Day: June 17, 2024

Tonga Olympian, 18, gearing up for Paris Games, dead in diving accident

9:45 pm June 17, 2024

J.J. Rice, a U.S.-born kitefoiler who was set to represent Tonga in the upcoming Paris Olympics, died in a diving accident over the weekend, his father said. He was 18. Jackson James Rice was set to be the first Caucasian to represent Tonga in the Olympics. He died at Faleloa on the island of Ha’apai […]

‘No consensus’: House backs off of push for large-scale AI regulations

9:41 pm June 17, 2024

The House of Representatives will likely not take up legislation this year to establish a large-scale framework for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., told Fox News Digital that AI development was in a stage where he was concerned that over-burdensome regulations could make the U.S. fall behind competitors like […]

Trump running mate contender makes pitch to top Republican donors

9:37 pm June 17, 2024

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, a top ally and potential running mate of former President Trump, is making the case for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. Scott, who ran unsuccessfully for the 2024 nomination but remains a very popular figure in the GOP, on Wednesday convenes a one-day summit that is drawing top figures […]

NHL team owner nearly hit with ball amid Angel Reese’s flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark

9:31 pm June 17, 2024

Katie Ledecky’s uncle was in attendance for the Indiana Fever’s matchup against the Chicago Sky on Sunday and nearly got a little more than he bargained for as he sat near the court. Jon Ledecky, who is also a co-owner of the New York Islanders, was in Indianapolis for the USA Swimming Olympic trials as […]

Angelina Jolie wins Tony Award with daughter Vivienne after she and siblings drop Brad Pitt’s last name

9:28 pm June 17, 2024

Like mother, like daughter. Angelina Jolie walked the red carpet of the Tony Awards with daughter Vivienne, 15, in matching teal ensembles. The two of them worked together behind the scenes on the Broadway show “The Outsiders,” which earned four awards, including best musical. Jolie wore a floor-length Versace gown made of velvet that was […]