Roy Oliver, a former Balch Springs police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old Jordan Edwards in Texas, has learned his verdict. On Tuesday, Aug. 28, a Dallas County jury announced that they have found Oliver guilty of murder following more than 10 hours of deliberation.

Oliver was found not guilty on charges of aggravated assault and manslaughter.

“This innocent kid was not doing anything wrong, nothing. He deserved the opportunity to go to college,” prosecutor Mike Snipes said. “He deserved the opportunity to make Odell Edwards a grandfather, and you took that away from him. You murdered him.”

Edwards was killed when he was in a car full of teens leaving a party in April of 2017. Oliver fired a rifle at the car and a bullet struck and killed the 15-year-old.

From the Dallas Morning News:

While talking to the party’s host inside the house, gunshots rang out. The shots were later discovered to have been fired from a nearby nursing home.

The officers ran from the house — Oliver to get his patrol rifle — and toward the nursing home. Within 54 seconds, Jordan was dead.

Gross was trying to stop the Chevrolet Impala that Jordan, his brothers and friends were in when Oliver fired into the car. Oliver said he thought the car was going to hit his partner.

Oliver’s defense claimed that the decision to shoot at the vehicle came out of fear for his partner’s safety. However, video that was reviewed by Balch Springs Police Chief Jonathan Haber, shows that the vehicle was driving away from the police.

Edwards was in the vehicle with his two brothers and two friends.

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Could Floyd Mayweather help his former rival Conor McGregor? In a recent interview, the undefeated boxing legend offered a helping hand to former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor, who is set to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title at UFC 229 in Las Vegas this October.

It’s a bit of an odd offer, considering Nurmagomedov has a strong grappling base and McGregor’s main focus should be on stopping the takedown, but regardless Mayweather is there if the Irishman wants.

“I know that UFC has a training facility, but we’d like him to work at the Mayweather boxing club,” Mayweather told TMZ Sports. “From what I know, (Nurmagomedov is) a hell of a grappler, and he can wrestle. But you know, the fans want to see you stand up and fight. That’s what they want to see.

“Conor McGregor’s a tough competitor. Conor McGregor’s not going to back down from anyone. He’s not scared. He’s a warrior.”

It’s a nice offer and some flattering words, but Mayweather offers McGregor nothing when it comes to the upcoming bout. That said, we all know that Mayweather loves attention, so this was likely all just a ploy to get back in the headlines.

And who knows, his next move may be trying to appear in front of cameras when the UFC heads to T-Mobile Arena for the 155-pound title fight. He’s already angling for tickets.

“I’ll talk with (UFC President) Dana (White),” Mayweather said. “I may talk with Conor and get some tickets.”

Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov: Date, Event & Location

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Welcome to COED’s Quick Fix, a rundown and recap off all the news, stories and headlines that you need to know today. Whether it be pop culture, sports, news, college or lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.

This is the Quick Fix for Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

Pop Culture

– EA Sports cancels Madden tournaments pending a safety review:

EA Sports Madden Tournaments Canceled To Review 'Safety Protocol'

– Remember this guy from ’40-Year-Old Virgin’? He just had his LIFE SENTENCE commuted:

'40-Year-Old Virgin' Actor Released From Prison

Sports

– Floyd Mayweather offers to help Khabib Nurmagomedov train for Conor McGreor fight:

Floyd Mayweather Offers To Help Conor McGregor Train For Khabib

News & Politics

– The Hurricane Maria death toll has been raised to 2,975:

Hurricane Maria Death Toll Update: Number Continues To Rise

College

– The top 10 most obnoxious college football alumni bases:

Top 10 Most Obnoxious College Alumni Bases

Viral Randomness

Hottest of the Day

Song of the Day

Quote of the Day

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File this one under ‘things I did not expect to learn today’.

We’ve all seen The 40-Year-Old Virgin, right? I mean, who hasn’t? It was an instant classic from the moment it came you. Seriously, if you haven’t seen The 40-Year-Old Virgin by this point, your chances of being a psycho/sociopath is quite high.

