Irving, TX…The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) today announced that the national organization has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to achieve two key objectives: equitably compensate victims who were harmed during their time in Scouting and continue carrying out its mission for years to come. The BSA intends to […]
“In my walks, every man I meet is my superior in some way, and in that I learn from him.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882
Daytona Beach, FL…(NASCAR)..Denny Hamlin won his second consecutive Daytona 500 in a photo finish with Ryan Blaney on Monday night at Daytona International Speedway, the second closest finish in the history of the “Great American Race.” Hamlin passed Blaney after a wreck broke out behind them. Ryan Newman was taken to a local hospital following […]
Washington, DC…Since July, the Department has uncovered more than $6 billion in unreported foreign gifts from countries including Qatar, China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The U.S. Department of Education announced today it is launching investigations into both Harvard and Yale Universities after it appears both Ivy League higher education institutions potentially failed to report hundreds […]
Sacramento, CA…From McClatchy..”On February 13, 2020, we announced that we are commencing a restructuring under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to provide McClatchy with immediate protection while we pursue approval of our proposed restructuring plan and work to definitively address the Company’s funded debt, strengthen our balance sheet, and address our pension obligations […]
Dixville Notch, NH….The New Hampshire Presidential Primary race is open and the votes are coming in. In a surprise finish Former Mayor Mike Bloomberg has taken the race with one write in vote on the Republican side and two write in votes on the Democratic side. Mayor Pete received one vote as did Bernie Sanders. […]
Washington, DC…The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Both soldiers died February 8, 2020 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, as a result of wounds sustained while engaged in combat operations. The incident is under investigation. The deceased are: Sgt. 1st Class* Javier Jaguar Gutierrez, 28, of […]
Pebble Beach, CA…(AP).Nick Taylor had more trouble with the wind than he did with Phil Mickelson. The Canadian managed both just fine Sunday and won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am for his second career PGA TOUR victory. With the gallery eager to see Mickelson add a record sixth victory at Pebble Beach, Taylor showed plenty […]
Hollywood, CA…At the 92nd Academy Awards last night Joaquin Phoenix, Brad Pitt, Renee Zellweger, Laura Dern & Parasite took home the Top Oscars. The full list is below… The 92nd Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 9th, 2020. Todd Wawrychuk / ©A.M.P.A.S. ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE WINNER JOAQUIN PHOENIX […]
Geneva, Switzerland….(CNBC)..World Health Organization officials hold a news conference to update the public on the new coronavirus outbreak. As of Friday, more than 31,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported in over two dozen countries, resulting in at least 636 deaths almost exclusively in China. The WHO declared the virus a global health emergency last […]
