Tensions rose over the weekend as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered nuclear deterrent forces to be on high alert, and the United States advising that Americans should leave Russia as soon as possible. As fighting continued across Ukraine overnight into Monday morning, Ukraine and Russia prepared to meet at the border of Belarus, where Kyiv …
Monthly Archives: February 2022
Congress lifts mask requirement ahead of State of the Union address
Congress is lifting its mask requirement on the House floor, making face coverings optional for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. Federal regulators eased guidelines last week in a rethinking of the nation’s strategy to adapt to living with COVID-19. Congress’ Office of the Attending Physician announced the policy change Sunday, …
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Sepp Straka overcomes five-shot deficit to become first Austrian to win on PGA Tour at the Honda Classic
Sepp Straka overcame a five-shot deficit Sunday and became the first Austrian to win on the PGA Tour with his victory at the Honda Classic at PGA National Resort. Straka birdied three of the last five holes, leaving his 46-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole inches short after he reached the par-5 final hole …
Scott McLaughlin wins first IndyCar race at season opener in St. Petersburg
Scott McLaughlin earned his first career victory Sunday in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. McLaughlin drove his No. 3 Team Penske Chevrolet from the pole to victory by .5095 of a second over reigning series champion Alex Palou. New Zealand native McLaughlin made his series debut at this event in 2020 after winning …
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2022 SAG Awards: See the complete list of winners
The 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were held Sunday, February 27, simulcast live on TNT and TBS from The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The casts of “Ted Lasso” and “Succession” won for their ensemble work in the best television comedy and drama categories, while the cast of “CODA” won for best motion …
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Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone out of ‘Company’ for 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19
Theater legend Patti LuPone announced she has tested positive for COVID-19, and will be forced to miss performances of the Broadway musical Company. LuPone tweeted Sunday: “Hi Dolls. I showed up for Saturday’s matinee, tested positive for Covid with 3 tests. Unfortunately, I’ll be out of the show for 10 days. I’m so sorry.” The …
Three ex-Minneapolis cops found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights
On Thursday, the three former Minneapolis police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd were found guilty of violating his civil rights by a federal jury. The jury — made up of four men and eight women — found Tou Thao, 36, J. Alexander Kueng, 28, and Thomas Lane, 38, guilty of depriving Floyd …
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World leaders increase sanctions on Russia in an attempt to stop Putin’s attack on Ukraine
The Group of Seven economic powers announced economic sanctions on Thursday in an attempt to stop President Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine. Thursday’s measures did not target the Russian president personally, but Biden said sanctioning Putin is “on the table”. The US move comes after Russia launched a large-scale military operation in Ukraine late on …
MLB Lockdown: ‘minimal’ progress made during Thursday’s CBA talks
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported “progress was minimal” during Thursday’s meetings between Major League Baseball and the players association, as the league-implemented lockout continues. With just four days remaining until the league’s deadline for reaching a deal before regular-season games will be canceled, Passan noted: “they’ve had four days to move and there’s been next to …
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Kansas City Chiefs and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy agree to one year deal
Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. Bieniemy’s contract expired at the end of the 2021–22 season and he was viewed as a top candidate for a head coaching position, but instead will be back in Kansas City on another one-year contract. The 52-year-old Bieniemy has …
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