Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, the first Hmong American mayor of a major U.S. city, is under federal investigation. Thao’s home and properties linked to California Waste Solutions (CWS), a city-contracted recycling company, were raided by the FBI. The investigation also involves the Duong family, key figures in Oakland’s political and business spheres. FBI agents executed…
Even though Donovan Mitchell’s Adidas D.O.N. Issue #5 premiere occurred not too long ago at the 2023 MLB Celebrity All-Star Game in July, to be exact, pictures of his next signature have already made the rounds. On Tuesday, Adidas unveiled the sixth version of Donovan Mitchell’s iconic sneaker, the D.O.N Issue 6, which will hit…
According to Nike, athletes reported feeling lighter and more liberated in their ankles and feet—” as if they’ve already completed their warm-up before actually starting their usual routine.” “Taking good care of my body has always been a crucial component of my basketball player training,” LeBron James, a Nike brand athlete. “My ability to play…
Rescuers are currently searching for two 17-year-old boys who went missing in the water at Jacob Riis Park Beach in Queens on Friday. The FDNY received a distress call at 6:35 p.m., prompting a diving team to be dispatched in search of the missing individuals. Units are also using drones to aid in the search….
Early Friday morning, Tempe police responded to reports of a body discovered in Tempe Town Lake, marking the second such incident this week. The lake, located near Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue, has become the focus of an ongoing investigation. Details remain scarce at this time, as authorities have not yet identified the deceased…
Residents and visitors in a Buckeye neighborhood were forced to take shelter after a chemical leak was detected above a local chemical manufacturing site. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. near Southern Avenue and Rainbow Road. Video footage from Arizona’s Family showed an orange cloud billowing out of the Thatcher Company of Arizona, a division…
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will review Texas’ oversight of wells used for injecting into the ground wastewater and carbon dioxide related to oil drilling, over “substantial concerns” from environmental groups that they are behind a spate of well blowouts, sinkholes and seismic activity. The EPA announced the review…
DJ Akademiks, a well-known music commentator and avid Drake supporter, reacted passionately to Kendrick Lamar’s recent concert. Known for his blunt and often controversial opinions, Akademiks did not hold back in his criticism. Kendrick Lamar’s concert, “The Pop Out: Ken & Friends,” took place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on Juneteenth. The event…
Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) on June 17, 2024. The incident took place in the Hamptons, New York, a popular celebrity destination. Timberlake’s arrest occurred after he allegedly drove through a stop sign and swerved into oncoming traffic. He was charged with a misdemeanor DWI. His lawyer,…
In a significant move within the NBA, the Chicago Bulls have agreed to send Alex Caruso, a guard renowned for his defensive prowess, to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey, as reported by ESPN on Thursday. This transaction grants the Thunder a highly sought-after player in Caruso, a 30-year-old guard whose skills…