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  • Knicks on Brink of Title After Historic Comeback vs. Spurs

    06/10/2026 10:59:16 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 8 replies
    ESPN ^ | Jun 10, 2026
    A record-breaking comeback, capped off by what could go down as a legendary play. The long road back to the top of the NBA is almost complete for the New York Knicks, and the step they took Wednesday night was unforgettable. The Knicks came back from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining. "That has to be the most iconic shot in the history of New York basketball," Knicks coach Mike Brown said. It's certainly high on the...
  • Jesse Ridgway Mocked People With Down Syndrome in Newly-Discovered Video (story update)

    06/10/2026 8:50:56 PM PDT · by Morgana · 6 replies
    Life News ^ | June 10, 2026 | Steven Ertelt
    A newly-discovered video shows YouTube star Jesse Ridgway performing a disgusting impression of a person with Down syndrome. The video comes as he and his wife face intense criticism for aborting their baby just because he or she may have had Down syndrome. According to TMZ, the nearly nine-year-old video showing Ridgway performing a mocking impression of a person with Down syndrome has resurfaced as he and his wife defend their decision to abort their unborn baby. In the clip from Ridgway’s “The Devil Inside” series, his character snaps and takes on different personalities. Near the end of the 45-minute...
  • The "Skynet" moment has happened, no one noticed.

    06/10/2026 8:36:30 PM PDT · by Ex gun maker. · 36 replies
    I very rarely post here, it seems I am not PC enough in the particular flavor of this site. But I don't know of a better venue to make this observation. Large companies have crafted "Systems" that they no longer have control over. They are utterly unable to do what should be simple and routine task as "The system" will NOT ALLOW them. I am going to be specific to the case I have been fighting for what is now months. But I am sure that it is not unique, corporate business tend to adopt similar models and technology. Several...
  • Fifa president Infantino tells fans to 'chill' after Somali referee denied US entry – video

    06/10/2026 7:38:58 PM PDT · by MinorityRepublican · 11 replies
    Reuters ^ | June 10, 2026
    Speaking on the eve of the tournament opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa, Fifa president Gianni Infantino tells football fans to 'chill and relax' over concerns surrounding Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was barred from entering the US this week despite having a valid visa. 'We have to respect that we are not kings of the world, who can rule over governments and police forces. We are a sports organisation that does as much as we can. It’s important sometimes to chill, relax. We work on everything. Sometimes screaming and shouting does not find a solution,' he says.
  • Austin Metcalf's Family Receiving Death Threats After Karmelo Anthony Verdict

    06/10/2026 6:58:23 PM PDT · by kevcol · 22 replies
    TMZ ^ | June 10, 2026 | TMZ Staff
    but after Tuesday's guilty verdict, the family was flooded with dozens of hateful messages across social media and text messages to their personal phones. TMZ has also learned that people are threatening to show up to Metcalf family homes, taunting them by saying they're soiling Austin's grave.
  • Lawful Permanent Resident From India Living in Upscale Corona del Mar BUSTED for Defrauding Bank of Nearly $100 MILLION – Forged Title Policies in Adobe, Altered Metadata, and Lied to Lenders!

    06/10/2026 6:42:51 PM PDT · by Red Badger · 13 replies
    The Gateway Pundit ^ | June 10, 2026 | Jim Hᴏft
    Mahender Makhijani, 44, a lawful permanent resident from India residing in the upscale enclave of Corona del Mar, was arrested this morning on a federal criminal complaint charging him with bank fraud. Makhijani controlled Cantor Group V LLC, a Newport Beach-based outfit that had a lending deal with a federally insured bank. Under the agreement, the bank advanced nearly $100 million so Cantor could originate or purchase real estate loans, but only first-lien loans where Cantor held the top position on the collateral. Instead of playing straight, Makhijani and a subordinate spent months from September 2024 through April 2025 systematically...
  • Teens are being banned from bowling alleys, skating rinks, malls, and theme parks - no wonder they’re on their phones all day

    06/10/2026 5:57:25 PM PDT · by Libloather · 43 replies
    NY Post ^ | 6/10/26 | Rikki Schlott
    The world seems intent on locking Gen Z down. As children, they were given smartphones and iPads which taught them to see the world through a screen, rather than with their own eyes. As tweens and teens, their schools were shut down, sending them into the solitude of Zoom classes in their bedrooms. And now they’re being shut out of communal spaces. In Albany, unaccompanied teens are getting categorically banned from bowling alleys, roller skating rinks, and even grocery stores — sending them onto the streets or back to their screens for entertainment. “Our culture keeps complaining about kids addicted...
  • CNN Asks Dem Rep and Daughter of Holocaust Survivor If She Backs Platner ('Personal Foibles' Alert!)

