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Team USA men's hockey Olympic Gold medalist Jack Hughes returned to the Prudential Center on Wednesday for the first time since scoring the historic goal that helped Team USA end a 46-year Olympic drought. While the roaring crowd celebrated Hughes, New Jersey's Governor received a reaction worse than the opposing Buffalo Sabres. The Devils crowd roared with a standing ovation, likened to the one given from members of Congress at State of the Union as Team USA joined the proceedings and Donald Trump made a statement on the women's team who declined his invite. After Hughes finished speaking with the...

I was hoping that this would resolve itself but it has not….. Yesterday, a post was put up on FR and I wanted to see more than just the provided excerpt, so I clicked on the source link.Ever since I did that, every tab that gets opened on my iPad (Safari browser) to an FR forum or page/post, the new tab has the number 2 in white with a blue background preceding the FR forum name or article title.The number font and coloring is identical to the news station’s (2 Idaho News) logo that was used as the source link.Here...

CLEVELAND — Here we go! As the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland gears up to welcome the class of 2026 later this year, we're getting a first look at who could soon join rock 'n' roll royalty as the list of performers nominated for induction were just announced. And the nominees are... 2026 ROCK HALL INDUCTION NOMINEESThis year's list features 17 nominees -- including 10 who have landed on the ballot for the first time! Check the list to see if your favorites made the cut... The Black Crowes Jeff Buckley (first-time nominee) Mariah Carey Phil Collins...

An alleged Minnesota churchgoer filed a lawsuit against former CNN anchor Don Lemon and protesters for “emotional distress,” TMZ reported Tuesday. Ann Doucette alleged in court documents that Lemon and protesters “unlawfully interfered” with her right to “freely exercise her religion in a private place of worship” when he stormed her church during a Jan. 18 service to protest federal immigration enforcement, according to TMZ. She claimed to suffer “severe emotional distress, fear, anxiety, and trauma” as a result of the protest, and is suing for an unspecified amount of money, according to the outlet.

CHICAGO (Gray News) - Chicago authorities say a woman has been charged after carjacking a food delivery driver who was fatally hit by his own vehicle. The Chicago Police Department said Montoya Perry, 33, was arrested earlier this week on charges of murder and vehicular hijacking. Perry is accused of taking 28-year-old Daniel Figueroa’s vehicle in the 5500 block of West Flournoy Street at about 2 a.m. on Monday. Authorities said Figueroa was struck by his own vehicle as the offender, identified as Perry, took off from the scene in his car. The Uber Eats driver was taken to an...

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JPMorgan traders went to federal prison for spoofing (2008–2016). Regulators prosecuted eight banks (2016–2023). Then the 2025 rally to $83/oz showed what happens when supply deficits meet a previousl Between 2008–2016, major banks systematically manipulated silver markets through spoofing and price rigging. Regulators caught them: eight banks paid $1.27 billion in fines (enforcement 2016–2025), two JPMorgan traders served federal prison time (sentenced 2023). Then in 2024–2025, silver rallied 260% to $83/oz, and new short positions collapsed. This is the complete timeline of manipulation, prosecution, and the rally that vindicated the prosecutors. The Complete Timeline Phase 1: The Manipulation (2008–2016) Eight...

A lighthouse, whale or turkey could be at the center of Massachusetts’ new state flag — months after originally being cut as options. The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission, which was established by the state Legislature in 2024, previously narrowed down more than 1,000 ideas to just three for each category. The final three flag designs featured the state flower, the mayflower, six feathers in a circle on a crimson color background and a blue hill with waves next to it. But there continued to be concern that these weren’t the right final three during a hearing on...

Here's probably the best piece he wrote:Waltz For DebbyAnd here's probably his best performance:The Bill Evans Trio playing “My Foolish Heart”

Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland has been hospitalised following an alleged suicide attempt, amid charges of gross corruption linked to his ties with the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein. The 75-year-old, who served as Norway's leader from 1996 to 1997, was taken to hospital last week, according to local media reports. This comes just days after he was formally charged on 12 February. Police had raided several of his properties earlier this month as part of the investigation sparked by the latest Epstein files release. Jagland, also a former secretary-general of the Council of Europe and chair of the...

