‘Astroturf’: Critics speculate Tesla protests are not a grassroots movement, but carefully organized campaign

Protests unfolded outside of Tesla showrooms across the country this weekend over Elon Musk’s role helping lead President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, sparking questions to fly as to who is funding the purported “grassroots” demonstrations.  “Who is funding and organizing all these paid protests?” Musk posted to X early Sunday morning, accompanied by…

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Morgan Wallen walks off SNL stage, returns to ‘God’s country’

Morgan Wallen left “Saturday Night Live” for “God’s country.” The country singer returned to the late-night sketch comedy show as the musical act for the first time in five years to promote his upcoming album, “I’m the Problem.” After host Mikey Madison thanked the “Last Night” singer for appearing on the show, Wallen walked directly…

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Caitlin Clark’s WNBA impact leaves legend ‘grateful’

WNBA legend Lisa Leslie went to bat for Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark amid the discourse around the number of nationally televised games the team received this season. The Fever will have 41 nationally televised games – a result tied to the emergence of Clark during her rookie 2024 season when some teams had to…

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Cornyn’s re-election campaign sparks questions on both party flanks as Dems chase ‘the ghost of a Blue Texas’

With longtime Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas announcing his re-election this past week, the expensive and potentially competitive 2026 Senate showdown in the nation’s second most populous state kicked into gear. Among the big questions regarding the race – will Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a major ally of President Donald Trump and a…

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Bruce Glover, James Bond villain, dead at 92

Bruce Glover, known for his roles in “Diamonds are Forever” and “Chinatown,” died on March 12, according to his son, actor Crispin Hellion Glover. He was 92. Crispin confirmed his father’s death in a series of Instagram photos shared on social media on Saturday. “Bruce Herbet Glover May 2 – March 12, 2025,” he wrote…

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