Polly Holliday, the actress famous for playing the sassy waitress Flo on "Alice," died Tuesday at 88. Her memorable portrayal of Flo, which included the iconic line "Kiss my grits!," earned her three Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe awards. Beyond "Alice" and its spin-off "Flo," Holliday had...
The US Labor Department's inspector general is investigating the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data collection methods following White House criticism and revised job growth figures showing significantly weaker results than initially reported. This comes after President Trump fired the BLS head and nominated a conservative economist criticized for...
Alleged signatures of Donald Trump in Jeffrey Epstein's birthday book have sparked controversy. The signatures appear on a risqué drawing and a novelty check. Trump denies signing them, calling the matter a 'dead issue'. House Democrats released the book, prompting debate over authenticity and Trump's past relationship...
President Trump's emergency order federalizing Washington D.C.'s police force expired Wednesday after Congress declined to extend it. The move, which involved a surge of federal law enforcement, aimed to combat crime. While crime reportedly dropped during the federal takeover, data suggests a pre-existing downward trend. However, the conflict...
The Supreme Court refused South Carolina's request to prevent a transgender boy from using the boys' restrooms at school. The court emphasized this wasn't a ruling on the merits of the case, only on the student's interim access. Three conservative justices dissented. The state's actions, restricting transgender...
Boxing legends Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Terence "Bud" Crawford will clash in a highly anticipated super middleweight title fight on September 9th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Alvarez, the reigning champion, defends his WBO, WBA, IBF, WBC, and Ring Magazine titles against Crawford, who's moving up two weight classes....
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav believes the current TV landscape offers a poor consumer experience due to excessive choices. He expects HBO Max to reach 150 million homes next year, justifying future price increases due to its high-quality content. Zaslav plans to address password sharing soon, prioritizing...
Klarna, a 20-year-old fintech company, successfully completed its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, raising $1.4 billion. The offering priced shares at $40, exceeding expectations, resulting in a $15 billion valuation. Most of the shares sold belonged to existing investors like Sequoia Capital, with co-founder and CEO...
The Supreme Court's ruling allows expanded immigration raids based on "reasonable suspicion," effectively targeting brown-skinned individuals. Justice Kavanaugh's concurrence suggests that ethnicity alone can constitute reasonable suspicion, leading to concerns about racial profiling. Critics argue this decision promotes white supremacy and targets not only Latino immigrants but also those...
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is forcing a vote to compel the Justice Department's release of all Jeffrey Epstein case records. His amendment to the defense bill mirrors bipartisan House legislation. Schumer cites alleged lies and cover-ups, urging Republicans to support transparency. The Senate vote timing is uncertain,...
