Merit Street Media

Judge weighs merits of lawsuit alleging 'Real Housewives' creators abused cast member

New York — The lawyer for a former cast member of the “Real Housewives of New York” told a federal judge Thursday that the First Amendment cannot...

Some economists say Trump's plans won't lower grocery bills

U.S. — Americans are fed up with the price of food, and many are looking to President-elect Donald Trump to lower their grocery bills.

Minnesota man freed after 16 years behind bars for murder prosecutors say he didn’t commit

Minnesota — After serving 16 years behind bars, a Minnesota man was released from prison after a judge vacated his murder conviction for a crime...

Suicides in US military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend

Washington — Suicides in the U.S. military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend that the Pentagon has struggled to abate, according to a...

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback

Park City, Utah — Lindsey Vonn is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team, she announced Thursday, intending to race again at age 40 —...

LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over Grizzlies

Los Angeles — LeBron James had 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat...

With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT

Milwaukee — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers wasn’t sure it was a good thing that Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 of the team’s 24 first-quarter...

Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130

San Antonio — Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 50 points in a performance that left his San Antonio teammates and the opposition in awe.

The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with help from Sandy Hook families

U.S. — The satirical news publication The Onion won the bidding for Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, backed by families of Sandy Hook...