Senate debate delayed after requiring 628-page COVID-19 relief bill read out loud

The Senate clerk was required to begin reading aloud all 628 pages of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus and COVID-19 relief bill on Thursday, a process that’s expected to take about 10 hours before the lawmakers can begin debate on the legislation. The decision came after Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin voted against dispensing …

Pittsburgh Steelers sign QB Ben Roethlisberger to new contract for 2021

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Thursday they have signed veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to a new contract for the 2021 season. The Steelers did not disclose the value of the contract. Roethlisberger, 39, was set to play on the final year of a two-year, $68 million contract extension in 2021, but restructured the deal.  Roethlisberger …

Take a first look at LeBron James in “Space Jam: A New Legacy”

NBA superstar LeBron James’ remake of “Space Jam” is expected to be released this summer, and now James is giving fans a first glimpse at the film.  On his social media platforms, James posted still-shots picturing him wearing a Tune Squad uniform, similarly to when Michael Jordan rocked them to help Team Looney in the 1996 …

Regé-Jean Page, Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling to star in new Netflix film “The Gray Man”

Bridgerton’s Rege-Jean Page, Billy Bob Thornton, Alfre Woodard and more have joined the ensemble of the Netflix espionage thriller The Gray Man. Previously confirmed cast members for the film include Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans. Anthony Russo and Joe Russo will direct the screen adaptation of the first installment in Mark Greaney’s Gray Man novel series. …

White House warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base housing U.S. troops

The White House warned that the U.S. may consider a military response to the rocket attack on Wednesday that hit an airbase in western Iraq where American and coalition troops are house. A U.S. contractor died after at least 10 rockets slammed into the base. It was the first strike since the U.S. bombed Iran-aligned …

National security officials give differing timeline of Capitol attack response

During questioning as part of the Senate’s investigation of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, a Washington, a member of the National Guard and a Pentagon official disagreed on the speed of response to the incident. Appearing before a joint hearing of the Senate homeland security and rules committees, Maj. Gen. William Walker …

Former Raiders WR Tyrell Williams and Detroit Lions agree to 1-Year, $6.2M Contract

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $6.2 million with Tyrell Williams, according to ESPN. The Las Vegas Raiders released Williams on Feb. 24, freeing him up to sign with another team. The 29-year-old Williams didn’t make an appearance for the Raiders in 2020 after undergoing surgery for a torn …

Washington Nationals’ pitcher Jon Lester leaves spring training to have thyroid removed

Washington Nationals manager David Martinez said on Wednesday that pitcher Jon Lester has left the team’s spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., to have his thyroid removed in New York City. Martinez told reporters on a Zoom video conference, “If everything goes well, he’ll be back. Hopefully, he can pitch again in about …

New series ‘Roar’ starring Nicole Kidman and Cynthia Erivo coming to Apple TV+

Apple TV+ said in a press release that they have ordered Roar, a new series starring Nicole Kidman and Cynthia Erivo. Kidman, 53, will star in and executive produce the new anthology series. Roar is created by Glow creators Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch. The series will also star Merrit Wever and Alison Brie, with more …

Take a look at Michael B. Jordan in the trailer for ‘Without Remorse’

Amazon Prime Video shared a trailer for the new film Without Remorse featuring Michael B. Jordan as John Clark, an elite Navy SEAL who uncovers an international conspiracy after the murder of his pregnant wife. Without Remorse is based on the Tom Clancy novel of the same name and is a spinoff of the Jack …