Pennsylvania state Rep. Eric Davanzo says he was kicked off House floor over ‘patriotic’ suit ahead of America 250

A Pennsylvania Republican lawmaker says he was kicked off the floor of the state’s House of Representatives for wearing an American flag-themed suit jacket ahead of the country’s 250th birthday. Rep. Eric Davanzo was baffled Tuesday when Speaker Rep. Joanna McClinton ruled that his choice of attire went against the House rules and outrageously dubbed the suit a “costume.” “Kicked off the floor for wearing a Patriotic jacket? That’s right, it happened!” Davanzo posted on his Facebook page. Davanzo, who represents Pennsylvania’s 58th district in Westmoreland County, stood out among his fellow lawmakers after he opted for a red and…

Why USMNT can’t appeal Folarin Balogun’s controversial red card

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Folarin Balogun has no option to appeal the red card that left him suspended for the U.S. men’s national team’s Round of 16 match against Belgium, meaning the USMNT needs to plan for life without its star striker. Article 66.4 of FIFA’s regulations states that, “A…

Malik Tillman’s impressive free kick helps propel USMNT to Round of 16

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Sometimes the loudest player on the pitch is the quietest player on the team. For 81 minutes, U.S. midfielder Malik Tillman had covered nearly every blade of grass. He did what he has done throughout this World Cup: chase, press, recover possession and stitch together the…

Carson Benge’s homer against lefty shows key development in rookie season

TORONTO — Carson Benge cleared the fence in the eighth inning Wednesday, ensuring the Mets wouldn’t conclude their trip to Canada by getting shut out. It was an offensive highlight for the Mets, but more importantly, it showed continued progress for the rookie Benge, who reached double digits with his…

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

Malcolm in the Middle’s plucky attitude made it one of the most iconic TV shows of the early 2000s — and fans are still trying to keep up with the cast. The comedy, which was a faux memoir of middle child Malcolm Wilkerson (Frankie Muniz), detailed the Wilkerson family’s low-income,…

DOJ vows ‘birth tourism’ crackdown after Supreme Court rules against Trump in birthright citizenship case

The Justice Department on Tuesday pledged to crack down on so-called “birth tourism” after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s executive order outlawing birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and US visitors.  Colin McDonald, the DOJ’s assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement, directed federal prosecutors to “zealously protect…

Mexico vs Ecuador caused artificial earthquake due to fan celebrations

The celebrations haven’t stopped after Mexico’s historic win over Ecuador in the World Cup’s Round of 32 on Tuesday. The co-host nation faced Ecuador on its home turf at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, earning a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16. It marked Mexico’s first win…

NPR’s Alito retirement blunder raises eyebrows after reporter’s ‘not plausible’ explanation stuns media world

The strange explanation surrounding NPR’s erroneous story about Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s retirement has raised more questions about the journalism debacle. NPR was forced to retract a story Tuesday by legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg, who wrongly reported that Alito was retiring. NPR published the story headlined, “Justice Samuel…

Monmouth football assistant coach dies unexpectedly at 34

Monmouth University defensive coordinator Louis DiRienzo Jr. unexpectedly died Saturday, the school announced Tuesday.  DiRienzo, a Yonkers native, was just 34 years old.  “On behalf of Monmouth Athletics, we are heartbroken by the unexpected passing of Coach DiRienzo,” Monmouth director of athletics Jennifer Sansevero said. “Lou was an outstanding coach,…

Fed chief nominee Kevin Warsh clears key hurdle in Senate, on track to succeed Jerome Powell

Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, cleared a key procedural hurdle on Wednesday, opening the way for him to succeed Jerome Powell in coming weeks amid the White House’s unprecedented efforts to exert control over the world’s most powerful central bank. The Senate Banking Committee voted along party lines to advance Warsh’s nomination…

New Meta AI glasses help veteran ‘see’ the room around him

Thirty years after losing his eyesight in the Gulf War, a veteran can see again thanks to a pair of Meta AI smart glasses. “The moment I put these glasses on, I instantly realized that this was revolutionary,” said Don Overton, who served with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and…

Giants sign veteran Shelby Harris in quest to replace Dexter Lawrence

The first step in the massive undertaking of replacing the massive Dexter Lawrence came last weekend in the sixth round of the NFL draft and the next step came Wednesday, when the Giants signed veteran Shelby Harris to a one-year deal. No one player will be able to replicate what…

35 Logo Redesigns That Teach Us About Branding, Traffic, and Growth

A logo might seem like an aesthetic choice all about catching the eye, but data collected by LogoMaker tells a different story. They analyzed monthly worldwide organic traffic estimates sourced from Semrush and compared the traffic in the months before and after a logo redesign launch. They ranked 35 brands by their…

Cam Skattebo, girlfriend have Knicks game moment with Timothee Chalamet

Madison Square Garden’s Celebrity Row was stacked for Game 5 of the Knicks-Hawks first-round playoff series Tuesday night. Giants running back Cam Skattebo and his girlfriend, Chloe Rodriquez, were all smiles while chatting with actor Timothée Chalamet on the sideline, as seen in an X video by @Majorleaguemadd. Chalamet caught…

Diagnostic dilemma: Rectal exam stabilized man’s irregular heartbeat

The patient: A 29-year-old man in Queens, New YorkThe symptoms: As the man was walking home one night, he suddenly started feeling heart palpitations — accelerated heartbeats at irregular intervals — that alarmed him, prompting an immediate visit to the emergency room.What happened next: The man told the hospital doctors…

Yeah, that’s what a complete Knicks playoff win looks like

It was a perfect welcome-home gift from the Knicks to their fans. The Knicks rolled to a dominant 126-97 win in Tuesday’s Game 5 at Madison Square Garden with a total-package night against the Hawks to take a 3-2 series lead. Jalen Brunson put on a fourth-quarter show, scoring 17…

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