Category: NEWS
American tourist in stolen-watch incident faces probe in company’s $5M bankruptcy case
The American tourist accused of inflating the value of a watch stolen from him in Spain is being investigated by a bankruptcy trustee. …read more
Dems shouldn’t be so quick to throw Biden overboard
Should President Joe Biden run for reelection? It’s a question that is now circulating in the media, with ongoing stories about Democrats who are considering whether another candidate might be better positioned to win in 2024.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/16/opinions/biden-reelection-2024-democrats-zelizer/index.html
Toddler mauled by pack of puppies: Is ‘littermate syndrome’ to blame? Vets say probably not
On the day of the attack, the toddler was outside with her family and the family’s four 12-week-old puppies. preparing for a housewarming party.
A break from the record heat is coming, but it won’t last long
More than 65 million people in over a dozen states are under heat alerts Thursday. From the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys to the Southeast, temperatures will be in the upper 90s, with heat index levels well into the triple digits.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/16/weather/record-heat-midwest-northeast-weekend/index.html
Ukraine: France’s Macron discusses possible Moscow visit — live updates
While visiting Ukraine, the French President has offered to negotiate between Kyiv and Moscow. The US Department of State confirms the capture of a third American. Follow DW for the latest. …read more
‘This is wrong:’ Even this US Senator is disgusted by Phil Mickelson and Saudi golf league
Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon speaks out on Phil Mickelson and the Saudi-back LIV Golf’s planned event in his home state.
Alabama church shooting leaves two people dead, one other wounded; suspect in custody
Two people were killed and one other was wounded in a shooting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in central Alabama around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday evening. …read more
https://www.foxnews.com/us/alabama-church-shooting-multiple-people-wounded-suspect-custody
Kim Kardashian left historic Marilyn Monroe dress in ‘same condition it started in,’ Ripley’s says
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! said Thursday that Kim Kardashian, who wore a 1962 Monroe dress, didn’t damage the dress while at the 2022 Met Gala.
FIFA announces 16 North American cities to host the 2026 World Cup
Cheers and sighs met FIFA’s announcement of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup.
There were a number of no-brainers among the 16 World Cup sites, like the Los Angeles area, Mexico City and Toronto. But for some of the cities that were on the bubble, the announcement Thursday was a dud. …read more
NYC council Speaker Adams claps back at AOC criticism: ‘A city is not managed on Twitter’
The fight between Adams and AOC became superheated over a Boys and Girls Club in Astoria, which saw its grant halved to just $75,000. …read more