New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said he's confident criminal cases against receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive lineman Christian Barmore won't be a distraction for his team this week as it chases the AFC's top seed in the playoffs. … [Read more...] about Patriots say Diggs, Barmore criminal cases won’t distract Patriots
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US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
By FATIMA HUSSEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four firms operating in Venezuela’s oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers, which the U.S. accuses of being part of a shadow fleet serving Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government, as blocked property. Related Articles Trump vilifies Kennedy family hours after … [Read more...] about US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath
By SAFIYAH RIDDLE NEW YORK (AP) — Incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani will take his midnight oath of office on a centuries-old Quran, marking the first time a mayor of New York City uses Islam’s holy text to be sworn in and underscoring a series of historic firsts for the city. Related Articles Trump vilifies Kennedy family hours after Tatiana Schlossberg’s … [Read more...] about Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath
Federal appeals court blocks Hawaii’s tourist tax on cruise ships
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026. … [Read more...] about Federal appeals court blocks Hawaii’s tourist tax on cruise ships
Ex-Maryland star, Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges, denies allegations
New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said. … [Read more...] about Ex-Maryland star, Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges, denies allegations