tagTimberwolves’ Rudy Gobert called Aaron Rodgers for advice before embarking on darkness retreatAaron Rodgers apparently inspires Rudy Gobert. sharesave
UK lawmaker returns to work as ‘the bionic MP’ after losing his hands and feet to sepsisMackinlay, 57, said he wants to be known as “the bionic MP.”
FBI Informant Behind U.S. Drone Strike Says He’s Living a NightmarePhoto Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Getty ImagesAn FBI informant who leaked sensitive government secrets that reportedly then led to a deadly U.S. drone strike claims Iran’s fearsome security apparatus has targeted him for assassination over the perceived betrayal, forcing him underground, in an undisclosed location, following a botched kidnapping attempt.In a heavily anonymized federal lawsuit obtained by The Daily Beast, “John Doe” says Iranian agents torched his car, broke into his home, and threatened his relatives after learning he was working with the American government. He now lives “in constant fear” of being killed by Iranian agents who have carried out dozens of hits and hundreds of abductions in various countries “with impunity,” according to his complaint.Because Doe is a marked man, he went into exile in a nearby nation where he “must now avoid any public interaction, in order to remain safe,” the complaint states.Read more at The Daily Beast.
FBI Informant Behind U.S. Drone Strike Says He’s Living a NightmarePhoto Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Getty ImagesAn FBI informant who leaked sensitive government secrets that reportedly then led to a deadly U.S. drone strike claims Iran’s fearsome security apparatus has targeted him for assassination over the perceived betrayal, forcing him underground, in an undisclosed location, following a botched kidnapping attempt.In a heavily anonymized federal lawsuit obtained by The Daily Beast, “John Doe” says Iranian agents torched his car, broke into his home, and threatened his relatives after learning he was working with the American government. He now lives “in constant fear” of being killed by Iranian agents who have carried out dozens of hits and hundreds of abductions in various countries “with impunity,” according to his complaint.Because Doe is a marked man, he went into exile in a nearby nation where he “must now avoid any public interaction, in order to remain safe,” the complaint states.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Opinion: Diddy Saga Proves Time Was Never Up for Celebrity AbusersPhoto Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyWe have reached the stage of #MeToo ennui.Recently released video evidence of Sean “Diddy” Combs brutally assaulting his then-partner Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway has led some former allies to condemn him, and his music has been removed from Peloton’s workout platform. But he’s still got the honorary degrees and keys to cities he’s been awarded—although there’s been talk of revoking some of them, it hasn’t happened yet.By contrast, new allegations published in The Guardian against David Copperfield over alleged sexual misconduct and his affiliation with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been met with little outrage.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Opinion: Diddy Saga Proves Time Was Never Up for Celebrity AbusersPhoto Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyWe have reached the stage of #MeToo ennui.Recently released video evidence of Sean “Diddy” Combs brutally assaulting his then-partner Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway has led some former allies to condemn him, and his music has been removed from Peloton’s workout platform. But he’s still got the honorary degrees and keys to cities he’s been awarded—although there’s been talk of revoking some of them, it hasn’t happened yet.By contrast, new allegations published in The Guardian against David Copperfield over alleged sexual misconduct and his affiliation with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been met with little outrage.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Bidenworld Candidate Says She’s a Renter, But She Owns a $1.2M HouseBloomberg/GettyMaggie Goodlander, a former senior adviser in the Biden White House and newly declared Democratic House candidate in New Hampshire’s 2nd District, proudly proclaimed upon launching her bid that she’s a renter “and there should be more renters in Congress.”It’s a fair point. As of 2020, half the members across both chambers were millionaires, and Congress is far more likely to have homeowners among its ranks than the general U.S. population.But Goodlander—who is also White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s wife—is herself a homeowner, a Daily Beast review of property records found. The couple own a home worth more than $1.2 million in a historic and pricey seaside neighborhood in Portsmouth, which sits in the state’s other district.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Bidenworld Candidate Says She’s a Renter, But She Owns a $1.2M HouseBloomberg/GettyMaggie Goodlander, a former senior adviser in the Biden White House and newly declared Democratic House candidate in New Hampshire’s 2nd District, proudly proclaimed upon launching her bid that she’s a renter “and there should be more renters in Congress.”It’s a fair point. As of 2020, half the members across both chambers were millionaires, and Congress is far more likely to have homeowners among its ranks than the general U.S. population.But Goodlander—who is also White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s wife—is herself a homeowner, a Daily Beast review of property records found. The couple own a home worth more than $1.2 million in a historic and pricey seaside neighborhood in Portsmouth, which sits in the state’s other district.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Your Millennial Colleagues Are 'Quiet Vacationing'A survey has revealed that young professionals are taking breaks from work without telling their employers.
