Обзор новостей спорта и культуры: Кэмерон Бринк, обсуждение «Звездных войн» и инцидент в MLB
В преддверии начала регулярного сезона WNBA внимание привлекли фотографии Кэмерон Бринк в джунглях. Помимо этого, баскетболистка сделала заявление, в котором упомянула о наличии маркетинговых привилегий у светловолосых белых игроков и выразила обеспокоенность тем, что атлеты с выдающимися показателями не всегда получают должную поддержку от брендов.В сфере развлечений данные Nielsen по итогам 4 мая показали низкую популярность сиквелов «Звездных войн»: ни один из фильмов трилогии Disney не вошел в список самых просматриваемых проектов франшизы. В мире спорта также зафиксирован инцидент в матче между командами «Бостон Ред Сокс» и «Детройт Тайгерс». Обсуждение эпизода, связанного с возможной провокацией при подаче питчера Вальдеса в сторону Тревора Стори, вызвало разные оценки среди спортивных обозревателей.Кроме того, премьер-министр Италии Джорджа Мелони опубликовала в социальных сетях изображение, созданное искусственным интеллектом, чтобы проиллюстрировать возможности и риски современных технологий. В завершение новостей упоминается предстоящее воссоединение ведущих Скипа Бейлиса и Стивена А. Смита в программе «First Take».
Cameron Brink explores the jungle in a bikini before WNBA tip, Italian PM posts some thirst & woke Star Wars!
Second Hump Day of May? Sure, why not?! We're rolling right now. The days are longer. The weather is heating up. Summer is knocking at the door.You know what? Let's do a quick check of the calendar before we get this class going. We've got ...Whew. I mean, who has it better than us today? Nobody. Not one single body. Let's roll.Welcome to a Hump Day Nightcaps — the one where Cameron Brink plays in the jungle ahead of the WNBA regular season opener. As one does, of course.What else? I've got Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni posting some (fake) thirst, the Red Sox and Tigers broadcasts viewed last night's near-brawl VERY differently, and how much would it take to get you to watch this Friday's "First Take" reunion with Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith?I honestly don't know that I'd do it for $1,000. I'm not kidding.MELISSA JOAN HART PULLS OUT PRINCESS LEIA THROWBACKS FOR STAR WARS DAYOK, grab you a lightsaber and settle in for a quick Hump Day 'Cap!This is a few days late, but whatever. I was off yesterday, so we're doing it now.After this class on Monday, I wrote about how nobody is watching Disney's Star Wars sequel trilogy. Nobody. Nielsen came out with the most-streamed Star Wars movies and shows for last May 4th, and none of the sequels made the list. Not one.I realize this is a niche topic, so feel free to skip on down to Cameron Brink if you don't care. I won't be offended. But, I am curious from our Star Wars fans in class ... where exactly do you think the franchise went off the rails? I ask because some radio show in St. Louis read my story, and now they're having me on the actual air at 2:30 p.m. today to talk about it.Bold move by them, I know.Anyway, I assume I'll talk about how terrible the final two installments were (that's an understatement), and how, frankly, exhausting the characters became. Remember that one time John Boyega, who played Finn, whined about how Disney didn't do his black character justice?Yeah, that's probably when they lost me. What about you? Let me know!OK, let's go ahead and start class with Cameron Brink spending her final WNBA offseason days in the jungle doing jungle things:That's how you get geared up for a big WNBA season, boys and girls. Take notes! You throw on your finest cheetah-print bikini, and get to work. Just like Michael Jordan did back in the '90s, I assume.Brink, by the way, wasn't done. Did y'all see what she said this week? No? Well, buddy, take a seat and settle in for some A+ virtue-signaling!CAITLIN CLARK, WHITE PRIVILEGE AND ME"I’ve tried to be vocal about this and acknowledge there’s such a privilege, marketing-wise, being white and blonde," Brink told the same outlet that journeyed to the jungle with her. "It does really bother me seeing athletes and players who are consistently putting up crazy stat lines and not being rewarded by brands."Tough life for Cameron Brink. She's tall, blonde, hot, and getting paid to play basketball. All because she's white. Thoughts and prayers to all the white athletes out there going through it today. Sad.Amazing.It's all just amazing. And, of course, exhausting. They just don't ever stop, do they? Cameron Brink isn't the first one to bitch and moan about her terrible "white privilege" in the WNBA, either. Folks forget that Caitlin Clark literally bent the knee a few years ago!Remember this one?Can't believe it's been 18 months since that moment! What a throwback. What a time to be alive. Caitlin got the memo, and so did Cameron. Oh