Ex-WWE star Ted DiBiase Jr. found not guilty in Mississippi welfare fraud scandal: ‘Going to live again’

The ex-WWE star who was accused of using federal funds earmarked to social services for “needy families” to pay for his luxury lifestyle, including buying a million-dollar home, was found not guilty on Friday. Ted DiBiase Jr. fought back tears after a Mississippi jury cleared his name from the state’s largest-ever public corruption scheme, declaring he was going to “live again.” “I’m going to live again,” DiBiase told WLBT after the hearing. “I’m going to continue to serve people because that really is who I am. I do care about every Mississippian and to all the doubters or haters or…

Yankees’ Luis Gil closes out spring training with impressive start

TAMPA — As far as spring training games go, Friday was an important one for Luis Gil, given some of the questions lingering around him this camp. The Yankees right-hander came out and answered them emphatically. Gil looked more dominant than he has all spring, mowing down the Orioles across…

Russian hackers targeting US officials and journalists on Signal – have accessed ‘thousands’ of accounts, FBI warns

Russian hackers are targeting US officials and other “high intelligence value” individuals on the encrypted messaging app Signal and “thousands” of accounts have already been compromised, FBI Director Kash Patel warned Friday. “The [FBI] has identified cyber actors associated with Russian Intelligence Services targeting users of commercial messaging applications, including…

Xavier Booker gives UCLA basketball big lift with Tyler Bilodeau out

PHILADELPHIA — There was no consensus when it came to Xavier Booker’s greatest impact. His four blocks in leading UCLA’s rim protection during its NCAA Tournament opener? “I would say the blocks, for sure,” Booker said late Friday. His work on the boards against UCF? “I was mostly happy with…

Reigning NBA champion Thunder skipping White House visit

The reigning NBA Champion Thunder are skipping a visit to the White House after their Finals victory over the Pacers last season. The Thunder have a game scheduled against the Wizards in Washington, D.C., on Saturday at 5 p.m., making this an ideal time to visit, but in a statement…

Islanders’ dream season is staring down a harsh reality check

MONTREAL — It doesn’t feel fair to say the Islanders are at risk of blowing a playoff spot when they haven’t really played in a way that should constitute that label.  They’re 7-4-0 since the Olympic break, winners of four of their last six heading into their two most important…

Cam Schlittler’s gritty edge fueling rise as ‘real deal’ with Yankees

TAMPA — Whether it’s the keyboard cowboys threatening him online before the biggest game of his 25 years or his formerly beloved hometown Boston Red Sox, his opponent in that very playoff game, surprise Yankees star Cameron John Schlittler loves a challenge and won’t back down. Schlittler, the son of…

Paramount Skydance issues weak forecast as it battles Netflix to acquire Warner Bros.

Paramount Skydance forecast first-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, citing an ongoing decline in legacy TV, but predicted strong growth in its streaming unit this year on additional subscribers and price increases. The David Ellison‑led company called its bid for Warner Bros Discovery an “accelerant” to its goals, but would not comment…

James Webb Telescope captures dramatic images of dying star

NASA’s James Webb Telescope captured an astonishing photograph of a star in outer space recently. In the latest footage captured by the James Webb Telescope, a nebula has been revealed surrounding a dying star. The James Webb Space Telescope is a powerful infrared space telescope that studies every phase in…

Vile antisemitic chant breaks out at San Francisco press conference

A news conference highlighting San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s tax reform proposal devolved into vile antisemitic chants that went on for more than a minute unchecked, according to disgusted officials who were present at the Wednesday event. A protest tied to the Democratic Socialists of America’s San Francisco chapter began…

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