Usa new news - Part 1399

Britney Spears Revealed Why Performing ‘I’m a Slave 4 U’ With a Snake Was Terrifying

Long before Miley Cyrus twerked, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/britney-spears/”>Britney Spears</a> shocked everyone at the MTV Video Music Awards by <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/madonna-reacted-britney-spears-asked-song.html/”>performing “I’m a Slave 4 U”</a> with a snake on her shoulders. The performance was not as simple as it appeared. …

Courtney Williams and Alanna Smith are two that got away in Sky’s free agency hunt

Free agency always includes the factor of risk versus reward. However, certain general managers amplify that ratio for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes, it’s a desire to avoid a rebuild. Other times, it’s to prevent a franchise player from requesting …

Highland Park shooting victim’s family sues Smith & Wesson

The family of a Waukegan man killed at Highland Park’s 2022 Fourth of July parade is suing gun maker Smith & Wesson, alleging it marketed an AR-15-style weapon to teenagers despite its use in mass shootings. The lawsuit was filed …

3 swimmers rescued, 1 missing in Lake Michigan near Evanston

The Evanston Fire Department called off a search hours after a swimmer went missing near Lighthouse Beach on Sunday night, officials said. First responders arrived at the beach about 4 p.m. after a distress call came in regarding four swimmers …

Man shot, wounded in Roseland

A man was shot and wounded in Roseland on Sunday afternoon, Chicago police said. A man, 37, was in the 10400 block of South Wabash Avenue about 4:07 p.m. when a person approached and shot at him, police said. The …

The 95% Muslim country that has banned the hijab

You might not expect a country with a 95% Muslim population to ban the hijab but that’s exactly what happened in Tajikistan last week. The central Asian nation’s parliament has approved a bill to outlaw the hijab, describing it as …

Gelof’s historic home run can’t prevent another Oakland A’s loss

PHOENIX — Zack Gelof hit the 9,000th home run in Oakland history, a tying solo drive in the fifth inning Sunday that wound up being a mere historical footnote as the A’s dropped a 5-1 decision to the Diamondbacks. Gelof’s …

Olympics: How Scotts Valley wrestler Dom Parrish overcame family tragedy to rise up U.S. wrestling ranks

Dom Parrish’s path from Scotts Valley to the Olympics started on a trampoline. She was 3 when her dad, Mike, and mom, Susan, decided a 14-foot trampoline would be fun for the whole family. Living on 16 acres nestled in …

Simone Biles secures third trip to the Olympics after breezing to victory at U.S. trials

By Will Graves The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics and the white-hot spotlight that comes with it. The gymnastics superstar earned a third trip to her sport’s biggest stage by cruising to victory …

U.S. trials: Simone Biles secures third trip to the Olympics after breezing to victory

Simone Biles competes on the uneven bars at the United States Gymnastics Olympic Trials on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Simone Biles competes on the uneven bars at the United States Gymnastics Olympic Trials on Sunday, …

Angel City FC falls behind in the first half and can’t recover in loss to Orlando

Angel City FC defender Gisele Thompson moves the ball up the pitch against the Orlando Pride during the first half of an NWSL match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Orlando Pride won 3-0. (Photo …

Top Center Spurns Lakers for $30 Million Deal With Wizards

Another target fell off the free agency big board for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, as Jonas Valanciunas signed with the Washington Wizards. Valanciunas was mentioned among the players the Lakers could target if LeBron James agreed to take …

Maple Leafs’ $5.5 Million Forward ‘Priced’ Himself Out Of Toronto: Report

Tyler Bertuzzi will not be returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs after playing one season with the team, according to NHL insider Darren Dreger. Bertuzzi signed a one-year deal worth $5.5 million deal with the Maple Leafs on July 2, …

Britney Spears Revealed What It Was Like Performing ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’ With Michel Jackson

<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/britney-spears/”>Britney Spears</a> has worked with countless legends, like when she performed “The Way You Make Me Feel” <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/madonna-britney-spears-kiss-inspired-michael-jackson.html/”>with Michael Jackson</a>. Here’s a look at what Spears thought about the experience and how “The Way You Make Me …

Duggar Family Critics Think the Duggar Family’s Social Media Movements Point to Trouble

<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/duggar-family/”>The Duggar family</a> appears to be in a state of flux. After two years of relative quiet and stability from the former reality TV stars, things are changing, and they are changing quickly. Several Duggar family members have …

That Taylor Swift Selfie Is Helping Prince William and Kate Middleton

Thanks, Taylor Swift! <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/prince-william/”>Prince William</a> and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/kate-middleton/”>Kate Middleton</a> are getting a big boost after the Grammy winner posed for a royal selfie at her London, England, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-fed-eras-tour-team-worlds-most-prized-ham-outrageously-priced-dishes.html/”>“Eras” tour</a> concert. Research shows the photo of the Prince …

Sky held to five points in fourth-quarter meltdown against Lynx

The Sky suffered a collapse of epic proportions Sunday at Wintrust Arena. They had a nine-point lead in the final minutes of the third quarter, and a much-needed win against a top-three team was within reach. Then, they crumbled under …

Lakers agree to new deal to bring back Max Christie as free agency starts off slowly

In previous years, it was customary for several already-agreed-to contracts to be revealed as soon as the NBA’s free agency officially started. That wasn’t the case this year. Many teams agreed to new deals with their free agents as part …

With England survival at stake, Jude Bellingham creates one of the great moments of Euro 2024

England’s Harry Kane, left, celebrates with Jude Bellingham after scoring his side’s second goal during a round of sixteen match between England and Slovakia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Sunday, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) …

