Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry

[ad_1] President Trump has approved a presidential pardon for former MLB and Mets legend Darryl Strawberry, a White House official said Friday. Strawberry pleaded guilty in 1995 to tax evasion for failing to report income on his federal tax returns. “President Trump has approved a pardon for Darryl Strawberry, three-time World Series champion and eight-time…

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Transportation Secretary Duffy says flight data was “concerning,” prompting FAA-ordered cancellations

[ad_1] With flight reductions beginning Friday at 40 major U.S. airports, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said safety is his top priority — but he declined to share information about the data that led to the decision to cut capacity. Airlines were ordered to reduce flights as air traffic control staffing grew increasingly strained during the government…

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Grammy Awards announce 2026 nominations with Kendrick Lamar leading. See the list of the nominees.

[ad_1] The 68th Grammy Awards nominations are out with Kendrick Lamar leading with nine nods. Following Lamar, Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer and songwriter Cirkut received seven nominations. Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas and Serban Ghenea were all nominated in six categories.  Music released between Aug. 31, 2024, and Aug. 30,…

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Rep. Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor, challenging Kathy Hochul in 2026 election

[ad_1] Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik announced she is running for governor of New York early Friday morning, after months of hinting that she might challenge Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election. Stefanik launched her campaign with a post on social media, calling Hochul “the worst governor in America.” “Under her failed leadership, New York is the most unaffordable…

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Sudan’s civil war rages despite U.S. peace push, as explosions heard near capital Khartoum

[ad_1] Port Sudan, Sudan —  Explosions were heard near the army-controlled Sudanese capital Khartoum on Friday, witnesses told AFP, a day after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said they had agreed to a U.S.-backed humanitarian truce proposal to halt the vicious two-and-a-half year civil war. Following the RSF’s capture of El-Fasher, the army’s last major…

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