"Mark Fuhrman, a former LAPD detective whose actions helped shape the O. J. Simpson murder case, has passed away at 74 after a battle with throat cancer. He died on May 12 in Idaho, where he had lived since leaving the police force. The coroner’s office confirmed his death, but no official statement
A group of Democratic senators is pushing back against Kurt Olsen, the White House’s election security lead, over concerns about his extended time in the job. They argue Olsen has been working beyond the legal limit for temporary government roles. Olsen was first brought in as a special government e
Back in the 1980s, getting Michael Jackson to a basketball game was like summoning a force of nature. Magic Johnson once recalled how the singer’s presence turned a normal sports event into controlled chaos. Fans rushed from all directions, forcing officials to pause the game just to clear a safe ex
Fran McCaffery spent 15 years coaching Iowa basketball, turning the team into a regular NCAA Tournament contender and earning a solid 297-207 record. But his time in Iowa City ended badly, partly because of friction with local media personalities. The most well-known was Gary Dolphin, the long-time
The article starts by pointing out that chasing endless economic growth is not a solution for the planet’s limits. A United Nations report, led by António Guterres, calls for new measures that look beyond GDP. It suggests 31 indicators—many tied to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals—to capture h
Claudine Longet started in Paris but found fame in America during the swinging sixties. She sang on TV shows and even acted in a famous comedy movie that later inspired another comedian’s spoof. Her biggest hit in music came from a Beach Boys cover decades later when it played in a popular TV series
The rivalry between Texas and Ole Miss is heating up even before the teams meet on the field. In a recent press conference, Texas’ head coach said that a student at Ole Miss could earn a degree by taking “basket weaving. ” The comment drew sharp criticism from fans who felt it belittled the un
Stephen A. Smith, known for his strong voice on sports shows, has voiced a clear wish to bring Shannon Sharpe back into ESPN’s lineup. Smith says the network knows his desire, but the final call rests with senior executives who oversee staffing decisions. A year ago, Sharpe was let go after a law
A movie ticket from long ago is making headlines in Brazil, but it’s not about the film itself. The ticket is tied to a politician whose late father once faced legal trouble. The son called it unimportant at first, but later admitted he showed it to a banker years back. Why does a single ticket keep
South Carolina just wrapped up its 2026 legislative session, and with it, the state’s top public health official is packing up his desk. Dr. Ed Simmer, who took charge of the Department of Public Health during the pandemic, left the building on May 14 when the legislature refused to give him a perma
