Talk about a free ride. Thanks to a $1 billion gift from businessman Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropic organization, most students pursuing medical degrees at Johns Hopkins University will now receive free tuition. Starting in the upcoming fall semester, students who come from households earning less than $300,000 will have their tuition… Read More
Spanish mob attacks tourists with water guns?
Thousands of Spanish protesters marched through Barcelona over the weekend to express anger at mass tourism and its impacts on Spain’s most visited city. But these protesters weren’t armed with signs. Bystanders dining in restaurants in the popular La Barceloneta neighborhood were soaked when some protesters sprayed them with water… Read More
[IMAGES] New communist spy base in Caribbean
Like a page out of the Cold War, China is reportedly building a military spy base in Cuba in conjunction with the Cuban government not far from the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, according to newly published satellite images by The Wall Street Journal. According to the report, construction… Read More
Retail giant Sam’s Club slashing popular member perk
With nearly 69 million members nationwide, retail giant Sam’s Club is one of the country’s most popular — and coveted — retail outlets. But loyal Sam’s Club members are about to lose one of the biggest perks of being a member — and loyal members are not happy. Beginning August… Read More
Dan Hurley, UConn basketball ink massive contract extension
UConn and men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley have agreed to a six-year, $50 million contract through the 2029-30 season that makes him one of the nation’s highest paid college coaches nearly a month after he turned down a lucrative offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley, who passed on… Read More
2 hikers found dead on popular Grand Canyon trail
A hiker died over the weekend while attempting to reach the south rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, using a popular trail. Grand Canyon National Park’s office of communications said in a press release that a 50-year-old man from San Angelo, Texas, died after hiking back to the rim… Read More
Fan breaks into rock star’s home… twice?!
Rock legend Rick Springfield is no stranger to die-hard fans. But one fan of the famed rocker took things to a creepy — and dangerous — level. According to a report from celebrity news outlet TMZ, a Springfield fan dressed up like a maid in an attempt to gain access… Read More
Liberal Governor set to release surprising memoir
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is releasing a new memoir at a particularly fraught moment, both for herself and for the Democratic Party. Set to release Tuesday amid the frenzy over President Joe Biden’s recent debate performance, “True Gretch” won’t do much to dispel questions about her national ambitions. But in… Read More
22-year-old phenom makes MLB All-Star team 8 weeks after debut
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was picked for the All-Star Game on Sunday just eight weeks after his debut, and the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies had a big league-high seven selections. Skenes, who turned 22 in May, was selected by the Pirates as the top pick in last year’s amateur… Read More
[WATCH] Bernie Sanders’ viral “senior” moment
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, has Joe Biden’s back when it comes to his age — and senior moments. During an interview aired on CBS News’ Face the Nation, Sanders said that while President Biden had a “terrible” debate against former President Trump, he recently spoke to Biden and continues to… Read More