Day: June 17, 2025

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles calls off speed showdown against Tyreek Hill, cites ‘personal reasons’Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles calls off speed showdown against Tyreek Hill, cites ‘personal reasons’

In February, Super Bowl winner and speedy wide receiver Tyreek Hill and the “world’s fastest man,” Noah Lyles, appeared to reach an agreement.  While the two sports stars agreed to square off in a race to determine who really is the fastest, the highly anticipated event won’t actually happen, according to Lyles.  The 27-year-old, who […] ...

Joe Biden crashes Amazon’s ‘Reacher’ set during police chase sceneJoe Biden crashes Amazon’s ‘Reacher’ set during police chase scene

Former President Joe Biden and his family crashed the set of the action series “Reacher” on Monday morning. CBS Philadelphia reported that Biden, his wife Jill and his son Hunter surprised the cast and crew of the Amazon Prime series in Philadelphia as they shot a police chase.  HughE Dillon, a local photographer who was […] ...

NCAA baseball team stopped caring about winning to focus on Jesus – then went to the World SeriesNCAA baseball team stopped caring about winning to focus on Jesus – then went to the World Series

College baseball nearly saw a miracle at Messiah University this year.  The Messiah Falcons made a run all the way to the Division III World Series championship game on June 5 in one of the most historic seasons in program history.  But for coach Phillip Shallenberger and his team, the goal wasn’t even to get […] ...

Tyrese Haliburton faces MRI for calf strain before critical NBA Finals Game 6: reportTyrese Haliburton faces MRI for calf strain before critical NBA Finals Game 6: report

The Indiana Pacers may be without one of their stars heading into a must-win Game 6 at home in the NBA Finals on Thursday night.  Tyrese Haliburton, who has been pivotal in the Pacers’ playoffs success, is believed to have suffered a right calf strain, and ESPN reported an MRI is needed to determine its […] ...

New analysis projects Social Security’s COLA for 2026 will be higher than previous estimatesNew analysis projects Social Security’s COLA for 2026 will be higher than previous estimates

A new analysis projects the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for next year will be higher than previously projected. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) released its estimate for the 2026 COLA based on May inflation data and projected that it will be 2.5%, up from the prior month’s estimate of 2.4% and the March […] ...

Man arrested near ‘No Kings’ protest allegedly had stash of pipe bombs at homeMan arrested near ‘No Kings’ protest allegedly had stash of pipe bombs at home

A West Chester, Pennsylvania, man arrested near a “No Kings” protest on Saturday has allegedly been found to be in possession of seven pipe bombs at his home, according to police. The West Chester Police Department said 31-year-old Kevin Krebs was arrested on Saturday after members of the public told officers a man with a […] ...

Alleged Chinese scheme to influence 2020 election for Biden being probed by FBI, Senate Judiciary CommitteeAlleged Chinese scheme to influence 2020 election for Biden being probed by FBI, Senate Judiciary Committee

Allegations that the Chinese Communist Party manufactured fake driver’s licenses and shipped them to the U.S. in a scheme to influence the 2020 presidential election in favor of Joe Biden are being investigated by the Senate Judiciary Committee after the FBI revealed its own probe into the potential bombshell Monday night. FBI Director Kash Patel […] ...

DOJ seeks to keep anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil detained in Louisiana immigration jailDOJ seeks to keep anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil detained in Louisiana immigration jail

Department of Justice attorneys asked a federal judge on Tuesday to reject anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil’s request for authorities to release him or transfer him from an immigration detention center in Louisiana to one in New Jersey. The government attorneys said the courts do not have the authority to intervene with the executive branch’s decision […] ...

Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dead at 55Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dead at 55

Food Network star Anne Burrell has died. She was 55. The channel announced Burrell’s death in a post that was shared to Instagram on Tuesday.  “We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed away this morning,” the caption read. “Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, […] ...

Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia claims Big Ten is inferior to SEC despite recent national championshipsVanderbilt’s Diego Pavia claims Big Ten is inferior to SEC despite recent national championships

There has always been a debate about which college football conference is the best in the nation.  The truth is, there are several powerhouse programs residing in each one, but one SEC quarterback completely eviscerated the Big Ten — the conference that has produced the last two national title winners.  Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia made an […] ...

Senate passes landmark crypto legislation as banking chairman touts ‘historic day’Senate passes landmark crypto legislation as banking chairman touts ‘historic day’

The Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act on Tuesday, after the landmark crypto legislation faced a number of hurdles before making it across the finish line in the upper chamber.  One of the bill’s biggest advocates is Senate Banking Committee Chairman and former presidential candidate Tim Scott, R-S.C., who led […] ...

Spectacular blue spiral light brightens up night sky, likely from Space X rocketSpectacular blue spiral light brightens up night sky, likely from Space X rocket

A mysterious spiraling blue light illuminated the night skies over Europe on Monday. The cosmic whirlpool was captured in stunning video and appears to have been created by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster falling back toward Earth, according to experts. Time-lapse video taken from Croatia at around 4 p.m. EST, or 9 p.m. local […] ...

