âI understand the HOW; I do not understand the WHY.â Winston Smith, the protagonist of 1984, is a sharp guy, and he grasps the contours of the nightmarishly oppressive regime he serves pretty well. He just canât understand why it works the way it does. What possible ideological justification for giving yourself absolute power can […]
Twas the Season: Retail Sales Surge Higher Than Expected, Threatening to Ignite Inflation
March 20, 2024 by
American shoppers eagerly reached for their wallets and credit cards in December to spend far more than expected, figures from the Department of Commerce indicated Wednesday. Retail sales in the U.S. rose 0.6 percent compared with the previous month, far above the 0.2 percent forecast. Compared with a year ago, sales were up 5.6 percent.
Will There Be A âDeath and Other Detailsâ Season 2?
March 5, 2024 by
The Hulu mystery series Death and Other Details follows a famous detective and his protĂ©gĂ© as they solve a murder mystery that transforms into something bigger. Created by Mike Weiss and Heidi Cole McAdams, the first season contains 10 episodes, which aired from Jan. 16, 2024 to Mar. 5, 2024. Mandy Patinkin stars as Detective Rufus Cotesworth […]
‘Just Flat Out Wrong’: Tom Brady Defends Steelers Defensive Back Damontae Kazee After Season Suspension
February 18, 2024 by
Tom Brady has come to the defense of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Damontae Kazee after the NFL suspended him for the remainder of the season by violating player safety rules in his recent hit against Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Over the weekend, Pittman leaped into the air to catch a pass mid-field only
Netsâ Nic Claxton sits out with same ankle injury he suffered earlier in season
November 30, 2023 by
Nic Claxton was sidelined Sunday during the Netsâ win over Chicago with a sprain of the same left ankle that cost him eight straight games earlier this season. The Netsâ starting center twisted it during Saturdayâs victory over Miami. With 1:09 left in the first quarter against the Heat, Claxton went down and was looked […]
âThe Crownâ Season 6 Episode 1 Recap: âPersona Non Grataâ
November 17, 2023 by
The Crown has returned for its sixth and final season, and for the first time since the show began, this season does not open on an event where Queen Elizabeth is the focal point, it opens instead on the car crash that killed Princess Diana. That feels like an important and deliberate distinction, because as […]
Colts rookie Anthony Richardson âprobablyâ lost for season due to shoulder injury: report
October 22, 2023 by
Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson is “probably” done for the remainder of the season due to his shoulder injury, team owner Jim Irsay told ESPN. Irsay added that Richardson could undergo shoulder surgery to repair the AC joint sprain he suffered on his right shoulder  during the second quarter of the teamâs win over […]
Yankee Stadium looks empty for final home game of season
September 26, 2023 by
Yankee fans have had enough of this season. With the Yankees final home game of the year a makeup of Saturdayâs rainout against the Diamondbacks, only a few thousand fans bothered to show up on a cold and wet afternoon in The Bronx. It came a day after the Yankees were officially eliminated from playoff […]
2-time Super Bowl champ Patrick Mahomes offers Justin Fields advice amid Bears QB’s early season struggles
September 22, 2023 by
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields entered his third season in the NFL with high expectations, but the former Ohio State standout has gotten off to somewhat of a rough start. In Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers, Fields threw for 216 yards with one touchdown against one interception. The Packers sacked Fields four times. […]
Yes, Caitriona Balfe Really Sang âAve Mariaâ in âOutlanderâ Season 7 Episode 3
June 30, 2023 by
*SPOILERS FOR OUTLANDER SEASON 7 EPISODE 3 AHEAD!* A lot happens in Outlander Season 7 Episode 3 âDeath Be Not Proud,â but the quietly beautiful moment that might stick with you the most is when Claire Fraser (Caitriona Balfe) tenderly sings âAve Mariaâ at a funeral. Itâs a moment that has been featured in trailers […]
Disney Cancels Woke ‘National Treasure’ Series After 1 Season
June 26, 2023 by
April 22 (UPI) â National Treasure: Edge of History will not return for a second season on Disney+. The mystery-adventure series premiered on the streaming service in February and starred Lisette Olivera, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Zuri Reed, Antonio Cipriano, Jordan Rodrigues, Jake Austin Walker and Lyndon Smith. The show was co-created by Marianne and Cormac Wibberley
Knicks pull off 2023 NBA season first during Game 3 win over Cavaliers
June 26, 2023 by
The New York Knicks returned home for Game 3 of their NBA playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers and put forth an old-school performance. The Knicks allowed just 79 points on Friday, the fewest points allowed in an NBA game this season. Fans of the New York Knicks are seen during the game against the […]
What Time Does âManifestâ Season 4, Part 2 Premiere On Netflix?
