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Barclays said they have reached an agreement with Jes Staley in the wake of the preliminary conclusions of a probe by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority over his relationship with Epstein, who died in August 2019. In a statement, Barclays said that Staley intends to contest the findings of the investigation, which states that he did not see “or was aware of, any of Mr Epstein’s alleged crimes, which was the central question underpinning Barclays’ support for Mr Staley following the arrest of Mr Epstein in the summer of 2019....

While the first half at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, felt staccato as the U.S got its sea legs against a bunkered side, a vociferous second half allowed the USMNT come out with a resounding 5-0 victory. There was plenty to break down as the U.S. continued to push toward its World Cup showing, but the story of the match was clear. Jesus Ferreira, who plays in Texas, collected a quartet of goals and Paul Arriola added the cherry on top in a dominant performance against the 170th-ranked team in the world....

After luring cornerback Darrelle Revis back to the Big Apple, the Jets on Thursday signed Antonio Cromartie to a four-year deal worth $32 million, according to multiple reports. MORE: Team-by-team free agency signings Revis and Cromartie anchored the Jets’ secondary from 2010-12 before Revis joined the Buccaneers as a free agent. Revis won a Super Bowl last year with the Patriots before signing with the Jets on Tuesday. Almost immediately after his signing, Revis said he wanted to get " Batman and Robin" back together in New York....

With a little more than a minute left in Winnipeg’s 3-1 win over the Capitals on Wednesday, Morrissey checked Oshie, who had the puck, in along the boards in the right corner of the Jets zone. After completing the check, Morrissey grabbed Oshie by the left arm and threw him down. No penalty was assessed on the play. Oshie got up a few seconds later but was visibly shaken by the hit....

Her decision appeared to be rewarded in Game 1 of the Finals. “It’s amazing how many times when you’re thinking right like she (is), and you’re unselfish like she was in Game 5, how you are rewarded the next time,” Seattle coach Dan Hughes said. Loyd made 9 of 12 shots and scored 23 points, league MVP Breanna Stewart added 20 points, and the Storm opened the Finals with an 89-76 victory over the Washington Mystics on Friday night....

As previously reported by Newsweek, emails with anti-immigration and anti-Semitic statements written by Miller to an editor at conservative website Breitbart News were made public by the Southern Poverty Law Center in November. “Hateful ideology is not just unacceptable,” the letter read, “it is un-American, irrespective of the faith, race, or nationality of the individual promoting it.” Writers of the letter also called Miller’s advocacy of “white nationalist and virulently anti-immigrant tropes is wholly unacceptable and disqualifying for a government employee....

With the MG 82 falling from grace and the PKM’s slow fire rate not being for everyone, the RPD is a solid weapon for LMG fans. Boasting the huge clip size and all-important range that one would expect from a bulkier weapon, it ticks all the boxes that an LMG should. As pointed out by JGOD, gamers that struggle with managing recoil should also consider giving the weapon a chance....

Speaking to professor of medicine and surgery Dr. Jonathan Reiner on Sunday, Acosta accused Carlson of spreading “COVID nonsense.” Acosta said: “Let’s just say a challenge to Tucker Carlson, as we are talking about this from yours truly and Dr. Reiner. “Tucker Carlson, tell the American people if you have been double vaccinated and boosted, just come clean. “Tell everybody if you have been boosted, we know the truth, we know you have been....

Jim Brown has this advice regarding the NCAA: Blow it up and start over. "I'm totally for change and total change," Brown said. "And I think that body needs to be torn apart and put back together with everybody's best interests in mind." Brown issued that a Saturday during a Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest in Cleveland. And that wasn't the strongest thing Brown said. Consider this: "The NCAA is probably the most reprehensible organization God ever created....

