Ranked choice voting dealt blow by voters, rejected in numerous states
Ranked voting took a hit last week when several states rejected the bill, including Nevada, Oregon, Colorado and Idaho. In Colorado, Proposition 131 would create a primary system open to candidates from any party, with the top four vote-getters advancing to the general election after voters rank the candidates from start to finish. It had […]
Michael Jordan sues NASCAR but is dealt major legal blow
Michael Jordan's racing team was dealt a severe blow by a U.S. district judge who denied the team's request for an injunction just before the climax of the 2024 NASCAR season. co-owner jordan 23XI Racing Front Row Motorsports, along with three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, joined the lawsuit against NASCAR and its president. The […]
Bob Saget’s widow dealt with late star’s ‘insanity’
If there's one person who can handle Bob Saget, it's Kelly Rizzo. Dave Coulier spoke exclusively to The Washington Post about the widow of his former “Full House” co-star, who died in January 2022 at age 65. “We love her so much,” Coulier, 64, said on behalf of the beloved sitcom's cast, confirming that they […]
Atlantic City casino workers dealt legal blow with judge’s ruling
New Jersey gaming workers suffered a significant legal blow Friday when a state court dismissed a lawsuit seeking to ban smoking on casino floors. It was Superior Court Judge Patrick Bartels who ruled in favor of Atlantic City's nine struggling casinos. Tobacco-conscious casino employees, concerned about the health risks of secondhand smoke, filed a lawsuit […]
Police — Texas Third-Grade Teacher Dealt Drugs in Class
A Harris County, Texas, elementary school teacher was arrested for allegedly buying and selling drugs over the phone during class. Local police are cracking down on gang violence involving cocaine, methamphetamine and machine guns, ABC 13 reports. Reported Police noted that they announced 20 arrests on Thursday. The third grade teacher in the Sheldon Independent […]
Biden’s student loan repayment plan dealt another blow by federal court
Joe Biden’s efforts to fulfill a key campaign promise of student loan debt relief were dealt a new blow this week when a federal appeals court blocked the Savings for a Valuable Education program, known as SAVE. 1 page, unsigned order In a decision issued Thursday, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a […]
Rory McIlroy talks for first time on how he dealt with US Open choke
Rory McIlroy is ready to put his disastrous U.S. Open defeat behind him. McIlroy spoke at length for the first time Wednesday about how he overcame the disappointment of missing two short putts on the final three holes that denied him a win at Pinehurst and his first major championship in a decade. “I was […]
Biden Has ‘Finally,’ Dealt with Border in ‘Exactly the Right Way’
Asked on CNN News Central on Thursday how President Joe Biden should address criticism that he has been too slow to act on immigration, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D), a member of the Biden campaign’s advisory board, said Biden has been pushing for comprehensive reform from the start and “Biden has finally addressed this in […]
ROOKE: America’s Superpower Status Dealt Another Blow Under Joe Biden
President Joe Biden’s foreign and economic policies have steadily eroded America’s superpower status, but Saudi Arabia’s withdrawal from its 50-year petrodollar pact with the US would be the final blow. Since the 1970s, Saudi Arabia has sold crude oil for US dollars under the petrodollar agreement, which has contributed greatly to the US dollar’s international […]
White Sox dealt deflating loss after controversial interference call ends game
The Chicago White Sox were in the midst of an incredible comeback after entering the bottom of the ninth inning trailing by six runs. They scored the winning run at home plate with one out. Then he hit a rare double play. With runners on first and second and one out, Andrew Benintendi hit a […]