The Texas Rangers have made a big move, trading Marcus Semien to the New York Mets. This trade is part of a bigger plan to change things up. The Rangers also let go of some other key players, like Adolis García and Jonah Heim. Semien, who is 35, was a big part of the Rangers for four seasons. He signed a huge contract and won some major awards. But his performance dr...
Late-night host Stephen Colbert raised eyebrows by questioning whether President Donald Trump truly signed a bill to release the Epstein files. He pointed out that the signing happened off-camera, fueling speculation about the authenticity of the action. Colbert humorously suggested that Trump might have used an autopen, a machine that replicates signatures, similar...
In a surprising turn of events, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon won't have to pay a huge $9. 8 million fine. This fine was for breaking campaign finance rules during the 2024 election. The State Board of Elections couldn't agree on the fine, so it didn't go through. The fine came after reports showed Harmon's campaign took in way more money than allowed. The ru...
A fresh update has arrived for Seven Knights Idle Adventure, bringing a thrilling crossover with The Swordmaster’s Son. This collaboration introduces new heroes and limited-time events, giving players plenty to explore. The update kicks off with Jin Runcandel, a legendary character from The Swordmaster’s Son. Jin is the youngest member of a powerful swordmaster clan...
The College of the Canyons (COC) basketball team made a strong statement at the recent Clash at Canyons tournament. They secured two impressive victories to claim the championship. The first win came against Barstow College, with a final score of 87-59. The next day, they faced Cuyamaca College in the final and won 87-66. COC's freshman Thomas Pickens was a standout...
Paul DePodesta is switching teams again, this time leaving the Cleveland Browns to join the Colorado Rockies as their new head of baseball operations. This move marks a return to baseball for DePodesta, who has spent the last seven years in the NFL. Before that, he worked in various roles for several MLB teams, including the Indians, A's, Dodgers, Padres, and Mets. ...
Health insurance prices are going up, and it's not good news for many people. The government recently showed the new prices for health plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 30 states. On average, prices are increasing by about 30% in states where the federal government manages the plans, and 17% in states that handle their own markets. Most of the over 20 mil...
In a recent crackdown, federal authorities have exposed a sophisticated poker rigging operation linked to New York City's infamous Mafia families. This high-tech scheme, which spanned six years, allegedly involved members and associates of the Genovese, Gambino, Bonanno, and Lucchese crime families. The operation, known as "Operation Royal Flush, " has led to the ind...
The Timberwolves faced a tough night against the Lakers, falling short due to a lackluster defensive performance. Luka Doncic was the standout player, scoring an impressive 49 points, along with 11 rebounds and 8 assists. The Wolves started strong, leading by 11 points in the first quarter, but their defense fell apart after that. Coach Chris Finch expressed his dis...
Mississippi lawmakers are diving deep into the school choice discussion, aiming to draft legislation that could reshape education funding in the state. The Mississippi House Select Committee on Education Freedom, led by House Speaker Jason White and co-chaired by Reps. Rob Roberson and Jansen Owen, is exploring ways to allow government funding for private or religiou...