Video: Taylor Swift Targets Trump White House at MTV VMAs
Pop megastar and left-wing activist Taylor Swift took a not-so-sublte shot at President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday night from the stage of the 36th annual MTV Video Music Awards. “I just want to say that this is a fan-voted award. So, I first want to say thank you to the fans because in this video,…
'Karate Kid' and 'Cobra Kai' Star Robert Garrison Dead at 59
Actor Robert Garrison, best known for his role as Tommy in the classic Karate Kid films, has passed, TMZ reports. “Garrison’s sister-in-law tells TMZ … he died Friday morning at a hospital in West Virginia. She says his passing wasn’t sudden — he had been in the hospital for over a month dealing with kidney and liver issues, and…
Brussels can’t help but extend the Brexit horror show
The U.K. will almost certainly get another Brexit extension — but don’t ask the EU to admit it. In the meantime, officials in Brussels and other EU27 capitals will spend a few more weeks watching in horror — or, in some cases, with twisted pleasure — as British politicians tear each other apart in London.…
Fashion Notes: Melania Trump Returns to Manhattan in French Buckle Pumps
First Lady Melania Trump returned to her home of Manhattan, New York City on Monday to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, a long held tradition, in all black with iconic French buckle pumps. Melania Trump greeted schoolchildren in a sleeveless black Prada dress featuring a matching belt and giant front…
Homeland Security waives contracting laws for border wall
SAN DIEGO — The Trump administration said Tuesday that it will waive federal contracting laws to speed construction of a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Department of Homeland Security said waiving procurement regulations will allow 177 miles of wall to be built more quickly in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. The 10 waived laws…
Nevada is Democratic presidential candidates' first real test with Latino voters
LAS VEGAS — Lisa Rosario describes herself as a political junkie. But she still hasn’t decided who she will support in the Democratic presidential contest. “It’s gut-wrenching because this to me is one of the most important votes that we’ve had in my generation. This is a huge vote, especially for Latinos,” said Rosario, 55, who…
Denny Hamlin goes it alone and still manages to win Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Denny Hamlin’s second straight win in the Daytona 500 was an even greater accomplishment than it looked. He did it seemingly by himself. NASCAR has evolved into a sport in which teammates help each other and even other cars from the same manufacturer come to the aid of a driver by…
UCLA's Japreece Dean gets redemption with game-winning shot over Oregon State in OT
Watching the ball float through the air, Japreece Dean confidently leaned backward, the redshirt senior’s arms straight down by her sides. When her three-pointer splashed through the net, Dean threw her head back in celebration. After her would-be game-winning shot trickled off the rim at the end of regulation, the point guard’s three-pointer with 10…
Horse racing newsletter: It’s all in the numbers
Hello, my name is John Cherwa, and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter as we need to wait until Friday before Santa Anita races again. We’ve often said that statistics can be used to prove whatever point you are trying to make. For example, Santa Anita likes to use one about the number of…
The Sports Report: Daytona 500 marred by crash that leaves Ryan Newman in serious condition
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. NASCAR instituted a series of safety measures since the death of Dale Earnhardt in the 2001 Daytona 500, but all the memories of how dangerous the sport can be came rushing back Monday night when Ryan Newman was involved in a horrific crash…