New York Yankees outfielder Oscar Gonzalez suffered a scary injury during a spring training exhibition game in Mexico City on Monday night. Gonzalez was at bat in the second inning against Diablos Rojos when he fouled a ball off his face. He got jammed on an inside pitch and the ball ricocheted off the handle and directly into his face, …
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Kevin Hart shares the reason why he steers clear of making political jokes: 'I understand my lane'
ke Video Comedian Kevin Hart shared on Sunday the reason why he doesn’t tell political jokes. Hart was recognized at the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The prize, honoring performers who have inspired change in Hollywood’s comedy culture, was awarded to Hart for his contributions to American humor throughout his …
Read More »Structural engineer 'surprised' cargo ship was able to take down Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge was gone in a flash early Tuesday after a cargo ship collided with one of its pillars, snapping the structure into pieces and sending it tumbling into the water below. As rescuers scramble to find multiple people who remain missing and as the details remain unclear, experts weigh what could have possibly caused the catastrophe. …
Read More »More than 63,000 migrants have died or gone missing since 2014, UN agency reports
More than a decade ago, the death of 600 migrants and refugees in two Mediterranean shipwrecks near Italian shores shocked the world and prompted the U.N. migration agency to start recording the number of people who died or went missing as they fled conflict, persecution or poverty to other countries. Governments around the world have repeatedly pledged to save migrants’ …
Read More »NFL to schedule Christmas Day doubleheader despite holiday falling on Wednesday: report
Around four months ago, an NFL executive overseeing the league’s broadcasting planning reportedly indicated that it was “unlikely” that NFL games would be scheduled on Christmas Day in 2024. The NFL official cited the fact that the holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, which is outside the league’s normal schedule. However, the NFL enjoyed strong viewership during last year’s …
Read More »Jets will keep Zach Wilson if team cannot find trade partner for quarterback, owner says
Zach Wilson’s time with the New York Jets seemed to be coming to an end last month when the organization granted him permission to seek a trade. However, owner Woody Johnson told reporters this week that there is a possibility that the 2021 first round draft pick stays on. Speaking to the media at the NFL owners meetings on Monday, …
Read More »Shakira says ex Gerard Piqué was 'dragging' her down: 'Now I'm free'
Now that Shakira is “husband-less,” the three-time Grammy Award-winning artist is focusing on the future. On Monday, the singer opened up about how her split from longtime boyfriend Gerard Piqué has affected her career for the better. “I’ve been putting out music here and there, but it was really hard for me to put together a body of work,” said …
Read More »Spring 2024: A backyard game, plants and more gifts to grab on Amazon now
Springtime can bring an air of vibrancy and renewal as the waiting plants and flowers poke through the dirt and animals emerge from hibernation. It can also be a busy time for social events and spending time with loved ones. Whether you’re shopping for host gifts, Mother’s Day gifts or bridal shower gifts — or just engaging in a kind …
Read More »Minnesota Gov. Walz taking 'State of the State' address on the road
Gov. Tim Walz is taking his 2024 State of the State address on the road to the southern Minnesota city of Owatonna. “Minnesota’s made a lot of progress in the last year, and I’m excited to talk about what’s next in our fight to make Minnesota the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” the Democratic governor said …
Read More »NYC subway violence sees 3 stabbings in 1 day as man is fatally pushed in front of train in separate incident
Criminals are continuing to unleash bloodshed on innocent New York City subway riders going about their daily lives, with violent transit crime becoming almost a daily occurrence. On Monday, a deranged criminal with a long rap sheet shoved a 54-year-old man onto the tracks in Harlem, with the victim then being struck by an oncoming train, according to police. It …
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