Rare ‘Sharktopus’ – an octopus riding a shark – sighting caught on camera shared by scientistsRare ‘Sharktopus’ – an octopus riding a shark – sighting caught on camera shared by scientists

What happens when an octopus jumps on a shark for a ride around town?  A “sharktopus,” of course. The rare sighting, captured on video off the coast of New Zealand and shared by scientists affiliated with the University of Auckland, shows a Maori octopus riding on top of a mako shark, which is the fastest […] ...

‘Alien’ encounter: ISS crew member plays joke as SpaceX team arrives‘Alien’ encounter: ISS crew member plays joke as SpaceX team arrives

Even astronauts have a sense of humor, as shown during NASA’s Crew-10 docking on the International Space Station (ISS), when they were met by an “alien” early Sunday morning. Russian cosmonaut Ivan Vagner wore an alien mask while welcoming four newcomers after their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docked to the station at 12:04 a.m., about […] ...

Athena lunar lander makes it to the moon — but its condition remains unknownAthena lunar lander makes it to the moon — but its condition remains unknown

A lunar lander made its touchdown on the moon earlier on Thursday, but controllers on the ground were unable to confirm the Athena lander’s condition upon landing, the Associated Press reported. In addition to its condition, the location of where the craft landed is also unclear. The lander, which is owned by Intuitive Machines, was […] ...

White House condemns Jim Acosta as ‘disgraceful human being’ after he jokes about Trump’s dead ex-wifeWhite House condemns Jim Acosta as ‘disgraceful human being’ after he jokes about Trump’s dead ex-wife

Ex-CNN correspondent Jim Acosta joked in an interview posted Monday about President Donald Trump‘s deceased former wife’s burial site and called her an example of an immigrant “doing the jobs that Americans don’t want to do.” Acosta, speaking on a “No Kings” Day episode of “The Contrarian” podcast with Jennifer Rubin, blasted Trump not only […] ...

Human remains found near Taylor Swift’s mansion identifiedHuman remains found near Taylor Swift’s mansion identified

The human remains found in a ritzy Rhode Island beach town near pop icon Taylor Swift’s mansion have been identified as police close the investigation. The remains washed ashore on May 14 in the wealthy coastal enclave of Watch Hill, part of the town of Westerly, Rhode Island, just down the beach from a sprawling […] ...

Trump blows off Gabbard downplaying Iran nuke threat, but WH still says president and intel chief are in syncTrump blows off Gabbard downplaying Iran nuke threat, but WH still says president and intel chief are in sync

The White House said President Donald Trump and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are closely aligned on Iran after the president recently declared he did not “care” what Gabbard had to say during previous Senate testimony after she argued Iran was not building a nuclear weapon.  Gabbard dismissed concerns Iran was building a nuclear […] ...

Trump moves Greenland military installation under US Northern Command in Arctic power shiftTrump moves Greenland military installation under US Northern Command in Arctic power shift

In a strategic move, President Donald Trump has ordered that Greenland be transferred from the U.S. European Command to the U.S. Northern Command, tightening America’s grip on Arctic defense at a time of escalating global conflict. The Pentagon confirmed the shift Tuesday, saying it brings Pituffik Space Base, the northernmost U.S. military installation, under Northern […] ...

New poll reveals majority of Californians oppose this key benefit for illegal immigrantsNew poll reveals majority of Californians oppose this key benefit for illegal immigrants

A majority of Californians oppose providing healthcare coverage for adults who are in the United States illegally, despite the Golden State currently offering it. The Public Policy Institute of California survey revealed that 58% opposed and 41% of those polled were in favor of the policy. The move took effect last year to allow people […] ...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem hospitalized after allergic reactionHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem hospitalized after allergic reaction

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was taken to the hospital on Tuesday after suffering an allergic reaction, according to a State Department spokesperson. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution, an official told Fox News Digital. Noem is said to be alert and recovering. This is a developing […] ...

UFC fighter Sean Strickland urges Trump not to be ‘involved in Israel’s war’UFC fighter Sean Strickland urges Trump not to be ‘involved in Israel’s war’

One-time UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland made his stance clear on the notion of America joining Israel in a war against Iran on Tuesday.  The 34-year-old fighter sent a post on X, in response to a post from President Donald Trump, urging the commander in chief not to involve the U.S. in the ongoing conflict. […] ...

Former UFC fighter’s wife prays for ‘miracle’ as doctors consider drastic measureFormer UFC fighter’s wife prays for ‘miracle’ as doctors consider drastic measure

Former UFC star and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren remains in the hospital due to an illness that has left doctors considering a lung transplant, according to his wife. Askren’s wife, Amy, said in a Facebook post on Tuesday that her husband has been in “limbo” with “good” and “bad” days, prompting another update. “I haven’t […] ...

Gavin Newsom launches Substack to fight ‘disinformation’Gavin Newsom launches Substack to fight ‘disinformation’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom already had a podcast. Now he has a Substack, too. Newsom launched his own site Tuesday on the popular spot for independent journalists, calling it a way to “break through “the noise.” “We have to flood the zone and continue to cut through the right-wing disinformation machine,” he wrote in the […] ...