Day: May 30, 2025

Bernard Kerik, former New York police commissioner and 9/11 figure, dies at 69

6:56 am May 30, 2025

Bernie Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner who was hailed as a hero after 9/11, has died at 69 years old. His death was announced by FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday night, who wrote that Kerik “passed away after a private battle with illness.” “Rest easy, Commissioner. Your watch has ended, but […]

Steve Sarkisian denies claims Texas spent excessively to build roster, cites ‘irresponsible reporting’

6:41 am May 30, 2025

The University of Texas at Austin’s athletic department has long been heralded for its access to seemingly unmatched financial resources. The Texas Longhorns football program maintains arguably some of the best — if not the top — amenities in the nation. Since the advent of name, image and likeness (NIL), there has been a noticeable […]

‘Lord of the Rings’ star to introduce all-trans, non-binary rendition of Shakespeare play

6:30 am May 30, 2025

Sir Ian McKellen will be introducing a UK performance of William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” featuring a cast entirely of transgender and non-binary performers this summer. The Trans What You Will theater group will soon be globally livestreaming their performance of a rehearsed reading of Shakespeare comedy “Twelfth Night” at The Space theater in London on […]

Oh, Canada: Toronto man pleads guilty after wild airport assault on TSA agents in Miami was caught on video

6:15 am May 30, 2025

A Canadian man’s layover in Florida turned into a federal case after he attacked two Transportation Security Administration officers at Miami International Airport in a chaotic outburst caught on video. Cameron Dylan McDougall, 28, of Toronto, pleaded guilty in federal court earlier this month to two counts of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers, according […]

Ooh la law: France snuffing out smoking in parks, beaches, more

6:03 am May 30, 2025

The French government is cracking down on cigarettes in public, announcing a sweeping outdoor smoking ban that aims to clear the air for the next generation of Parisians (and everyone else). Beginning July 1, France will ban smoking in a wide range of outdoor public areas, including beaches, public parks, gardens, bus stops, sports venues […]