Amitral "AJ" Simon, a pass rusher who was an NFL Draft prospect, has died at the age of 25. Simon’s school, the University of Albany, announced his death Wednesday, posting on social media that he was "Forever a Great Dane." "The UAlbany football program was deeply saddened to learn of …...Read More
NFL Draft prospect AJ Simon dead at 25
Simone Biles recalls fearing the worst after suffering ‘twisties’ in 2020 Olympics: ‘America hates me’
Simone Biles, among the most recognizable U.S. Olympic athletes, opened up in a recent interview about the pressure she faced going into the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and how a bad bout of the "twisties" contributed to her eventually withdrawing from competition. Biles explained during Wednesday’s episode of the "Call Her …...Read More
NPR CEO dodges question on if she should prioritize 'viewpoint diversity' in newsroom following editor's exit
Embattled NPR president and CEO Katherine Maher sidestepped a question about whether she should prioritize "viewpoint diversity" in the newsroom in the wake of the resignation of a veteran editor who sounded the alarm about the organization's liberal groupthink. During a conversation Wednesday at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, …...Read More
Study finds evidence of microplastics in brains and other organs
Two new studies have described the ways in which tiny microplastics can end up in humans' organs – and even in the brains of mice. One of the studies, published in Environmental Health Perspectives on Apr. 10., involved feeding healthy mice microplastics over a period of four to eight weeks. …...Read More
Accused Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger offers up alibi
Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho undergrads in a home invasion stabbing, offered up an alibi via his attorneys on Wednesday. Kohberger claims he was out driving the night of the killings on Nov. 13, 2022. "Mr. Kohberger was out driving in the early morning …...Read More
Accused Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger offers up alibi: Driving to see 'the moon and stars'
Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho undergrads in a home invasion stabbing, offered up an alibi via his attorneys on Wednesday. Kohberger, 29, claims he was out driving the night of the killings on Nov. 13, 2022. "Mr. Kohberger was out driving in the early …...Read More
Pat McAfee, co-hosts lambaste ESPN colleagues' Bill Belichick reporting: 'I’m glad we’re not a part of it'
After ESPN published a report about Bill Belichick's failed job search this offseason, one of the network's top personalities, Pat McAfee, took issue with the story. The report said the Atlanta Falcons didn't have Belichick in their top three of head coaching potential candidates, and New England Patriots owner Robert …...Read More
Chargers sign JK Dobbins to 1-year deal as Jim Harbaugh brings in another ex-Ravens player: reports
The theme of ex-Baltimore Ravens heading west to the Los Angeles Chargers continued on Wednesday as running back J.K. Dobbins is signing on to join Jim Harbaugh’s inaugural roster, his agency LAA Sports told ESPN. Dobbins is signing a one-year pact with the team, per multiple reports. Dobbins will reunite …...Read More
Albany, New York, police officer shot in ‘ambush’ during traffic stop attempt; suspect dead: officials
An Albany, New York, police officer was shot early Wednesday after attempting to pull over a vehicle before he returned fire, killing the driver, authorities said. Police Chief Eric Hawkins said the officer had witnessed a speeding vehicle just before 12:30 a.m. A short pursuit ensued, and the driver refused …...Read More
Fani Willis prosecutor scolded by Georgia judge in shouting match: 'Should have gotten yourself together'
A Georgia prosecutor from Fulton County District Attorney Fanni Willis' office got into a shouting match Wednesday with the judge overseeing the trial of rapper Young Thug as the pair argued over evidentiary matters. Chief Deputy District Attorney Adriane Love and Fulton County Judge Ural Glanville got into a heated …...Read More
