Fire unions livid as funding for 9/11 health fund excluded from federal budget, funds in jeopardy
Firefighter unions and fire advocacy groups have accused Congress of failing to secure funding for medical programs for 9/11 victims, despite an agreement to keep the government open. Budget negotiations in Congress resulted in a failure to fund the WTC healthcare program. The program will provide financial assistance to 125,000 people who became ill several […]
‘Jeopardy!’ contestants befuddled by final clue ripping Jets’ Super Bowl drought
Sports fans from almost all over the world watch Jeopardy! Thursday night, they were probably screaming at the TV. The clue for “The Last Crisis'' was “History of the Super Bowl.'' Sports is rarely an area of expertise for competitors, but this clue was a no-brainer. “The only team that was in the Super Bowl […]
‘Jeopardy!’ kicks Jets fans while their down with devastating final clue: ‘Pretty rough 55-year streak’
The Jets can't fly around turbulence. New York Jets fans received random attacks from Jeopardy! as the team endures another tough losing season. Thursday night, just hours after it was reported that owner Woody Johnson is making key team decisions based on player evaluations from the video game series “Madden NFL.” Gang Green fans were […]
Striking NY Times tech workers 'done compromising,' as staffers say election coverage in jeopardy
The New York Times’ ability to provide Election Day information and analysis could be in jeopardy if hundreds of the giant … source
‘Jeopardy!’ fans outraged over Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce diss in ‘nasty’ clue
“Dangerous!'' Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are aiming for a romance. In an episode earlier this week, a hint of a game show in the category of “troubled TV shows” outraged fans. “Danger!” The $200 clue is “'Are you smarter than celebrities?'” The show will be hosted by a man who may be better known […]
Karen Read asks court to drop her charges over ‘double jeopardy’ claim
A Massachusetts woman has asked the state Supreme Court to dismiss the charges against her after a murder trial in the death of her police officer boyfriend ended in a mistrial amid allegations of a corruption cover-up involving her co-workers. We are calling for the department to be withdrawn. Karen Reed, a 44-year-old former financial […]
‘Jeopardy!’ contestant addresses awkward ‘sexist’ clue on game show
'Danger!' contestant Heather Ryan is speaking out after experiencing an awkward incident on the popular game show. Ryan, a health program director in Binghamton, New York, acknowledged the “sexist” cues that caused a stir on “Jeopardy!” It made her feel “uncomfortable.” In the episode that aired on October 28, host Ken Jennings read out hints […]
Tennessee upsets Alabama in SEC thriller; second loss of season puts Crimson Tide’s playoff hopes in jeopardy
The showdown between No. 7 Alabama and No. 11 Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference was one of the most anticipated college football games in Week 8. This matchup lived up to the hype and went down to the wire. The Crimson Tide lost 24-17, dropping their record to 5-2 on the year and ending their […]
‘Jeopardy!’ fans slam Ken Jennings for questionable ‘illegible’ ruling
What is “clutter”? On Wednesday night's episode of “Jeopardy!,” fans of the game show called out host Ken Jennings for questionable rulings. While a contestant named Rishabh was determined to continue his winning streak, other 'Danger!' players put up a good fight in the heated game show. The episode ended with “Final Jeopardy!” In the […]
‘Jeopardy!’ fans upset after Ken Jennings’ ‘very difficult’ ruling
One “Danger!” That answer sparked a heated debate among game show fans. A recent episode of the popular game show left viewers furious over a mispronounced answer. Mark Fitzpatrick, five-day “Jeopardy!” champion, picked an $800 tip from the “Just Doin' My Job” category. 'Dangerous!' Information a year after Bialik's dismissal provides clues “Danger!” Fans were […]