June 1, 2023 by
Buckle up, Manifest fans. Itâs time for the final descent. At the end of Season 4, Part 1 of Jeff Rakeâs supernatural drama the 828 Death Day was rapidly approaching, Michaela was mourning her husband Zeke, Cal (and his dragon scar) had returned from the brink of death, and Angelina and her freshly sapphire-encrusted hand […]
Taylor Swift rocks MetLife Stadium with hottest ticket of the âCruel Summerâ season
May 27, 2023 by
When Taylor Swift went into âCruel Summerâ â her âLoverâ-era second song in the first of three Eras Tour concerts at MetLife Stadium on Friday nightâ it was as if she was laughing inside at the irony of that one. This was the hottest ticket â the cheapest seats were going for thousands on Stubhub […]
Ryan Murphyâs âMonsterâ Anthology Sets New Season Featuring Menendez Brothers
May 2, 2023 by
Ryan Murphyâs record-breaking anthology series Monster is coming back to Netflix with yet another gruesome season. Netflix announced the true crime series will be focusing on the violent case of the Menendez brothers, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents. The streaming platform also shared that they have exclusive access to Lyle and […]
New Mexico produced over 53,000 tons of chile peppers last season
April 1, 2023 by
They are really spicing things up in New Mexico. The Land of Enchantment produced more than 53,000 tons of chile peppers worth more than $46.2 million during its last growing season of 2022. The staggering statistic, released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, reflects a 4.5 percent increase […]
What Time Does âBel-Airâ Come On Peacock? âBel-Airâ Season 2, Episode 5 Premiere Date
March 22, 2023 by
Bel-Air Season 2 keeps bringing the drama every single week. Just when you think you know whatâs going on, something happens that throws your expectations for a loop. Like, Will and Jackie â whatâs going on there? And what is Jackieâs uncle really up to? Weâre in for some more surprises for sure, because Bel-Air […]
Yankees lineup âup in the airâ ahead of season start
March 17, 2023 by
TAMPA â Gerrit Cole and Logan Webb will match up in The Bronx on March 30. For the Yankees, though, there is very little lineup certainty beyond that when they begin the season against the Giants. As the Yankees played Thursday, which was exactly two weeks away from the opener, the only surefire positional bets […]
SoCal Prepares for âBad Fire Seasonâ with Worldâs Largest Helitankers
June 16, 2021 by
Three Southern California counties are joining forces to operate the worldâs largest water-dropping helitankers prior to the start of a âbad fire season.â The cooperative, dubbed âQuick Reaction Force,â initiates June 15 after Southern California Edison (SCE) donated $18 million to the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACOFD), the Ventura County Fire Department, Coulson Aviation, and Perimeter Solutions. âThis…
Biden Administration Asks Major League Baseball to Push Back 2021 Season
February 5, 2021 by
According to reports, the Biden administration has asked Major League Baseball to push back the start of the coming 2021 season by a month. The Biden administration reportedly asked MLB owners to push the season back to a later date to give players more time to get vaccinated, according to The Athletic. Still, the players…
The Season 8 Cast of Below Deck Has Held Up Just Fine After Filming
December 17, 2020 by
Good news for longtime Bravo fansâBelow Deck is back for Season 8, and so far, itâs been a doozy. Here’s a quick recap: A brand-new chief stew debuted on the show, replacing long-time cast member Kate Chastain. Eddie Lucas is back in the coveted bosun position, hoping to once again earn Captain Leeâs trust after…
This Star Wars Theory Says Cal Kestis Will Rescue Grogu in The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale
December 12, 2020 by
This week’s episode of The Mandalorian, “The Believer,” delivered yet another highly enjoyable and emotionally resonant side quest, as Mando and co. tracked down information on the whereabouts of Grogu (The Child Formerly Known as Baby Yoda). However, there was no actual Grogu in the episode, and now that we’re only one week out from…
Ivy League Cancels Winter Sports Season over Coronavirus Spike
November 17, 2020 by
The Ivy League has canceled its winter sports season over a recent spike in positive coronavirus tests in Massachusetts. The athletic conference of elite east coast schools previously announced in July that fall sports would be canceled as part of an effort to comply with state and university restrictions on gatherings. According to a report…
This Is the Saddest Holiday Season in Venezuelan History.
December 27, 2017 by
âI have clear memories of every Christmas since 1937. I can assure you that I have never witnessed one as sad and full of sorrows as this one. Peopleâs faces speak for themselves. There is no joy in them,â Enrique Aristeguieta, a Venezuelan historian, wrote this year. Few days remain in 2017. It was a […]
Americans Spend More Than Expected as Holiday Season Heats Up.
December 15, 2017 by
November retail sales up 0.8% from prior month; economists saw 0.3% increase Americans are spending more than expected this holiday season, fueled by income gains, confidence in the economic outlook, buoyant financial markets and modest inflation. The boost includes in-store and online spending at brick-and-mortar retailers such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Nordstrom Inc., which […]
Video: Steve Bannon Declares âSeason of Warâ Against GOP Establishment at Values Voter Summit
October 15, 2017 by
Breitbart News Executive Chairman and former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon declared a âseason of warâ against the GOP establishment in an electrifying speech at the Values Voter Summit Saturday, warning Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell: âthese folks are coming for you.â âThereâs a time and season for everything, and now itâs a season […]