Bruce Springsteen Spat Escalates As Trump Takes New Shot At Singer Bruce Springsteen Spat Escalates As Trump Takes New Shot At Singer
Bruce Springsteen Spat Escalates As Trump Takes New Shot At Singer The back-and-forth war of words between President Donald Trump and Bruce Springsteen shows no signs of ending anytime soon. In the first concert of the Land of Hope and Dreams Tour by Springsteen and The E Street band last week in Manchester, England, he said: "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration." Two days later, Trump hit back on social media, calling Springsteen, "not a talented guy — just a pushy, obnoxious JERK." Trump …
Southwest's New Carry-On Rule Targets Fire Risks: Here's What's Changing Southwest's New Carry-On Rule Targets Fire Risks: Here's What's Changing
Southwest's New Carry-On Rule Targets Fire Risks: Here's What's Changing Passengers flying on Southwest Airlines will soon have to take their portable chargers out of their bags if they want to use them in the air. Southwest will begin a new policy requiring portable charging devices to be kept in plain sight on Wednesday, May 28. Power banks in use during flights can't be stashed in carry-ons or overhead bins. The rule aims to reduce the risk of mid-air fires caused by overheating battery packs, which have become a growing concern for airlines. "Southwest will introduce a first-in-industry safety policy on May 28 requiring customers to keep portable …
Slain Israeli Embassy Staffers Were About To Get Engaged: Report Slain Israeli Embassy Staffers Were About To Get Engaged: Report
Slain Israeli Embassy Staffers Were About To Get Engaged: Report Two Israeli Embassy employees shot and killed in a targeted attack outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. were about to be engaged, multiple news outlets report. The staffers, identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were leaving an event for young diplomats at the Jewish Museum when they were shot on the 300 block of F Street NW, right across from the FBI's Washington Field Office at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, the NY Times reports. Elias Rodriguez, 30, of Chicago, was identified as the only suspect and reportedly chanted "free Palestine" while in custody, The…
'Delco Pooper' In Viral Road Rage Case Facing Yet Another Charge 'Delco Pooper' In Viral Road Rage Case Facing Yet Another Charge
'Delco Pooper' In Viral Road Rage Case Facing Yet Another Charge A Ridley Park woman who went viral for allegedly defecating on another driver’s car in a Delaware County, Pennsylvania, road rage dispute is now facing an additional criminal charge. Christina Marie Solometo, 44, appeared in court on Monday, May 20, where Magisterial District Judge Mary Hopper held her for court on all original charges and added a new charge of open lewdness. The additional count was filed by Delaware County Assistant District Attorney Dareus Chen just before the hearing, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Solometo now faces the following charges: indecent exposure. disor…
Ex-NY Tutor Who 'Catfished' Minor Into Sex, Abused Second Teen Gets 65 Years In Prison Ex-NY Tutor Who 'Catfished' Minor Into Sex, Abused Second Teen Gets 65 Years In Prison
Ex-NY Tutor Who 'Catfished' Minor Into Sex, Abused Second Teen Gets 65 Years In Prison A former tutor from Long Island will spend decades behind bars for blackmailing an underage teen into having sex with him, and abusing a second victim. Steven Cipkin, 38, of Suffolk County, was sentenced to 65 years in prison in Louisiana federal court on Wednesday, May 21, after admitting to online enticement of minors. Cipkin admitted that from January to April 2022, he used online platforms to pose as an adolescent girl and contacted a minor in Louisiana, gaining her trust. After revealing his true identity, Cipkin continued the communication, asking her to send sexually explicit photos …
Hackers Infect 394K+ Computers, Microsoft Disrupts 'Most Popular Infostealer': What To Know Hackers Infect 394K+ Computers, Microsoft Disrupts 'Most Popular Infostealer': What To Know
Hackers Infect 394K+ Computers, Microsoft Disrupts 'Most Popular Infostealer': What To Know A global cybercrime tool used to steal passwords and drain bank accounts was shut down in a major takedown led by Microsoft and federal authorities. The tool called Lumma Stealer had infected more than 394,000 Windows computers worldwide between March and May, Microsoft said in a blog post on Wednesday, May 21. Hackers used the malware to target schools, hospitals, banks, and gaming communities, often holding victims for ransom or committing financial fraud. A federal court order allowed Microsoft's digital crimes unit to seize more than 2,300 web domains that powered the malware's ope…
WATCH: NY News Anchor Goes Into Labor On Air, Powers Through Full Newscast WATCH: NY News Anchor Goes Into Labor On Air, Powers Through Full Newscast
