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Sports 22 January 2026

NFL Fines Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair $11K for ‘Stop the Genocide’ Message on Eye Black

The NFL fined Houston Texans’ linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair $11,593 for wearing eye black with the phrase ‘stop the genocide’ during a wild card game, citing a violation of uniform rules. His message referenced Israel’s assault on Gaza, which has resulted in over 71,000 Palestinians martyred since October 2023.

Sports 22 January 2026

Police Question Former Miami Beach Candidate Over Criticism of Pro-Israel Mayor

Raquel Pacheco, a former Miami Beach and Florida Senate candidate, was questioned by police over a Facebook post criticizing Mayor Steven Meiner’s support for Israel. Officers called the post concerning but left without incident. Pacheco voiced fears about free speech infringement, while police said the visit aimed to assess any potential threat without making accusations.