Day: July 29, 2023

NYC’s ‘Preppy Killer’ released from prison on separate drug charges

11:32 pm July 29, 2023

Robert Chambers, who became known as the “Preppy Killer” after he strangled a woman in New York City’s Central Park in 1986, was released from prison this week on separate drug charges.  Chambers, 56, served 15 years of his 19-year sentence at Shawangunk Correctional Facility for drug and assault charges and was released on Tuesday. […]

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Mets agree to trade 3-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer to Rangers pending pitcher’s approval: reports

11:11 pm July 29, 2023

The New York Mets have reached a deal to send eight-time All-Star Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers if the veteran pitcher agrees to waive his no-trade clause, according to multiple reports. Scherzer and the players the Mets would receive in exchange would also have to pass physicals before a trade is finalized.  The Rangers […]

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Malfunctioning New York amusement park ride sends guests spinning backward as workers scramble to shut it off

11:01 pm July 29, 2023

An amusement park ride just outside of New York City sent guests spinning for around 10 minutes when it malfunctioned. The ride malfunction happened at Rye Playland in Rye, New York, on July 23 at the park’s Magic Express ride, according to ABC 7. According to the report, the ride takes passengers backward in a […]

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Breakthrough prosthetic fingers revolutionize the lives of amputees

10:49 pm July 29, 2023

Recently, I wrote about a man in Nebraska named Adam Cutshall, who got a 3D-printed finger replacement 20 years after a tragic mishap. He made the mistake of using power tools while intoxicated and cut off his pinky.  Due to the cost of a prosthetic, Cutshall was never able to afford one.  So, he resorted […]

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Iowa conservatives praise DeSantis ‘reboot’ amid campaign struggles

10:24 pm July 29, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is declaring a reboot to his campaign and boasting support from state Republicans after the Lincoln Dinner Friday night. DeSantis scooped up endorsements from multiple state GOP politicians, attempting to cement a new start to his struggling campaign. “The Lincoln Dinner showed that Republicans have a deep bench of great candidates […]

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