The ratings numbers are in for this past Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House lawn, and by almost any realistic metric they represent a success. Those key words — “almost” and “realistic” — are doing some important work. We’ll get into that momentarily. But let’s take it one step at a time. The … Read more
Super producer Tay Keith, whose resume includes collaborations with Future, Travis Scott, and Beyoncé, was found dead in his Nashville apartment on Thursday afternoon. He was 29. A statement by the Metro Nashville Police Department said that no foul play is suspected in the death of the Grammy-nominated artist, born Brytavious Chambers. “He was found … Read more
CHICAGO, June 18 (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Barack Obama, celebrating a new museum and civic center dedicated to his eight years in the White House, called on Americans to resist the forces of political cynicism and division and instead embrace “our shared responsibilities as citizens.” The 44th U.S. president, who left office nearly a … Read more
President Trump is set to bid farewell to the British royals as they bring their four-day tour of the U.S. to a close today. King Charles III and Queen Camilla will meet with Trump and first lady Melania Trump this morning, after wrapping up their time in New York at the King’s Trust gala at … Read more
Former CNN journalist Don Lemon was arrested early Friday morning in connection with an incident in which anti-ICE protesters disrupted a service at a Minnesota church, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi. The incident unfolded on Jan. 18, when protesters entered Cities Church in St. Paul. The protesters said one of the pastors is the … Read more
A federal judge in New York has dismissed the death-eligible counts from Luigi Mangione’s indictment on Friday. The same federal judge declined to suppress evidence seized from Mangione’s backpack. Mangione, who is accused of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan in December 2024, has pleaded not guilty to state and federal … Read more
A librarian from Ripley, West Virginia, has been arrested and charged after local law enforcement said she used social media. in a way that allegedly crossed from controversial political commentary into a criminal terroristic threat. The case has drawn attention nationally due to the nature of the alleged conduct and the political figure referenced. The woman at the … Read more
U.S. Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested on a speeding charge after allegedly driving more than 100 mph in Florida Thursday. Authorities said Richardson was driving 104 mph and dangerously passing other motorists on the highway. It is the latest controversy in a growing series of off-track issues for the American gold medalist. In August, … Read more
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration on Thursday to prevent the potential spread of the New World screwworm fly into the Lone Star State, as he seeks to better protect livestock and wildlife. The governor’s declaration allows the Texas New World Screwworm Response Team to use all state government prevention and response resources to … Read more
A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze. Hours later, the calf, fed and fluffed, took a spot on the couch with the Sorrell family’s two children. Their mom, Macey Sorrell, snapped some photos and later posted … Read more