Aaron Judge became the latest hitter to criticize the new pitcher-friendly dimensions at Camden Yards in Baltimore, and Orioles veteran Trey Mancini seems to agree with the New York Yankees slugger. After losing a would-be home run that bounced off the top of the newly constructed high wall in left field Tuesday night, Judge told … Read more
Beirut, Lebanon – As Lebanon’s election frenzy cools down, the country has awakened to a new chapter in its dizzying political history. After Sunday’s election result, shifts in the balance of power in the country’s 128-seat parliament and its fragile sectarian power-sharing system have occurred. Lawmakers who for many decades were constant variables in Lebanon’s … Read more
The Wire star Michael K. Williams’ nephew talks about the moment he found his uncle’s body after a drug overdose. Dominic Dupont immediately learned of the star’s death and told 911 operators that Williams, 54, was discovered at his Brooklyn penthouse on September 6 last year. ”he’s gone. He’s cool. ” DuPont became famous for … Read more
GREEN BAY, Wis. – To make room on their roster for undrafted rookie long snapper Jack Coco, the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday released undrafted rookie offensive tackle Jahmir Johnson. Coco was Georgia Tech’s long snapper in 2018, 2019 and 2020, doing the snapping only on field goals and extra points, before focusing on tight … Read more
Block’s overarching purpose is to drive economic empowerment in the world and Bitcoin plays a central role in that mission, its chief executives said during the firm’s first Investor Day since 2017 on Wednesday. “We believe Bitcoin is going to have a profound impact on financial services, particularly as a tool for economic empowerment and … Read more
Cannes, France – The 75th Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday with a live satellite video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zhelensky calling on the new generation of filmmakers to confront Russia’s war in Ukraine and the dictators who mocked Charlie Chaplin’s Adolf Hitler. . After the tributes and music numbers, Zhelensky aired live for … Read more
Fathi Bashagha, who was appointed prime minister by Libya’s east-based parliament in February, will base his government in Sirte from Wednesday, he said, after his attempts to take over the capital Tripoli triggered clashes. Libya has had two governments since March. United Nations-recognized administration of Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dbeibeh based in Tripoli has refused … Read more
White House chief of staff Ron Klain says the White House is “absolutely” and “strongly” considering having President Joe Biden invoke the Defense Production Act to address the urgent baby formula shortage problem plaguing the country. (Paul Hennessy, Associated Press) Estimated read time: 6-7 minutes SALT LAKE CITY – Utah health experts addressed growing concerns … Read more
Guatemala City – Guatemala’s controversial attorney general has started a second term, but Maria Consuelo Porras’ last-minute reappointment this week has sparked widespread condemnation and new sanctions amid alarm over backsliding on the rule of law. President Alejandro Giammattei swore in Porras for another four-year period on Monday, despite critics who accuse her of playing … Read more
Joe Rogan is being mocked for ranting about a false story about Australians being banned from growing their own food – before being told live on air that it was fake. Rogan, 54, who has been criticized in the past for repeating COVID-19 misinformation and conspiracy theories, was convinced a lawmaker in New South Wales, … Read more