How High Speed Rail Could Change TexasA new high speed rail line in Texas could add $36 billion to the state's economy over 25 years, according to one study.
How High Speed Rail Could Change TexasA new high speed rail line in Texas could add $36 billion to the state's economy over 25 years, according to one study.
Garfield: A Fat, Lazy Cat Who Is the Epitome of AmericaPhoto Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Shutterstock/Paramount GlobalFor decades now, French beaches have weathered a strange kind of plague. Since the 1980s, shards of orange plastic phones have been washing ashore—relics of an old novelty phone forged in the shape of Garfield, the most beloved cat in the U.S. Just five years ago, the lost shipping container that had set these creatures loose was found in a cave. Unfortunately, it was already empty—meaning, as far as this ongoing environmental issue was concerned, the cat was already out of the bag.As absurd as the image of French beachgoers stumbling on an endless tide of Garfield phones might be, it also feels deeply symbolic. Love him or hate him, Garfield is inescapable. As far as comics go, he’s America’s biggest export: Guinness World Records has Garfield on record as the most-syndicated comic across the globe. Put his face on anything, and it’ll fly off the shelves. Just ask his creator, Jim Davis, who actually stopped selling those suction-cup Garfield plushies for five years following their initial debut because after just two years, they’d sold so well (to the tune of 225 million plush cats) that he feared overexposure. America’s national bird might be a bald eagle, but if we could elect a mascot, this fat cat would win by default.As longtime fans know, this week’s new Garfield movie is just the tip of the furry iceberg when it comes to this cat’s cultural empire. There’s the original syndicated comic, the book compilations, 12 (twelve!!!) TV specials that helped save primetime cartoons, the unforgettable TV series Garfield and Friends (which taught a certain subset of millennials, including yours truly, about the joys of sarcasm), Garfield’s Pet Force (both the 2009 movie and the early-reader Scholastic novel series), and, of course, the live-action 2000s movies starring Bill Murray. No matter what your preferred medium might be, this orange tabby has probably already infiltrated it.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Garfield: A Fat, Lazy Cat Who Is the Epitome of AmericaPhoto Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Shutterstock/Paramount GlobalFor decades now, French beaches have weathered a strange kind of plague. Since the 1980s, shards of orange plastic phones have been washing ashore—relics of an old novelty phone forged in the shape of Garfield, the most beloved cat in the U.S. Just five years ago, the lost shipping container that had set these creatures loose was found in a cave. Unfortunately, it was already empty—meaning, as far as this ongoing environmental issue was concerned, the cat was already out of the bag.As absurd as the image of French beachgoers stumbling on an endless tide of Garfield phones might be, it also feels deeply symbolic. Love him or hate him, Garfield is inescapable. As far as comics go, he’s America’s biggest export: Guinness World Records has Garfield on record as the most-syndicated comic across the globe. Put his face on anything, and it’ll fly off the shelves. Just ask his creator, Jim Davis, who actually stopped selling those suction-cup Garfield plushies for five years following their initial debut because after just two years, they’d sold so well (to the tune of 225 million plush cats) that he feared overexposure. America’s national bird might be a bald eagle, but if we could elect a mascot, this fat cat would win by default.As longtime fans know, this week’s new Garfield movie is just the tip of the furry iceberg when it comes to this cat’s cultural empire. There’s the original syndicated comic, the book compilations, 12 (twelve!!!) TV specials that helped save primetime cartoons, the unforgettable TV series Garfield and Friends (which taught a certain subset of millennials, including yours truly, about the joys of sarcasm), Garfield’s Pet Force (both the 2009 movie and the early-reader Scholastic novel series), and, of course, the live-action 2000s movies starring Bill Murray. No matter what your preferred medium might be, this orange tabby has probably already infiltrated it.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Experts slam ICC for quick case against Israel while ignoring brutal regimes: 'Totally politically driven'The International Criminal Court's jurisdiction only allows it to go after countries that are signatories or have committed crimes against signatories of the Rome Statute.
