The New York Yankees will finally get their captain back. They reportedly plan to activate right fielder Aaron Judge Friday for their series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. This is all “barring a late setback,” according to the New York Post. Judge has not played since he injured his toe […]
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Ukrainian Security Service claims responsibility for Crimea bridge blast
Ukraine’s security service claimed responsibility for the first time on Wednesday for an explosion that badly damaged the Kerch Bridge linking the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula with Russia last October. The explosion, which Russian authorities said was caused by a truck bomb, left three people dead. CRIMEAN BRIDGE ATTACK LEAVES TWO […]
Read MoreRebelling soldiers surround Niger’s presidential palace in apparent coup attempt
Members of Niger’s presidential guard surrounded the presidential palace Wednesday in what African organizations called an attempted coup against the country’s democratically elected leader. The U.S. said the rebelling soldiers had detained President Mohamed Bazoum. A tweet from the account of Niger’s presidency reported that members of the elite guard […]
Read MoreWhite House pressed on ‘updated language’ regarding Biden’s business with his son
A reporter during Wednesday’s White House press briefing questioned why the administration appeared to “update” the language regarding how involved President Biden was with his son Hunter’s business deals. Hunter’s original plea deal regarding two misdemeanor tax counts of willful failure to pay federal income tax fell apart earlier Wednesday […]
Read MoreKarl Rove: It looks like Hunter Biden sought immunity as a ‘get out of jail free card’
Fox News contributor Karl Rove broke down the implosion of Hunter Biden’s plea deal as the first son pleaded not guilty in his tax case Wednesday on “America Reports.” KARL ROVE: This is the absolute worst outcome for the Biden White House. The plea deal, which you know, they’ve been […]
Read MoreMichigan Gov. Whitmer signs off on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ ban
The scientifically discredited practice of so-called conversion therapy, which aims to “convert” LGBTQ+ people to heterosexuality or traditional gender expectations, is now banned for minors in Michigan under legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Michigan becomes the 22nd state to outlaw conversion therapy, which state lawmakers defined as any […]
Read MoreBank of Canada deliberates delaying rate hike amid inflation concerns, meeting minutes reveal
The Bank of Canada discussed delaying a hike to its key overnight rate at the last meeting before deciding on a raise to ensure progress in dampening inflation did not stall, according to minutes published on Wednesday. The bank announced a 25 basis point increase in rates to a 22-year-high […]
Read MoreHeart attack death risk can double during heat waves and high pollution, study finds: ‘A perfect storm’
Certain groups of people may have twice the risk of dying from a heart attack during heat waves and high levels of fine particulate pollution, according to a new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association (AHA). Researchers analyzed the specifics of over 202,000 heart attacks […]
Read MoreKansas man accused of killing father, stabbing stranger before police shot him
Prosecutors have brought murder charges against a Kansas City, Kansas, man accused of killing his father and stabbing a woman before police shot and wounded him. KS WOMAN WHO WAS FATALLY INJURED IN POLICE CHASE CRASH WAS FLEEING SCENE OF SHOOTING, ACCORDING TO AUTHORITIES John McGriff, 32, was charged Tuesday […]
Read MoreIrish musician Sinéad O’Connor dead at 56
Sinéad O’Connor, Irish musician, has died at 56. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” the singer’s family said in a statement reported Wednesday by the BBC and RTE. “Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult […]
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