Archives for January 2023

Houston furniture store owner Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, famous for his public big money wagers on Texas sports and philanthropy, has placed two $1 million bets on the Dallas Cowboys moneyline for their Sunday game against the San Francisco 49ers. … [Read more...] about ‘Mattress Mack’ places two million dollar wagers on Dallas Cowboys to beat San Francisco 49ers

Buckingham Palace plans a weekend of community events and voluntarism to mark the coronation of King Charles III, looking to highlight the monarchy's links to the nation when Britain crowns a new sovereign for the first time in 70 years. … [Read more...] about Britain urges parties, volunteering to accompany coronation

The Golden Globes carpet typically glitters with crystal-studded gowns in pastel hues, but it looked different in January 2018: The ballgowns were black, and the night's key accessory was a pin that read "Time's Up." Onstage, Oprah Winfrey brought guests to their feet with a warning to powerful abusers: "Their time is up!" … [Read more...] about Time’s Up to halt operations, shift resources to legal fund

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was met with several demonstrators at her town hall on Saturday, many of whom expressed concerns over the war in Ukraine. … [Read more...] about AOC met with anti-war protesters who disrupt local town hall event

A new search of President Biden's home in Wilmington, Delaware turned up six previously undiscovered classified documents, including some from his days in the U.S. Senate, Mr. Biden's personal attorney Bob Bauer said Saturday. … [Read more...] about Search of Biden’s home yields six newly discovered classified documents, some from Senate days