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Simone Biles Critiques Riley Gaines' Stance on Transgender Athletes Simone Biles publicly condemned former swimmer Riley Gaines for her comments advocating against transgender athletes in women's sports, which Biles characterized as bullying stemming from Gaines' fifth-place finish behind trans athlete Lia Thomas in 2022. Gaines, who has become an activist against trans inclusion in sports, responded by calling Biles a "male-apologist" and suggested she should compete in men's gymnastics instead. Their exchange highlights ongoing tensions...

A Seattle man, Earl Enderson Riley IV, has been charged with multiple burglaries targeting high-profile athletes, including Seattle Mariners players Luis Castillo and Julio Rodriguez, from whom he allegedly stole over $200,000 in valuables. Prosecutors claim Riley led a string of burglaries that began in February, with thefts involving luxury items and an attempted burglary at Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez's home. Currently held on $1 million bail, Riley faces additional charges in a separate...

Rod Stewart Cancels Shows Due to IllnessRod Stewart has announced the cancellation of four upcoming shows and the rescheduling of two others due to his recovery from the flu. The 80-year-old singer expressed his devastation over the situation on Instagram, apologizing to fans for the inconvenience caused. Despite the setbacks, Stewart is set to perform at the Glastonbury Festival later this month, where he is expected to draw a large crowd, alongside other headliners like...

Grant Hardin, a former Arkansas police chief convicted of rape and murder, was recaptured after escaping from prison nearly two weeks prior. Hardin, 56, impersonated a corrections officer to flee the North Central Unit and was found by law enforcement near an Izard County creek, identified through fingerprint analysis. He was serving sentences for the 2017 murder of James Appleton and the 1997 rape of Amy Harrison, having previously worked in various law enforcement roles,...

Dacula, Georgia Mykale Baker, an 18-year-old Burger King employee in Dacula, Georgia, demonstrated exceptional work ethic by helping his colleagues during a hectic shift right after his high school graduation, despite not being scheduled to work. His selfless act was captured on video by a customer, Maria Mendoza, who later launched a crowdfunding campaign that raised over $200,000 to support Baker’s dream of becoming a master auto mechanic. Additionally, the Burger King Foundation awarded Baker...

SummaryA former girlfriend of Diddy, referred to as "Jane," emotionally testified about her experiences involving drug-fueled sexual encounters with male escorts at Diddy's direction during their travels. She described marathon sessions that included multiple doses of ecstasy and expressed confusion about her inability to refuse Diddy's demands, highlighting a power dynamic due to his financial support, which continues to this day. The ongoing trial has drawn media scrutiny, prompting concerns over Jane's anonymity and Diddy's...