ESPN host Stephen A. Smith ended his radio show Thursday by predicting that no Democratic candidate has a real chance of beating a potential Republican presidential ticket of Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In response to a listener’s question about which Democratic lawmaker could take …
Read More »Three former Eastern Michigan basketball players defied sports betting probe, NCAA says
At least three former Eastern Michigan men’s basketball players refused to cooperate with the NCAA’s investigation into questionable sports betting activities, the governing body of college athletics announced Friday. Several games from the 2024-25 season fall within the probe’s scope. The NCAA imaged the personal phones of Jalin Billingsley, Da’Sean …
Read More »Convicted felon federally charged after threatening Atlanta airport while armed with AR-15 rifle
A Georgia man accused of threatening to “shoot up” Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been federally charged after authorities say he arrived at the busy travel hub with an AR-15-style rifle and dozens of rounds of ammunition in his truck. Convicted felon Billy Joe Cagle, 49, was charged in a …
Read More »Tourists flock to see iconic landmark finally free of scaffolding after 200 years
For the first time in 200 years, visitors can see Greece’s most iconic historic landmark free of scaffolding. But anyone who’s interested needs to act fast to catch the view. The Parthenon temple, which sits upon Athens’ famed Acropolis Hill, has been the subject of continuous restoration efforts since the …
Read More »Best luggage deals: Save up to 60% on Samsonite, American Tourister and Calpak
Make sure your luggage is ready before holiday travel sneaks up on you. We’ve uncovered the best deals on checked bags, carry-ons, personal items and more. Whether you’re heading home for the holidays or planning your next big escape, these are the best suitcase and luggage deals worth grabbing now. …
Read More »US kills 6 suspected narco-terrorists in overnight strike on alleged drug smuggling boat, Hegseth says
President Donald Trump directed a nighttime U.S. strike on a suspected Tren de Aragua vessel in the Caribbean Sea, killing six alleged narco-terrorists, the administration announced. “Overnight, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Tren de …
Read More »Israel confirms how hostage Tal Haimi died, with 15 bodies remaining in Gaza
Israel identified the remains of a deceased hostage returned from Gaza as Sgt. Maj. Tal Haimi, the commander of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak’s rapid response team. Haimi was 41 years old at the time of his death. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Haimi was killed in combat while defending …
Read More »'AI Homeless Man' TikTok prank sparks parental panic, juvenile arrests
A viral TikTok trend known as the “AI Homeless Man Prank” is spurring parental panic and prompting police response across the country, as users create AI-altered images showing a homeless man inside their homes. In one video with more than 2 million views,adistraught mother told her son to “let them …
Read More »New Jersey Dems snub endorsing socialist candidate Mamdani as gubernatorial election looms
Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral race to lead New York City as a self-described democratic socialist has emerged as one of the most high-profile elections of the 2025 off-year cycle. But across the Hudson River in New Jersey, Mamdani’s race has stayed out of the spotlight, as the Garden State’s gubernatorial election …
Read More »James Comey seeks to dismiss his criminal case, citing 'vindictive' prosecution
Lawyers for former FBI director James Comey asked a federal judge Monday to dismiss his criminal case on the grounds of “vindictive and selective” prosecution, citing what they argued is President Donald Trump’s personal animus towards Comey, and what they alleged was the unlawful appointment of the U.S. attorney who …
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