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UK Rap Duo's Visas Revoked After 'Death To The IDF,' Pro-Palestine Chants UK Rap Duo's Visas Revoked After 'Death To The IDF,' Pro-Palestine Chants
UK Rap Duo's Visas Revoked After 'Death To The IDF,' Pro-Palestine Chants An English rap duo has been banned from performing in the US after leading pro-Palestinian chants at the popular Glastonbury Festival. The visas for Bob Vylan have been revoked, the State Department said on Monday, June 30. The revocations were announced in a social media post by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The group's lead singer, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, led chants like "free, free Palestine" and "death, death to the IDF [Israeli Defense Forces]" during the performance on Saturday, June 28. "The @StateDept has revoked the US visas for th…
NCAA Basketball Video Games Returning After 16+ Years: What We Know NCAA Basketball Video Games Returning After 16+ Years: What We Know
NCAA Basketball Video Games Returning After 16+ Years: What We Know You'll soon be able to re-create the thrills of Gampel Pavilion or Cameron Indoor Stadium in your home. EA Sports announced the return of a college basketball video game on Monday, June 30. The last college basketball game released was NCAA Basketball 10 in 2009. The company teased the game's release in an Instagram post. "Bring the Madness," EA Sports posted. "Let's run it back." The announcement comes as EA Sports prepares to release the second installment of its wildly popular college football series on Thursday, July 10. College Football 25 generated more than $1 billion in revenue as…
Philadelphia Getting WNBA Team As League Grows To 18 Teams: What To Know Philadelphia Getting WNBA Team As League Grows To 18 Teams: What To Know
Philadelphia Getting WNBA Team As League Grows To 18 Teams: What To Know The home city of legendary women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is getting a WNBA team.  Philadelphia has been awarded a WNBA expansion team, the league announced on Monday, June 30. Philly will join Cleveland and Detroit as the newest cities in the league. Philly's team will begin play in 2030. "Philadelphia is one of the most storied basketball cities in the world and our region is home to some of the best women’s players and coaches to ever grace the hardwood," said Josh Harris, managing partner and co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. "It's only right that…
Fire Reports Spark Recall Of Battery Packs For Outdoor Equipment Fire Reports Spark Recall Of Battery Packs For Outdoor Equipment
Fire Reports Spark Recall Of Battery Packs For Outdoor Equipment More than 10,000 lithium-ion battery packs for outdoor equipment are being recalled due to a fire and burn hazard, officials said. DR Power has recalled about 13,200 LiPRO rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 27. Regulators said the 62-volt, 5.0-ampere-hour rechargeable batteries can short-circuit and ignite. DR Power has received two reports of the batteries overheating or catching fire, but no injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall includes battery packs sold on their own, as …
Inflation, Trump Tariffs Hurting Americans' Fourth Of July Plans, Survey Finds: Here's How Inflation, Trump Tariffs Hurting Americans' Fourth Of July Plans, Survey Finds: Here's How
Inflation, Trump Tariffs Hurting Americans' Fourth Of July Plans, Survey Finds: Here's How The stars and stripes may fly high on the Fourth of July, but most Americans say they're feeling financially grounded in 2025. WalletHub conducted a survey, along with compiling facts and figures, about how the US will celebrate Independence Day in 2025. The studies were released on Wednesday, June 25. The personal finance website found that 79% of Americans believe the country's independence is threatened by the rising federal debt. More than half are adjusting their Fourth of July plans because of inflation, high prices, and a shaky economy under President Donald Trump's sweepin…
Head Injury Risks Force Large Recall Of Bicycle Helmets Head Injury Risks Force Large Recall Of Bicycle Helmets
Head Injury Risks Force Large Recall Of Bicycle Helmets More than 30,000 bicycle helmets are being recalled because of added risks of head injury, officials said. Bell Sports is recalling about 31,200 bike helmets sold in the US and 480 in Canada, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 26. The recall affects children's Axle, Cadence, Rev, and Frenzy helmets, along with adult Cadence and Passage models. The bike helmets don't meet federal impact protection standards and "can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash." No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The helmets we…
MUSTAAAAAARD! Heinz, Kendrick Lamar's Producer Collab On Spicy Mustard: How To Get It MUSTAAAAAARD! Heinz, Kendrick Lamar's Producer Collab On Spicy Mustard: How To Get It
Mustaaaaaard! Heinz, Kendrick Lamar's Producer Collab On Spicy Mustard: How To Get It Heinz hopes its first new mustard flavor in about a decade will have you screaming like Kendrick Lamar. Music producer Mustard has teamed up with Kraft Heinz to release a new smoky chipotle honey mustard, the company announced on Wednesday, June 25. The flavor is called HEINZ MUSTAAAAAARD, a reference to Lamar shouting out Mustard on their 2024 hit song "tv off." The limited-edition mustard will be available exclusively at Buffalo Wild Wings locations nationwide for two weeks before its retail debut. "Heinz mustard has always been the base and most important ingredient of my grilling secre…
Fractured, Injured Fingers Prompt Recall Of 225K+ Camping Cots Fractured, Injured Fingers Prompt Recall Of 225K+ Camping Cots
Fractured, Injured Fingers Prompt Recall Of 225K+ Camping Cots More than 200,000 camping cots are being recalled after an issue with the backrest caused serious finger injuries, including fractures. Coleman issued the recall for about 228,760 Converta camping cots and camping suspension stretchers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 26. The recall also affects about 438 cots and stretchers sold in Canada. The CPSC said the backrest can snap shut and pinch a person's fingers, creating a risk of lacerations and amputations. At least seven people have been injured, including two with fractured finge…
Two NJ Cities Among Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: Here's Why Two NJ Cities Among Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: Here's Why
Two NJ Cities Among Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: Here's Why Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…
More Travelers Using Credit Card Perks Amid Trump Tariffs, Study Says: Here's How More Travelers Using Credit Card Perks Amid Trump Tariffs, Study Says: Here's How
More Travelers Using Credit Card Perks Amid Trump Tariffs, Study Says: Here's How As summer travel heats up and President Donald Trump's tariffs weigh on Americans, many vacationers are looking to credit card perks to reduce costs. WalletHub released two studies about rental car and travel insurance benefits on Tuesday, June 24. About 43% of Americans said Trump's tariffs will push them to explore credit card travel benefits. These sometimes overlooked perks can add up to big savings, especially for residents in high-cost states across the Northeast. "Tariffs and inflation have travelers feeling a bit antsy, and many are turning to long-overlooked credit …
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