Day: May 17, 2023

Damian Lillard believes Victor Wembanyama hype is disrespecting LeBron James

11:11 pm May 17, 2023

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard wants some more respect on LeBron James’ name. As arguably the best player to grace an NBA court, Lillard’s request seems a bit odd. But it’s regarding all the hype that the consensus first-overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, France’s Victor Wembanyama, is getting. More specifically, some are […]

Musk once rejected new Twitter CEO’s pressure to allow advertiser influence: ‘Freedom of speech is paramount’

11:11 pm May 17, 2023

Twitter’s incoming CEO recently interviewed Elon Musk about his leadership and use of the platform, but some warn her questions are a bad sign for the social media site’s future. After acquiring the platform in 2022 with an intension to protect free speech, Musk named former NBCUniversal executive Linda Yaccarino the new CEO of Twitter […]

Bronx mother indicted in drowning death of 7-year-old daughter

11:09 pm May 17, 2023

A Bronx, New York, woman was indicted for manslaughter and other charges Tuesday in connection to the drowning death of her 7-year-old daughter. Erica Baez, 41, was charged with second-degree manslaughter and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, which stem from the death of her daughter Katlyn Pineda, who died May 1 […]

Republicans block George Santos expulsion, refer matter to House Ethics Committee

11:08 pm May 17, 2023

Republicans in the House of Representatives on Wednesday blocked an effort by Democrats to expel embattled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., in a party-line vote that referred the matter to the House Ethics Committee. Seven Democrats, including all five on the Ethics Committee, voted present while Republicans made up all the yes votes and Democrats all […]

Vermont Gov. Scott indecisive on proposed social programs championed by Democrats

11:05 pm May 17, 2023

Vermont’s fiscally conservative Republican governor said Wednesday he hasn’t decided whether to veto a number of key social programs passed by the state’s Democratic-controlled Legislature, but that he believes lawmakers are spending too much money. Gov. Phil Scott said he shares many of the goals of the Legislature, which passed bills in the just-completed session […]

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