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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
4 Bills games named among 'most watchable' during 2025 NFL season
Since the Buffalo Bills have climbed to the top of power ranking charts throughout the NFL world over the past few years, Because of that, a lot of eyes are attracted to Buffalo when the Bills are playing, especially when their foe in certain games are just as talented. This is reflected in the way Buffalo's schedule is pieced together with multiple prime-time games. has furthered this logic as well. recently examined the most watchable games on the 2025 schedule. Using their BWI (Bookies Watchable Index), four Bills contests next season land on the top-25 most-watchable list. Here's all four of those Bills games: 22. Bengals at Bills (Week 14) BWI index: 54.7. 5. Chiefs at Bills (Week 5) BWI index: 64.5. 4. Ravens at Bills (Week 1) BWI index: 65.625. 3. Eagles at Bills (Week 17) BWI index: 66.75.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Bears have two of the least watchable games in 2025
The Chicago Bears are gearing up for an exciting 2025 season, but there will be no shortage of challenges given their second-most difficult strength of schedule that features slates against the AFC North, NFC East and two contests agains the rest of the NFC North. recently examined the most and least watchable games on the 2025 schedule. And while the Bears didn't have any games make the most-watchable list, they had two contests on the least-watchable list -- the Bears' Week 10 game against the New York Giants and Chicago's Week 15 contest against the Cleveland Browns. Using their BWI (Bookies Watchable Index), the Bears-Browns game received a a score of 30.7 while Chicago's least watchable game is against the Giants (30.35). While there's plenty of excitement surrounding the Bears heading into 2025, due in large part to the duo of Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams, the same can't be said for their opponents on this list, New York and Cleveland. The Giants finished with a 3-14 record, which earned them the fourth overall selection in edge rusher Abdul Carter. Meanwhile, the Browns are also coming off a 3-14 campaign, where they landed defensive tackle Mason Graham at fifth overall. Both teams have questions, particularly at the quarterback position, while expectations are high for Williams in Year 2. While the Bears have one of the most difficult schedules in the league, including games against the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles, there are some winnable games on the schedule that should help make head coach Ben Johnson's first year a success. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
CBS News
6 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Jim Obergefell, whose Maryland same-sex marriage led to Supreme Court legalization, warns ruling "is not safe"
Ten years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, and the case began with a couple who got married on the tarmac at BWI Airport. WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren spoke to the lead plaintiff, Jim Obergefel,l a decade after the ruling. He says marriage equality is under attack. Supreme Court decision day On June 26, 2015, people camped outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., waiting for the ruling that could change history. And it did. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, and the case began with a couple who got married on the tarmac at BWI Airport. CBS News Baltimore When my case number was read, I just jumped up in my seat a little bit and immediately started crying," Obergefell told CBS News moments after the decision. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, and the case began with a couple who got married on the tarmac at BWI Airport. CBS News A decade later, Obergefell spoke candidly about the impact. "I think about the families that have formed, the people who have been able to say, 'I love you, I choose you. I will love, honor and protect you,'" he said. "And I think about the kids who have a future where, before, they might not have seen one for themselves. I think about a young woman in Tennessee who told me that if it weren't for Obergefell v. Hodges – if it weren't for that marriage equality decision – she would have committed suicide." His comments come as the Trump administration recently announced the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will end its line dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth by July 17. Married at BWI Airport The road to equality began at BWI Marshall Airport more than two years earlier when Obergefell and his longtime partner, John Arthur, got married on a medical jet on the tarmac in Anne Arundel County. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, and the case began with a couple who got married on the tarmac at BWI Airport. Jim Obergefell At the time, Arthur was in the last stages of ALS. Friends paid $14,000 to charter the plane. "The nurse and the two pilots left the airplane so we could have some privacy, and with John's Aunt Paulette officiating, we got to say, 'I thee wed,' and that's all we wanted to do," Obergefell said. "We just wanted to get married. We wanted to exist in the eyes of our government, and we wanted John to die a married man." While there were other states that recognized same-sex marriage at that time, they came to Maryland for one simple reason. "Maryland was the only state that did not require both of us to appear in person to apply for a marriage license. And for me, that really helped keep John at home safe and comfortable. I could go by myself to get the marriage license. I did not have to take John with me at that point. We did not have to find a place to stay overnight or anything else. I could get that marriage license, and then, all John and I would have to do is get to Maryland for the ceremony," Obergefell said. