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Actor Steve Buscemi gets attacked on New York City street in ‘random act of violence’

“Boardwalk Empire” star Steve Buscemi, 66, was attacked last week in New York City when an unidentified man went up and punched him in the face in the middle of the day. Buscemi was reportedly walking through the Kips Bay neighborhood of New York when the man hit him in the face, the New York Post reported. […]

Oregon’s primary elections: Three things to watch on May 21

As Republicans look to maintain their slim majority in the House, there are a handful of races in Oregon that could determine which party will seize control of the lower chamber next year. All six of Oregon’s House seats are up for grabs in November. Although many of them are deemed to be uncompetitive, there […]

Republican’s surprise decision invokes GOP free-for-all in House district Democrats hope to compete in

Rep. Jacob LaTurner’s (R-KS) decision not to run for reelection in the wake of House turmoil shocked state Democrats and Republicans alike. It resulted in an empty House race that remained uncontested for weeks as both parties grappled to recruit candidates in a district that has been safe for Republicans. “[LaTurner’s decision] came as a […]

Scams proliferate alongside solar buildout

Consumers are falling prey to scams that have proliferated under largely unregulated loan programs designed to help homeowners make energy-efficient upgrades to their properties. Consumer groups allege the program is often used to sign consumers on to high-risk, high-interest-rate loans, often with little knowledge of the terms of repayment or the possibilities of mortgage default […]

Philadelphia university graduation announcer hilariously mispronounces names during ceremony

College graduation is supposed to be one of the most memorable moments of a person’s life. And it was certainly memorable for several graduates at a Philadelphia university last week, but for all the wrong reasons.  Thomas Jefferson University is under fire for the way the announcer at the nursing school’s graduation ceremony last week […]

Trump and Biden campaigns have war of words on Mother’s Day: ‘Disgusting’

President Joe Biden’s campaign had strong words for Donald Trump in an advertisement posted on Mother’s Day, and the former president shot right back with the holiday top of mind. The Biden campaign released a video on Sunday, titled, “Trump attacks mothers.” The video begins with mothers embracing their children and a message of “Happy […]

Alabama party shooting leaves 3 dead and at least 15 wounded

At least three people are dead after shots were fired at a party in south Alabama on Saturday night, police said. Eighteen people were shot in total, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. About 1,000 people were attending the May Day party near Stockton when an argument broke out and at least one person […]

AOC highlights effort to ‘win’ against ‘barbarism’ caused by ‘the establishment’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) was adamant that she will not give up working to fend off a future she views as undesirable, saying, “we have to fight for each other.” While speaking on Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-VT) podcast, AOC complained that people are forced to choose “between medicine and rent,” ostensibly because of perceived inequities […]

Susan Backlinie dead: Jaws star dies at 77

Actress Susan Backlinie of Jaws fame died Saturday at the age of 77. Backlinie died of a heart attack in her California home, her agent Sean Clark told reporters. Jaws’s iconic opening scene is credited to Backlinie’s acting chops, where she is attacked and killed by the great white shark. The stunt was not choreographed, […]

Coons warns Netanyahu his legacy could be the breakdown of relations between the US and Israel

Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that his next war strategy could affect his country’s relationship with the United States. As President Joe Biden’s campaign co-chairman, Coons appeared on This Week on Sunday to predict the repercussions of Israel attacking Rafah, Gaza, which is filled with Palestinian refugees. According to Coons, an invasion of Rafah […]
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