At least two people are dead and dozens others injured after a devastating tornado struck El Reno, Oklahoma, on Saturday night. The powerful storm leveled the second story of a motel and killed two people at a mobile home park in the area 26 miles west of Oklahoma City, according to local police and media … Continue reading "At least 2 dead, dozens injured as violent tornado rips through Oklahoma"

Shares of Snap Inc. jumped as much as 6% Friday on reports that the Snapchat parent wants to expand the ways users can include music in their disappearing messages. Snap, led by Chief Executive Evan Spiegel, is in talks with major music studios — including Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group … Continue reading "Snap shares jump after report of talks with major music studios"

Memorial Day is almost always an occasion for the networks to trot out those World War II chestnuts. Programmers got a little frisky this year, digging deep into film history for some unusual movies. For those who can’t get through this day without seeing Tom Hanks embody American values, there’s always “Saving Private Ryan.” Here … Continue reading "Dudes rule Memorial Day TV"

Conservative activists are calling out America’s largest financial institution charging they are being targeted. JPMorgan Chase is under fire for closing the bank accounts of several customers in the conservative movement as other right-wingers are threatening to close their accounts unless the bank plays nice. “If Jamie Dimon can’t absolutely guarantee that Chase Bank won’t … Continue reading "JPMorgan Chase accused of purging accounts of conservative activists"

More than 83,000 people have signed a petition backing a British doctor who could lose his job for asking a Muslim woman to remove her veil. Dr. Keith Wolverson, 52, insists he only asked the woman to remove her niqab, a veil covering all but the eyes, so he could hear her while trying to … Continue reading "Thousands back doctor suspended for asking Muslim patient to remove veil"

Thousands of critics of Game of Thrones’ just-ended, final season have signed petitions to keep its two showrunners from making the next Star Wars film, as planned. Petitioners are urging Disney to kick the pair off the upcoming project so that they won’t ruin that one, too. “Putting the Game of Thrones writers (David Benioff … Continue reading "‘Game of Thrones’ critics petition Benioff and Weiss not to ruin Star Wars"

Most people don’t voluntarily quit their jobs, let alone leave their professions, unless they are sitting on a pile of cash or know where their next paycheck will come from. But Jonathan Fields isn’t most people. The Upper West Sider set aside his impressive résumé — which includes a doctorate from the Cardozo School of … Continue reading "Switching careers isn’t about little steps \u2014 it’s one leap"

Sen. Lindsey Graham said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would be committing “political suicide” if she tries to impeach President Trump. “Her job is very much at risk,” the South Carolina Republican told “Fox News Sunday.” “Nancy Pelosi is riding a bucking, wild bronco called the Democratic caucus.” He noted that 70 percent of the Democratic … Continue reading "Graham: ‘Political suicide’ for Pelosi to try to impeach Trump"

The happiest moment in a Raptors fan’s sports life came with a dose of dread. In the aftermath of Saturday’s 100-94 Game 6 win over the Bucks, Toronto reaching the NBA Finals for the first time, Kawhi Leonard’s sister and her company accidentally reminded Canada he will be a jewel of free agency this summer … Continue reading "Kawhi Leonard’s sister deletes video saying he’s leaving Raptors"

Jack Brinkley Cook might be more chiseled than 99 percent of the guys in New York City— but his model girlfriend, Nina Agdal, has him beat in the fitness department. “She really could be a personal trainer,” said Jack, 23. “She works out at least six days a week. It’s one of her favorite things. … Continue reading "How Christie Brinkley’s son fell for model Nina Agdal"