Day: July 11, 2023

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani wants to win as free agency looms: ‘Sucks to lose’

1:51 pm July 11, 2023

The Los Angeles Angels have failed to make the postseason for the last eight years, last making the playoffs two years before Shohei Ohtani burst onto the scene. Ohtani has been masterful in his first five seasons, winning the 2021 AL MVP and setting numerous records as the modern-day Babe Ruth. Yet, Ohtani’s brilliance has […]

Maine public school pays drag performer $1,000 to speak to LGBT students

1:17 pm July 11, 2023

A Maine public high school paid a gay drag performer $1,000 to speak to minors at a workshop, according to Freedom of Access Act (FOAA) documents. Drag performer Dominick Varney, also known as “Priscilla Poppycocks,” spoke to Bangor High School students on May 4 as part of the school’s “Support, Educate, Empower” series to “empower” […]

Hunter Biden investigation: Prosecutor Lesley Wolf under fire for alleged interference

1:09 pm July 11, 2023

A top prosecutor on the team investigating Hunter Biden is facing scrutiny amid allegations she limited questioning and inquiries about President Biden and blocked search warrants because she was worried about “optics” during the years-long probe. Pressure is building on Assistant U.S. Attorney Lesley Wolf following the release of whistleblower testimony from IRS officials involved […]

US students need nearly 4 months of extra school to fix post-COVID ‘achievement gaps’ in reading, math: Study

1:08 pm July 11, 2023

The latest national study revealed some more dismal numbers for the state of post-pandemic education in America, indicating that progress in reading and math have stalled for elementary and middle school students despite billions in federal spending funneled into efforts to change the trajectory. In a Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) brief released this month, key […]

Ons Jabeur looks for redemption in Wimbledon quarterfinals with matchup against Elena Rybakina

1:03 pm July 11, 2023

Ons Jabeur is getting another shot at Elena Rybakina, a year after losing to her in the Wimbledon final. It’s just the quarterfinals this time around, but the Tunisian player has to go through the defending champion to have a chance of winning her first Grand Slam tournament. The sixth-seeded Jabeur routed two-time champion Petra […]