Jewish man in New York accused of harassing Muslim neighbor for months, trying to kill him

A Jewish man is charged with attempted murder and hate crimes in connection with a monthslong harassment and violence campaign against a neighbor who is Muslim, authorities said. Izak Kadosh, of Brooklyn, is charged with more than 40 counts, including second-degree attempted murder, second-degree attempted murder as a hate crime, first-degree assault as a hate Continue reading

JD Vance, Trump incur the wrath of women going through menopause

In a 2020 podcast interview, aspiring vice president JD Vance appeared to agree with host Eric Weinstein’s assertion that “the whole purpose of the postmenopausal female” is helping to raise children. A spokesperson told NBC News that Vance was not in fact agreeing with the host’s “postmenopausal” comment, and accused “the media” of “dishonestly putting Continue reading

FACT FOCUS: Trump blends falsehoods and exaggerations at rambling NJ press conference

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage of the 2024 election Former President Donald Trump on Thursday gave his second news conference in as many weeks as he adjusts to a newly energized Democratic ticket ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention. At his New Jersey golf club, the Republican nominee blended falsehoods about the economy Continue reading

Can you prosecute a doctor after an overdose? Matthew Perry charges say yes.

Show Caption Hide Caption Two doctors among five charged in Matthew Perry’s death California’s Department of Justice charged five people, including two doctors, in connection with Matthew Perry’s death. Two medical doctors are among the five people charged in connection with “Friends” star Matthew Perry’s death, officials announced Thursday. Perry, 54, was found unresponsive in Continue reading

Notre Dame men’s swimming program suspended for at least one year over gambling violations

The Notre Dame men’s swimming program has been suspended for at least one academic year after an external investigation confirmed “initial concerns” regarding gambling and culture, Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua announced Thursday. “These findings are contrary to the University’s values and all that we stand for in Notre Dame athletics,” Bevacqua said in a statement. Continue reading

Notre Dame suspends men’s swimming team over gambling violations, troubling misconduct

Notre Dame suspends men’s swimming team over gambling violations, troubling misconduct Notre Dame has suspended its men’s swimming team for at least one academic year after an investigation revealed “numerous violations of NCAA rules prohibiting gambling,” among other troubling behavior. Notre Dame Director of Athletics Pete Bevacqua confirmed the suspension on Thursday, writing that the Continue reading

Disney wrongful death lawsuit over allergy highlights danger of fine print

Fox – 35 Orlando The Walt Disney Co. is trying to toss out a widower’s wrongful death lawsuit, arguing he agreed to settle any disputes with the entertainment giant and any of its affiliates out of court when he signed up for a free trial of its streaming service Disney+. In February, Jeffrey Piccolo sued Continue reading

4 arrested in connection with fatal shooting of ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor: LAPD

Wactor, 37, was killed when he approached his car late at night after work. Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor, the Los Angeles Police Department said Thursday. Three suspects, all 18, were booked on an arrest warrant for murder, police said: Robert Barceleau, of Huntington Continue reading

Surprise jump in retail sales casts aside recession fears

Americans are still spending big — on cars, appliances and furniture — in a surprise burst of activity that is propelling the U.S. economy and helping shake off fears of an impending downturn. Retail sales rose 1 percent in July, reversing a June slowdown and marking the largest jump in more than two years, according Continue reading

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith rages over Harris avoiding interviews: ‘What you hiding for?’

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith grilled Vice President Kamala Harris for continuing to avoid interviews and press conferences since the de facto start of her presidential campaign. Already 25 days into her campaign, Harris has yet to take questions from members of the media, save for brief gaggles lasting just a few minutes. Smith, who Continue reading