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Pirate's Booty founder stages Long Island mutiny, declares he's mayor and tries to fire village staff
The founder of Pirate’s Booty Snacks lost his chaotic bid for mayor of a tiny New York community after he claimed he was the village leader and had the authority to replace the entire local ...NBC News - Mar. 20 -
Hold My Snacks: Pirate’s Booty Founder Attempts a Seaside Coup
A snack food magnate declared himself mayor of the Village of Sea Cliff, on Long Island. The voters said otherwise.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Backyard s'mores caused massive Long Island brush fires, investigators say
Dozens of investigators tasked with determining the origin of Saturday’s brush fires on Long Island have linked the blazes to a backyard in Manorville.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Long Island Wildfires Began With Backyard S’mores, Police Say
The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They were fully contained by Monday.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Brush fire on Long Island that has scorched 400 acres is 80% contained
A brush fire on New York’s Long Island that has burned 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and 600 personnel is now 80% contained, according to Suffolk County officials.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Long Island Wildfire Is Under Control, Officials Say
The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley still faced a high fire risk on Sunday, officials said.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Stanford football coach fired following report he mistreated female staff members
Stanford is parting ways with football coach Troy Taylor amid allegations he mistreated female staff members.NBC News - 2d -
Brush fires erupt in New York amid strong winds
Brush fires have erupted in Long Island and near Brooklyn as strong winds in New York created an elevated risk of fire spread Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police
The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s'mores, police said.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Stanford 'needs a reset,' fires football HC Taylor
Stanford has fired football coach Troy Taylor amid allegations he mistreated staff members during his two years with the Cardinal.ESPN - 2d -
Investigators try to find the cause of New York brush fires
New York officials are investigating the origin of the brush fires on Long Island that have burned hundreds of acres though they are no longer visible. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports on how much ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Trump hangs a copy of Declaration of Independence in Oval Office
President Donald Trump has hung a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, according to images he shared on social mediaABC News - Mar. 17 -
British tourist missing after boat catches fire off Thai island
Alexandra Clarke, 26, was on a diving excursion near Koh Tao when blaze broke out. A British tourist is missing in Thailand after the tour boat she was travelling on caught fire off the island of ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
With entire coaching staff returning, Mets finally have the stability needed for long-term success
PORT ST. LUCIE — Brandon Nimmo can probably count all of the hitting coaches he’s had since getting called up to the big leagues in 2016, but he’d need two hands to do it. He’d have to start on his ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump displays Declaration of Independence copy in the Oval Office
President Trump is displaying a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office after requesting it from the National Archives, according to a photograph he shared on Monday. “The ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
The Entrepreneur’s Unseen Support Staff
The founder’s spouse may not be visible in the workplace, but their help in the background makes all the difference.Inc. - Mar. 6 -
Former NOHS pitcher Bubba Chandler brings the heat for the Pirates. Watch his 100 MPH pitch
Bubba Chandler was a standout pitcher for North Oconee, and now he's the Pirates' top prospect. Last week he lit up the radar during spring training.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Ex-Angels draft pick Bobby Jenks fighting for his life after losing home in Palisades fire
Bobby Jenks, a 2005 World Series hero for the White Sox, is battling Stage 4 stomach cancer after losing his home in the Palisades fire. He's signing autographs to help with medical costs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Huge protests as Istanbul mayor jailed on day of likely presidential nomination
Ekrem İmamoğlu, rival of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, placed in pre-trial detention along with dozens of staff and officials. An Istanbul court has formally arrested the city’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, on ...The Guardian - 3d -
Fallout at Stanford: Troy Taylor out, staff stunned, Andrew Luck goes into decision mode with options to weigh
The news of the head coach's firing caught much of the football staff by surprise on vacationCBS Sports - 20h -
Telegram founder returns to Dubai as French inquiry continues
Pavel Durov allowed to leave France, where he is under investigation over criminal activity on messaging app. Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder and chief executive of Telegram, has returned to ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Trial to begin for Haiti town’s ex-mayor on charges he lied about rights abuses to get U.S. residency
A former mayor from Haiti is set to go on trial Monday after authorities say he lied on his visa application about committing rights abuses in his country.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Report finds that Stanford football coach mistreated female staff members
Stanford football coach Troy Taylor mistreated female staff members and tried to have an NCAA compliance officer removed after she warned him of rules violations, according to documents obtained by ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Chelsea player declares “it was good with Pochettino” in words on former boss
One Chelsea player has declared that he believes it was actually good at Chelsea under the management of Mauricio Pochettino.The new comes after Chelsea beat Copenhagen 1-0 on Thursday night to ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Trump is ‘declaring war’ on judicial system: Conservative former federal judge
A conservative former federal judge, J. Michael Luttig, said he believes President Trump is “declaring war” on the judicial system. Luttig, who was appointed by former President George H.W. Bush ...The Hill - 4d -
Lamont Butler has performed on Final Four stage before. He wants to get back there with a new school
Lamont Butler doesn’t want to settle for just one shining moment on a Final Four stageABC News - 1d -
LinkedIn co-founder has known Elon Musk for years. Here’s what he says Americans don’t understand about the Tesla CEO.
Elon Musk takes a hammer-and-nail approach to everything, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman says.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
North Macedonia mourns dead in nightclub fire as 15 people detained
Government declares seven-day period of mourning after fire in eastern town of Kočani kills at least 59. North Macedonia has declared a seven-day period of mourning after a fire in a nightclub ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate most fired probationary staff
Ruling by California judge applies to thousands of employees dismissed from six federal agencies. A federal judge in California granted a preliminary injunction to reinstate thousands of fired ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Tate cuts almost a tenth of staff as it tackles deficit
UK arts institution tries to break even ahead of fundraising rounds designed to drive growthFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
FTC commissioner says he was ‘illegally fired’ by Trump
A commissioner with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said he was “illegally fired” by President Trump. In a statement posted to social platform X, Alvaro Bedoya said he was wrongfully terminated ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Broncos tried to re-sign WR before he joined Giants
Before he signed with the Giants, Lil'Jordan Humphrey received an offer from the Broncos.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Keyshawn Hall, UCF star and Big 12's leading scorer, declares for 2025 NBA Draft
UCF basketball player Keyshawn Hall declared for the NBA draft Tuesday. During his first year with the Knights, he led the Big 12 in scoring.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Panthers challenging road trip continues with stop on Long Island
The Florida Panthers did not get off to a good start on Saturday night in Montreal, and it cost them.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown Opens His Closet for Charity
Mr. Brown, the former mayor of San Francisco, has stood out not just for his politics but also his style. Now, he has opened his closet to raise money for charity.The New York Times - 4d -
‘It clawed the back of my head’: the Hertfordshire village harassed by a hawk
Flamstead residents – tall men, in particular – are under attack from a Harris’s hawk that has gone on a rampage . When Michael Hart went for his morning run in rural Hertfordshire last week, he ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Watch: Escaped prisoner on the run moments after 'overpowering' security staff
The BBC obtained footage of Jamie Cooper after he "overpowered" staff escorting him to court on the M55, near Preston.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Woman pleads guilty in cross-burning hoax during Colorado Springs mayoral campaign
DENVER — A woman who was part of a group charged with setting a cross on fire in front of a defaced campaign sign for a candidate who became Colorado Springs’ first Black mayor pleaded guilty on ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Game Informer Is Officially Back, Former Staff And Iconic Magazine Included
Following its sudden closure in August 2024, long-running video game magazine Game Informer is officially back. The staff announced the news earlier today in an official blog post , writing, ...GameSpot - 2d
