It’s the end of an Era(s Tour). Taylor Swift announced Thursday night during her Eras Tour show in Liverpool, England, that her behemoth concert tour will officially end its unprecedented run in December, presumably after her Dec. 6-8 shows at the BC Palace in Vancouver, British Columbia. “This is the very first time I’ve ever … Read more
The Phoenix Police Department uses excessive force, violates constitutional rights, particularly those of homeless people, and discriminates against Black, Hispanic and Native American people, according to the results of an investigation by the Justice Department released Thursday. The Justice Department found a “pattern or practice” of violations, saying Phoenix police frequently stop, detain and arrest … Read more
After a lifetime of secrecy, a decorated veteran came out as gay in his obituary. Col. Edward Thomas Ryan, who is said to have lived most of his life in Rennselaer, New York, was a brother, uncle, retired firefighter and Army veteran. He also was gay, the late Ryan wrote in his own obituary. The obituary, … Read more
A week before condemned inmate David Hosier was put to death by lethal injection, the Missouri Department of Corrections agreed to make several accommodations at his execution, including providing a local anesthetic and sedative, to satisfy his legal team and avoid lawsuits that could tie up the process, according to a source familiar with the … Read more
READING, Pa. — The pastor opened with a prayer in Spanish, asking that the Lord’s spirit and guidance direct the proceedings without offering an English translation. Most of the around 50 attendees were white and weren’t appearing to follow along, though they knew enough to sing out “Amen!” at the end. Thus began former President Donald … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. — Survivors and the families of victims of the Pulse nightclub massacre had hoped by now to have a permanent memorial in place for Wednesday’s eighth anniversary of the attack by a lone gunman who killed 49 people at the gay-friendly club in Orlando, Florida. Instead, new, scaled-back plans are only now getting off the … Read more
One day after he was ruled ineligible to compete in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest next month for signing with a rival hot dog brand, Joey Chestnut has his next event. Chestnut, the 16-time champion, will face former nemesis Takeru Kobayashi in “Unfinished Beef” on Sept. 2. The competition will stream live on Netflix. The … Read more
A man died after he was electrocuted in a Jacuzzi at a Mexican resort, local officials announced Wednesday. The 43-year-old man was in the Jacuzzi alongside another person when both were shocked, the attorney general’s office for the state of Sonora said in a statement on Facebook. The man was from El Paso, Texas, and … Read more
NBA legend Jerry West, whose prolific playing career landed him on the league’s logo and basketball savvy led to multiple championships, died on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Clippers said. The 86-year-old had been working as an adviser to the Clippers since 2017. “Jerry West, the personification of basketball excellence and a friend to all who … Read more
One person was killed and a suspect was arrested after a gunman hijacked a suburban bus in Atlanta and led police on a chase Tuesday, in the second of two major crimes that rocked the city one after the other, officials said. Police were just wrapping up a briefing after three people and a gunman … Read more