A public dispute between two prominent WNBA players has thrust relationship drama into the sports spotlight, raising questions about how professional leagues handle internal conflicts and public allegations. Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington made accusations against her ex-girlfriend, Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith, on social media this week, claiming Smith had been unfaithful with […]
Riley Gaines criticizes USA Today reporter’s Caitlin Clark column
Riley Gaines, host of "The Riley Gaines Show," criticized USA Today writer Nancy Armour over a recent column about Caitlin Clark, calling her "insane" for invoking Emmett Till in the piece.
Cunningham, Wilson clash on transgender athletes in girls’ sports
West Wilson called the transgender athletes debate a "borderline nonexistent issue" pushed by right-wingers, putting him at odds with Sophie Cunningham despite their podcast partnership. The disagreement highlights a divide between the two commentators on a contentious political issue that has divided both parties in recent years.
Oil prices may fall, but gasoline prices likely won’t, analysts say
Even if oil prices decline, Americans shouldn't expect relief at the pump, energy analysts warn, citing financial market dynamics that have decoupled crude oil costs from retail gasoline prices. The disconnect between wholesale oil and consumer gas prices has widened in recent years, with Wall Street financial instruments and trading practices playing a significant role […]
Country star Waylon Wyatt hospitalized with sepsis, misses Grand Ole Opry debut
Country music artist Waylon Wyatt has been hospitalized with sepsis, forcing him to cancel his Grand Ole Opry debut. Wyatt shared a video from his hospital bed announcing his diagnosis on the same day his debut album "Dustpiles" was released.
Jewish leaders say Mamdani’s Netanyahu remarks deepen concerns
Jewish leaders said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's admission that he cannot arrest Benjamin Netanyahu does little to ease concerns about his divisive rhetoric. Mamdani's comments have intensified worries among Jewish community organizations about his statements regarding the Israeli prime minister.
Trump’s Smithsonian order lacks accountability measures, formal oversight
President Trump's executive order directing warning signs at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History represents a shift in federal oversight that raises questions about how the administration intends to wield its authority over cultural institutions while circumventing traditional accountability mechanisms. The order, signed Friday, instructs officials to post signage alerting visitors to findings from […]
Federal Judge Voids Illinois Tuition Programs for Undocumented Students
A federal judge has invalidated Illinois' landmark tuition assistance programs for undocumented immigrants, handing the Trump administration another significant legal victory in its broad challenge to state-level immigrant protections. U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn, a Trump appointee in the Southern District of Illinois, ruled Friday that the state's RISE Act and Illinois DREAM Act violate […]
Five-alarm fire in Queens injures 21, displaces families
A five-alarm fire ripped through a Queens residential block Saturday morning, injuring at least 21 people including 17 firefighters and two EMS workers, and displacing multiple families from their homes. The fire broke out just before 10 a.m. at a two-story wooden apartment building. Firefighters arriving on scene found the blaze had already engulfed two […]
Weird Al Yankovic Turned Down Seven-Figure Saudi Arabia Offer
"Weird Al" Yankovic declined a lucrative invitation to perform at Saudi Arabia's inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival, turning down a seven-figure offer for a single show—more money than he's ever been offered for a performance. In an interview with the Tribune-Review, the Grammy-winning parody artist explained his decision to reject the substantial payday. "They offered me, […]