Day: January 22, 2025

Dave Portnoy reacts to TikTok debate, says he’s ‘very concerned’ about small business owners

6:22 am January 22, 2025

Barstool Sports founder and president Dave Portnoy said it’s hard to underestimate the importance of TikTok for small businesses and content creators as lawmakers mull the next steps for the social media platform. “I’m very concerned about how many people earn a living. It’s huge. You can’t underestimate that. And just to cut it out – […]

California officials reopen certain Palisades Fire zones, cops to use planes to monitor looting

6:12 am January 22, 2025

California officials on Tuesday announced residents in certain Palisades Fire evacuation zones will be allowed to return home, as the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department increases security measures to address looting incidents. Zones C-111A, C-112B and U-030B, near Malibu, reopened to residents Tuesday afternoon, with the requirement that they pass through a Malibu checkpoint, according to […]

Trump signs ‘full and unconditional’ pardon of Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht

6:10 am January 22, 2025

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a full and unconditional pardon of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the anonymous marketplace website Silk Road, which the president promised to do “on day one” while on the campaign trail. “I just called the mother of Ross William Ulbri[c]ht to let her know that in honor of her […]

Patrick Mahomes addresses flopping and referee favoritism allegations after outrage over penalties

6:09 am January 22, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes heard the complaints about the officiating in Saturday’s playoff game against the Houston Texans. Referees were the subject of harsh criticism over two penalties assessed to Houston for hits on Mahomes. Houston edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. was called for roughing the passer on a third down in the […]

Former NFL player Chris Simms says Lamar Jackson’s pass to Mark Andrews on two-point try ‘was not accurate’

5:34 am January 22, 2025

Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews received the lion’s share of the blame after the Baltimore Ravens’ playoff run came to an abrupt and excruciating end. Andrews failed to secure a short pass from Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on a two-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter. A completed catch would have tied […]