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Four members of Saturday Night Live are leaving the show at the end of this season.

Longtime popular “Saturday Night Live” stars Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney are expected to leave the program, Variety and Deadline reported Friday.

Their last regular appearances will be the final show of the 47th season on Saturday, sources told Deadline, and it may include a group goodbye.

There were no immediate details on why they’re leaving, but most have increasingly taken on new creative projects outside the program.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pete-dav ... a85db0b3f6

I've been a fan of Kate McKinnon and I'll hate to se her go. I like Aidy Bryant and think she's good at playing different characters. I've never been a fan of Pete Davidson so I won't miss him. Kyle Mooney, I don't think I would have noticed he was gone if I hadn't read this article.

Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine’s first war crimes trial since invasion

A Russian soldier was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for killing an unarmed Ukrainian civilian, in the first war crimes trial since Moscow's invasion began three months ago.

The verdict caps days of proceedings in a Kyiv courtroom and could set the stage for a string of other prosecutions for alleged atrocities committed by Russian forces during the conflict.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/russ ... -rcna29628

Airports in New York City Can No Longer Overcharge Travelers for Food and Drinks

New York City has been doing a lot in recent years to improve its three airports—everything from building entire new terminals to modernizing concourses and security checkpoints. But one of the most passenger-friendly changes for airports in New York City was just announced on May 12.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey—which runs LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark airports—announced new price caps for food and drink services in all three airports to prevent concessionaires from gouging travelers. The new policy limits concession prices to the product's “street pricing” outside the airport plus a maximum surcharge of 10 percent, which is meant to compensate for the fact that they face higher operating costs than off-airport dining establishments.

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/airpor ... and-drinks

Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu resigns amid Angel Stadium corruption scandal

Anaheim, California Mayor Harry Sidhu tendered his resignation on Monday amid allegations that he attempted to leverage the proposed sale of Angel Stadium to the Los Angeles Angels in an effort to procure campaign finance donations.

Sidhu was running for re-election in November. Sidhu’s lawyer Paul Meyer announced the mayor's resignation effective Tuesday in a statement that denied any wrongdoing.

https://sports.yahoo.com/anaheim-mayor- ... 49091.html

ap215 wrote: ↑Mon May 23, 2022 11:12 pm Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu resigns amid Angel Stadium corruption scandal

Anaheim, California Mayor Harry Sidhu tendered his resignation on Monday amid allegations that he attempted to leverage the proposed sale of Angel Stadium to the Los Angeles Angels in an effort to procure campaign finance donations.

Sidhu was running for re-election in November. Sidhu’s lawyer Paul Meyer announced the mayor's resignation effective Tuesday in a statement that denied any wrongdoing.

https://sports.yahoo.com/anaheim-mayor- ... 49091.html

Republican.

Seminole County Republican Chair, two others charged in ‘ghost candidate’ case

Seminole County Republican Party Chair Ben Paris, political consultant Eric Foglesong and former independent candidate Jestine Iannotti have been charged in a multi-count indictment alleging election fraud in the 2020 election in Senate District 9.

Iannotti had run in the SD 9 election as an independent candidate in a contest that critics had alleged was a “ghost candidate” maneuver intended to draw votes away from Democratic candidate Patricia Sigman, to aid the election of Republican Jason Brodeur, who won.

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/52 ... date-case/

Aron Stevens Announces His Impending In-Ring Retirement

Aron Stevens appears to be wrapping up his in-ring career.

Stevens, formerly known as Damien Sandow, took to Instagram to announce that his “swan song” will come against former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Trevor Murdoch at the upcoming NWA Alwayz Ready event.

https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/ ... etirement/

Alexa Bliss turns fan in for threats

Alexa Bliss has turned in a fan for threatening to shoot her and her husband Ryan Cabrera.

Bliss has dealt with her share of crazed wrestling fans over the years, and that continued this week when one fan commented on an Instagram post promoting a charity event Bliss and Cabrera are hosting this Friday.

https://www.gerweck.net/2022/05/25/alex ... r-threats/

Harvey Leonard, longtime WCVB StormTeam 5 chief meteorologist, retires Wednesday

NEEDHAM, Mass. — StormTeam 5 chief meteorologist Harvey Leonard, a New England icon widely regarded as one of the country's top meteorologists, is anchoring his last forecast on Wednesday.

Leonard has been part of WCVB StormTeam 5 for two decades and his remarkable career of forecasting weather in New England spans 50 years.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/harvey-leo ... 2/40104388

Republican Wisconsin elections panel member resigns, says Trump lost

A Republican member of the Wisconsin Elections Commission announced his resignation on Wednesday, saying he could no longer effectively serve the party because he believes former President Trump lost the 2020 election.

Dean Knudson, who previously chaired the commission after serving three terms in the state legislature, said the state party did not want him to assume the chair position because of his stance on the election results. The commission was set to consider its leadership for the next term at Wednesday’s meeting, but the group postponed the vote following Knudson’s resignation.

https://thehill.com/news/state-watch/35 ... rump-lost/

Giants manager Gabe Kapler says he will skip national anthem going forward

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler will no longer take the field for the national anthem after the horrific mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas that has sparked new debate over gun control and the role of the police in America.

Speaking with reporters before a game against the Cincinnati Reds, Kapler said he would only start coming out for the anthem if he felt "better about the direction of our country."

https://sports.yahoo.com/giants-manager ... 34050.html

ap215 wrote: ↑Fri May 27, 2022 6:24 pm Giants manager Gabe Kapler says he will skip national anthem going forward

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler will no longer take the field for the national anthem after the horrific mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas that has sparked new debate over gun control and the role of the police in America.

