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Ellen DeGeneres makes a joke about getting ‘kicked out of show business’

Comedian Ellen DeGeneres talked about the cancelation of her talk show while on her stand-up comedy tour. The Ellen show had its final season in 2022. Prior to the last episode, DeGeneres made a public apology following reports from employees that it was a toxic workplace. Degeneres, 66, began her tour “Ellen’s Last Stand … […]

Biden tells Howard Stern he’ll debate Trump

President Joe Biden says he will debate presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump. Trump has been calling for debates for weeks, as have a dozen major media outlets, but the Biden campaign to date has been cagey about committing to them. Biden appeared to end that speculation during a Friday morning interview with Howard Stern. “I […]

Oklahoma man faces 12 years in prison after accidentally bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos

An Oklahoma man is facing 12 years in a foreign prison after he accidentally brought ammunition to the Turks and Caicos Islands in his carry-on luggage. Ryan Watson is detained in the British overseas territory, where he, his wife, and some friends were traveling to celebrate Watson and others’ 40th birthdays, according to a report. […]

Trump’s Truth Social bettors have made more than $200 million shorting stock

Investors have taken a keen interest in former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social — but not in the way he might like. With investors keying in on metrics that don’t add up on DJT, the stock ticker for Truth Social, many have decided to short the stock in a ploy to stuff their pockets with […]

As legislators consider tax credits, Invest in Kids recipients linger

(The Center Square) – As legislators return for the final weeks of session, the budget will be top of mind, but there may also be more tax credits to consider.  At a recent Senate Revenue Committee, a tax credit for the music industry was discussed. State Sen. Sara Feignholtz, D-Chicago, said it’s needed, especially after […]

AG’s office to prosecute Harris County judge’s corruption cases

(The Center Square) – Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg on Thursday asked Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office to take jurisdiction over and prosecute corruption cases related to the office of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Both Ogg and Hidalgo are Democrats. At a news conference, Ogg said she asked Paxton’s office to take jurisdiction of […]

Democrats are more skeptical about Biden than Republicans are of Trump: Poll

Democrats are more skeptical about President Joe Biden than Republicans are about former President Donald Trump, according to a new poll. An NBC News poll found significant concerns among Democrats about Biden, with only 54% saying that “none” of the president’s vulnerabilities were most convincing, compared to 72% of Republicans feeling the same about Trump. […]

Fuel: Rising for North Carolinians, though still under national average

(The Center Square) – North Carolinians are paying more at the fuel pump than a month ago, though still a quarter less than the national average. Friday morning’s statewide average, according to the American Automobile Association, is $3.38 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. A month ago it was $3.29. The national average is $3.66, […]

Bill some warn could raise auto insurance rates on senior drivers stalls

(The Center Square) – House Bill 4611, another measure that is of priority of the Illinois Secretary of State, has stalled. The measure limiting factors that auto insurers can use to set rates didn’t advance before last week’s deadline.  Secretary Alexi Giannoulias responded to concerns that the measure he’s supporting will raise auto insurance rates on […]

Operation Lone Star officers apprehend more human smugglers

(The Center Square) – Texas Department of Public Safety officers working in Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security mission, Operation Lone Star, continue to apprehend human smugglers at the border. Smugglers are being apprehended multiple ways, by DPS brush teams and by troopers performing traffic stops and vehicle inspections. Nearly all offenders are military aged men […]
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