Anyway, in that movie, Steve Carrell’s titular virgin works at a fictionalized version of Best Buy with a cast of characters that include Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, and Jane Lynch.

However, despite that star-studded list, the funniest character were arguably these two Indian guys who were constantly bickering.

Well, as it turns out, the taller/younger of the two actors has been on death f*cking row for the last eight years for stabbing his girlfriend 20 times. Life comes at you fast, eh?

In August 2008, Shelley Malil’s girlfriend Kendra Beebe was stabbed 23 times at her home after Malil found her with another man. And now, 8 years after being given a life sentence, Malil will be released and remain on parole for five years.

via The San Diego Tribune:

Shelley Malil, 53, who is probably best known for a supporting role in the movie “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” appeared before a panel of three parole commissioners at a hearing at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in Riverside County.

The panel had convened to revisit a previous ruling, from earlier this year, that Malil should be paroled in part because of assessments that found he posed a low risk of committing violence in the future.

On Tuesday, after hearing comments for more than an hour — including from Malil and the woman he attacked — the panel agreed not to rescind the parole offered to Malil earlier this year. The decision was unanimous.

Malil will be released in about two weeks and will remain on supervised parole for five years, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Now, every time you watch The 40-Year-Old Virgin, you won’t be able to watch it without thinking “Hey, that’s the dude that tried to kill his girlfriend”, so sorry, I guess?

Let’s end this article on a lighter note, shall we?

Nicole Briscoe, born in Wausau, Wisconsin, is an American sportscaster currently works for ESPN as a SportsCenter anchor. Briscoe currently hosts the 9 a.m. EST edition of SportsCenter along fellow anchor Randy Scott.

Briscoe grew up in Roscoe, Illinois, and graduated from Hononegah High School in 1998. While in high school, she was a cheerleader with future NASCAR driver Danica Patrick.

In 1998, Nicole won the Miss Illinois Teen USA. Following that victory, she went on to compete in the Miss Teen USA pageant in Shreveport, Louisiana, in August 1998, eventually placing third in the evening gown competition, seventh in swimsuit and tenth in the interview. In 2001, Briscoe competed in the Miss Illinois USA 2001 pageant and placed first runner-up to Rebecca Ambrosi.

She is married to IndyCar Series driver Ryan Briscoe, The couple got married in an outdoor ceremony in Hawaii in 2009

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Haley Graves is heading to FOX Sports. The Texas A&M alum, who is dating Los Angeles Rams player Joshua Reynolds, another Texas A&M grad, announced on social media that she is making the post-college journey to FOX Sports.

She made the announcement with a post on social media.

Haley wrote:

LIFE UPDATE *for those who’d rather read it than watch it*: So this summer I had the opportunity to work on FoxSports’ digital/social team covering the World Cup & welllllll they liked me enough to hire me full-time!! I’m excited to finally announce that I’ll be on the @nflonfox & @cfbonfox teams this fall, with a little @mlbonfox as well! GOD IS SO GOOD YALL!

For more photos of Haley, check out the pictures below and be sure to head on over to Instagram and click follow to join the growing list of more than 15,000 fans who can’t wait to see her next move.

It’s Woman Crush Wednesday, which means it’s time to take a look at the college world and appreciate some of the standout students and rising social media influencers. Every week, we feature a college student that stands out among their peers. This week, we head to the Pac-12 Conference to meet Ida Hubbell, a student at the University of Arizona.

She is a member of the Alpha Phi sorority, which has 170 active chapters.

Along with being a student and Alpha Phi member, Ida helped open a bikini shop with her sister.

You can check out more photos of Ida in the gallery above or by heading over and clicking that follow button on her Instagram account.

If you or someone that you know wants to be featured as the COED Girl of the Week, find us on Twitter or Instagram and slide on into the DMs. 

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COED Girl Of The Week: Kirby Elizabeth, Texas A&M

COED Girl Of The Week: Julia Reece, Jacksonville State

COED Girl Of The Week: Ashley Jae, Ole Miss

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The parents of Tim Piazza, Max Gruver and Marquise Braham — young college students who have recently lost their lives due to alcohol-related hazing — delivered a tear-jerking speech to a room of about 500 fraternity members.

