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Tucker Carlson kicks off speaking tour in Arizona

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson kicked off a speaking tour in Arizona this week, hosting fellow celebrity Russell Brand for a lengthy discussion of his views on religion and other topics. “I couldn't wait to meet people who think like me,” Carlson said before leading the group in prayer at the event Wednesday night, NBC News […]

Kroger-Albertsons $25B merger hurts shoppers, FTC says as trial kicks off

The Federal Trade Commission began a trial Monday to block the $25 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons, telling a federal judge in Portland, Oregon, that the deal would eliminate competition between major grocery store chains and hit consumers’ wallets. The FTC and several states filed suit in February to block the deal, arguing the […]

First permitted protest at Democratic convention kicks off in Chicago

The first permitted demonstrations, scheduled to coincide with the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, are set to begin Sunday afternoon in the Loop neighborhood. The protests are due to begin at 5pm local time on Sunday as delegates and politicians begin arriving in the city ahead of the convention, which officially begins on […]

Passenger nearly goes ‘full tilt Karen’ after kid kicks seat

She had flown out of heaven and was heading straight for hell. A passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight from Hawaii to the US mainland found themselves in a nightmare when a child wouldn’t stop kicking the seat back — and the parents allegedly refused to take the problem seriously. And while the internet is […]

Democratic National Convention Party Week Kicks Off with ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Stars

How will Democrats celebrate the coronation of Queen Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week? With drag queens, of course. Star RuPaul’s Drag Race They’re reportedly set to perform at a Democratic National Convention-themed party on Monday for Equality PAC, which raises money for LGBTQ candidates for Congress and also hosts […]

Los Angeles kicks off journey to 2028 Olympics in style

The 2024 Paris Olympics came to a close on Sunday, with athletes from many of the countries that took part in the Summer Olympics taking part in the closing ceremony. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo handed the Olympic flag to International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, who then handed it over to Los Angeles Mayor […]