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MoreNEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Don Schlitz, the country songwriter behind classics like “The Gambler,” has died. He was 73.The North Carolina native died Thursday at a Nashville hospital following what the Grand Ole Opry described as a sudden illness. The cause of death was not immediately known.”We are heartbroken by the news of the passing of Don Schlitz. Don loved his family, his home state of North Carolina, and above all, songs and songwriters. He carried that love into every room, every stage and every lyric he ever wrote,” said Sarah Trahern, Country Music Association CEO, in a statement Friday.TODD SNIDER DEAD AT 59 WEEKS AFTER HOSPITAL ARREST, ALLEGED ‘VIOLENT ASSAULT’ “Not long ago, we shared a dinner, and as we were leaving, Don picked up a guitar and began to play. That is how I will always remember him, smiling and with a guitar in his hand. His legacy lives on through his music and the many artists and writers he inspired. He will be deeply missed.”Echoing that sentiment, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young said, “Don Schlitz’s place as a songwriting great would be secure had he never written ‘The…
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge. According to two U.S. officials and two additional sources briefed on the talks, Axios’ Barak Ravid reports that the US and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war. The three-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) the two sides are negotiating over also includes a “voluntary” moratorium on nuclear enrichment by Iran. The U.S. demanded in the last round of talks that Iran agree to a 20-year moratorium. Iran countered with five years. The mediators are still trying to close the gap. As part of the MOU, Iran would be allowed to have nuclear research reactors for the production of medical isotopes, but would pledge that all of its nuclear facilities would be above ground. The existing underground facilities would remain out of commission. Perhaps the most notable element under discussion is that the U.S. would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium. Axios adds that a top priority for the Trump admin is ensuring Iran can’t access the stockpile of nearly 2,000kg of enriched uranium buried in its underground nuclear facilities, in particular the 450kg enriched to 60% purity. The Iranians, meanwhile,…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Democrats were aware of a roughly $2 billion budget accounting error for months, even though Gov. Gavin Newsom’s January spending plan already projected a roughly $3 billion deficit for the coming fiscal year, according to a report.The mistake, tied to the state’s public employee retirement system, CalPERS, could shrink that projected deficit. But state analysts warn California still faces far larger long-term budget problems, with annual deficits projected at $20 billion to $35 billion.State legislative leaders learned about the problem as early as February, after it was flagged by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, but did not publicly disclose it until it was reported in April, according to a memo reported by KCRA 3.HOUSE COMMITTEE LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO ‘RAMPANT’ CALIFORNIA HOSPICE FRAUD The analyst’s office said Newsom’s administration double-counted some retirement contribution rates, creating a $1.6 billion error.Another miscalculation involving future contribution estimates added another $450 million.Together, the two errors total roughly $2 billion.”Given the size and complexity of California’s budget, it is not uncommon that we come across errors stemming from calculation mistakes or formula errors etc.,” Legislative Analyst Gabe Petek said in a statement to KCRA 3. “Indeed, part…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Social media users on X thrashed ABC News Friday after the outlet presented a campaign ad from former President Barack Obama in favor of a Virginia redistricting measure as an “exclusive.””Why the hell does a major news network consider an extremely partisan campaign ad an ‘exclusive’?” RealClearInvestigations senior writer Mark Hemingway asked.The criticism followed ABC News labeling a campaign ad featuring Obama urging Virginians to vote “yes” on a redistricting measure as an exclusively obtained clip.The measure could boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms if approved.REPUBLICANS TARGET SPANBERGER AS ‘GOVERNOR BAIT AND SWITCH’ IN BID TO DEFEAT DEMS REDISTRICTING PUSH “By voting yes, you can push back against the Republicans trying to give themselves an unfair advantage in the midterms,” Obama said in the video.”By voting yes, you can take a temporary step to level the playing field. And we’re counting on you.”Other criticism abounded in the comments of Hemingway’s post, with some accusing ABC of being a “propaganda machine” while others blasted the legacy media as a whole.VIRGINIA CONGRESSMAN SAYS SPANBERGER WANTS TO ‘TURN US INTO NEW ENGLAND’ “It’s so exclusive I saw it on YouTube before my video started about…
Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from Iran’s navy telling them they were not allowed to pass, while two ships reported being hit by gunfire, shipping sources said.Several commercial vessels tried to transit the strait after receiving a notice to mariners a day earlier saying passage would be allowed but restricted to lanes Iran deemed safe.On Saturday, at least two ships reported that Iranian boats fired shots, shipping and maritime security sources told Reuters. The incidents were reported in waters between the Qeshm and Larak islands. The vessels turned back without completing the crossing, the sources said.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said it had received a report of an incident 20 nautical miles northeast of Oman. The captain of a tanker said it had been approached by two Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboats that fired on the vessel. The tanker and its crew were safe.A container ship was also hit by gunfire, a maritime security source said.Some vessels reported that Iran’s navy had been broadcasting a VHF message saying the Strait of Hormuz was closed again.“Attention all ships, regarding the failure of the U.S. government to fulfill its commitment…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! All-you-can-eat dining is making a comeback across the U.S. — and a new report has revealed the top-rated buffets in the country.While high-end buffets in Las Vegas can cost more than $90 per person, many of the top-rated all-you-can-eat spots in America are much more affordable and located far from major tourist hubs, according to the report.The analysis, conducted by BetUS, ranked buffets based on Google review scores, adult meal prices and beverage prices. The findings come as the buffet industry experiences a major rebound, with the global market valued at roughly $700 billion, according to industry data.BUFFETS MAKE OLD-SCHOOL COMEBACK AS AMERICANS HUNT FOR DINING VALUE: ‘FINANCIAL GENIUS’The betting site’s report compiled the top 20 buffets in the U.S., the top 20 worldwide — from the Philippines to Bulgaria — and the top 10 most expensive. Here are five of the best stateside spots.1. Blossom Buffet – West Columbia, South CarolinaTaking the top spot as the best buffet in America, Blossom Buffet earned a 4.5-star Google rating while keeping prices relatively low at $17.25 for an all-you-can-eat meal with unlimited soft drinks. The restaurant offers a wide range of Asian dishes…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Don Schlitz, the country songwriter behind classics like “The Gambler,” has died. He was 73.The North Carolina native died Thursday at a Nashville hospital following what the Grand Ole Opry described as a sudden illness. The cause of death was not immediately…
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge. According to two U.S. officials and two additional sources briefed on the talks, Axios’ Barak Ravid reports that the US and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war. The three-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) the two sides are…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Democrats were aware of a roughly $2 billion budget accounting error for months, even though Gov. Gavin Newsom’s January spending plan already projected a roughly $3 billion deficit for the coming fiscal year, according to a report.The mistake, tied to the…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Social media users on X thrashed ABC News Friday after the outlet presented a campaign ad from former President Barack Obama in favor of a Virginia redistricting measure as an “exclusive.””Why the hell does a major news network consider an extremely partisan…
Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from Iran’s navy telling them they were not allowed to pass, while two ships reported being hit by gunfire, shipping sources said.Several commercial vessels tried to transit the strait after receiving a notice to mariners a…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! All-you-can-eat dining is making a comeback across the U.S. — and a new report has revealed the top-rated buffets in the country.While high-end buffets in Las Vegas can cost more than $90 per person, many of the top-rated all-you-can-eat spots in America…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FBI Director Kash Patel is vowing to take The Atlantic to court over a bombshell report published Friday evening that he says is filled with defamatory claims.”Print it, all false, I’ll see you in court — bring your checkbook,” Patel told The…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – As the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation are waking up to the dastardly effort by Democrats to disenfranchise GOP voters with a ridiculous new district map giving them 10 House representatives to just one for Republicans, former President…
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MoreThe U.S. Marine Corps is hosting celebrations to honor the Harrier aircraft and its service members as it reaches its end of service life. The Harrier Sundown celebration will “honor the legacy of the aircraft and the Marines who served with it,” according to a Tuesday Marine Administrative message. The sundown celebration will be hosted by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, from June 1 to 4, the memo states.The AV-8B Harrier II+ will reach the end of its planned service life in fiscal year 2026, per the message. The last flight was flown by Marine Attack Squadron VMA 231 and its official deactivation is set for September.The message says that the Corps will continue the Tactical Aircraft Transition Plan, which means switching to an all-fifth generation tactical air fleet to modernize their aviation capabilities. The plan increases fleet squadrons to 12 primary aircrafts.The squadron is transitioning to a F-35B Lightning II aircraft, and the Corps is expecting to have a full fifth generation fleet in their tactical aircraft by 2030.The sundown week will include events hosted by the 2nd MAW units, local governments and businesses and the Marine Corps Aviation…
