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Things are getting tougher for the football fans in New York. Jordan Travis, the former Florida State University (FSU) quarterback and 2024 fifth-round NFL Draft pick by the New York Jets, announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 24. The decision follows a severe leg injury sustained during his final college game on November 18, 2023. In a heartfelt handwritten statement shared on social media, Travis expressed gratitude for his football journey and the support he received throughout his career. He stated, “On November 18, 2023, my life took an unexpected turn. I gave everything I had…

President Donald Trump has addressed the controversial deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national who was mistakenly deported from Maryland to El Salvador in March 2025. During an interview with ABC News, President Trump acknowledged that he could facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States with a simple phone call to El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele. However, he stated that he has chosen not to do so, citing objections from his legal advisors. This admission contradicts the administration’s legal stance that it lacks the authority to retrieve Abrego Garcia, as he is currently in El Salvador’s custody. Kilmar…

President Donald Trump publicly declared that several pardons issued by former President Joe Biden were “void” because they were allegedly signed using an autopen, a mechanical device that replicates a person’s signature. Trump claimed that Biden was unaware of these pardons, stating they were “void, vacant, and of no further force or effect.” The pardons in question included preemptive clemency for members of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack, as well as individuals like Dr. Anthony Fauci and General Mark Milley. Legal experts swiftly refuted Trump’s assertions, emphasizing that the U.S. Constitution grants the president the…

In a contentious decision, California’s Assembly Public Safety Committee advanced Assembly Bill 379 (AB 379) after removing a key provision that would have made it an automatic felony to purchase sex from 16 and 17-year-olds. The bill, introduced by Democratic Assemblywoman Maggy Krell, aimed to align penalties for buyers of sex with minors under 18, but faced opposition from within her own party. Under current California law, purchasing sex from minors under 16 is a felony offense. AB 379 sought to extend this felony classification to include 16- and 17-year-olds. However, Democratic members of the committee insisted on removing the…

A Catholic priest from Chester County in Pennsylvania is facing felony theft charges after allegedly spending over $40,000 of parish funds on mobile games such as *Candy Crush*, *Mario Kart Tour*, and *Pokémon GO*. Rev. Lawrence Kozak, 51, who served as pastor at St. Thomas More Church in Pottstown, was arrested on April 25, 2024, following an investigation into unauthorized expenditures charged to the church’s credit card. According to court documents, between September 2019 and June 2022, Kozak made approximately 2,200 transactions categorized as “gaming,” totaling nearly $41,000. These purchases were linked to an Apple ID registered to Kozak and…

David Horowitz, a prominent conservative commentator, author, and activist, passed away on April 29, 2025, at the age of 86 after a prolonged battle with cancer. His death was announced by the David Horowitz Freedom Center, the conservative think tank he founded in 1998. Born on January 10, 1939, in Queens, New York, Horowitz began his political journey as a Marxist and was an active member of the New Left during the 1960s and early 1970s. However, he underwent a significant ideological transformation, becoming a vocal critic of leftist ideologies and emerging as a leading figure in the conservative movement.…

New York Attorney General Letitia James is under increasing scrutiny following allegations of mortgage fraud, which have sparked political controversy and calls for investigation. In April 2025, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) referred James to the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging she misrepresented her primary residence status to obtain favorable mortgage terms on properties in Virginia and Brooklyn. Specifically, the FHFA claims James falsely declared a Norfolk, Virginia property as her primary residence in August 2023, despite her role as New York’s Attorney General requiring her to reside in the state. Additionally, the agency alleges she misrepresented a Brooklyn…

President Donald Trump’s $20 billion lawsuit against Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS News, has escalated into a high-stakes legal and political battle, raising questions about press freedom, media consolidation, and the influence of government over journalism. The lawsuit, filed in October 2024 and later amended to double the damages sought, centers on a “60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump alleges that CBS deceptively edited Harris’s response to a question about the Israel-Hamas conflict, omitting a rambling portion to portray her more favorably ahead of the 2024 election. Trump claims this amounted to election interference and…

The U.S. Congress has overwhelmingly approved the bipartisan Take It Down Act, a landmark bill aimed at combating the spread of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated deepfakes and revenge porn. The legislation passed the House on April 28 with a 409–2 vote and is now poised to be signed into law by President Donald Trump.​ Spearheaded by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the bill criminalizes the publication or threat of publishing NCII without consent. It mandates that online platforms remove flagged content within 48 hours and take reasonable steps to eliminate duplicate material. The Federal Trade…

The Indiana Pacers’ thrilling 119-118 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, clinching a 4-1 series win, was briefly overshadowed by a confrontation between John Haliburton, father of Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, and Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Moments after Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winning layup with 1.3 seconds left in overtime, John Haliburton approached Antetokounmpo on the court, waving a towel or flag with his son’s face and shouting, “This is what we do!” and a more explicit variant, per witnesses. Antetokounmpo, frustrated by the Bucks’ collapse from a seven-point lead, called the actions disrespectful.…

