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Protesters Gather Across The World For May Day - NPR

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Protests surged in cities around the world for May Day as demonstrators called for better working protections and other causes. They come as COVID-19 and a stumbling economy continues to disrupt the world.

May 1 marks International Labor Day which commemorates laborers and the working class. Marches and demonstrations typically occur every year in many countries, but took on a new meaning after a year of lockdowns affecting many workers' livelihoods.

In Paris, at least 17,000 people gathered, many of them to oppose a change in government unemployment benefits.

Video and images of the protests saw some demonstrators clashing with police, breaking windows and starting fires. In response, police fired tear gas and made 34 arrests.

The protests also spanned to other cities in France, including Nantes and Toulouse, with around 300 rallies organized in the country. Most were peaceful. But according to authorities, 27 officers were injured in the city of Lyon and five people there were arrested.

A French pensioner who only gave her name as Patricia to AFP spoke about the protests, saying, "There are so many motivations for a revolt that are building up — the management of COVID, the so-called reforms that are going to take away people's ability to live, job-seekers who are going to lose their benefits."

"We absolutely need to express ourselves," she said.

In Berlin, at least 5,000 people protested against social inequality. Demonstrators clashed with police and some people threw fireworks, bottles and rocks, Reuters reported.

In Turkey, over 200 people were arrested, according to the office of Istanbul's governor. This week, Turkey has also taken up a national lockdown while virus cases continue to increase within the country.

According to Reuters witnesses, demonstrators and union leaders were pushed to the ground and detained by police, some of whom were in plainclothes.

In other parts of the world such as Russia and Italy, the demonstrations and celebrations were considerably scaled back this year as coronavirus restrictions continue.

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2021 NFL Draft grades, analysis for every second-round pick from Tyson Campbell to Kyle Trask - CBS Sports

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There were a lot of good prospects available on Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft, which brought some surprises and many trades. Want to know what I thought of every pick made in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft? You can read below as I graded all the Round 2 picks from Friday night. Be sure to refresh this page throughout the day to get the latest grades from Day 3. You can also keep track of all the picks for the entire draft and my grades in our draft tracker.

Grades: Round 1 • Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7

33. Jaguars: Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia

Grade: B-

A tick early for the Georgia cornerback because he can allow big plays over his head, but this is a tall, long, explosive cornerback unafraid to play on an island on the outside. Even after C.J. Henderson last year this is a need for Jacksonville.

34. Jets: Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss

Grade: A

Love this selection for the Jets. My comp for Moore was ironically rocket-fueled Jamison Crowder. Sudden. Deceptively fast downfield. Catches everything. Smart to build around Zach Wilson with a dynamic weapon. 

35. Broncos: Javonte Williams, RB, UNC

Grade: B

This back brings it on every run and can slash as well as laterally make defenders miss. Contact balance is high-end. After losing Phillip Lindsay, this is sensible but a tick early for a back. He's a good one though.

36. Dolphins: Jevon Holland, S, Oregon

Grade: C

Surprising he's the first safety off the board in this class. Tons of ball production at Oregon and his instincts are through the roof. But not the most sudden nor the fastest in man coverage. Average in run support. Does fill a need. 

37. Eagles: Landon Dickerson, OL, Alabama

Grade: B-

Everybody's favorite versatile lineman in this class. Punishing run-blocker. Impossible to bull rush. And always helps his teammates with assignments. I'm a little concerned about him being oversized for the center spot, and he's a bit stiff. Smart investment in front of Jalen Hurts.

38. Patriots: Christian Barmore, IDL, Alabama

Grade: B+

New England likes oversized defensive linemen and that's what Barmore is. Tall, heavy-handed pass-rushing specialist. Proper value for him here because his film is inconsistent. Will play many spots for Bill Belichick. 

39. Bears: Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma St.

Grade: A+

Home-run selection for Ryan Pace. Jenkins' film is first-round caliber. Nasty technician. Punishes people on a routine basis. Good length too. Big need at right tackle no more for Chicago.

40. Falcons: Richie Grant, S, UCF

Grade: A+

Favorite pick of the second round so far. Grant is capable of anything you need out of your safety in today's NFL. Super-twitchy. Very experienced and can legitimately cover the slot. Good tackler too. Atlanta needed this type of defensive bacK.

