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Newsweek
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Nick Offerman Tears Into Michael Flynn's Son
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Actor Nick Offerman clapped back at Michael Flynn Jr. after the son of retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Michael Flynn shared an edited Parks and Recreation clip that made it seem like Ron Swanson, Offerman's character on show, was throwing a pride flag into the garbage. In response to a request for comment for this article, Flynn sent three laughing emoji. Newsweek has contacted a representative for Offerman for comment via email outside regular working hours. Why It Matters Pride Month is celebrated in June—coinciding with the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, a series of protests for gay liberation. This year's Pride Month comes at a critical time for LGBTQIA+ people as Republican lawmakers in several states move to end same-sex marriage and the Trump administration has taken multiple steps to unravel protections for transgender Americans. The State Department has also enacted a "one flag policy," banning U.S. Embassies and overseas missions from flying pride flags. A composite image showing a "Love is Love" flag at Bangkok's pride parade on June 1 and Nick Offerman at the U.S. premiere of "Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning" at Lincoln Center Plaza in New York... A composite image showing a "Love is Love" flag at Bangkok's pride parade on June 1 and Nick Offerman at the U.S. premiere of "Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning" at Lincoln Center Plaza in New York on May 18. More/for Paramount Pictures What To Know Flynn, whose father served as U.S. national security adviser for 22 days before resigning from the first Trump administration, posted the clip on X, formerly Twitter, on June 1. He wrote in the caption, "Just wanted to post how I feel about 'pride' month." The clip, from the fourth season of Parks and Recreation, originally showed Swanson furiously throwing his computer into the trash after learning about online invasions into his privacy. The edited clip includes a rainbow flag in place of the computer. Offerman wrote in response to Flynn's post, "Ron was best man at a gay wedding you dumb f--k. #HappyPride." In "One Last Ride," the series finale, Swanson serves as the best man in a wedding between two of the show's smaller roles: Typhoon (Rodney To), who is Swanson's hairdresser, and Craig (Billy Eichner). Swanson, a committed libertarian, is known for his grumpiness and biting one-liners. However, the character, like the actor, is supportive of the queer community. Offerman's comment was met with a mixed response online, with some social media users applauding his quick comeback, while others criticized him. What People Are Saying X user @OzymandiasEsq, responding to Offerman in a post viewed 54,000 times as of press time, wrote: "I always love when a creator/writer/actor slams someone for misusing their character." User @RidgeburyCap, responding to Offerman in a post viewed 37,000 times, wrote: "No one cares what the actor thinks lol." What Happens Next Cities across the U.S. have organized events and celebrations for Pride Month, with the annual WorldPride set to take place in Washington, D.C., this year. Pride marches and parades are also expected in cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
IPL Final 2025: Captain Finale Shreyas Iyer & Rajat Patidar march toward an unconquered throne
Fate can be ruthless. And in sport, its cruelty often feels personal. Just ask Virat Kohli. For all his records, match-winning knocks, and relentless passion, one trophy continues to elude him: The IPL. Season after season, the dream slips just out of reach. For Kohli, it's not about form or failure, it's about timing, and timing, sadly, hasn't been on his side. Then there's Shreyas Iyer : A captain who's done almost everything right. He's led with composure, delivered under pressure, and lifted titles at every possible level. Yet, the recognition rarely matches the results. And even fate can't be blamed now. Tonight, he meets Rajat Patidar from RCB, and both the skippers are ready to walk towards that unconquered throne for Punjab and Bengaluru- the IPL trophy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 'Swing is King': Mr. Hemant's Strategy Finally Explained in Free Session TradeWise Learn More Undo Iyer created history Iyer has taken a team, which were not even close to being called underdogs and have survived 18 years in the cash-rich league with the tag of 'chokers', into the finals, finally. Also Read: IPL final fight- $12 billion Indian Premier League glitz set to end season after creating history Live Events Iyer is closer to achieve a feat no one has done. It is to win an IPL title with two different teams. Having led KKR to the title last season, and the 30-year-old batsman has the chance to create history if PBKS lift their maiden trophy under his captaincy. A 25-year-old Iyer, back in 2020, had also taken Delhi Capitals to their maiden finals, falling just short to Mumbai Indians from that coveted trophy. 2023-24 was a year marked with setbacks for the Mumbai lad. However, he rose and only rose after he was dropped by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from their central contract list. Iyer responded with his performances on the field, starting with domestic tournaments. He played a key role in Mumbai's successful season, winning the Ranji Trophy, Irani Cup, and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). Iyer also led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to an IPL title in 2024, showcasing his leadership skills alongside dependable middle-order contributions. These efforts revived his place in the national team setup. