Retired Philadelphia detectives ordered to stand trial in perjury case
Three long-retired Philadelphia police detectives will go on trial after being accused of lying under oath in the 2016 retrial of a man a jury acquitted of a 1991 rape-murder case. If this case goes to trial in November, it will be an unprecedented situation in which police and prosecutors face criminal charges for flawed […]
Former Olympian Inga Thompson Blasts NOW for Calling Women’s Sports Advocates ‘White Supremacists’
Former Olympic cyclist Inga Thompson has slammed the National Organization for Women (NOW) in a Title IX lawsuit filed by a group of former female athletes, calling it “white supremacy patriarchy at work.” In an interview with Fox New Digital, Thompson shot back at women’s rights groups after they tweeted a statement condemning white supremacy. […]
Body of missing Baltimore bridge worker recovered
The body of a construction worker who went missing atop Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed last week, has been found, authorities said. The unified command, which includes the U.S. Coast Guard and Maryland government agencies, said in a press statement. release The body of Mayor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, 38, was recovered by a diving […]
2 survive plane spiraling out of sky with parachute deployed in Florida: video
Two people narrowly escaped by deploying parachutes from a small plane that spiraled into a Florida backyard on Thursday. “I looked up and saw a plane with a parachute attached, circling and about to hit the ground,” said Sheri Catlett of Brandon, who filmed the plane’s spiral descent around 3:20 p.m. “I heard a loud […]
99 Cent Only Stores to shut down all 371 locations, citing inflation
The national chain of 99 Cents Only Stores, which has 371 stores in four states, is shutting down, with operators citing out-of-control inflation and theft. “This was a very difficult decision and not the outcome we expected or hoped to achieve,” 99 Cents Only Store interim CEO Mike Simoncic said Friday. Ta. Simonick cited several […]
Two Chicago Men Accused of Luring Children for Sexual Abuse Released Due to SAFE-T Act
Two men arrested on suspicion of trying to lure children into a van have been released by a Chicago district judge under the impression that the recently enacted no-bail SAFE-T law prevents them from being held. He was later released. Two men detained by Cicero police were also charged with parole and probation violations, according […]
Apple Lays Off 600 in Wake of Electric Vehicle Failure
Tech giant Apple, one of the most valuable companies on the planet, lays off more than 600 employees in California and faces numerous challenges under CEO Tim Cook’s leadership. This suggests a change in the company’s priorities. Many of the job cuts were related to the failure of the company’s electric vehicle project, which was […]
Nets were in middle of practice when earthquake rocked NYC
On Friday morning, the Nets were in practice when, like nearly everyone in the area, they felt the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred at 10:23 a.m. The earthquake, centered in Readington Township, New Jersey, was one of the largest on the East Coast in 100 years and reportedly struck the HSS Training Center. “It certainly […]
Colorado county passes emergency measure to fine, seize buses dropping off migrants
A Colorado county passed an emergency ordinance Tuesday that allows sheriff’s departments to issue fines and seize buses that drop off illegal immigrants. KDVR report. Douglas County is taking steps to get ahead of the growing influx of migrants, out of concern that Denver officials are likely to bus individuals to surrounding areas. The sanctuary […]
Geno Auriemma, UConn irate over March Madness foul call
Aaliyah Edwards’ controversial offensive foul during UW’s 71-69 March Madness loss to Iowa in the Final Four on Friday night drew scorn from all sides of the basketball world. But, unsurprisingly, the harshest statements came from those associated with the Huskies. “There’s probably an illegal screen call on every possession,” UW coach Geno Auriemma said […]