Poem inspired by New York mugging wins top prize in National Poetry Competition | Books
A poem inspired by the author’s own experiences with a robbery has won first prize of £5,000 in a national poetry competition. When I Was Robbed in New York City by Imogen Wade is about a man locked in a van at JFK airport by a man dressed in black, driven to Grand Central Station, […]
CULLIP: Zyn Outcry Exposes Anti-Smoking Orgs Fighting To Protect Cigs From Competition
In January, Democratic New York Sen. Chuck Schumer called The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered an investigation into a product called Zyn, citing concerns about its marketing and health effects. Zyn is a brand of nicotine pouches that resemble small tea bags and contain nicotine-infused plant-based fibers. It is unsmoked, contains no tobacco, […]
IKE BRANNON: Fantasy Arguments Are Being Used To Stifle Competition In Fantasy Sports
One of the fastest growing interests in the United States is fantasy sports. For many years, this required participants to select real players for their team and compete in a season-long league. The team whose players performed best won the contest. Eventually, companies like FanDuel and DraftKings capitalized on this trend by introducing Daily Fantasy […]
Consumer loss looms with the Credit Card Competition Act
Many Democrats seem to dislike credit card companies, despite the myriad benefits they offer consumers. This perspective seems to focus on vague and misguided claims about greed and price gouging, and treats almost any inconvenience associated with credit card use as prima facie evidence of fraud. The answer, of course, is more regulation. Or so […]
Rory McIlroy on different level, crushes The Match competition, sends $2.4M to charity
Of the four players competing in The Match 9, only Rory McIlroy has previously competed in the exhibition series. His experience in this tournament was evident, with the four-time major champion looking comfortable against match rookies Max Homa, Lexi Thompson and Rose Zhang. McIlroy dominated the competition and won three skins worth $800,000. He then […]
X Games Medalist Jayo Archer Dies At 27 While Practicing Historic Trick He Pulled Off In Competition
Jayden “Jayo” Archer, a pioneering athlete and X Games medalist known for his triple backflip in competition, performed his signature move Wednesday at the age of 27 in Melbourne, Australia, ESPN reported. He died during practice. Archer’s relentless pursuit of excellence has made him a cherished figure within the Australian motocross world and Nitro Circus, […]
Fox News Devours Cable News Competition, Shark Week in Ratings For July
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Three-time NBA slam dunk contest winner discusses constant rise and fall of event, previews 2024 competition
Mac McClung brought the NBA Slam Dunk Contest back to the spotlight last year with his incredible performance, and perhaps the best performer in the history of the event expects McClung to do it again. Nate Robinson is the only three-time champion in history and knows exactly what it takes to win the competition. Standing […]
Surprise retirement of GOP congressman sparks competition for WI seat
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher has announced his unexpected retirement from representing Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, a solidly Republican area. Hours after Gallagher announced his retirement, former state Sen. Roger Ross of Appleton announced his candidacy. Other potential candidates are also considering entering the race, including Republican consultant Alex Brucewicz and state Sen. Andre Jacques. The […]
5 Transgender Players Dominate Toronto Women’s Collegiate Volleyball Competition
A women’s college volleyball game in Toronto, Canada, was shut down after reporters covering the game revealed that five players were in fact biologically male who identified as transgender. It became a sausage festival. Rebel News reporters attended a Jan. 24 game between the Centennial Colts and the Seneca Sting after receiving information that multiple […]