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, the middle-order batsman smashed 530 runs at an average of 66.25 and a strike rate of 113.24 with a highest score of 128* vs Netherlands. Also Read: 'We need to do our best for Virat Kohli', says RCB's Patidar ahead of crucial IPL final against PBKS He returned to India's ODI side during the England series and carried that momentum into the ICC Champions Trophy, where he became India's top scorer with 243 runs in five matches, including two half-centuries. In 2025, Iyer has featured in eight ODIs, scoring 424 runs at an average of 53.00, with four fifties. His form continued in the IPL, Iyer has contributed over 600 runs, including six fifties and highest score of 97 not out. 'Rookie' Rajat enters the big club M Chinnaswamy Stadium and the chants of 'RCB! RCB!' go hand in hand even the Kohli-featuring team is not playing. Same was the case on December 15 last year during the SMAT final. Even though RCB weren't playing, the chants echoed and it was Madhya Pradesh's Rajat Patidar, who was the lone RCB link, and his unbeaten 81 off 40 balls was the highlight of their innings. But it was Shreyas Iyer's Mumbai side that took home the trophy, winning by five wickets. Fast forward five months, and the stage is bigger, the stakes higher. On the eve of the IPL 2025 final , Patidar and Iyer sat on either side of the coveted trophy- both chasing a maiden title for their franchises, RCB and Punjab Kings respectively. But while they share that goal, their journeys couldn't be more different. If Iyer is building a legacy, Rajat Patidar is just beginning to write his story, one no one quite saw coming. And if fate owes someone redemption, it might be Iyer. But if it's time for someone new to be embraced by destiny, it could well be Rookie Rajat. While Iyer has clawed his way back to the top with performances and poise, Patidar's rise has been quiet, steady, and unexpected. Just months ago, he hadn't captained a senior side at any level. Now, he finds himself leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a team that has forever carried the weight of unmet expectations, into an IPL final. Patidar doesn't command the limelight. He doesn't walk into press conferences with swagger or rally his troops with grand speeches. But what he does bring is calm, a kind of understated leadership that has surprisingly clicked with RCB this season, alongside his fearless deputy Jitesh Sharma. Even with the bat, Patidar has walked in at crucial moments and managed to finish the match for the Royal Challengers, having scored 286 runs this year. Where Iyer leads with experience and intent, Patidar leads with clarity and instinct. One is fighting to cement his place in history. The other, perhaps unknowingly, is shaping a fresh chapter in RCB's long and turbulent tale.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
New FD rates from June 1, 2025: PNB, Canara Bank revise interest rates across tenures
Canara Bank and Punjab National Bank (PNB) have revised their fixed deposit (FD) interest rates on retail term deposits less than Rs 3 crore, effective June 1, 2025. While both banks have cut rates on several key tenures, PNB has also increased rates on select long-term deposits. Latest Canara Bank FD interest rates Canara bank offers FD interest rates on callable fixed deposits between 4% and 7% for general customers, and between 4% and 7.50% for senior citizens. The rates are effective from June 1, 2025 For the one-year tenure, Canara Bank has reduced the FD interest rate by 10 basis points (bps), from 6.85% to 6.75%. For FD tenures of 3 years and above but less than 5 years, the rate has been lowered by 25 bps, from 7% to 6.75%. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 'Swing is King': Mr. Hemant's Strategy Finally Explained in Free Session TradeWise Learn More Undo Axis Bank revises ATM transaction fees effective July 1, 2025: Check revised charges Term Deposits (All Maturities) General Public Senior Citizen Rate of Interest (% p.a.) Rate of Interest (% p.a.) # 7 Days to 45 Days 4 4 46 Days to 90 Days 5.25 5.25 91 Days to 179 Days 5.5 5.5 180 Days to 269 Days 6.15 6.65 270 Days to less than 1 Year 6.25 6.75 1 Year Only 6.75 7.25 444 Days 7 7.5 Above 1 Year to less than 2 Years 6.85 7.35 2 Years & above to less than 3 Years 6.9 7.4 3 Years & above to less than 5 Years 6.75 7.25 5 Years & above to 10 Years 6.7 7.2 Latest PNB FD interest rates Punjab National Bank (PNB) has once again revised its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates for retail deposits less than Rs 3 crore. The new rates are effective from June 1 2025. Live Events What is RBI voice call fraud? What is SBI Rewards fraud? All you need to know to protect your money After revision, Punjab National Bank offers fixed deposit interest rates between 3.50% and 6.90% for tenures ranging from 7 days to 10 years for general citizens. The highest interest rate of 6.9% is offered on a tenure of 390 days. Earlier, the highest interest rate of 7% was offered on a tenure of 390 days. For senior citizens, the bank offers interest rates ranging from 4.00% to 7.40%. For super senior citizens, the rates are slightly higher, ranging from 4.30% to 7.70% after revision. For FD tenures of more than 1 year to 389 days, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has reduced the FD interest rate by 10 basis points (bps), from 6.80% to 6.70%. On the 390-day tenure, the rate has been revised from 7% to 6.90%. For tenures ranging from 391 days to 505 days, the rate has been lowered from 6.80% to 6.70%, while the 506-day tenure now offers 6.60%, down from 6.70%. For tenures between 507 days and 2 years, the rate has been cut from 6.80% to 6.70%. Additionally, for