Attorney Robert Rubin’s description came as the defense and prosecution began presenting two very different portraits of Arbery Friday, with one framing him as an innocent Black runner targeted by three white strangers and the other depicting him as an apparent threat in a neighborhood on edge from thefts and property crimes. Greg McMichael, his adult son Travis McMichael, and their neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan are accused of pursuing Arbery as he ran through their Georgia neighborhood in February 2020....

In a September study published in Science of the Total Environment, researchers found evidence of particulate matter from traffic-related air pollution in the placentas of 15 healthy, pregnant women in London. The research, which was led by a team at Queen Mary University of London, indicates that particulate matter inhaled from the air can travel through the lungs to distant organs, reaching the placenta. “We suspected we would find some external particles in placental cells, but we didn’t expect to see them in all samples, so I guess that was the most unexpected,” Norrice Liu, MD, a pediatrician and clinical research fellow at Queen Mary University, who co-authored the study, tells Verywell via email....

If your car is affected, the recall repair is free and many dealerships are offering free towing and loaner vehicles. Toyota said in a statement: “We are striving to make this recall remedy easy and convenient, including emphasizing to vehicle owners that the repair is free and takes about an hour for most vehicles. To that end, we are offering alternate transportation during the repair, towing to the dealership, or vehicle pickup at no cost to the vehicle owner....

According to its website, anyone on the island who has been “displaced or helping with relief efforts” can book free accommodation until January 31, 2020. For those looking for emergency housing they can do the following: Fill in the form at the top of the Airbnb Open Home page to see what places are available and Read through each listing description to find one that’s suitableUsers will need to create an account in order to book a place, providing a name, date of birth, phone number, and email addressOnce set up, people send the host a message that includes details about their stay and possible arrival time....

Airbnb announced today it would not offer reservations for the Washington, D.C., area next week and said it would refund anyone who had already booked there during that time. The company did not provide comment on if #DontRentDC played a part in its decision, but the temporary halt came after the hashtag and the organizers’ message became popular on social media. “I think I speak for a lot of people in the city that we were caught completely flatfooted last Wednesday,” James Benson, a nonprofit salesforce consultant who started the #DontRentDC hashtag and campaign, said in an interview with Newsweek....

In a statement to Newsweek, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed: “Two airline flight crews reported seeing what appeared to be someone in a jetpack as they were on their final approaches to LAX around 6:35 p.m. PDT Sunday. The FAA alerted local law enforcement to the reports and is looking into these reports.” A pilot for American Airlines flight 1997 (AA1997) told air traffic control tower crew: “Tower, American 1997, we just passed a guy in a jetpack…off the left side [of the plane], maybe 300 yards or so, about our altitude,” FOX 11 Los Angeles....

Within days, United Airlines warned that liquidation was a “distinct possibility.” American Airlines, already teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, announced additional cuts in its international service. And hours before the Iraqi war began, Continental Airlines announced $500 million in cost-cutting measures, including 1,200 layoffs and the closure of some service centers. NEWSWEEK’s Jennifer Barrett spoke with Continental chairman and CEO Gordon Bethune about the effects of war on an already troubled industry, and what can be done to remedy the situation....

OK, so the boy is here now. Bengals quarterback A.J. McCarron made the announcement Tuesday via Twitter that he and his wife, Katherine, have welcomed their son into the world. McCarron said the boy’s name is Tripp. MORE: Is it better for franchise QBs to start or sit early? | 40 most-hated players Speaking of social media, you may know Katherine by her maiden name (Webb) since she and McCarron, married since July 2014, have lived a lot of their adult lives in the social media spotlight and she has chronicled her pregnancy....

Following a successful two-year run in New Japan Pro Wrestling, Styles burst onto the WWE scene a year ago, debuting at the Royal Rumble to a raucous ovation. While he didn’t win the match, the “Phenomenal One” left quite the impression. MORE: Bill Goldberg on being back at home in WWE Since then, he was put in marquee matches against some of the best in the WWE. That includes Roman Reigns, Chris Jericho, Dean Ambrose and John Cena....

