Eurovision Song Contest Warns Protesters: No Palestinian Flags
Organizers of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, which also includes Israel, said in a statement on Thursday that the Palestinian flag will not be allowed to be displayed at the competition, and that staff will not display flags or other “symbols, clothing, objects or banners.” He has repeatedly stated that he will remove any items […]
Hope Hicks says Cohen would ‘insert himself’ into Trump’s campaign, go ‘rogue’: ‘He wasn’t supposed to be on the campaign’
of new york criminal case The case against former President Donald Trump continued into its 11th day Friday, with Hope Hicks, one of the prosecution’s so-called key witnesses, taking the stand. Hicks is a former White House communications director and campaign aide to President Trump. Prosecutor Matthew Colangelo questioned Hicks. Mr. Hicks said in his […]
Stormy seas pause construction of Gaza pier, Pentagon says
The U.S. military had to suspend plans to build a pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver humanitarian supplies due to bad weather, the Pentagon announced Friday. U.S. Central Command officials said in a statement that they were halting “offshore assembly of floating docks” off the coast of Gaza as strong winds and sea […]
Fani Willis’ spending comes under scrutiny by Georgia Senate
Embattled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ use of funds came under scrutiny Friday at a Georgia Senate Select Committee hearing. Republican Sen. Bill Cowsert questioned the treasurer about Willis’ numerous “enhancement requests” for additional funding, including one asking for about $1 million in 2023 for general court costs. It was included. Fulton County Chief […]
Disneyland slashes ticket prices to just $50 a day — but there’s a catch
Disneyland plans to cut ticket prices to just $50 a day this summer, but there’s a catch. For low prices at theme parks in Anaheim, California, visitors must purchase a 1-park, 3-day ticket that is valid for admission Monday through Thursday only. The entire package costs $149 for children and $249 for adults. That means […]
Cuba Sentences Mom to 15 Years in Prison for Filming Protest
Cuba’s communist regime this week sentenced 22-year-old Mayelin Rodríguez Prado to 15 years in prison for filming a peaceful protest in Nuvitas City in August 2022. Rodriguez Prado declared Along with a group of more than a dozen Cubans who also took part in the Nuevitas protests, they received a combined 15-year prison term, the […]
S.C. On Its Way to Becoming 25th State to Ban Transgender Surgery for Children
South Carolina could become the 25th state to ban sterilization and amputation of transgender children. This comes after the state Senate overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill that would protect minors from such procedures. The South Carolina Senate voted 27-8 on Thursday to ban transgender-related medical procedures for minors, with all Republicans present and […]
Ex-Knick Obi Toppin set to face old team in playoffs with Pacers
The No. 1 draft pick from the Leon Rose-era Knicks will be on the other side in the second round of the playoffs. Former lottery pick Obi Toppin has been a regular contributor since his first season with the Pacers, scoring a postseason career-high 21 points off the bench in Thursday night’s clincher Game 6 […]
Outrage spurs boycott against HIMS after CEO enthusiastically supports anti-Israel protesters
Investors and customers of HIMS Online Pharmaceuticals have begun boycotting the company after the company’s CEO expressed passionate support for university students protesting against Israel in its fight against Hamas terrorists. HIMS CEO Andrew Dadham posted on social media Wednesday that his company will hire students who have been protesting against Israel. “Moral courage > […]
Knicks, Pacers share bitter playoff rivalry with new chapter set
What’s funny is that we often walk past these old battles. Remember the headline? “Knicks vs. Slick”? — when thinking about the best of all Knicks rivalries. For example, there were some great encounters with the Bulls, including Michael Jordan, but it was more a study in headbanging than a rivalry. Many Knicks fans remember […]