The baseball world is abuzz about the “torpedo bat” – a design that’s redefining how players approach the plate. With the Yankees’ historic 15-homer performance in their opening series, these unconventionally shaped bats have moved from batting practice curiosities to prime-time performers. The Science Behind the Shape The torpedo bat (also called the “bowling pin ...
Carl Dean, who was married to country music star Dolly Parton for nearly 60 years while maintaining a notably private life, died on March 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 82 years old. Parton announced her husband’s passing in a statement shared on social media: “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words ...
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone died in a car crash on March 1, 2025, in Montgomery, Alabama. The 63-year-old artist was traveling with nine band members following a performance when their vehicle was involved in a serious accident. Stone was the only fatality. “My mommy is gone,” Stone’s daughter Diamond wrote on social media, confirming ...
Grammy winner Sabrina Carpenter has announced 12 additional arena dates for her “Short n’ Sweet” tour after selling out her initial North American run of 33 dates. The popular artist will take her hit-filled setlist to five major markets this fall, beginning with a two-night stint at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on October 23-24, 2025. ...
Luka Dončić recorded his first triple-double as a Laker Tuesday night, leading Los Angeles to a 107-99 victory over his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. In an emotionally charged matchup, Dončić finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists despite shooting struggles, going just 6-for-17 from the field. “It was an emotional night for ...
President Donald Trump has appointed Dan Bongino as deputy director of the FBI, placing the former Secret Service agent and conservative podcast host in the bureau’s second-highest position. Bongino will serve under newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel. Trump announced the appointment on Truth Social, describing Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion ...
Federal employees across the U.S. government received an unexpected email Saturday demanding they justify their work or risk losing their jobs, as the Trump administration implements sweeping changes to the federal workforce. Elon Musk, leading the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), announced on social media platform X that federal workers must provide “approximately ...
The NFL is heading into a period where teams must make hard choices about keeping or cutting veteran players. It’s like a massive roster shuffle, driven by the league’s salary cap. Take the New York Jets’ situation with Davante Adams. He’s still a good player, catching passes and scoring touchdowns. But keeping him costs the ...
Scott Turner, who once played in the NFL, is now in charge of the government’s housing department. The Senate approved him with 55 votes in favor and 44 against. He now controls programs that help millions of Americans find and keep affordable homes. “We have a housing crisis in our country, where American people and ...
Chris Wright is now in charge of U.S. energy policy after a Senate vote of 59-38. He’s moving from running Liberty Energy, where he focused on fracking, to managing the Energy Department’s $50 billion budget. Eight Democrats backed his appointment alongside Republicans. This support came despite Wright’s clear stance against climate change action. “There is ...