41. Lions: Levi Onwuzurike, IDL, Washington

Grade: A-

Fun, versatile defensive lineman who won at nose tackle despite being smaller. Heavy hands. Deceptive first-step quicks. Hand work could improve slightly. Seems like a big-time Dan Campbell pick. 

42. Dolphins: Liam Eichenberg, OL, Notre Dame

Grade: B-

High-floor tackle/guard who helps fill out Miami's offensive line, which is needed. Steep price for the trade up. Love his experience and hand work but needs to get a lot stronger. 

43. Raiders: Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU 

Grade: A+

My No. 1 safety in this class. Will immediately provide a versatile upgrade over what Vegas has at that position. Tall, dynamic movements on the field, ball production. He's got it all. Raiders need playmakers on defense.

44. Cowboys: Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky

Grade: B+  

Some inconsistencies on film staying in phase, but also some high-level reps. Watch the Alabama game. Covered those receivers better than anyone. Long, explosive, plant-and-drive cornerback. Cowboys had to address the corner spot.

45. Jaguars: Walker Little, OT, Stanford

Grade: B+

Fascinating pick because we haven't seen him play since the first week of the 2019 season. Big recruit. Long and effortlessly strong. Can get stretched to the limit athletically, but looked like on his way to being a first-round pick before the injury. Necessary position to address with Lawrence. 

46. Bengals: Jackson Carman, OT, Clemson

Grade: B-

Big, natural mauler who's rarely pushed into the quarterback and moves better than expected for his size. Not the twitchiest but did improve his pass protection each year at Clemson. Bengals had to go OT here. 

47. Chargers: Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State

Grade: A+

Sudden CB built like a slot with the tenacity to win on the outside. Instincts galore. Attacks the football in the air. Samuel has the skill set to translate quickly to today's separation-based NFL, and the Chargers had a gaping hole in their secondary

48. 49ers: Aaron Banks, OL, Notre Dame

Grade: C+

Big, bruising guard with a wide body. Anchoring is naturally outstanding. Athleticism is average at best for the position. He'll handle power players well. Smaller types will give him problems. Weird fit in San Francisco.

49. Cardinals: Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue

Grade: A+

Giddy. Up. If Moore is healthy (big if) he's a clear-cut first-round talent. Andy Isabella hasn't materialized too much with the Cardinals, but Moore is a different animal. Short not small. Insanely explosive with contact balance. Fun piece.  

50. Giants: Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia

Grade: A-  

My EDGE1 in this class. Plays the run better than expected for a smaller outside rusher because of his long arms and leverage. Freaky explosive. Good bend, Good pass-rush moves. The Giants needed more juice up front. But is the knee issue worrisome? 

51. Washington: Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas 

Grade: B-

Got stronger in 2020, which he needed to do. And he tested through the roof at his pro day, but doesn't play to that level of athleticism on the field. Needs to clean up his feet. But technically sound in pass pro. WFT needed OL reinforcement.  

52. Browns: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame 

Grade: A+

Would've been totally fine if Cleveland picked Owusu-Koramoah in Round 1. Get a steal in Round 2. My highest-graded defender in this class. Modern-day second-level player. Ultra-sudden. Explosive. Fast. Covers like a quality safety. Not undersized for today's NFL. 

53. Titans: Dillon Radunz, OT, NDSU

Grade: A-

Smart pick for the Titans because they've long needed offensive line help and they're rebuilding. Radunz has high-caliber athletic traits. Just needs to gets much stronger.

54. Colts: Dayo Oneynigbo, EDGE, Vanderbilt 

Grade: C+

Big, thick rusher. Coming off Achilles during draft season. Raises hell on the field. Heavy hands and good spring in his step. Just surprised wasn't offensive line here.

55. Steelers: Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State 

Grade: C+

Reminds me of Nick Vannett. Decent separation and YAC skill. Just don't know if he moves the needle as much as a receiver. But where's the offensive line? 

56. Seahawks: D'Wayne Eskridge, WR, Central Michigan 

Grade: A-

Burner who can win from in the slot and hit home runs and runs angry after the catch. Like his route-running skill. Older prospect.  

57. Rams: Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville  

Grade: B-

A run on blazers? Atwell absolutely flies. He's very, very small. And faster than he is quick and shifty. Will be a fun addition to Rams offense because McVay can scheme him open but definitely a niche type  

58. Chiefs: Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri

Grade: B- 

A thumping middle linebacker who plays faster than his timed athleticism but isn't the rangiest. Smaller, shorter arms. Attacks blocks well. Very instinctive. Fun pairing next to Willie Gay. Maybe a tick early.  

