RNC accuses Secret Service of ignoring security concerns around party convention in Milwaukee

The Republican National Committee is accusing the US Secret Service of ignoring its security concerns surrounding the party’s July convention in Milwaukee, warning that the agency was putting the event at risk. The convention, slated for July
Bipartisan border bill fails to advance in Senate for second time

A bipartisan border security bill failed to advance on the Senate floor on Thursday for a second time. Republicans first blocked earlier this year after former President Donald Trump came out publicly against it; the measure fell
Edmonton Oilers beat Dallas Stars in 2nd OT to win Game 1 of Western Conference Final

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars in second overtime with a score of 3-2 on Thursday, to take an 1-0 series lead in the Western Conference Final. Connor McDavid redirected a centering pass from Evan Bouchard
Boston Celtics defeat Indiana Pacers 126-110 to take 2-0 series lead

The Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals with a 126-110 win on Thursday night to take a 2-0 series lead. Boston led for most of the game with Jaylen
Cassie Ventura breaks silence, thanks supporters after Diddy assault video surfaces

Cassie Ventura is speaking out for the first time following the release of a 2016 video that showed her being physically abused by ex-boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs. On Thursday, May 23, Ventura thanked her supporters in a
Lenoir City Council hears proposal for 2024-2025 annual budget.
By SHELBY POWELL spowell@newstopicnews.com The city of Lenoir held its regular city council meeting on Tuesday, May 21, at 6 p.m., during which the city council briefly discussed a number of projects, awarded contracts, and presented the
Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica Ball’ concert special to premiere May 25 on HBO

Lady Gaga‘s long-awaited Chromatica Ball concert special will finally air this month following a two-year wait. An HBO concert special based on Gaga’s 2022 “Chromatica Ball” tour will premiere on the network on Saturday, May 25at 8 p.m. ET/PT