Besides live sports, the one thing broadcast networks can be counted on for these days is franchise procedural dramas. That was evident on opening week of a new television season, when the 10 most-watched scripted programs all fit this tried-and-true formula, according to the Nielsen company. There were three programs… Read More
183 U.S. lawmakers named in major new scandal
by Frank Holmes, reporter Political life is supposed to mean a lifetime of “public service”—but for a shocking number of members of Congress, it means leveraging secret information learned during investigations to line your pockets and those of your family, according to a new report. The number of congressmen potentially… Read More
Musk argues with Twitter attorneys over information exchange
A Delaware judge is hearing arguments over the exchange of information by lawyers for Twitter and Elon Musk in a lawsuit in which the social media giant is seeking to force Musk to carry through with his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. Tuesday’s hearing comes three weeks before a scheduled… Read More
Shakira to face trial for tax fraud in Spain
A Spanish judge on Tuesday approved a trial for Colombian pop singer Shakira on charges of tax fraud. Spanish prosecutors accused the entertainer in 2018 of failing to pay 14.5 million euros ($13.9) in taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014. Prosecutors are seeking an eight-year prison sentence and… Read More
NFL ends Pro Bowl to pursue this instead…
The Pro Bowl got a major makeover. The NFL has eliminated its full-contact all-star game and is replacing it with weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game. The new event will be renamed “The Pro Bowl Games” and will feature AFC and NFC players showcasing their football and non-football… Read More
Kitchen cooks had good luck with these knives
There is likely no kitchen tool purchase as important as your cooking knives. And it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the variety of styles, prices, sizes and materials. But while the category of knives is one you may want to explore for the rest of your cooking days, picking a… Read More
Thrifty shopper at estate sale finds 700-year-old medieval document
A bargain hunter who went to an estate sale in Maine to find a KitchenAid mixer, a bookshelf or vintage clothing walked away with a 700-year-old treasure. Instead of a kitchen appliance, Will Sideri stumbled upon a framed document hanging on a wall. It had elaborate script in Latin, along… Read More
The next Super Bowl halftime performer is Rihanna
Rihanna will take center stage at February’s Super Bowl halftime show. The singer, who declined to perform in the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show out of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, will headline the 2023 Super Bowl, the NFL announced Sunday along with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Apple Music. Rihanna posted… Read More
‘The Crown’ to return for a new season… with a new queen
“The Crown” will return to its Netflix throne in early November. The drama series about Queen Elizabeth II and her extended family will begin its fifth season on Nov. 9, the streaming service said Saturday. The debut will come two months after the queen’s Sept. 8 death at the age… Read More
Apple chooses new location for iPhone manufacturing
Apple Inc. will make its iPhone 14 in India, the company said on Monday, as manufacturers shift production from China amid geopolitical tensions and pandemic restrictions that have disrupted supply chains for many industries. “The new iPhone 14 lineup introduces groundbreaking new technologies and important safety capabilities. We’re excited to… Read More
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