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The reason for the radical proposal is clear. “The Soviet Union is a military-procurement system gone mad,” says a veteran Western ambassador to Moscow. For more than two years, Gorbachev has unsuccessfully sought to reform the huge military-industrial complex that has monopolized Soviet manpower, technology and resources since the end of World War II. But shifting production from military to civilian use has proven nearly impossible. So far, only six of 430 defense plants targeted in a previous Gorbachev plan have actually been fully converted....

Last month Britain’s Man Booker committee awarded DBC Pierre’s “Vernon God Little” its prestigious [Pound sterling]50,000 prize. In the announcement, the novel was praised as a “coruscating black comedy reflecting our alarm but also our fascination with modern America.” The story of a high-school shooting in Texas also reflects seriously divergent literary tastes. Reviews in the U.K. and Australia, where Pierre is from, have been largely laudatory, while most American critics have found much to dislike....

As more people get vaccinated, fears about the COVID-19 vaccines are reaching all-time lows. According to our latest Verywell Health Vaccine Sentiment Tracker, only 13% of our surveyed audience would definitely not agree to take a free COVID-19 shot. This is the lowest rejector number we’ve seen since starting the survey in December. But as a return to pre-pandemic life seems imminent, Americans are on the fence about something new: vaccine passports....

Even with Hernandez found guility of first-degree murder in the killing of Odin Lloyd, the former New England Patriots star still faces an indictment for a double murder in 2012. That trial, which will begin now that this trial has concluded, will get underway soon. Here’s a timeline of how Hernandez has gotten to this point: MORE: Hernandez found guilty of first degree murder | PHOTOS: Most heinous crimes committed by athletes Sept....

Boston-based attorneys Michael Fee and James Sultan said Hernandez needs to be closer to them as he faces three murder charges in two different venues: Bristol County Superior Court in Fall River and Suffolk County Superior Court in Boston. MORE: Strongest case against Hernandez | Running out of money | Could Hernandez win? Fee and Sultan also complained their client has dealt with “bizarre and unprecedented” restrictions in his communications with his lawyers....

Bristol County Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh did not specify the reason for dismissing the female juror, other than saying it was for personal reasons beyond the case. Another member of the jury was dismissed last week after admitting it would be very difficult to convict Hernandez without a murder weapon.

With the division getting better (looking at you, Orioles), things could get much worse for the Sawx in the near future. You know what could help them change their fortunes? A 6-7, 255-pound, five-tool behemoth who is in the hunt for home run history and a Triple Crown. The Judge free-agent chase has been a topic of discussion this year, and with the Yankees outfielder poised to break Roger Maris’ American League record of 61 homers, the talk will surely ramp up....

We’ll come back with a more exhaustive look at the full class later this month, but for now here’s a look at the best of the best your favorite team might pursue this offseason. MORE: Ranking the 12 playoff teams by chance of winning a title 1. Aaron Judge, OF, 31 next season Judge bet on himself, turning down a reasonable but not exceptional extension offer from the Yankees this spring, and it paid off big time....

Aaron Judge was removed from the game on Saturday after apparently hurting his left side on a swing. The injury occurred after Judge hit a single into right field. He struggled to run to first base and was removed from the game for a pinch runner. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a live MLB whiparound show on DAZN It was revealed that Judge’s injury was to his left oblique, which would force him to miss some time....

Lewis, lead singer of the rock group Staind who became a solo country artist, is a frequent critic of the president and has been wearing “Fuck Biden,” “Impeach Biden” and “I could s**t a better president” clothing while performing on stage in recent weeks. While appearing at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Saturday, September 25, Lewis called on the crowd to sing out “F**k Joe Biden,” with the chant recently being heard across several college football stadiums and other public events throughout September....

In what appears to be a promotional move, the rules are that people must tweet the #PaidInBitcoin hashtag, follow the Cash App platform, and provide their Cashtag name which allows people to send them money online. According to multiple users, Rodgers had made a number of donations through Monday evening, though it’s not clear how close close he is to meeting the $1 million total giveaway amount as of Tuesday morning....

With a ground game that didn’t have much life Thursday, Rodgers threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Packers to a 26-10 victory over the Bears at Lambeau Field. WEEK 7 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread Rodgers threw 56 passes with a career-high 39 completions as a trio of Packers receivers either tied or set a career mark for receptions. Leading the way was Davante Adams, who hauled in 13 passes for 132 yards and two scores....

But former Packers tight end Jermichael Finley doesn’t think Aaron Rodgers is the type of leader Green Bay needs. WEEK 11 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread “In my opinion, he’s a different guy,” Finley told Bleacher Report. “I didn’t really know how he showed his leadership. He wasn’t a vocal guy. He really wasn’t a hands-on guy. To tell you the truth, it was all about his game and his stats in my opinion....

Seeing a little, however, doesn’t mean believing everything good, bad and surprising that happened on the field. Although some results are signs of things to come for players and teams across the league, “Any given Sunday” applies to other developments. Here’s looking at the worst of the Week 1 overreactions, starting with two that involve Hall of Fame, Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks: ‘Aaron Rodgers for MVP . . . for a third time’ Rodgers had a monster opener (32-of-44 passing, 364 yards, four touchdowns, 127....

With two weeks left in the 2016 regular season, Rodgers has the Packers (8-6) back in position to win the NFC North for the fourth time in five years. Surviving 30-27 in Chicago on Sunday while the Lions got dusted in New York 17-6, their division deficit is down to an easy one with two left to play. MORE: Vikings’ failing defense is last straw in lost season The Packers have won four consecutive games and will be in the playoffs again as a very dangerous team by making it six....

While this headache disorder is classically diagnosed only in children, it’s occasionally diagnosed in adults who see their healthcare providers for incurable abdominal pain. Symptoms As the name of the condition indicates, pain is felt in the abdominal area. Usually, children will point to their belly buttons or around that area, but the pain can be anywhere in the midline location, according to criteria from the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD)....

If you have a medical history that includes a previous heart attack, smoking, a congenital heart defect, or chronic stress you are at higher risk of having an arrhythmia. There are many different types of arrhythmias, from occasional fluttering and palpitations to atrial fibrillation to lethal arrhythmias like ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation that can stop the heart and lead to death. This article discusses the symptoms and potential causes of abnormal heartbeat....

That’s about to change. Last week the US Supreme Court upheld government regulations that barred federally funded clinics like The Hub from discussing abortions with patients. The 5-to-4 decision affects about 4,000 clinics, serving 4.5 million women, mostly with low incomes. Abortion itself is still constitutional, but doctors cannot mention the procedure as an alternative; they can’t even suggest a look at the Yellow Pages. If a woman asks, all the clinic can say is that it “does not consider abortion an appropriate method of family planning....