‘Is it his time? Yes! At long last!’ As broadcast great Jim Nantz uttered another iconic Masters call, Phil Mickelson jumped for joy as he finally realised his Augusta dream 20 years ago today. All
In February, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Donald Trump’s claim that a U.S. president enjoys “absolute immunity.” According to one of Trump’s attorneys, that even includes the right to order Seal Team Six to murder a political opponent. As ridiculous as those claims may be, and as scary as it is for the court to give them consideration, absolute immunity isn’t the only absolute Trump believes he is due. During the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, as governors acted to protect their states,...
Nineteen years ago, a young man named Jawed Karim uploaded the first ever video on YouTube. Titled ‘Me at the zoo’, the 19 second clip features Karim standing in front of elephants at the San Diego Zoo. Interestingly, the video, which was shot by Karim’s friends, was taken just a few months before YouTube’s public launch in May 2005. Despite its low quality, the video went on to revolutionise the digital scene. In 2006, tech giant Google acquired the platform for a whopping $1.65 billion, while...
On April 19, 1999, Microsoft first revealed the IntelliMouse Explorer. It was the first home PC mouse with an optical sensor and paved the way for a new era in PC mice that continues today.
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For many of us who knew about Pat Tillman, April 22 remains a day of deep sadness. On that day 20 years ago, he was killed by friendly fire at a rocky outcropping in a place called Spera, Afghanistan. Now it’s a day to remember him and to ponder a nation’s lost opportunity. Tillman wasn’t just a soldier serving his country. He was also a national symbol of patriotism. The lead-up to his death was the stuff of national headlines. The aftermath was the stuff of national disgrace. He was 27 when he...
Peter Haswell would buy his victims gifts, tickets to sporting events and “generously” give money to the boys’ parents in order to get close to their children. The 71-year-old was due to stand trial after initially denying any wrongdoing, but changed his pleas to guilty on the day the trial was due to start. He admitted sexual activity with a child and two indecent assaults, dated between 1998 and 2006 and involved boys aged between six and 15. He was jailed for seven-and-a-half years at Leeds...
TORONTO - Postmedia Network Canada Corp. reported a net loss of $20.1 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $20.8 million a year earlier as its revenue
Donald Trump's first criminal trial, Day One Catch up on the first day of Trump’s first of four criminal trials. Donald Trump's Gettysburg Address It’s truly amazing how much wrong Trump can pack into a 50-second speech. Trump’s supposed advantage with Latinos isn’t all that it seems Conventional wisdom might be wrong again. Who could have guessed that? Cartoon: Toppling Lady Justice Keep it up, GOP. 4 years ago: Trump claims 'ultimate' and 'total' authority Well, it’s not like he...
On this day in Hip Hop history, Queens legend Nas released the video for his hit single, “Hate Me Now.” Although the song may be a fan favorite, the video came with a lot more controversy than any music video should. Shot by Hype Williams, the video features the crucifixion of Christ with Nasir himself […] The post Today In Hip Hop History: Nas Released The Controversial Visuals For ‘Hate Me Now’ 25 Years Ago first appeared on The Source.
On this day in Hip Hop history, the cult classic comedy Friday soundtrack was released by 550 Music and Epic Records. The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, where it stood for two weeks, and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop chart, where it stood for six weeks. The album was just […] The post Today In Hip Hop History: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for ‘Friday’ Dropped 29 Years Ago first appeared on The Source.