Former MLB Pitcher Anthony Varvaro Dies in Crash en Route to 9/11 Event
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Former MLB Pitcher Anthony Varvaro Dies in Crash en Route to 9/11 Event
Former MLB Pitcher , Anthony Varvaro Dies, in Crash en Route to 9/11 Event.
NBC reports that former major league pitcher Anthony Varvaro was killed in a car collision while driving to a 9/11 memorial event in New York City.
Varvaro left Major League Baseball to
become a Port Authority of New York and
New Jersey police officer in 2016.
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According to police and team officials, he was assigned
to work at a 9/11 memorial in Manhattan when his
vehicle was struck by an apparent "wrong-way driver." .
New Jersey State Police said in a statement that Varvaro was en route to the assignment at the World Trade Center ceremonies when his car was struck by a Toyota RAV4.
The RAV4 was going the wrong
way on the New Jersey Turnpike
Hudson Bay Extension East.
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The driver of the RAV4 was identified
as 30-year-old Henry A.
Plazas,
who was also killed in the crash.
According to police, it remains unclear why
Plazas was driving in the wrong direction and
the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
The Braves, who Varvaro played four of his six
seasons as a pro, released a statement after news
of the accident broke, expressing the team's sorrow.
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The Braves, who Varvaro played four of his six
seasons as a pro, released a statement after news
of the accident broke, expressing the team's sorrow.
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The Boston Red Sox, his last major league home
before joining the police force, also released
a statement following news of his death.
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The Boston Red Sox, his last major league home
before joining the police force, also released
a statement following news of his death.
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We are deeply saddened
by the passing of former
Red Sox pitcher Anthony Varvaro, Boston Red Sox statement, via NBC.
We are deeply saddened
by the passing of former
Red Sox pitcher Anthony Varvaro, Boston Red Sox statement, via NBC
Ingrid Andress is apologizing for her controversial performance of the national anthem at the Home Run Derby, saying she was drunk and that she's now checking into rehab. The Grammy-nominated country singer shared a statement on social media that said, "I'm not gonna bull**** y'all, I was drunk last night. I'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need." She went on to say, "That was not me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition. I'll let y'all know how rehab is I hear it's super fun."
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Lisa Kudrow says she's finally rewatching 'Friends' because of Matthew Perry. The actress has previously admitted that she couldn't bring herself to watch reruns of the beloved NBC sitcom, explaining she didn't want to risk not liking her work on the show. But in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter to promote her upcoming Apple TV+ series 'Time Bandits,' Kudrow revealed that she's begun to revisit old 'Friends' episodes, in large part to keep the memory of her late co-star Perry alive. Perry died October 28th, 2023, at age 54.
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Travis Kelce , Makes First Onstage Appearance With, Taylor Swift.
On June 23, at the fourth of eight London
Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift brought her all-star
boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on stage for the first time.
On June 23, at the fourth of eight London
Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift brought her all-star
boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on stage for the first time.
Kelce appeared on the diamond walkway
at Wembley Stadium for his first-ever
onstage appearance with Swift.
Kelce appeared on the diamond walkway
at Wembley Stadium for his first-ever
onstage appearance with Swift.
Kelce performed alongside Swift for the intro
of 'I Can Do It With a Broken Heart' in the
new 'Tortured Poets' era of the show.
Normally, for the final transition of the show,
Swift is accompanied by two male dancers
who carry her to a heart-shaped couch. .
NBC reports that Kelce appeared in full
costume and showed off both his acting
and dancing skills while on stage.
The upbeat track from Swift's latest album
is reportedly about the wildly successful
Eras Tour and her breakup with
longtime partner Joe Alwyn in 2023. .
The upbeat track from Swift's latest album
is reportedly about the wildly successful
Eras Tour and her breakup with
longtime partner Joe Alwyn in 2023. .
The pair's high-profile relationship
has been going on for almost a year,
beginning with rumors last summer.
