President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs at a White House Rose Garden event yesterday, in which the President detailed sweeping ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on goods imported into the United States, in order to promote US manufacturing. Mr. Trump opened his remarks declaring, “This is Liberation Day,” stating that “April 2, 2025 will forever be remembered as …
Monthly Archives: April 2025
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has corruption case dismissed with prejudice
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday permanently dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Judge Dale Ho dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be revived. While the Justice Department sought to have the case dismissed to free up Adams to cooperate with the mayor’s immigration agenda, they had …
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Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to take full ownership of Minnesota Timberwolves after dispute with Glen Taylor
Glen Taylor has agreed to a resolution with the Marc Lore-Alex Rodriguez group regarding their dispute over ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lore and Rodriguez are acquiring 100% ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx at the same $1.5 billion price tag the sides reached in 2021. As part of the agreement, Taylor decided not …
Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill agrees to 9-year, $135 million extension
Yahoo Sports’ Russell Dorsey confirmed Wednesday that San Diego Padres’ outfielder Jackson Merrill has agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension with the team. The deal includes a $30 million club option for a 10th season and has a maximum value of $204 million (depending on incentives). The extension will not kick in until the …
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See Jon Hamm in trailer for Apple TV+ series ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’
Apple TV+ is previewing the upcoming drama series Your Friends & Neighbors, starring Jon Hamm. The new trailer for Your Friends & Neighbors, debuting Friday, Apr. 11, stars the ‘Mad Men’ alum as hedge fund manager Andrew “Coop” Cooper ,” who resorts to robbing houses in his upscale neighborhood after being fired – not long …
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Famous friends pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death at age 65
Famous friend and former colleagues of Val Kilmer are paying tribute to the actor, after news broke of his death yesterday at the age of 65. Kilmer’s daughter Mercedes told The New York Times in a statement that her father died of pneumonia on Tuesday. Kilmer had battled throat cancer, which robbed him of his …
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AG Pam Bondi orders Justice Department to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione
Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced Tuesday she is directing federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione if he is convicted of the December murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione is accused of gunning down Thompson outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan as the CEO headed to an investors conference on …
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Sen. Cory Booker breaks record with marathon 24-hour speech on Senate floor protesting Trump administration
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke a record Tuesday evening after speaking for more than 24 hours in a marathon speech, in which he protested the Trump administration and what he called the national “crisis” that President Trump and Elon Musk has created. Booker began delivering the marathon speech starting on Monday evening and …
NBA suspends 5 players after Pistons-Timberwolves fight
The NBA announced on Tuesday that they have suspended five players for their roles in a scuffle during the second quarter of a game between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. The incident in question occurred in the second quarter of Minnesota’s 123-104 win over Detroit; when the fight occurred, the Wolves trailed …
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Pitcher Garrett Crochet agrees to six-year, $170M extension with Boston Red Sox
Pitcher Garrett Crochet has agrees to a six-year, $170 million contract extension with the Boston Red Sox, per sources via ESPN. Crochet’s new deal will start in 2026 and runs through the 2031 season, including an opt-out after the 2030 campaign. The Red Sox later announced on X: “Crochet is here to stay.” ESPN’s Jeff …
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