King Charles Gives Major Announcement on MonarchyKing Charles III had only just returned to public duties when he was bounced into an unexpected change of course.
Arizona Senate advances measure allowing local, state police to arrest migrants illegally crossing borderArizona senators passed a proposed ballot measure on Wednesday that would give local and state police the power to arrest people entering the state illegally via its border with Mexico.
How to plant and care for a cherry tree as it grows in your backyardHave you dreamed of watching fruit blossom in your own backyard? Why not start with a cherry tree? The low-maintenance tree will bring you plenty of fruit to enjoy.
Putin's Military Purge Ramps Up as General Gerasimov's Top Deputy ArrestedVadim Shamarin becomes the fourth high-ranking defense official to fall foul of Putin's purge of the military, which began with Defense Minister's firing.
Red Lobster Closures: 3 Charts Show What Went WrongThe nationally recognized chain of restaurants sunk following inflation, losses and "endless shrimp" deals.
Stage collapse at Mexico campaign rally kills at least 9, injures dozensAt least nine people -- including a child -- are dead and 63 injured after the collapse of a stage during a campaign rally in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo León.
US military hospital, dating back to World War I, uncovered by archaeologists in FranceUS soldiers in WWI arrived in France in June 1917 and rushed to build hospitals
Favorita a presidencia de México camina por una fina y tensa línea tras los pasos de López ObradorSheinbaum podría resultar ser más “izquierdista” de lo que López Obrador ha sido
Shane Gillis’ Bros-Will-Be-Bros, Anti-Woke Sitcom Is Infuriatingly BadNetflixFrom a distance, Tires looks like a sitcom, maybe even enough to inspire some knee-jerk nostalgia for a time when comedies had a familiar shape, undistorted by atypical streaming models or low-laugh dramedies.The bona fides here are instantly recognizable. Episodes run around 22 minutes. The show stars Shane Gillis, popular stand-up comedian who parlayed being “canceled” and fired from Saturday Night Light into folk-hero mega-success. Here, he plays a character who shares his first name, like any number of ’90s-era vehicles. It’s set at a workplace, in this case an auto center, allowing the show to throw a handful of eccentric, underdog personalities together and bumble through some easy-to-digest situations. At the same time, Tires avoids the corny, predictable rhythms of a pure throwback: It’s a single-camera show with a little bit of handheld quasi-verisimilitude. It resembles a little of The Office, a little of Taxi, and a more blue-collar Home Improvement.Looking closer, however, reveals Tires as an even more contemporary phenomenon: the seemingly straightforward sitcom that’s pieced together from hazy, secondhand recollections of previous shows—a sitcom that’s like a pop quiz the creators arrogantly refused to study for. Marvel’s She-Hulk was one of these half-formed, rough-draft, written-from-memory shows; Tires is another, made for anyone who hated She-Hulk for its wokeness. It’s a bros-will-be-bros hangout session where comedians can cosplay as working class, valorizing their hackiest and most bullying instincts as regular-guy joshing.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Shane Gillis’ Bros-Will-Be-Bros, Anti-Woke Sitcom Is Infuriatingly BadNetflixFrom a distance, Tires looks like a sitcom, maybe even enough to inspire some knee-jerk nostalgia for a time when comedies had a familiar shape, undistorted by atypical streaming models or low-laugh dramedies.The bona fides here are instantly recognizable. Episodes run around 22 minutes. The show stars Shane Gillis, popular stand-up comedian who parlayed being “canceled” and fired from Saturday Night Light into folk-hero mega-success. Here, he plays a character who shares his first name, like any number of ’90s-era vehicles. It’s set at a workplace, in this case an auto center, allowing the show to throw a handful of eccentric, underdog personalities together and bumble through some easy-to-digest situations. At the same time, Tires avoids the corny, predictable rhythms of a pure throwback: It’s a single-camera show with a little bit of handheld quasi-verisimilitude. It resembles a little of The Office, a little of Taxi, and a more blue-collar Home Improvement.Looking closer, however, reveals Tires as an even more contemporary phenomenon: the seemingly straightforward sitcom that’s pieced together from hazy, secondhand recollections of previous shows—a sitcom that’s like a pop quiz the creators arrogantly refused to study for. Marvel’s She-Hulk was one of these half-formed, rough-draft, written-from-memory shows; Tires is another, made for anyone who hated She-Hulk for its wokeness. It’s a bros-will-be-bros hangout session where comedians can cosplay as working class, valorizing their hackiest and most bullying instincts as regular-guy joshing.Read more at The Daily Beast.
