At Least 550 Muslims Have Died on Hajj Pilgrimage, as Temperatures Hit 125ºF in Mecca
Two Arab diplomats Said At least 550 Muslims were killed during the 2024 Islamic Easter holiday, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported on Tuesday. Hajj Many pilgrims to Mecca in Saudi Arabia have died from heat stroke. Temperatures in Mecca soared to 125 degrees Fahrenheit in June. Saudi Arabian authorities said Sunday that more than 2,000 pilgrims […]
Yankees’ Ben Rice gets first hit in MLB debut: ‘totally surreal’
There are doubts about the glove of the Yankees’ new interim first baseman, who played primarily as a catcher in college and with the team, and scouts have described him as “more of a DH.” There are fewer questions about Ben Rice’s bat and fewer questions about his character. With Anthony Rizzo out for about […]
Bryson DeChambeau hit two unreal shots on final US Open hole
It took some heroics, especially two shots, for Bryson DeChambeau to grab victory at the U.S. Open. And, of course, it helped that Rory McIlroy missed two putts in the final three holes of the tournament, including one from within 3 feet. DeChambeau, who was tied with McIlroy for the lead at 6-under par, won […]
Islanders’ Jon Ledecky nearly hit with ball after Angel Reese’s Caitlin Clark foul
This is the kind of thing you could never create even if you tried. During Sunday’s game between the Fever and Sky, when Caitlin Clark attempted a layup and was fouled by Angel Reese, the ball flew into the stands and would have nearly hit a fan if not for the quick reaction of someone […]
Mets’ Tylor Megill starting to hit stride after another solid outing
It took a while for Tyler Megill’s strong winter to translate into results on the field. But that dream may finally be coming true for Megill, who pitched another solid game on Sunday, allowing just two runs over five innings in the Mets’ 11-6 win over the Padres. Aside from a perilous first inning in […]
Father’s Day spending expected to hit a whopping $22.4B — a number that’s still no match for Mother’s Day
There are lots of mugs that say “#1 Dad.” Father’s Day spending this year is expected to reach $22.4 billion, the second highest after last year’s record $22.9 billion. According to the National Retail Federation. The retail trade group’s survey found that half of consumers bought gifts for their fathers or stepfathers, while the other […]
IRS hit Americans with $7B in tax penalties last year
The report said the Internal Revenue Service assessed $7 billion in penalties last year, nearly four times the $1.8 billion it assessed in 2022 after the Biden administration boosted the agency’s staffing. The bulk of the penalties will be assessed to people who underpaid quarterly estimated income taxes, including business owners, gig workers, investors and […]
South Carolina beachgoer dies after being by hit by police vehicle on beach
A Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, police officer has been placed on administrative leave after he killed a woman on the beach while on patrol in his official vehicle Thursday morning. The woman was hit by an Horry County Police Ford Ranger pickup truck around 1:05 p.m. near the Nash Street Beach Access Area near Springmaid […]
‘Counterproductive’: Biden Energy Dep’t Hit With Lawsuit After Cracking Down On Appliances Used By Millions
A pro-free market organization is taking the Biden administration to court in an effort to block government rules targeting a bevy of appliances used by millions of Americans. The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday seeking injunctive and declaratory relief against the DOE’s water efficiency standards […]
More wild storms to hit Florida after record ‘life threatening’ flooding
South Florida has been under emergency declarations due to record “life-threatening” flooding and is expected to be hit by a new storm on Thursday, forecasters said. Dangerously heavy rainfall of 4 to 8 inches accompanied by thunderstorms is expected through the afternoon, with up to 10 inches expected in some areas. National Weather Service. The […]