Motorsport and sustainability are finally on converging paths, says the woman dubbed the “female Elon Musk.” As the MotoE World Cup prepares for its sophomore season, Livia Cevolini, CEO of the series’ motorcycle manufacturer Energica, believes technology and shifting public opinion mean zero emissions racing is ready to go mainstream. “Finally, we’re able to commit…… MORE
La Liga has clarified its stance on an alleged racist incident in a Spanish top tier football match following a public backlash. Midway through the second half of the match between Espanyol and Mallorca earlier, the fitness coach of the Balearic island team — Dani Pastor — was caught on camera pulling his eyes back…… MORE
Historic flooding in Mississippi should begin to recede this week, but not before a flash flood warning could bring more rain for thousands of residents. The Pearl River in Jackson crested on Monday at 36.67 feet — the third highest crest on record — leaving roads covered in water and hundreds of homes damaged. The…… MORE
An American who was evacuated on US-chartered jet from a cruise ship docked in Japan told CNN that she wasn’t aware that other passengers on the plane had tested positive for novel coronavirus until they landed. Sarah Arana was one of more than 300 US citizens evacuated from the Diamond Princess over the weekend and…… MORE
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman had his fans holding their breath Monday night as they waited for updates after his car flipped and went airborne in a fiery crash on the race course. Videos that captured the moment of the crash saw Newman leading the pack before spinning toward the rail, flipping over, getting slammed by…… MORE
Lucy McBath celebrated her son’s 25th birthday on Sunday without him. In 2012, 17-year-old Jordan Davis was shot and killed when Michael Dunn in Jacksonville, Florida, confronted him about how loud his music was. In trial, Dunn used the controversial Stand Your Ground Law for his defense, which says a person does not have to…… MORE
A skier in Colorado died after his coat became wrapped around his head and neck on the chair lift, according to the company that operates the chair lift. The 46-year-old man from New Jersey died in a “serious incident” on February 13, Vail Mountain said in the statement. It began when the man boarded the…… MORE
HSBC on Tuesday said it would cut around 35,000 jobs and dramatically overhaul its business worldwide after reporting a 33% profit plunge in 2019. The bank’s headcount is expected to drop from 235,000 to around 200,000 over the next three years, a company spokesperson confirmed. That would slash about 15% of its global workforce, though…… MORE
The Boy Scouts of America has filed for bankruptcy, according to a court document filed in Delaware bankruptcy court early Tuesday. The youth organization, which celebrated its 110th anniversary February 8, listed liabilities of between $100 million and $500 million, but $50,000 or less in assets. The bankruptcy filing comes at a time when the…… MORE
An Uber driver was arrested after he fired shots at passengers following an altercation, New Orleans police said Monday. Ahmad Ahmad, the 53-year-old driver, picked up two passengers at a bar in downtown New Orleans Sunday and was asked to drive to Kenner, a nearby city in Jefferson Parish. Ahmad allegedly took his passengers across…… MORE
Off-duty La Vergne officer injured in crash An off-duty La Vergne police officer was injured Tuesday morning in a crash. Officer Felicia Altheide was in her personal vehicle with her son driving on Murfreesboro Road when her vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer. The crash caused her car to run under the trailer. Her son was…
Don’t be surprised if you see Billy Porter and Missy Elliott together on the big screen. The two will take part in a new Cinderella remake featuring Idina Menzel and Camila Cabello. Porter will play as a gender-neutral grandmother and Elliot will be the Town Crier. CLICK HERE for more info
Both Dewayne Wade and Gabrielle Union have been open to the public about their son Zion’s self discovery journey. On Ellen Wade spoke about his 12 year old’s pronoun preference and new name Zaya “When Zaya, our 12-year-old came home, first Zion, I don’t know if everyone knows, originally named Zion, born as a…
Two 13-year-olds arrested in stolen car investigation Two 13-year-olds have been arrested after they were found behind the wheel of a car that was reported stolen earlier in the day. The 2015 Hyundai Sonata had been reported stolen from Whispering Hills Drive. An undercover Metro Police team followed the car and attempted to block the…