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Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed'
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' A Somali referee who was set to make FIFA World Cup history said his "biggest dream" was shattered after he was denied entry to the US days before the tournament. Omar Abdulkadir Artan spoke about how border officials turned him away at Miami International Airport in an interview with The New York Times on Tuesday, June 9. He was expected to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate a World Cup match before he was sent back to Istanbul. Artan was one of 52 referees and among seven African officials chosen for the World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. "I a…
Cuba Near Collapse: Fuel Runs Out, Blackouts Spreading, Leader Raúl Castro Faces US Indictment Cuba Near Collapse: Fuel Runs Out, Blackouts Spreading, Leader Raúl Castro Faces US Indictment
Cuba Near Collapse: Fuel Runs Out, Blackouts Spreading, Leader Raúl Castro Faces US Indictment Cuba’s deepening crisis has entered a new and volatile phase. The island has run out of diesel and fuel oil, Energy and Mines Minister Vicente de la O Levy said this week, as Havana faced blackouts lasting 20 to 22 hours a day, according to Spanish news outlet El País. The country’s power grid is now in a critical state. Crowds protested across Havana, blocking roads, banging pots, and demanding electricity. Cuban officials have blamed the outages on US sanctions after President Donald Trump warned in January of tariffs on countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba. The pressure is a…
'FCC You': Colbert Blasts CBS For Scrapping His Interview With Prominent Democrat 'FCC You': Colbert Blasts CBS For Scrapping His Interview With Prominent Democrat
'FCC You': Colbert Blasts CBS For Scrapping His Interview With Prominent Democrat Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers stopped him from airing an interview with a prominent Democrat running for US Senate amid the news network's right-wing pivot. Colbert told viewers that the network's legal team ordered "The Late Show" staff not to broadcast his interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico on Monday, Feb. 16. Talarico and Rep. Jasmine Crockett are running in the Democratic primary in the race for a seat currently held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn. According to Colbert, CBS said it was concerned about the Federal Communications Commission's "equal…
Actor Roger Ewing Dies: Starred In Legendary TV Series 'Gunsmoke' Actor Roger Ewing Dies: Starred In Legendary TV Series 'Gunsmoke'
Actor Roger Ewing Dies: Starred In Legendary TV Series 'Gunsmoke' Roger Ewing, the actor best known for his role on the legendary TV series "Gunsmoke," has died. His family has just confirmed his death at the age of 83, which occurred last month in Morro Bay, California, located on the central coast of the state, roughly halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. A specific cause of death was not disclosed, according to the Neptune Society and multiple media reports. Ewing joined "Gunsmoke" in 1965, first appearing as Ben Lukens before being cast as the regular character Clayton Thaddeus "Thad" Greenwood. He starred in more than 50 episodes between 19…
'Whitest Suburb Of America': NYC Candidate Curtis Sliwa Mocks Bill Ackman's Westchester Home 'Whitest Suburb Of America': NYC Candidate Curtis Sliwa Mocks Bill Ackman's Westchester Home
'Whitest Suburb Of America': NYC Candidate Curtis Sliwa Mocks Bill Ackman's Westchester Home New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa took aim at billionaire investor Bill Ackman during an interview, blasting the hedge fund manager over his recent criticism and mocking his suburban lifestyle in Westchester County.  Ackman, who lives in the wealthy Westchester County enclave, had echoed concerns on social media that Sliwa’s campaign could siphon votes from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, helping Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani in the city’s upcoming mayoral race.  Referencing Ackman’s post — in which the billionaire wrote that “a vote for Curtis Sliwa is a vote for Zohran…
Rape Is 'Epic', NY Young Republicans Leader Proclaims In Leaked GOP Chat: Report Rape Is 'Epic', NY Young Republicans Leader Proclaims In Leaked GOP Chat: Report
Rape Is 'Epic', NY Young Republicans Leader Proclaims In Leaked GOP Chat: Report A New York Senate staffer turned Young Republicans leader is under fire after leaked messages showed him using racist, misogynistic, and homophobic language in a private GOP group chat. The Telegram messages, published by POLITICO Tuesday, Oct. 14, show New York State Young Republicans Vice Chair Bobby Walker repeatedly using slurs and offensive language while strategizing with peers about internal party politics. POLITICO’s reporting, based on roughly 2,900 pages of messages shared among a dozen millennial and Gen Z Republican operatives, paints a picture of an often brutal private chat wh…