Love, Mom & Dad,, a keynote address given Evelyn and Jim Piazza, RaeAnn and Steve Gruver, and Maille and Rich Braham, was presented at the 83rd John O. Moseley Leadership School in front of a crowd of approximately 500 undergraduate students.

via The Record Online:

As a sign of their promise, everyone stood and recited our creed, The True Gentleman, and committed to:

– Recognizing and admitting when the chapter has a hazing problem and seeking out the resources to help stop the behavior before things go too far.

– Identifying and eliminating unproductive or unhealthy traditions and having an honest conversation to create alternatives to ineffective traditions.

– Recruiting the right people and putting the right people in leadership positions.

– Having more opportunities to provide intentional and open discussion relating to getting to know the “whole self”, the “real self.”

– Respecting every brother, no matter how long they have been a member, and engaging the older brothers to set the example and enact change in the culture.

– Creating positive brotherhood-building activities by bringing in positive alumni activities, increase transparency of brotherhood-building activities, partnering with other fraternities and sororities to create a healthy campus-wide Greek practice.

– Stop minding my own business and hold our members and members of other organizations accountable for their actions, because the actions of one reflect on everyone.

– Taking what I have learned home to our brothers, our chapters, our Greek systems, and communities starting today because it starts with ME.

Following the conclusion of the program, the parents urged those in attendance to understand that “this feeling you have right now will fade” and that “words without action are meaningless.”

"Tim’s Law" Anti-Hazing Bill Passes Through Pennsylvania Senate

"Bible Study" Drinking Game Potentially Lead To LSU Pledge's Death

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A new lawsuit alleges that a Columbia University Dean used his administrative position and monetary gifts to coerce a “desperate” student into a sexual relationship. With the promise of scholarships, housing help, and cash gifts, Dean Tom Harford allegedly pursued a romantic relationship with a student under shady circumstances. In the court of public opinion, this act likely falls under the category of consent through coercion. Though the plaintiff may have willingly been a participant in this relationship, the power structure of a university dean and student lends credence to the lawsuit’s allegations of misconduct.

What Happened?

The plaintiff, 25, filed a $50 million lawsuit against Columbia University claiming that Dean of Students Tom Harford used financial favors in exchange for a sexual relationship with a younger female student. This student, referred to in the lawsuit as Jane Doe, was in dire straits after housing issues stemming from a separate rape allegation at an acquaintance’s apartment. After reporting this rape to the police, Jane Doe went to her Dean of Students for housing help. Sensing her desperation, Harford offered $500 cash as well as the promise of scholarships and housing to the student in exchange for illicit sexual acts. These gifts and promises allegedly began several months before and continued throughout the summer. Columbia University came under fire in the lawsuit for “failing to protect a student” from the sexually inappropriate advances of one of their administrators. In the suit, Doe claims that the University was aware of the inappropriate texts, calls, and harassment but failed to act on it.

Who is Tom Harford?

Tom Harford is a former administrator at Columbia University where he held the position of Dean of Students in the School of General Studies. Harford was removed from his position before the 2018 fall semester when Columbia University was made aware of these allegations. The official reasoning behind his removal as stated by the University is “unacceptable conduct.” Not much information can be found about Harford, as Columbia has already removed his page from the School of General Studies Online Directory.

Matthew Musto, otherwise known by his stage name Blackbear, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. He was born on November 27, 1990, in Daytona Beach, Florida later moved to Georgia as a teenager finally moving to California. Like most other music artists, he now currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Blackbear has collaborated with dozens of artists, as a singer and a songwriter, ranging from Justin Bieber to G-Eazy. He has also released several albums and became registered on the Billboard’s Uncharted Listings for upcoming artists.

Blackbear Net Worth As Of 2018: $1 Million

Early Career

Before debuting as Blackbear, Matthew Musto was part of a rock band Polaroid. The band released a couple of projects while signed to Leakmob records. Not before long, Matthew decided to go on his way and moved to Atlanta, Georgia to work with the artist Ne-Yo.