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, and the case began with a couple who got married on the tarmac at BWI Airport. Jim Obergefell Battle at home The couple soon discovered another problem after a civil rights attorney in their home state read about their marriage and reached out to them. "He came to our home with a blank Ohio death certificate, and he said, 'Do you guys understand? When John dies, his last record as a person—his death certificate—will be wrong because of the Ohio state-level Defense of Marriage Act. The state will completely disregard your lawful marriage in Maryland, and when they fill this out, they will say John was unmarried at the time he died, and Jim, your name will not be there as his surviving spouse.'" Obergefell and Arthur sued. "Eleven days after we got married, I was in court for the hearing on our case, and that very same day, federal Judge Timothy Black ruled in our favor and said, 'Ohio, when John dies, you must complete his death certificate correctly,'" Obergefell said. Ohio then appealed and won a victory, Obergefell recalled, "setting us up for our appeal to the Supreme Court, and Ohio fought that all the way to the Supreme Court." His husband died before seeing their victory in Washington, D.C. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, and the case began with a couple who got married on the tarmac at BWI Airport. Jim Obergefell Remembering John Arthur Hellgren asked what Obergefell wants the public to remember about his late husband. "When we decided to file our lawsuit, he gave me his ok to take time away from him. He was dying of ALS, and he was in at-home hospice care fully bedridden, and he knew doing this—filing a lawsuit—would take me away from him, but it was important for him—to him—for us to exist, so he gave me his permission to take time away to fight this fight," he said. Obergefell described Arthur as charming, funny and generous. "He just was one of those people who would walk into a room filled with others—people he'd never met—and by the time he left that room, he had talked to every single person, he charmed them beyond compare," Obergefell said. "And he just was so funny. I mean, we still laugh, friends and I. We still laugh about some of the things John would say, and I was fortunate enough to meet him, to fall in love with him and to have him love me back." In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, and the case began with a couple who got married on the tarmac at BWI Airport. Jim Obergefell "Marriage is not Safe" Obergefell is still fighting. Some conservative justices have called for the nation's highest court to review the landmark marriage decision. "We've had two Supreme Court justices point blank say they want to overturn Obergefell, so no one should think marriage is safe. We have state legislatures passing resolutions calling on the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality. We have religious organizations doing the same thing," Obergefell said. "Marriage is not safe, and I think anyone who says it is, I think they're fooling themselves." Earlier this month, the Southern Baptist Convention voted to fight to overturn Obergefell's case no matter how long it takes. "It just makes me angry, and I simply don't understand it. Our marriages don't harm anyone else," Obergefell said. "We absolutely cannot assume marriage is settled law. People thought that about abortion rights, and after 49 years, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. So, if a right that people enjoyed for 49 years can be overturned by this court, a right we are just coming up on 10 years of having is at risk." Still, he has hope for the future—and no regrets about being the face of the case that legalized same-sex marriage. "I can't think of a single thing I would do differently," Obergefell said. "John and I reacted to a situation we found ourselves in. We made a decision—a decision we had never once in our lives considered—but it was the right decision." Obergefell said there is "power in hope." "We need to find hope these days, because there are a lot of reasons for us to feel disheartened, to feel afraid. And we need that hope," he told Hellgren. "And for anyone out there who is feeling discouraged or afraid, terrified, I understand. I get it. I'm there with you but just know that I and millions of other people are continuing the fight to make things better for others." Ruling Resonates Even today, Obergefell said the words of the ruling in his favor resonate. "That last page of the decision is something that I know by heart. I joke that it feels like there's a law that was passed that said that last page must be included in every queer marriage ceremony—and also a lot of straight marriage ceremonies. And it's a beautiful piece of writing, and what I love about it is, it talks to what marriage means and why it's important to people." He is referring to what Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in his 5-4 majority opinion, "No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice and family. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were. As some of the petitioners in these cases demonstrate, marriage embodies a love that may endure even past death. It would misunderstand these men and women to say they disrespect the idea of marriage. Their plea is that they do respect it, respect it so deeply that they seek to find its fulfillment for themselves. Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization's oldest institutions. They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right." Marriage equality in Maryland Maryland legalized same-sex marriage in January 2013 after a statewide referendum. The fight for equality began long before that vote. Pioneering couple Gita Deane and Lisa Polyak filed a lawsuit a decade earlier. While they were unsuccessful before Maryland's highest court at the time, their legal battle laid the groundwork. The couple recently spoke to WJZ about their journey. "I think we were on an education and awareness campaign in this state," Deane said. "I think it's important for people to see that we are their neighbors. Our children are in their schools. Their own children might be LGBT, and the fear needs to go away. We can all link arms and move forward together."