SNL’s Connecticut Crack Draws Fact-Checks SNL’s Connecticut Crack Draws Fact-Checks
SNL’s Connecticut Crack Draws Fact-Checks "Saturday Night Live" set its sights on U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) this weekend. And while the senator says the political punchline may have landed, the geography lesson did not. The show’s latest cold open, a mock Senate Judiciary Committee hearing featuring Mikey Day as Blumenthal squaring off with Amy Poehler, playing United States Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Madam Attorney General, did President Trump direct you to prosecute his political opponents?” Day’s Blumenthal asked. Poehler’s Bondi replies: “Before I don’t answer, I’d like to insult you personally. Sen. Blumen…
Who Is Lindsey Halligan? Trump Taps Mar-a-Lago Lawyer As Virginia’s Top Prosecutor Who Is Lindsey Halligan? Trump Taps Mar-a-Lago Lawyer As Virginia’s Top Prosecutor
Who Is Lindsey Halligan? Trump Taps Mar-a-Lago Lawyer As Virginia’s Top Prosecutor President Donald Trump has nominated a familiar face to become Virginia's top prosecutor after Erik Siebert stepped away on Friday. Trump announced that he is nominating Lindsey Halligan, a senior aide in the White House, to serve as the US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia as he continues to target political adversaries. "It is my honor to appoint Lindsey Halligan, who has been serving as Special Assistant to the President at the White House, as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia," he posted on Truth Social late on Saturday, Sept. 20.  The preside…
You're Fired? Trump, US Attorney For Virginia Have Different Takes On Prosecutor's Exit You're Fired? Trump, US Attorney For Virginia Have Different Takes On Prosecutor's Exit
You're Fired? Trump, US Attorney For Virginia Have Different Takes On Prosecutor's Exit President Donald Trump was all smiles after Erik Siebert, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned — though they have two takes on his ousting. Siebert was under pressure from Trump after he failed to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud, and the conflict came to a head on Friday, Sept. 19, resulting in the attorney leaving his position. "This evening, I submitted my resignation as Interim US Attorney for EDVA. For the last eight months, I have had the pleasure of leading the finest and most exceptional of DOJ employees, who care deeply ab…
Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story
Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story The outspoken voices of ABC's "The View" have had plenty to say in their last two shows, just not about the biggest media story in their own house: ABC’s abrupt removal of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from the air. On Thursday, Sept. 18, and Friday, Sept. 19, the daytime panel did not mention Kimmel’s indefinite suspension.  Instead, the discussion focused on politics and headline hearings, including segments on the Epstein investigation and Capitol Hill testimony involving FBI Director Kash Patel and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  Whoopi Goldberg did not appear on Friday’s broadca…
Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has ZERO Talent' Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has ZERO Talent'
Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has Zero Talent' President Trump is celebrating ABC’s decision to pull new episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely, praising the move while on a state visit to the United Kingdom and urging other networks to follow suit. ABC yanked the show after Nexstar Media Group said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its ABC-affiliated stations would preempt Kimmel “for the foreseeable future” over remarks he made about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Click here for a new, updated story: Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled The flap stems from Kimmel’s Monday, …
Jessica Chastain Says She Enrolled At Harvard To “Fight Politicians” Jessica Chastain Says She Enrolled At Harvard To “Fight Politicians”
Jessica Chastain Says She Enrolled At Harvard To “Fight Politicians” Jessica Chastain is back in school, but not for the reason you might expect. The Oscar winner told host Seth Meyers on NBC’s “Late Night With Seth Meyers” that she enrolled at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government to earn a master’s degree in public administration. While this is a stepping stone for many looking to enter politics, the Zero Dark Thirty actress said she wants to learn how to stop them. “There’s people from all over the world in this program. And you know a lot of ... There’s a lot of future politicians. There’s a lot of politicians from their countries there right…
WaPo Columnist Fired For Posts After Charlie Kirk's Killing: 'My Voice Will Be Sharper Now' WaPo Columnist Fired For Posts After Charlie Kirk's Killing: 'My Voice Will Be Sharper Now'