    06/10/2026 5:27:01 PM PDT · by kevcol · 23 replies
    Twitchy ^ | June 10, 2026 | Doug P.
    A glance at her bio shows that Dem Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania is the daughter and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors. CNN: "You are the daughter of Holocaust survivors... do you support him as a candidate?" HOULAHAN: " I don’t make that choice for the people of Maine; I am hopeful that his candidacy is successful"
  • Machine Gun Kelly reveals scary side effects after covering body in 'near impossible' blackout tattoos

    06/10/2026 5:12:50 PM PDT · by yesthatjallen · 66 replies
    ladibile ^ | 06 10 2026 | Claire Reid
    Machine Gun Kelly has revealed his skin turned yellow after rushing to finish his blackout tattoos. The rapper, real name Colson Baker, said he decided to get the full blackout tattoo after looking in the mirror and seeing a mishmash of tattoos, some from periods of his life he’d rather forget about. So, he decided to enlist the help of celebrity tattoo artist ROXX who came up with a ‘dark mode’ tattoo that covers most of his arm, chest, and stomach in solid black ink. But says he was left feeling unwell after refusing to take it slow and steady...
  • REPORT: Karmelo Anthony Placed in Isolation for His Own Safety

    06/10/2026 5:11:01 PM PDT · by Red Badger · 90 replies
    Breitbart ^ | June 10, 2026 | Dylan Gwinn
    Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. However, his time in prison will begin in isolation. According to a report from TMZ Sports, a representative for the Collin County Jail confirms that, for now, Anthony will be held in a remote part of the jail away from the general population, out of concern for his safety. “We’re told the jail is taking appropriate steps to ensure the safety and security of all inmates in the facility … but the rep declined to comment on why Anthony specifically is being kept in isolation,” TMZ...
  • Karmelo Anthony’s GiveSendGo Page Taken Down After Murder Conviction

    06/10/2026 4:57:42 PM PDT · by Red Badger · 14 replies
    Breitbart ^ | June 10, 2026 | Dylan Gwinn
    The main online donation fund supporting convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony has been unpublished. One day after Anthony, 19, was convicted of the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, GiveSendGo has “unpublished” his campaign page. “This campaign is unpublished,” the page that formally hosted Anthony’s primary online financial support page read. The GiveSendGo fund had a fundraising goal of $1,396,725. As of last check, hours after Anthony’s sentencing on Tuesday, $629,724 had been raised. But as Breitbart Sports noted, even hours after the verdict and sentence were announced, donations continued to pour in. This, despite the fact that the fund’s purpose is...
  • WATCH: Hundreds of Black Kids and Teens Brawl During St. Louis Suburb’s ‘6-7 Event’ at Trampoline Park, Butcher Knife Seized from 12-Year-Old Girl Who Ubered in to Join the Mayhem

    06/10/2026 4:49:44 PM PDT · by kevcol · 22 replies
    TGP ^ | June 10, 2026 | Cassandra MacDonald
    A family-friendly “6-7 Event” at the Sky Zone trampoline park in a quiet St. Louis suburb descended into mayhem on Sunday, when more than 300 unaccompanied juveniles and teens showed up, overwhelmed the venue, and sparked at least eight separate fights. The chaos spilled into nearby businesses, with gangs of minors damaging property, threatening employees and customers, and prompting a large police response.
  • Bears Leaving Illinois? Pritzker Says An Out-Of-State Republican Is To Blame

    06/10/2026 4:09:34 PM PDT · by Beave Meister · 26 replies
    Daily Wire.com ^ | 6/10/2026 | Hank Berrien
    Pritzker dodged, weaved, and then — in a moment of breathtaking gall — pointed the finger at Texas governor Greg Abbott Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker found himself in a tight spot this week when a television reporter asked the obvious question: Why won’t you spend a dime to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois, but you’ve proudly dropped billions on illegal immigrants? Pritzker’s answer? Blame Texas. In a squirm-worthy exchange, the governor — who’s been quietly eyeing a 2028 presidential run — was pressed on his refusal to use taxpayer funds to help the Bears stay in Chicago. The...
  • Karmelo Anthony’s $625K crowd funding page yanked by GiveSendGo after murder conviction

