Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to a four-year contract extension on Monday, reportedly making him one of the richest players in the NFL. The deal will keep the star wide receiver with the Vikings through the 2028 season, the team announced. The contract is worth $140 million with …...Read More
Justin Jefferson, Vikings agree to historic contract extension
Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of moon to collect samples as space rivalry with US grows
A Chinese spacecraft has landed on the moon’s far side to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side. The mission is the sixth in the Chang’e moon exploration program. It follows the Chang’e 5, which did so …...Read More
Cleaning crew finds 235 pounds of meth at California Airbnb: police
A cleaning crew stumbled upon 235 pounds of methamphetamine while working at a California Airbnb property, police say. The Alhambra Police Department announced Sunday that two suspects are now in custody on charges of transporting narcotics following the recent discovery in the 1400 block of Ethel Avenue in the southern …...Read More
Conservative firebrand spotlights Trump conviction in attack ad on vulnerable Dem senator
Republicans are capitalizing on the polarizing conviction of former President Trump in his criminal trial. As they aim to win back the Senate majority in November's elections, the GOP is going on offense in reliably red state Montana, where Democratic Sen. Jon Tester is fighting for his political life. Tim …...Read More
Idaho bar goes viral after declaring 'Heterosexual Awesomeness Month'
One bar in Eagle, Idaho is going viral after it announced it was celebrating "Heterosexual Awesomeness Month" in June. The Old State Saloon posted on Wednesday that it would be kicking off its first salute to heterosexuality with discounts and free beer for couples and men, in a bit of …...Read More
Bill Maher battles journalist over Biden’s re-election chances: ‘He’s going to f---ing lose!’
HBO host Bill Maher predicted President Biden would lose the presidential election to Donald Trump on this week's episode of his "Club Random" podcast. The talk show host was debating the November election outcome with his liberal guest, journalist Kara Swisher. Maher confessed he would "vote for [Biden's] head in …...Read More
Netanyahu and Trump face similar 'politicized prosecutions,' legal expert says
JERUSALEM – After a Manhattan jury on Thursday convicted former President Trump of falsifying business records, legal experts have commented on the similarities between his case and the ongoing prosecution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel’s then-attorney general, Avichai Mandelblit, charged Netanyahu with fraud, breach of trust and accepting …...Read More
Cat reunited with owner 12 years after disappearing from family home
A cat has finally been reunited with its owner — 12 years after disappearing from the family home. Artie the cat went missing from the home of Theo-Will McKenna, 29, after the family moved from Blacon in Chester to Connah's Quay in Flintshire, Wales, in 2012, according to SWNS, the …...Read More
Chicago man sent dozens of sextortion victims, family members threatening messages: court docs
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A Chicago man admitted to targeting "dozens" of gay men in a cyberstalking and sextortion scheme and threatened to expose their concealed sexual …...Read More
Austria's first woman chancellor, Brigitte Bierlein, dies at 74
Brigitte Bierlein, former head of Austria’s Constitutional Court and the country’s first woman chancellor, has died at the age of 74. Her death was announced by Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who recognized her as one of Austria's most distinguished legal experts. Austria's Constitutional Court said she died after experiencing a short, …...Read More
