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First Deputy Police Supt. Eric Carter made the announcement that starting from Friday, all scheduled days off for all sworn personnel will be canceled in an internal memo seen by the Chicago-Sun Times. “All RDO [regular day off] personnel will be attired in the prescribed regulation field uniform of the day, including helmet, baton and yellow safety vest,” Carter said. In a statement to Newsweek, a Chicago Police spokesman added: “To enhance public safety and to address current crime patterns, all full-duty sworn members will have one regular day off canceled this upcoming weekend between November 12, 2021 through November 14, 2021....

Goal USA sources have confirmed a Washington Post report that revealed contact between former U.S. coach Bruce Arena and U.S. Soccer over the past few months about stepping in and replacing Klinsmann. Arena has recently signed a new contract with the LA Galaxy, but he would be allowed to leave the position in order to take over as U.S. coach. Why Klinsmann’s job should be in jeopardy Klinsmann is expected to meet with U....

Indeed, the perception that the crisis is approaching a dangerous new level is not confined to Pyongyang. According to the Kyodo News Agency, Tokyo might soon deploy two Aegis-equipped warships with missile-tracking technology near the Korean Peninsula. In Washington, meanwhile, the Pentagon put 24 long-range bombers on alert for possible dispatch to the region and signaled that the departures of some 2,900 troops scheduled to complete tours in South Korea might be delayed to keep America’s combat presence at full strength....

The statement was released in response to a reported nationwide trend circulating across the app in which users threatened to perform school shootings on December 17. “We handle even rumored threats with utmost seriousness, which is why we’re working with law enforcement to look into warnings about potential violence at schools even though we have not found evidence of such threats originating or spreading via TikTok,” the app’s statement read....

Now you’ll know them not because of Beast Mode, the Legion of Boom or the woke locker room, but by their neon uniforms. Maybe that’s good enough for Seattle these days: Dress different, act like the masses. It wasn’t good enough before, though, when the Seahawks nurtured an identity, lived by their own rules and stayed late at the playoff party every year. Here’s how this emerging version of the Seahawks make news now: — Unloading veterans for salary-cap reasons....

The national average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gas hit $4 this week, just a few cents shy of the national record set nearly 14 years ago in July 2008 when it was about $4.11 per gallon. Industry experts said last week that it is likely the U.S. will soon set a new national average gas price record in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The military conflict has raised concerns about potential disruptions to the global oil supply, and prices at the pump have increased in response....

Abbott made the announcement during a Tuesday press briefing. The governor acknowledged that while many people will be able to return to the jobs they held before lockdown measures were put in place, many others will need to look for new jobs. “I wanted to share information with the public about so many job openings that are out there,” Abbott said. “Believe it or not, we have close to half a million jobs that are available as we speak right now… there are a lot of different types of job openings we have....

Meanwhile, Liverpool and Manchester City are interested in Bukayo Saka. Elsewhere, manager Mikel Arteta could get a new contract if he manages to secure a top-six finish this season. On that note, here’s a look at the key Arsenal transfer stories as on 5th February 2022. Liverpool and Manchester City interested in Bukayo Saka Liverpool and Manchester City are interested in Bukayo Saka, according to The Hard Tackle via ESPN....

Meanwhile, an Arsenal striker is wanted by new Barcelona manager Xavi. Elsewhere, The Gunners are set to miss out on a Portuguese midfielder. On that note, here’s a look at the key Arsenal transfer stories as on 7th November 2021 Xavi wants Alexandre Lacazette at Barcelona Xavi wants Alexandre Lacazette at Barcelona, according to Just Arsenal via Fichajes. The Frenchman is in the final year of his current contract with Arsenal, but has not been offered a new deal yet....

Premier League Team of the Season The Gunners have lost two consecutive Premier League matches to Everton and Manchester City over the past week, prompting many supporters to urge manager Arsene Wenger to recruit further personnel when the transfer window opens next month. But it’s unlikely that a major signing will be made due to several senior players returning from injury in the coming weeks. Danny Welbeck, Aaron Ramsey and Per Mertesacker are all close to a return while Santi Cazorla has pencilled in a comeback for the new year....

It has been a week of contradicting results in Europe for Arsenal and Manchester United, with the Red Devils getting an astonishing 3-1 victory over French giants Paris Saint Germain on Tuesday, while the Gunners faced a surprise defeat against Stade Rennais on Thursday. The hosts had an impressive match against arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the weekend, and will be hoping to reproduce that form yet again as they look to leapfrog their opponents to fourth place in the table....

The Red Devils and Gunners currently sit fifth and sixth respectively in the English top flight and neither can afford to drop points again after doing so last weekend. Wenger: United dangerous despite injuries Arsenal suffered defeat in the north London derby against Tottenham while United were held by relegation-threatened Swansea City, and if this match produces a loser they can likely forget about catching Manchester City or Liverpool....

The Gunners have lost just once in the league this season but come up against a Nottingham Forest side who stunned Liverpool 1-0 last time out. Steve Cooper will be hoping last weekend’s shock result at the City Ground is the platform his team can build momentum from as they look to escape the relegation zone. Arteta also has the task of ensuring his side get back to winning ways following a 2-0 defeat to PSV Eindhoven on Thursday in the Europa League....

The 21-year-old has featured prominently for the Gunners on their pre-season tour of Australia and China while also playing in the Emirates Cup against Sevilla this summer. Bramall’s fairytale rise from non-league to the Premier League made headlines when he signed from Northern Premier League side Hednesford Town for £40,000 in January. The pacey wing back was made redundant from his factory job at Bentley in the same week in which he secured a trial with Arsenal....

Pickford has been a rare bright note in a desperately poor season for the relegated Black Cats and reports have suggested that Arsenal have been keeping tabs on his situation. The 23-year-old was in fine form as Sunderland slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Premier League on Tuesday, making several stops that drew praise from Wenger. But the Frenchman says Pickford would have too much competition at Emirates Stadium....

Arsene Wenger revolutionized Arsenal and English football with his tactics, training methods, scouting programs, and diet regimens. The 71-year-old is also widely acknowledged as one of the driving forces behind the Premier League’s rapid globalisation in the 21st century. Wenger was announced as Arsenal manager in 1996. Two years later, he led the club to a domestic double, winning the Premier League and the FA Cup. The club repeated the impressive feat in 2002 and retained the FA Cup in the following season....

About the deal, Arsene Wenger said , “Yes (it will be done), because I go to Brazil on the 10th of June.” Arsene Wenger has been the driving force behind the club’s success, he has helped Arsenal win three FA Premier League titles and five FA cup titles. The recent FA cup title broke Arsenal’s nine year title drought during which Arsene Wenger has come under some serious criticism for failing to deliver results....

Walcott alternated with Olivier Giroud for the striker role last season and for the initial part of the campaign was first choice for Wenger. He had a bright start to the campaign but ended up failing miserably in the role by the time the season was over. Walcott only managed 5 goals in the 28 matches that he played for Arsenal in the league. The 27-year-old has already been at the club for 10 years now and originally started out as a winger....

On Friday, Tristan Morgan, 52, pleaded guilty to arson and terrorism charges at London’s Old Bailey. Footage from the temple’s security camera shows Morgan using a small axe to break a window at the synagogue on July 21, 2018, then pouring a liquid inside. But when he threw burning paper at the mixture, Morgan was swallowed by a sudden blast of fire coming from the synagogue. The explosion blew off his hat, singed his hair and left him with burns on his hands and forehead....