Cities from coast to coast are witnessing growing resistance, as demonstrators rally against mass deportations, federal crackdowns, and President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops.

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Last Friday in Los Angeles, ICE launched widespread raids to cuff “illegal aliens,” and in response, protesters poured into the streets. Clashes with law enforcement escalated throughout the weekend, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to request that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth withdraw military orders. 

Despite this, more demonstrations are planned, including large-scale “No Kings” protests coinciding with Trump’s planned military parade in Washington this Saturday.

In Austin, a march that started at the Texas State Capitol turned violent near the J.J. Pickle Federal Building, where ICE has an office. Protesters threw rocks and bottles; police responded with pepper spray and tear gas. Four officers were injured and 12 people arrested. 

“Change will only happen when we keep putting pressure on the people in power,” one protester told KEYE.

Dallas also saw a fiery protest on a city bridge Monday night. While officers initially allowed the assembly, it was later declared “unlawful” as tensions rose. Police used pepper spray and smoke to disperse the crowd. 

“Peaceful protesting is legal,” Gov. Greg Abbott posted on X. “But once you cross the line, you will be arrested.”

In Seattle, about 50 people gathered outside the immigration court on Tuesday, chanting, “Free Them All” and blocking entryways with scooters. “We’re here to show that we’re opposed to ICE in our community,” said Mathieu Chabaud from the University of Washington.

Santa Ana, California, saw heavy damage downtown, with broken glass, graffiti, and a heavy National Guard presence. Workers scrubbed the Civic Centre clean Tuesday morning.

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Boston residents rallied in City Hall Plaza to demand the release of SEIU leader David Huerta. “An immigrant doesn’t stand between an American worker and a good job, a billionaire does,” said Chrissy Lynch. 

Mayor Michelle Wu added, “Secret police do not make communities safer.”

From Washington, D.C., where Rep. Pramila Jayapal joined union protests, to New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago, the message is clear: “We want full rights for all immigrants… and to get the military out of L.A,” one told CBS New York.

ATLANTA – The prestigious MICHELIN Guide is expanding its reach to the American South, with the inaugural edition set to be unveiled on Nov. 3 at the Peace Center in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. This marks a significant milestone for the culinary scene in the region, as MICHELIN formally announced its plans to debut the expanded regional guide earlier this year in April.

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What we know:

Greenville, home to the MICHELIN North America headquarters, will host the first reveal ceremony, which is expected to rotate to different cities annually. This strategic move highlights Michelin’s commitment to showcasing the diverse and rich culinary offerings across the Southern United States.

The MICHELIN Guide Atlanta, released in 2023, has already made waves in the culinary world, with Atlanta hosting award ceremonies in both 2023 and 2024. The Atlanta selection will now be integrated into the broader Guide to the American South.

What’s next:

Restaurants featured in the upcoming 2025 guide will receive invitations to the ceremony later this fall, offering them a chance to be part of this historic event. 

As anticipation builds for the November ceremony, food enthusiasts and industry professionals alike are eager to see which Southern establishments will earn a spot in the esteemed guide.

The Tennessee Titans could have taken a quarterback in the stacked 2024 NFL Draft class.

Instead, they chose Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham, which filled a big need for the Titans offensive line. Tennessee drafted Will Levis in the second round a year prior, so it wasn’t a likelihood for Tennessee to take a quarterback in back-to-back years.

However, the Titans should have considered taking a quarterback after Levis flopped in his second season. Tennessee is trying to correct its error by taking Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft.

In a 2024 re-draft exercise from Bleacher Report writer Kristopher Knox, the Titans take Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who was taken No. 8 overall right behind Latham.

“Last April, the Tennessee Titans were still hoping that 2023 second-round pick Will Levis could be their quarterback of the future. They hired an offensive coach in Brian Callahan and used the seventh overall pick on Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham,” Knox wrote.

“Levis actually regressed in his second season, which led to Tennessee using the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft on Cam Ward. Meanwhile, Latham was decidedly average as a rookie. Pro Football Focus ranked him 70th overall among 140 offensive tackles.”

“With the benefit of hindsight in tow, the Titans instead use this selection on Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Penix spent much of his rookie campaign backing up Kirk Cousins for the Atlanta Falcons. However, he had some impressive moments once he finally got on the field.”

“Does Ward have a higher ceiling than Penix? Perhaps. But taking the latter would free up the Titans to take an elite prospect like Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter at the top of the 2025 draft.”

The Titans may come to regret taking Levis in 2023 and not taking Penix or another quarterback in 2024, but they are trying to move on from the past and focus on the future.

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