In July 2011, the Year of the Blackbear EP was released. In the fall of 2011, Musto decided to go under the pseudonym of Blackbear for his music. In November 2011 the first song that was released with the name Blackbear was “Marauder Music” with Mike Posner.

Solo Career – 2008-Present

The first project that Blackbear released was an EP, Brightness. He then published 3 projects between 2008 and 2012. He put out Contrast in 2009 and Exposure in 2010. Then he put out a Christmas song with Tyler Carter in 2010. Shortly after, his single “Douche Bag” was released. He got the most traction when he co-wrote Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend” on the Believe album. The song hit #2 on the Billboard’s Hot 100 and got certified 6X platinum.

From 2015, Matthew (Blackbear) is the head of “Beartrap Records.” He released his first studio album in 2015 called Deadroses. The songs off of the album that gained huge popularity were “idfc” and “902010” featuring G-Eazy.

In 2016, he released two EPs Drink Bleach and Cashmere Noose, as well as a collaboration with Mod Sun Hotel Motel.

In early 2017, Blackbear released his own music and posted on Soundcloud “Make Daddy Proud,” which is a remix of Jeremy Zucker’s song “Heavy.” Blackbear secured a ten million dollar distribution deal in 2017 with Interscope Records, and in that same year, his third studio album Digital Druglord was released. The single “Do Re Mi” featuring Gucci Mane was on that album. His fourth album Cybersex was also released that year and featured Machine Gun Kelly, 2 Chainz, Tinashe, and a few others. This album was released on Blackbear’s 27th birthday (November 27, 2017).

Mansionz is a hip-hop duo in which the members are Blackbear and Mike Posner. In December 2016, their debut single “STFU” was released. Later on, in March 2017, their debut album was released and was charted at number sixty-seven on the Billboard 200.

Mike Shinoda, from Lincoln Park, wrote a song regarding his fellow band member Chester Bennington who has passed away. Blackbear was featured in the song, “About You,” which was released on April 26, 2018.

Rotten Tomatoes

Does anyone remember life before Rotten Tomatoes? I sure as hell don’t.

First off, Rotten Tomatoes has been around longer than you think, having allegedly been founded in August 1998. However, it really took off in 2010 when it was acquired by Flixster, who were later acquired by Warners Bros.

Anyway, about eight years after their first acquisition, it’s the 362nd (per Alexa) ranked website in the world and the 138th ranked website in the United States. Not too shabby.

Well, maybe it is too shabby, as the movie aggregator just announced massive changes to how they’ll be doing things behind the scenes.

via Uproxx:

RT announced on Tuesday that it is shifting its aggregation focus to lean more heavily on individuals over outlets, and to seek a much broader and more diverse base of critics. Real, human critics. The Fandango-owned site will add hundreds of critics to its aggregation pool, raising its underrepresented demographics (notably women and people of color) by a minimum of 20 percent, as previously announced at Sundance and TIFF. Prior to this change, women accounted for 22 percent of the approved critics, while people of color accounted for just 18 percent of the pool. In addition, Rotten Tomatoes intends to launch a demographics study, and to launch an initiative to help critics attend film festivals if they otherwise lack the means.

Some of these new critics will come from new platforms, including non-traditional media formats like critics who deliver podcast and online video reviews of movies. While not every podcast will constitute inclusion in the aggregation pool, it’s certainly a solid means of attempting to combat the stodgy arms-length image of “film critic” that leaves many movie fans turned off.

You can read the full statement from Rotten Tomatoes here.

Netflix New Releases, September 2018: What’s Coming & Going

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Let this be your guide as you frantically scour the internet in the hopes that your team name will be the talk of the draft party. Whether you have a destination draft, meeting up at a bar, or even a simple online draft, your team name has the potential to make or break your season before it even starts. Just be sure that you don’t commit fantasy football sacrilege by using a pun based team name of a guy that’s not on your roster. If you use the default “Bill’s Team” as your fantasy team name, I guarantee your league mates are laughing at you behind your back. Show commitment to the league and dedication to comedy by choosing one of the team names below.

