Raymond Chandler and King Arthur come together in Lou Aguilar’s lively ‘The Camelot Trail’
When I wrote about Lou Aguilar’s “The Washington Trail” two years ago, I ended with its hero, Mark Tristan, looking at a poster for the John Wayne film “El Dorado.” He figured Hollywood didn’t make movies like that anymore. They were, he joked, too likely to offend someone. There was some truth in his complaint. […]
Luka Doncic and the Lakers seek revenge for their home loss to the surging Portland Trail Blazers
We added another NBA win last night with a close result in the Magic-Suns game. I probably could have simply picked Phoenix to win; it turned out to be a fairly comfortable call. Still, a win is a win. There were just two games on the schedule last night, but tonight brings nine, including a […]
Thune targets important swing states while Schumer avoids the campaign trail
Thune Jokes About Flexibility in Campaign Support FREMONT, Neb. — Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, often quips that he’ll adapt to whatever his candidates need to secure victories. “I tell all of our candidates, I’ll support you or oppose you, whatever helps you the most,” he shared, speaking to Fox […]
Luka Doncic scores 41 points, but the Lakers lose to the Trail Blazers
In the early part of the 2026-27 season, the Lakers had managed to string together some effective defensive plays, helping their powerhouse offense secure three consecutive victories. However, those defensive moments were few and far between against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena, resulting in the Lakers suffering their first loss of […]
Caroline Wren on Talarico: ‘If You Can’t Manage the Campaign Trail, You Definitely Can’t Manage the U.S. Senate’
Texas Senate Candidate Faces Questions Over Campaign Absence Republican strategist Caroline Wren expressed her concerns on Saturday regarding Texas Democrat Senate nominee James Talarico, particularly questioning his extended absence from the campaign trail. She raised doubts about his capacity to meet the demanding expectations of a Senate role. Wren stated, “If you can’t handle the […]
Deaths on the Lansing River Trail spark concerns of a serial killer close to MSU
Police investigating possible serial killer after 5 deaths linked to popular trail Dr. David Hayes, a criminologist, has expressed the challenges of investigating these recent crimes. He mentioned that unhoused individuals often lack the physical and digital “footprints,” like cellphone data or structured daily routines that most people might have. As a result, establishing connections […]
Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii is causing a popular national park trail to close due to its activity.
Authorities are keeping a close eye on the increased volcanic activity at Kīlauea, a well-known tourist spot in Hawaii, where hundreds of earthquakes and the risk of rockfalls have led to temporary trail closures. This week, the US Geological Survey (USGS) issued a notice regarding volcanic activity at Kīlauea, indicating that two vents have shown […]
Paxton criticizes Talarico for being absent from the campaign trail, and Trump adds a funny comment.
Ken Paxton is taking jabs at his Democrat rival, James Talarico, for seemingly vanishing from the campaign scene as Election Day approaches. Talarico, who is vying for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, has recently stopped showing up at campaign events. He issued a statement noting that he caught the flu after engaging with so […]
Announcer for the Trail Blazers Dismissed Over Racist Tweets From His Teen Years, Lawyer Urges Team to Reinstate Him
Portland Trail Blazers Fire Announcer Amid Controversy Last week, the Portland Trail Blazers dismissed their newly hired announcer, Braiden Bell, over some inappropriate tweets he posted as a teenager. Bell’s lawyer is now aiming to get clarity on the team’s legal justification for the firing and is pushing for his client’s reinstatement. Earlier this month, […]
Trail Blazers dismiss broadcaster following discovery of old racist posts
The Portland Trail Blazers terminated their newly appointed television play-by-play announcer, Braiden Bell, just hours after announcing his hiring. This swift action followed the resurfacing of his past comments on X that were deemed misogynistic and racist. The problematic posts date back to 2012 and 2013, when Bell was around 15 years old. They included […]