In September, the couple went public
with their relationships at a Kansas City
Chiefs game against the Chicago Bears.
According to NBC, Kelce had
already attended a number of
Swift's London Eras shows. .
Earlier this week, Swift posted a picture to Instagram of
her and Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and
Princess Charlotte, who also attended the June 20 show.
Earlier this week, Swift posted a picture to Instagram of
her and Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and
Princess Charlotte, who also attended the June 20 show
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Supreme Court Rejects , Challenge to Tax Law on, Foreign Investments.
On June 20, the Supreme Court upheld a tax on foreign
corporate investments enacted by a Republican-controlled
Congress under former President Donald Trump.
On June 20, the Supreme Court upheld a tax on foreign
corporate investments enacted by a Republican-controlled
Congress under former President Donald Trump.
NBC reports that the case had attracted scrutiny when
conservative Justice Samuel Alito refused to recuse
himself despite ties with one of the challenging lawyers.
The case revolved around whether an individual can be
forced to pay taxes on investments in foreign-owned
companies regardless of if they were a source of income.
The case revolved around whether an individual can be
forced to pay taxes on investments in foreign-owned
companies regardless of if they were a source of income.
According to the 16th Amendment
of the Constitution, Congress has the
power to "collect taxes on incomes.".
In the case, Charles and Kathleen Moore claim they were
unfairly taxed on their $40,000 investment in an
India-based company called KisanKraft Machine Tools. .
While the company made a profit, the Moores
claim that they received no dividends and that
the money was reinvested in the business.
As a result, the Moores did not pay taxes between
2006 and 2017 on what the U.S. government later
defined as income from their investment. .
Due to a provision that was part of a major tax law
enacted by former President Donald Trump in 2017,
the Moores paid $15,000 in additional taxes.
They later sought a refund for that payment,
arguing that they had been unlawfully taxed
based on an increase in the value of a capital
investment not qualifying as income.
The couple's challenge was rejected
by the Supreme Court 7-2
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Surgeon General Wants, Social Media to Include , Warning of Mental Health Risks.
On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
called on Congress to require social media
platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. .
On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
called on Congress to require social media
platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. .
NBC reports that Murthy warned that the
mental health crisis among young Americans
has become an urgent problem, citing social
media as "an important contributor.".
NBC reports that Murthy warned that the
mental health crisis among young Americans
has become an urgent problem, citing social
media as "an important contributor.".
According to Murthy, the warning would include
language that alerts users to potential mental health
harms associated with using social media.
A surgeon generalās
warning label, which requires
congressional action, would
regularly remind parents and
adolescents that social media
has not been proved safe, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC.
Evidence from tobacco labels
shows that surgeon generalās
warnings can increase
awareness and change behavior, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC.
Murthy reportedly went on to
acknowledge that a warning alone has
limitations and fails to make social media safe.
In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,'
Murthy linked the amount of time spent using
social media with an increased risk for children
to develop anxiety and depression.
In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,'
Murthy linked the amount of time spent using
social media with an increased risk for children
to develop anxiety and depression.
According to the American Psychological Association,
teens spend around five hours a day on popular
platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. .
In his 'NYT' op-ed, Murthy called on all social media
platforms to "proactively enhance and contribute to
the mental health and well-being of our children.".
One 2019 study found that the number of teens with suicidal thoughts increased 47% between 2008 and
2017, a period which also saw social media use soar.
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Jelly Roll Calls Duet With Eminem , the āCoolest Momentā of His Career to Date.
Jelly Roll performed a surprise duet
with Eminem on NBC's 'Live From Detroit:
The Concert at Michigan Central.'.
Jelly Roll performed a surprise duet
with Eminem on NBC's 'Live From Detroit:
The Concert at Michigan Central.'.
In an interview with 'Entertainment Tonight'
on June 10, the singer shared how elated he was.
