Sen. Bob Menendez abandons defiant re-election campaign after conviction on bribery and corruption charges
Once-defiant Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey abandoned his reelection campaign just weeks after being convicted on bribery and corruption charges. Menendez, once a leading Democrat, had said he would run as an independent to retain his senate seat. “Menendez is actually a senator for Egypt, not New Jersey.” On Friday, that dream vanished. […]
Secret Service leaves Trump vulnerable once again after female agent abandons post to breastfeed: Report
The US Secret Service has once again put former President Donald Trump at risk of attack after a female agent reportedly left her duties to breastfeed her child during an event in Asheville, North Carolina on Wednesday. Just before President Trump’s motorcade arrived at the scene, security guards on-site at the event checked the walking […]
Cockatiel named Romeo escapes Queens home, abandons Sunshine
It was a contorted plan on a Shakespearean scale. A pet cockatiel named Romeo flew out of the queen’s cage to search for Juliet, while his abandoned partner lay distraught and silent in the queen’s cage, refusing to be preened or played with. Romeo’s owners are also heartbroken and have been desperately searching for the […]
Italian boxer abandons match against controversial fighter
An Olympic female boxer threw in the towel just 46 seconds into her bout on Thursday, deciding her opponent, embroiled in a gender debate, was hitting too hard. In the women’s 66 kg class, Italy’s Angela Carini was hit by a punch from Algeria’s Imane Kherif, after which Carini signaled to her corner to end […]
Air New Zealand Abandons Promises to Cut Carbon Emissions by 2030
It’s too hard and too expensive: That’s why Air New Zealand has abandoned its goal of reducing its carbon emissions by 2030. The airline said on Tuesday that a variety of challenges contributed to the decision. Delayed deliveries of more fuel-efficient aircraft and low prices for alternative jet fuel were the two main factors behind […]
White House Abandons ‘Cheap Fake’ Claim; Admits ‘He’s Not As Smooth as He Used to Be’
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre acknowledged Friday that President Joe Biden has been hampered in speeches and debates, abandoning claims that the accusations are based on edited videos — “cheap fakes.” Jean-Pierre appeared confused and scared, slurring his words at times as he briefed reporters aboard Air Force One on the way to New […]
Tractor Supply abandons DEI and climate goals
Home improvement and agriculture chain Tractor Supply is scrapping its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program and climate goals after weeks of backlash from conservatives. instatementIn a statement Thursday, the company said it works hard to “represent the values of the communities and customers we serve.” “Our customers have told us they’ve been disappointed, and […]
Scottie Scheffler’s putter abandons him, goes wrong way on U.S. Open leaderboard
Scottie Scheffler, who narrowly made the cut and started the day at 5 over par, could have shot 67 or even 66 at the U.S. Open on Saturday. He played much better from tee to green than he had over the first two days of the championship, creating plenty of birdie opportunities, but his putter […]
Top Silicon Valley investor abandons Dems, cuts Trump campaign massive check after verdict: ‘I’ll lose friends for this’
A top Silicon Valley venture capitalist announced Thursday that he has donated $300,000 to former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign following his conviction. Sean Maguire, a general partner at Sequoia Capital, isn’t just donating to Trump’s campaign: he supports him at all costs. “I personally believe that the double standards and legal war against Trump […]
‘Deeply disappointed’: Texas school principal publicly abandons her husband after he was charged with child pornography
A Texas school principal said she cut off all ties with her husband after he was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography. The principal disclosed her details in two emails sent to school staff and parents. James Stone, 53, who taught at Tompkins High School in Katy, Texas, was arrested Monday after authorities discovered […]