Singapore’s new prime minister to be sworn in, marking end of Lee dynasty
US-trained economist Lawrence Wong is expected to succeed Lee Hsien Loong as Singapore’s fourth prime minister. Mr Wong’s rise follows a carefully planned political succession aimed at ensuring continuity and stability for Singapore. Mr Wong was elected by the ruling People’s Action Party following the resignation of his anointed successor, Mr Heng Swee Keat. Singapore’s […]
Spike Lee, Knicks fans go wild after Game 5 rout of Pacers
Knicks fans couldn’t help but show pure joy after their team won Game 5 on Tuesday night, including Spike Lee who shouted “Knicks in Six” and fans This included occupying the street outside Madison Square Garden. It mirrored a scene seen throughout the playoffs, with fans going wild after the Knicks defeated the Pacers 121-91 […]
School Board Votes To Reinstate Names Of Robert E Lee, Other Confederates To Two Campuses: REPORT
Virginia’s Shenandoah County School Board voted 5-1 Friday to reverse a decision in 2020 by reinstating Confederate officers’ names to two campuses, multiple outlets reported. Mountain View High School has now become Stonewall Jackson High School and Honey Run Elementary has become Ashby Lee Elementary, according to the decision, The Associated Press (AP) reported. A […]
Mike Lee sounds off on US national debt, spending
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah is sounding the alarm about the high interest rates on the national debt. “We’re so fucked up. And we’re glued together. We’re tattooed. We’re going to pay more than $1.1 trillion in interest this year. That’s the result of decades of reckless, hegemonic It’s a result of control,” Lee […]
‘I Was Punished’: Reality Star Abby Lee Miller Says She Requires A Wheelchair Due To Mistreatment In Prison
Former Dance Moms star Abbey Lee Miller claims she is confined to a wheelchair after being withheld from her medication in prison. Six years after his incarceration, the reality TV star spoke about his experience on Bethenny Frankel’s show. Podcast “Just B” The discussion centered on the prison term of a former Dance Moms instructor […]
Dave Chappelle’s attacker Isaiah Lee sues Hollywood Bowl, security 2 years after he stormed stage: report
The deranged man who attacked Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl in 2022 is back on the streets and taking legal action against the venue and its security. Isaiah Lee claims that the Los Angeles Amphitheater security team brutally beat him, spat on him and intentionally dislocated his elbow, according to court records. […]
Weekend Watch: Spike Lee gets real about racism
“Everyone is a little bit racist.” The 2004 Broadway hit “Avenue Q” plays a lighthearted tune. It’s funny because it’s true. Humans are tribal in nature. We tend to distrust and stereotype outsiders. Recognizing this can ease tension and lead to honest and productive conversations. Spike Lee has spent his career provoking such conversations as […]
Mike Lee hammers ‘Uniparty’ with haikus
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah has criticized the idea of a “unitary party” in which Republicans and Democrats come together to advance the government’s larger goals, much to the chagrin of conservatives. “Conservatives: ‘You’re spending too much money to implement Democratic priorities, and our voters hate it,’” Lee wrote in the article. post Let […]
Squad scores with Summer Lee win, but faces a long primary calendar
Rep. Summer Lee’s first victory over a moderate Democrat in Pennsylvania this week has emboldened progressives and heightened the sense of urgency among those aiming for a “split.” This is promising for fellow members of the Squad, especially Democratic Reps. Jamal Bowman (New York) and Cori Bush (Missouri), who are trying to fend off a […]
Tennessee Gov. Lee signs bill allowing concealed carry for public schoolteachers
Tennessee teachers will be allowed to carry concealed handguns on public school property under a bill signed Friday by Gov. Bill Lee. Lee, a Republican, had announced his support for the proposal a day earlier, flanked by Republican legislative leaders who helped pass the bill in the Republican-dominated General Assembly. “What’s important is that we […]