WaPo Columnist Fired For Posts After Charlie Kirk's Killing: 'My Voice Will Be Sharper Now' Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah said she was fired after social media posts about racism and gun violence in the US following the killing of controversial conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Attiah revealed her firing in a Substack post on Monday, Sept. 15. She joined the Post in 2014 and earned the 2019 George Polk Award for her coverage of the Saudi Arabian government's murder of fellow Post writer Jamal Khashoggi. The Post's biography for Attiah said that she "was" a columnist, referring to her in the past tense. A Post spokesperson declined to comment, but pointed …
Fox News Shakeup: Network Cancels Long-Running Show, Adds Pair Of New Programs Fox News Shakeup: Network Cancels Long-Running Show, Adds Pair Of New Programs
Fox News Shakeup: Network Cancels Long-Running Show, Adds Pair Of New Programs Fox News is overhauling its weekends, canceling the long-running Sunday show "MediaBuzz" and launching new programs led by a trio of 30-something talents. The lineup changes come amid intensified competition across cable and streaming and an election cycle that continues to reshape weekend news priorities. On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Fox News confirmed it canceled "MediaBuzz," the network’s long-running media analysis show, and detailed a broader weekend shuffle.  The moves include a new two-hour block for Kayleigh McEnany and a Sunday hour hosted in rotation by Peter Doocy and Jacqui Hei…
Trump Cheers On West Point Alumni Group For Canceling Tom Hanks Award: 'Important Move!' Trump Cheers On West Point Alumni Group For Canceling Tom Hanks Award: 'Important Move!'
Trump Cheers On West Point Alumni Group For Canceling Tom Hanks Award: 'Important Move!' Calling it an “important move,” President Donald Trump cheered the West Point Association of Graduates for abruptly canceling this month’s ceremony to present Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks with the academy’s prestigious Thayer Award. In a Truth Social post on  Monday, Sept. 8, Trump wrote: “Our great West Point (getting greater all the time!) has smartly cancelled the Award Ceremony for actor Tom Hanks.  "Important move! We don’t need destructive, WOKE recipients getting our cherished American Awards!!!”  He added that the Academy Awards and other groups should review st…
Nephew, Ex-Congressman Says RFK Jr. Should Resign: 'Threat' To Americans' Health Nephew, Ex-Congressman Says RFK Jr. Should Resign: 'Threat' To Americans' Health
Nephew, Ex-Congressman Says RFK Jr. Should Resign: 'Threat' To Americans' Health Former Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy III said Friday, Sept. 5, that his uncle, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is putting Americans’ health at risk and must resign. Joe Kennedy’s remarks came a day after a combative congressional hearing where Democrats and some Republicans criticized Robert Kennedy Jr. for his vaccine skepticism and conspiratorial tendencies. “Robert Kennedy Jr. is a threat to the health and well-being of every American,” Kennedy wrote in a post on X. “A United States Secretary of Health and Human Services is tasked with protecting the…
John Oliver Calls Out Chuck Schumer’s Imaginary NY Friends John Oliver Calls Out Chuck Schumer’s Imaginary NY Friends
John Oliver Calls Out Chuck Schumer’s Imaginary NY Friends If you thought your imaginary childhood pals had influence, wait until you hear about New York Sen. Chuck Schumer’s. Comedian John Oliver took aim at the Senate Minority Leader on the latest episode of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, blaming the lawmaker’s devotion to a fictional Long Island couple for the Democratic Party’s struggles. The couple — Joe and Eileen Bailey of Massapequa — don’t actually exist. Schumer invented them nearly two decades ago to represent middle-class swing voters and has been consulting their pretend preferences ever since. “The Baileys have guided Chuck Schumer’s polit…
Vogue Taps New US Leader To Succeed Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Vogue Taps New US Leader To Succeed Fashion Icon Anna Wintour
Vogue Taps New US Leader To Succeed Fashion Icon Anna Wintour American Vogue has picked its new leader to replace fashion icon Anna Wintour. Chloe Malle was chosen to lead American Vogue as its new head of editorial content, the magazine announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The 39-year-old has served as editor of Vogue.com since 2023, along with co-hosting the fashion and culture podcast "The Run-Through." Malle will oversee the editorial and creative direction of the US edition "effective immediately." Her promotion comes more than two months after Wintour revealed that she would step down from the editor-in-chief role she held for 37 years.…
Elon Musk Steps Back From America Party Plans, Report Says Elon Musk Steps Back From America Party Plans, Report Says
