A 20-year-old man stands accused of causing $30m worth of damage to the US Navy after allegedly setting fire to an amphibious assault ship. An application for a search warrant for Ryan Sawyer Mays was unsealed on Tuesday and obtained by The Daily Beast. The basis for the warrant request was the affidavit of a…
Nearly two out of three Republicans believe Biden stole the election, poll finds
Nearly two in three Republicans still believe the lies about President Joe Biden stealing the 2020 election being spread by former President Donald Trump and some of his allies, including some members of Congress, according to a new poll. A poll from Yahoo News/YouGov found that 66 per cent of Republican respondents believed that Mr…
Biden nominates Mark Brzezinski as US ambassador to Poland
President Joe Biden has nominated Mark Brzezinski, an Obama-era diplomat with deep ties to Poland, to serve as his ambassador to Warsaw If confirmed, Brzezinski would be dispatched to Poland at a moment when Central and Eastern European allies of the United States are closely watching the Biden administration’s approach to Russian President Vladimir Putin….
Florida’s Ron DeSantis complains Biden trying to ‘single out’ his state on Covid-19
Florida’s governor is sounding off about President Joe Biden’s criticism of his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, even as his state is shattering hospitalization records. Ron DeSantis responded to several comments from both Mr Biden and members of the White House press team, who have aimed criticism at his state and others where rates of…
TikTok star Timbo the Redneck dead after accident doing donuts in truck
An 18-year-old TikTok star from Florida is dead after falling out of his truck while doing donuts, his family has confirmed. Timbo the Redneck, whose real name is Timothy Hall, died on Saturday when he was ejected from his truck, which then flipped over and landed on top of him. “He won’t be making anymore…
The Latest: St. Louis health officials urge people to mask – San Francisco Chronicle
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis area health leaders are asking adults to wear masks and get the COVID-19 vaccine to protect children as hospitals report admitting more young patients with the disease, including some in intensive care. Spring Schmidt, deputy director of the St. Louis County health department, said Wednesday about one in five current…
MLB roundup: Rays beat Mariners 4-3 to avoid season series sweep
Tampa Bay Rays’ Mike Zunino, right, celebrates with Brett Phillips after his solo home run in the sixth inning Wednesday at St. Petersburg, Fla. Chris O’Meara/Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Randy Arozarena had a two-run triple during a three-run third and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Wednesday…
Sports Digest: NASCAR updates policy to require masks in enclosed areas
AUTO RACING NASCAR is adjusting its health protocols as COVID-19 cases increase across the country. Beginning with this weekend’s events at Watkins Glen International, all personnel must wear a face mask in enclosed areas at all times, regardless of vaccination status. Enclosed areas include haulers and buildings, restrooms, the infield care center, race control and…
NFL notebook: Rodgers’ relationship with Green Bay’s GM a ‘work in progress
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers, center, talks with wide receivers Davante Adams, left, and Randall Cobb during practice on Saturday. Matt Ludtke/Associated Press Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said his relationship with General Manager Brian Gutekunst is a “work in progress,” but he has nothing but affection for the man Gutekunst drafted as his…
Romelu Lukaku: Chelsea transfer takes forward step as he tells Inter Milan he wants move – The Athletic
Romelu Lukaku is closing in on a return to Chelsea after telling Inter Milan earlier today that he wants to return to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have already had two bids rejected for the 28-year-old but are now expected to succeed with a third offer in excess of £100 million. Lukaku has spent the summer saying…