Europe has warned Israel that continued strikes on Lebanon will result in “devastating humanitarian consequences.” The Israeli military announced “limited and targeted ground operations against key Hezbollah strongholds” in its northern neighbor on Monday after the group attacked in retaliation for the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In a joint statement issued Monday, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Canada said they were “gravely concerned” by the escalating violence and called for “meaningful engagement by Israeli and Lebanese representatives to negotiate a sustainable political solution,” urging “immediate de-escalation.” WAR ALERT: Israel Invades Lebanon United Nations peacekeepers have added to the concerns, saying that Israel’s “actions are unacceptable.” “A significant Israeli ground offensive would have devastating humanitarian consequences and could lead to a protracted conflict. It must be averted. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon, including ongoing mass displacement, is already deeply alarming,” the joint statement read. The broader US-Israel war against Iran has already highlighted a growing rift between European NATO members and Washington. European leaders have rejected US President Donald Trump’s demand to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, which was de facto closed by Iran after the escalation. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius delivered the bluntest pushback,…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Oregon Ducks star quarterback Dante Moore is not just looking to make an impact on the field, but off it as well.Moore, 20, wrote a letter to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on March 3 advocating for increased access to mental health services in the state. Moore opened up about his struggles with depression in the letter.”Early in my college career, I found myself struggling deeply: I was depressed,” Moore wrote in the letter, which he shared with The Oregonian. “The pressure and expectations that come with playing quarterback at a high level felt overwhelming at 18. Around that same time, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. “Watching her endure chemotherapy while I tried to stay focused on school and football challenged me mentally and emotionally. It was heavy in ways that are difficult to put into words.”Moore’s mother, Jera Bohlen-Moore, was diagnosed with breast cancer during Moore’s first season at UCLA, in the spring of 2023. She was declared cancer-free in the summer of 2024, when Moore transferred to Oregon.The Ducks star quarterback said how difficult it can be to reach out for support.USC LEGEND SAYS HE’S GIVEN SCHOOL OFFICIALS STRONG ANSWER…
PARIS — European NATO allies pushed back against demands by U.S. President Donald Trump to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force, weeks after Iran shut down the majority of shipping through the critical trade artery in response to the American-Israeli war against the country.British Prime Minister Kier Starmer said on Monday the United Kingdom “will not be drawn into the wider war,” while German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said “this is not our war.” Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, said member states have no appetite to expand their maritime-security operation in the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, the gateway to the Persian Gulf.Iran declared the strait closed to traffic on March 2, following the start of strikes against the country by the U.S. and Israel two days earlier. While saying the U.S. doesn’t need anyone’s help, Trump has simultaneously called on allies to aid in securing navigation in the waterway, reportedly going as far as to threaten consequences for the NATO alliance if European countries reject those demands.“The feeling is, this is not Europe’s war,” Kallas told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday. “Of course we are allies with America, but we don’t…
Credit: iStock user Juleta Martirosyan.We look at the Bruen Decision and why America’s historical gun culture still matters in modern court cases.For decades, courts treated the Second Amendment differently from every other constitutional right. Judges weighed individual liberty against government interests, balancing policy preferences rather than examining history.That era is over, as confirmed in the Bruen opinion.Today, courts are being asked a simpler, but far more uncomfortable, question: Is a modern gun law consistent with the historical tradition of firearm regulation in the United States?Answering that question requires confronting a reality many would prefer to ignore: American gun culture is not an accident of modernity. It is deeply rooted in law, practice and expectation.When History Became DecisiveModern Second Amendment litigation now turns on historical grounding. Courts increasingly demand evidence that contemporary restrictions resemble those