Fisher’s new contract will run through the 2018 season, the school announced Tuesday. The deal, which was agreed to during the season, is worth $21 million and is not expected to increase, ESPN’s Joe Schad reported. The No. 1 Seminoles are 13-0 this season and will play No. 2 Auburn in the Vizio BCS National Championship Monday. MORE: FSU-Auburn preview | Texas steps up coaching search | Candidates to replace Mack Brown | Tim Tebow joins SEC network...

Johnson and his team were penalized Wednesday for receiving two consecutive warnings from NASCAR about potential rules violations. Johnson received a P1 penalty, which means he would get the last pit selection for the next race, regardless of where he qualifies. MORE: Most disappointing drivers so far | Kurt Busch court order upheld | Busch, Edwards rise in Power Rankings The team has appealed the penalty, meaning it won’t be in affect for Sprint Cup qualifying Friday at Dover International Speedway....

After Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the first qualifying race , teammate Jimmie Johnson led 40 of 60 laps to win the second one. MORE: NASCAR 2015 paint schemes | Was Jeff Gordon pole a conspiracy? | Changes to Daytona qualifying after controversy Danica Patrick, meanwhile, rallied from a late wreck to race her way into the Daytona 500. Patrick was running close to the top 10 and in position to make the 500 when Denny Hamlin hit her from behind and sent her for a spin in Turn 4....

That’s too many clues — it’s easy for one to figure out I’m talking about the 49ers and their superstar in the making, Jimmy Garoppolo. Before San Francisco general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan pulled off the trade for Garoppolo, which the Browns and other teams couldn’t get done, the 49ers were drowning at 0-8 with inconsistent quarterback play from Brian Hoyer and C.J. Beathard. The speculation was that Lynch and Shanahan would either make a run at Kirk Cousins in the offseason or draft a top-rated quarterback....

We have been able to witness a number of strange and varied cursed techniques, but Hakari’s one of the most unique in concept with also the biggest payoff. Hajime knows the time limit for this form and understands he can wait the four minutes and eleven seconds for it to wear off and attempt to kill him. However, Hajime finds waiting to be boring, but will he be able to kill Hakari in his unkillable state?...

Germany coach Joachim Löw has named his 21 players squad for the season’s first international friendly against Paraguay in Kaiserslautern on Wednesday (August 14).”I am very pleased that we now have for the first time in five months many players back in the squad, who form the backbone of the team,” said Joachim Loew. “It is important to start well into a season, which will end for us with the World Cup in Brazil....

Out since Dec. 21, when he injured his left shoulder against the Nets, Noah cleared a final hurdle Sunday as he played one-on-one and two-on-two after practice. MORE: Best Chicago Bulls of all time | Will Thibs be the next Nets head coach? “It feels good,’’ Noah said of his expected return (via the Chicago Sun-Times). “Just being on the bike on the side of practices for a couple of weeks, it’s as humbling as it gets for a player to be injured....

Biden invited Zelenskyy to the White House during a phone discussion on Monday, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said. The Ukranian president took to Twitter to thank Biden for the invitation so they may discuss “ways to expand strategic cooperation between Ukraine and #USA,” he wrote. Biden and Zelenskyy had the “opportunity to talk at some length about all of the issues in the U.S.-Ukraine relationship and President Biden was able to tell President Zelenskyy that he will stand up firmly for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and its aspirations as we go forward,” Sullivan detailed about the call between the two presidents....

Answers by Jeremy Lin, Point Guard for the Charlotte Hornets Q: What do NBA players do in their free time? Many NBA players enjoy spending time with family and friends because free time is so rare. Often times when we are on the road, we like to visit restaurants or places that are really particular to that area. Many cities have cool restaurants, malls, or landmarks that are always interesting to visit....

This question originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. You can follow Quora on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. More from Quora: Who is the best point guard to ever play in the NBA? Answer by Ryan Glasgow, who played elementary school basketball with Jeremy Lin: I played on the 6th grade basketball team with Jeremy. We both attended The King’s Academy in 6th grade, and there were roughly 50 kids in the class....