Elon Musk Steps Back From America Party Plans, Report Says Elon Musk’s bold experiment to shake up American politics with a new third party appears to be on ice, according to a brand-new report. The billionaire entrepreneur, who just last month declared the formation of the so-called America Party after a poll on his X social media platform, is now quietly backing away from the idea, according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal revealed on Wednesday, Aug. 20 that Musk has essentially abandoned his third-party ambitions, opting instead to nurture relationships with key Republican figures — most notably Vice President JD Vance, who is viewed by…
Gold Standard? Rock Star Slams Trump’s 'Vulgar' Gilded White House Makeover Gold Standard? Rock Star Slams Trump’s 'Vulgar' Gilded White House Makeover
Gold Standard? Rock Star Slams Trump’s 'Vulgar' Gilded White House Makeover A rock star unleashed a blistering critique of President Donald Trump’s “Golden Age” White House makeover.  Former White Stripes frontman Jack White, a 12-time Grammy winner, likened the newly redecorated Oval Office to a “professional wrestler’s dressing room” and called the transformation “an embarrassment to American history.” White took aim at President Trump’s latest White House makeover following Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, Aug. 18.  In an Instagram post, White shared a photo of the two leaders in a lavishly gold-adorned Oval Offi…
Trump's Newly Named Kennedy Center Honorees Include Sylvester Stallone, Kiss Trump's Newly Named Kennedy Center Honorees Include Sylvester Stallone, Kiss
Trump's Newly Named Kennedy Center Honorees Include Sylvester Stallone, Kiss Spotlights, surprises, and a dash of Trumpian flair lit up as President Donald Trump took center stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington to announce this year’s honoree lineup. At around noontime on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the newly revealed recipients were revealed. They are: Country music great George Strait, age 73; Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone, age 79, best known for movie character “Rocky”; Disco legend Gloria Gaynor, age 81; Hard rock band Kiss,  Michael Crawford, age 83, the original Phantom from Broadway’s “The Phantom of the Opera." In a characteristically candid moment, T…
New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures
New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures A fresh national survey reveals a dramatic divide in public perception, spotlighting which leaders Americans admire, and which ones they could do without. Gallup’s latest poll, conducted from Monday, July 7 to Monday, July 21 and surveying 1,015 US adults, ranked 14 well-known US and international figures.  The results show a striking gap between those held in high regard and those who have fallen out of favor. Topping the list for positive public image is Pope Leo XIV, who enjoys a favorable rating from 57 percent of Americans, with just 11 percent viewing him unfavorably.  Tha…
Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney's 'HOTTEST' Ad After Learning She's Registered Republican Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney's 'HOTTEST' Ad After Learning She's Registered Republican
Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney's 'Hottest' Ad After Learning She's Registered Republican President Donald Trump is celebrating actress Sydney Sweeney and her American Eagle jeans after learning she's a registered Republican. Trump posted about the "Euphoria" star on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday, Aug. 4. Sweeney has most recently gained attention for her American Eagle advertising campaign that some have accused of promoting eugenics. The 27-year-old registered as a Republican in June 2024, according to voter registration data in Monroe County, Florida. Sweeney's registration came shortly after she bought a mansion in the Florida Keys, The Guardian reported. …
Kamala Harris Is Done With Politics 'For Now' In First Interview Since Election Loss Kamala Harris Is Done With Politics 'For Now' In First Interview Since Election Loss
Kamala Harris Is Done With Politics 'For Now' In First Interview Since Election Loss Kamala Harris says she’s staying away from politics — “for now.” Just one day after announcing she would not run for California governor, the former vice president told "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert that America’s political system is fractured and in need of serious reform. “Recently, I made the decision that I, just for now, I don’t want to go back in the system,” she said. “I think it’s broken.” But Harris bristled when Colbert asked if she was truly “out of the fight." “I will always be part of the fight,” she replied. Related: Colbert Gives Blistering Response to Trump After…
Is Trump’s Golf Game Really On Par? New Videos Raise Allegations Of Cheating Is Trump’s Golf Game Really On Par? New Videos Raise Allegations Of Cheating
Is Trump’s Golf Game Really On Par? New Videos Raise Allegations Of Cheating President Donald Trump's trip to Scotland over the weekend took a dogleg turn after videos seemed to confirm something he's long been accused of: cheating at golf. That's what many are saying after watching clips taken from Trump's recent round at his beloved course Trump Turnberry. However, his supporters say people are making a beach out of a sand trap. The first and most widely viewed video appears to show one of Trump's caddies casually dropping a ball onto the short grass just as the president pulls up in a golf cart. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has sparred with Trump for years, …
