Lions Shutdown - QuikReader

Lions shutdown defense led by best safety duo in the NFL since Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor

Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch form one of the best safety tandems in years

Sports - CBS Sports - 8 hours ago

Canada Sends Mixed Signals With TikTok Shutdown Order

The industry minister closed TikTok’s offices in Toronto and Vancouver over security concerns, but Canadians can still download and use the app.

World - The New York Times - November 9

EU emissions fall by 8% in steep reduction reminiscent of Covid shutdown

Decline over 2023, helped by switch to renewable power, means greenhouse gas pollution is now 37% below 1990 levels. The EU’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 8% last year, the European Environment ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms

Orientation is underway in Congress for new members as important matters loom, including funding the government to avoid a shutdown. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

Unrwa shutdown by Israel would add to Gaza suffering, says top official

Sam Rose warns of severe consequences amid weakened US stance and points to ICJ demand to protect aid efforts. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel’s plan to close the UN Palestinian ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Unpacking the looming government shutdown deadline with Rep. Brendan Boyle

Federal agencies are set to run out of money on Dec. 20, meaning that current members of the House and Senate are gearing up for what could be a complex funding fight this holiday season. ...

Spiraling violence and airline shutdowns in Haiti cut families off from adoptive kids

The last words Michelle Reed heard from her 6-year-old adopted son in early November were: “Mom, come get me.”

World - ABC News - November 13

Darius Slay still a shutdown CB at 33; how Eagles veteran vital for success of Cooper DeJean, Quinyon Mitchell

Slay continues to be motivated by play of Mitchell and DeJean

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Lions roll on and Ravens run riot

The Detroit Lions claim a sixth straight win, while Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson shine for the Baltimore Ravens.

Lions waive DE James Houston

The Lions have elected to move on from one of their 2022 draft picks.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Report: Warrant request made for Lions' Williams

The Wayne County Prosecutor's office is reviewing a warrant request for the arrest of Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams on a concealed weapon charge, WXYZ-TV in Detroit reported.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Love: Lions game 'realistic' even with no practice

Packers QB Jordan Love rode an exercise bike Wednesday and has not practiced all week because of a groin injury, but left open the possibility that he could still play Sunday against the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Lions and Browns have discussed a Za'Darius Smith trade

The Lions need a defensive end.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Lions conquer rainy Lambeau: 'We're built to win'

The Lions, playing in just their first outdoor game this season, proved they can win under any condition after a dominant showing at windy Lambeau Field.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Lions bolster pass rush, trade for Browns' Smith

The Lions added a pass rusher before the NFL trade deadline, acquiring Za'Darius Smith in a deal with the Browns.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Lions' Branch sorry for flipping off Packers' crowd

Lions defensive back Brian Branch apologized for flipping double birds to the Green Bay crowd after being ejected from Sunday's game and said he agreed with the referee's call.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Lions waive returner/receiver Isaiah Williams

Rookie wide receiver and return man Isaiah Williams is heading to waivers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Shaboozey to headline Thanksgiving halftime show for Bears-Lions

Shaboozey has been announced as the halftime performer for the Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears Thanksgiving game.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Lions-Texans: Detroit overcomes Jared Goff's 5 INTs, rally to stun Houston 26-23

The Lions keep showing they can win games in different ways. Against the Texans, they showed that even a five-interception game by their quarterback won’t slow them down.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Bates' kick caps Lions' rally in 'surreal' moment

Detroit kicker Jake Bates authored a 52-yard, walk-off field goal Sunday night, helping the Lions overcome a 16-point deficit in their dramatic 26-23 victory over the Houston Texans, a win that ...

Sports - ESPN - November 11

California mountain lions are adapting to human schedules: Study

Mountain lions in the greater Los Angeles region are consciously shifting their activity to avoid interacting with human residents, a new study has found. Big cats living in areas with higher ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Lions vault past Chiefs as Super Bowl favorites

The Lions (+375) have overtaken the Chiefs as favorites to win the Super Bowl following their respective victory and defeat on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - November 17

Putin gifts lion and bears to North Korean zoo

Russia has gifted more than 70 animals to the Pyongyang Zoo, building on the growing bilateral cooperation and friendship between the nations of recent months.

Politics - NBC News - November 20

Russia Gifts Bears and a Lion to North Korea

Vladimir Putin also presented a lion to Pyongyang Zoo, one of the more than 70 animals he sent as an emblem of the deepening friendship between the two nations.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Prosecutor: Lions' Williams won't face gun charges

Prosecutors have decided that no legal action will be issued against Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams stemming from an Oct. 8 traffic stop.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

A Lions XV from the autumn - according to the data

Bundee Aki or Sione Tuipulotu? Jac Morgan or Tom Curry? The analysts at Opta have crunched the numbers to produce a Lions XV based on autumn performances.

NFL trend watch: Tom Brady’s dreadful vocabulary and the Lions’ supercharged offense

Fox’s big-money signing displayed an ill-judged use of language, while the battle for the NFC West is heating up. Detroit’s offense (defense TBD) Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers to face off as both teams eye a new era of dominance

Detroit, at 6-1, is arguably the best team in the NFL. But Green Bay isn't far behind.

Xavier McKinney: Lions try to embarrass people, we don't take that lightly

Packers safety Xavier McKinney didn't go as far as former New Jersey Governor and current Cowboys fan Chris Christie while discussing the way the Lions call plays in blowout wins, but he made it ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

NFL scores: Lions make huge statement with win at Packers, Eagles hold on for win vs. Jaguars

The Lions have staked their claim to being the best team in the NFC, and maybe the NFL.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Kerby Joseph's 27-yard pick-six helps Lions increase lead

It was Jordan Love's 10th interception of the season. He has thrown at least one in all seven games this season.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Lions leave no doubt about NFC North superiority in thorough defeat of the Packers

The Lions are solidifying themselves as Super Bowl contenders.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Is It Finally Time to Call the Detroit Lions the Super Bowl Favorites?

Without the star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson, the Lions might need more help, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

Week 9 Care/Don't Care: The NFC is a mess — but the Lions are squeaky-clean

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon delivers his insight into the major results from Week 9's Sunday action.