Mets outfielder oddly lists 3 Yankees, 2 of them current players, for his Mt. Rushmore of New York athletes

Amid the New York Mets hitting rock bottom, one of their own seems to be missing his old team just a little bit. Harrison Bader, a Bronxville native, grew up rooting for the New York Yankees – he played for them for parts of 2022 and 2023 before eventually being …...Read More

Usher, Victoria Monét will receive prestigious awards from music industry group ASCAP

Usher will add another prestigious award to his already loaded trophy case. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Thursday that Usher will receive its Voice of the Culture Award. He’ll be honored at ASCAP's Rhythm & Soul Music Songwriters and Publishers event on June 27. USHER RECALLS …...Read More

Slovenia's government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, sends to parliament for approval

Slovenia's government on Thursday endorsed a motion to recognize a Palestinian state and asked the parliament to do the same. Prime Minister Robert Golob said that his government sent the recognition proposal to parliament, which could convene as early as next week. SLOVENIA RESCUE OPERATION UNDERWAY AFTER RISING WATER LEVELS …...Read More

US sanctions Uganda's parliament speaker, her husband and others over corruption and rights abuses

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Uganda's parliamentary speaker, her husband and several other officials over corruption and serious abuses of human rights. Parliament Speaker Anita Among was sanctioned "due to involvement in significant corruption tied to her leadership" of Uganda's national assembly, the U.S. State Department said. …...Read More

EU denies intent to delay South Sudan elections

The European Union delegation in South Sudan has denied reports that it is working to delay elections in the country as was alleged by President Salva Kiir. Deputy Head of the EU Delegation Lothar Jaschke said Thursday that his group is fully supporting an environment to enable elections, a constitution …...Read More

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant unaware he gave wrong answer, celebrates win until Pat Sajak steps in

The " Wheel of Fortune " contestants have been on a roll this past week. During the May 27 episode of the popular game show, a contestant was quick to celebrate his answer before longtime host Pat Sajak had a chance to step in and reveal the guess was actually …...Read More

'Election interference' claims muddy battleground state politics amid competitive races

FIRST ON FOX: Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers is firing back at Democrats after they accused him and other Republicans of committing fraud to obtain ballot access. In a letter to the Michigan Board of State Canvassers, a lawyer for Rogers slammed the state Democratic Party and the Democratic …...Read More

WATCH: Protesters clash outside Trump trial court, police forced to intervene

Protests grew heated Wednesday outside the New York City courtroom where former President Trump's trial is taking place. A group of protesters gathered in support of Trump appeared to surround protesters backing his possible conviction in the case, forcing police to intervene and separate the two groups, video footage shot …...Read More

Naked Chicago woman who stole police car, dragged officer found 'not guilty' by reason of insanity

A Chicago woman who allegedly stole a police squad car and dragged an officer, all while naked and on camera, was found not guilty. Whitley Temple, 35, was acquitted of all charges Wednesday after a judge agreed with her mental insanity defense. Cook County Judge Tyria Walton found her not …...Read More

School choice could cause some Florida public schools to close as parents seek other education options

Public schools in Florida, particularly in the Sunshine State's largest counties, are facing closure due to lack of enrollment and parents seeking other educational options like charter schools and homeschooling. "Parents won't flee schools that are meeting their children's needs," American Federation For Children Senior Fellow Corey DeAngelis told Fox …...Read More