2018 Rookie Class

If you plan on rolling the dice on someone from the 2018 draft class, consider one of the following for your team name.

• Mmm Whatcha Saquon?
• Guice Guice Baby
• The Guice is right
• Rashaad Penny for your thoughts
• Kerryon My Wayward Son
• Baker, I hardly know her
• Hey Darnold!
• Every Rosen has its thorn
• Ridley’s Believe it or not
• Rolls Royce Freeman

Quarterbacks

If you plan on naming your team after your starting quarterback, ensure you use one of the following.

• Dak to the future
• Baby got Dak
• Dak in the saddle again
• The Brady Bunch
• Shady Brady
• Rodger’s Discount Doublecheck
• Cam Newton’s second law of touchdowns
• Elementary my dear Watson
• Deshaun of the dead
• Familiarity Brees contempt
• Ben is Ruthlessberger
• Bridge on the Rivers Kwai
• Me and my Cousins
• Welcome to Wentzylvania
• Mariota Kart Double Dash
• Nuthin but a Jimmy G Thang
• Poppin’ Bortles
• The Tannehills have eyes

Runningbacks

If your team is counting on a big name running back to bring home the championship, use one of the following team names.

• Zeke Squad
• The Kamara adds ten pounds
• The Toddfather
• Gurley Fries
• Le’Veon a Prayer
• Highway to Bell
• The Mixon Administration
• Marshawn of the dead
• The Real McCoy
• Return of the Marlon Mack

Wide Receivers

Using a wide receiver as fantasy name fodder is a recipe for a winning season.

• Bend it like Beckham Jr.
• T.Y Hilton Hotels and Resorts
• A.J getting that Green
• Doug Baldwinning
• Hooked on a Thielen
• Too Many Cooks
• Tyreek Havoc
• Will Fuller House
• Diggs in a blanket
• Devil in Sanu dress

Tight End

Though TE based team names are hard to come by, you’ll earn respect in your league if you use one of these

• Gronk if you’re horny
• Ertz doughnut
• Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
• Jimmy Graham Crackers
• The Greg Olsen twins
• Delanie Walker Texas Ranger
• Pot calling the Kittle black

Kicker

Last but not least. You will earn maximum respect from your fellow league members if you show up on draft day with a kicker based team name.

• Tucker right in the P*ssy
• Boswell that ends well
• The Crosby Show
• The Hauschka always wins
• Don’t be a Succop
• Gould on the ceiling

If you’re a fan of tennis, you’ve likely heard the name Alizé Cornet. If you’re not, you probably still heard the name thanks to a recent controversy at the U.S. Open. During a match, Cornet took the time to reverse her shirt during a delay. However, despite the fact that she was wearing a sports bra, Cornet was penalized for a code violation.

Here is the ridiculous moment in question.

For more photos of Alizé, check out the pictures below and be sure to head on over to Instagram and click follow to join the growing list of more than 103,000 fans who can’t wait to see her next move.

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US Open Officials Under Scrutiny For Treatment Of Alizé Cornet

In response to three of its cheerleaders taking a knee during the National Anthem last fall, Southern Illinois University has issued changes to its athletic code of conduct, inserting language prohibiting displays of activism while participating in games and/or events.

Some of the new language states:

“Members of the department including student-athletes cheerleaders and spirit members must remain neutral on any issue political in nature when wearing SIU official uniforms and when competing/performing in official department of athletics events and activities…Any display (verbal or non-verbal) of activism (either for or against) a political issue will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the program.”

Speaking to the Daily Egyptian, the student news site of Southern Illinois University, new athletics administrator Liz Jarnigan had this to say:

“We are just not wanting anybody who represents the department of athletics and wears the colors to get involved in heated discourse on one side or the other…It’s not the appropriate place and we are not wanting to make political statements of any kind when were representing the university, the Department of Athletics, any academic institution and southern Illinois in general.”

Alaysia Brandy, one of the cheerleaders who knelt during the fall, had stated that she had decided to not kneel again during the anthem before the new code of conduct had been issued. “It was already decided upon to not take a knee again because we accomplished what we were going for by bringing attention to our cause and now it’s time for change,” Brandy stated.

