Crime

Florida Politician Accused of Threatening to Kill Rival

The Department of Justice has charged former Florida congressional candidate William Robert Braddock III for threatening to unleash his “Russian-Ukrainian hit squad” on his Republican primary opponent, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. The indictment alleges that Braddock made alarming threats during a phone call, promising to harm both Luna and another individual referred to as Victim…

Pop Culture and Celebrities

Singer and Actor Kris Kristofferson Dies at 88

Award-winning country music artist and actor Kris Kristofferson has died at 88. In a statement posted to his official Facebook account, his family confirmed the star’s death: “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully,” the statement released Sunday read. “We’re all so blessed for…

Pop Culture and Celebrities

Netflix Upset with Prince Harry Over New Polo Show?

Prince Harry making a show for Netflix about himself playing polo always seemed a curious idea. Isn’t the long term goal of Harry and wife Meghan Markle to encourage us to identify with them? And wouldn’t a film about playing polo—a famously expensive sport, requiring access to multiple pricey “ponies”—merely confirm suspicions that they live fabulous, millionairey lives…

Sad stories

College Track Star Dies at 23

Shelby Daniele, a standout college track star and record-breaking athlete at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), has tragically died. Daniele, who made an indelible mark on the track and field community, was only 23 years old. In a heartfelt message shared via Instagram on Friday, Cal Poly’s athletic department expressed deep sorrow over her…