Freehold native and former baseball pitcher Joe DePugh has passed away at age 75, leaving behind a lasting legacy as the inspiration for Bruce Springsteen’s hit song “Glory Days.” A part-time neighbor of Springsteen’s in Palm Beach County, Florida, DePugh’s life story was forever linked to the iconic musician. DePugh, known for his impressive speedball … Read more
San Antonio won its second straight game in Denver, beating the short-handed Nuggets 113-106 on Wednesday night. Jaylen Pickett recorded his first triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead the Spurs. Harrison Barnes scored 20 points to lead six San Antonio players in double figures. Russell Westbrook had a big game … Read more
A team of researchers from the University of Edinburgh has uncovered a unique discovery on the Isle of Skye – 131 dinosaur footprints that reveal the coexistence of herbivores and carnivores at freshwater lagoons 167 million years ago. The site, Prince Charles’s Point, provides a fascinating insight into the environmental preferences and behaviors of dinosaurs … Read more
Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet made a strong impression in his first start since signing a $170 million, six-year contract. Pitching eight innings shutout the Baltimore Orioles 3-0, he gave up four hits and a walk while striking out eight. This marks his first victory since the offseason trade that sent him from the … Read more
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is at the center of a new furor, known as “Qatargate,” amid allegations that his media advisers worked for Qatar to promote its interests in Israeli news media. The police investigation has renewed calls for Netanyahu’s resignation and has fueled criticism that he is using his power to distract from … Read more
A severe lack of fuel and flour has forced all bakeries in Gaza to close, exacerbating the famine crisis in the strip, according to local authorities. The closures will accelerate the spread of famine, threatening the lives of innocent civilians, particularly children, patients, and the elderly. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed that … Read more
President Donald Trump announced higher-than-expected tariffs on most of America’s trading partners, shocking investors and sending stock markets plummeting. The S&P 500 fell over 4% on Thursday, with Asian and European markets also experiencing sharp declines. The new tariffs, including a 10% base line tariff on all imports, have sparked fears of an economic slowdown … Read more
The Cincinnati Bengals have extended top players Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but the team’s efforts to re-sign linebacker Trey Hendrickson remain stalled. Despite allowing Hendrickson to seek a trade, no deal has been reached as the NFL draft approaches. Executive vice president Katie Blackburn acknowledged that the team is working through the situation, saying … Read more
Val Kilmer had a whirlwind dating history that included some of Hollywood’s most beautiful and famous women, but surprisingly remained single for 20 years. The late actor revealed this in his 2020 memoir “I’m Your Huckleberry,” where he wrote about his relationships with Cher, Carly Simon, Ellen Barkin, Joanne Whalley, Cindy Crawford, Daryl Hannah, and … Read more
Gold prices reached a record high on Wednesday as investors seek safe havens amid uncertainty over tariffs and economic growth. The precious metal has surged about 20% in the first quarter, driven by concerns over inflation and the Trump administration’s unpredictable tariff policy. Analysts at Bank of America predict increased demand for gold this year … Read more