Brittney Griner Says She Contemplated Dying By Suicide During Russian Imprisonment

Connecticut Sun Pressures Caitlin Clark in WNBA Debut and Defeats Indiana Fever

Connecticut Sun Pressures Caitlin Clark , in WNBA Debut and Defeats Indiana Fever. The Sun's home opener on May 14 was sold out for the first time since 2003 as fans gathered to watch Clark in her WNBA debut. But the Sun was ready for college basketball's all-time leading scorer, pressuring her at every move in an attempt to throw her off her game, NBC News reports. . But the Sun was ready for college basketball's all-time leading scorer, pressuring her at every move in an attempt to throw her off her game, NBC News reports. . DiJonai Carrington stuck to Clark like glue, which noticeably frustrated and flustered the 2024 No. 1 draft pick. . Fever coach Christie Sides said that the Sun "had a game plan against her, and it's just going to take some time for her to figure that speed and quickness and physicality out." . Fever coach Christie Sides said that the Sun "had a game plan against her, and it's just going to take some time for her to figure that speed and quickness and physicality out." . We try to rep it and mimic that at our practices with our practice guys as much as we could. But it's just not the same, Christie Sides, Fever coach, via statement. Although Clark was scrambling to find her rhythm, which also led to 10 turnovers, . she still finished the game with 20 points, the most in any WNBA debut. . she still finished the game with 20 points, the most in any WNBA debut. . She also had three assists and two steals. . She also had three assists and two steals. . Also scoring 20 points for the night was DeWanna Bonner, which landed her at "No. 5 on the WNBA's all-time scoring list," NBC News reports. . Also scoring 20 points for the night was DeWanna Bonner, which landed her at "No. 5 on the WNBA's all-time scoring list," NBC News reports. . The Sun walked away with a 92-71 victory. While Clark knows that the experience will provide her "a lot of things to learn from," her coach, teammates and fans have faith that she'll quickly adjust to her new environment. The Fever's home opener will take place May 16 against the New York Liberty at 7 p.m. ET. The Fever's home opener will take place May 16 against the New York Liberty at 7 p.m. ET

Moderators Announced for Biden-Trump Presidential Debate

Moderators Announced , for Biden-Trump Presidential Debate. On May 15, President Biden and former President Trump agreed to debate each other on June 27 and Sept. 10, Politico reports. . On May 15, President Biden and former President Trump agreed to debate each other on June 27 and Sept. 10, Politico reports. . The first debate will air on CNN, and the second one will be shown on ABC News. . CNN has revealed that its debate moderators will be Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. The debate will take place in Atlanta at 9 p.m. EST. There will be no live audience. . The early debates come as both Biden and Trump have declined to "participate in the Commission on Presidential Debates' proposed schedule," Politico reports. The debates will also occur before either candidate formally accepts their respective party's nominations. Meanwhile, the accelerated timeline will prevent any third-party or independent candidate from potentially participating in the debates. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took to X to make his opinion known. Presidents Trump and Biden are colluding to lock America into a head-to-head match-up that 70% say they do not want, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., via X. They are trying to exclude me from their debate because they are afraid I would win. Keeping viable candidates off the debate stage undermines democracy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., via X. By excluding me from the stage, Presidents Biden and Trump seek to avoid discussion of their eight years of mutual failure including deficits, wars, lockdowns, chronic disease, and inflation, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., via X

Kiss Sells Catalog, Brand Name and IP

Kiss Sells Catalog, , Brand Name and IP. Pophouse Entertainment Group has bought the rock band's catalog, brand name and intellectual property in a deal worth over $300 million, ABC News reports. . Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA co-founded Pophouse. When Kiss played their last show in December, they revealed digital avatars of themselves, ABC News reports. Pophouse partnered with George Lucas' company, Industrial Light & Magic, to create the avatar technology. The "ABBA Voyage" show in London featured an entire performance with the Swedish band's digital avatars. ABC News reports that a biopic, documentary and "Kiss experience" are in the works, according to Pophouse CEO Per Sundin. An avatar show is planned for the later part of 2027. Gene Simmons said, "I don't like the word acquisition.". Collaboration is exactly what it’s about. It would be remiss in our inferred fiduciary duty — see what I just did there? — to the thing that we created to abandon it, Gene Simmons, to AP. People might misunderstand and think, ‘OK, now Pophouse is doing that stuff and we’re just in Beverly Hills twiddling our thumbs.’ No, that’s not true. , Gene Simmons, to AP. We’re in the trenches with them. We talk all the time. We share ideas. It’s a collaboration. Paul (Stanley) and I especially, with the band, we’ll stay committed to this. It’s our baby, Gene Simmons, to AP

