Bars across 18 states rank among best in US, new report says
Esquire magazine has released its list of America’s Best Bars. Bars in 18 states were selected. New York and California boasted the most winners, with eight and seven bars respectively making it onto Esquire’s list. Portland, Oregon (coin) – Sometimes you want to go somewhere where everyone knows your name, and sometimes you want to […]
US funded COVID ‘lab leak’ in China, damning report finds
A new report says the COVID-19 virus likely leaked from a Chinese laboratory and that the United States is responsible for pouring tens of millions of dollars into risky research into a highly contagious virus in facilities with inadequate safety measures. The analysis, by molecular biologist Alina Chan of Harvard and MIT, was published Sunday. […]
NYSE technical issue sinks Berkshire Hathaway stock
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) experienced technical issues on Monday morning, causing Berkshire Hathaway’s shares to fall nearly 100% at one point and halting trading for dozens of stocks. Berkshire Hathaway’s Class A shares fell 99.97% from a closing price of $627,400 on Friday afternoon to $185.10 just before 10 a.m. A New York […]
New York Stock Exchange glitch causes Berkshire Hathaway stock to plummet 99%
A technical glitch at the New York Stock Exchange caused stock prices for several companies, including Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, to be displayed incorrectly. Trading in Buffett’s company’s shares was halted after stock exchange readings showed shares in the company had fallen 99%. Shares of other companies, including Chipotle, Barrick Gold and NuScale Power, were […]
John Boehner Emerges as ‘Quiet Mentor,’ ‘Surprising Tutor’ to Mike Johnson
John Boehner, the conservative nemesis-turned-lobbyist who was ousted from the speaker position in 2015 for pushing Obama administration priorities, has reportedly emerged as a “quiet mentor” for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). Boehner “was a surprising leader for Johnson, even though he was chairman a decade ago and is a Republican establishment figure who goes […]
‘Gold Bars Bobby’ Menendez to File as Independent in Bid to Keep Senate Seat
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), who is facing federal corruption charges, will run for a fourth term as an independent in the U.S. Senate, according to the New Jersey Globe. The longtime Democratic Party official from the Garden State is set to announce his candidacy today after gathering enough signatures to qualify as an independent candidate. […]
Novak Djokovic survives Francisco Cerundolo after slip
Top seed Novak Djokovic overcame a legitimate crisis and then a slippery fall that unsettled him in the fifth set to ensure he continues his quest for an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open. Djokovic won the final two sets for the second straight match on Monday, beating 23rd seed Francisco Cernudolo […]
Sam Walker was attacked for mocking a serial killer
Comedian Sam Walker probably never expected the government to take issue with him mocking a convicted serial killer, but having been weaponized as a joke before and been targeted by activists, escalation seemed inevitable. Walker is part of a comedy troupe called the Danger Cats, which has been in the spotlight for all the wrong […]
Chennedy Carter tried to fight teammate years before Caitlin Clark hit
Chennedy Carter, who earned herself WNBA villain status by taking down Kaitlyn Clark with a hip check on Saturday, once tried to get into a fight with a teammate. During a game between Carter’s Atlanta Dream and the Las Vegas Aces in 2021, teammate Courtney Williams approached Carter and told him to “change his attitude.” […]
LA County FD tried to force Christian lifeguard to fly LGBTQ flag, retaliated against him when he refused: Lawsuit
A man who served with the Los Angeles County Fire Department for more than 20 years is suing the department, claiming that superiors forced him to fly the LGBTQ flag at a lifeguard stand at Will Rogers Beach in Pacific Palisades and then retaliated against him when he refused. In March 2023, the Los Angeles […]