October 20, 2023 Skinny sumo wrestlers? Height and weight requirements are dropped by sport's governing body Potential sumo wrestlers will no longer have to reach minimum height and weight requirements as the sport struggles to recruit new wrestlers, according to The Japan Sumo Association.
October 20, 2023 Biden admin urges major funding increases for aid to Ukraine, Israel and Gaza civilians The Biden administration requests emergency funds for Ukraine, Israel, and enhanced border security, urging bipartisan support for national priorities.
October 20, 2023 Laphonza Butler says she won't run to permanently fill Dianne Feinstein's seat Laphonza Butler, appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, declines to seek a full Senate term, citing a quest for personal clarity and a cautious approach to campaigning.
October 20, 2023 Jim Banks calls for Appropriations Chair Kay Granger to 'lose her gavel' over opposition to Jordan Rep. Jim Banks slammed House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger for voting against GOP speaker nominee Jim Jordan, who lost his second ballot for the speakership Wednesday.
October 20, 2023 Meet the American who gave us Nashville hot chicken, Thornton Prince, man of many passions Thornton Prince was a legendary Nashville lothario who was served a plate of insanely hot fried chicken as revenge by a crossed lover. It's now known as Nashville hot chicken.
October 20, 2023 House hardline conservatives have no regrets after ousting McCarthy, blast 'speaker light' proposal The House Republicans who ousted Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the speakership were pressed on whether they felt responsible for the possible Democrat-backed deal to expand the interim speaker's power.
October 19, 2023 Republicans outraged by Rashida Tlaib's 'vile' anti-Israel rhetoric: 'She has no business' serving in Congress Republican lawmakers Mike Lawler, Tim Scott and Marco Rubio call out Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib for spreading "lies" about Israel striking a Gaza hospital.
October 19, 2023 Former NFL player says playing on turf fields felt like 'car crashes' Lorenzo Alexander spent 15 years in the NFL, so he played his fair share of games on artificial turf. He told OutKick playing on natural grass resulted in much softer landings.
October 19, 2023 Senate prepares for Biden to send supplemental funding request with Israel, Ukraine aid The Biden administration plans to submit an emergency funding request for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan to the Senate this week, Sen. Chuck Schumer said Thursday.
October 19, 2023 Sen Daines wants the $6 billion in Iranian assets to be used for Israeli defense Sen. Steve Daines has proposed reallocating $6 billion in Iranian assets to Israel's defense, aiming to aid in countering Iran-backed Hamas.