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“On a basic level, states simply aren’t authorized to declare bankruptcy,” Juliet Moringiello, an associate dean of research at Pennsylvania’s Widener School of Law, told Newsweek. “Cities and counties and towns are authorized but even then there are still complicated constitutional considerations.” David Adkins, the director of the Council for State Governments, also confirmed that federal law doesn’t currently allow states to declare bankruptcy. The issue, he said, “goes to the very heart of our structure of federalism....

On October 10, 2017, the U.S. fell to Trinidad & Tobago at the Alto Bolton Stadium and saw their World Cup dreams dashed. The U.S. team had not missed a tournament since Mexico ‘86 and the Soca Warriors were meant to be a stepping stone. The game should have been a coronation, not a disaster. For many, seeing the USMNT collapse in what should have been a routine CONCACAF qualifier was unfathomable....

Newsweek: What’s your take on the debacle in Texas in February. How could that have happened? Fehrman: There were many factors that contributed to the power outages during Storm Uri. Generation assets – wind, gas, coal and nuclear – that weren’t equipped, or winterized, to run in extreme weather conditions led to a decrease in the resources that were available to generate power. But, the lack of natural gas at different points in the supply chain also contributed to generation assets not being able to run....

The idea is that those who have had the disease, could develop antibodies and therefore immunity, allowing them to go back to work. It’s an idea mooted in a number of countries, including the U.K. and Germany, which are fighting the pandemic. Increasingly, people have come to assume that once you’ve had the virus, you’re immune. But can you be immune to COVID-19? Professor David Heymann, an infectious disease expert based at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and former assistant director of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against the idea people are immune, claiming it is “too early to tell if people can develop immunity....

Can You Survive Without Sleep? If you do not get the amount of sleep you need, even for one night, you might begin to experience the effects of sleep deprivation. Inadequate sleep causes problems that can include: Headaches Fatigue Irritability Sadness Trouble concentrating Slow physical and mental reaction time Jitteriness Usually, after getting enough restful sleep for one or two nights, these problems go away. What Happens to Your Body Without Sleep?...

Her problems have already begun. She says a Chinese director who had planned to cast her in a movie has decided against it, telling her, ““I don’t want to get into trouble.’’ Under pressure from his friends, a Chinese journalist has killed a story he was going to write about her. A visiting friend called the Chinese Embassy here to get her number and was warned not to contact her....

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University of Saskatchewan epidemiologist Nazeem Muhajarine discussed his concerns with Global News on May 21. He told the Canadian-based news outlet that the small East African island nation of Seychelles had at least 60% of its population fully vaccinated before it opened back up to tourism. He said what happened after the island was reopened to tourists could potentially happen in Canada. The tourists returning to the island resulted in an eventual surge “driven by variants,” Muhajarine said....

On Wednesday, the non-profit filed a new application with its regulator, Health Canada, to approve the donor eligibility change to end the donation ban against gay and bisexual men who have sex with men, as well as certain trans people who have sex with men. Currently, these groups can only donate if they have abstained from sexual activity for the past three months. The organization, which operates the nation’s blood donations in all provinces and territories except for Quebec, is seeking to move towards a sexual behavior-based screening for all donors, rather than only targeting those who have had sex with another man....

Zambrano, who coached the MetroStars and LA Galaxy in the early years of MLS, will replace interim head coach Michael Findlay. Hit by injuries, Mexico has depth in attack Former coach Benito Floro was released by the team in September, after the Canucks failed to advance in World Cup qualifying. Zambrano will also serve as Canadian soccer’s technical director, overseeing the men’s national team and all men’s national youth teams down to the under-14 age level....