However, she stood by her opinion of why the protests were made in the first place. She said:

“Background checks on said police officers and when it does come down to them breaking the law and abusing their power they need to be held accountable to the fullest to show other officers you can’t get away with crime, that you can’t hide behind a badge,”

Last fall, as the protests surrounding the national anthem began to become a bigger controversy, Southern Illinois University attempted to hide the cheerleaders from the public eye. They were barred from courtside at basketball games and were brought out after the anthem had been sung.

The Southern Illinois Salukis begin their 2018 football season on Thursday, Aug. 29 against the Murray State Racers.

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Welcome to COED’s Quick Fix, a rundown and recap off all the news, stories and headlines that you need to know today. Whether it be pop culture, sports, news, college or lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.

This is the Quick Fix for Thursday, August 30, 2018.

Pop Culture

– Rotten Tomatoes is overhauling its review system:

Here's All The New Changes Coming To Rotten Tomatoes

Sports

– Here’s how to watch the Champions League group stage draw:

Here’s How To Watch The 2018 Champions League Draw Online

– The best 2018 Fantasy Football names:

Fantasy Football Team Names 2018: Best Funny Team Titles

News & Politics

– Columbia University administrator had a sexual relationship with a student, lawsuit claims:

Tom Harford: Full Story & Must-See Details Of Columbia University Dean

College

– Southern Illinois University bans displays of activism in response to anthem protests:

Southern Illinois Cheerleader Anthem Protests: Must-See Details

– Parents of students who died due to hazing deliver a powerful speech to 500 fraternity members:

Parents Of Students Who Died From Hazing Deliver Powerful Speech To Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Viral Randomness

Hottest of the Day

Song of the Day

Quote of the Day

“All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.” — John Fitzgerald Kennedy

You can follow Eric on Twitter @eric_italiano and on Instagram @ericitaliano

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It’s been quite the interesting year for rapper Meek Mill. He found himself at the center of the debate surrounding prison reform as many celebrities and public figures fought to get him released from jail. Meek was serving a sentence of 2-4 years for parole violations, following an arrest for assault.

As first reported by Complex, Meek Mill and his Dream Chasers team announced that they were donating 6,000 backpacks to students in need at 12 different Philadelphia public schools. Meek knows what it’s like to grow up without the resources necessary to get a proper education and he’s aiming to make sure that doesn’t happen to the next generation. He said:

“Growing up in Philly, I’ve watched families struggle to make ends meet and buy basic school supplies for their kids…Those memories stay with me and that’s why I’m committed to giving back to families in my hometown, putting smiles on kids’ faces and helping them start the school year on the right note with the right supplies.”

This isn’t the first time that Meek Mill has been involved with charity and giving back to his community. For the past five years — including while he was serving time in jail — Meek and his Dream Chasers donated turkeys to hundreds of families around Philadelphia, ensuring that they had a proper Thanksgiving dinner.

Philadelphia school superintendent Dr. William R. Hite said

“We are excited that so many of our students will have brand new backpacks and school supplies for this school year, and are grateful to Meek Mill and the Dream Chasers for giving back to the community. This visit is something our students won’t soon forget and is a wonderful way to kick off the new school year.”

Since getting out of jail, Meek has been involved a variety of foundations aimed at reforming the criminal justice system and how punishments are levied. He has also released some new music since his release, including a four-song EP titled Legend of Summer in July 2018.

Have you ever heard of Bella Harris? Well, now you have. Because Keke apparently doesn’t love Drake, the hip hop star is reportedly dating the 18-year-old model who has plenty of connections to the Hollywood world.

Bella’s father is Jim Jam, a producer who has worked with Terry Lewis and helped produce Janet Jackson’s music. Harris also previously worked with Rihanna and modeled for Fenty. If you didn’t know, Rihanna is one of Drake’s exes, making for some interesting conversation.

She also recently graduated high school in June, so Drake is starting them young.

For more photos of Bella, check out the pictures below and be sure to head on over to Instagram and click follow to join the growing list of more than 55,000 fans who can’t wait to see her next move.