No More NATO 'Red Lines' in Ukraine, Macron Ally Urges"We have an adversary—Russia—that has put no such limit on its behavior or rhetoric," French MP Benjamin Haddad told Newsweek.
Dear Abby: My friend is in an abusive relationship, I’m worried for her safetyDear Abby weighs in on a friend with a habit for verbally and physically abusive boyfriends and a widow who has found a companion.
LA restaurant worker brutally attacked as he defended pregnant co-worker from customer upset over his food orderThe unidentified man towered over Oxlaj who stretched out his arm and tapped the man, security footage obtained by the outlet shows.
Trabajador lechero de Michigan da positivo a gripe aviar; el 2do caso relacionado con brote en EEUUEl trabajador estuvo en contacto con vacas en una granja que reportó animales infectados.
Mexico Rally Video Shows Moment Stage Collapses As Multiple KilledAt least nine people have died after a stage collapsed at a presidential election campaign rally in Mexico on Wednesday.
Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval and land units on alert over China's military drillsTaiwan says it has scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over drills China has announced around the self-governing island democracy
Ex agente del Sheriff de San Diego que disparó por la espalda a un hombre que huía enfrenta cargos federalesAaron Russell podría cumplir cadena perpetua si es declarado culpable de los dos cargos, que incluyen privar a Nicholas Bils de su derecho a estar libre de agentes que usan fuerza excesiva.
América y Cruz Azul se reencuentran para dirimir al campeón del fútbol mexicanoSeis años después, Cruz Azul y América volverán a verse las caras para dirimir al campeón del fútbol mexicano.
Donald Trump Slams 'Deranged' Jack Smith After Latest Aileen Cannon HearingDonald Trump has lashed out at Special Counsel Jack Smith after a hearing was held on whether the federal classified documents case should be dismissed.
Wisconsin local news crew captures driver crash into parked van, injuring 57-year-old man in chaotic hit-and-run“That car could’ve killed somebody. It ran onto the grass, there were children on the grass.”
Ex-top prosecutor for Baltimore to be sentenced for mortgage fraud and perjury convictionsA former top prosecutor for the city of Baltimore is to be sentenced this week for lying about her finances to improperly access retirement funds during the COVID-19 pandemic
Rangers have several roster options to examine after Game 1 flopThe Rangers were not quick enough, were not hard enough, were not sharp enough and were not committed enough for a Game 1 of the conference finals.
Caitlin Clark’s monster game not enough as Fever drop fifth straightThe Seattle Storm held off rookie Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 85-83 on Wednesday night.
Jimmy Kimmel Rips MTG for ‘Dangerous’ Assassination ClaimsABCOn Tuesday, Republican Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene falsely claimed that President Joe Biden tried to have former president Donald Trump killed in 2022, during an FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago to uncover stolen classified documents.“The Biden DOJ and FBI were planning to assassinate Pres Trump and gave the green light,” she posted on X. “Does everyone get it yet???!!!! What are Republicans going to do about it?”Trump himself was quick to parrot the claim, as were his allies at Fox News and Newsmax, despite the fact such authorization is standard protocol for the Department of Justice. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was disgusted by all of them, saying in his opening monologue on Wednesday, “This would actually be funny, if it wasn’t so stupid and dangerous.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Jimmy Kimmel Rips MTG for ‘Dangerous’ Assassination ClaimsABCOn Tuesday, Republican Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene falsely claimed that President Joe Biden tried to have former president Donald Trump killed in 2022, during an FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago to uncover stolen classified documents.“The Biden DOJ and FBI were planning to assassinate Pres Trump and gave the green light,” she posted on X. “Does everyone get it yet???!!!! What are Republicans going to do about it?”Trump himself was quick to parrot the claim, as were his allies at Fox News and Newsmax, despite the fact such authorization is standard protocol for the Department of Justice. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was disgusted by all of them, saying in his opening monologue on Wednesday, “This would actually be funny, if it wasn’t so stupid and dangerous.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Listless Dodgers lose to the Diamondbacks againThe Dodgers go hitless in eight at-bats with runners in scoring position and lose to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Panthers’ Vladimir Tarasenko facing former Rangers teammatesVladimir Tarasenko was a Ranger for 82 days last season, when Blueshirts president and general manager Chris Drury undoubtedly identified the same game-changing player that Paul Maurice did and acquired him from St. Louis on Feb. 9.