well. The WNBA is nothing if not consistent, I guess.OK, let's rapid-fire this Hump Day class into a big Hump Day Night because I've got to get ready to push the boundaries of FM radio in the Midwest.JENA SIMS PICKS OUT HER PGA CHAMPIONSHIP BIKINI, KAY ADAMS SUCKS DOWN SOME FRIES & NFL DRAFT WAGS!First up? Speaking of white privilege, how much would it take you to watch Friday's "First Take" reunion with Skip and Stephen A. Smith?Remember the old days of "First Take"? I'm talking the "Cold Pizza" days. They were great. The best. But then these two got in the same room, and it became just insufferable. It was just constant yelling about Tim Tebow, LeBron or the Cowboys.Skip did have some absolute BANGERS, though:God, those were the days.Next? Let's head to the diamond before getting on outta here!What world are those two Tigers dudes living in?! How can they act THAT shocked by the ejection?For those who weren't locked in on the Sox-Tigers game last night (most of you), Valdez gave up 10 runs and three homers, including back-to-back shots right before that pitch. The Sox — the TERRIBLE Red Sox — rocked him all night long.And then he hit Trevor Story in between the numbers with a four-seam fastball, which he rarely throws. And they couldn't figure out if it was intentional or not?OK. Sure thing, fellas!That's it for today. Good Hump Day, everyone. Here's Italian PM Giorgia Meloni posting a fake picture of herself in some lingerie to warn about the dangers of AI."I must admit that whoever created them, at least in the attached case, has also improved me quite a bit."Amazing.OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. (roughly, we’re not robots).Let's hear it, Star Wars fans. Email me at Zach.Dean@OutKick.com.
Несмотря на снижение рейтингов и растущую обеспокоенность войной с Ираном, Дональд Трамп продемонстрировал политическую силу в штате Индиана.
News24 | Trump reminds Republicans it is still his party
— US President Donald Trump is demonstrating that he still holds a firm grip on Republicans despite sinking poll numbers and mounting unease over the Iran war - delivering a bruising primary-night display of political strength in the midwestern state of Indiana.
Медицинский самолет с пассажирами круизного судна, пострадавшего от хантавируса, приземлился на Канарских островах. Второй рейс направляется в Нидерланды.
News24 | SEE | Virus-hit cruise ship evacuees head to Europe
— A medical plane that left Cape Verde following the evacuation of a cruise ship hit by the hantavirus landed in Spain’s Canary Islands on Wednesday, while a second flight headed for the Netherlands.
Неожиданный визит понтифика вызвал глубокие эмоции у духовенства южного региона Ливана.
Pope Leo surprises priests in southern Lebanon with message of peace
— The holy men were visibly moved by the unexpected encounter
Исследователи пытаются выяснить, как разовый прием психоделиков влияет на структуру мозга, на фоне указа президента США об ускорении доступа к этим веществам.
Scientists work to discover how a single psychedelic trip may cause physical changes in the brain
— President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month directing the FDA to accelerate access to psychedelics
На фоне серии нападений на евреев британские политики начали взаимные обвинения перед местными выборами.
Politicians cast blame over antisemitic incidents in the U.K.
— After a spate of attacks on Jews in Britain, politicians there are accusing each other of antisemitism ahead of local elections.
Новые официальные рекомендации в Уэльсе призывают сотрудников детских учреждений фиксировать и передавать правоохранительным органам случаи проявления расизма среди детей в возрасте до 12 лет.
UK nurseries told to report ‘racist’ toddlers to police
— Welsh childcare workers have been told to report ‘racist incidents’ by toddlers to police, according to new government-backed guidance Read Full Article at RT.com
Израиль нанес авиаудар по району Харет-Хрейк в пригороде Бейрута, целью которого стал командир элитного подразделения «Аль-Ридван» группировки «Хезболла».
Israel strikes Beirut suburbs, threatening already shaky ceasefire
— The airstrike on the Haret Hreik neighborhood targeted the leader of the Radwan forces, Hezbollah’s elite and battle-hardened fighting unit, Israeli authorities said.
Известный сторонник движения MAGA заявил, что не намерен участвовать в процессе раскрытия секретных документов о неопознанных летающих объектах.
MAGA influencer embarrassed by infamous Epstein binder photo said he won’t help with release of Trump’s UFO files
— ‘If someone tries to hand me a binder, I will let it fall to the ground,’ he wrote on X
Победитель Кентукки Дерби, жеребец Golden Tempo, не примет участия в Preakness Stakes. Тренер приняла решение сосредоточиться на подготовке к Belmont Stakes, чтобы обеспечить лошади полноценный отдых.
