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Jay-Z sues sexual assault accuser and lawyer, says Roc Nation lost $20 million
Jay-Z has filed a defamation lawsuit against the woman who accused him of sexual assault. The rapper is also suing her attorneys, Tony Buzbee and David Fortney, following the dismissal of her case last month. In December 2024, the woman alleged that Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs raped her at a 2000 MTV Video Music… -
Top FBI official in NY retires amid apparent conflict with Trump admin
The FBI special agent overseeing the bureau’s largest field office has abruptly retired. James Dennehy emailed co-workers about his “forced” retirement late last week. What did Dennehy’s email say? According to CNN, Dennehy, the assistant director in charge of the FBI New York Division, wrote that he was informed late Friday, Feb. 28, that he… -
NFL draft odds: Post-combine, who will be the first overall pick?
The projected list of the top prospects in the NFL draft remains largely the same as it was before the workouts at the scouting combine in Indianapolis. That’s because none of the top four players expected to be the top overall pick participated in those workouts. Who is expected to be the number one overall… -
Trump’s Gen Z approval rating fluctuates significantly due to economic issues
President Donald Trump’s approval rating among Gen Z has significantly fluctuated, according to recent polls. A February survey by AtlasIntel shows a net approval rating of 5.4% for Trump among Gen Z, with 52.7% approving and 47.3% disapproving. This marks a sharp shift from January. 58.7% of Gen Z disapproved of Trump then and only… -
How Mixue surpassed McDonald’s and Starbucks in locations with unique model
Move over McDonald’s and Starbucks, there’s a new fast-food chain on top in one global category. Mixue, a Chinese company with stores across Asia and Australia, now has the most locations of any fast-food-and-beverage chain in the world, according to a Wall Street Journal report with data compiled from research firm Technomic. How many stores… -
NFL scouting combine: How much faster can these players run?
The 40-yard dash is the marquee event at the annual NFL scouting combine, which takes place through the weekend of March 1. Now, one of the big questions in Indianapolis is how fast some of the prospects can run. In 2024, Texas Longhorn receiver Xavier Worthy broke the combine record for the fastest 40-yard dash… -
Stafford returns to Rams, what’s next for quarterback-needy teams?
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Matthew Stafford is staying in Los Angeles. The 16-year veteran agreed to a contract extension with the Rams Friday, Feb. 28, after trade rumors swirled at the NFL scouting combine. Stafford did have discussions with the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders––Tom Brady even got involved for the Raiders––but ultimately, he… -
Teacher union wants BlackRock to rethink Tesla: ‘Cybertruck in quicksand’
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), one of the nation’s largest labor unions, is raising concerns over Tesla’s stock decline and its potential impact on teacher retirement savings. The AFT, which represents 1.8 million members, has called on major investment firms — including BlackRock, Fidelity, and Vanguard — to reevaluate Tesla’s valuation. In a letter… -
Scattered pills found near body of Gene Hackman’s wife; no signs of gas leak
Full Story Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, may have been dead for some time before their bodies were discovered Wednesday, Feb. 26. Police initially suspected a carbon monoxide leak, but new details from the investigation suggest otherwise. A search warrant affidavit revealed police found Hackman deceased in a mudroom. Investigators found Arakawa’s body… -
Trump admin may nix $590 million Moderna contract for H5N1 shot: Report
U.S. health officials are considering pulling the plug on a $590 million contract awarded to Moderna to develop a bird flu vaccine for humans. The funding agreement for the program came during the final days of the Biden administration. Why could the contract be in jeopardy? According to multiple reports, the U.S. Department of Health… -
Gov. Hochul vows to fight Trump’s March deadline to end congestion pricing
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, D, is continuing to push back on President Donald Trump’s move to block congestion pricing. The governor said, “It ain’t over,” during a discussion on MSNBC Thursday, Feb. 27. Her response comes as the Trump administration gives New York until March 21 to comply with its order to end the… -
Shell predicts 60% rise in global LNG use by 2040, but can supply meet demand?
One of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies is projecting a substantial increase in global liquefied natural gas (LNG) consumption over the next 15 years. According to Shell’s annual industry report, worldwide LNG demand could rise by as much as 60% by 2040, potentially reaching 718 million tons per year. “Upgraded forecasts show that the… -
Trump may hit 50% energy bill reduction goal by just keeping power prices stable
President Donald Trump said on the campaign trail that he would reduce U.S. energy bills by 50% within a year. According to one industry expert, this goal could be achieved by keeping power prices from rising. How can Trump cut energy bills in half? Travis Fisher, the director of energy and environmental policy studies at…