President Biden aims for 70% of American adults vaccinated by July 4

On Tuesday, President Biden set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by the 4th of July. The new goal comes as demand for vaccines has dropped off markedly nationwide, with some states leaving more than half their vaccine doses unused. Biden is calling for states to …

Longtime Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva signs 2-year, $14M deal with Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens have signed longtime Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva. Villanueva agreed to a two-year, $14 million pact with the Ravens, which includes $8 million in guarantees. The 32-year-old Villanueva entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2014, after having served two tours in Afghanistan as an Army Ranger. The 6-foot-9, …

NY Jets DL Quinnen Williams to miss 2 months due to broken foot

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams sustained a broken foot during a workout at the team facility and is expected to be sidelined for eight to 10 weeks. The injury occurred last week when Williams was doing on-field work. Williams is expected to miss organized team activities and minicamp, but could be ready for …

Conan O’Brien to host the final episode of ‘Conan’ on June 24

Conan O’Brien has announced that the final episode of his TBS late night show Conan, will air on June 24. The comedian said that over the next two months, Conan will feature special guests and look back at the past 11 years of the show WarnerMedia confirmed in November that Conan would be ending in …

Pink to receive Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards

The Billboard Music Awards announced on Tuesday that Pink will perform and receive the Icon Award at the awards ceremony on May 23. Previous Icon Award recipients include Garth Brooks, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Prince, Stevie Wonder and Neil Diamond. The Icon Award “recognizes outstanding artists who have achieved excellence on the Billboard charts and have …

Bill and Melinda Gates announce their divorce after 27 years of marriage

On Monday, Bill and Melinda Gates shared a joint statement on Twitter, announcing their divorce: “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage. Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works …

NY Governor Cuomo announces capacity limits to be lifted on May 19; Broadway, museums can reopen

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that capacity restrictions in New York City will be lifted on May 19, which will include Broadway theaters. Restaurants, museums, movie theaters, retail stores and more will also be having their capacity restrictions lifted in New York City on May 19. Though Broadway will be allowed to …

Miami Marlins pitcher Paul Campbell suspended 80 games by MLB for PED violation

Miami Marlins pitcher Paul Campbell has received an 80-game suspension from Major League Baseball on Monday for violating its performance-enhancing drug policy.   The 25-year-old Campbell made his major league debut April 3; he tested positive for dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (DHCMT), according to MLB, and will be suspended without pay. Campbell, through the MLB Players’ Association, released …

Three-Time Indy 500 Winner Bobby Unser dies at 87

Bobby Unser, a three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, has died at age 87. Unser died Sunday at his home in Albuquerque. Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Unser’s death Monday. He was one of six members of the Unser family to compete in the Indianapolis 500. Unser won the Indianapolis 500 in 1968, 1975 and 1981. …

NY Governor Cuomo announces Broadway can reopen starting May 19

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that capacity restrictions in New York City will be lifted on May 19, which will include Broadway theaters. Restaurants, museums, movie theaters, retail stores and more will also be having their capacity restrictions lifted in New York City on May 19. Though Broadway will be allowed to …