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…
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…
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 predictable move, former NBA player JJ Redick has agreed to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal, which spans four years, was finalized earlier this week. The Lakers are clearly investing in his experience and basketball acumen. Championship Aspirations As the new coach, Redick faces the challenge of leading…
A 16-year-old boy has been hospitalized after being shot in Glendale, Arizona. The incident occurred just before midnight on June 19 in a parking lot near 67th and Peoria Avenues. Glendale Police have reported that the teen sustained life-threatening injuries. However, further details about the shooting remain limited as detectives respond to the scene to…
By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) -Coinbase launched on Thursday a $2 million ad campaign targeted toward Latino voters and consumers, the company told Reuters, as the crypto industry makes moves this U.S. election cycle to put friendly lawmakers into office. The ad campaign comes on top of tens of millions of dollars the crypto…