59. Browns: Terrace Marshall, WR, LSU

Grade: A-

Clearly some type of red flag for Marshall to fall this far. This is a big, fast vertical threat who tracks it well and is a horse in the open field. Not a smooth separator but will crush it on the vertical route tree.  

60. Saints: Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State 

Grade: A-

Love this pick. Super-fluid but bulky linebacker who sinks in coverage like a safety and hits like an old-school linebacker. Tested awesomely too. Creates dynamic linebacker duo with DeMario Davis.  

61. Bills: Carlos Basham, EDGE, Wake Forest 

Grade: A

Must've been BPA after edge rusher pick in Round 1. Basham is a freaky mover at close to 275 pounds. Can really bend and is quick. A tick inconsistent when he doesn't win instantly. His heavy hands wreak havoc. Buffalo bolstering pass rush. 

62. Packers: Josh Myers, C, Ohio State

Grade: B 

Ready to go center who recognizes stunts and blitzes and can get there because of his first-step quickness. Just needs to get stronger to deal with rushers. Smart pick after losing Corey Linsley

63. Chiefs: Creed Humphrey, C, Oklahoma  

Grade: B+

Protect Mahomes at all cost. Humphrey is an angle/leverage master with serious power. Good athlete too. Love the wrestling background.   

64. Buccaneers: Kyle Trask, QB, Florida

Grade: B-

Trask is a pocket passer with great downfield accuracy who can win when things are kept clean around him. Average arm and athleticism. Not much of an anticipatory thrower and sometimes misreads coverages but can be the point guard of the future for the Bucs. Decent mentor to look up to.   

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Kentucky Derby 147: Your complete guide to this year's Run for the Roses - WLKY Louisville

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  1. Kentucky Derby 147: Your complete guide to this year's Run for the Roses  WLKY Louisville
  2. Kentucky Derby overshadowed by calls for Sheikh Mohammed's horse to be banned amid concerns over his daughter  CNN
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N.J. man among Americans killed in Israel stampede - NJ.com

A 19-year-old Bergen County man was among multiple Americans killed in a stampede at a religious celebration in Israel, according to officials.

Donny Morris, of Bergenfield, died in the stampede that broke out late Thursday during festivities for Lag B’Omer held at Mount Meron in northern Israel, reports said. At least 45 people were killed and more than 150 left injured in the catastrophe.

“Along with so many in our community, we are heartbroken by the terrible tragedy at a Lag B’Omer celebration at Mt. Meron in Israel, which reportedly took the lives of at least 45 people, including one of my constituents, Donny Morris from Bergenfield, NJ, of blessed memory,” Rep. Josh Gottheimer said on Twitter.

“May God comfort these families together with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem,” the congressman added.

Morris was studying in Israel during a gap year after graduating from Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy in New York City, according to the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey.

“Our deepest condolences go to the Morris family. May Donny’s memory only be for a blessing,” the organization said.

“Tammy and I are devastated by the terrible tragedy at Mount Meron during the celebrations of Lag Ba’omer. We are praying for the victims and their families, the injured, and the people of Israel,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a Twitter post.

Multiple U.S. citizens were among the casualties, a State Department spokesperson confirmed Friday. The U.S. Embassy was working with local authorities and providing support to affected U.S. citizens and their loved ones, the spokesperson said.

President Joe Biden said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to offer condolences and support.

“The loss of life among worshipers practicing their faith is heartbreaking,” Biden said in a statement. “We are also working to confirm reports that American citizens may have lost their lives or been wounded during the religious observance of Lag B’Omer.”

“The people of the United States and Israel are bound together by our families, our faiths, and our histories, and we will stand with our friends,” the president said. “Our prayers are with those who were injured and all those who lost loved ones. May their memories be a blessing.”

Lag B’Omer marks the death of a second-century rabbi and is a normally celebratory event for Israel’s Orthodox community. The event attracted about 100,000 people to Mount Meron, the largest religious gathering in Israel since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Netanyahu, who visited the scene, announced a day of mourning Sunday and said authorities would “conduct a thorough, serious and in-depth investigation,” into the tragedy.

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