For starters, the money available to veterans through the Montgomery GI Bill, the 1984 revamped version of the original legislation, is a fixed amount. It doesn’t change if you go to a $30,000 a year private school in Connecticut or a $26 a credit community college in California. For someone who served in the active-duty military, the standard allotment is $1,075 tax-free dollars a month. That number goes down to $309 for reservists, but bonuses throw in as much as $950....

That would be the Anna Wintour, the Vogue editor who every designer wants front and center at their fashion shows. And you thought it was Anna Kournkova … The fact that Wintour chose to attend the New York Fashion Week runway debut of Williams, who just won the U.S. Open for the third time, was a sign that Williams, who has made fashion her side gig for a number of years, had most definitely arrived....

Hill is a versatile player on the Saints, sometimes playing as a wide receiver, running back or tight end. He’s most known to be a quarterback, though. This season, Hill lost the quarterback contest to Jameis Winston. However, Winston has been out since Week 9 due to a season-ending ACL injury. Trevor Siemian has taken over since, but has yet to win a game. Hill played quarterback at BYU and was known for his speed....

She grew up near the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, not far from Biloxi and Gulfport—towns known for their fishing and shipbuilding industries. And their casinos. She didn’t have much growing up. Her mom, who’d been married several times, did her best to raise her four daughters by herself. She worked as a waitress, pulling long shifts at a local restaurant to support her girls. Her father was out of the picture: He never showed up, never paid child support and never provided the basics of life that a young girl needs from a dad....

Hernias occur when part of the abdominal wall becomes thin, weak, or separated. That lets your internal organs push through. This article looks at how hernia symptoms are different in biological females and how hernias are diagnosed and treated. Hernia Symptoms Healthcare providers are used to hernias that cause a bulge. In those with female biology, hernias are often smaller and deeper in the body. That makes them less visible....

The World Cup will be the first held during winter in the northern hemisphere, in a bid to avoid playing in Qatari summer temperatures exceeding an average of 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celcius). Nevertheless, searing heat and humidity could still test players and fans during their stay in the Persian Gulf. Temperatures are expected to hover between 80 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (27 to 33 degrees Celcius) at the height of the day for the first two weeks of the competition, according to BBC Weather....

If you’ve been living with chronic kidney disease, your healthcare provider has likely been monitoring your kidney function and your health. Acute renal failure is sudden kidney failure that happens within several hours to days. To diagnose kidney failure, a variety of tests will need to be done, like blood and urine tests to measure how well your kidneys are filtering out waste and to check for protein like albumin....

The defensive tackle wore No. 90 while attending Alabama, so it’s a number he enjoys. But in 2019, the Seahawks traded for Jadeveon Clowney, who has worn No. 90 throughout his NFL career. Clowney really wanted No. 90, so he ended up paying Reed a handsome sum for the number in 2019. MORE: NFL Draft grades | NFL Power Rankings “It wasn’t cheap, I’ll tell you that,” Clowney told ESPN Seattle....

The serving president’s party normally performs poorly in midterms, but polling paints a mixed picture for Biden’s party and for Republicans ahead of the elections on November 8. Biden’s approval rating stood at 42.4 percent as of Wednesday, according to analysis from poll tracker FiveThirtyEight, while 52.3 percent of Americans disapproved of the job he’s doing. That’s a slight decline over the past month as the president’s approval rating was 42....

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing forward a bill that would require background checks for all gun purchases. The same bill was staled in the Senate in 2019. Majority Whip James Clyburn will reintroduce legislation to close the so-called “Charleston loophole” that permitted white supremacist Dylan Roof to buy a handgun at a time when he should have been unable to do so. He went on to kill nine people at a historically Black church....

The Kaliningrad region is sandwiched between the two NATO member countries, and it has been Russian territory since the end of World War II in 1945. Its eponymous capital was formerly one of East Germany’s main cities before it was captured by then-Soviet Union in April 1945, with the Potsdam Agreement later that year placing it under Soviet administration. The region, which is armed with nuclear-capable missiles, has about one million residents....

The men are all expected to compete in the latest game show tournament, Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time, beginning on Tuesday. Over the course of three nights, the trio will go toe-to-toe in trivia questions delivered by host Alex Trebek, and the first contestant to win three matches will be named the Greatest of All Time in addition to winning a $1 million cash prize. Jennings currently holds the record for most consecutive Jeopardy!...

Knee replacements eventually wear out. Because the knee replacement implants are made of metal and plastic, over time, these materials begin to wear, just like the rubber on your car tires. While knee replacements are designed to last a long time, they will not last forever. What Studies Show The good news is that studies show that common types of knee replacements can last more than 20 years. One study on long-term outcomes of a commonly used knee and hip replacements published in 2017 found the implant to still be functioning in about 90% of patients 20 years after being implanted....

Typically, if a healthcare provider prescribes prednisone, it’s because the benefits outweigh the risks. They will try to prescribe the lowest dose for the shortest amount of time possible to mitigate side effects, but some people may need higher doses or longer use for the medication to be effective. This article discusses the potential side effects of prednisone and when you should call your doctor. It also explains which prednisone side effects are likely to resolve and which ones may not....

With opening night falling on a Tuesday night, the usual Inside the NBA crew were on hand for season tip-off. The ongoing regular Tuesday double-header coverage will commence this week, with two Chicago area legends set to once again feature. NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) Chicago Sky star and now WNBA championship player, Candace Parker will enter her third season with the TNT Tuesday crew, having started her stint with the company for the 2019-20 season....

Tatis suffered the injury while whiffing on a breaking ball by Giants pitcher Anthony DeSclafani in the third inning in San Diego. Tatis appeared to hurt himself on a long follow-through to complete the swing. MORE: Details of Tatis’ $340 million contract extension Tatis went to the Padres’ clubhouse for observation. At 12:51 a.m. ET, the club announced he subluxated his shoulder and will be re-evaluated on Tuesday. Here’s everything we know about Tatis’ injury and the latest news on when he may return to the field....

Just nine games into the season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Harden had suffered a right foot tendon strain that would sideline the 33-year-old indefinitely. The news came after Harden took a $15 million pay cut to remain in Philadelphia and allow the franchise to become more title-ready with the flexibility to make offseason acquisitions. At training camp, Harden said he felt great physically. Through nine games, he was averaging 22....

The two-time NBA Finals MVP played on Sunday in the Nets’ 123-122 loss to the Washington Wizards but will now have to isolate for up to a week to comply with the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, as per ESPN and The Athletic. The Nets’ official Twitter account confirmed Durant had been ruled out of Tuesday’s home game against the Utah Jazz because of “health and safety protocols.”...

O’Reilly, 31, has been one of the team’s top centers since joining the organization back in 2018, but is in the middle of a down year, along with the team. This year, he had played in all 37 of St. Louis’ games until his injury. On the season, he has 10 goals and six assists while averaging 18:16 time on ice, the lowest in his five-year career in St. Louis....

The injury occurred as the second-year quarterback attempted to sidestep an impending tackle by Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean. Though Wilson avoided the hit, it was obvious he tweaked his knee in what ultimately resulted in a 7-yard gain. The Jets immediately took their quarterback out of the game and into the locker room, where he underwent evaluation. He was later seen walking on the sidelines without a brace, albeit gingerly....