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Data from a gender and pay analysis of White House staff released Thursday shows the Biden administration is “the most diverse” in history, said the administration. On average, women working under Biden for the White House make $93,752 while men make $94,639. “In alignment with the president’s commitment to diversity and pay equity, the White House has taken significant steps to ensure the White House staff reflects the diversity of the country and the highest standards of economic and social justice for all,” a White House statement said....

The team plans to extend its protective netting to each foul pole, a team spokesman said Tuesday (via the Chicago Tribune). Chicago’s game notes Tuesday stated that the White Sox will work with Illinois Sports Facilities Authority to complete the project “later this summer,” though an exact date has yet to be determined. ESPN reports that if the White Sox take this action, then other teams could extend netting in their stadiums before the end of the 2019 season....

Wesley Gullett. 31, leader of the far-right New Aryan Empire (NAE) gang, was sentenced to 35 years for his role in a racketing and drugs conspiracy, as well as committing “heinous” acts of violence. Gullet was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Brian S. Miller after pleading guilty in February to conspiracy to commit racketeering and conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Gullet also admitting to solicitation to commit murder and attempted murder, among other violent acts....

Goal’s MLS Team of the Playoffs Houston acquired general allocation money in the deal, which sees Vancouver add a veteran right back after auditioning several players at the position in 2016. Williams has made 179 MLS appearances since joining the Philadelphia Union in 2010. Sent to the Dynamo halfway through the 2015 season, he made 36 appearances (32 starts) with Houston. “Sheanon is an athletic, solid defender with an attacking mind,” Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson said in a news release....

Throughout Season 2, viewers have come together on social media to share their guesses about each singer. Some, including the identities of Thingamajig (Indiana Pacers point guard Victor Oladipo) and Flower (singer Patti Labelle), proved to be correct while others fell flat. With three contestants remaining on Wednesday’s season finale, here are the famous faces that fans think are behind Flamingo, Rottweiler and Fox. Flamingo Flamingo has been one of the most talked-about contestants on Season 2 of The Masked Singer....

Brian Houston, the church’s leader, said he had asked the Dooleys to take on the role of interim global senior pastors until the end of the year while he prepares to “vigorously defend” himself against the charge. The couple “are well-loved by many in our church, having successfully served as our youth pastors in Australia for many years,” Houston said in a statement posted on Hillsong’s website on Sunday....

Since Season 47 finished in May, and for various reasons, seven cast members won’t be returning to SNL when Season 48 launches on October 1. Partially filling the gap left by the departing comedians, Lorne Michaels and the show’s producers have recruited four new people. Repertory players Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Pete Davidson, Alex Moffat, Kyle Mooney, Melissa Villaseñor, and featured player Aristotle Athari are all leaving the show. Here are the four people tasked with replacing them....

COVID Vaccine Dry Run Completed Before vaccines are given to the general public, the government wanted to conduct two vaccine dry runs to identify the shortcomings of the process, if any and rectify it before the vaccine is rolled out for the general masses. Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India said that the company is ready to roll out its vaccine in the coming weeks.Doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers are first in the line to get the covid-19 vaccine....

The quarterback followed offensive coordinator Zach Kittley to the Hilltoppers after three years at FCS Houston Baptist. Under Kittley’s tutelage last season, Zappe racked up 5,967 yards and 62 touchdowns passing, both FBS records. It was a stunning achievement for a player who entered the college ranks as a lightly recruited prospect. He’s leaving them as one of college football’s brightest stars, but there are still questions: What are his long-term prospects?...

Alex Trebek is synonymous with “Jeopardy!”. Dan Patrick will try become the same for “Sports Jeopardy!”. Sony Pictures has announced the veteran sportscaster and sports radio star of “The Dan Patrick Show” will turn quizmaster for the online spinoff of the popular syndicated television answer-and-question show. Patrick will be the host for the sports-themed version, a la current “Survivor” star Jeff Probst was for all-music “Rock & Roll Jeopardy!”....

Emhoff has been at Harris’ side at every step of the campaign, supporting her at public events, rallies and marches. He’s also taken to social medial to advocate for his wife’s bid to become the first woman president of the United States. Get to know a little more about Emhoff below. He’s a Lawyer The Brooklyn native is a University of Southern California Gould School of Law alum. At Los Angeles-based firm DLA Piper, Emhoff handles “complex business, real estate and intellectual property litigation disputes” for a number of top-tier domestic and international corporations according to his firm’s website....

Chapman revealed the couple’s wedding date on an episode of the Two Guys from Hollywood podcast, which aired on August 10, 2021. During the episode, Chapman announced the pair will tie the knot on September 2. “We went to the venue yesterday, picked it out,” he said during the podcast. “Man it cost a lot to get married.” The U.S. Sun reported the couple had gotten engaged in May 2020, less than a year after the death of Chapman’s late wife, Beth Chapman, a producer and actress who died battling cancer in June 2019....

The IBF, WBA and WBO title-holder will make his debut in the United States when he takes on the undefeated Jarrell Miller — a Matchroom stablemate — at Madison Square Garden on June 1. Join DAZN and watch Joshua vs. Miller on June 1 With a potential April bout against WBC king Deontay Wilder at Wembley scuttled by a breakdown in talks and the “Bronze Bomber” opting for a rematch with Tyson Fury after a controversial draw in Los Angeles last December, Miller has been granted a shot at Joshua....

The synopsis of episode 2, titled Greetings From Flavortown, reads: Guy’s Ultimate Game Night episode 2, starring Jay Glazer, is set to air on September 7, 2022, at 9 pm ET. Meet sports reporter Jay Glazer as he gets ready to appear on Guy’s Ultimate Game Night Jay Glazer is one of the numerous celebrities set to appear on Food Network’s upcoming culinary game show. He is an NFL sportscaster and also appears as the NFL Insider for FOX NFL Sunday....

The contestants will only get to see each other after they develop mutual feelings and want to move ahead with their relationship. Who is Julius Cacho from ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 2? Julius Cacho is a 39-year-old logistics manager who lives in Chicago. His Instagram bio reads: Cacho’s Instagram is currently set to private. In a promotional video for Love Is Blind on YouTube, he commented on his dating outlook:...

While dissing her friend for not supporting Hansen’s singing career, the TikToker pointed out the rapper for claiming overnight fame by worshiping the devil, which has been an ongoing hate-filled agenda put up against the 22-year-old singer. Lil Nas X went on to create his own TikTok video after Hansen released hers. He mocked the social media influencer by saying that his life sucks because he “let Satan smash him once, and everyone thinks he’s a Satan worshipper....

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Mat Ishbia is finalizing a purchase of the franchise, which has been up for sale for a few months. The deal is expected to be completed in the “near future” and would end Robert Sarver’s tenure as owner. Wojnarowski adds that Ishbia’s purchase is in “the neighborhood of $4 billion.” Forbes recently valued the Suns at $1.8 billion. Who is Ishbia? Here is what we know about Phoenix’s new potential owner....

Jaguars kicker Matt Wright (aptly self-nicknamed “Matty Ice”) nailed the team’s first three field goals of the season on Sunday afternoon, with his final kick locking down the Jaguars’ first win on the season. MORE: Jags climb a notch in NFL Power Rankings after win But long before Wright was hitting kicks on Sundays, the aerospace engineering major was working for Lockheed Martin, something that very few, if any, NFL players can lay claim to....