Brittney Griner has called for immediate action from the WNBA to enhance player safety and combat the rising abuse faced by players, particularly in the wake of incidents involving racist and derogatory comments from fans. Following the Phoenix Mercury’s playoff exit, Griner emphasized the need for the league to move beyond delayed statements and take […]
US Urges ‘Immediate’ 21-Day Ceasefire Along Lebanon-Israel Border Amid Rising Tensions. Cau
The U.S., along with France and other allies, has called for a 21-day ceasefire along the Lebanon-Israel border due to escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah, which has resulted in significant casualties, particularly in Lebanon. The joint statement emphasized the urgent need for a temporary ceasefire to facilitate diplomatic negotiations and prevent a broader regional […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Charged Following Federal Criminal Investigations, Sources Reveal. Cau
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted amid ongoing federal criminal investigations, as reported by the New York Times. The specific charges, brought by a grand jury, remain sealed, and the U.S. District Attorney has declined to comment on the situation. In a statement, Adams, a former police officer who campaigned on a […]
Oklahoma Inmate Put to Death for Grocery Store Killing Despite Parole Board’s Clemency Recommendation. Cau
Emmanuel Littlejohn, 52, was executed by lethal injection on Thursday for his involvement in the 1992 shooting death of a convenience store owner during a robbery. Littlejohn received the injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary and was pronounced dead at 10:17 a.m. CDT. This execution occurred despite recommendations from the state’s parole board for clemency, […]
Kentucky Sheriff Who ‘Shot Judge Dead in Courthouse’ Remains ‘Stoned Face’ as He Enters Plea. Cau
Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder on Wednesday after allegedly shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins multiple times during an argument inside the Letcher County Courthouse in Kentucky. Stines appeared remotely for his arraignment, maintaining a stone-faced demeanor throughout the hearing. The court addressed Stines’ request for a court-appointed attorney […]