WASHINGTON — Members of the House Ethics Committee on Thursday will hold a rare public hearing on a sitting member of Congress. The hearing concerns its investigation into Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., who was indicted on charges she stole millions in federal relief funds and used the money to bankroll her congressional campaign. The congresswoman […]
Trump explains why he cast a mail ballot in Florida’s election: ‘Because I’m president’
Just days after calling mail-in voting, “mail-in cheating,” President Donald Trump on Thursday explained why he decided to cast a mail ballot in a recent Florida special election. “You know what, because I’m president of the United States, and because of the fact that I’m president of the United States, I did a mail-in ballot […]
Iconic Rocky statue moves inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Workers uprooted a statue of fictional fighter Rocky Balboa from its base outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Wednesday and moved it inside where it’ll be the main event of an exhibit celebrating the beloved half-century-old movie. That massive bronze artwork is one of three identical statues, inspired by Sylvester Stallone’s famed “Rocky” franchise, […]
FKA Twigs sues ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf over ‘unlawful’ NDA from 2020 sexual battery settlement
Singer FKA twigs has filed a new lawsuit against ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf, renewing an ongoing legal battle and alleging that the actor attempted to silence her through an unlawful nondisclosure agreement. This legal dispute follows accusations made in 2020 by FKA twigs, — born Tahliah Barnett — who alleged the actor subjected her to “relentless […]
Cleveland mother pleads not guilty after bodies of 2 young daughters found in suitcases at playground
A Cleveland mother charged in the deaths of her two young daughters after their bodies were found buried in suitcases in shallow graves at a playground pleaded not guilty Thursday. Aliyah Henderson, dressed in blue and handcuffed behind her back, made a brief video appearance before a judge in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. She […]
Nicolás Maduro and his wife back in federal court for first time since arraignment
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are scheduled to appear in a Manhattan federal courtroom Thursday, where their lawyers are expected to argue that their drug trafficking indictment should be thrown out because the U.S. government is blocking their ability to pay for their defense. Last month, Maduro and his wife […]
Play ball! It’s opening day
It’s opening day in baseball. The grass is green, the birds are chirping, and your favorite team is going to win the pennant. We have a full day of baseball starting at 1:15 p.m. ET with the Pirates vs. the Mets on Peacock. Below, we dive into some storylines to watch this year. Later tonight, […]
Save Up to 67% on Sneakers From Nike and New Balance
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is happening right now and with it comes sneakers at huge discounts. I’ve covered sneaker sales for a number of years and am particularly impressed by some of the savings being offered by brands like Adidas, New Balance, Nike and more — including a pair that is 67 percent off. Below, […]
Stocks fall, oil prices rise amid doubts over U.S.-Iran talks
U.S. stocks and bonds sold off and oil continued its weeks long upward trajectory Thursday morning, as optimism faded about possible peace talks or a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Thursday also marks 48 hours until the expiration of President Donald Trump’s 5-day pause on strikes against Iran’s power infrastructure. In a social media post, Trump appeared to […]
The Best Amazon Discounts on Kindles
When it comes to e-readers, Amazon Kindle is arguably the most popular brand out there. There are a number of models, but they all have a few things in common — they’re lightweight, easy to use and give you access to tons of books. Now, during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, you can get Kindle e-readers […]