Category: World

A second South Carolina death row inmate has chosen execution by firing squad.  Mikal Mahdi, 41, will be put to death on April 11 after pleading guilty to murder for killing a police officer in 2004.   “Faced with barbaric and inhumane choices, Mikal Mahdi has chosen the lesser of three evils,” one of his…

The Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins despite being the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference on Friday. The Grizzlies’ shocking decision to part ways with Jenkins comes with just nine regular-season games before the NBA playoffs begin.  “I’m genuinely appreciative of Taylor’s contributions to this team and this city over the past…

A lawmaker in Washington on Thursday likened legislation aimed at banning transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports in the state to racial segregation in the United States, arguing that those across the aisle are “making a lot of the same arguments today.” Washington Democratic state Rep. Kristine Reeves spoke during an executive session of the House…

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon sported a beard during the team’s 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the team’s season opener on Thursday.  The new look drew mixed reactions online after the organization made drastic changes to one of its long-standing policies last month. Rodon, 32, had a beard with the San…

After decades behind the iconic wheel, followed by his 2024 retirement, Pat Sajak is preparing for his “Final Spin” on “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.” Sajak, who stepped down from his hosting duties in June 2024, will make one last appearance on the beloved spinoff series beginning on April 30, according to a press release.  A…

President Donald Trump said he held an “extremely productive call” with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday.  “I just finished speaking with Prime Minister Mark Carney, of Canada. It was an extremely productive call, we agree on many things, and will be meeting immediately after Canada’s upcoming Election to work on elements of Politics,…

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to review a restraining order that temporarily blocks its use of an 18th century wartime immigration law to immediately deport Venezuelan nationals, including alleged members of the gang Tren de Aragua, from U.S. soil.  In the filing, lawyers for the Trump administration said that the lower…

Kelly Clarkson famously won the first season of “American Idol” and has since become one of its most successful winners, but she did not initially know what she had signed up for. During a recent interview on Kylie Kelce’s podcast, “Not Gonna Lie,” the 42-year-old singer shared she was not aware that what she was…

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., a member of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee, is confident his new bill to stop federal judges from making nationwide injunctions will stop them from “provoking a crisis.” Earlier this week, the Missouri Republican debuted a measure to “stop nationwide injunctions.” In an interview with Fox News Digital, Hawley explained, “I…

Before there was Zoom, Skype was the dominant internet-based phone and video service for the masses. After 22 years of service (14 years under Microsoft), customers were shocked to learn that Microsoft has decided to discontinue Skype in May 2025. That’s why “Pat’s” email prompted us to explore alternatives to Skype. “Hello, apparently Microsoft is…