The Philadelphia Eagles, fresh off their Super Bowl LIX triumph, visited the White House on April 28, 2025, to celebrate their 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. President Donald Trump welcomed the team, marking their first White House visit as Super Bowl champions, a stark contrast to the canceled 2018 visit during Trump’s first term. The event, steeped in tradition but tinged with political undertones, highlighted the team’s achievement while navigating a complex backdrop of public sentiment. The Eagles’ visit, confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, followed weeks of speculation and conflicting reports. A February 9 U.S.…

PepsiCo, one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, has announced plans to remove artificial food dyes from several of its iconic snack brands, including Lay’s and Tostitos, by the end of 2025. The move aligns with a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban on synthetic dyes, reflecting growing consumer and regulatory concerns about the health impacts of artificial colors. The decision, announced in early April 2025, targets synthetic dyes such as Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1, commonly used to enhance the visual appeal of snacks. PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta revealed that over 60% of…

New York Attorney General Letitia James, a prominent figure in the state’s legal and political landscape, is under scrutiny following two bar complaints filed against her, raising questions about professional conduct and fueling partisan debates. The complaints, lodged with the New York Committee on Professional Standards, stem from allegations of bias in her prosecution of former President Donald Trump and claims of mortgage fraud tied to personal property transactions. The first complaint, filed on February 13, 2024, by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), accuses James of violating the Rules of Professional Conduct during her high-profile civil fraud case against Trump. The…

Dying for Sex is an eight-episode FX/Hulu limited series, based on the true story of Molly Kochan, who was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. The show follows Molly (played by Michelle Williams), a woman in an unhappy marriage with her husband Steve (Jay Duplass), who learns her cancer is terminal during a couples therapy session. Facing a 30% chance of surviving five years, Molly leaves her husband and embarks on a journey of sexual exploration, driven by a heightened libido (partly due to her medication, tamoxifen) and a desire to experience pleasure she’s missed out on, including never…

Democrat Congressman Shri Thanedar, representing Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, has faced allegations and controversies that have been labeled as scandals by some sources, though definitive legal or ethical conclusions vary.  All the dirt and scandals involving Rep. Thanedar have resurfaced now that he’s trying to impeach President Donald Trump. Financial Fraud Allegations (Avomeen Lawsuit, 2017): In November 2017, a buyer of Avomeen Holdings LLC, a chemical testing laboratory Thanedar founded, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Detroit. The lawsuit claimed Thanedar made “fraudulent and misleading representations” about the company’s finances to inflate its value during the sale…

New York Attorney General Letitia James hired defense attorney Abbe Lowell to represent her amid allegations of mortgage fraud related to properties in Brooklyn and Virginia. The allegations, referred to the Justice Department for criminal review, were raised by U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte. Lowell, known for representing high-profile political figures, was reportedly hired by the Office of the New York State Attorney General. This may come as a shocking move by the anti-Trump attorney general, as it shows Letitia James is now prepared to defend herself against any and all allegations amid her controversy, as reported…

A judicial controversy is unfolding as pressure mounts for U.S. District Judge John Bates to withdraw his recent ruling against President Donald Trump’s efforts to eliminate government-run websites promoting gender ideology. The uproar comes after revelations that Bates’ spouse has personally benefited from programs tied to the very agency Trump is attempting to dismantle. Bates’ ruling, issued last week, blocked Trump’s executive order targeting what the administration calls “gender ideology extremism.” The order is part of a broader initiative to scale back the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and cut funding for related programs. In his decision, Bates argued…

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was abruptly cut off during a live CNN interview after repeatedly calling out the network’s coverage of former President Donald Trump. The tense exchange occurred during an interview with host Kasie Hunt, who ended the segment after Leavitt refused to stop criticizing CNN’s reporting. During the interview, Leavitt accused CNN of promoting a hostile narrative against Trump, particularly likening him to a fascist dictator. “It takes about five minutes to Google ‘Jake Tapper Donald Trump’ to see that Jake Tapper has consistently likened President Trump to Adolf Hitler,” she said. Hunt quickly pushed back,…

Tucker Carlson has shared the heartbreaking news of his father’s passing, announcing that Richard Warner Carlson died at the age of 84 after a six-week illness. The former Fox News host requested privacy as his family grieves, assuring his audience that he will return to his show as soon as he is able. In a touching tribute posted on X, Carlson, 55, described his father’s final moments. “He refused all painkillers to the end and left this world with dignity and clarity, holding the hands of his children with his dogs at his feet,” he wrote. Richard Carlson’s passing comes…

The Atlantic, a prominent liberal news outlet, has revised a controversial report after claiming that senior Trump administration officials shared “war plans” in an unsecured group chat. The initial story, which caused a political stir in the nation’s capital, has now been modified amid backlash from the White House and conservative commentators. The controversy began when Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was inadvertently added to a Signal group chat that included Vice President J.D. Vance, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and other high-ranking officials. The chat reportedly involved discussions about the impending U.S. airstrikes on Houthi strongholds in Yemen.…