Black conservative unleashes on Obama for ‘constantly whining’ after SCOTUS voting rights decision
By Tarohon Wayne Shannon, Oklahoma’s first African-American House speaker, pushed back on President Barack Obama’s pessimistic outlook for minority voters in the wake of Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling that reshapes the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act. Obama argued that the court “abandoned” the principle of equal participation, while Shannon argued that the ruling further excluded…
Brewers prospect Andrew Fischer belts walk-off HR for Timber Rattlers
Andrew Fischer, the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2025 No. 1 overall pick, hit a two-run homer to cap a three-run 10th inning for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on May 1 in Grand Chute and earn a win for the Brewers’ Senior Class A affiliate. Fisher is the fifth-ranked prospect in the organization, with five homers in six…
FEMA tells court it is offering jobs back to employees who were let go in January
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has begun offering new appointments to disaster relief workers whose contracts the agency did not renew in January, an attorney representing the Trump administration told a U.S. District Court on Friday night, reversing a controversial decision that prompted unions, scientific groups and a coalition of local governments to sue the…
Here’s what the next phase of the Iran war oil crisis could look like
HFI Research said it believes oil prices will reach record highs in the coming months. The research firm believes there will be “panic buying” and hoarding as the world’s crude supply dwindles. It is speculated that the shortage could cause a “chain reaction” that could push prices above $150 a barrel. The world may be…
Rick Fox says his life was ‘threatened’ in heated physical altercation
The post Rick Fox says his life was ‘threatened’ in violent physical altercation originally appeared on The Sporting News. Click here to add Sports News as your go-to source. On Wednesday, April 29, Rick Fox was involved in a physical altercation at a campaign event in the Bahamas. advertise The video, which has since gone…
Bitcoin (BTC) market cap to hit $16 trillion by 2030, driven by institutional demand: Ark Invest
Bitcoin Bitcoin$78,382.97The largest cryptocurrency will surge over the next four years, pushing its market capitalization to $16 trillion by 2030, Ark Invest said in its annual research report, Big Ideas. The investment firm led by Cathie Wood said the more than 10-fold growth, which currently has a market capitalization of about $1.5 trillion, will be…
Evan Mobley’s crucial mistake for Cavs sums up the disappointment of his career
Evan Mobley’s key mistake with Cavaliers sums up career disappointment originally appeared on The Sporting News. Click here to add Sports News as your go-to source. When Evan Mobley entered the NBA, his potential seemed limitless. advertise Since then, his numbers have gotten better. His usage is getting higher and higher. The Cleveland Cavaliers trust…
Analysis-Medicare Advantage health plans may cut extra benefits in 2027
Author: Amina Nias NEW YORK, May 1 (Reuters) – Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage health plans can expect to see fewer additional benefits such as gym memberships, vision and dental coverage next year, investors and industry experts said. The U.S. government said earlier this month it would increase payments to insurers administering Medicare Advantage plans…
Magic collapse in Game 6 vs. Pistons with NBA-record shooting futility
ORLANDO — The Orlando Magic made history on May 1 — but it wasn’t the situation the team or its long-suffering fans had hoped for, entering halftime with a seemingly insurmountable 22-point lead. Orlando outscored the visiting Detroit Pistons 35-12 in the second quarter, a potential elimination blow to the Eastern Conference’s top seed. Since…
Bitcoin (BTC) takes another aim at $80,000 as stocks rise, oil drops on Iran optimism
Bitcoin Bitcoin$78,382.97 It moved higher on Friday, extending gains as U.S. markets opened and risk appetite improved. The largest cryptocurrency has gained nearly 3% in the past 24 hours, extending gains that began overnight. The last trading price was $78,722, once again approaching the $80,000 mark. Bitcoin came close to this level earlier this week…