Spending

Watchdog targets taxpayer-funded National Academies over DEI, climate and transgender spending

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A consumer watchdog group accuses the federally funded National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine of using taxpayer money to support DEI, transgender-related and other left-leaning initiatives, according to a new report. Consumer Research has compiled a “Woke Alert” report that outlines what it describes as left-leaning research, workshops and grants from the congressionally authorized … Read more

NYC needs to rein in runaway spending to a tune of $6B even with Albany bailout: Comptroller

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New York City needs to rein in more than $6 billion in out-of-control spending, including massive cuts to the controversial housing voucher program and school funding, the city’s fiscal watchdog said. Even if Albany swoops in to save the city from its budget deficit this year, it still needs to start making cuts to ensure … Read more

KANDI BURRUSS ACCUSES TODD TUCKER OF NOT SPENDING TIME WITH THEIR KIDS AMID ONGOING DIVORCE

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Kandi Burruss is calling out her estranged husband, Todd Tucker, accusing him of playing dad for the camera while spending little real time with their kids behind the scenes. According to new court filings obtained amid the couple’s ongoing divorce, Burruss said Tucker’s frequent social media posts with their children, Ace and Blaze, paint a … Read more

After Spending Time With Madison Keys in Florida Ahead of 2026 Run, Ben Shelton Makes Amusing Admission

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Professional tennis players have begun sharing their monthly recaps on social media as the year draws to a close. Madison Keys posted a collection of December moments from Florida this week, documenting her time away from competition with photos and videos. Among the images she shared was a training session that caught the attention of … Read more

Our Rich People Suck At Spending Money

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Drew Magary’s Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday at Defector during the NFL season. Got something you wanna contribute? Email the Roo. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. I have to start with Bill Belichick. I promise I won’t linger on that washed-up … Read more

Heisman Winner Johnny Manziel Drops Wild NIL ‘Pay Cut’ Bombshell, Mocks Texas A&M’s Spending

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College football legend Johnny Manziel made waves this week after claiming that, had he played in today’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era, he would have made so much money that going to the NFL would’ve been a “pay cut.” Dive into Try out PFSN’s FREE college football playoff predictor, where you can simulate every … Read more

‘Had the Privilege of Spending 7 Figures’ — Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Drops Details on Unveiling of Tom Brady’s Statue

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Most sixth-round picks fade into obscurity. They’re practice squad fodder, special teams contributors if they’re lucky. But when Robert Kraft talks about spending seven figures on a statue, you know this wasn’t just any 199th overall selection. This was Tom Brady, and the Patriots owner just revealed exactly how much they’re willing to spend to … Read more

Michelle Saniei EXPOSES Jesse Lally for Doing Cocaine, Drinking Nonstop, and Spending All Their Money!

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Michelle Saniei EXPOSES Jesse Lally for Doing Cocaine, Drinking Nonstop, and Spending All Their Money! The Valley star Michelle Saniei is opening up about the breakdown of her marriage to Jesse Lally — and she’s not holding back. During a candid appearance on The Viall Files podcast, which aired on May 21, Michelle, 36, detailed … Read more