Rapper Macklemore's newly announced "Free Palestine" tour, launching this month across Dublin, Paris and London, has raised questions about where concert proceeds will flow and what vetting preceded those commitments. After being dropped from Ed Sheeran's "Loop Tour" last month following repeated "Free Palestine" chants and performance of the song "Hind's Hall," the 43-year-old artist […]
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Rams’ kicker carousel reveals deeper roster management issues
The Los Angeles Rams have cycled through three kickers in seven days—a sequence that suggests systemic dysfunction rather than simple misfortune. It started with Harrison Mevis, whom the Rams had trusted through most of the season until he pushed a 48-yard field goal attempt wide in overtime against Buffalo. The loss prompted general manager Les […]
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Engelbert Humperdinck reveals he tied up nurse during TB sanatorium stay
Engelbert Humperdinck revealed on his podcast how he tied up a nurse during his 1961 tuberculosis sanatorium stay after painful daily injections.
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Saban warns against 24-team playoff expansion; Tebow weighs in
Nick Saban says there aren't 24 College Football Playoff teams capable of winning a championship, warning that bowl games and the SEC Championship Game could face extinction if the format expands. The former Alabama coach's comments came as college football considers expanding the playoff from 12 teams to 24 teams.
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California diners cut back as costs soar, but happy hour booms
Happy hour business has surged to nearly 30% of sales at a San Diego restaurant group, up from roughly 8%, as California diners seek cheaper meals amid rising costs. The shift reflects broader changes in dining habits as consumers tighten their budgets in response to inflation and economic pressures across the state.
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Behar invites Trump back to ‘The View’ despite ‘not long for this world’ comment
Joy Behar invited former President Donald Trump to return to "The View" while claiming he is "not long for this world," prompting a response from his team. Behar's comments and subsequent invitation drew attention as the longtime talk show host made remarks about Trump's mortality while extending the invitation to appear on the ABC program.
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Former MIT scientist wins $6M defamation verdict against colleague
A former MIT scientist won a $6 million defamation verdict after a jury found his colleague's sexual harassment claims against him were false. David Sabatini's legal victory came years after the allegations resulted in significant professional consequences, including his departure from the prestigious research institution.
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Can a $55,000 robot load the dishwasher? A test drive with two humanoid housekeepers
Tau Robotics' humanoids vacuumed floors and wiped counters during an afternoon demonstration, though the machines required some human assistance to complete their tasks.
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No. 4 Ohio State Stuns No. 5 Indiana 19-15, Ends Hoosiers’ 22-Game Winning Streak
No. 4 Ohio State defeated No. 5 Indiana 19-15 on Saturday, snapping the Hoosiers' 22-game winning streak and handing them their first loss since December 2024. The Buckeyes' victory at Memorial Stadium ended Indiana's home winning streak at 19 games and marked the first time coach Curt Cignetti's team had trailed at halftime in their […]
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Fatal subway shooting at Midtown station exposes transit security gaps
A fatal shooting at one of Manhattan's busiest subway stations Saturday afternoon has left investigators searching for a suspect who vanished into the city's transit system and raised fresh questions about security protocols at a hub that moves thousands of commuters daily. The victim was struck once in the chest around noon at the 53rd […]