A gunman shot and killed three people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday in what the local sheriff described as a “racially motivated” shooting during a press conference held on Saturday evening. On Sunday, the victims were identified by authorities as Angela Michelle Carr, 52; Anolt …
Read More »FIFA Suspends Spain's Soccer Federation President Over Controversial World Cup Kiss
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), which governs international soccer and organizes the World Cup, suspended Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales on Saturday after he kissed forward Jennifer Hermoso on the lips as the Spanish national women’s team celebrated its historic firstWorld Cupwin. “The chairman of the FIFA …
Read More »Everything You Need to Know About the Streamy Awards
What do we expect from our favorite award shows? Are they nights to see our favorite celebs interacting with one another? A carefully choreographed factory for unexpected, viral, gasp-out-loud moments? A time to sit at home and judge the best and boldest red carpet outfits? Or a chance to turn …
Read More »Spain's Soccer Federation President Refuses to Resign Over Controversial World Cup Kiss
The president of the Spanish soccer federation is refusing to resign from his post amid widespread condemnation after he kissed forward Jennifer Hermoso on the lips as the Spanish national women’s team celebrated its historic first World Cup win. Spain was crowned World Cup winners last Sunday after beating England …
Read More »Terry Funk, Hardcore Wrestling Legend and Hall of Famer, Dead at 79
Terry Funk, the the hardcore wrestling icon who set a new standard for brutality in entertainment, has died at the age of 79. His death was confirmedby World Wrestling Entertainment on Wednesday. A cause of death was not given at this time. Born on June 30, 1944, in Hammond, Indiana, …
Read More »Amber Heard Will Not Be Charged With Perjury in Australian Dog Immigration Case
Amber Heard will not face further charges related to bringing her Yorkshire terriers into Australia in 2015. The case stemmed from an incident where the actress brought her dogs, Pistol and Boo, to the Gold Coast, where her then-husbandJohnny Deppwas filming the fifthPirates of the Caribbeanmovie. When she arrived, Heard …
Read More »Trial Delayed Indefinitely for Idaho Murders Suspect Bryan Kohberger
Bryan Kohberger — the main suspect in the deaths of four University of Idaho students — will have to wait a bit longer to see his day in court. The 28-year-old waived his right to a speedy trial during court on Wednesday, allowing more time for his legal team to …
Read More »SpaceX Sued for Allegedly Discriminating Against Refugees
The United States Department of Justice’s civil rights division has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against SpaceX, Elon Musk‘s space exploration company, alleging that it discriminated against asylees and refugees in its hiring practices. According to the suit, between September 2018 and May 2022, SpaceX allegedly “discouraged asylees and refugees …
Read More »Suspect Identified in Killing of Store Owner Over Pride Flag
The suspect in the murder of Laura Ann Carleton has been identified. The beloved California store owner was fatally shot last week after a confrontation over a Pride flag. Travis Ikeguchi, 27, had made “several disparaging remarks about a rainbow flag that stood outside the store before shooting Carleton,” according …
Read More »Dentist Convicted of Murdering Wife on Safari Sentenced to Life in Prison
Lawrence Rudolph, the dentist convicted of murdering his wife, Bianca, during a 2016 hunting trip in Zambia and mail fraud, will spend the rest of his life in federal prison and have to pay nearly $7 million in financial penalties. The Department of Justice announced Rudolph’s sentence Monday, Aug. 21. …
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