The Global Update

Elton John shared an emotional health update months after he revealed that he had suffered partial vision loss due to a “severe” eye infection. During an interview with the Times of London, the 78-year-old music icon spoke out candidly about the pain of losing his eyesight and how it has impacted his life.   “”I can’t…

The Trump administration has placed a Justice Department (DOJ) lawyer on leave for not “zealously advocating” its position in the case involving a Salvadoran man living in Maryland who was mistakenly deported last month.  Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office placed Erez Reuveni, who argued for the government, in Friday’s hearing in which a judge ruled…

The University of Massachusetts Amherst said Friday that five international students enrolled at the school have had their visas revoked by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  “The university has learned that, throughout the course of this week and as of tonight, five international students have had their visas revoked and student statuses terminated by…

Dallas Mavericks minority owner and “Shark Tank” host Mark Cuban gave his take on transgender athletes in women’s sports this week.  During an interview on “The Stephen A. Smith Show” Friday, Cuban suggested trans inclusion should not be “pushed down people’s throats.”  “To make it a national issue so that if you weren’t supporting the…

It’s bulking season for Mark Wahlberg.  The Hollywood actor candidly shared his fitness journey with his 30.9 million followers on social media after he stripped down to nothing but his shorts.  After three months of what he called “eating like a crazy person,” Wahlberg has found himself in a bit of a fashion predicament. His…

The Tennessee Titans may have just revealed to everyone who they are taking with the first overall pick. Cam Ward has long been considered the favorite to be the top selection, and it seems like that will be the case. The Titans were scheduled to have a private workout with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who,…

The lawyer for Karmelo Anthony, a Texas high school student accused of stabbing fellow 17-year-old student-athlete Austin Metcalf to death during a confrontation at a track meet Wednesday, plans to ask for his $1 million bond to be lowered, according to a report. “I know that my client said it was self-defense. I don’t have…

Comedian Bill Burr became frustrated with reporters after they questioned him about billionaire Elon Musk and attempted to make him weigh in on politics in an exchange last month.  Pressed by journalist Nicholas Ballasy about the comic’s recent attacks on Musk, Burr got irritated as he arrived at a March 23 Kennedy Center event honoring…

A 24-year-old bull rider died Thursday after he was thrown off a bull in the second round of an event in Wharton County, Texas.  “The PRCA would like to send its thoughts and prayers to bull rider Dylan Grant’s family, friends and the entire rodeo/bull riding community after Grant passed away after suffering injuries Thursday night during the…