Hard-boiled detective fans should follow ‘The Washington Trail’
“Raymond Chandler is my patron saint,” says Lou Aguilar. The Miami-based author demonstrates that dedication at the beginning of his new thriller, “The Washington Trail,” when a potential client named Amy Gallup shows up at our detective hero’s office. An attractive young woman sauntered in. Dark auburn hair hung on either side of her emerald-green […]
Jeffries on Trump: 'Bro, we broke up with you for a reason'
CHICAGO — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York electrified the Democratic National Convention crowd Wednesday night with an impassioned speech that praised Kamala Harris as a visionary leader while attacking Donald Trump as a threat to traditional American freedoms. In his first major appearance since becoming the Democratic leader in the House of […]
Oprah invokes ‘childless cat lady’ in DNC speech
Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance on the third night of the Democratic National Convention, drawing the loudest cheers of the night from the crowd. The TV star praised “childfree, cat-loving women” during her speech at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. “We’re not that different from our neighbors,” Winfrey said. “When a house burns […]
Lobbying World: Apple alum jumps to auto industry trade association
Automotive Industry Association Automotive Innovation Coalition Adding Lindsay Abate As director of technology policy, Abate was manager of regulatory policy and government relations at Apple Inc., and comes from the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Tardi Harrison I am participating American Public Lands Foundation as chief […]
Edgar Bronfman sweetens bid for Paramount to $6B: report
Veteran media executive Edgar Bronfman is biding $6 billion to buy National Amusements Inc. and will also buy a minority stake in Paramount Global, the people said. He had previously offered $4.3 billion, according to Reuters. Paramount shares rose more than 2.3% after the close. A competing bid for the home of Paramount Pictures, the […]
‘Not A Political Issue’ to Want Hostages Home
The parents of American hostages being held by Hamas said on the third night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) that calling for the hostages’ release was “not a political issue”. Rachel Goldberg Pollin and her husband, John Pollin spoke He spoke about how 109 people, including his son, Hersh Goldberg Pollin, are still being […]
DNC Downplays ‘Israel’ in Supporting Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
CHICAGO, Illinois — Delegates to the Democratic National Convention rose to their feet Wednesday as the parents of Hersh Goldberg Pollin, one of five American hostages still being held by Hamas, spoke. At last month’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, the parents of another American hostage, Omar Neutra, took the stage, but Democrats gave a […]
Angel Reese signs endorsement fittingly with … Reese’s Pieces
It’s a partnership that just seemed so logical. In response to fan demand, WNBA rookie star Angel Reese and the popular Reese’s candy company have finally teamed up, with Reese selling merchandise that will feature her name alongside the candy’s iconic brand name. “The connection between my name and the Reese’s brand was obvious, but […]
Video shows New Jersey bus driver brutally beating rider who allegedly spat in his face; both were arrested
New Jersey bus driver arrested committed a brutal assault A passenger allegedly spat in his face. The violent assault was captured on multiple videos recorded by other passengers on their cell phones. “If someone spits on me, I will automatically hit them.” Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Flaget said the fight broke out on a […]
Aaron Judge and Juan Soto put on another show as Yankees rout Guardians
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better show in New York than the one Aaron Judge and Juan Soto are currently performing in the Bronx. The Midtown match could go on forever, but who knows how long this one will last, but the pair added another to their list of awe-inspiring performances with a thumping […]