deposits with tenures of over 2 years up to 3 years, the interest rate has been reduced by 5 bps, from 6.75% to 6.70%. For the 1204-day tenure, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has increased the FD interest rate by 25 basis points (bps), from 6.15% to 6.40%. For tenures ranging from 1205 days to 5 years, the rate has been raised from 6.25% to 6.50%, also reflecting a 25 bps hike. Sl. No Period Revised Rates For Public w.e.f. 01.06.2025 *Revised Rates for Senior Citizens w.e.f. 01.06.2025 #Revised Rates for Super Senior Citizens w.e.f. 01.06.2025 1 7 to 14 Days 3.5 4 4.3 2 15 to 29 Days 3.5 4 4.3 3 30 to 45 Days 3.5 4 4.3 4 46 to 60 Days 4.5 5 5.3 5 61 to 90 Days 4.5 5 5.3 6 91 to 179 Days 5.5 6 6.3 7 180 to 270 Days 6 6.5 6.8 8 271 Days to 302 Days 6.25 6.75 7.05 9 303 Days 6.15 6.65 6.95 10 304 Days to < 1 Year 6.25 6.75 7.05 11 1 Year 6.7 7.2 7.5 12 > 1 Year to 389 days 6.7 7.2 7.5 13 390 days 6.9 7.4 7.7 14 391 Days-505 Days 6.7 7.2 7.5 15 506 Days** 6.6 7.1 7.4 16 507 Days to 2 year 6.7 7.2 7.5 17 > 2 years to 3 years 6.7 7.2 7.5 18 > 3 years to 1203 days 6.5 7 7.3 19 1204 days** 6.4 6.9 7.2 20 1205 days to 5 years 6.5 7 7.3 21 > 5 years to 1894 days 6 6.8 6.8 22 1895 days** 5.85 6.65 6.65 23 1896 days to 10 years 6 6.8 6.8
West Australian
26-05-2025
- General
- West Australian
Two South West organisations receive State Government funding to tackle elder abuse
Two South West community organisations, which aim to tackle elder abuse have been awarded State Government funding to host educational workshops on the issue. The Eaton Community Hive and the Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre will both receive up to $5000 to hold initiatives which raise awareness about elder abuse. Regional local governments and not-for-profit organisations across WA were invited to apply for grants to host events and activities in June in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. West Australians are being urged to 'wise up, rise up against elder abuse' by participating in information workshops, education seminars, morning teas and art projects, which give people the tools to support older people in their communities. Aged Care and Seniors Minister Simone McGurk said, 'every older Western Australian has a right to feel and be safe'. 'It is vital that as many people as possible are aware of elder abuse and the mistreatment of older people and how and where to access support and information,' Ms McGurk said. 'This grants program is designed to highlight World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in regional areas and builds on the State Government commitment to raise awareness of elder abuse and the mistreatment of older people in Western Australia.' Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns congratulated the Eaton Community Centre on receiving the grant. 'It is critically important that we continue to raise awareness of keeping our elders safe and supported and I thank the Eaton Community Hive for their continued advocacy in this area,' she said. The Eaton Community Hive will host the 'WEAAD and Life's Last Choices Forum' on June 20 at the Bunbury Geographe Seniors and Community Centre. The Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre will host the 'Knowledge is Power — World Elder Abuse Awareness Day' event at the Boyup Brook Town Hall, either on June 10 or June 24 (TBC).
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
St. Paul Saints fire back at John Oliver with 'Plain Night'
Fans at Thursday's game between the St. Paul Saints and Norfolk Tides can expect to receive a plain piece of white paper and be treated to in-game entertainment that includes a PowerPoint presentation and white bread. Weird? Yes. Fun? Remains to be seen. A clever jab at comedian John Oliver? Yup. Oliver featured the Saints in an episode of Last Week Tonight, admonishing the team for having a boring name when other Triple-A baseball teams have names like the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, El Paso Chihuahuas, Sugar Land Space Cowboys, or the Toledo Mud Hens. Oliver offered a "total rebrand" to one minor league club, a rebrand in which the team would be allowed no input. However, on Sunday, he revealed that the team getting that treatment is the Erie SeaWolves. In response, "the Saints are leaning into the dullard nature of their name for a Meh type of game," the team says. On May 22, it'll host "Plain Night," a promotion dedicated to being as boring as possible. The first 1,000 fans will get a sheet of plain white paper as Thursday's giveaway. Then, during the game, the peanut toss will be replaced by white bread being thrown at fans during the seventh-inning stretch. That will come after a PowerPoint presentation on the jumbotron featuring all the team names that the Saints didn't take when it was founded in 1993. The names include the Accountants, Municipals, and Eastern Gray Squirrels. (I get it, but that last one is actually pretty solid and could have a great mascot.) If you want to get on the jumbotron during this historic night, don't wear a costume. The team plans to only show fans who are wearing khaki pants and a tucked-in shirt. Those fans won't be enjoying standard ballpark treats, either. The team says it'll only be serving vanilla ice cream as a dessert during the game. Additionally, anyone with the name John or Oliver will get in free, with the team adding that those are "two of the Top 150 generic men's names in the world." "In a world full of fireworks, pigs delivering baseball to umpires, and Fun is Good, the Saints are boldly choosing to do less," the team said in an announcement. "Wear your beige, tuck in that polo, and prepare for a night that redefines 'just fine.' Baseball will be played. Possibly. Fun will be had. Arguably."
