NEW YORK, NY – The only thing that stopped Jared McCain from not breaking NCAA records on Sunday was the fact that he was in the middle of a blowout. The true freshman from Duke knocked down eight three-pointers, a school record for March Madness, but with 9:29 to go, the Blue Devils were winning by 28. They wound up …
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Identity theft scammers target innocent children
More than ever, our financial identity is as essential as our physical one. Although, alarmingly, a new trend has surfaced, preying on the most vulnerable and unlikely targets: children. It may seem unlikely that identity thieves would focus on young kids, many of whom don’t even have an allowance. However, the truth is very alarming. Crooks are making considerable sums …
Read More »Marquette coach Shaka Smart gets emotional after team edges out Colorado to reach Sweet 16
The Marquette Golden Eagles are heading to the Sweet 16 after a tough battle with the Colorado Buffaloes on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The 81-77 victory was no easy get, even with Marquette owning an 11-point lead at halftime. It came down to key plays in crunch time, and veteran guard Tyler Kolek hitting some …
Read More »Millie Bobby Brown, Dakota Johnson follow Tom Cruise’s lead with controversial movie press tours
All is fair in love and war when it comes to celebrity press tours. At least, that’s what history has taught us. From Tom Cruise jumping on Oprah Winfrey’s couch while promoting “War Of The Worlds” in 2005 to Joaquin Phoenix’s announcement he was quitting acting to become a rapper during his 2008 press tour for” Two Lovers,” stars have …
Read More »Kate Middleton’s cancer announcement shows new transparency: Other royals who battled the disease
Kate Middleton revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer in a video message that stunned the world. On Friday, the 42-year-old Princess of Wales announced she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy treatment after a planned abdominal surgery showed “cancer had been present.” Middleton did not provide further details on the type of cancer or the extent in her video. The …
Read More »'American Society of Magical Negroes' filmmaker defends its controversial racial message in new interview
The filmmaker behind “The American Society of Magical Negroes” defended the film’s controversial theme in a recent interview after it bombed at the box office its opening weekend. The satirical film tells the story of a young Black man who is recruited to be part of a magical “society” where Black wizards use their powers to appease White people so …
Read More »On this day in history, March 24, 1603, King James I ascends to throne: American colonizer, Bible namesake
King James VI of Scotland ascended to the throne of England as King James I amid high treachery, global warfare and religious turmoil on this day in history, March 24, 1603. His reign shaped the world we live in today. It had a direct impact on New World colonization, English-language art and culture, Christianity and the rise of an independent …
Read More »Cancer and Princess Kate: Important screenings to focus on for best health
Kate Middleton’s Friday video announcement of her cancer diagnosis may have shed some light on why she’s been out of the public eye lately — and there’s been an outpouring of support for her and the royal family ever since she spoke to the world via video. In her video message on Friday, Middleton revealed that after her recent abdominal …
Read More »Tim Tebow collaborates with Sentinel Foundation to rescue 59 children with disabilities from Haiti
Football legend Tim Tebow and his foundation teamed up with a nonprofit team of veteran commandos to evacuate dozens of orphans with disabilities from Haiti, but thousands remain trapped in the troubled island nation. The operation comes as the beleaguered nation faces danger and famine following the release by gangs of thousands of prisoners and the sudden resignation of the …
Read More »Trevor Bauer throws three scoreless innings against Yankees in latest outing
Trevor Bauer was back on the mound pitching against an MLB team, and he’s still yet to allow one run. Pitching for Diablos Rojos del Mexico, Bauer faced a New York Yankees team that featured multiple every-day major leaguers, unlike the minor league group he previously played against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bauer went against Yankees like Anthony Volpe, Giancarlo …
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