Iran launches missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq
Iran launched missile attacks Monday on U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported. It said its airspace […]
Stephen A. Smith’s daughter is his twin, and she’s coming for his mic
Stephen A. Smith might’ve finally met his match—and she shares his last name. On Juneteenth, the ESPN host brought his 17-year-old daughter, Samantha, to work during Game 6 of the NBA Finals, and the moment she grabbed a mic, it was clear: the clapbacks and unfiltered commentary are hereditary. The Juneteenth moment quickly turned into […]
GOP tax bill would ease regulations on gun silencers and some rifles and shotguns
The massive tax and spending cuts package that President Donald Trump wants on his desk by July 4 would loosen regulations on gun silencers and certain types of rifles and shotguns, advancing a longtime priority of the gun industry as Republican leaders in the House and Senate try to win enough votes to pass the bill. The guns provision […]
Temple University launches Kendrick Lamar course on culture, legacy, and lyrics
The list of courses centering hip-hop and hip-hop artists at various universities around the United States has a new addition to the list. This upcoming semester at Temple University in Philadelphia, a course that endeavors to cover the life, legacy and cultural influence of Kendrick Lamar will be available to students, according to Philly’s WHYY. […]
US boosts emergency Mideast evacuations and travel warnings after Trump orders strikes in Iran
The State Department has doubled the number of emergency evacuation flights it is providing for American citizens wishing to leave Israel, ordered the departure of nonessential staff from the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon and is stepping up travel warnings around the Middle East because of concerns Iran will retaliate against U.S. interests in the region for the […]
Pakistan condemns Trump for bombing Iran a day after recommending him for a Nobel Peace Prize
Pakistan condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for bombing Iran, less than 24 hours after saying he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for defusing a recent crisis with India. Relations between the two South Asian countries plummeted after a massacre of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir in April. The nuclear-armed rivals stepped closer to war in the weeks that followed, attacking […]
Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled. It was over. The climb is complete. The rebuild is done. The Oklahoma City Thunder are champions. The best team all season was the best team at the end, bringing the NBA […]