De Blasio slams Biden with N-word tweet after he fondly recalls racist senator

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday bashed Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden for citing a notoriously racist Southern senator while touting his ability to work with lawmakers he disagrees with. “It’s 2019 & @JoeBiden is longing for the good old days of ‘civility’ typified by James Eastland. Eastland thought my multiracial family should be illegal Read more about De Blasio slams Biden with N-word tweet after he fondly recalls racist senator[…]

Why Yankees may favor these pitchers over Madison Bumgarner

Cole Hamels pitched well for the also-ran Rangers against the Yankees in late May 2018, initiating an expectant wave that the outing was akin to an audition and soon Hamels would be in pinstripes. Shortly afterward I wrote a column indicating J.A. Happ, then of the Blue Jays, was likely more attractive to the Yankees Read more about Why Yankees may favor these pitchers over Madison Bumgarner[…]

Did ‘Murder Mystery’ really just break a Netflix ratings record?

After years of declining to get specific about numbers, Netflix is finally cluing the public in. The streaming behemoth wants you to know its new comedy caper “Murder Mystery” is a big hit. Netflix’s de facto PR Twitter account, @NetflixisaJoke, released a big “ADAM SANDLER AND JENNIFER ANISTON BREAKING NEWS ALERT” Tuesday night. The tweet Read more about Did ‘Murder Mystery’ really just break a Netflix ratings record?[…]

YouTube's 'Shitty Robot' Queen Made Her Own Tesla Pickup Truck

YouTuber Simone Giertz is known as the queen of "shitty robots," the kind of robots that make a mess of chopping vegetables, serving soup, cutting hair, writing holiday cards, and wiping your nether regions. Her inventions are clever, the robots intentionally excessive and comically inept. Hilarity ensues; Giertz curses, to the chagrin of her advertisers. Read more about YouTube's 'Shitty Robot' Queen Made Her Own Tesla Pickup Truck[…]

Companies Don't Need Big Conventions. They Should Go Anyway

Since its start in 1995, E3 has been the premiere event of the gaming industry, the place every outfit had to be to show off their wares. That's far less true now. In recent years, videogame companies announcing they're skipping the gaming confab has become commonplace. Electronic Arts pulled out a few years ago, launching Read more about Companies Don't Need Big Conventions. They Should Go Anyway[…]

Lawyers in a Murder Trial Clash Over a DNA Forensics Method

On a large screen inside a packed Snohomish County courtroom, in Washington state, a young Canadian couple smiled out at the dimmed room from the relaxed, faded scene of a party. It was the last known picture taken of Tanya Van Cuylenberg and Jay Cook together before they disappeared in November 1987. Their bodies were Read more about Lawyers in a Murder Trial Clash Over a DNA Forensics Method[…]

Huge shark stuns NJ fishermen with real-life ‘Jaws’ moment

This New Jersey fisherman had a “Jaws”-dropping encounter. Jeff Crilly was out on his boat the “Big Nutz Required II” with some pals Monday when a great white shark swam up to the stem of the boat and grabbed a bag of chum, in a tale reminiscent of the 1976 blockbuster “Jaws.” Click Here: cheap Read more about Huge shark stuns NJ fishermen with real-life ‘Jaws’ moment[…]

Can this electric shock bracelet zap you out of bad habits?

Dog trainers, prepare for a taste of your own medicine. Similar to a shock collar for your disobedient pup, the updated Pavlok bracelet (like Pavlov. Get it?) will give the wearer a 350-volt jolt every time they cross a line. Looking to quit smoking, reduce cookie intake or stop hitting the snooze button? Engineers at Read more about Can this electric shock bracelet zap you out of bad habits?[…]

Actress Alyssa Milano holds off on 2020 presidential endorsement

WASHINGTON – Actress and activist Alyssa Milano said she’s “playing the field” when it comes to 2020 Democratic candidates and isn’t ready to settle down and endorse anyone – despite her friendship with former Vice President Joe Biden. “To be honest with you, I really feel like I’m dating a lot of people right now. Read more about Actress Alyssa Milano holds off on 2020 presidential endorsement[…]