New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani playfully announced his trip to Uganda with his wife Rama in a video posted to X. “Being a politician means listening, not just to your supporters, but your critics too,” Mamdani said. “And some of these critics — especially on a certain website — have been giving me consistent advice.” Mamdani then proceeded to read off … [Read more...] about Mamdani pokes fun at New York newspaper in video announcing visit to Uganda
Scottie Scheffler dominates in British Open victory for 2nd major this year
Scottie Scheffler had all the time in the world to celebrate his latest major title. This British Open was never in doubt Sunday as golf’s No. 1 player delivered another dominant performance to win his second major this year and grab the third leg of the career Grand Slam. Scheffler began with a shot into 10 inches for birdie. One hour into the final round, his lead already was … [Read more...] about Scottie Scheffler dominates in British Open victory for 2nd major this year
Washington football and Cleveland baseball teams should change names back, Trump says
CLEVELAND (AP) — President Donald Trump wants Washington’s football franchise and Cleveland’s baseball team to revert to their former names. Trump said on Truth Social on Sunday morning that “The Washington “Whatever’s” should IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team. There is a big clamoring for this. Likewise, the Cleveland Indians, one of … [Read more...] about Washington football and Cleveland baseball teams should change names back, Trump says
Baltimore and Takoma Park: Nuclear free zones | READER COMMENTARY
In the June 1953 edition of National Geographic magazine there is an article, “Nevada Learns to Live with the Atom.” That’s a lie, of course. The subtitle is even worse: “White Blasts Teach Civilians and Soldiers Survival in Atomic War.” Thirty years after that article was printed, I arrived in Baltimore to work with Nuclear Free America. The title of the organization says it … [Read more...] about Baltimore and Takoma Park: Nuclear free zones | READER COMMENTARY
Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo sidelined with oblique injury
TAMPA, Fla. — In the weeks leading up to the All-Star break, Samuel Basallo was banging on the door between Triple-A and the major leagues so loudly that a promotion after the trade deadline appeared like a legitimate possibility. There’s some doubt about that now. Basallo, the Orioles’ top prospect, has an oblique injury and will not play in games for Triple-A Norfolk this … [Read more...] about Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo sidelined with oblique injury