Panthers’ Vladimir Tarasenko facing former Rangers teammatesVladimir Tarasenko was a Ranger for 82 days last season, when Blueshirts president and general manager Chris Drury undoubtedly identified the same game-changing player that Paul Maurice did and acquired him from St. Louis on Feb. 9.
At least 5 dead, 50 injured as stage collapses amid high winds at Mexico campaign rally, horrifying video showsThe party's presidential pick Jorge Álvarez Máynez was seen smiling as the crowd chanted his name before chillingly looking up to see the beams shake loose.
Yankees’ Nestor Cortes continues home dominance with another strong outingNestor Cortes was pitching at home, which meant the Yankees got the lights-out version of the southpaw.
Netanyahu takes aim at 'rogue' ICC prosecutor after request for arrest warrants: 'Outrageous'Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the ICC's request for arrest warrants against himself and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are "outrageous" on "Hannity."
Wednesday's high school baseball and softball scores, playoff pairingsHere are Wednesday's high school baseball and softball scores across the Southland, and the updated playoff schedule.
Rangers have no answers for Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk in Game 1 lossHighlights and lowlights from the Rangers’ 3-0 Game 1 loss to the Panthers on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final.
Several Dead After Stage Collapses From Strong Wind During Campaign Rally in MexicoThe stage collapse, which killed four and was caused by a strong gust of wind, occurred during an event attended by presidential long-shot candidate Jorge Álvarez Máynez.
Britney Spears admits she wants butt injections as she shares video on the beach without bikini"Thinking of getting injections on my ass to make it fuller," the pop star posted in a since-deleted caption.
Catholic group Knights of Columbus sues Biden administration for denying permit for Memorial Day mass: ‘Way out of line’This is the second year in a row the religious group has been denied a permit at the cemetery where they had been holding the Memorial Day mass for the past 60 years.
Nathan Wade defends workplace romance with Fani Willis during Trump case: ‘Grew organically’Wade, during an appearance on MSNBC’s “The ReidOut,” hosted by Joy Reid, was adamant that he had no personal or intimate relationship with Willis prior to being brought on the Trump case.
Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 4The stage collapsed in a northern city after a gust of wind blew through the area, officials said. At least 15 people were injured.
Gigantes anotan 4 en la 10ma y derrotan a PiratasPatrick Bailey consiguió el primero de tres sencillos productores como parte de un racimo de cuatro carreras en la décima entrada y los Gigantes de San Francisco revirtieron un déficit de cinco anotaciones para derrotar el miércoles 9-5 a los Piratas de Pittsburgh.
Gigantes anotan 4 en la 10ma y derrotan a PiratasPatrick Bailey consiguió el primero de tres sencillos productores como parte de un racimo de cuatro carreras en la décima entrada y los Gigantes de San Francisco revirtieron un déficit de cinco anotaciones para derrotar el miércoles 9-5 a los Piratas de Pittsburgh.
Rangers fail to match Panthers’ physically in Game 1 lossWhat took place at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night was suffocation with a beating thrown in as the Rangers were simply unable to get any offense going or match the physicality of the Panthers
Rangers fail to match Panthers’ physically in Game 1 lossWhat took place at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night was suffocation with a beating thrown in as the Rangers were simply unable to get any offense going or match the physicality of the Panthers
UCLA police chief John Thomas reassigned following criticism over handling of anti-Israel protestsThomas told the Los Angeles Times in early May that he did “everything I could” to provide security and keep students safe during days of strife that left UCLA shaken.
Doncic conduce a Mavericks a triunfo sobre Wolves en 1er partido de final del OesteLuka Doncic anotó 15 de sus 33 puntos en el último cuarto el miércoles para llevar a los Mavericks de Dallas a una victoria de 108-105 sobre los Timberwolves de Minnesota en el primer partido de la final de la Conferencia Oeste.
LeBron extiende su récord de inclusiones en equipo ideal de la NBALeBron James es ahora el jugador más joven –y el más viejo también-- que ha integrado un equipo ideal de la NBA.
