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Justin Tucker calls inappropriate sexual misconduct allegations against him ‘so shocking and heart-breaking’

Feb. 27, 2025

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker called the multiple sexual misconduct allegations leveled against him “so shocking and heart-breaking” in his first public statement in almost a month. According to the Baltimore Banner, a total of 16 massage therapists have accused Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior in alleged incidents between 2012 and 2016. Tucker has always vehemently denied the allegations. In a statement sent to CNN from Tucker’s attorneys on Wednesday, Tucker once again denied the accusations and said that he “never intended to disrespect anyone.”

Business

AG Bondi dismisses DEI lawsuits brought against police, fire departments under Biden administration

Feb. 27, 2025

Typically acknowledged in the proposed consent decrees, the departments used neutral selection tools, such as credit checks, exams and physical exercises, to choose candidates for the open positions, and White men tended to score or perform better. For example, a case filed in October against the City of Durham (North Carolina), alleged "unintentional" discrimination against Black applicants because they did not pass the written test with a score of 70% or better as often as White candidates did, which resulted in fewer Black employees.

Business

Epstein client list release could be imminent after Blackburn pushes transparency: 'Let's get them jailed'

Feb. 27, 2025

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., advocated for the Trump administration to release the full, unredacted records related to sexual predator and financier Jeffrey Epstein as Attorney General Pam Bondi now says the Department of Justice could release the records Thursday. "I think tomorrow…breaking news. Right now, you're going to see some Epstein information being released by my office. What you're going to see, hopefully tomorrow, is a lot of flight logs, a lot of names, a lot, a lot of information. But it's pretty sick what that man did," Bondi told Fox News' Jesse Watters Wednesday night.

Business

Dem support likely to push Trump's pro-union labor pick past key vote

Feb. 27, 2025

President Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary is expected to pass a key vote before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Thursday after picking up Democrat support from Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H. Lori Chavez-DeRemer's past support for the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act jeopardized her confirmation last week, when Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said he would not vote for her if she continued to support the PRO Act. Paul's reluctance meant Chavez-DeRemer would likely need a Democrat's vote to pass a key confirmation hurdle.

Entertainment

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, wife found dead in Santa Fe home

Feb. 27, 2025

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was found dead alongside his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday afternoon. Hackman was 95 at the time of his death and his wife 63. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's office confirmed the death to Fox News Digital early Thursday morning. "On February 26, 2025 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an address on Old Sunset Trail in Hyde Park where Gene Hackman, 95 and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, and a dog were found deceased," the statement said.

Entertainment

Kate Hudson is teaching kids not to ‘lean on family’ for financial support

Feb. 27, 2025

The 45-year-old actress shares son Ryder, 21, with ex-husband Chris Robinson, son Bingham, 13, with ex-fiancé Matt Bellamy, and daughter Rani Rose, 4, with fiancé Danny Fujikawa. During a recent interview with Bustle magazine, Hudson explained that she has ensured that her oldest child, Ryder, who is a student at New York University, understands there will be expectations if he decides to move home after graduating from college.

Entertainment

Oscars are over, 'out of touch with the audience' and saddled with DEI requirements: expert

Feb. 27, 2025

The 97th Oscars will be awarded on Sunday, but the road to the golden statue has been a bumpy one, marked with controversies and a lack of breakout frontrunners to draw audiences’ attention. "I feel really underwhelmed by this year's nominations, wins at other award shows (such as the Golden Globes) and predicted wins at the Oscars," a Reddit user said on a forum dedicated to the Oscars.

Sports

Justin Tucker calls inappropriate sexual misconduct allegations against him ‘so shocking and heart-breaking’

Feb. 27, 2025

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker called the multiple sexual misconduct allegations leveled against him “so shocking and heart-breaking” in his first public statement in almost a month. According to the Baltimore Banner, a total of 16 massage therapists have accused Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior in alleged incidents between 2012 and 2016. Tucker has always vehemently denied the allegations.

Health

Ditching alcohol and going ‘California sober’ — here’s what you need to know

Feb. 27, 2025

Demi Lovato, Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, Billy Strings and Willie Nelson have all sung about being "California sober." What does that mean — and is it any healthier than drinking alcohol? You don’t have to be from California to be "California sober," but experts say you should know the risks associated with the lifestyle.

Sports

NFL free agency: Top quarterbacks available from starters to bridge options

Feb. 27, 2025

The new football year is nearly upon us, and NFL teams searching for a reliable QB1 will have several palatable options long before they get to draft night. There are a number of quarterback-needy teams following this offseason — some in search of a starter, others in search of a reliable veteran. Regardless of the need, this year’s free agency market appears to have a little something for everyone.