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Red-hot Townsville Fire continue WNBL winning streak

Townsville have made it 10 straight wins to move to the top of the WNBL table while Bendigo's form slump continued, leaving their finals hopes in jeopardy

AAP

Gaston Gimenez happy to stay with Fire after signing new contract

Gimenez is no longer a designated player, and said the new deal benefits both him and the Fire.

Chicago Sun-Times

FIRE Proposes Model Intellectual Freedom Protection Act to Restrict Compulsory DEI Statements in Public Colleges

Here's the text of the proposal: WHEREAS in 1957's Sweezy v. New Hampshire, the Supreme Court of the United States observed that "[t]he essentiality of freedom in the community of American universities is almost self-evident. No one should underestimate the vital role in a democracy that is played by those…

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Interesting New Contractual Due Process Lawsuit by Former Harvard Business School Professor

The case, filed by, among others, lawyer and FIRE co-founder Harvey Silverglate, is Edelman v. President & Fellows of Harvard College; an excerpt: Plaintiff Benjamin Edelman brings this suit in law and equity to correct the harm that Harvard University has caused to his career, livelihood, and reputation by unlawfully…

Reason

After needed break, Fire attacker Chris Mueller refreshed and ready for 2023 season

Mueller recharged during the offseason after almost three years without a lengthy break.

Chicago Sun-Times

Free Speech Group Calls Out 10 Censorship-Prone Colleges To Avoid

A rogues’ gallery of institutions that anybody with an independent mind should skip.

Reason

FIRE $7000 10-Week Summer Fellowship Still Accepting Applications Until Feb. 14

From the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression: Are you a rising 2L or 3L looking for an opportunity to defend First Amendment rights and build connections with experienced and passionate attorneys in the field? If so, FIRE has the perfect position for you! Applications are open for FIRE's Arthur…

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Why Jonathan Dean could represent a new path for the Fire

The USL Championship, where Dean spent the last three seasons, is the second tier of American soccer but hasn’t yet become a pipeline of talent for MLS.

Chicago Sun-Times

Police Harassed a Man Holding a 'God Bless the Homeless Vets' Sign. He's Suing.

"My intention is to ensure that all Americans from the wealthiest millionaire to the poorest homeless person can exercise these rights without fear of consequence from our government," said Jeff Gray.

Reason

'Mr Cricket' Hussey lands coaching job in The Hundred

Australian Test batter Michael Hussey has landed the job as coach of the Welsh Fire team that will play in the third edition of English cricket's The Hundred.

AAP

Australian Opals basketballer Shyla Heal leaves WNBL's Sydney Flames by mutual release, signs with Townsville Fire

Opals star Shyla Heal played for her new WNBL side Townsville Fire hours after her release from the Sydney Flames, but according to one coach the move doesn't pass "the pub test."

ABC News

Despite 'Cop City' protests, Atlanta moves forward with plan

In the wake of the shooting death of an environmental activist, Atlanta-area officials have reiterated that they are moving forward with plans to construct a huge police and firefighter training center that protesters derisively refer to as “Cop City.”

The Independent UK

Memphis fires two EMTs who responded to police beating of Tyre Nichols

The Memphis Fire Department on Monday said it had fired two emergency medical technicians and an emergency vehicle driver who responded to the brutal police beating of Tyre Nichols, saying an investigation had found they failed to provide adequate medical care.

Reuters

Roosevelt Square applies fresh approach to ‘hallowed ground’ of public housing

The $172 million development phase on the old ABLA Homes site continues a vision of improving a neighborhood by adding mixed-income housing and other amenities.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Fire attacker Jairo Torres eager for fresh start

Torres struggled with injuries last year, and underwent surgery to stabilize a stress fracture in September.

The Independent UK

Aston Villa sign Colombia striker Jhon Duran from Chicago Fire

Villa agreed a reported £14.75million deal with the Major League Soccer franchise for the 19-year-old last week.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire trying to balance selling with winning

The sale Tuesday of striker Jhon Duran to Aston Villa was the Fire’s second eight-figure transaction with an English Premier League club in the last year, but the franchise isn’t selling players off successful teams.

Reason

"Harvard Reverses Course on Human Rights Advocate Who Criticized Israel"

From the New York Times (Jennifer Schuessler & Marc Tracy): The Harvard Kennedy School reversed course on Thursday and said it would offer a fellowship to a leading human rights advocate it had previously rejected, after news of the decision touched off a public outcry over academic freedom, donor influence…

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Fire striker Jhon Durán set to join Aston Villa in $18 million deal

The 19-year-old Durán scored eight goals in 22 appearances for the Fire last season and has played three times for Colombia.

The Independent UK

Aston Villa agree deal for Chicago Fire striker Jhon Duran

The 19-year-old has three caps for Colombia

Chicago Sun-Times

Ezra Hendrickson has clear goals as Fire start training camp

Hendrickson said the Fire were close to making the playoffs in 2022. When the team has its first training session Monday, it’s Hendrickson’s job to make sure the Fire close the gap.

Reason

Harvard Kennedy School Dean Rejects Proposed Fellowship, Allegedly Based on the Person's "Anti-Israel Bias"

The proposed fellow would have been Kenneth Roth, former head of Human Rights Watch, and apparently a highly prominent expert on the subject.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire midfielder Federico Navarro a proud Argentine after country’s World Cup triumph

In Argentina, Navarro said it feels like “the world stops” when the national team is playing.

Reason

New Jersey Town That Sued a Woman for Public Records Requests Now Wants Lawyer Prosecuted for Same Thing

Irvington made national headlines last year when it filed a lawsuit against an 82-year-old woman for filing too many public records requests. Now it says a lawyer for FIRE should be prosecuted.

Reason

A College Fired a Professor for Showing a Painting of Muhammad. Now, It Could Lose Its Accreditation.

"If Hamline won't listen to free speech advocates or faculty across the country, they'll have to listen to their accreditor," said FIRE attorney Alex Morey, who filed the complaint.

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