Agriculture secretary cancels $600K grant for study on menstrual cycles in transgender men
The USDA has cancelled a grant worth $600,000 for research into menstrual cycles in transgender men, Secretary Brook Rollins said Friday. According to the USaspending.gov database, the Southern University Agriculture and Mechanical College of Louisiana were grant recipients. “The first occurrence of menstruation occurs at about 12 years old and ends with menopause at about […]
Stephen A. Smith Says Bronny James Was the Subject of Tense Confrontation with LeBron
Stephen A. Smith may (or may not) be taking into account the president's run. However, he won't get support from NBA superstars after a tense confrontation with LeBron James on Thursday night. Smith sat courtside for the Lakers' showdown with the Knicks in Los Angeles, but it was this exchange where a visibly angry James […]
The Memo: Musk-Rubio clash heightens scrutiny on Trump’s approach
Explosive details about the Cabinet meeting conflict between Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were revealed by the New York Times on Friday. The exchange, which appears to have come and go with Musk and Rubio's heated cuts to the State Department, has been setting the spotlight on bigger questions about President Trump's […]
Texas teen, Taylor Jewell Richard showed sex tape of ex-boyfriend Michael Bassett to bar patrons in revenge porn case
An 18-year-old Texas woman was arrested when she and her ex-boyfriend were allegedly shown her and her ex-boyfriend's sex tapes behind his truck to his friends and customers at the bar in a twisted revenge porn incident. Taylor Jewell Richard has been accused of being protected by her indecent footage at the District 249 Bar […]
Volkswagen recalls 177K cars over risk of fire, loose part
Volkswagen has issued several major recalls of the vehicle rather than concerns that the engine cover could melt and fire. The German automaker recalled more than 177,000 crossover SUVs, including the 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday. The engine cover of a shocked car was accidentally […]
DOJ, HHS, GSA, DOE Cancel $400 Million Worth of Grants to Columbia
The Trump administration has announced it has cancelled grants and contracts worth around $400 million with Columbia University, citing how the university has “waived” its obligation to “comply with all federal differentiation laws” in order to receive federal funds. in press release The US Administration-General Services Agency (GSA), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Health […]
WI Supreme Court Race ‘Has 2028 Ramifications’
The April 1st Wisconsin Supreme Court election will once again bring the balance of court power to the balance of its own after the 2023 election in the state. Liberal Janet Protesiewitz defeated conservative candidate Dan Kelly to reverse the balance of the majority liberal courts, 4-3. “I tried to warn people in 2023, and […]
Mets’ Paul Blackburn searching for results as he battles for rotation spot
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Technically, Paul Blackburn is in the spring competition, with the Mets saying three starters (including Griffin Canning and Tyler Megill) are competing for two spinning spots. But Blackburn, who has come out of minor league options and has expired about $4 million this season, is a clear frontrunner. His things […]
Calum Ritchie gives Islanders’ woeful prospect pool an instant boost
San Jose, CAIF. – A year ago, the islander's prospect pool was widely regarded as one of the worst cases in hockey. Quinn Finley and Danny Nelson have taken a positive step in their respective college programs, and the team has used their first round picks with Cole Izerman, so it's been building for the […]
Jalen Brunson-less Knicks fade in final minutes in loss to Clippers
LOS ANGELES – Living without Jalen Brunson was as difficult as expected. Especially during crunch time. The Knicks were inactive due to a sprained ankle, and they scored just 10 points in the final seven minutes, overwhelming the stretch with a 105-95 Friday night loss to the Clippers. Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Dan, left, […]