Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats before sweeping into Georgia and South Carolina as a still-powerful storm that flooded roadways and sent residents running for higher ground. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets, snapping trees and cutting power
Archives for August 2023
Social media reacts to Commanders adding ex-Cowboys linebacker to the practice squad
Washington fans have been begging for help at linebacker almost since the moment Ron Rivera took over as head coach before the 2020 season. It’s odd, considering Rivera and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio were both former standout linebackers in the NFL for a combined 19 seasons. However, in today’s pass-happy NFL, the Commanders have almost de-emphasized the linebacker … [Read more...] about Social media reacts to Commanders adding ex-Cowboys linebacker to the practice squad
Nebraska governor signs order narrowly defining sex as that assigned at birth
Nebraska's Republican Gov. Jim Pillen on Wednesday signed an executive order strictly defining a person's sex. … [Read more...] about Nebraska governor signs order narrowly defining sex as that assigned at birth
Nationals close a winning road trip with a rarity: A series loss
A 7-0 loss at Toronto caps a 5-4 trip as the team manages its first winning month in more than two years. … [Read more...] about Nationals close a winning road trip with a rarity: A series loss
Jason Wright says bringing back Washington’s old name ‘is not being considered, period’
For those fans holding out hope that new owner Josh Harris would change the Washington Commanders name back to an old, familiar one, that’s not happening, according to team president Jason Wright. During an appearance on “BMitch and Finlay,” on 106.7 The Fan in Washington, D.C., Wright was asked about a potential, specifically the former name, “Redskins.” “It is not being … [Read more...] about Jason Wright says bringing back Washington’s old name ‘is not being considered, period’