Red Bulls’ John Tolkin named to US Men’s Olympic Soccer Team
The New York Red Bulls defender and New Jersey native will be competing in the Olympics. John Tolkin was named to the U.S. Men’s Olympic Soccer Team during an announcement on NBC’s “Today” Monday morning, marking the first time the team has sent players to the Summer Olympics since its founding as the Red Bulls. […]
Pete Alonso named lone Mets All-Star Game representative
PITTSBURGH — The Mets will be bringing in a repeat player for the All-Star Game. On Sunday, Pete Alonso was the Mets’ lone representative when he was surprisingly selected to the National League All-Star team. Alonso was selected as the backup first baseman behind starter Bryce Harper. “I’m really fortunate,” Alonso said after the Mets […]
Armed Oklahoma teenager named honorary deputy for aiding in arrest of alleged home intruder who tried to run him over
An Oklahoma teenager has been appointed honorary lieutenant governor. protection A suspected intruder stormed into his home with a gun. Bryan County Sheriff Johnny Christian praised the courage and bravery shown by 17-year-old Colton Parker during the May 21 incident at a home in Bochtito. “Colton demonstrated extraordinary courage and composure in the face of […]
Pat Tillman’s Mother Outraged by ESPN’s Decision to Give Prince Harry Award Named in Her Son’s Honor
ESPN announced Thursday that Prince Harry will receive the prestigious Pat Tillman Award at this year’s ESPY Awards, but not everyone is happy. The award was established in 2014 in memory of former NFL hero Pat Tillman, who turned down a more than $3 million contract to join the U.S. Army and fight in Afghanistan, […]
Doyle Archer named oldest truck driver at 90 by Guinness World Records
He is still working at age 90. A Kansas man in his nonagenarian who has been behind the wheel of commercial trucks for 60 years was recently honored as the world’s oldest living truck driver. And despite his advanced age, great-grandfather Doyle Archer told The Washington Post he has no plans to retire anytime soon. […]
Controversial USWNT star Korbin Albert named to Olympic team
Controversial U.S. women’s national team midfielder Corbin Albert will be named to the 18-man squad for this summer’s Paris Olympics. The news was broken Wednesday when U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes announced her squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics, which included 10 players who will compete in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World […]
Hershey’s, Friendly’s Among Brands Named In Massive Ice Cream Recall Due To Possible Listeria Outbreak
Totally Cool, Inc. is recalling several brands of ice cream products after a possible listeria outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Monday. The Maryland-based company is recalling ice cream from brands such as Hershey’s and Friendly’s as they may have been contained with the potentially fatal bacteria, listeria, the FDA announced. The products […]
Blue City Removes Homophobic U-Turn Signs, Trans Councilmember Named ‘Maebe A. Girl’ Announces
The residential neighborhood of Silver Lake in the Californian city of Los Angeles removed the last street signs expressing hostility to the LGBTQ+ community Monday, multiple outlets reported. These street signs — several “No U-Turn” and “No Cruising” signs — were put up in the neighborhood in the 1990s following complaints about the presence of […]
California woman was harassed by aggressive black bear she named ‘Big B—ard’ before fatal mauling in home
Paktis Miller, 71, had been plagued by a vicious black bear for months in her small Northern California town until last year, when the bear entered her home and killed her. When authorities found Miller’s body, chewed up and partially eaten, in his Downieville home last November, they initially thought he may have died of […]
Man named ‘Optimus Prime’ caught driving stolen car: Texas police
Law enforcement officials in Austin, Texas, arrested a man bearing the name of a well-known “Autobot” leader last week on vehicle theft charges. The Austin Police Department FOX 7 in AustinOptimus Prime Blakely, 37, was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. According to the affidavit, Blakely was stopped by officers on June 4 […]