MANHATTAN, N.Y. — An 89-year-old comedian, known for her long-standing career, was attacked unprovoked on a Manhattan street, police reported. The victim, D’yan Forest, was sucker punched while walking to the gym near Seventh Avenue and West 11th Street at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. D’yan Forest, recognized as the oldest working female comedian globally, suffered…
Bob Newhart, a legendary comedian known for his unique deadpan style, has passed away at the age of 94. He left an indelible mark on the world of comedy and television. Bob Newhart was born George Robert Newhart on September 5, 1929, in Oak Park, Illinois. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a degree…
A federal appeals court panel ruled on Friday that Tennessee does not unconstitutionally discriminate against transgender people by not allowing them to change the sex designation on their birth certificates. The decision, rendered by a 2-1 vote, was authored by 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jeffrey Sutton, who upheld a 2023 district court…
Police in Princeton, a town east of McKinney, Texas, have uncovered a potential human trafficking operation involving several women allegedly forced to live in deplorable conditions in a rented home. Authorities believe this operation may extend far beyond Princeton, potentially involving up to 100 individuals across various locations in North Texas. The attorney representing Santhosh…
Alec Baldwin’s lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss his manslaughter case, citing the state’s failure to turn over a batch of bullets to the defense. On Friday morning, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer sent the jury home for the weekend to explore the defense motion further. Attorney Luke Nikas argued that this failure was part…
Movie star and lifelong Democrat George Clooney added his voice to calls for President Joe Biden to leave the presidential race on Wednesday, just weeks after headlining a fundraiser that brought in a record single-night haul for the president’s reelection campaign. In a New York Times opinion piece, Clooney expressed his admiration for Biden but…
Tesla’s Cybertruck, a vehicle touted for its revolutionary design and cutting-edge technology, is facing significant scrutiny over its safety standards. While the futuristic vehicle has captured the imagination of many, experts and industry watchdogs are raising alarms about its viability in international markets and potential risks to both occupants and pedestrians. The Cybertruck’s design has…
In a harrowing incident on Milwaukee’s Interstate 43, an 18-year-old pregnant woman was critically injured, and her unborn child was killed following a police pursuit connected to recent armed carjackings. The chase also resulted in the shooting of a 17-year-old boy and minor injuries to four other teenagers in the vehicle. Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey…
PORTLAND, Ore. An intense fire broke out on Interstate 5 near Portland early this week involving a trailer full of propane tanks. The flames caused a series of explosions, leading many to wonder what happened to the truck driver. Here’s a breakdown of the incident and the response that followed. According to Portland police and…
The historic 2021 Gaming Compact between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida that was approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior will not be overturned. This monumental agreement, touted as the largest gaming compact in history, commits the Seminole Tribe to a guaranteed minimum payment of $2.5 billion to the…
