Connecticut Sun make first WNBA free agency moves, but future remains uncertain
The Connecticut Sun reported that they have officially added 11-year veteran Alyssa Thomas. WNBA Trading page. This means the five-time All-Star will be given a one-year contract at the WNBA's highest salary ($249,244) — and she will be joining other teams as a free agent this offseason. That means you can't negotiate. However, this move […]
Former FEMA director to Congress: 'Give it back its independent agency status,' direct access to president
Michael Brown, former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), said Congress should restore “independent agency status” to the disaster relief agency and give the agency direct access to the president. He expressed the view that this would lead to improvements in the department's overall operations. “The smartest thing they could do is get […]
Eagles fan who verbally abused woman at playoff game worked for DEI consulting agency focused on ‘equity’
A Philadelphia Eagles fan who came under fire for his abusive behavior toward female Green Bay Packers fans has been fired from a diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting firm. A man named Ryan Caldwell was caught on video punching a woman, identified as Allie Keller, near the top of the stands at Lincoln Financial Field. […]
FBI closed DEI office in December, agency says
Exclusive: The FBI has shut down its DEI office, Fox News has confirmed. “In recent weeks, the FBI has taken steps to close the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) by December 2024,” the agency told FOX News Digital on Thursday. The agency has not given a reason for the closure, but many Republican lawmakers […]
Global health agency on chopping block as Republicans threaten to cut off funds
First appearance on Fox: A group of House Republicans is pushing to completely block U.S. funding for the World Health Organization (WHO). Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), policy chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, introduced the bill on Tuesday, saying global health organizations “do not serve our interests and are not entitled to our money.” […]
Seattle Storm’s surprising free agency move could have major WNBA implications
The Seattle Storm have acquired Gabby Williams. ESPN's Kevin Pelton reported Tuesday.. That means the versatile winger will be given a one-year contract at the WNBA's highest salary ($249,244) — and she won't be able to sign with another team as a free agent this offseason. However, this move does not necessarily mean Williams will […]
Trump announces creation of External Revenue Service — here’s what new agency will collect
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that upon his return to the White House, he would create the Bureau of Foreign Revenue, which would collect all foreign revenue, including tariffs. “For too long, we have relied on using the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to tax our greats. Through soft and pathetically weak trade agreements, the […]
How do the Vikings handle Sam Darnold’s free agency after dream season?
A dream season for the Minnesota Vikings ended on Monday night with a 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Despite winning 14 games in the regular season, Sam Darnold and the Vikings will be watching the divisional round from their couches along with the rest of their players. And Darnold is at the center […]
Sam Darnold’s playoff debacle throws free agency into disarray: Troy Aikman
Troy Aikman said Monday that Sam Darnold's offseason outlook will be very different after a series of brutal performances in high-pressure situations ended the Vikings' season on fire. I gave my opinion on that night. Darnold completed 25 of 40 passes for 245 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and had a playoff-record nine sacks in […]
Roki Sasaki eliminates Mets with free agency winding down
Roki Sasaki will not come to New York. According to the paper's Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, the Mets were also informed late Monday that they would not be signing Sasaki, after learning the Yankees had excluded him from the sweepstakes. The Mets met with Sasaki last month in the first known meeting between a […]