Power Struggle In NJ As US Attorney Fired Hours After Being Appointed Power Struggle In NJ As US Attorney Fired Hours After Being Appointed
Power Struggle In NJ As US Attorney Fired Hours After Being Appointed Just hours after being appointed as United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Desiree Leigh Grace was removed — sparking confusion and political backlash, according to a public court order and statements from US Attorney General Pam Bondi. The shake-up began with a standing order signed by Chief Judge Renée Marie Bumb, which named Grace as U.S. Attorney, replacing President Trump's interim pick, Alina Habba, effective Tuesday, July 22. The order came as Habba’s 120-day interim term ended, with Grace having served as her First Assistant since March. But Grace was out before she…
Melania Trump Could Get Kennedy Center Named In Her Honor Under GOP Plan Melania Trump Could Get Kennedy Center Named In Her Honor Under GOP Plan
Melania Trump Could Get Kennedy Center Named In Her Honor Under GOP Plan Could the Melania Trump Opera House be the future in DC?  A GOP-led proposal to rename the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, after First Lady Melania Trump is sparking immediate backlash from Democrats. Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson, the chairman of the House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, which oversees federal funding for capital repairs, operations, and maintenance at the Kennedy Center made the proposal on Tuesday. The lawmaker said he wants to honor Melania Trump's "support and commitment in promoting the arts and humanities." NBC repo…
Trump Calls Epstein Claims ‘Bull—,’ Disavows Conspiracy Crowd Trump Calls Epstein Claims ‘Bull—,’ Disavows Conspiracy Crowd
Trump Calls Epstein Claims ‘Bull—,’ Disavows Conspiracy Crowd President Donald Trump has drawn a red line for his own base: Anyone still pushing theories about the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein need not support him. In a blistering Truth Social post at 9:43 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, Trump lumped speculation surrounding the disgraced financier into what he called “the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax,” labeling it the latest in a string of Democratic “Scams and Hoaxes” designed to undercut his presidency.  He wrote: “My PAST supporters have bought into this ‘bull----,’ hook, line, and sinker,” he wrote. “Let these weaklings continue forward and …
Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff
Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff President Donald Trump's trade war with Mexico is about to raise the prices of a major ingredient in everything from pizza and pasta sauces to salads and sandwiches. Trump will begin imposing a 17.09% tariff on fresh tomato imports from Mexico on Friday, Aug. 1. The move comes as the Commerce Department officially withdrew from a longtime trade agreement governing imported tomatoes on Monday, July 14. The tariff is slightly lower than the 21% duty floated by Trump officials in April, Bloomberg reported. Trump has also announced an additional 30% tariff on other Mexican goods …
'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss 'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss
'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo isn’t backing down after losing the Democratic primary for New York City mayor — instead, he’s doubling down. Cuomo confirmed Monday, July 14, that he will continue his campaign and run in the November general election despite his surprising primary defeat to progressive Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani in June. “The Democratic primary did not go the way I had hoped,” Cuomo said in a campaign video shared on X. “To the 440,000 New Yorkers who voted for me, a sincere thank you. Thank you for believing in me and my agenda and in my experience. And I am truly sor…
'I'm Everything You Fear': Rosie O'Donnell Hits Back After Trump Floats Revoking Citizenship 'I'm Everything You Fear': Rosie O'Donnell Hits Back After Trump Floats Revoking Citizenship
'I'm Everything You Fear': Rosie O'Donnell Hits Back After Trump Floats Revoking Citizenship Rosie O’Donnell has responded to President Donald Trump’s salvo claiming he's considering revoking her US citizenship with a blistering, 280-word Instagram broadside that revives one of the entertainment world’s longest-running feuds. Posted late Saturday, July 12, alongside a photo of Trump socializing with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the comedian and Emmy-winning talk-show host's message casts Trump as “king joffrey with a tangerine spray tan." O'Donnell declared that Trump's threat to strip her of citizenship only proves “I still live rent-free in that collapsin…