The 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off Friday with the procession of athletes, the lighting of the Olympic torch -- and an apparent replication of "The Last Supper" performed by drag queens. … [Read more...] about Olympics accused of mocking Christianity with drag queen parody of ‘The Last Supper’
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Tanker plane crashes, killing firefighting pilot in Oregon as Western wildfires spread
A tanker plane that disappeared in eastern Oregon while fighting one of the many wildfires spreading across several Western states has been found, and the pilot on board is dead, authorities said Friday. … [Read more...] about Tanker plane crashes, killing firefighting pilot in Oregon as Western wildfires spread
Notable Draft Signings: 7/25/24
Pre-draft rankings and scouting reports are provided by Keith Law of the Athletic, Baseball America, FanGraphs and ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel. A round-up of today’s draft signings for upwards of $2MM: The Mets agreed to terms with 19th overall pick Carson Benge on a $3.9975MM bonus, reports Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline (X link). That’s narrowly below the approximate $4.22MM slot value … [Read more...] about Notable Draft Signings: 7/25/24
Corbin weathers delay with 7 strong frames, but Nats get no-hit
Divers find unopened bottles of Champagne, mineral water in 19th-century shipwreck off Sweden
A team of Polish divers exploring a 19th-century shipwreck in Swedish territorial water turned up buried Baltic Sea bubbly -- Champagne and mineral water. … [Read more...] about Divers find unopened bottles of Champagne, mineral water in 19th-century shipwreck off Sweden