The ex-marine Daniel Penny is facing manslaughter charges following a viral video of him subduing a homeless man that had reportedly been threatening passengers. The homeless man was known to police, and died while Penny subdued him with the help of other passengers. On Twitter, Gov. Ron DeSantis called Penny… Read More
‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark tiff flares anew between fast food competitors
Declaring a mission to liberate “Taco Tuesday” for all, Taco Bell is asking U.S. regulators to force Wyoming-based Taco John’s to abandon its longstanding claim to the trademark. Too many businesses and others refer to “Taco Tuesday” for Taco John’s to be able to have exclusive rights to the phrase,… Read More
Facebook fined record $1.3 billion and ordered to stop sending European data to US
The European Union slapped Meta with a record $1.3 billion privacy fine Monday and ordered it to stop transferring user data across the Atlantic by October, the latest salvo in a decadelong case sparked by U.S. cybersnooping fears. The penalty of 1.2 billion euros is the biggest since the EU’s… Read More
Video: Biden literally runs from debt questions
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has advised Congress to raise the borrowing cap before June 1 in order to avoid a catastrophic default on the federal debt. Of course, President Joe Biden could speed up the process. He could negotiate with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to advance some version… Read More
Disney just fired back at DeSantis on Thursday
The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday that it was scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development. The decision follows a year of attacks from Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature because… Read More
Poll shocker! Kevin McCarthy approval soars
The Economist and YouGov released a new poll earlier this week… and they found House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on a shocking upswing. The House speaker has seen his approval rating rise 10 points since December, for a stunning net gain of 16 points. Sponsored: Deadliest Drug Ever (are you taking… Read More
Top GOP governor to replace Dem prosecutor Friday
Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Friday will announce his pick to serve out the remainder of Kim Gardner’s term as the chief prosecutor in St. Louis, following her sudden departure earlier this week. Parson will be joined by Democratic Mayor Tishaura Jones and Police Chief Robert Tracy as he… Read More
Pentagon’s ‘Discord leaker’ to appear in court again over this
A judge is poised to decide Friday whether a Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking highly classified military documents will remain behind bars while he awaits trial. Jack Teixeira is due back in federal court in Worcester, Massachusetts, where a magistrate judge is expected to hear arguments on… Read More
Target recalls 4.5 million candles over lacerations
Target is recalling almost 5 million candles over laceration and burn hazards, according to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall impacts some 4.9 million Threshold-branded glass jar candles sold in multiple sizes and various scents — including water mint and eucalyptus, apple blossom and… Read More
Race shakeup! Star horse scratched by vet 36 hours before Triple Crown race
Brad Cox-trained First Mission has been scratched from the Preakness on the advice of veterinarians, taking one of the top contenders out of the Triple Crown race 36 hours before post time. Owner Godolphin and the Maryland Jockey Club announced the scratch early Friday, saying vets identified an issue with… Read More
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