A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in New York City for defacing a World War I memorial dedicated to the 107th United States Infantry. The incident, which involved spray-painting the word “Gaza” in red across the monument’s base, occurred near Central Park on the Upper East Side. NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry shared images of the arrest on X (formerly Twitter), with the teenager’s face blurred. Despite initial reports suggesting the teen’s father had turned him in, NYPD later credited the arrest to effective police work and assistance from a school safety agent. The incident took place as…
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During a White House ceremony honoring the WNBA champions Las Vegas Aces, President Joe Biden made an awkward error by referring to the recently retired basketball star Candace Parker as one of the greatest coaches. Parker, a renowned player, has never held a coaching position. The event, which took place on Thursday, was intended to celebrate the Aces’ championship victory over the New York Liberty in a four-game series during the previous season. President Biden, while acknowledging Parker’s illustrious career in basketball, mistakenly attributed coaching accolades to her. Parker, noted for her impressive playing career that spans 16 seasons, two…
In California, mounting frustration among Democrats is palpable as they scrutinize Governor Gavin Newsom’s handling of the state’s homelessness crisis. A central point of contention is the inability of the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (CICH) to demonstrate the effectiveness of the over $20 billion allocated to combat homelessness over the past five years. During a recent budget committee hearing, Democratic Assemblymember Phil Ting criticized state housing and homelessness officials for their lack of concrete data on the impact of their expenditures. “You come to a budget committee, and there’s no numbers,” Ting lamented. “How many people have we helped?…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel is prepared to “stand alone” in its efforts to combat Hamas if necessary. This strong statement came in response to President Joe Biden’s warning that the U.S. might withhold military support if Israel proceeds with a planned invasion of Rafah in Gaza. Netanyahu’s remarks underscore a potentially significant shift in U.S.-Israel relations amidst escalating tensions in the region. In a public video message, Netanyahu drew parallels between the current situation and the 1948 Israeli War of Independence, reminding viewers of Israel’s historical resilience in the face of international arms embargoes. He…
President Joe Biden’s recent comments in a CNN interview, where he claimed that Americans “have the money to spend” despite ongoing inflation, have sparked significant backlash. Critics are labeling him as out of touch with the economic realities faced by many Americans. This controversy arose after Biden defended his administration’s handling of the economy amidst rising grocery prices and other inflationary pressures. During the interview, which was conducted in Wisconsin where Biden was promoting a new Microsoft factory investment, anchor Erin Burnett pointed out that grocery prices had increased by 30 percent. In response, Biden insisted that the economic data…
A group of Princeton University hunger strikers voiced great concern about their state of health and said the school was trying to “physically weaken” them while they demonstrated against divesting from Israel. This assertion was made in response to an October 7 Hamas assault on Israel, which increased tensions and sparked similar activities on college campuses around the country. Participants in the hunger strike demanded last Friday that the institution talk to them about possible divestiture and remove the charges against other students who were part of similar demonstrations. Tents were set up and an academic hall was commandeered as…
In the ongoing criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, his defense team is challenging the consistency of Stormy Daniels’ testimony regarding her alleged sexual encounter with Trump. Defense attorney Susan Necheles, leading the cross-examination, argued that discrepancies in Daniels’ accounts suggest that the affair never occurred. During her testimony, Daniels faced questions about a 2018 statement in which she denied any sexual encounter with Trump. Daniels acknowledged signing the statement but clarified she did not write it. This statement was part of the discussions around a non-disclosure agreement related to the alleged affair, which reportedly took place in 2006…
Katherine Asplundh, the newly married wife of Cabot Asplundh, heir to a billion-dollar tree service family, recently deleted her Instagram account following a public backlash. This controversy erupted after she attempted to purchase an Instagram handle from another user who shares her new surname. The incident led to significant criticism and mockery online, contributing to her decision to remove her social media presence. Katherine, who had just taken her husband’s surname following their wedding on April 27, sought to change her Instagram username to reflect her new name. She approached an existing user of the handle @katherineasplundh, asking if she…
Aayden Gallagher, a transgender high school athlete, has qualified for the varsity track and field championship finals after excelling in the semi-finals of the Portland Interscholastic League. Gallagher, who is a sophomore at McDaniel High School, secured her spot by winning the girls’ 400 meter race and taking second place in the 200 meter race during the semi-finals held at Lincoln High School. If Gallagher finishes in the top two in any of today’s events, she will advance to compete in the Oregon State Championships. Her participation and success in girls’ track and field events have sparked significant debate and…
Eric Trump has vocally criticized President Joe Biden’s recent assertion that he inherited a 9% inflation rate when he took office in January 2021. During a CNN interview, President Biden claimed that his administration started under high inflationary pressure, a statement that contradicts official economic data showing that inflation was actually around 1.4% at the beginning of his term. In response to Biden’s comment, Eric Trump took to the social media platform X to express his disbelief, labeling President Biden a “clown” for his remarks. This reaction highlights the ongoing political tension between the Trump family and Biden, especially concerning…
House Speaker Mike Johnson recently expressed deep concern over President Joe Biden’s comments regarding potential delays in U.S. weapons shipments to Israel, suggesting the President’s remarks might be attributed to a “senior moment.” In an interview on Politico’s “Playbook Deep Dive” podcast, Johnson expressed his hopes that Biden’s statement was an off-the-cuff remark not reflective of the administration’s official stance. During a CNN interview with Erin Burnett, President Biden indicated that the U.S. would halt munitions deliveries to Israel if it proceeded with an invasion of the densely populated Gaza city of Rafah. Biden cited the unacceptable level of civilian…
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Hunter Biden’s appeal to dismiss his federal gun charges, setting the stage for his upcoming trial in Delaware. The court’s decision, detailed in documents released on Thursday, underscores that Biden’s appeal of the three pretrial orders issued on April 12, 2024, which denied his motions to dismiss the indictment, does not qualify for consideration before a final judgment in the case. Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is charged with purchasing a revolver in 2018 during a time when he admits to struggling with substance abuse, including the use of…
During the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden, Israeli contestant Eden Golan was instructed by Israel’s national security agency, Shin Bet, to remain in her hotel room except for performances, amidst large-scale protests calling for her exclusion from the event. The protests were part of a broader movement against Israel’s participation, given the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Greta Thunberg, the notable climate activist, was among the thousands who joined the protests, which saw participants voicing their disapproval of Israel’s actions in Gaza and its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Thunberg, seen wearing a keffiyeh—a symbol of Palestinian solidarity—participated actively…
The recent death of a Bank of America associate, Leo Lukenas III, has sparked a fierce debate over work culture on Wall Street, with particular scrutiny on the demands of excessively long working hours. Lukenas, who was 35 and a former Green Beret, reportedly succumbed to “acute coronary artery thrombus” shortly after completing a strenuous period working on a $2 billion merger. His death has intensified discussions around the health impacts of the demanding hours expected in the banking industry. Lukenas, who served in the Financial Institutions Group at Bank of America, was involved in extensive work weeks, allegedly logging…
The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) has initiated a lawsuit against the Tides Foundation, a progressive nonprofit organization, accusing it of misappropriating over $33 million in donations. Filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, the lawsuit details BLMGNF’s allegations that Tides has engaged in fraudulent practices and failed to distribute funds as promised. Tides Foundation, established in 1976, functions as a fiscal sponsor for various groups, managing donations, particularly for entities without 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. This includes managing funds for several pro-Palestinian groups and other progressive causes. According to reports, the foundation has also received substantial…
