Jesse Winker happy to be back with Mets, ‘definitely comfortable’ playing first base if needed
Jesse Winker wanted to be back with the Mets. The eight-year MLB veteran made as much clear following last year’s three-month stint with the team, which included an improbable run…
National News | Florida MAGA man arrested again one day after Trump pardon
A Florida man who was facing criminal charges for assaulting police officers in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has found himself in custody again — just one…
Claims that the United States is sending taxpayer money to the Taliban need context
The U.S. government doesn’t send funds directly to the Taliban, but it has acknowledged that the terrorist group has pressured humanitarian groups to turn over U.S. In 2021, the United…
Crime and Public Safety | NYC judge sentences scammer who tried to shake down ex-Rep. George Santos
A Brooklyn judge cut a Texas scammer a break, giving the man 18 months for trying to defraud George Santos — and blasted the former congressman’s “cowardice” for not showing…
A 2,000-year-old statue is found abandoned in a garbage bag in Greece
Accidental discoveries of ancient artifacts are relatively common in Greece during construction and public works. THESSALONIKI, Greece — A marble statue of a woman believed to be more than 2,000…
Crime and Public Safety | Mayor marks milestone: 20,000 illegal guns seized by NYPD in last 3 years
More than 20,000 illegal guns have been seized by the NYPD during the Adams administration, the mayor and police commissioner said Wednesday. The official tally — 20,137 since the start…
PepsiCo finalizes $1.2B purchase of Austin-based Siete Foods
It was announced in October that the popular Austin-based Mexican-American food brand would be acquired by the multinational giant. AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin-based food brand is now officially part…
EA shares drop 7% after company lowers guidance due to weakness in soccer, other games
Electronic Arts slashed its full-year bookings guidance on Wednesday, blaming the shortfall on underperforming games, notably its soccer franchise, EA Sports FC. The shares dropped 7% in extended trading. For…
Mercer County Schools utilizes ‘Reimagined Instructional Day’
Mercer County Schools utilizes ‘Reimagined Instructional Day’ MERCER COUNTY, W.Va. – Mercer County Schools utilized its second “Reimagine Instructional Day,” today after bitter cold temperatures once again forced officials to…
What has Trump done so far? An extensive list of his executive orders so far
Some of Trump’s executive orders have an immediate policy impact. Others are more symbolic. Some already are being challenged by federal lawsuits. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump started his second…