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Back in December 2017, the United States Justice Department concluded that Harvard University’s use of affirmative action was “out of compliance” with federal law.

Now, eight months later, attorneys for the Department of Justice said the record of evidence shows Harvard’s race-based admissions process significantly disadvantages Asian-American applicants compared to applicants of other racial groups.

The DOJ released a 40-page statement of interest on Thursday, August 30.

“The evidence, moreover, shows that Harvard provides no meaningful criteria to cabin its use of race; uses a vague ‘personal rating’ that harms Asian-American applicants’ chances for admission and may be infected with racial bias; engages in unlawful racial balancing; and has never seriously considered race-neutral alternatives in its more than 45 years of using race to make admissions decisions,” the attorneys said.

In addition, The Hill reports the Department of Justice urged the court to reject Harvard’s request to issue a summary judgment in its favor without going to trial.

Affirmative action is the widely known policy of favoring members of a disadvantaged group of people who have suffered from past or current discrimination. It is meant to bridge inequalities in employment and pay, increase access to education, promote diversity, and redress apparent past wrongs, harms, or hindrances.

The Government Is Investigating Harvard For Violating Affirmative Action Laws

Reshmin Chowdhury is an English broadcaster who currently works for both BBC and BT Sport.

Chowdhury was born on December 16, 1997, and raised in London, England. She attended Woodford County High School for Girls and graduated from the University of Bath in 2000. In 2003, Chowdhury started studying at Harlow College.

Chowdhury is part of the presentation and reporting team at BBC Sport and a lead reporter for BT Sport’s coverage of the UEFA Champions League.

Part of her Champions League coverage was hosting the 2018 UEFA Awards and Champions League draw.

PFL MMA

The Professional Fighters League, formerly World Series of Fighting, returns on Thursday, Aug. 30, for PFL 7. In the main event, Smealinho Rama and Jamie Abdallah go head-to-head in a light heavyweight bout as the regular season marches on and we approach the postseason.

All of the information you need to catch PFL 7 from the opening bout can be seen below.

PFL 7: Fight Time & Viewing Details

Event: PFL 7: Rama vs Abdallah
Date: Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Venue: Ocean Resort Casino
Main Card Time: 9:00 P.M. EST
Broadcast: NBC Sports Network

How to Watch PFL 7 Live Stream Online

Your best bet for watching PFL 7 online via live stream is at NBC Sports. 

If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can live stream the game online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you’ll receive a full seven days free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.

If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the show through Sling TV. Sling TV is service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. The service’s Orange package includes FOX and costs $20 a month, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within a week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.

How to Watch PFL 7 On Your Tablet Or Phone

You can live stream the event on the NBC Sports app.

You can download the NBC Sports app on Google Play, Amazon, iTunes, and the Windows Store. The NBC Sports app is also available on the following devices: Apple TV, Roku, Android TV and Fire TV.

How To Live Stream PFL 7 Online Without Cable Subscription

You can also live stream the fights through Sling TV free trial.  Just click on the Sling website and click “Watch Now 7 Days Free” for the free trial. Choose the Sling Orange package, which costs $20 per month and comes with ESPN, along with many other sports channels.

PFL 7 Fight Card

MAIN CARD (NBCSN, 9 p.m. ET)

• Smealinho Rama (203.6) vs. Jamie Abdallah (205)
• Bazigit Ataev (204) vs. Sean O’Connell (205.2)
• Alexandre Bezerra (146) vs. Magomed Idrisov (145.8)
• Paul Bradley (171) vs. Handesson Ferreira (170.4)
• Caio Alencar (256) vs. Mike Kyle (220.2)

PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook Live, 7 p.m. ET)

• Caio Magalhaes (186) vs. Sadibou Sy (185)
• Jason Butcher (202) vs. Emiliano Sordi (204)
• Muhammed DeReese (245.2) vs. LeRoy Johnson (264.6)
• Saidyokub Kakharamonov (141) vs. Omar Nurmagomedov (140)
• Robert Hale (170.4) vs. Ramazan Kuramagomedov (171)