Allegations UNRWA collaborated with Hamas are ‘flat-out lies’: Van Hollen
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) weighed in on Israel’s claims that the U.N.’s Palestinian refugee agency, commonly referred to as UNRWA, is an agent of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, calling the accusations It claimed to be an attempt by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to crush the agency. “The claims made by Prime Minister Netanyahu […]
Comer: ‘At the Point Now of Criminal Referrals’
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., criticized Hunter Biden for planning to skip this week’s public hearing and floated potential criminal referrals. “I think that we’re at the point in the investigation where we need to hear the discrepancies,” Comer told Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” saying that there were “massive discrepancies” between what Biden’s business partners told Congress and […]
NY lawmakers fight gov’s plan to reform murky $6B Medicaid program
Albany lawmakers are rejecting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s efforts to rein in the popular $6 billion Medicaid home health program, which critics say is highly susceptible to abuse. After announcing their own budget last week, lawmakers are on the offensive, with the governor’s planned reforms to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) aimed at helping […]
Fracturing ‘Magnificent Seven’ trade puts spotlight on megacap valuations
The diverging fortunes of tech giants and growth companies that have boosted the U.S. stock market have put a spotlight on their lofty valuations. The so-called “Magnificent Seven” are trading at an average of 33 times forward earnings over the next 12 months, up from 26 times at the end of 2022, according to LSEG […]
Ricky Fowler Shouts at Fan After Tee Shot at Players Championship
Tensions escalated at The Players Championship on Saturday as Rickie Fowler and his caddy got into an angry confrontation with a fan who appeared to have distracted him during his tee shot. On his follow-through after hitting the ball on the par-5 16th hole, Fowler dropped one hand from his club, shot an accusatory finger […]
Burger King Sued for $15 Million for Allowing ‘Open Air Drug Bazaar’ in NYC Location
A New York City man is suing Burger King for $15 million, accusing him of allowing the place to turn into an “outdoor drug bazaar” that destroyed the surrounding area. The restaurant in question is located on Fulton Street, just a few blocks from City Hall. Despite its proximity to Mayor Eric Adams’ (D) office, […]
Yankees’ Kevin Smith, Jahmai Jones top candidates for reserve infield spot
TAMPA — The Yankees have one infield spot left unfilled, but DJ LeMahieu, who was injured late in camp and received a negative X-ray after taking a ball to his leg on Saturday, will have one more open if he doesn’t recover in time. An infield position may become available. That means players like Kevin […]
March Madness bracket 2024 West Region breakdown: UNC a favorite
As March Madness reaches its finale on Tuesday, here’s a look at the NCAA Tournament West Division. No. 1 North Carolina (27-7) meeting: ACC coach: Herbert Davis (3rd season) Post up: A year after missing out on the tournament, North Carolina State is back in a familiar place as one of the favorites to cut […]
Tyson Foods to hire 42,000 migrants, laid off 1200 Americans
Tyson Foods wants to hire 42,000 immigrants to work in the United States, according to a new report. But the giant food conglomerate just laid off 1,200 employees after closing its Iowa facility last week and is reportedly planning more closures. bloomberg reported last week that “this new population presents an attractive opportunity for companies […]
NKorea Fires at Least 1 Ballistic Missile
North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea on Monday for the first time in two months, at a time when Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting Seoul to attend a conference hosted by President Yoon Suk Yeol on advancing democracy. South Korea’s military said the missile was fired to the east of […]