Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to a stampede at a religious festival in northern India, authorities said Wednesday, leaving at least 121 people dead as the faithful surged toward the preacher to touch him and chaos ensued. Five of those died on Wednesday morning, local official Manish Chaudhry said, and 28 people […]
Biden blames European trips for debate flop, despite long huddle at Camp David: ‘Almost fell asleep onstage’
President Biden is now blaming a recent series of trips to Europe for his rocky performance at the presidential debate, telling an audience at a campaign fundraiser in Virginia last night that he “wasn’t very smart” for “traveling around the world a couple times” beforehand. Biden spoke as pressure remains high Wednesday morning for the […]
Democratic donors unsure if Biden campaign can continue: reports
Democratic donors are torn about the future viability of President Biden’s presidential campaign, according to reports. The president held a campaign call with top fundraising chairs and donors on Monday evening, during which his staff addressed the disastrous debate performance that sparked widespread anxiety about his mental capacity. “It was good, honest assessment – no […]
Greg Larson, who played for Giants and earned Pro Bowl nod, dead at 84
Greg Larson, a former NFL offensive lineman who played 13 seasons with the New York Giants and earned one Pro Bowl selection, died last month. He was 84. Larson died at a Minnesota senior living home with his wife of 63 years, Joey, by his side on June 20, according to an obituary. The cause […]
LeBron James agrees to 2-year deal with Lakers: report
LeBron James reportedly agreed to a new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. James will sign a two-deal deal worth $104 million, which includes a no-trade clause, ESPN reported. The deal comes one day after his son, Bronny, was introduced as a member of the Lakers for the first time following the NBA […]
Angel Reese cries tears of joy after learning of WNBA All-Star nod: ‘It’s just a blessing’
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is heading to this year’s WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, and after her team’s victory on Tuesday night, she was told the news just before her post-game media session. She could not hold back her emotions as she sat down, wiping back tears while explaining to reporters why she was […]
Aces’ A’ja Wilson discusses ‘energy’ shift in WNBA after Caitlin Clark conversation got ‘too gossipy’
Caitlin Clark, once again, brought fans to the seats on Tuesday night. Despite her Indiana Fever losing their fourth game out of their last five, and her dropping only 13 points (she did hand out 11 assists), over 20,000 people packed the T-Mobile Center in Las Vegas to see her take on the defending WNBA […]
MSNBC host gushes over Biden in fawning interview with White House spokesman: ‘You don’t have to persuade me’
MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace unabashedly gushed over President Biden during a Tuesday interview with White House Counsel spokesman Ian Sams. The former communications director for President George W. Bush heaped praise on Biden’s “historically successful” leadership as questions mount about his fitness for office following his devastating debate performance. Wallace began the segment with questions […]
July 4 travel forecast: Experts give best, worst times to hit road during ‘busiest ever’ holiday rush
With record numbers of people expected to drive and fly during the week surrounding Independence Day, those traveling for the holiday should prepare for heavy traffic and delays. Nearly 71 million people are expected to travel between June 29 and July 7 around the Fourth of July, according to AAA estimates – that’s 5% more […]
Germany counters antisemitism in new citizenship law requiring the recognition of Israel’s right to exist
Germany is tackling antisemitism by requiring all new citizenship applicants to affirm Israel’s right to exist in order to receive naturalization. The move came into effect Thursday under changes made to Germany’s citizenship law as Berlin looks to clamp down on rising antisemitism amid Israel’s war against Hamas. “If you want to be naturalized in […]