The Minnesota Vikings have spent months searching for a new general manager, but the search might soon wrap up. Since early 2026, Rob Brzezinski has been running things as the interim GM after the team decided to let go of the previous leader. Now that the draft is over, the Vikings are narrowing do
The 2026 Met Gala got more attention for its sponsors than its fashion this year. Critics argue that when a tech billionaire like Jeff Bezos drops millions to fund an arts event, it raises questions about influence and access. Some see it as a way for the ultra-rich to shape culture while avoiding t
A former U. S. Representative from Florida has been found guilty of secretly lobbying on behalf of the Venezuelan government, a case that revealed surprising ties between U. S. officials and a foreign regime. The trial lasted six weeks in Miami, where the defendant testified that he had been paid
The share price of EZCORP has almost doubled in the last year and is now at a level not seen in ten years. Analysts keep saying “buy, ” but some people think the stock is too expensive. Still, the company’s plan to grow into new markets and keep demand for pawn loans high keeps optimism alive. EZ
The weekend in Metro Detroit started with a sharp cold snap. A freeze warning covered the whole Lower Peninsula, and overnight temperatures were expected to drop into the mid-20s to low 30s. In the city, the warning lasted from midnight to 8 a. m. Saturday. Clear skies overnight helped temperatures
A 46-year-old Atlanta Hawks finance exec, Lester T. Jones Jr. , got 3 years and 5 months in prison for turning his employer’s money into his personal piggy bank. Instead of tracking the team’s cash, he put it toward watches, designer clothes, and vacations—including $80, 000 trips to the Bahamas and
Lebanon is caught in a tug-of-war between its leaders over whether to hold direct peace talks with Israel. While some officials, including President Aoun, see negotiations as a way to end years of conflict, others, like Speaker Berri, reject face-to-face discussions, fearing they could fuel more vio
Lester T. Jones Jr. , once a senior finance officer for the Atlanta Hawks, was sentenced to three years and five months behind bars after stealing roughly $3. 7 million from the team. The money was siphoned through false expense claims and personal use of corporate credit cards, according to fede
Lester T. Jones Jr. once held a fancy title: senior vice president of finance for the Atlanta Hawks. His real job was to manage corporate credit cards and handle expense reports. Between March 2016 and June 2025, he had full access to team money. Instead of sticking to basics, Jones turned the franc
In the quiet village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon, a sudden air attack left two soldiers wounded and three rescue workers trapped beneath rubble. Lebanese army officials confirmed the injuries, while civil defense reports say a joint effort is underway to free those buried. The Israeli forces
