How a TikTok clip led demand for 177-year-old sourdough starter to rise | Sourdough
Mary Buckingham says, “There’s an old pioneer tradition, dating back to the early days of colonization of the American West, of giving bread starter to anyone who asked.” That was all going well until TikTok came along. For decades, Mr. Buckingham, a retired meteorologist in Greeley, Colorado, and his small community of bread enthusiasts have […]
How a ceasefire vote led to two days of chaos in the Commons | News
There is no more serious topic than this. MPs had been urged by the SNP to vote in favor of a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict. But despite the urgency of the issue, parliament descended into debate and fury, with SNP and Conservative politicians walking out en masse. The SNP had tabled a motion that […]
Engineer whose botched inspection led to NYC apartment building collapse agrees to fine, 2-year ban: city
A “negligent” engineer who made a mistake that led to the collapse of a seven-story Bronx apartment building has paid a $10,000 fine and agreed to a two-year ban on city inspections, authorities announced Thursday. According to Mayor Eric Adams’ office, professional engineer Richard Koenigsberg’s firm determined which columns were decorative and which were used […]
Texas officials investigating ‘interaction’ with student that allegedly led to death of elderly high school staff member
Texas officials said they are investigating how an elderly high school employee died from head injuries after an “interaction” with a student. KSAT-TV first reported Alfredo Jimenez, 73, fell and hit his head at Louis D. Brandeis High School on the morning of February 7th. “The injury occurred when the employee attempted to direct the […]
Massachusetts parents file class action lawsuit against teachers’ union that led illegal strike
In many states, teachers’ unions’ ability to strike is severely limited, especially during the school year, or prohibited entirely by law. The reason is simple. It makes no sense to allow public employees to collectively bargain against taxpayers, or to withhold essential services as a bargaining chip during negotiations. And yet, in recent years, teachers’ […]
How Travis Kelce’s 3 postseason touchdowns led the Chiefs to Super Bowl 58
kansas city chiefs Tight end Travis Kelce has been in this league for a very long time. He was drafted in 2013 and is capping off his 34-year-old season with a win this Sunday that could be his third Super Bowl. During Super Bowl LVIII, Kelsey won’t be in the spotlight just because of his […]
Race, LGBTQ Jokes That Led to Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ Firing Resurface Ahead of His ‘SNL’ Return
Hosted by comedian Shane Gillis saturday night liveis once again under fire from fans unhappy with past comedy podcasts that engaged in off-color jokes that included racial epithets and derogatory comments about the LGBTQ community. Gillis has always been known as an insult comic and has done some edgy comedy. Although he has many fans […]
Texas Razor Wire Has Led to ‘Massive Reduction’ in Migrant Flow
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) said on FOX News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures” that the installation of razor wire in Eagle Pass, Texas, has “significantly reduced the number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.” “This led to a significant decrease.” The Supreme Court ruled last month that Border Patrol agents can remove razor wire. Mr. […]
Abbott claims Texas razor wire has led to ‘massive reduction’ in migrant flow
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) claimed Sunday that the state’s installation of razor wire at a park in Eagle Pass, Texas, has “significantly reduced” the flow of migrants in the area. Abbott was joined by several other governors Sunday on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” to voice support for Texas’ “right to self-defense” as migrants […]
Country star Darius Rucker taken into custody; Kelly Clarkson says medical condition led to weight loss
Country star Darius Rucker is taken into custody. Kelly Clarkson says his condition has led to his weight loss. (Getty Images) behind the bar – Darius Rucker was arrested in Tennessee on a minor drug offense. Continue here… Take action – Kelly Clarkson has admitted that her medical condition has led to her weight loss. […]