The House Republican Conference is bracing for the loss of several top lawmakers at the end of this year, with both rising stars and veteran legislators getting ready to retire after months of chaos. Financial Services Chairman Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., announced he would be leaving in December after 10 terms in Congress. And just this…
Laken Riley, the 22-year-old Georgia nursing student found dead by police Thursday after she failed to return from her morning jog, was an avid runner who had dedicated her life to becoming a nurse and helping others, according to her friend and former roommate. Bianca Tiller, 21, lived with Riley during their freshman year at…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, has filed a lawsuit against a school district in the state after two principals allegedly violated election laws by encouraging school staff, using school accounts, to vote in the GOP primary and recommending candidates who oppose school vouchers. Two leaked emails allegedly sent on Denton Independent School District…
Steve Kerr is staying in Bay Area for just a bit longer. The Golden State Warriors have reportedly agreed to a record-breaking two-year, $35 million extension with their head coach. Kerr’s deal would go into effect next season, as his current contract was set to expire following this season, reports ESPN. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr…
A “Jeopardy!” contestant went viral on Thursday night as she made the audience at home chuckle with her response to a clue about an American Olympic gold medalist. The contestants were shown a picture of an American figure skating legend with the clue, “At the Winter Olympics, this American won gold with a four-and-a-half-minute program that featured multiple…
Natalie Portman has some mixed feelings about artificial intelligence. In her new interview with Vanity Fair for its annual Hollywood issue, the “Star Wars” star was asked if she felt the technology was a threat to her livelihood. “I don’t know about ‘threat’ because it just feels like it’s another form that’s going to exist, which…
Drew Barrymore reflected on her past and hopes for the future ahead of turning 49. On Wednesday, the actress shared a video on Instagram in which she was seen walking outside in a park while she mused on marking the last day before her birthday on Thursday. “Last day of 48. What do I want…
Jonathan Papelbon, a six-time All-Star and World Series champion pitcher who retired after the 2016 season, ripped Anthony Rendon after the Los Angeles Angels player said baseball was not his top priority. Papelbon, who was on the Washington Nationals with Rendon in 2015 and 2016, said Tuesday that the third baseman just “doesn’t give a s—” on…
12-year-old Blue Ivy Carter, the daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, became the target of trolls on social media as a result of the dress she wore to the Grammys. The 66th Grammy Awards took place on Sunday (February 4) and was marked by Taylor Swift making history as the first solo artist to win Album of the…
