Samuel L. Jackson has been perhaps uniquely enriched by the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Headliners like Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson may come and go, but, as the indefatigable Avengers ringmaster Nick Fury, he sticks around, bringing both his talent at a certain portent and the star persona that preceded him into the role to bear….
As rival teams begin reaching out to the Washington Wizards to explore the possibility of trading for three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal, team president Michael Winger and Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, are staying in close contact to discuss scenarios presented to the franchise, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. READ MORE
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow was pilloried by conservatives after declaring the network couldn’t “knowingly broadcast untrue things” as its reasoning behind not taking former President Donald Trump’s post-indictment speech live. The highly paid anchor and Russia gate enthusiast usually only appears Monday nights but joined MSNBC’s special coverage on Tuesday of the historic federal charges against…
Croatia scored twice in extra time to beat the Netherlands 4-2 in their Nations League semi-final in Rotterdam on Wednesday and advance to Sunday’s decider. Croatia will play against either Italy or Spain, who face off in the second semifinal in Enschede on Thursday, for a first major title as they continued their form from…
WATERTOWN, Wis. (WMTV) – Emergency crews are responding to reports of a plane crash in Watertown. Dispatchers in Jefferson Co. confirmed that authorities have responded to the scene, near Brandt Quirk Park, in the 800 block of Carriage Hill Drive. The entire park has been closed off. READ MORE
UnitedHealth (UNH) – Get Free Report shares on Wednesday moved firmly lower, dragging rival health insurers into the red, after a company official suggested that medical costs could surge over the coming months. Speaking on Tuesday as part of a panel discussion at a Goldman Sachs conference in Dana Point, Calif., Tim Noel, who runs…
DJ Khaled, the music producer and rapper, has an infectious lust for life. He’s well-known for his patented inspirational catchphrases; he loves the finer things in life, like good food, good booze, good cigars, golfing, private jets, family, jewelry, jet-skis, and all sorts of water activities in his chosen home of Miami, Florida. And his…
The Hatch Act is a significant federal law in the United States that places limitations on the political involvement of federal employees. Its primary objective is to prevent federal employees from engaging in partisan political activities while performing their official duties or representing the government. This legislation was initially enacted in 1939 and has undergone…
Amy Schumer isn’t here to make friends in her Netflix special. In “Emergency Contact” (now streaming), the comic declares her liposuction to be “the laziest thing” she’s ever done. She makes fun of herself for stuffing her face with fillers and turning to a laser treatment that rendered her skin “blood red,” only to “look…
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