A Washington high school lacrosse star died after a regular play turned tragic on the field. Eliot Abramson, a 17-year-old midfielder at Mercer Island High School near Seattle, was competing in a college recruiting showcase on June 1 when the incident occurred. The 6-foot-2 sophomore had been involved in Mercer Island lacrosse since elementary school […]
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Christen Goff is back for SI Swimsuit, adding to her bikini legacy with two appearances in the same year
It’s fair to say that bikini season has arrived. Not that the annual launch of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue marks the beginning of bikini season or anything, but it’s for sure underway and there’s no stopping it now. Speaking of not being stopped, Christen Goff is in that category. The mom and NFL WAG, […]
Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama makes NBA history with first career Defensive Player of the Year award
San Antonio Spurs star big man, Victor Wembanyama, was unanimously named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season, and he did so in historic fashion. Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 phenom, became the youngest player to ever win the prestigious award at just 22 years old. Even better, he is the first to […]
BBQ lovers beware: Middle East conflict might disrupt your summer plans this year
Burger lovers take warning: neighborhood cookouts could be more expensive this summer, thanks to conflict in the Middle East. Global tensions are pushing up energy prices, resulting in higher costs for beef and the propane used to fuel backyard grills — just in time for Americans getting ready for barbecue season. “The impact of ongoing […]
Travelers may be slapped with ‘ridiculous’ new fees as popular city seeks millions per year
Many popular destinations struggling with overtourism and infrastructure issues are aiming to fix those problems in an often unpopular way by enacting new taxes on tourists. The city of Galway, on the west side of Ireland, is widely known for its medieval streets, colorful shopfronts and historical landmarks. It is now considering a tourist tax […]
California man paroled under ‘youthful offender’ provision for 2 murders kills again less than a year later
A California man who killed a Los Angeles mother of six less than a year after being paroled for a double murder under a youthful offender law was sentenced to life in prison, authorities said Friday. Darryl Lamar Collins, 55, was handed down the sentence for the killing of his girlfriend, Fatima Johnson, a 53-year-old mother of […]
Jerry Jones highlights additions, sees Cowboys rebound after team failed to play ‘a lick of defense last year’
Outspoken longtime Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones weighed in on the defensive issues that plagued the team last season. The Cowboys finished 2025 ranked 30th in total defense, giving up 59 touchdowns. The Cincinnati Bengals were the only other NFL team to allow more opposing teams to cross the goal line last […]
Woman accused of fatal hit-and-run that killed 8 year old laughs during first court appearance
A Florida woman accused of fleeing a crash that killed an 8-year-old boy was seen shaking her head and laughing during her first court appearance Friday as a judge read the charges against her via video conference. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said 30-year-old Victoria Johnson of Winter Haven was arrested Thursday and charged with […]
Tax scams through the years and what to know this year
Tax scams rarely stay the same for long. Each filing season brings new tactics designed to trick taxpayers into revealing personal information or claiming refunds they are not entitled to receive. In recent years, fraud tied to unemployment systems, stimulus payments and identity theft caught many taxpayers by surprise. Some people did not discover the […]
Bill Belichick adds third quarterback to UNC roster this offseason after disappointing first year
Bill Belichick continued to make changes to his 2026 UNC roster after a disappointing start to his collegiate coaching career. The North Carolina Tar Heels added ex-Western Carolina quarterback Taron Dickens out of the transfer portal, marking the third quarterback UNC has added this offseason, per On3. The Tar Heels have also added former Wisconsin […]
Louisiana school’s teacher of the year accused of inappropriate conduct with former student
A Louisiana school “Teacher of the Year” who had been accused of inappropriate behavior with a former student has been arrested again on an additional charge. Christie Oster, the 38-year-old Broussard Middle School Teacher of the Year, was previously arrested by the Lafayette Police Department on charges of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent […]
Girls at elite prep school threatened in ‘revenge porn blast’ as parents shell out $63K a year to attend
Two teenage girls say a former teacher linked to a $63,000-a-year Brooklyn private school threatened them with a “revenge porn blast,” exposing nude images after allegedly coercing them for explicit photos, according to a newly filed federal lawsuit. The lawsuit accuses Winston Nguyen, a former teacher at Saint Ann’s School, of soliciting nude photos and […]