Category: news
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Rudy Giuliani disbarred in Washington, D.C. after losing New York law license
WASHINGTON — Former New York City Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred from practicing law in Washington, D.C., according to an order filed Thursday by the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Giuliani, previously a lawyer for former President Donald Trump, was first suspended from the bar in D.C. in July 2021 and two…
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The Republican mayor in Aurora is pushing back at Trump’s migrant depictions
AURORA, Colo. — The Republican mayor of Colorado’s third-largest city doesn’t think former President Donald Trump will follow through on his promise to visit the mountain community, which has become embroiled in the national debate over immigration that the GOP nominee is helping fuel. “I kind of doubt it by now,” Mike Coffman said in…
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The 5 Best Hoka Walking Shoes of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
I’ve been reporting about sneakers for over four years, and during almost every conversation I have with podiatrists, shoe buyers and athletes, Hoka comes up. The brand only launched about 15 years ago, but it’s quickly become a household name. It offers highly cushioned shoes that can support your feet whether you’re running a marathon…
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World’s oldest cheese found on ancient Chinese mummies
HONG KONG — When the 3,600-year-old coffin of a young woman was excavated in northwestern China two decades ago, archeologists discovered a mysterious substance laid out along her neck like a piece of jewelry. It was made of cheese, and scientists now say it’s the oldest cheese ever found. “Regular cheese is soft. This is…
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NFL has TV executives freaking out about 2029
At $111 billion over 11 years, the NFL’s media rights deal is the biggest in the U.S. That deal has an out clause after the 2028-29 season with all of its media partners except Disney (which can opt out one year later). Sources tell me the opt-out also affects “Sunday Ticket,” the league’s out-of-market package for which Alphabet’s YouTube paid…
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Meta’s misinformation problem has local election officials struggling to get out the truth
Derek Bowens has never had such an important job. He’s the director of elections in Durham County, North Carolina, one of the most-populous areas of a state that’s increasingly viewed as crucial to the 2024 presidential contest. So when a former precinct official emailed Bowens in July to warn him of a post containing voting misinformation that…
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World’s longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan
TOYKO — A Japanese man said to have spent the world’s longest time on death row was cleared in a retrial of the 1966 murders of four people on Thursday, ending his family’s search for justice for a wrongful conviction. Iwao Hakamata, 88, spent 45 years awaiting execution before a court ordered his release and…
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Hoda Kotb will step down as co-anchor of NBC’s ‘TODAY’ show
Hoda Kotb, a beloved mainstay of NBC News’ “TODAY” for nearly two decades, announced on Thursday that she will step down from the network’s flagship morning show after six years as co-anchor. She said she made the decision after turning 60 in August. “I realized it was time for me to turn the page at…
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OpenAI considering restructuring to for-profit, CTO Mira Murati and two top research execs depart
OpenAI’s board is considering plans to restructure the firm to a for-profit business, according to a source who asked to remain anonymous because the talks are ongoing. The company will retain its non-profit segment as a separate entity, the source said. The structure would be more straightforward for investors and would make it easier for…
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Eric Adams expected to face charges and A’s play their last game in Oakland: Morning Rundown
New York Mayor Eric Adams is set to face federal charges. Hurricane Helene is expected to strengthen to a Category 4 as Florida readies for ‘catastrophic’ damage. And the Oakland A’s play their last game in the city they’ve called home for over 50 years. Here’s what to know today. New York Mayor Eric Adams…