Mark and Donnie Wahlberg mourn death of their mother Alma Wahlberg at age 78

Mark and Donnie Wahlberg are mourning the death of their beloved mother, Alma Wahlberg. Her children announced April 18 that the famous Wahlberg family matriarch (who appeared on their family reality show “Wahlburgers,”) died at age 78. Donnie Wahlberg wrote in an Instagram tribute: “I feel blessed to have been brought into this world by, …

Chicago police release footage of fatal shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo

Video was released Thursday of a Chicago police officer shooting and killing 13-year-old Adam Toledo while his hands were raised last month.  The Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability, which investigates potential cases of police misconduct, released 17 body camera videos, including graphic video from the shooting officer’s camera that shows Toledo being shot and …

Suspect dead in police shooting that put San Antonio airport in lockdown

Police said a suspected gunman was shot and killed after he allegedly opened fire on officers Thursday at San Antonio International Airport. The incident caused officials to put the airport into a temporary lockdown and halt incoming and outgoing flights. San Antonio police Chief William McManus said police responded to the airport terminal after receiving …

Brooklyn Nets’ LaMarcus Aldridge retires after irregular heartbeat diagnosis

Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge announced his retirement Thursday after he experienced an irregular heartbeat during a recent game. In a Twitter post, Aldridge said he played his last game Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers with the irregular rhythm, which became worse after the game. He told the team the next morning and was …

Dallas Wings select Charli Collier, Awak Kuier in 2021 WNBA Draft

The WNBA held its draft on Thursday evening following the conclusion of the women’s NCAA tournament. The Dallas Wings held the No. 1, No. 2, No. 5 and No. 13 picks in this year’s draft, and selected Texas junior Charli Collier and Finland native Awak Kuier, who are both 6’5″, as the first and second …

Upcoming ‘Fast & Furious’ film ‘F9’ releases new trailer

The ninth installment in the “Fast & Furious” franchise revealed a new trailer for the upcoming film, which is set to be released on June 25. The movie, titled “F9”, comes almost a full year after its original May 2020 release date. Justin Lin is back to direct the latest installment, after stepping away from …

Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez break up and officially end their engagement

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez officially ended their engagement and have called it quits, issuing a joint statement saying: “We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so. We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects. We wish the best for each …

1 Dead, 12 missing after ship capsizes off Louisiana Coast

The U.S. Coast Guard in Louisiana said that one body was recovered, six people were rescued and 12 people were still missing after a commercial lift vessel carrying 19 people capsized in the Gulf of Mexico.  The National Weather Service said a rare low-pressure system had formed Tuesday off the coast of Louisiana, which generated …

Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison at 82

Bernie Madoff, who orchestrated one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history, died in prison Wednesday, federal corrections officials said. He was 82. Madoff, the former chairman of Nasdaq, was 12 years into his 150-year prison sentence when he died at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, N.C. Prisons officials did not specify a cause …

Cleveland Browns sign defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to 1-year deal worth up to $10M

Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is signing with the Browns on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million. The deal is reportedly worth $8 million with $2 million in incentives. The team announced the news, but did not disclose the length or its terms.  Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said in a statement: “We’re excited to …