CBS News
25-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Extreme heat continues Wednesday across Maryland
Dangerous levels of heat and humidity will continue across Maryland Wednesday with high temperatures reaching the upper 90s to near 100°. While record highs may stay safe today, the heat will remain extreme, especially when combined with the tropical humidity. Everyone is advised to continue taking heat precautions seriously, as the temperatures will be dangerous even to healthy individuals. Baltimore has declared a Code Red extreme heat alert through Thursday, June 26. Extreme heat and humidity continue across Maryland The combination of near triple-digit heat and elevated humidity levels has prompted the WJZ First Alert Weather team to continue an Alert Day for Wednesday, June 25. We'll once again be monitoring near-record heat. Our normal high temperatures for late June are in the upper 80s. BWI reached 98° Tuesday afternoon, two degrees shy of the 2010 record. Meanwhile, the Inner Harbor surpassed the century mark for another day, peaking at 105° Tuesday. Wednesday will also feature dangerous heat, but high temperatures should fall just shy of 100°. BWI's record high for June 25th is 99° from 1997 and right now our forecast calls for us to be a degree or two short of that record. The warmest low temperature on record for that same date is 78°, set in 1875. Records for the Baltimore area go back to 1872. Regardless of whether we see new records on Wednesday, prepare for more highly uncomfortable levels of heat and humidity statewide. Feels like temperatures will be between 100° and as high as 110° for most. While this will be a couple of degrees lower than days past, it'll still be dangerous if you don't prepare. Isolated strong and possibly drenching thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon and evening, and another, possibly higher, chance of storms comes on Thursday. Hot for the Orioles game this evening The Orioles will finish out their series with the Rangers this evening. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. and the game looks hot and steamy. Temperatures will start off in the lower 90s, but feels like temperatures will remain in the upper 90s. While there could be an isolated thunderstorm, this is a rather slim chance. Worst case scenario there could be a brief rain delay. The first 15,000 people in attendance tonight will receive a free Orioles pride jersey in honor of pride night at Oriole Park. By the time the game ends, temperatures will still be in the middle 80s with a very muggy feel to the air. Current heat alerts in Maryland Heat is the number one weather-related cause of death in the United States. Please take the Alert Days seriously, especially if you will be outdoors now through Wednesday evening. As the extreme heat continues, additional heat alerts will be active across much of Maryland: The Eastern Shore is under an extreme heat warning through Wednesday at 8 p.m. A heat advisory is in effect for central Maryland starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday through 9 p.m.. Feels like temperatures could approach 110° for these areas. Regardless of whether or not your neighborhood is under an alert, the entire area will be extremely hot and humid, even overnight. Low temperatures in the 70s and 80s are warm enough, but with high levels of moisture, we'll wake up already feeling like the mid-80s again on Wednesday. Beating the heat during this Maryland heat wave Here are a few ways to stay safe and healthy while working outside during extreme heat: Wear loose-fitting, light colored clothing Avoid being in the direct rays of the sun Take frequent breaks if you plan to be outdoors Drink lots of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. Two liters of water a day is recommended Remember pets and the elderly in the heat Make sure ceiling fans are circulating counterclockwise to circulate cooler air downward In preparation for the unusually hot weather, Baltimore City's Health Department is declaring its first 'Code Red Extreme' Heat Alert. The alert begins Sunday and runs through the middle of the week. A list of cooling centers is available HERE. Late week storms then brief relief Friday Thursday should be the last day of this current heat wave. While extreme heat warnings are not likely Thursday, we're still forecasting hot and steamy temperatures. Highs Thursday afternoon will reach the lower 90s with heat index