Watch: NY News Anchor Goes Into Labor On Air, Powers Through Full Newscast Call it breaking news, literally. Albany news anchor Olivia Jaquith went into labor just moments before her morning broadcast on WRGB Wednesday, May 21, but–like a true professional–never missed a beat. Her co-anchor, Julia Dunn, kicked off the show with the perfect opening line: “We do have some breaking news this morning, literally. Olivia’s water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labor.” Jaquith, poised and smiling, gently corrected: “Early labor, early labor, Let’s not get carried away.” Instead of rushing to the hospital, Jaquith proceeded to co-anchor the entire…
Dragged by Hair, Slammed Into Signpost: Man Admits To Vicious Hudson Valley Kidnapping Dragged by Hair, Slammed Into Signpost: Man Admits To Vicious Hudson Valley Kidnapping
Dragged by Hair, Slammed Into Signpost: Man Admits To Vicious Hudson Valley Kidnapping A man accused of brutally assaulting a woman after forcing her out of her Orange County home and into her car in violation of an order of protection has admitted to his heinous actions, prosecutors said.   Port Jervis resident Francisco Ceballos-Rosario, 43, pleaded guilty to second-degree kidnapping and faces more than a decade behind bars in connection with the attack, which happened in late December 2024, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, May 21.  According to court records and statements made during the plea proceedings, the vi…
Pilot Pete From 'The Bachelorette' Caught In Newark Airport Mess As FAA Cuts Flights Pilot Pete From 'The Bachelorette' Caught In Newark Airport Mess As FAA Cuts Flights
Pilot Pete From 'The Bachelorette' Caught In Newark Airport Mess As FAA Cuts Flights A viral TikTok by a New York-based airline pilot is putting a spotlight on the chaos unfolding at Newark Liberty International Airport, where runway construction has triggered major delays and forced the FAA to cut flights. Peter Cappio, also known as Pilot Pete from Charity's season of ABC's "The Bachelorette," shared a video on Wednesday, May 21, showing his plane stuck behind 26 others on the taxiway at Newark. It took 57 minutes from pushback to takeoff. "I just departed Newark Airport today I know it's been in the news a lot but holy cow, is that a disaster getting out of Newark L…
'Tush Push' Ban Narrowly Rejected By NFL Owners: See What Jets Reportedly Wanted 'Tush Push' Ban Narrowly Rejected By NFL Owners: See What Jets Reportedly Wanted
'Tush Push' Ban Narrowly Rejected By NFL Owners: See What Jets Reportedly Wanted Push, Eagles push. NFL owners officially voted down a proposal to ban the controversial quarterback sneak play known as the "tush push," according to NFL.com. The vote was taken during the NFL's spring league meeting on Wednesday, May 21. The Philadelphia Eagles helped popularize the play over the past few seasons, culminating in the franchise's second Super Bowl victory in February. "Tush push" critics have said the scrum isn't a true football play and may be dangerous for players, especially linemen. The Green Bay Packers proposed the ban, which fell two votes shy of the 24 needed to pas…
Ex-Trooper Admits Shooting Himself, Blaming 'Dark-Skinned Man' Triggering Multi-State Manhunt Ex-Trooper Admits Shooting Himself, Blaming 'Dark-Skinned Man' Triggering Multi-State Manhunt
Ex-Trooper Admits Shooting Himself, Blaming 'Dark-Skinned Man' Triggering Multi-State Manhunt A now-former New York State Police trooper admitted he shot himself and then fabricated a story about being ambushed on a Long Island highway, triggering a massive, multi-state manhunt. Thomas Mascia, 27, of West Hempstead, pleaded guilty to making a false report and tampering with evidence in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, May 21, stemming from an incident on the Southern State Parkway. Mascia admitted he staged the scene on Oct. 30, 2024, by shooting himself in the leg with a .22 caliber rifle, scattering shell casings on the roadway, and then calling in a false emergency claiming he …
Target Sales Slump Amid Boycotts Over DEI Policy Changes, Trump's Tariffs Raising Some Prices Target Sales Slump Amid Boycotts Over DEI Policy Changes, Trump's Tariffs Raising Some Prices
Target Sales Slump Amid Boycotts Over DEI Policy Changes, Trump's Tariffs Raising Some Prices Target's sales have fallen through the start of 2025 amid President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, falling consumer confidence, and boycotts over the retailer's diversity program rollback. Target reported that net sales dropped 2.8% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the prior year. Despite digital sales rising 4.7%, in-store sales plummeted 5.7%, causing total transactions to fall 2.4%. Chief financial officer Jim Lee said Target is expecting similar sales drops throughout 2025. "For the full year, we believe it's prudent to plan for a low single-digit decline in our sales, i…