Day: June 9, 2024

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs under investigation for alleged ‘pay-to-play’ scheme

3:04 am June 9, 2024

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is being investigated for an alleged “pay-for-play” scheme after a report revealed a group home business that looks after vulnerable children was approved for a rate hike after it donated to her inauguration and the Arizona Democratic Party. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, said her office has launched a probe […]

Anti-Israel agitators vandalize property near White House, shout ‘piggy’ at ranger pelted with thrown objects

2:56 am June 9, 2024

Anti-Israel agitators outside the White House threw objects at a National Park Service ranger, shouting “piggy, piggy!” at him, and defaced statues on Saturday in Washington, D.C. Holding signs that accused President Biden of being on “the wrong side of history,” protesters converged on the White House after security measures at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue were […]

New Olympics media guidelines say that referring to trans athletes as ‘biological males’ is ‘harmful’

1:51 am June 9, 2024

According to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) updated “Portrayal Guidelines,” using the terms “biological male” or “biological female” in reference to trans athletes is “problematic.” The IOC updated its guidelines this week for how Olympic-affiliated media and outside outlets should appropriately cover athletes in regard to their diverse identities. This third edition also featured a […]

Bryan Cranston says Matthew Broderick was considered for his role in ‘Breaking Bad’

1:40 am June 9, 2024

Bryan Cranston nearly missed out on playing his iconic “Breaking Bad” character, Walter White. During an appearance on James Corden’s SiriusXM show “This Life Of Mine,” the 68-year-old actor revealed “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” actor Matthew Broderick was “considered” for the role before Cranston was officially offered the part. “We shot the pilot of ‘Breaking […]

Caitlin Clark says ‘no grudges’ after Chennedy Carter’s flagrant foul: ‘People are competitive’

1:24 am June 9, 2024

Chennedy Carter’s flagrant foul in her game against the Indiana Fever last week wasn’t anything outside the norm, Caitlin Clark suggested to reporters on Friday. Speaking ahead of the Fever’s win over the Washington Mystics, Clark was asked whether she felt the incident, which has stirred a debate over her treatment in the WNBA, warranted […]