    06/10/2026 3:33:05 PM PDT · by V_TWIN · 46 replies
    nypost.com ^ | June 10, 2026 | Alex Oliveira
    A controversial online fundraiser for Karmelo Anthony has been shut down after his family raised some `$630,000 for legal and living expenses now that he was convicted of murder — but his family may still be able to set up a new one. The GiveSendGo went offline Wednesday afternoon, a day after 19-year-old Anthony was convicted in a Texas courtroom of killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at an April 2025 high school track meet. GiveSendGo – a crowd sourcing platform that differs from GoFundMe in that it allows fundraisers for criminal cases – confirmed the fundraiser closure in a statement to...
  • Platner’s ‘living on the sea’ claim dismantled by critics as financial docs paint a different picture

    06/10/2026 3:29:51 PM PDT · by Libloather · 24 replies
    Fox News ^ | 6/08/26 | Robert Schmad, Andrew Mark Miller
    Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner claimed that he has been able to "make a living on the sea" since leaving the armed forces during a Friday rally, an assertion his financial disclosures don’t appear to support. Platner, who is running for Senate in Maine to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins, has long identified himself as an oyster farmer and harbor master, giving a blue-collar tinge to his left-wing campaign. Financial disclosures, however, show that he brings in relatively little money from oyster farming, with reports suggesting that Platner receives the majority of his income through veteran’s disability payments. "My...
  • The radical way of stopping environmentalists from ruining historical works of art.

    06/10/2026 3:29:29 PM PDT · by Jonty30 · 10 replies
    https://www.facebook.com ^ | June 10, 2026 | Facebook
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  • US launches fresh airstrikes against Iran following continued aggression

    06/10/2026 3:08:07 PM PDT · by V_TWIN · 16 replies
    foxnews.com ^ | June 10, 2026 | Anders Hagstrom and Bonny Chu
    The U.S. military has begun launching airstrikes against Iranian targets, a U.S. official told Fox News on Wednesday. “U.S. Central Command forces began launching additional self-defense strikes today at 5:15 p.m. ET against multiple targets in Iran at the Commander in Chief’s direction,” CENTCOM added in a statement on X. “The strikes are in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression.” Explosions were reportedly heard in Sirik, Qeshm Island, Minab and Isfahan, key Iranian sites amid the major escalation between the United States and Iran. Blasts reportedly heard near Strait of Hormuz and western Tehran after US strike launch: Sounds...
  • Idris Elba Says Bond Audiences “Won’t Go” for a Black Man Playing 007

    06/10/2026 1:06:51 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 123 replies
    NME ^ | 9th June 2026 | Victoria Luxford
    The recently knighted star has been linked to the role for a long timeIdris Elba has confirmed he will not be playing James Bond, saying that he felt some audiences wouldn’t “go for” a Black actor playing the role. The award-winning actor, who has been the star of films including The Suicide Squad, Pacific Rim, and TV series The Wire, has been linked with the role for many years, with speculation building following the departure of Daniel Craig from the role in 2021. However, in a recent interview with British GQ, he discussed why he won’t be playing the part....
  • ‘Holy Grail’ Sleep Apnea Pill Can Cut Episodes by More Than 50%

    06/10/2026 12:55:37 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 46 replies
    New York Post ^ | May 29, 2026 | Reda Wigle
    A promising new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines and allow millions of Americans to breathe easy and sleep soundly. Researchers at the biopharm company Apnimed have been developing a sleep apnea drug called AD109. After various clinical trials, they are preparing to file for FDA approval. “A pill for sleep apnea has always been the holy grail,” Dr. Andrew Wellman, a Harvard sleep researcher, told Forbes, noting that over the past several years, at least 40 drug candidates have been tested for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) without success.
  • Austin Metcalf’s Twin Brother Accepted His Diploma During Surreal Moment At Graduation — The Crowd’s Reaction Will Send Chills Down Your Spine [VIDEO]

    06/10/2026 12:40:02 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 18 replies
    TOTALPROSPORTS ^ | June 10, 2026 | Darrelle Lincoln
    Austin Metcalf was supposed to graduate this year. Instead, he is in a casket and has left a wave of heartbreak following his tragic murder at the hands of Karmelo Anthony. Metcalf was posthumously honored during Memorial High School’s graduation ceremony in Frisco, Texas. His identical twin brother, Hunter, accepted the diploma on his behalf. Footage of the moment has since emerged. A video shows Hunter Metcalf receiving his diploma on stage. Then he returned to the stage to get his brother’s as well. Once Austin Metcalf’s name was announced, the crowd delivered a rousing standing ovation that lasted 30...