accepted at the time of the founding.This shift has exposed a serious problem for gun control advocates. Many popular regulatory ideas, like broad public carry bans, categorical disarmament of non-violent citizens and restrictions based on weapon capacity or technology, have little historical precedent.The record of early America is not one of widespread disarmament. It is one of widespread armament.What the History ShowsColonial and early American laws…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Denver Broncos have reportedly added a major weapon to their offense.The Broncos acquired star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and a fourth-round pick from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for the Broncos’ first-round pick (No. 30 overall), a third-round pick and a fourth-round pick, according to multiple reports.The teams reportedly talked about moving Waddle at the trade deadline last season, but a deal never came to fruition. The Broncos, who had yet to add an external free agent this offseason, faced criticism from fans for their lack of activity in free agency after reaching the AFC Championship Game last season.Waddle was drafted by the Dolphins with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama and has been a playmaker throughout his career in Miami. Last season, despite subpar quarterback play from Tua Tagovailoa, Waddle caught 64 passes for 910 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games.In his career, Waddle has 373 receptions for 5,039 yards and 26 touchdowns. The addition of Waddle gives quarterback Bo Nix another star on the perimeter.CHIEFS TRADE FOR PATRICK MAHOMES’ BACKUP AFTER UNCHARACTERISTIC SIX-WIN SEASON: REPORTS Waddle will join a wide receiving room…
More than 600 service members and crew members aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford are without a bed after a fire aboard the ship Thursday, The New York Times reported.The fire took upwards of 30 hours to douse, according to the publication, and it damaged sailors’ sleeping arrangements so badly that they’re having to sleep on floors and tables.The Navy announced Thursday that the world’s largest aircraft carrier experienced a non-combat fire that originated in the main laundry room, but the service did not provide further information as to the source of the fire.“There is no damage to the ship’s propulsion plant, and the aircraft carrier remains fully operational,” read a post by the Navy on X.The Ford is currently stationed in the Red Sea in support of Operation Epic Fury.RELATEDThe service said that more information would be made available when it arrived.Two sailors sustained non-life-threatening injuries and received medical treatment, returning to duty that day, a spokesperson for the U.S. 5th Fleet told Military Times in an emailed statement.But a third sailor was flown off the ship to receive medical treatment, the spokesperson confirmed. That sailor is currently in stable condition.The fire in the laundry room has also prohibited…
United States ruler Donald Trump said that he believes he will have the “honor” of “taking Cuba” at some point. Trump made the remarks on Monday in the Oval Office. “I do believe I’ll be… having the honor of taking Cuba. That’s a big honor,” Trump said, adding: “Taking Cuba in some form.” Cuba is participating in ongoing talks between Washington and itself as the island grapples with a deepening energy crisis and widespread blackouts amid a U.S. oil blockade. The talks mark the first time in more than a decade that Havana has publicly acknowledged formal discussions with Washington. They follow weeks of power cuts, fuel shortages, and rising public anger after Venezuelan oil shipments were halted following the US seizure of President Nicolas Maduro and Washington’s efforts to block other suppliers. –RT U.S. Actions Toward Cuba Are Criminal Trump: Kidnapping Cuba’s Ruler Would Be Easy When pressed by reporters, Trump said the US could take many different actions toward the island, based on how the current ruler is feeling. “Whether I free it, take it. I think I can do anything I want with it, you want to know the truth,” he said, without elaborating. On the same day that Trump…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Team USA will appear in their third straight World Baseball Classic final on Tuesday night against Venezuela, looking for their second title in the international tournament.The U.S. is looking to avenge their 3-2 loss to Japan in the 2023 World Baseball Classic final with a victory over Venezuela at 8 p.m. ET at loanDepot Park in Miami. The game will be broadcast on Fox.Venezuela rallied to beat Italy 4-2 in the semifinal on Monday night to set up a final against the Americans. Tuesday’s game will be the first-ever World Baseball Classic championship appearance for the country. The U.S. and Venezuela have defeated some of the top teams in the tournament on their journey to the championship game.The U.S., who only reached the quarterfinal round with the help of Team Italy, beat Team Canada 5-3 on Friday, continuing a recent trend of United States victories over Canada from the Olympics and Paralympics in hockey.Team USA’s win over Canada set up a highly anticipated matchup with the Dominican Republic. The U.S. sent Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes to the mound to take on one of the most vaunted lineups in the tournament.WORLD SERIES…
