MLB umpire Mark Ripperger is receiving praise for how he called a recent game. Ripperger was behind home plate for Thursday’s game between the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins. While the Royals’ shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.’s sacrifice fly broke the tie in the seventh inning, much of the talk after the game was…
Walt Disney Company heiress and liberal megadonor Abigail Disney lamented the current state of American politics, arguing civilization needs a “reset.” Disney spoke to The Guardian about where the Democratic Party currently stands under President Donald Trump’s second term. The liberal heiress of the Disney entertainment empire is no stranger to outspoken opinions. After then-President Biden’s…
Your kitchen isn’t complete without a cutting board – or two, or three. They’re not just useful tools, they’re integral to safe and efficient food preparation. Depending on what you are using it for, you often need multiple sizes and various materials, including wood, bamboo and plastic. Cutting boards can serve many purposes, from helping…
The University of Wisconsin system and several state agencies failed to specifically track spending on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Wisconsin’s Legislative Audit Bureau (WLAB) recently revealed. The audits covered FY 2023-2024. As a result of this lack of tracking, WLAB, a state government agency, was forced to estimate what the institutions spent on…
As you navigate through your daily routine, whether it’s grabbing a meal at a restaurant, visiting a healthcare center or checking into a hotel, you might soon encounter a new kind of robot at these places. It’s called the FlashBot Arm, and Pudu Robotics is behind it. This semi-humanoid robot combines advanced manipulation capabilities with intelligent…
A conservative political action committee wants to flip school board seats across the country, part of a recent trend of school board elections becoming more overtly political battles. In Wisconsin, 20 school board candidates endorsed by the 1776 Project Political Action Committee (PAC) won their races this year and “flipped two seats,” the organization claimed….
Amanda Knox was behind bars when she befriended a Catholic priest. The mother of two, who spent nearly four years in an Italian prison, has written a new book, “Free: My Search for Meaning.” It recounts the struggles the 37-year-old endured in attempting to reintegrate into society. Knox also reflects on what it was like…
“Real Time” host Bill Maher revealed details Friday of his meeting last week with President Donald Trump at the White House, saying Trump was more gracious and good-humored than he expected. “You can hate me for it, but I’m not a liar. Trump was gracious and measured,” Maher said. “And why isn’t that in other…
The Navy recently deployed another warship, which successfully repelled multiple Iranian-backed Houthi attacks, to secure the southern border. USS Stockdale, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, left Naval Base San Diego on Friday to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations, in accordance with President Donald Trump‘s recent executive orders. The executive orders included a…
The Masters is where the best hope to bring their A-game, but it doesn’t always happen. This year’s leaderboard is stacked with players with a combined 10 major wins inside the top five, including two-time winner and reigning champion Scottie Scheffler. As with every golf tournament, though, there are some big names that did not…
