Shopping By Leena Tailor 8:45 AM PDT, June 30, 2020 Each product has been selected and reviewed by our editorial team; however, we may receive affiliate commissions from some links to the products on this page. Prices listed are subject to change by the retailer. Promotions in this article are subject to availability, expiration and…
Month: June 2020
Kanye West’s Music Finds An Abrasive Edge Again On ‘Wash Us In The Blood’
Lilly Lawrence/Getty Images In a GQ profile earlier this year, editor-in-chief Will Welch broke down some of the projects Kanye West had banked, including a song called “Wash Us in the Blood.” Unlike West’s 2019 output, based nearly entirely around his Jesus Is King gospel album and Sunday Service choir assemblies, it featured, according to…
Roberts Misrules
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (center) attends the State of the Union address, February 5, 2019. (Doug Mills/Pool via Reuters) The Constitution does not prohibit Louisiana from requiring abortionists to have admitting privileges in hospitals near where they operate. We know this fact from reading it; from the debates over the ratification of its…
Police Investigating Protesters after Confrontation with Armed St. Louis Homeowners
A man and woman draw their firearms on protestors as they enter their neighborhood during a protest against St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson, in St. Louis, Mo., June 28, 2020. (Lawrence Bryant/Reuters) A couple pointed guns at protesters who were on private property outside their home Sunday night, as the demonstrators marched past on their…
Fallen Statues, Fallen Men
Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Museum in Florence, Italy. (Max Rossi/Reuters) Only a culture soaked in a belief in original sin can honor men for the good they did, for the events at which they were present.This magazine’s former Washington editor, George Will, is displeased at the sight of his nation’s statues toppling all over…
As virus roars back, so do signs of new round of layoffs…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The reopening of Tucson’s historic Hotel Congress lasted less than a month.General manager Todd Hanley on June 4 ended a two-month coronavirus lockdown and reopened the 39-room hotel at half-capacity, along with an adjoining restaurant for outdoor dining. Yet with reported COVID-19 cases spiking across Arizona, Hanley made the painful decision last…
Belarus denies main president challenger spot on ballot
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The central elections commission in Belarus has rejected a top challenger’s bid to run against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in this summer’s election.The commision’s decision Tuesday to bar Valery Tsepkalo from the ballot removes any serious competition for Lukashenko, who has stifled opposition and news media during a quarter-century in power.…
Dana White Teases ‘Badass’ Fight Island in Video Showcasing UFC’s Preparations
Gregory Payan/Associated PressHaving already revealed the location for UFC’s Fight Island, president Dana White provided more details on where the company will hold four events in July.White shared a video Tuesday that highlighted the infrastructure being set up on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.danawhite @danawhiteThis is the first look at the testing…
Video: Flyers Mascot Gritty Gets Makeover on ‘Queer Eye’ Special for Netflix
Rich Schultz/Getty ImagesPhiladelphia Flyers mascot Gritty got himself a makeover thanks to the Queer Eye team, although they didn’t change too much of the fan favorite’s look:Queer Eye @QueerEyeSURPRISE! 😱 What would a trip to Philly be without a special visit to one of the most beloved and feisty mascots in the country @GrittyNHL!!! Watch…
Barry Larkin, Mike Schmidt, More Call for Landis to Be Removed from MVP Plaque
Jennifer Szymaszek/Associated PressThe MLB Most Valuable Player award bears the name of former commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis. It may not remain there for long. Former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin, who won the National League MVP in 1995, has questioned why Landis’ name remains on the physical plaque.”I was always aware of his name and what…
Nets Finish Payments on Deron Williams Contract 5 Years After Stretch Provision
Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesDeron Williams last played in the NBA in 2017 and hasn’t played for the Brooklyn Nets since 2015, but the team still paid the point guard the final installment of his deal Tuesday to finally complete his contract with the organization, according to Anthony Puccio of Nets Daily.Bleacher Report @BleacherReportD-Will’s last day on the…
