Author: TheSunTribune Staff

The theft of catalytic converters is an increasingly dangerous problem that has been on the rise since 2018 due to an expanding black market and high prices of precious metals it contains. The parts help cars reduce the amount of toxic and polluting gases emitted from each vehicle’s engine, and are a highly sought-after item that is being stolen from unsuspecting drivers or from car dealerships. As the thefts increase, so does the risk of people being killed in the process. The number of catalytic converter thefts has increased over 1,200 percent between 2018 and 2022, according to the National…

The inevitable divorce between the Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers appears to be drawing ever closer. After two years of speculation and rumors, the Packers have granted the New York Jets permission to speak to the veteran quarterback, and Rodgers himself has yet to make any public decisions regarding his future. The Packers’ move to grant permission to the Jets to speak with Rodgers is the clearest indication yet that the team is ready to move on. Despite Rodgers’ stellar performance in 2020, the team’s front office appears to be ready to move in a different direction. For Rodgers,…

Berlin to Allow Women to Go Topless at Public Swimming Pools The city of Berlin has just announced a new policy that will allow women to go topless at public swimming pools in the city, just like men. This follows a discrimination complaint from a woman who was not allowed to go topless in a swimming pool in the capital. The woman, whose identity was not revealed, had turned to the senate’s ombudsperson’s office for equal treatment to demand that women, like men, can swim topless. In response to her complaint, the Berliner Baederbetriebe, which runs the city’s public pools,…

Today on THE RUSH with Jared Quay, we look at the surprising news that Jim Boeheim, long-time head coach of the Syracuse Men’s Basketball team, has been “relieved of his duties.” It was a shocking turn of events that followed the Orange’s loss to Wake Forest in the ACC Tournament, and Boeheim’s post-game comments left many wondering what was to come. The university quickly announced that Boeheim’s replacement would be former assistant coach Adrian Autry, and the move has left many scratching their heads as to why it happened so suddenly. Was it a simple case of “time for a…

The Underreported Wealth of Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma has been outspoken about his personal finances, claiming at a hearing on Wednesday that he only paid himself a salary of $50,000 when he ran a plumbing business. However, financial disclosures from 2012, the year he was first elected to Congress, show that his salary was nearly $92,000, with another $200,000 in income. His total income in 2011 was even greater. Mullin’s wealth has been vastly underreported, with reports of his fortune ballooning to at least $31 million after the apparent sale of his plumbing business…

Lucy Liu is a perfect example of what it looks like to be a trailblazer in Hollywood. After encountering some bad behavior from Bill Murray on the set of the 2000 movie Charlie’s Angels, Lucy Liu has become an outspoken advocate for accountability in the entertainment industry. In July 2021, Liu confirmed that Murray had used “inexcusable and unacceptable language” to berate her in front of the entire cast and crew. Since then, other Murray co-stars, such as Geena Davis, Richard Dreyfus, and Seth Green, have all shared similar stories of bad behavior. Liu doesn’t take joy in hearing about…

Michigan basketball’s NCAA tournament dreams have officially been dashed, as the Wolverines suffered a disappointing 62-50 second round loss to No. 9 Rutgers in the Big Ten tournament. The loss was especially damaging for Michigan, who entered the tournament widely considered one of the \”First Four Out\” by experts. The Wolverines had a 28-25 halftime lead, but completely collapsed in the second half, shooting 4-for-21 from the field and getting outrebounded. Michigan’s poor second-half play has put the team in a difficult spot. They finish the season with a 3-12 record against Quad I opponents, and will miss the NCAA…

The NFL offseason is upon us and Lamar Jackson is arguably the most sought-after free agent on the market. With the Baltimore Ravens applying the non-exclusive tag to Jackson just before the 4 p.m. Tuesday deadline, the former MVP is now free to continue discussing options with other teams. If Jackson accepts an offer sheet from any team, the Ravens have the opportunity to match the offer and keep him or collect two first-round picks as compensation. With that in mind, let’s take a look at five possible destinations the 25-year-old could be headed this offseason. The Atlanta Falcons have…

The NFL offseason is always an exciting time for football fans, and this year is no different as teams are exploring ways to improve their rosters. The San Francisco 49ers are no exception, as they are searching for ways to upgrade their quarterback position. The latest speculation is that the team could explore a trade for Baltimore Ravens dual-threat quarterback Lamar Jackson. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell recently ranked the teams that he believes are the best fit for Jackson, with the 49ers at No. 15 on the list. Jackson certainly would provide the 49ers with an upgrade at the position and…

A vacation to Queensland, Australia is supposed to be a relaxing getaway, but for one woman, it turned into a nightmare. Naomi Tibbles, a 28-year-old OnlyFans model, was recently enjoying a “mental health day” with a hike on North Stradbroke Island when she stopped by a beachside hotel bar for a drink. What happened next shocked Tibbles. According to her TikTok, which she filmed right after the confrontation, a security guard approached her after she had been sitting at the bar for 20 minutes and asked if she had clothes to “cover herself” because she was in a “family establishment.”…