE: Projecting the Field of 68 for the 2022 NCAA Tournament It’s a lot more fun to debate those topics than to discuss whether someone’s suspension was quite long enough, right?...

The junior forward received a legislative release waiver from the NCAA, according to a statement issued by Maryland. “We’re excited for Jonathan that he is immediately eligible for the upcoming season,” head coach Mark Turgeon said in the statement. “Our administration did an outstanding job working diligently on Jonathan’s behalf.” Graham, a Baltimore product, averaged 2.8 points and 3.2 rebounds during his 57-game Nittany Lions career.