Nilim Daimari
The war in Gaza sparked significant protests outside a glamorous event attended by President Joe Biden, journalists, politicians, and celebrities on Saturday. However, inside the venue, participants largely avoided mentioning the conflict, with Biden opting to blend jokes with somber warnings about his Republican rival, Donald Trump’s, bid for the presidency. While the annual White … Read more
In the face of mounting pressure from the United States, ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, has staunchly declared that it has no intentions of selling the immensely popular video-sharing platform. This announcement follows the recent passing of a US law compelling ByteDance to divest its TikTok business in the country or face an … Read more
The music world mourns the loss of Grammy Award-winning singer Mandisa, who rose to fame as a contestant on season 5 of American Idol. Mandisa’s representative confirmed her passing, revealing that she was found deceased in her home at the age of 47. While the cause of death remains unknown, tributes pour in for the … Read more
In a familiar narrative reminiscent of their 2023 postseason surge, the Miami Heat secured the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs after a resilient victory over the Chicago Bulls. Despite stumbling in their initial play-in matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Heat bounced back to defeat the Bulls convincingly, setting the stage for … Read more
In a remarkable display of bipartisan cooperation, the US House of Representatives has moved forward on a foreign aid package totaling $95 billion. The aid is earmarked for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian assistance, reflecting a robust coalition of lawmakers supporting the measure. Despite typically hyper-partisan divides, Democrats joined with Republican Speaker Mike Johnson to … Read more
The Arizona Coyotes are officially moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, following the NHL Board of Governors’ unanimous approval of a $1.2 billion sale from owner Alex Meruelo to Utah Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith. The move clears the way for the franchise to relocate to Utah next season. The deal includes a provision … Read more
Jury selection for Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial continued today with 12 jurors and one alternate juror confirmed. The process faced setbacks when two jurors were removed earlier in the day. One juror was dismissed due to concerns about potential bias after receiving targeted attention from Fox News host Jesse Watters and a flurry of … Read more
Swifties, Taylor Swift’s loyal fanbase, are experiencing a whirlwind of emotions just hours before the release of her new album “The Tortured Poets Department.” The album is set to drop at 11 p.m. CT on Thursday, and fans are eager and anxious, especially with leaked lyrics and clips already circulating online. The album has reportedly … Read more
The upcoming 2024 NFL Draft is generating significant buzz, with potential trades and exciting prospects emerging in the first round. Notably, four quarterbacks are predicted to be selected in the first four picks—a historic first for the NFL. Fashanu addresses the Jets’ need for offensive line help, protecting their veteran quarterback. The rest of the … Read more
New York — Former President Donald Trump’s legal team reported attempts to serve a subpoena to Stormy Daniels at an event in Brooklyn last month, but the adult film actor and key witness in Trump’s criminal trial refused the papers and walked away. A process server working for Trump’s lawyers attempted to hand Daniels documents … Read more
