Sen. Lindsey Graham predicts Iran peace talks will fail — and Trump will take Strait of Hormuz ‘by force’

GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Sunday that he thinks the US peace talks with Iran are going to fail — and that President Trump is going to seize the Strait of Hormuz “by force.” Graham (R-SC) applauded the president for trying to negotiate with the regime, but ultimately predicted that the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed last week, ushering in a 60-day period of peace talks toward a full-fledged deal, won’t be fruitful. “I’d rather try diplomacy than take it off the table,” the lawmaker told CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday. “If you don’t have a diplomatic…

Mexico fans keep throwing World Cup reporters in the air on live TV

The World Cup is lifting the spirits of Mexican fans — literally. As El Tri have thrived in the tournament thus far, beating both South Africa and South Korea, a bizarre phenomenon has emerged. As Awful Announcing has documented, there have been several instances of reporters being thrown into the…

Alexi Lalas refuses ‘cringe’ World Cup request

You can call it football — just don’t expect Alexi Lalas to do the same. The former USMNT defender is working yet another World Cup as an analyst for Fox, and he’s once again proven to be a polarizing presence on air. On Thursday, Lalas brought his brash personality to…

Trump reveals Keir Starmer is quitting — before UK PM can announce it himself

President Trump revealed that Keir Starmer is quitting before the United Kingdom’s prime minister announced his departure from 10 Downing Street to the public. Trump, 80, who clashed with Starmer, 63, over Iran and other hot-button issues, trashed the unpopular Labour Party leader before wishing him well. “Keir Starmer will…

Man of the hour: Would you have a male midwife?

Midwifery is a field long dominated by women — hence the name — with females comprising more than 99% of certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) in the US. Yet, this April, Peter Johnson, Ph.D., CNM, of Boones Mill, Va., took the reins as the first male president of the American College of…

Rubio and Dana White sign agreement for more UFC-style diplomacy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC chief Dana White came together at the State Department on Thursday to discuss diplomacy, not fighting, as they signed a partnership to enhance sports diplomacy. “Everybody loves the fights,” White said, noting that when their cage matches go overseas, they see presidents or…

Harley dealers blast Indian Motorcycle over attack ad targeting CEO Artie Starrs being ‘from a pizza company’

Harley-Davidson dealers are accusing rival Indian Motorcycle of engaging in “attack-based marketing” after the company posted an advertisement mocking CEO Artie Starrs — a move that has fueled speculation about whether a broader anti-Harley social media campaign is benefiting the competitor. The controversy erupted after Indian Motorcycle posted a commercial…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX prices record-breaking B IPO at 5 a share

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has officially priced its record initial public offering at $135 per share, catapulting the rocket firm among the world’s most valuable companies ahead of its Friday debut. The hotly anticipated IPO raised $75 billion while selling 555.6 million shares, according to a statement posted on SpaceX’s website…

Memo Ochoa’s wife Karla Mora stuns in Mexico World Cup opener outfit

While legendary Mexican goalkeeper Memo Ochoa wasn’t in his team’s starting 11 for their World Cup opening game against South Africa, his wife, Karla Mora, is still drawing attention. Mora does a great job of staying active on social media while her husband’s on the pitch. And she proved this…

Trump admin has found 146K migrant kids who went missing under Biden: DHS chief

WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Thursday that the Trump administration has found at least 146,000 migrant children that were unaccounted for during the Biden administration. A total of 450,000 went missing under former President Joe Biden — and “nearly 300,000” are still unaccounted for, Mullin said at a…

Trump picks Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton to be next DNI

President Trump has announced his pick to replace Tulsi Gabbard as the next director of national intelligence: Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton. “Few people anywhere in the Legal Community are respected at the level of Jay,” Trump said on Truth Social. “I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay…

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