Golden Tempo to skip Preakness Stakes, ending Triple Crown bid as trainer cites long-term health
— Golden Tempo, the 23-1 longshot Kentucky Derby winner, will not run in the Preakness Stakes as trainer Cherie DeVaux eyes the Belmont instead.
Никола Саркози не будет отбывать наказание с использованием электронного браслета по делу о незаконном финансировании его предвыборной кампании 2012 года.
France’s ex-president Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence
— Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will not serve time with an electronic ankle tag as punishment for illegal funding of his 2012 re-election bid, an informed source said Wednesday.Sarkozy, 71, has faced a raft of accusations since leaving office after a single term from 2007 to 2012. He has denied all allegations in all cases.Last year, he became modern France’s first-ever president to go to jail, serving 20 days in a case related to alleged Libyan funding in his 2007 election campaign....
Министерство внутренней безопасности США выразило протест против единогласного решения Совета по помилованию Миннесоты в отношении гражданина Лаоса. Ведомство предупреждает, что это решение может помешать исполнению приказа о депортации.
DHS blasts Minnesota board for unanimously pardoning illegal immigrant convicted of 3 assaults
— DHS blasts Minnesota officials after the state's Board of Pardons unanimously voted to pardon an illegal immigrant facing a deportation order.
На фоне сигналов Дональда Трампа о прогрессе в переговорах с Тегераном, израильские официальные лица и эксперты обозначили ключевые требования для достижения устойчивого мира.
What Israel wants from an Iran peace deal: No enrichment, missile limits and strict enforcement
— Israel wants Iran to stop enrichment, dismantle underground nuclear sites, restrict missiles, and cut ties to Hamas and Hezbollah, experts say.
В США возникли разногласия по поводу заявления о крайне низкой доле работников по визам категории H-1B в структуре занятости.
'Comparing H-1B workers...': Row over claim visa holders are less than 0.5% of US jobs
Рост популярности лекарств группы GLP-1 в США влияет на рынок готовой еды.
Weight loss drugs have ushered in a new era of frozen TV dinners
— Nearly one in five American adults haved used a GLP-1 at some point — and a large number of them for weight loss
Президент ДР Конго заявил о готовности баллотироваться на третий срок в случае одобрения народом через референдум.
Tshisekedi hints at possible rule beyond second term
— In tonight's edition, Félix Tshisekedi says that he would accept a third term “if the people” want it, following a constitutional referendum. Also, a French court orders the resumption of an investigation into accusations that the widow of Rwanda's ex-president Juvenal Habyarimana was involved in the 1994 genocide. And new allegations of secret detentions and abuse are emerging from Burkina Faso, where authorities are accused of holding a prominent investigative journalist in a covert facility.
Умер медиамагнат Тэд Тернер, основатель CNN, TNT и TBS. Его деятельность превратила WCW в главного конкурента WWF и изменила индустрию телевидения.
Ted Turner and legacy of WCW: How he revolutionized wrestling, created nWo, and challenged Vince McMahon
— Ted Turner, the media mogul behind CNN, TNT, and TBS, has died at 87. He transformed professional wrestling by turning WCW into a national rival to WWF, launching Monday Nitro and the nWo era. Turner’s hands-off approach, cultural insight, and media empire permanently reshaped wrestling and television. He is survived by five children, 14 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Сотрудники иммиграционной службы задержали персонал судна прямо на глазах у пассажиров во время стоянки лайнера в порту.
ICE agents storm Disney cruise docked in California and arrest multiple staff in front of passengers: reports
— Crew members were still wearing their Disney uniforms when they were escorted away from the boat with their hands zip-tied behind their backs, reports say
Правозащитники заявляют о резком росте числа приведений в исполнение смертных приговоров в последние месяцы.
Iran steps up executions of prisoners under cover of war
— Human rights experts note a "horrific escalation" of executions in Iran in recent months.
Феномен Эль-Ниньо способен спровоцировать экстремальные погодные условия в Америке, включая усиление штормов и аномальную температуру.
Wet, Hot American Summer: Why this year’s El Niño could bring storms and record temperatures
— Under expected conditions, 2026 and 2027 could be among the warmest years on record
Дональд Трамп обсудил с бойцом UFC Джастином Гейджи ситуацию вокруг военного противостояния США и Ирана.
Trump leans on UFC fighter to support his Iran war stance: ‘We’re in good shape’
— Trump turned to UFC fighter Justin Gaethje for his opinion on the state of the U.S. war with Iran