Juan Soto saves about $8 million in state income tax with Mets signing bonus
Juan Soto could take advantage of an interesting tax loophole in his monster contract with the Mets. Soto and the Mets agreed to a 15-year deal worth $765 million in a blockbuster deal that shook the sports world. This was reported by the newspaper's reporter John Heyman. Soto received a $75 million signing bonus, but […]
Luigi Mangione, UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect, hails from wealthy family and his cousin is a Maryland state lawmaker
The man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson comes from a wealthy family prominent in his local community in Maryland, including a cousin who is a state legislator. Luigi Mangione, 26, was raised in the leafy Baltimore suburb of Towson by a family that owns two large country clubs: Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott […]
Former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s sexual harassment accuser drops federal lawsuit
A former staffer who accused former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment has dropped a federal lawsuit against him, according to court records. Attorneys for Charlotte Bennett, who filed a lawsuit against her former boss in 2022, filed a notice of voluntary termination without prejudice on Monday, Dec. 9. Bennett withdrew the case […]
Former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s sexual assault accuser drops federal lawsuit
A former staffer who accused former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment has dropped a federal lawsuit against him, according to court records. Attorneys for Charlotte Bennett, who filed a lawsuit against her former boss in 2022, filed a notice of voluntary termination without prejudice on Monday, Dec. 9. Bennett withdrew the case […]
Ohio State soccer star wounded in off-campus shooting after NCAA Tournament match, school says
Ohio State Buckeyes men's soccer defender Nathan Demian was accidentally injured in an off-campus shooting after the team advanced to the NCAA Tournament semifinals, the school announced Monday. Demian was wounded in the shooting around 2 a.m. ET. Columbus police said two vehicles were chasing each other and firing guns at each other when Demian […]
New Yorkers could get up to $500 check in Hochul’s State of State proposal
New York state taxpayers could receive $500 refund checks next year as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's first official proposal for a 2025 cost-of-living package. “Inflation refund” – first attempt in the state — $3 billion would be returned to the pockets of the state's 8.6 million taxpayers next year, the governor said, unveiling a […]
Blue state attorney general advises state officials on how to resist ‘draconian’ Trump deportations
California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta has joined the growing list of Democratic leaders vowing to resist President-elect Donald Trump and border czar Tom Homan's mass deportation plans. Last week, Bonta issued new guidelines for courts, health care facilities, universities, schools, labor agencies, public libraries and shelters, challenging state agencies to enforce President Trump's “draconian” […]
Trump names several picks for State Department roles
President-elect Trump on Sunday nominated several candidates for top State Department officials. In several posts on Truth Social, Trump shared his new position working for Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida), his nominee for secretary of state. Trump announced that Michael Anton will become the department's director of policy planning. “Michael served me faithfully and effectively on […]
Chase Herbstreit, son of ESPN star and ex-Ohio State QB Kirk, commits to Michigan
Kirk Herbstreit's son, Chase, is going to Michigan even though his father was the quarterback at Ohio State. The younger Herbstreit is a quarterback in the Class of 2025 and a three-star recruit. According to 247 Sports. “I’m so proud of Chase!” Kirk posted on X. “Congratulations on this wonderful opportunity. I look forward to […]
Border state kicks off new wall construction ahead of Trump's second term
Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, on what he hopes to see accomplished along the southern border and within the energy sector … source