Day: June 15, 2024

Hochul’s revival of mask mandate to curb hate crimes won’t work, has ‘laundry list’ of exceptions: residents

3:19 am June 15, 2024

Some residents in New York City believe New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will face an uphill battle — one that’s essentially of her own making — after she suggested she’s willing to start “discussions” about a partial mask ban for Big Apple subways and protests amid the spread of antisemitism. Highlighting an event that took […]

Joey Chestnut ‘very hopeful’ he can compete in hot dog eating contest: ‘I’ll be hungry’

2:36 am June 15, 2024

As it stands, Joey Chestnut is not permitted to compete in the 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. The 16-time winner of the event recently signed a brand partnership with Impossible Foods, a rival of Nathan’s. Major League Eating ruled he may not compete due to that deal. While attending Thursday’s Indiana Fever-Atlanta Dream WNBA […]

Major health organization makes startling heart disease prediction: ‘Near-perfect storm’

2:31 am June 15, 2024

Heart disease has been the world’s No. 1 killer for over a century, and experts predict that it will become even more prevalent in the coming decades. A report this month from the American Heart Association (AHA) predicts that at least six in 10 U.S. adults could experience cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years. […]

Keith Olbermann calls for AP reporters to be fired after article about Trump’s visit with GOP lawmakers

2:30 am June 15, 2024

Former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann attacked the Associated Press on Friday morning after the outlet published a story about former President Trump’s visit with Republican lawmakers this week. “Fire everybody,” Olbermann posted on X in response to the AP describing Trump’s return as “triumphant” in a Thursday article headlined, “Cheers, cake and a fist-bump from […]

House passes defense bill automatically registering men 18-26 for draft

2:29 am June 15, 2024

The House of Representatives passed a measure on Friday automatically registering men aged 18 to 26 for selective service. It was part of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets out the U.S. government’s military and national security priorities over the next fiscal year. This year’s NDAA authorizes $895.2 billion in military spending, a […]