When a Florida woman tweeted a criticism of Brazil’s president and legal system, she likely didn’t think it would lead to Brazil’s head judge issuing a warrant for her arrest. Flávia Magalhães, a naturalized U.S. citizen who was born in Brazil, has the right to speak freely in the United States under the First Amendment. […]
Bad Bunny’s 31-show residency in Puerto Rico brought a major windfall to the island. The concerts injected nearly $400 million into the local economy, according to Wells Fargo. The singer’s shows, which ran during Puerto Rico’s off-season months, were initially expected to generate $200 million. However, Wells Fargo told CNBC the sold-out run ended up […]
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation into law on Monday that will require transgender individuals to use bathrooms in certain public areas according to their sex assigned at birth or face substantial financial penalties. The bill first passed the Texas House by an 86-45 vote on Aug. 28. When does the law go into […]
Researchers, including some from NASA, say the best option to stop an asteroid with a 4% chance of smashing into the moon and a .00081% chance of slamming into Earth may be to nuke it. Earlier this year, the asteroid, dubbed 2024 YR4, made Straight Arrow News headlines as its odds of hitting Earth rose […]
After nearly a week off the air, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is set to return Tuesday night. The show was suspended after host Jimmy Kimmel made remarks about the man accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Despite ABC and its parent company, Disney, ending Kimmel’s suspension, some local markets are still refusing to air his […]
NATO issued a sharp warning to Russia on Tuesday after Estonian officials said three Russian MiG-31 jets violated their airspace for 12 minutes before being escorted out by Italian fighter jets. NATO’s North Atlantic Council called it part of a growing pattern that ‘risks miscalculation and endangers lives. The council meeting was called after Estonia […]
Xander Schauffele and his U.S. teammates knew they would be getting questions this week as practice kicked off for the Ryder Cup. The American team will be paid this week for the first time in the event’s 98-year history. “You guys keep talking about it and trying to make it this negative thing. It’s whatever […]
The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission has fired the White House-selected executive director for America’s 250th birthday celebration, according to several reports. The termination follows an unapproved Instagram post and disputes with commission members. Executive director fired Ariel Abergel, a 25-year-old, was a Fox News producer before being appointed to organize next year’s birthday celebration, along with […]
Disney-owned ABC announced Monday that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return after a near one-week suspension following Kimmel’s remarks about MAGA supporters and the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. ABC had remained silent for days, allowing speculation to fill the gap. In that void, media outlets on the left and right pushed narratives rooted in […]
Stan Lee is returning to L.A. Comic Con, but not in the way fans remember him. A holographic version of the Marvel legend is set to appear at this year’s convention, and the reactions range from excitement to discomfort. Fans divided over hologram tribute For $15–20, attendees can line up and speak one-on-one with the […]
