On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris announced $1.2 billion in investments from private companies to address the root causes of immigration from Central America. Harris said the investments came from seven companies and will go toward boosting the economies and social infrastructure in countries where immigration is most pronounced. The announcement comes one month after …
Monthly Archives: December 2021
NBA postpones 2 Chicago Bulls games amid coronavirus outbreak
The NBA has postponed the next two Chicago Bulls games due to a COVID-19 outbreak which has sidelined 10 of its players. The league is hoping to allow the franchise to start getting healthy players back, and also to prevent further spread of the virus. The postponed games are the first game casualties of the …
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MLB approves Justin Verlander’s 2-year, $50M deal with Houston Astros
On Monday, Major League Baseball approved Justin Verlander’s two-year, $50 million contract with the Houston Astros. Despite being in the midst of a lockout that started last week, MLB approved this particular contract because Verlander signed it before the expiration of the previous collective bargaining agreement. The 38-year-old Verlander holds a player option for the …
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Kim Kardashian reveals she passed California’s ‘baby bar’ exam
Kim Kardashian announced on Instagram that after two years of studying and three failed attempts, she has passed the California “baby bar” exam, also known as the ‘First-Year Law Students’ Examination,’ according to the California State Bar website. Kardashian failed the exam three times during the two-year journey, saying in her post: “But I got …
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Golden Globes 2022: See the complete list of nominees
The nominees for the 79th Golden Globe Awards were announced on Monday, December 13th. Hollywood Foreign Press Association President Helen Hoehne brought out Snoop Dogg to help announce the nominees during a live stream, saying: “For eight months, we have worked tirelessly to be better.” NBC previously announced that it will not air the show …
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Search continues for victims of tornadoes that ‘likely killed over 100 people’
Rescuers resumed search operations on Sunday for victims of a deadly tornado outbreak with dozens confirmed dead, and destroyed entire communities throughout six states on Friday. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the tornado that tore a 200-mile gash across his state and leveled homes and businesses. Beshear told “Face the Nation” on Sunday that left …
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Chris Wallace leaves FOX News after 18 years to join CNN+
Veteran broadcast journalist Chris Wallace announced his departure from FOX News on the air Sunday morning. CNN later confirmed Wallace will next host a weekday show for its streaming platform CNN+, which is set to debut in 2022. Wallace, the 74-year-old son of late 60 Minutes icon Mike Wallace, said: “After 18 years — this …
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Denver Broncos honor the late Demaryius Thomas by starting game with 10 players on field on Sunday in game vs. the Lions
The Denver Broncos honored former wide receiver Demaryius Thomas on Sunday by lining up with 10 players for their first offensive snap against the Detroit Lions. Detroit declined the penalty on Sunday before the Broncos once again lined up for 1st-and-10. Thomas was found dead in his home by Roswell, Ga. police on Thursday evening. …
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson taken out of game vs. Browns after suffering ankle injury
Baltmiore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson exited Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns in the first quarter due to an ankle injury. Jackson was carted to the locker room and was later ruled out for the remainder of the game; backup quarterback Tyler Huntley joined the game in Jackson’s absence. The Ravens went on to lose …
‘West Side Story’ leads weekend box office with $10.5M opening weekend
Director Steven Spielberg’s musical “West Side Story” grossed $10.5 million in North American theaters this weekend, a disappointing opening, but enough to claim the top spot at the box office. The remake of 1961’s Oscar winner for best picture, based on Stephen Sondheim’s 1957 Broadway smash, beat out Disney’s animated film “Encanto,” which took in …
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