Dodgers will be in on Willy Adames’ high-priced free agency
League officials believe the Dodgers are the favorites to acquire star free agent shortstop Willie Adames. Dodgers big men Andrew Friedman and Brandon Gomez groomed him in Tampa Bay. Adames is a frequent trade target for the Dodgers, Braves, and Giants, and Atlanta could also use him now, but with a price tag of over […]
Top Biden agency issues blunt message to criminal immigrants after explosive data becomes liability for admin
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this week warned noncitizen criminals with felony convictions that they have been “disenfranchised” to remain in the United States. It's a powerful word rarely used in the Biden administration. ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) office in New York said Tuesday that “noncitizens with felony convictions will have their privileges […]
Kenny Smith is enjoying being wanted as free agency looms
Kenny “The Jet” Smith is considering becoming a free agent. If the network's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, loses its bid to acquire the NBA's media rights in the next deal, which begins in 2025, the “Inside the NBA” personalities will not be available for more than 20 years. This may be his last year […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX sues California agency, alleges political bias
Billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX is facing a California commission accusing its commissioners of political bias for blocking the space venture from increasing the number of rockets it launches from an air base in the state. filed suit in federal court. SpaceX on Tuesday sued the California Coastal Commission in Los Angeles, seeking an order barring […]
USDA watchdog opening investigation into agency handling of Boar's Head outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's internal watchdog has launched an investigation into the department's response to violations at the Boar's Head plant that led to Listeria outbreaks in multiple states, Democratic lawmakers said. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said USDA Inspector General Phyllis Fong has responded to numerous reports of suspected mold, insects, mildew and other […]
Creative Artists Agency Drops Haason Reddick After He Hits Over $5 Million In Fines For Not Reporting To Jets: REPORT
I know it's not good for the Japan Sports Agency to fire players, but… New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick The athlete's activities were suspended by his sports agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Fines of more than $5 million According to a report by ESPN's Adam Schefter, this is because he did not report […]
Hochul’s agency heads might be getting a raise
Gov. Cathy Hochul's administration says state officials, who earn far less than their New York City counterparts, could soon receive raises. Hochul's budget office pushed for raises this week after releasing data showing that many state officials earn as much as $50,000 less than city employees in similar positions and, in some cases, less than […]
Jets’ Haason Reddick dumped by agency in latest holdout twist
The bizarre Haason Reddick contract holdout just got even stranger. Redick's agency, CAA, has parted ways with the disgruntled defender, sources confirmed. The Jets always felt Redick's agent wanted to get a deal done, but Redick didn't do it. Haason Reddick has been fined more than $9 million since the holdout began. AP Mr. Reddick's […]
US health agency releases 2025 quality ratings for Medicare plans – Yahoo Finance
Written by Amina Niasse NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Thursday released its 2025 Quality Assessment of Medicare Health Care and Prescription Drug Plans, which compares to 2026 by every major health insurer, including CVS Health, UnitedHealth Group and Humana. This is the first indication of whether he will receive a bonus in […]
FEMA Does Damage Control After Mayorkas Says Agency Running Out of Money
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director Deanne Criswell after Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the agency “doesn't have the funds” to get through hurricane season. The secretary told reporters Wednesday that FEMA has enough funds to respond to Hurricanes Helen and Milton. “I have funding and sufficient resources to support the continued response to […]