Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says he doesn’t think Donald Trump will run for president in 2024, that some House Republicans are “whitewashing” the January 6 riot at the Capitol, and that he plans to raise money and campaign for Liz Cheney’s reelection. On “The Takeout” podcast this week, Hogan, a …
Read More »Eric Adams pushes “joint gang and guns” task force at White House meeting
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, the Democratic nominee in New York City’s mayoral race, said Monday his city needs a “joint gang and guns” task forces, as the Big Apple experiences a surge in gun violence. Adams was among the local leaders who met with President Joe Biden and Attorney …
Read More »Mark Eaton, NBA All
Utah Jazz basketball player Mark Eaton has died at the age of 64 after crashing his bicycle in Summit County, Utah, authorities said Saturday. The 7’4″ center spent his entire 11-year NBA career with the Utah Jazz and retired as an NBA All-Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year. …
Read More »Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit fails drug test, prompting trainer’s suspension
Churchill Downs suspended trainer Bob Baffert from entering horses at the track and suggested that it would invalidate the Kentucky Derby victory of his horse, Medina Spirit, if the results of a failed postrace drug test are upheld. Churchill Downs’ announcement comes after Baffert announced the failed drug test, which he …
Read More »LeVar Burton to join “Jeopardy!” as a guest host after successful fan petition
Fans of Levar Burton can rejoice: the “Roots” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation” star is joining the roster of interim hosts for “Jeopardy!”. The show made the announcement Wednesday, after a long campaign to have the former “Reading Rainbow” host step into the shoes of Alex Trebek, who died …
Read More »Roy Williams, North Carolina men’s basketball coach, retires
Roy Williams, the University of North Carolina men’s basketball coach, is retiring after leading the team to three NCAA championships, the university announced Thursday. Williams, 70, spent 33 seasons as a head coach, including 18 at his alma mater, North Carolina, and 15 years at Kansas. “Thank you for all you …
Read More »Celebrities and fans rally around Britney Spears after documentary release
A documentary about Britney Spears — from her rise to fame to the conservatorship she is now under — is making headlines and drawing reactions from viewers, including fellow celebrities and artists. The New York Times documentary “Framing Britney Spears,” which premiered February 5, explains the rise of the “Free …
Read More »Pop art, by bubble wrap artist Bradley Hart
George Seurat’s idea of relaxing on a Sunday afternoon, “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte” (1884), may look pretty crowded in this socially-distant world of ours. But it is one of the most reproduced works ever, each paying homage to Seurat’s scene on the Seine. But you may never …
Read More »Rapper Huey, known for “Pop, Lock & Drop It,” killed in double shooting
St. Louis rapper Huey, famous for the 2006 hit “Pop, Lock & Drop It,” was killed Thursday night in a double shooting, police said Friday. No suspects have been apprehended. Police learned at approximately 10:55 p.m. that a 32-year-old male, later identified as Lawrence Franks Jr. — Huey’s real name …
Read More »Enjoying armchair tours of museums
Museums have always been a way to escape the pressures of daily life. Yet, just when we really need them, they’re closed – except, thank goodness, online. “It’s a whole new world,” said Kaywin Feldman, director of the National Gallery of Art, whose museum is available to all via the …
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