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NFL News: 49ers Told Trey Lance He'll Be The Starter

Posted: 18 Apr 2022 04:37 PM PDT

It's the dawn of a new era for the San Francisco 49ers. They've flirted with a Super Bowl ring for way too long and it became clear at some point that Jimmy Garoppolo wasn't the right guy to lead them to the promised land.

So, following a year lurking in the shadows, it seems like Trey Lance is finally ready to take over and lead the way at Levi's Stadium.

Teams Have Doubts About Garoppolo's Health

Needless to say, that means that Jimmy G should head out the door. Nonetheless, given his recent shoulder injury, the few teams that were interested in him have been wary about making a run:

"The market hasn't been overly hot right now, largely because of Garoppolo's shoulder surgery. Teams don't know when he'll be able to throw; it might be later in the summer. And so, can he pass a physical? These are questions that teams are sort of asking right now," reported Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.

Panthers Are Keeping An Eye On Jimmy G

Even so, the Carolina Panthers continue to be a potential destination for Jimmy, as they're looking to get an upgrade over Sam Darnold:

"We mentioned the Panthers earlier in relation to [Baker Mayfield]; they've done their homework on Garoppolo too," Fowler added. "They've looked at all options, and Garoppolo is one. So that's something to watch for down the road."Niners Are In No Rush

Jimmy G is set to make $26 million, so there's no wonder why the Niners would love to move him right away. Even so, they're in no rush of getting a deal done and won't take a penny on the dollar on him:

"Right now, San Francisco is prepared to hold on to that $26 million salary, at least as a placeholder for now," added the report. "They believe they can do all of their business with draft picks and free agents until they sort all of this out."Lance Is Their Starter

Even so, the Niners have made it clear to Trey Lance that he'll be the starter going forward:

"Meanwhile, Trey Lance has been working out in the Bay Area. I'm told that he's got indications, at least informal indications from the team, that he'll be the guy next year. He's set to be that. Now, whether that means that they would still keep Garoppolo and that could change the dynamic, possibly. But right now, Lance is going to be the starter," Fowler concluded.

Lance showed glimpses of great play on limited snaps in his rookie year but it was clear that he was still raw and a work in progress. Now, he'll have a lot of pressure on his shoulders if he struggles early on and Jimmy G is sitting on the bench.

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Biden's Mask Mandate For Travel Struck Down By Federal Judge

Posted: 18 Apr 2022 01:38 PM PDT

Most states in America lifted their mask mandates long ago, but President Joe Biden's administration last week extended a mask mandate for airplanes and transit for 15 days.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) implemented the policy -- which applied to airports and train stations -- amid a new nationwide surge in coronavirus cases.

On Monday, Biden's order was struck down by a federal judge in Florida.

Judge's Decision

In her 59-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle likened the mandate to "detention and quarantine," as reported by CNN.

Per the mandate, travelers are "forcibly removed from their airplane seats, denied board at the bus steps, and turned away at the train station doors," Mizelle wrote.

"As a result, the Mask Mandate is best understood not as sanitation, but as an exercise of the CDC's power to conditionally release individuals to travel despite concerns that they may spread a communicable disease (and to detain or partially quarantine those who refuse)."Read More Below

Mizelle also argued that "the power to conditionally release and detain is ordinarily limited to individuals entering the United States from a foreign country."

The mandate, Mizelle stressed, does not follow proper rulemaking since it "applies to all travelers regardless of their origins or destinations and makes no attempt to sort based on their health."

It remains unclear if the Department of Justice will file an appeal or block the judge's ruling.

Biden's Mandate

The mandate was imposed amid a surge in cases and as the Biden administration sought to gather more information about the new BA.2 variant of the coronavirus.

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy explained at the time that "we bring a lot of people together in a closed setting for a prolonged period of time, and not everyone has the option to not travel."

"Because it's not necessarily an optional setting for people and because, again, folks are together for a long period of time, that's why the CDC has leaned into being cautious there and recommending that people continue to wear those masks," he said.

How Effective Are Mask Mandates?

But just how effective are mask mandates when it comes to slowing down the spread of COVID-19?

A study published this year in the journal Health Affairs examined the effectiveness of mask mandates in 394 counties between March 21 and October 20, 2020.

It found that the daily incidence of cases per 100,000 people in masked countries declined by 23 percent at four weeks, compared with unmasked counties, and by 33 percent at six weeks.

The authors wrote that "masking mandates conferred benefit in reducing community case incidence during an early period of the COVID-19 pandemic."

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Kim Kardashian In Swimsuit Wishes Kourtney A Happy Birthday

Posted: 18 Apr 2022 01:36 PM PDT

Kim Kardashian wished her older sister Kourtney a happy birthday as she turns 43 on April 18 in a series of pictures from throwbacks to recent shots. The internet photos feature the sisters in matching cobalt swimsuits from Kim's newly launched SKIMS Swim capsule collection.

While the world slept and some woke up dreading Tax day, Kim shared a sweet message alongside the twinning picture on her Instagram feed thanking her older sister for her love and support through the years and sharing in her newfound happiness.

Scroll to read the message.

Kim's Sweet Tribute"Each year around the sun with you I learn and grow and evolve more because of you!” wrote Kim. “Thank you for teaching me to always go for it and follow my heart even if no one else understands. They just aren’t on our growth path lol Happy Birthday @kourtneykardash! Happiness looks so good on you. I love you so much!!"

Whereas Kourtney wore a low-cut one-piece suit, Kim chose the U-neckline top and biker short combo, but they still twinned with their wet black hairs. Kim's had a center part and reached her waist, while Kourtney's was the signature sleeked back neck-length style.

The Kardashians Making Changes

Kourtey replied,

"I love you so much! We keep growing and evolving and learning together!"

The sisters experienced significant life changes in the past six months, from Kim finalizing her divorce to Kourtney getting engaged for the first time to Travis Barker. Kourtney's happiness has been another discussion topic with Kardashian fans who noticed the 43-year-old's new bubbly persona since her engagement. Khloe also mentioned it in her birthday tribute, saying,

"I’ve never seen you so happy. Your happiness is to the point that other people start foolishly smiling simply because they feel this incredible energy radiating off of you. It looks great on you boo."

Barker's message to his future wife was short and sweet,

"My best friend, my lover, my everything. Happy Birthday [Kourtney] I love you ♾"'Late Nite Snack'

As for Kim, she's also been glowing since she announced her relationship with SNL comedian Pete Davidson. The couple went on a date night after the premiere of Kim's new reality TV show - The Kardashians, on HULU. The post, which now has 11 million likes, shows the business mogul in a close embrace with her 29-year-old boo in what she captioned, "Late Nite Snack."

Spreading Positivity

One thing is sure, Kourtney and Kim are mentally in a good place right now, and Khloe is looking to tap some of that positivity into her life.

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