Month: April 2025

President Donald Trump elicited laughter in the Oval Office on Wednesday after asking a wounded veteran about his “Let’s Go Brandon” sticker. While meeting with wounded veterans, the president appeared to notice the sticker, asking: “Who is that picture on there?”  “That is Joe Biden,” the veteran replied. “And it says, ‘Let’s go, Brandon.’” Attendees…

A North Austin mortuary employee is facing felony charges after allegedly experimenting on corpses and fraudulently obtaining death certificates. Adeline Ngan-Binh Bui, 50, was charged with one count of state-jail felony abuse of a corpse and five counts of second-degree felony tampering with governmental records with intent to defraud or harm. According to court documents…

Elon Musk may be easing off his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE ), but President Donald Trump isn’t easing off his praise.  On Wednesday, Trump praised Musk’s smarts and patriotism during an executive order signing in the Oval Office, brushing off critics and defending the tech mogul’s work on federal reform. “He’s…

The Justice Department released some of its “greatest hits” when it continues to slash millions of dollars of wasteful grants, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Wednesday.  Among the money that will be saved is $2 million that was used for “national listening sessions of individuals with lived experience,” as well as $695,000 for “a parallel…

A Texas man who was convicted of brutally killing a young mother and setting her body on fire just over two decades ago was executed by lethal injection late Wednesday. Moises Sandoval Mendoza, 41, was pronounced dead at the Huntsville state penitentiary at 6:40 p.m., according to The Associated Press. Mendoza was convicted in the…

Mekhi Becton, who was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LIX-winning team, revealed that his mother is facing a serious health issue. In a social media post, the Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman pleaded for support amid his mother, Semone’s, search for a kidney. “PSA: My Mom needs a kidney!!!! If anyone can…

As CBS and its parent company Paramount Global navigate a high-stakes lawsuit from President Donald Trump, the media conglomerate quietly settled another lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against straight, White male employees. In 2024, former “SEAL Team” script coordinator and writer Brian Beneker sued Paramount Global, CBS Entertainment and CBS Studios for unlawful discrimination for repeatedly…

Dominik Hasek has been outspoken about Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, and it’s naturally received blowback from leaders of the country. But it’s gotten to the point where the legendary NHL goalie has said that former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has issued death threats against him. Hasek, who currently resides in the Czech Republic, said in…

President Donald Trump addressed the wave of sports teams that underwent name changes in recent years to remove references to Native American heritage.  Trump called the name changes “degrading to the Indian population.”  “I think it’s degrading to the Indian population, and it’s a great population, and they like when they’re called by various names,”…