Washington — President Biden urged the U.S. intelligence community on Tuesday to act with “vigilance” and speed to confront new and evolving security challenges ranging from climate change to cyber conflict to a more militarily assertive China. In public remarks delivered at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence in …
Read More »Even if you’ve never stepped foot in Coney Island, you’ve felt the influence of Coney Island. For over 40 years, Dick Zigun has run a Coney Island cultural center, museum, side show, and the annual Mermaid Parade. People call him the “Mayor of Coney Island.” He said, “If you’re eating …
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Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday issued a set of new policies to emphasize that the Justice Department operates independently from the White House, creating stricter guidelines to keep the White House from being apprised of the DOJ’s criminal investigations or civil legal actions, with only a few exceptions. According …
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“Face the Nation” Guest Lineup: Ken McClure – Mayor of Springfield, MODr. Scott Gottlieb – Former FDA CommissionerAdm. Michael Mullen – Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of StaffChris Krebs – Partner, Krebs Stamos Group; Former Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencyDavid Becker – Executive Director and Founder, Center for Election Innovation & …
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The devil doesn’t only wear Prada. Rapper Lil Nas X sparked intense debate online over Palm Sunday weekend with the release of a controversial pair of “Satan Shoes,” which feature a bronze pentagram charm, an inverted cross — and actual human blood. The sneakers, made using Nike Air Max 97s, …
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A new study found that Hollywood loses out on nearly $10 billion every year by undervaluing TV and film projects about and by Black creators. The report, released by McKinsey & Company on Thursday, estimates that the industry could bring in an additional 7% to its baseline revenue of $148 …
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“The Bachelor” star Matt James spoke out on Monday about the controversy surrounding his season of the long-running dating show. James, the first Black bachelor on the franchise in nearly 20 years, said in a statement it has been “devastating and heartbreaking” to learn about “incredibly disappointing” photos of contestant …
Read More »Zak Williams, the oldest son of the late Robin Williams, married longtime love Olivia June. The two tied the knot at the Paramour Estate in Los Angels on Saturday, which also marked World Mental Health Day. Williams revealed the joyful news on Twitter with a selfie of the couple. “I …
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Nicolas Cage has been chosen to star in a scripted series based on the life of Joe Exotic, the subject of Netflix’s hit show “Tiger King,” Variety reported Monday. The series will have eight episodes, and is based on Texas Monthly’s 2019 article “Joe Exotic: A Dark Journey Into the World …
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Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Wednesday that the Boston Red Sox will lose a second round draft pick and their video replay operator will be suspended for a year as a result of the league’s investigation into allegations of sign-stealing during the 2018 season. Manfred said the violations …
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