One of Albuquerque’s most well-known homes is officially off the market. The “Breaking Bad” house — which belonged to fictional main character Walter White and made several appearances in the popular AMC series — has sold for $1.3 million, according to listing agent Alicia Feil. The transaction closed Wednesday morning, just 22 days after the property was listed for $400,000 in early February. The listing, which fielded roughly 20 offers and ignited a bidding war, came to a close when the property went under contract on Feb. 9. “I was genuinely surprised by the sheer intensity of global interest, especially...

ORT SUMNER, N.M. — New Mexico State Police arrested two suspects accused of shooting at an officer along US-285 on Monday near Vaughn.Jovan Martinez and Makaela Johnson were arrested in the Fort Sumner near Billy the Kid Drive and Shady Tree Drive in Fort Sumner. The location is near the grave of Billy the Kid. Police say both suspects were wanted on warrants including conspiracy to commit murder. DeBaca County Crime Stoppers was offering a $7,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.

McNaughton with another timely Trump sketch!

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman sent waves across social media on Tuesday when the Democratic Senator wore a suit to President Trump's State of the Union address. "Now we know this is REALLY official business!" They added. "Once again, we can learn who rules over us by simply noticing who Fetterman will put a suit on for," a second person added. "Fetterman wore a suit last night, and if that doesn’t show respect, I don’t know what does," a third person added. "John Fetterman, IN A SUIT, shakes Trump's hand before his speech. WOW," exclaimed a fourth person.

TEL AVIV — Shortly after landing at Ben Gurion Airport to conduct an interview with U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, commentator Tucker Carlson reportedly uncovered shocking evidence that Israel is controlled by the Jews. "I'm seeing the Star of David everywhere. Why is that?" Carlson reportedly asked his producer. "And I see this scribbly language, but it doesn't look Arabic. I'm familiar with Arabic. Like, really familiar — AHAHAHAHA! This almost looks like Hebrew, but surely not." CCTV footage appeared to show that, as Carlson waited for Huckabee to arrive for their interview, he was browsing brochures set aside for visitors....

A sergeant with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office was killed while on duty when his vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 40 on Monday, the agency said. "The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is heartbroken to confirm that one of our sergeants was killed in the line of duty this evening,” BCSO spokesperson Jayme Gonzales said in an email Monday night. Sgt. Michael Schlattman, who had been with the agency since 2012, was conducting a traffic stop late Monday afternoon on eastbound I-40 near Carnuel when the crash occurred, Gonzales said. "While he was outside the vehicle, a semi-truck...

President Donald Trump unleashed on Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), after they heckled him in his State of the Union address, saying they should be institutionalized or deported. Omar and Tlaib were two of the most outspoken members of the audience during the State of the Union, throwing curses and insults at the president throughout. Trump responded directly in a colorful post on Truth Social, deriding their performance and calling for harsh action against them. “When you watch Low IQ Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, as they screamed uncontrollably last night at the very elegant State of...

Is it just me or is anybody else noticing that Rumble appears to be DOWN?

You might assume safety leashes feel extreme - especially after a father declared, "She isn't an animal." But when a sudden scare shows how quickly toddlers can bolt, you'll see why some parents swap principles for practical precautions. If keeping a child close reduces the chance of injury, many caregivers choose a leash as a temporary safety tool rather than a sign of failed parenting. This piece explores how opinions shift when safety becomes immediate, how social judgment weighs on choices, and how families balance independence with protection. Expect candid accounts, practical context, and points that help you weigh the...

The American Forces Network is ending its eight-channel satellite television service for U.S. military personnel living off base across Europe and Asia. The long-running service known as “direct-to-home” is screening its final programming before going dark March 22, said Kimberly Antos, director of AFN’s Broadcast Center. The network is replacing the satellite broadcast with its AFN Now application, which has drawn 57,000 registered users since it launched in 2022, she told Stars and Stripes in a Jan. 30 email. “This transition is absolutely a cost-saving measure,” Antos said, adding she doesn’t have information about how much money the broadcaster will...