As a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibitor, Ajovy works by blocking the effects of the CGRP protein. This protein is released in your nervous system during a severe migraine attack. Ajovy is given as an injection underneath the skin (subcutaneous) once a month or once every three months. What Is Ajovy Used For? Ajovy is used to prevent (not treat) migraines in adults. Migraine is a neurological condition that causes throbbing or pounding headaches that are intense, debilitating, and often associated with other symptoms, like nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, sound, and/or smells....

Aliu, a former player under Peters with the Chicago Blackhawks’ American Hockey League affiliate, on Monday claimed Peters made racist comments to him during the 2009-10 season. In the TSN interview, Aliu recalled the specific interaction with Peters before an IceHogs morning skate. “He walked in before a morning pregame skate and said ‘Hey, Akim, I’m sick of you playing that n— s—,’” Aliu said Peters told him about his decision to play hip-hop music in the locker room....

We imagine Davis, the maverick who turned the Silver and Black into one of the NFL’s golden brands, is looking down from his shades and smiling at everything his team is doing in 2016. MORE: Highlights, stats from Raiders-Bucs After Sunday’s 30-24 overtime win at Tampa Bay, at 6-2, the Raiders have their best record at this point since 2001. That year, they lost in the divisional playoffs to New England in “The Tuck Rule” game....

In the past, those accomplishments might have meant a national championship season for the Hurricanes. Now, they’re footnotes for a program on the brink of yet another change. MORE: Best photos from the Miami-Cincinnati matchup | College football lines and picks Golden left with the hottest of hot seats after Miami lost 34-23 to the Bearcats. Now, the Oct. 10 matchup against No. 11 Florida State looks more like an ultimatum than a rivalry game....

Alongside other Republican delegates from across the U.S., Sorrell delivered remarks supporting the president’s nomination as he presented the Alabama delegates’ votes on Monday. To open his speech, Sorrell introduced himself as “chairman of the delegation from the Yellowhammer State, the state with the highest approval rating in the country for Donald Trump.” “Yellowhammer State” is one of a few unofficial nicknames for Alabama. Opinions about its origins vary, with some suggesting it refers to the state bird and others noting its connection to Confederate uniforms during the Civil War....

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office took a novel approach to the festive period this year by adorning their tree with mugshots of criminals captured over the year. “We have decorated our Tree with THUGSHOTS to show how many Thugs we have taken off the streets of Mobile this year! We could not have done it without our faithful followers!” TEAM SHERIFF of the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office wrote on their Facebook page on Thursday....

The Monday tweet was related to a dispute between Dershowitz and Miami Herald investigative journalist Julie K. Brown. Brown has reported extensively on serial sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including an allegation that Dershowitz had been one of several men to abuse Virginia Giuffre, who claims to have been used as an underage “sex slave” by Epstein. Dershowitz denies the allegation. Giuffre sued Dershowitz for defamation in April and the lawyer filed a countersuit in November....

Represented by First Liberty, a law firm that defends religious liberties, the charge was filed in the Seattle field office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on August 18 on behalf of the former flight attendants. The federal complaint alleges that the company unfairly retaliated against employees Lacey Smith and another flight attendant, who wished to remain anonymous, after they questioned the airlines’ backing of the passage of the Equality Act....

When the American League Championship Series begins Friday, a third major element will draw attention as well. Rosters: Royals stand pat | One change for Orioles | Weather worries at Camden Yards Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost plays hardball’s mental chess game against Buck Showalter, skipper of the Baltimore Orioles. There’s good reason for spice here, not just because both managers have long track records. Consider: Yost was often second-guessed for his moves with the Royals as they pushed into first place in the AL Central, and then slipped into a wild-card berth....

In the bottom of the sixth inning, a phenomenon known as the “Light Wave” occurred. At some point this season, Angels fans began holding up their smart phones and creating a strobe with the flashlights. In a stadium that holds 45,000, the effect is — well, it’s something. Your browser does not support iframes. MORE: Must-see photos | Moose loose in Anaheim | Ump nailed in bad spot | Aoki magical in field...