The Supreme Court on Monday refused to consider an appeal by President Donald Trump aimed at throwing out a civil verdict finding him liable for the sexual abuse and defamation of writer E. Jean Carroll. The justices issued a brief, unelaborated order denying the case, a standard practice for petitions the high court selects not …
Monthly Archives: June 2026
Supreme Court broadens presidential authority by upholding Trump’s dismissal of FTC Commissioner
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed President Donald Trump a significant victory, ruling 6-3 that his dismissal of Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter was lawful and overturning a decades-old precedent that had limited presidential authority over independent federal agencies. Slaughter, whose term was set to run until 2029, sued the administration on the …
Viktor Hovland outlasts Scottie Scheffler in playoff to capture 2026 Travelers Championship
Viktor Hovland secured his eighth PGA Tour title Monday morning by defeating top-ranked Scottie Scheffler on the opening hole of a sudden-death playoff at the 2026 Travelers Championship. After severe weather and fading light on Sunday evening forced a morning resumption at TPC River Highlands, Hovland sank a 7-foot birdie putt to apply pressure on …
Former NFL RB Chris Johnson reveals ALS Diagnosis
Former Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson has announced he is battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease – a progressive neurological disorder that attacks the nerve cells controlling voluntary muscles, gradually affecting movement, speech, swallowing and breathing. There is currently no cure. The 40-year-old athlete disclosed …
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Craig Morgan honors U.S. military with patriotic new song ‘Blanket of Stars’
Country singer and U.S. Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan is marking the approach of the United States’ 250th birthday with the release of his new song, “Blanket of Stars,” arriving July 3 through BBR Music Group and BMG Nashville. The patriotic track pays tribute to the sacrifices of the nation’s servicemen and women, drawing on …
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See Jon Pardi and his wife Summer in the video for ‘Boots Off’
Jon Pardi is spotlighting both his music and his personal life with the release of his “Boots Off” video. Directed by Jim Wright, the visual pairs performance footage with scenes of Pardi and his wife, Summer, enjoying a lively night out before returning to their hotel, capturing the carefree spirit of the song. The track, …
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SNL’s Marcello Hernández to host 2026 ESPY Awards
Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” cast member Marcello Hernández has been selected to host the 2026 ESPYS, making him one of the youngest entertainers to lead the annual sports awards show. The 28-year-old comic will helm the annual sports celebration on July 15 from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, NYC. The ESPYS …
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New HBO docuseries to explore the career and legacy of Jay-Z
HBO announced the upcoming release of a new eight-part documentary series focusing on the career, artistry, and personal history of hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. The project, titled “Jay-Z in 8,” is scheduled to debut this fall on both the premium cable network and its streaming platform, Max. Legendary music producer Rick Rubin …
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Investigation into abuse at California animal sanctuary uncovers remains of at least 117 dogs
Authorities investigating a Northern California animal sanctuary have uncovered the remains of at least 117 dogs, many showing evidence of gunshot wounds, in what officials described as a disturbing discovery at a facility that promoted itself as a “no-kill” rescue. The findings came after a multiagency search of Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary, a 50-acre facility …
Deadly Kentucky flash floods claim four lives as rescuers race against more rain
Torrential rainfall triggered catastrophic flash flooding across Kentucky, leaving at least four people dead, prompting a statewide emergency declaration and forcing rescue crews to conduct dozens of water rescues as forecasters warned that additional storms could worsen already dangerous conditions. Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency after relentless thunderstorms inundated communities across central …
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