Comparing the history of political violence in America and the UK
When the news reached British audiences late on Saturday night that Donald Trump had been shot by an unknown assailant, the first reaction was one of shock. It is no secret that American politics, more so than our own, has become increasingly polarised over the past 10 to 15 years, yet it remains overwhelmingly within […]
Disney May Destroy One Of The Greatest Shows In Television History
A report published Wednesday detailed how Disney might have massacred “Doctor Who” to the point of extinction. Okay, so Deadline didn’t exactly say that Disney took “Doctor Who” round back and kicked its head in, but it was “almost completely absent from upfront festivities” despite being arguably the most iconic cult classic television show in […]
Trump shooter Thomas Crooks’ online search history included ‘depressive disorder,’ Trump, Biden, DNC
Butler, Pennsylvania – The shooter at the Trump rally was reportedly seeking help for “severe depression” before he nearly killed the former president, FBI Director Chris Wray reportedly told Congress. Investigators found medical records on Thomas Matthew Crooks’ phone along with dates and times for the Democratic and Republican national conventions and photos of Presidents […]
Cavan Sullivan, 14, makes U.S. history as youngest to make pro debut
At just 14 years and 293 days old, Cavan Sullivan made history on Wednesday night when he played in an MLS match for the Philadelphia Union, becoming the youngest player to debut in a major U.S. professional sports league. Sullivan graced the field at Subaru Park in Philadelphia in the 85th minute of the Union’s […]
NYC boy, 5, found foaming at mouth had methadone in system, father has history of neglect cases: cops
A 5-year-old boy who died after officers found him foaming at the mouth in a Bronx apartment had methadone in his system, police said. The deadly drugs that Dennis Timberlake likely ingested over the weekend are believed to have come from his father, Darrell Timberlake, 42, a methadone user with a long history of child […]
History suggests 49ers won’t honor Brandon Aiyuk trade request
A protracted contract dispute between star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers came to a head on Tuesday, with the wide receiver officially requesting a trade from the team. The 26-year-old, who is set to make $14.1 million this season on his fifth-year option, ranked seventh in the league with 1,342 receiving yards and […]
Cavan Sullivan, 14, could make MLS history with Union
History is being conjured up in the world of soccer. Fourteen-year-old prodigy Cavan Sullivan has been named to the Philadelphia Union’s first-team roster for Wednesday’s game against the New England Revolution. If he participates, he will be the youngest player in any major North American sport, which includes the NBA, NHL, MLB and NFL. Cavan […]
Spray-on sneaker created by a robot in 6 minutes will make history at 2024 Olympics
Helen Obiri Kenyan long distance runner The two-time Olympic silver medalist will be making history with the shoes at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Obiri will be wearing new sneakers from sportswear manufacturer On, but they’re far from your typical sneaker. On’s Cloudboom Strike LS is a spray-on footwear. “LS” stands for LightSpray, the trademark name […]
Why The Court’s Murthy Ruling Is Probably The Worst Free Speech Decision In History
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes SCOTUS put Americans affected by censorship in an unenviable position, reversing the burden of proof and denying any effective remedy. In the recent Murthy v. Missouri decision, the Supreme Court hammered home the distressing conclusion that, under the court’s doctrines, the First Amendment is, for all practical purposes, unenforceable against large-scale […]
Paris ’44: The Shame and the Glory by Patrick Bishop review – a gripping account of the City of Light’s liberation | History books
aOn Friday, August 25, 1944, the day German forces surrendered control of Paris, amid sunshine and wild celebrations, Charles de Gaulle declared that Paris had “liberated itself” with “the aid and support of the whole of France.” The truth was less noble. De Gaulle sought to personify “the whole of France,” but France had been […]