Osaka’s comments were offered during an 18-minute pre-tournament French Open news conference, one year after she declared she would avoid talking to the press and then withdrew before the second round. Naomi Osaka cracked jokes at Roland Garros on Friday — and, yes, laughed at those jokes. She smiled after some reporters’ questions. She paused to contemplate, as is her wont, before…
One person was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered, police said in a statement. Two people are dead and another eight wounded following a shooting near a fast-food restaurant just blocks from Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile shopping district that sent bystanders scattering, authorities said. The shooting happened about 10:40 p.m. Thursday near a…
Tracee Ellis Ross‘ mane became the center of attention on May 18 after the actress debuted a new look. While details surrounding Ross’ location or the purpose behind the look were limited, that didn’t stop her from serving face. Tracee Ellis Ross shows off her latest hairstyle. Photo:@traceeellisross/Instagram In the Instagram post, the 49-year-old is…
De Blasio, whose second mayoral term ended last year, announced on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” that he’d be running for Congress. NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday that he will run for Congress in a redrawn district that includes his Brooklyn home. De Blasio, whose second mayoral term…
Many are targeting a concept known as ESG — which stands for environmental, social and governance. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republicans are coming out swinging against Wall Street’s growing efforts to consider factors like long-term environmental risk in investment decisions, the latest indication that the GOP is willing to damage its relationship with big…
Isaiah Lee jumped on stage during Chappelle’s set at the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival at the Hollywood Bowl earlier this month. The man accused of attacking Dave Chappelle during the iconic comedian’s stand-up set earlier this month is now facing attempted murder charges in another matter. Isaiah Lee allegedly stabbed his roommate during…
In a recent update, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug and several of his YSL associates triggered more than 50 murders and multiple instances of gun violence across Atlanta. As previously reported, Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, and fellow rapper Gunna, born Sergio Giavanni Kitchens, were two…
For travelers who care about costs, all-inclusives can be worth it as they simplify planning and budgeting. For some travelers, all-inclusive hotels conjure up images of flavorless food served under a heat lamp in lush and vibrant destinations where guests never actually leave the resort grounds. Lower-tier liquor flows freely (the good stuff will cost…
While most 14-year-olds are preparing to graduate middle school or finish their first year in high school, an Oklahoma teenager is slated to graduate from two colleges with honors this month. On Saturday, May 14, Shania Muhammad made history as the youngest student to earn an associate’s degree from Oklahoma Community College. According to reports,…
This latest poll of President Biden’s job performance deepens pessimism emerging among members of his own Democratic Party. President Joe Biden’s approval rating dipped to the lowest point of his presidency in May, a new poll shows, with deepening pessimism emerging among members of his own Democratic Party. Only 39% of U.S. adults approve of…