When I think about coolest moments
of my career, right now at the top,
there has to be this thing that I got
to go sing with Eminem in Detroit, Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I got to sing āSing for the Momentā
with him, which is a record where
he sampled Steven Tyler. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I mean, just what an incredible
night and I got to go do it
in Detroit. It was unreal. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
Jelly Roll went on to reveal that Eminem was the one who reached out to him to perform. .
Em reached out, his team reached
out and said, āWould you be interested
in doing this since he was already
there doing the secret tribute?', Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I couldnāt believe it. I thought it was
a joke until I met Eminem himself ā¦
As soon as I met Eminem, it was like
the coolest moment ever, man, Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I was giddy, like a child.
You could see it all over my
performance. Just the kid in me. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
Jelly Roll is currently working on his new album, a follow-up to 2023's 'Whitsitt Chapel.'.
I have been drowning in this album. Iāve
never wrote more songs. Iāve never took
it more serious and Iām probably gonna
release more music this year than Iāve
ever released in a year of my career. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'
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Trump Gag Order in Hush Money Case , to Stay in Effect.
On May 30, Donald Trump was convicted
on 34 counts of fraud connected to
Stormy Daniels hush money payments.
Prior to the beginning of the trial,
Judge Juan Merchan issued a gag order.
On June 18, it was revealed that the New York Court of Appeals has declined to hear the former president's gag order appeal, CNN reports.
According to Trump's attorneys, the
hush money case puts forth āsubstantial constitutional questions of the highest importance.ā.
This Gag Order restricts President
Trumpās core political speech on matters
of central importance at the height of
his Presidential campaign, where
he is the leading candidate, , Donald Trump's attorneys, via appeals filing.
... and thus it violates the fundamental
right of every American voter to hear
from the leading candidate for
President on matters of
enormous public importance, Donald Trump's attorneys, via appeals filing.
Another avenue in which Trump may
have his case heard would be to file a
motion for leave to appeal, CNN reports.
He has 30 days to do so.
Once filed, New York's highest court will revisit whether to hear the case. .
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg urged the New York Court of Appeals to dismiss Trump's latest request, .
saying that he has a āwell-documented history of leveling threatening, inflammatory, and denigrating remarks against trial participants.ā
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Basic LGBTQIA+ Terms , to Learn in Honor of, Pride Month.
Every June, people around the world come together to celebrate
the LGBTQIA+ community and honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising.
The Stonewall Uprising, which occurred in Manhattan, was a
tipping point for the United Statesā Gay Liberation Movement. .
In honor of this year's Pride Month, here are
some basic LGBTQIA+ terms to learn. .
(L)GBTQIA,
Lesbian, Women who are predominantly attracted to other women.
L(G)BTQIA,
Gay, People who are attracted to other people of the same gender. .
LG(B)TQIA,
Bisexual, People who aren't exclusively attracted to people of one particular gender.
LGB(T)QIA,
Transgender, People who identify differently from the sex assigned to them at birth.
LGBT(Q)IA,
Queer, An umbrella term for the whole community.
LGBTQ(I)A,
Intersex, People born with sexual anatomy outside of the strict gender binary.
LGBTQI(A),
Asexual, People that experience little to no sexual attraction toward other people.
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Ally, Someone who is actively
supportive of LGBTQIA+ people.
Coming Out, The process through which a person acknowledges, accepts and
shares their sexual orientation or gender identity with others. .
Pansexual, A person who experiences emotional, romantic or
sexual attraction to people of any gender. .
Non-binary, A person who doesn't exclusively identify
with the male or female gender.
Gender Identity, How a person perceives and identifies themself. This can be
the same or different from the sex they were assigned at birth. .
Gender Binary, Considered an outdated system by many, gender is
assigned to two strict categories: male or female. .
Gender Dysphoria, Significant distress that is caused when a person's gender
identity doesn't align with their assigned birth gender. .
Gender Expression, The external appearance of one's gender identity which may
or may not conform to socially-defined norms. .
Gender-fluid, A person who has a fluid or unfixed gender identity
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