Speaking with reporters before a game against the Cincinnati Reds, Kapler said he would only start coming out for the anthem if he felt "better about the direction of our country."

https://sports.yahoo.com/giants-manager ... 34050.html

FANTASTIC

Libertas wrote: ↑Fri May 27, 2022 8:13 pmFANTASTIC

And unlike with Colin Kaepernick, not one republican, Fox News personality, or conservative pundit will complain about Kapler skipping the National Anthem.

Russia scraps age limit for new troops in Ukraine push

Russia has scrapped its age limit for professional soldiers, paving the way for more civilian experts to be recruited for the Ukraine conflict.

President Vladimir Putin has signed a law enabling people over 40 to enlist for the armed forces. They are expected to be people of normal working age.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61619638

A total waste of time & money.

Judge: No ‘speck’ of proof in Palin’s libel case against NYT

NEW YORK — The judge who presided over Sarah Palin’s libel case against The New York Times denied her request Tuesday for a new trial, saying she failed to introduce “even a speck” of evidence necessary to prove actual malice by the newspaper.

U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff made the assertion in a written decision as he rejected post-trial claims from Palin’s lawyers.

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/3 ... l-00036233

Girardi dismissed; Rob Thomson named interim manager

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies needed to do something to save their latest season of unfulfilled expectations, so on Friday they dismissed Joe Girardi.

Maybe it propels them to the postseason for the first time since 2011.

https://www.mlb.com/phillies/news/joe-g ... es-manager

Country Music Association Fest Bans Confederate Flags For First Time

The Country Music Association has banned all Confederate flags and Confederate “flag imagery of any kind” at its upcoming festival for the first time.

The four-day CMA Fest in Nashville, one of the largest of its kind in the nation, will be held June 9-12 after a two-year suspension due to the COVID pandemic

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/country- ... 84bdd14f6b

Quin Snyder Resigns As Jazz Coach

Quin Snyder has resigned as the head coach of the Utah Jazz after eight seasons, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Snyder had two years left on his deal, including his own option for the final year.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2 ... Jazz-Coach

Despite disappointing exit, Oilers learn valuable lessons from Avalanche

EDMONTON — After a dazzling spring full of lead changes, 15-goal nights, and an offensive display that took us back nearly 40 years to Wayne Gretzky and the boys, the 2022 Edmonton Oilers fell off the fire wagon Monday, fittingly in a thrilling 6-5 overtime loss to Colorado.

Of course, it was.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/de ... avalanche/

Angels fire Joe Maddon: Manager out with team in midst of 12-game losing streak

Mired in the longest single-season losing streak in franchise history, the Los Angeles Angels made a change at manager Tuesday afternoon. The team announced Joe Maddon has been relieved of his duties, and third base coach Phil Nevin will serve as interim manager. Maddon's firing comes on the heels of Angels' 12th straight loss Monday night, a 1-0 defeat to the Boston Red Sox at home.

This is tied for the longest single-season losing streak in franchise history and the second longest losing streak overall, behind a 13-game losing streak spanning the final 12 games in 1988 and the first game in 1989. They were still the California Angels back then.

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/ange ... ng-streak/

The Washington Post fires reporter Felicia Sonmez after a week of feuding publicly with her colleagues

New York (CNN Business) The Washington Post on Thursday fired Felicia Sonmez, the reporter who has been extraordinarily critical of her colleagues and the newspaper's leadership over the last several days, two people familiar with the matter told CNN on Thursday.

The Post's termination notice, a copy of which was seen by CNN, said Sonmez was fired for "misconduct that includes insubordination, maligning your coworkers online and violating The Post's standards on workplace collegiality and inclusivity."

https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/09/media/fe ... index.html

Soccer's Premier League suspends Russian TV deal.

The Premier League has suspended its £43m six-year deal with Russian broadcaster Match TV following the country's invasion of Ukraine.

The deal was due to commence at the start of the 2022-23 season.

However, clubs were informed at Thursday's annual general meeting in Harrogate that the decision had already been taken to suspend the contract.

It is not clear how long the suspension will run for, or whether the contract will eventually be scrapped completely.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61745217

Apple retailer Simply Mac is shutting down

Apple authorized retail and service provider Simply Mac is shutting down after sixteen years of business because of pandemic-related financial difficulties — leaving employees and potentially customers with repairs out in the cold.

In a letter to staff members seen by AppleInsider, and acquired from multiple sources, Simply Mac CEO Rein Voigt said that it is shutting down its operations and terminating all employees effective immediately.

https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/06 ... tting-down

He can join Trump's Truth network if he wants then when Musk concludes his Twitter purchase he'll make his return but for now bye asshole.

Jack Del Rio exits Twitter

The situation that culminated in a six-figure fine for Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio first surfaced with a comment he made on his Twitter account. And now his Twitter account has been deleted.

Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post spotted it. And, indeed, it’s gone.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2 ... s-twitter/

Good call New York i rather have them in the middle of the 2024 Democratic presidential calendar

New York, Nebraska out of the running for early slots on 2024 Democratic presidential calendar

(CNN) Sixteen states and Puerto Rico have been invited to move forward with their applications to hold early Democratic Party presidential nominating contests in 2024, a Democratic National Committee official told CNN on Saturday.

New York, Nebraska and the group Democrats Abroad were the only applicants who didn't make the cut.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/11/politics ... index.html