Legal online sports gambling within reach in Texas
Gov. Abbott has reversed course and now supports it. SAN ANTONIO — Gov. Greg Abbott is reversing course when it comes to online sports gambling in Texas. Abbott’s changing tune…
Who is singing the national anthem at Super Bowl LIX?
The pregame entertainment lineup at this year’s Super Bowl will celebrate the rich musical heritage of New Orleans with a lineup of artists with Louisiana ties. NEW ORLEANS — When…
Google scraps diversity ‘aspirations,’ citing role as federal contractor
Google is scrapping its diversity goals, becoming the latest tech giant to alter its approach to hiring and promotions following the election of President Donald Trump. In its annual report…
Temu steers users to ‘local’ products after Trump shuts tax loophole
Chinese online retailer Temu has been surfacing more products on its app that can be shipped from warehouses in the U.S. following President Donald Trump’s decision to revoke a popular…
National News | 3 dozen live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks seized at LAX
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized 37 live beetles hidden in packages of Japanese snacks at Los Angeles International Airport last month, authorities said Wednesday. The bootleg bugs —…
Crime and Public Safety | Son, grandson of Colombo family mob boss collared in Staten Island ghost gun bust
The son and grandson of a Colombo crime family capo were busted Wednesday after an NYPD joint task uncovered a staggering cache of weapons and illegal firearm-making equipment, including ghost…
Nets Notebook: Jordi Fernandez steps down as Canadian senior men’s national basketball team head coach
Jordi Fernandez will no longer serve as head coach of the Canadian senior men’s national basketball team. Sportsnet’s Michael Grange was first to report the news. Why Fernandez chose to…
‘This is a full on, unapologetic war against marginalized people’ | Austin organization calls out Abbott, Trump over DEI bans and immigration measures
On Jan. 31, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order that directed all state agencies to cut any forms of DEI policies. AUSTIN, Texas — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,…
Moontower Comedy Festival reveals full 2025 lineup
Some of the headliners include John Waters, Aziz Ansari, Pete Holmes and Joey Diaz. AUSTIN, Texas — The full lineup for the 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival has been revealed, and…
Crime and Public Safety | Police release images of suspect in fatal Brooklyn dollar van shooting
Police released photos Wednesday of a man wanted in connection with the slaying of an up-and-coming DJ who was gunned down after a heated argument with a rival Brooklyn dollar…