Stranger Things has been a pop culture staple for the last five-plus years, and there is still one more season left of the supernatural drama, despite the fact that most of the cast is ready for other roles. But the fans have been waiting for years to see the conclusion, and even though there is … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared ready on Thursday to rule that former presidents have some degree of immunity from criminal prosecution, a move that could further delay the criminal case against former President Donald Trump on charges that he plotted to subvert the 2020 election. Such a ruling would most likely send … Read more
The top Biden official overseeing federal college financial aid has resigned, the Education Department said Friday, capping off a year of turmoil for students and universities. Richard Cordray, the chief operating officer for Federal Student Aid, will step down at the end of June, officials said. The former head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, … Read more
By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) -The Biden administration on Friday delayed its plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a move that reflected the potential for a political backlash from Black voters in an election year. For decades, menthol cigarettes have been in the crosshairs of anti-smoking groups who argue that they contribute to disproportionate health burdens on … Read more
Last year, a gaggle of Spidermen swung into theaters in Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, the vibrant animated adventure that became an instant hit. A follow-up to 2018’s Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, the franchise introduced various timelines and universes in which Peter Parker and his various aliases lived different realities. That film ended on a bit … Read more
Boris Becker will be discharged from bankruptcy in Britain after agreeing a settlement over his debts. The six-time Grand Slam champion was declared bankrupt in 2017 with debts of around £50 million. Becker was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison in April 2022 after being found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act. He … Read more
NewJeans is coming off a pretty terrific 2023, as the group’s six-track project Get Up became their first No. 1 release on the Billboard 200 chart (and it made it onto the 2023 Uproxx Music Critics Poll). Now they’re looking to bring that energy into 2024 with their upcoming double single How Sweet. The release … Read more
As It Happens5:43Chicago’s famous sidewalk ‘rat hole’ has been removed, but its legacy lives on Winslow Dumaine doesn’t believe Chicago has seen the last of “the rat hole.” The slab of concrete sidewalk with a rat-shaped imprint had become both a source of both pride and consternation for residents. Officials removed it on Wednesday, and the sidewalk … Read more
Former Wigan Athletic, Fulham and Hull City midfielder Jimmy Bullard is playing a pro golf tournament next month as part of his preparation for The Open qualifying. The 45-year-old, who was previously called up to Fabio Capello’s England squad, is a scratch golfer with hopes of appearing at this year’s final major. Bullard has traded … Read more
Doja Cat frequently raps and sings about explicit topics in her music. At the same time, “Say So” was one of the biggest pop hits of 2020 and is a song that listeners of all ages can get into. So, this could create an issue where a younger fan wanting to see Doja live could … Read more