Astronaut Frank Borman, who commanded Apollo 8’s historic Christmas 1968 flight that circled the moon 10 times and paved the way for the lunar landing the next year, has died. He was 95. Borman died Tuesday in Billings, Montana, according to NASA. Borman also led troubled Eastern Airlines in the… Read More
Jezebel, a well-known feminist blog, is shutting down amid financial struggles
Jezebel, the sharp-edged feminist website that found an impassioned and devoted following at the height of the blogosphere era but ended up struggling with its business model, is shutting down after 16 years, its parent company announced Thursday. It is the latest gender-focused media site to fold as the media… Read More
The leading nominee of the 2024 Grammys is…
SZA is the lead contender for the 66th Grammy Awards, with nine nominations announced Friday. “Kill Bill,” her revenge anthem cloaked in an R&B ballad, earned her nods for record of the year, song of the year, and best R&B performance. “SOS” is also up for album of the year… Read More
Wisconsin lawmakers recognize old-fashioned cocktail with brandy
In Wisconsin, the old fashioned cocktail comes with brandy, not bourbon. Now, state lawmakers are making it somewhat official. A bipartisan resolution declaring the brandy old fashioned as the official Wisconsin state cocktail won approval Thursday in the state Assembly. Sponsored: Could Biden Order Americans to Turn in Their Cash?… Read More
You’re fired! CNN freelancer in hot water after this Hamas photo [Pic]
When Hamas launched their surprise attack and massacred 1,400 Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, CNN’s freelance photojournalist Hassan Eslaiah was at the scene. Now, some newly viral photos have shown Eslaiah posing with Hamas leadership — and have raised questions about his involvement in the slaughter. Eslaiah has worked for… Read More
Top US accident investigator releases report on close calls between planes
The nation’s top accident investigator said Thursday that a surge in close calls between planes at U.S. airports this year is a “clear warning sign” that the aviation system is under stress. “While these events are incredibly rare, our safety system is showing clear signs of strain that we cannot… Read More
Trump gets huge legal victory in Minnesota
Former President Donald Trump will stay on the Minnesota primary ballot after the state supreme court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking end his candidacy under a rarely-used constitutional provision that forbids those who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office. The Minnesota Supreme Court declined to become the first in… Read More
Man charged with attacking Paul Pelosi goes to trial Thursday
The man accused of breaking into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home, bludgeoning her husband with a hammer and seeking to kidnap her goes on trial Thursday. Opening statements are scheduled in the federal trial of David DePape who prosecutors say assaulted then-82-year-old Paul Pelosi, sending shockwaves through… Read More
Shohei Ohtani free agency sweepstakes off to a secretive start at MLB meetings
The race to add two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani in a blockbuster free agency deal is off to a clandestine start. “Special player, that’s all I’ll say,” said Chris Young, general manager of the World Series champion Texas Rangers. “We’re going to be interested in looking at everything that’s available… Read More
Robert De Niro attends closing arguments in civil trial by ex-assistant
Robert De Niro looked on Wednesday as a lawyer for a woman who worked for him for over a decade urged a jury in closing arguments to award her millions of dollars for emotional distress and reputational harm because the actor discriminated and retaliated against her. Attorney Brent Hannafan argued… Read More
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