Sam Bankman-Fried Speaks Out After Sentencing

Sam Bankman-Fried , Speaks Out After Sentencing. The former FTX CEO was sentenced to 25 years in prison on March 28. He was previously convicted of fraud, conspiracy and money laundering. In an exclusive interview with ABC News, the 32-year-old exhibited remorse for his actions, saying, "It's most of what I think about each day.". Bankman-Fried attributed FTX's downfall to many "bad decisions" made in 2022, ABC News reports. . I never thought that what I was doing was illegal. But I tried to hold myself to a high standard, and I certainly didn't meet that standard. , Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News. I've heard and seen the despair, frustration and sense of betrayal from thousands of customers; they deserve to be paid in full, at current price, Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News. That could and should have happened in November 2022, and it could and should happen today. It's excruciating to see them waiting, day after day, Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News. Bankman-Fried went on to say that he's "haunted, every day, by what was lost.". I'd give anything to be able to help repair even part of the damage. I'm doing what I can from prison, but it's deeply frustrating not to be able to do more, Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News. Bankman-Fried plans to appeal based on trial testimony that "greatly misstated what actually happened.". I'd give anything to be out there, trying to make a positive difference in the world, but I know that's not going to happen. I can't help from prison, Sam Bankman-Fried, via statement

Biden Cracks Down on ‘Junk Insurance Plans’

Biden Cracks Down , on ‘Junk Insurance Plans’. On March 28, President Joe Biden announced that a new rule will limit short-term health insurance plans to three months, ABC News reports. . The plans can now only be renewed for up to four months instead of three years that were permitted under former President Donald Trump. . The plans can now only be renewed for up to four months instead of three years that were permitted under former President Donald Trump. . Additionally, short-term plan providers must clearly explain benefit limitations to consumers. . The president really believes the American people do not want to be taken for suckers and junk insurance takes them for suckers, Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser, via statement. Short-term insurance is intended to temporarily serve as a safety net for periods of transition, such as switching jobs or prior to receiving Medicare. However, critics call these plans "junk insurance" because they're often misleading as far as what they actually cover. ABC News reports that the plans aren't required to cover those with preexisting conditions or pay for prescription drugs. In 2018, Trump expanded short-term plans and referred to them as "much less expensive health care at a much lower price.". Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser, said that Trump undermined the Affordable Care Act (ACA) when he allowed insurance companies to sell inadequate short-term plans. Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser, said that Trump undermined the Affordable Care Act (ACA) when he allowed insurance companies to sell inadequate short-term plans. The short-term plan expansion was upheld by an appeals court in 2020

Chick-fil-A Will Start Serving Chicken Treated With Antibiotics

Chick-fil-A Will Start Serving Chicken , Treated With Antibiotics. On its website, the fast food chain said that "serving quality food has always been our priority," . but beginning in spring 2024, the company will "shift from No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) to No Antibiotics Important To Human Medicine (NAIHM).". NAIHM restricts the use of those antibiotics that are important to human medicine and commonly used to treat people, and allows use of animal antibiotics only if the animal and those around it were to become sick, Chick-fil-A, via statement. Chick-fil-A previously pledged "no antibiotics ever" for more than a decade. . The change in policy comes amid projected supply shortages, ABC News reports. . Chick-fil-A highlighted its pledge to use high-quality chicken. saying that it only uses "real, white breast meat with no added fillers, artificial preservatives, steroids -- and no added hormones.". saying that it only uses "real, white breast meat with no added fillers, artificial preservatives, steroids -- and no added hormones.". We established an Animal Wellbeing Council of outside experts, which provides feedback on our policies and practices, Chick-fil-A, via statement. With their input, we are constantly evaluating our approach to animal wellbeing to ensure it is consistent with or exceeds industry standards, Chick-fil-A, via statement