Astros may place star pitcher Ryan Pressly on trade block
Houston has too many relief pitchers. The Astros are considering trading away former closing star and two-time All-Star Ryan Pressley. The Athletic It was reported on Wednesday. Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressley (55) takes the mound in the eighth inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park. Thomas Shea-USA […]
Florida man accused of grabbing women by the throat at polling place after argument
A Florida man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly grabbing two different women by the throat during an argument over the choice of political candidates at a polling place. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Stuart McMillan, 71, got into an argument with two women over the choice of political candidates around 12:30 p.m., and […]
7 states vote to protect abortion rights, 3 keep restrictions in place
On Tuesday, 10 states held direct votes on abortion-related bills, with pro-abortion advocates claiming seven victories. Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota all voted on the issue, with most ballot measures changing leadership. The restrictions on abortion follow the Supreme Court's June 2022 ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, […]
Cash App founder Bob Lee was ‘aggressive’ and ‘all over the place’ during drug-fueled bender before his murder: accused killer’s sister
Cash Up founder Bob Lee had been 'aggressive' and erratic towards drug-fueled criminals in the days before he was murdered, says his murder suspect's attractive sister He testified at the trial. “He was all over the place. Aggressive,” Hazar Eliasnia said on the third day of the stand on Tuesday. “Cocaine and ketamine. He was […]
Aaron Rodgers wants Jets to take their minds to darkest place to solve ‘anger’ problem
Aaron Rodgers says the Jets are accepting the worst-case scenario if they have to play that hard. The Jets are 2-5 on the season, and Rodgers feels the pressure to turn things around is taking the fun out of the team. “I think whether you're 2-5 or 5-2 or anywhere in between, you have to […]
Hamas Collapsing After Sinwar’s Death, Warns Remaining Leaders ‘No Place on Earth Is Safe for You’
'No place on earth is safe' for Hamas leaders – 'not even a Jacuzzi in Qatar', says one Israeli official, as Hamas leadership collapses after Yahya Sinwar's death “A real opportunity” has been created, he said. He blasted those skeptical of Israel's military strategy, saying they now see how terrorist groups can be destroyed in […]
Biden, US lawmakers praise death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israel: ‘The world is a safer place’
President Biden and members of Congress praised Israel after hearing the news that the mastermind of the October 7, 2023 attack on the Jewish state has been killed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised message that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been removed by Israeli forces and found in rubble in the […]
Supreme Court to allow Biden admin power plant climate standards to remain in place – for now
The Supreme Court has upheld the Biden administration's climate standards for power plant emissions, rejecting an emergency request to temporarily block the rules while lower courts proceed. In April, the Environmental Protection Agency released a final rule on pollution standards under the Clean Air Act, requiring all long-term coal-fired power plants to reduce their carbon […]
‘No Place in Professional Football’ for Finger Gun Gestures
As reported by Ian Rapoport, National Football League (NFL) executive Troy Vincent weighed in on the finger gun gesture, saying, “There's no place for that in pro football.” Vincent's comments, made at a league meeting in Atlanta, come as NFL officials increasingly penalize players for gestures the league does not condone. The NFL has faced […]
Carlos Mendoza’s priorities are in the wrong place with Mets’ season on edge
This season, and especially the past four-and-a-half months, has been about fun, character, and the never-ending feel-good atmosphere that invaded the Mets' clubhouse around June 1 and never let go. There were a lot of upsets in the standings and in a lot of games that allowed us to move up in the standings. Fun […]