Disneyland rescues 20 riders stuck on Incredicoaster in scorching heat

Disneyland handed out umbrellas to riders stuck on the Incredicoaster at Disney California Adventure for more than an hour amid a scorching heat wave while rescue crews freed 20 people stranded on the 120-foot-tall roller coaster. Disneyland employees in safety …

Andre Drummond Sends Message After Leaving Bulls for 76ers in Free Agency

The Chicago Bulls had a trade in place at the deadline. It would have shipped two-time All-Star big man Andre Drummond to the Philadelphia 76ers. Chicago backed out at the last minute, choosing to push for the postseason. The Bulls …

NFL Best Team Win Total Bets

With the NFL season still a few months away, anticipation is building for the upcoming football action. Here are some early predictions for NFL win total bets. NFL Team Win Total Bets Carolina Panthers to Win Over 4.5 Games (-120, …

Spurs Sign 12-Time All-Star ‘to Help Elevate’ Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs wasted no time finding Victor Wembanyama a floor general. Chris Paul is joining the team, on a one-year, $11 million deal. Chris Haynes was first with reports of the agreement. Free agent star Chris Paul intends …

76ers Star Joel Embiid’s Tweet Foreshadows Massive Paul George News

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid tweeted “Here we go!!!” at the start of the NBA free agency on June 30. Shortly after ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported their top target Paul George is not returning to the Los Angeles Clippers. HERE …

Bulls Targeted $26M Champ in Failed Zach LaVine Trade Offer: Report

The Chicago Bulls have remained ambitious in their pursuit of potential takers for Zach LaVine in a trade. Despite a report from NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson that they were potentially ready to come down from an asking price that …

Maple Leafs’ Forward ‘Has No Plans to Re-Sign’ As He Asks For A Trade: Report

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson has asked for a trade, according to NHL insider Chris Johnston. Robertson is a pending restricted free agent after completing his three-year $2.56 million deal, which was his entry-level contract after being drafted in …

‘My least favorite holiday’: Bay Area fire crews brace for annual Fourth of July dangers

Some Bay Area communities allow the use of so-called “safe and sane” fireworks such as hand-held sparklers around July Fourth, even as most ban anything other than professional, licensed shows. The devices are offered as an alternative to illegal fireworks, which …

Chris Paul to sign with Spurs: reports

Veteran point guard Chris Paul is set to sign with the San Antonio Spurs, according to multiple reports. Paul, 39, spent one season with the Warriors, who acquired him before last season in the Jordan Poole trade. The transaction amounted …

Mariska Hargitay Cried Every Time She Had to Do This on ‘Law & Order SVU’

<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/law-and-order-svu/”>Law & Order SVU</a> star had plenty of <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/mariska-hargitay-shared-law-order-svu-episode-terrifying-surrender-benson.html/”>emotional moments on the show</a>. But she once took up a new job on the set behind the scenes. And it left Hargitay beyond stressed every time. <h2 class=”wp-block-heading” …

How Britney Spears Felt When She Sang ‘Walk This Way’ With Aerosmith

<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/britney-spears/”>Britney Spears</a> turned some heads by covering <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/the-three-stooges-inspired-aerosmiths-walk-this-way.html/”>Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way”</a> with the one and only Steven Tyler. She revealed what the experience was like. Interestingly, “Walk This Way” was a hit twice. <h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-what-britney-spears-thought-of-performing-aerosmith-s-walk-this-way”>What Britney …

Britney Spears and Sia Wrote a Song About God Together

<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/britney-spears/”>Britney Spears</a> is a dance-pop singer first and foremost, but she <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/why-rihanna-didnt-record-sias-no-1-hit-cheap-thrills.html/”>teamed up with Sia</a> to create something a little different. The tune they made together is about God and it refers to God by an unusual …

Britney Spears’ ‘3’ Has a Scandalous Meaning

<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/britney-spears/”>Britney Spears</a>‘ “3” has a dance beat that’s so good it’s easy to ignore the lyrics. With “3,” <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/the-mistranslation-that-inspired-britney-spears-baby-one-more-time.html/”>the “… Baby One More Time” star</a> took her sexual image to a whole new level. Here’s a look …

‘My least favorite holiday’: Bay Area fire crews brace for annual Fourth of July dangers

Some Bay Area communities allow the use of so-called “safe and sane” fireworks such as hand-held sparklers around July Fourth, even as most ban anything other than professional, licensed shows. The devices are offered as an alternative to illegal fireworks, which …

Chris Paul to sign with Spurs: reports

Veteran point guard Chris Paul is set to sign with the San Antonio Spurs, according to multiple reports. Paul, 39, spent one season with the Warriors, who acquired him before last season in the Jordan Poole trade. The transaction amounted …

Octavia’s Bookshelf was in trouble. So owner Nikki High asked for help on Instagram

Octavia’s Bookshelf owner Nikki High was sobbing as she posted a message to Instagram. The bookstore, which opened to long lines of customers in February 2023, was in debt and in trouble. “We need a lifeline,” High wrote, referring potential …

Warriors Decline $215 Million Star Trade for Chris Paul Before Waiving Him: Report

Chris Paul turned out to be just a one-year rental for the Golden State Warriors as they waived him on June 30 after they nixed a deal that would have netted them a former two-time NBA All-Star. According to Chris …

Nuggets Starter to Bolt for Magic on $66 Million Deal in Free Agency: Report

After weeks of rumors, the Denver Nuggets are officially losing starting shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Orlando Magic. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a three-year, $66 million contract with the Magic. NBA free agent …