Stephen A.: Report of Knicks Being LeBron James’ 1st Choice in 2010 Is ‘A Lie’
Mark J. Terrill/Associated PressESPN’s Stephen A. Smith vehemently disputed a report that the New York Knicks were LeBron James’ first choice when he was a free agent in 2010.On Tuesday’s episode of Get Up, Smith called the report “a lie” that’s “not true”:Bill Simmons said on Sunday’s edition of his podcast (h/t Dan Feldman of…
Randy Moss Breaks Down Cam Newton to Patriots: Offense Will Be ‘A Lot More Fun’
Mike McCarn/Associated PressTom Brady might be one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, but Randy Moss is optimistic Cam Newton can help unlock a new dimension of the New England Patriots offense.On Sunday, Mid American Herald’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen reported Newton agreed to a one-year deal with the Patriots, who had otherwise done little…
3 Pelicans Players Self-Isolating After Testing Positive for Coronavirus
Sean Gardner/Getty ImagesThree New Orleans Pelicans players tested positive for COVID-19 when the team began to ramp up activities leading into the NBA season restart July 30.Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin told reporters the three players, who weren’t named, are self-isolating and undergoing daily tests and can return to the team…
Julian Edelman Pays Homage to Cam Newton While Welcoming QB to Patriots in Tweet
Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesNew England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman paid homage to his new quarterback in a unique way on social media Tuesday. Edelman used the writing format that Cam Newton uses to write a welcome message to the 31-year-old on Twitter:Julian Edelman @Edelman11📍•néwtôn, MASSACHUSÊTTS• 📍#LetsWork @CameronNewton https://t.co/PJLLrYVvhfTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady saw Edelman’s message…
SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Review, ‘Pokemon Sword & Shield: Isle of Armor’ Mini-View, and Today’s New Releases and Sales
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up. In today’s article, we’ve got a full review of SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated, plus a Mini-View of the first part of the Pokemon Sword & Shield Expansion Pass, the Isle of Armor. There’s also a bit of news to check out, plus…
‘GWENT: The Witcher Card Game’ 7.0 and the Master Mirror Expansion Are Out Now on iOS, Android, and PC Platforms
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game (Free) launched on mobile through the iOS release before it finally arrived later on Android. Earlier this month, the Master Mirror expansion was revealed alongside an update. Today, the big GWENT: The Witcher Card Game version 7.0 update has gone live alongside the release of the fifth expansion for the…
‘Stellaris: Galaxy Command’ from Paradox Interactive Is Out Now Worldwide on iOS and Android for Free
Stellaris from Paradox Interactive is a 4X grand strategy video game that debuted on PC platforms before arriving on PS4 and Xbox One later. Despite owning it on Steam for years, I finally got around to playing it on Xbox One and it definitely has a huge learning curve. After a few sessions of playing,…
‘Death Come True’ Review – Despair Hotel
Mobile gaming is in a very interesting place right now with the sheer amount of quality new games and ports arriving on iOS and Android. In an ideal world, a lot of these games would release on the same day on mobile as other platforms. Death Come True ($15.99) from Too Kyo Games featuring Kazutaka…
SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Brigandine’ and ‘Ultracore’ Review, Mini-Views Featuring ‘Star Wars Episode I Racer’, Plus New Releases and Sales
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for June 29th, 2020. In today’s article, we’ve got two full reviews: the grand strategy RPG Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, and the blast from the alternate past Ultracore. There are a couple of Mini-Views to check out as well, along with summaries of the latest…
Up to 50% Off Designer Sunglasses at the Amazon Summer Sale: Huge Deals on Tory Burch, Ray-Ban and More
Shopping By Leena Tailor 12:24 PM PDT, June 30, 2020 Each product has been selected and reviewed by our editorial team; however, we may receive affiliate commissions from some links to the products on this page. Prices listed are subject to change by the retailer. Promotions in this article are subject to availability, expiration and…