And as for who should play with Sidney Crosby: We've got you covered there. OLYMPIC HOCKEY ROSTERS: Sweden | Slovakia | Czech Republic | Finland | Latvia GOALTENDERS Roberto Luongo Carey Price Mike Smith DEFENSEMEN Jay Bouwmeester Drew Doughty Dan Hamhuis Duncan Keith Alex Pietrangelo P.K. Subban Marc-Edouard Vlasic Shea Weber FORWARDS Patrice Bergeron Sidney Crosby Ryan Getzlaf John Tavares Jonathan Toews Jamie Benn Jeff Carter Matt Duchene Patrick Marleau Rick Nash Chris Kunitz Corey Perry Patrick Sharp Steven Stamkos

So why not focus on one thing: Who should play with Sidney Crosby? As a hockey fan, this is a wish list. As an American … it's something else entirely. Forget Chris Kunitz, Hockey Canada. If you're looking to bring a Penguins winger to Sochi, Craig Adams is right there. MORE: Czech Republic Olympic roster | Why leave Bobby Ryan at home? Anyway, the list. It's absurd that Canada has this many guys (and more) that could conceivably play on the top line, but whatever....

MORE: Fatal flaws for 16 playoff teams | New SAP Technology brings ‘Bracketology’ to NHL McLellan has coached the Sharks for seven seasons and is the winningest coach in franchise history. McLellan led the Sharks to the postseason in each of his first six seasons, including two appearances in the Western Conference Finals. San Jose finished sixth in the Pacific Division and 12th in the Western Conference in 2014-15 with a 40-33-9 record....

Canada finishes atop Group A and will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals on Thursday in Kosice, Slovakia. The United States finished fourth and will now have to travel to Bratislava, Slovakia to compete against the undefeated — and absolutely dominating — Russians. Pierre-Luc Dubois, who opened the scoring one minute into Monday’s win over Denmark, scored less than two minutes into Tuesday’s contest — in a similar fashion as well....

The response to Pereira’s protest — which came from Canadians who were upset he changed their national anthem, as well as Black Lives Matter activists — was so intense and threatening that the singer refused to leave his home in Toronto for almost a month after the incident. In fact, he disguised himself when he finally went grocery shopping. While he regrets his decision to communicate the message in the manner he did, he remains committed to that message....

“If this is really to address a physician shortage, then it is just completely inappropriate and completely ridiculous,” said Michelle Cohen, an Ontario family physician. The clinic will feature seven rooms and plans to hire two naturopathic doctors, a massage therapist, a physiotherapist and potentially a nurse practitioner. Full funding for the clinic will come from reserve monies. “We have a medical recruitment program, and we are trying to attract more doctors,” said city council member Glen Grant....

Montreal’s Bell Centre will host up to 2,500 spectators, about 12 percent of capacity, Saturday night for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup playoff series between the Canadiens and Maple Leafs. The Quebec provincial government set the opening in motion last week when it eased COVID-19-related restrictions on gatherings in “indoor stadiums” and similar venues beginning Saturday. STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS: Canadiens force Game 6 with OT win Naturally, limited supply plus pent-up demand has sent ticket prices soaring into the thousands of dollars....

There are strict eligibility rules to qualify for SSDI, and a lung cancer diagnosis does not automatically mean you will be approved for these benefits. Only one type of lung cancer—small-cell lung cancer—qualifies an applicant for approval of SSDI benefits. If you have another type of lung cancer, you must meet the definition of disability under the Social Security Act. Read on for more information on Social Security Disability benefits in regards to lung cancer, including eligibility requirements and how to apply....

Teigen, 35, took to social media on Wednesday to share a lengthy post, in which she spoke about the aftermath of the backlash she faced for tweets which targeted a then-teenage Courtney Stodden a decade ago. In her post, the model admitted that she “desperately” wanted to communicate with her fans “instead of pretending” things were OK, as she also said she was “tired of being sick with [herself] all day....

Burrows avoided a suspension for instigating following Game 3. The Canucks trail the first-round series 1-2. MORE: Bettman says Vegas ticket drive going well | Penguins’ slow start isn’t just about them | Must-see first-round photos