Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Ben Shelton wins classic five-set thriller over Carlos Alcaraz in latest match ever at US Open
At 3:33 a.m. on Wednesday morning, under the lights and in front of as many people who had dared to sacrifice the night of sleep and the next day of work to stick around and witness as good a tennis match as most of them would ever see, Ben Shelton let all his emotion go.…
Read MoreWhite House Removes ‘Build the Wall’ Game After Tetris Rebuke
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The other White House games launched last week also borrowed mechanics associated with iconic games like Snake and Flappy Bird. Promotional clips posted by the White House mimicked branding associated with Sega and Microsoft’s Xbox. In one clip, gamemaker Sega’s familiar start-up logo morphs into “MAGA,” the abbreviation for President Donald Trump’s slogan, “Make America…
Read MoreDrunk Florida driver crashes into parked car, punches owner — tells cops ‘I thought we were friends’
D-U-Whine. An alleged drunk Florida driver cried to police when she was arrested for crashing into a parked car, punching the owner and then complained about her treatment because she thought they “were all friends.” Elizabeth Boucher is suspected of driving under the influence, resulting in a crash in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Aug. 30,…
Read MoreDodgers’ latest September surge putting them in perfect playoff position
The cliché is to compare Major League Baseball’s regular season to a marathon. On Tuesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts used the mile as his analogy instead. “The third leg is the hardest leg,” Roberts explained, drawing a comparison to the four laps run in mile-long 1600-meter races. “I think it’s just kind of like that.”…
Read MoreJazz Chisholm Jr. exits with thumb injury in Yankees concern: ‘We’ll see’
Jazz Chisholm Jr. was pulled in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday after jamming his right thumb while diving into second base in the bottom of the eighth. After initially remaining in the 5-3 win over Colorado in The Bronx, Chisholm bounced a throw to first base to open the ninth inning. Although Chisholm…
Read MoreCalifornia serial ‘butt sniffer’ gets slap-on-the-wrist after latest spree went viral on TikTok
A California “butt sniffer” with more than 40 arrests is headed back to the streets after receiving just 170 days in jail for his latest parole violation, despite a history of targeting women and repeatedly cycling through custody. Calese Crowder, 39, was arrested Aug. 28 after Glendale police received reports of a man acting suspiciously…
Read More$100 Skechers Slip-Ins Drop to Just $60 (With This Code)
Need a comfortable pair of shoes you can slip on and go this fall? Skechers has a deal worth checking out, especially if you’re always juggling a busy schedule. Select $100 Skechers Slip-Ins are currently marked down,and get discounted even further when you’re a Skechers member. How will you save money on Skechers shoes? You’ll…
Read MoreCargo jet tried to abort unsteady landing before Miami crash that killed 5, flight data indicates
MIAMI (AP) — Flight data suggest an Amazon cargo plane tried to abort an unsteady landing at Miami International Airport before smashing into a van and killing five people inside, according to information investigators released Tuesday. National Transportation Safety Board investigators will interview the pilot and co-pilot on Wednesday as they try to determine why…
Read MoreGwyneth Paltrow Details How Brad Pitt Crush Turned Into a Relationship
Gwyneth Paltrow‘s romance with Brad Pitt began before they ever crossed paths. The Oscar winner shared rare details on her romance with the Mr. & Mrs. Smith star, divulging that although she dated him in the ‘90s while in her early 20s, her crush on Pitt first formed after watching him onscreen. “I grew up,…
Read MoreLong Island jeweler, 71, released from brutal Iranian prison after more than a year — but still banned from leaving the country
A Long Island jeweler held in captivity for over a year has been freed from a notorious Iranian prison known for torturing inmates, the US State Department announced Tuesday. Kamran Hekmati, of Great Neck Estates, was detained by Iranian authorities in May 2025 while visiting family in Iran — and was accused of illegally traveling…
Read MoreGiada De Laurentiis reveals gnarly injury ahead of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ premiere: ‘For sure gonna lose my toenail’
Giada De Laurentiis revealed she “busted her toe” one week before she’s set to compete on “Dancing With the Stars.” The celebrity chef, 56, showed her visibly bruised middle toe on her right foot in an Instagram video Tuesday. “As you can see, it’s quite purple, and it wraps all the way around,” she said,…
Read MoreTom Jones Claims He Was Fired From The Voice UK for This Reason
Carson Daly Addresses His Future at The Voice After Keke Palmer Host Announcement Tom Jones is finding his exit from The Voice UK most unusual. The “It’s Not Unusual” singer didn’t mince words while addressing his departure from the singing competition, on which he served as coach for 13 seasons. “To be clear, I did…
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