The Yankees’ early concerning faults revealed themselves in loss to Marlins

On a gray, dreary and very long day and night at Yankee Stadium, after a three-hour, 35-minute rain delay and game that was nearly as drawn-out as the wait, the Yankees revealed that their near-perfect start was achieved by a team that may not be quite so perfect, after all. These star-studded Yankees just might have a couple of flaws. One we figured, the other is a surprise. But they both stand as legitimate concerns, at least for today, after the Yankees lost 7-6 to the Marlins after a depressing experience that lasted a whopping six hours and 59 minutes…

Nets give away key lottery opportunity with comeback win over Wizards

In their tankathon matchup against Washington, the Nets pulled out a come-from-behind 121-115 victory before 17,257 at Barclays Center. The Nets had a chance to pull even with the Wizards atop the all-important lottery standings. Instead, the win saw them fall into third, two full games behind the Wizards and…

Screenwriters union and Hollywood studios reach 4-year tentative deal

The screenwriters union and Hollywood studios reached a surprise four-year tentative agreement after roughly three weeks of negotiation. The Writers Guild of America West said on X that its negotiating committee unanimously approved a tentative agreement with The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents studios. The alliance…

Troy Aikman opens up about his mysterious Dolphins role

Troy Aikman shed a sliver of light on his role with the Miami Dolphins. The former Cowboys quarterback and long-time NFL analyst is involved with the Dolphins, although anything beyond the word “consultant” is unknown. Seriously, nobody knows what his actual role currently is. He’s just assuring everyone that he’ll…

UFC legend Jon Jones in heated road rage confrontation caught on video

Jon Jones can’t stay out of the news. The equally talented yet controversial MMA all-timer was caught on video in a confrontation with another man in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The man, Bryan Beltran, says he was “almost hit three times” by Jones’ truck. “You’re almost f–king hitting…

NASA’s No. 1 guy poo-poohs critics over crappy M toilet

NASA’s No. 1 guy Sunday poo-poohed critics of the Artemis II mission’s $23 million toilet — saying the astronauts know they’re lucky to even have the crappy alternative. “Throughout the history of human spaceflight, the toilet working is almost a bonus capability,” agency administrator Jared Isaacman told CNN’s “State of…

OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens

OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to raise its oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, a modest rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise production due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The war has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz…

4 troubling signs that your nail salon will give you an infection

Talk about a nail-biting decision. Choosing a reputable nail salon can be difficult — do you prioritize the slickness of the nail art? Cost? Staff expertise? Experts say that hygiene and safety should be at the top of the list. There aren’t many comprehensive, nationwide studies on the cleanliness of…

Unrivaled to take show on road to Philadelphia — for one night

Philadelphia is set for a professional women’s basketball revival Friday. The city, which has not hosted a pro women’s team since 1998 when the Philadelphia Rage and the American Basketball League ceased operations due to bankruptcy, has Unrivaled coming to town — and North Philadelphia native Kahleah Copper is thrilled…

A*Teens: Where Are They Now?

Mamma mia! The A*Teens made quite an impression on pop music during their short-lived run. After joining forces as an ABBA tribute band in 1998, Marie Serneholt, Dhani Lennevald, Sara Lumholdt and Amit Sebastian Paul released their debut album, The ABBA Generation, in August 1999 in their native Sweden and May…

Tough-on-crime mayor and vocal Newsom critic to run for California governor

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has sent shockwaves through the California governor’s race on Thursday by announcing a surprise bid for the state’s top job. Mahan, 43, a tough-on-crime Dem from the heart of Silicon Valley, said he’s running because the state needs to do better on affordability, homelessness and…

FCC chief Brendan Carr rips Gavin Newsom over Cali dead people phone blunder

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of “misleading the public” after the state denied wrongdoing in a federal investigation that found millions in taxpayer dollars were paid out for phone lines tied to dead people. California obtained millions in federal funds to cover phone and…

Rangers’ season series with Islanders was nothing short of ugly

For the first time in nearly eight years, the Rangers lost every game to the Islanders in a single campaign.  The regular-season series sweep is one thing, but the nature of each Rangers defeat signaled a turning point in the long-standing rivalry. While the 2-1 loss Thursday night at Madison…

60 Years of Grammys Fashion: The Best Styles Through the Decades

When it comes to the Grammys, Hollywood’s biggest names never fail to dazzle Us with their red carpet looks. From Ariana Grande’s puffy gown in 2020 to Destiny’s Child’s matching green dresses in 2001, celebrities dress to impress at the Grammys through the years. Cher arrived at the 1974 Annual…

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