‘They Are Eligible… to Compete as Women, Which Is What They Are’
Mark Adams, a spokesman for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), declared the committee “fully supports” two transgender athletes competing against women this week, but he also made contradictory statements about how the athletes were approved to compete. Adams sought to clarify why Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting and Algeria’s Imane Khelif were allowed to compete as women […]
If LeBron James is ‘today’s Muhammad Ali,’ then Lizzo is today’s Pam Grier
I disagreed with LeBron James being selected as the flag bearer for the U.S. team at the Paris Olympics for reasons that bothered me beyond James’ history of kneeling during the national anthem in support of George Floyd and other hardened criminals who lost their lives resisting arrest. It bothered me because I knew it […]
Harris is sole candidate to qualify for DNC roll call starting Thursday
Democratic Party officials announced Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris is the only candidate who has won enough delegates to qualify for online voting to officially nominate the presidential candidate, a process that begins on Thursday. Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison and Democratic National Convention Chair Mignon Moore announced that Harris has secured 3,923 […]
Northern Lights may be seen across some portions of US this week after ‘strong solar activity’
Residents of some northern US states may be able to see some spectacular aurora borealis this week after a recent series of solar storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center (SWPC) announced that multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) have been released from the Sun and are heading towards Earth. “Solar activity […]
Spirit Airlines soars after premium seating plan reveal, joining Southwest
Spirit Airlines on Tuesday announced plans to capture growing demand for premium travel as it pursues higher-margin revenue to ease cost pressures and boost profits. The Florida-based ultra-low-cost airline offers European-style Business Class seating with guaranteed middle seats. Seat options include one carry-on bag, one checked bag, priority boarding, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. The airline […]
Most Voters Say Kamala Harris Supports the Open Border that They Oppose
A Harvard-Harris Poll found that a majority of voters do not support open borders, but they feel that Vice President Kamala Harris holds an open borders world view. In opinion polls, Published Tuesday’s survey found that 68% of voters oppose an open border, including nearly half of Democrats (49%), 85% of Republicans and 73% of […]
Rite Aid Shutting Down More Stores as Total Closures Hit 694
Rite Aid has been closing stores one by one, and the closures are now affecting residents in Michigan and Ohio. Last week, the pharmacy chain closed 27 stores in Michigan and 13 in Ohio. report The news means the chain has closed 694 stores since filing for bankruptcy in October. The media pointed out: The […]
Victor Wembanyama towers over Japanese players at Olympics
Victor Wembanyama made most people laugh in his first NBA season and he’s doing the same thing at the 2024 Olympics. On Tuesday, when France and Japan faced off against each other, the 7-foot-4 Wenbanyama formed an incredible pairing with 5-foot-6 guard Yuki Togashi, helping France win 94-90 in overtime. The match, which pitted the […]
Boxers who failed gender tests will fight women at Olympics
Two boxers are causing a stir after being allowed to compete against women at the Paris Olympics despite previously failing gender eligibility tests. Both have won gold medals against women in different international boxing tournaments. Both Algeria’s Imane Kherif and Lin Yu-ting of Chinese Taipei have been stripped of their medals at the 2023 World […]
Sean Manaea’s seven brilliant innings propel Mets to shutout win over Twins
The Mets’ moves at the trade deadline were largely unremarkable, and were largely similar to the approach the front office took when putting together their team last winter. Perhaps Exhibit A is Sean Manaea, the only free agent the club signed to a multiyear contract (two years, $28 million). Manaea has been practicing well and […]