values close to 100°. A cold front will continue to sag south Thursday afternoon sparking off numerous showers and thunderstorms. A few of these storms could be strong to severe with locally damaging winds. The greater risk from these storms may be localized flash flooding given the high humidity values and potentially slow-moving storm motions. Some neighborhoods could receive locally a quick 1 to 3 inches of rain while other neighborhoods will receive far less from these hit or miss storms. Friday will be much cooler as the cold front sinks south of us. High temperatures may not even reach 80° in some neighborhoods. There is the chance of showers Friday, especially during the morning. Steamy summer weekend across Maryland with more storms The upcoming weekend will turn hotter and more muggy once again as the cold front that brought relief Friday lifts north as a warm front. Expect variable clouds with hot and muggy weather Saturday and Sunday. Widely scattered to scattered thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon and evening hours. These storms will be of the hit or miss variety, so not every neighborhood will get wet. Neighborhoods that do receive storms could receive locally heavy rainfall, cloud to ground lightning, and gusty winds. Highs over the weekend will be steamy. Saturday's highs will climb toward the upper 80s. Sunday's high temperatures will reach 90°, but with high humidity levels, feels like temperatures will top out in the middle to upper 90s.
CBS News
22-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Alert Days in effect as temperatures near triple digits
Welcome to Sunday! BWI-Marshall peaked at 90° on Saturday afternoon and we're forecasting even warmer temperatures for Sunday afternoon. Highs across the area reach the mid to upper 90s. WJZ Alert days in place for dangerous heat The combination of near triple digit heat and elevated humidity levels have prompted the WJZ First Alert Weather team to issue Alert Days for Sunday through Wednesday of this week. Maximum temperatures will peak close to 100° each of those days with Monday and Tuesday the most likely afternoons to surpass that mark. This could rival high temperature records at BWI. Heat is the number one weather-related cause of death in the United States. Please take the Alert Days seriously, especially if you will be outdoors in the next couple of days. A heat advisory is in place west of Baltimore for Frederick, Washington, as well as parts of Allegany and Montgomery Counties today from noon to 8 pm for heat indices up to 105°. With warmer air on the way early in the work week, additional heat alerts will be active across much of Maryland: A heat advisory will go into effect for Talbot, Caroline, Kent and Queen Anne's counties starting 8 am on Monday through 8 pm Tuesday evening. An extreme heat watch for the rest of the state will go into effect at 11 am Monday morning through 9 pm Monday evening. Feels like temperatures will approach 110° for these areas. Regardless of whether or not your neighborhood is in an alert, the entire area will be extremely hot and humid. A few ways to stay safe and healthy while working outside during extreme heat - Wear loose fitting, light colored clothing Take frequent breaks if you plan to be outdoors Drink lots of water, even if you don't feel thirsty Remember pets and the elderly in the heat In preparation for the unusually hot weather, Baltimore City's Health Department is declaring its first 'Code Red Extreme' Heat Alert. The alert begins Sunday and runs through the middle of the week. A list of available cooling centers is listed on the city's website. Sunday storms possible Sunday afternoon may also see an isolated shower or storm develop as a system moves in from the north. If we do see wet weather, we have a low-end risk for a stronger storm, as well. A level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather is in place for much of the Baltimore area and the Maryland Eastern Shore. Damaging winds and larger hail would be the greatest threat if severe weather materializes anywhere in Maryland. Heat eases later in the week Temperatures eventually begin to slowly ease away from the century mark late in the upcoming week. This will also come with increased shower and storm chances thanks to a front expected to inch closer to the Maryland-Pennsylvania state line from the north. We're still forecasting highs in the low 90s Friday into the final weekend of June.
