Four people killed after driver crashes into homeless camp in Salem, Oregon

Officials confirm that four people died after a driver crashed into a homeless camp in Oregon early Sunday morning. The city’s police department said in a statement that police responded to the crash in the downtown area of Salem, Ore., around 2 a.m. Two people in the camp died at the scene, they said, and four …

Canadian men’s national soccer team qualify for first World Cup in 36 years with win over Jamaica

For the first time since 1986, Canada’s men’s national team is going to the World Cup. Canada became the first CONCACAF country to clinch a place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, defeating Jamaica 4-0 on Sunday to improve to 8-4-1 in the octagonal. It will be Canada’s first appearance in 36 years, and …

NBA fines Minnesota Timberwolves’ Taurean Prince $15,000 for making obscene gesture during game vs. Dallas Mavericks

The NBA announced on Sunday that Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture during the team’s win over the Dallas Mavericks earlier this week. The incident occurred at the end of the third quarter, with the clock winding down. Prince was matched up with Luka Doncic, and eventually …

Early toxicology reports reveals 10 different substances found in Taylor Hawkins system at the time of his death

An early toxicology report states that Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins had 10 different psychoactive substances in his system when he passed away in Bogota, Columbia at the age of 50. The Office of the Attorney General of Colombia released a statement saying that preliminary toxicology tests found 10 substances, including marijuana, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines …

Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton, the DNC and others, alleging false Russian collusion claims

On Thursday, Former President Donald Trump filed a civil lawsuit against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee and others, alleging a conspiracy against him in 2016. The lawsuit names 28 individuals and organizations as defendants, alleging they worked together in a large interlocking conspiracy to cripple his presidential campaign by alleging …

U.S. will accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian war refugees, will provide $1 billion in aid

President Joe Biden announced after the NATO and Group of Seven meetings in Brussels on Thursday that the United States will accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian war refugees.  Additionally, more than $1 billion in new funding will also be provided for humanitarian assistance for victims of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Biden said: “Many Ukrainian refugees will …

Philadelphia Eagles re-sign defensive end Derek Barnett to a 2-year deal

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Thursday that they have re-signed defensive end Derek Barnett to a two-year contract. Barnett was the No. 14 overall pick by the Eagles in the 2017 NFL Draft. The 25-year-old Barnett has tallied 21½ sacks for the Eagles during his five seasons, and amassed 46 total tackles in 2021, the …

Veteran left-handed relief pitcher Andrew Miller announces retirement from MLB

After a 16 year career in Major League Baseball, left-handed relief pitcher Andrew Miller is retiring. Notably, Miller also served as one of the eight members of the Major League Player Association’s executive subcommittee, which had a key role in negotiating the latest collective bargaining agreement with MLB owners. The 36-year-old Miller shared the news …

Ciara joins the star-studded cast of ‘The Color Purple’ movie musical

Ciara has joined the cast of ‘The Color Purple’ movie musical, the upcoming film adaptation of The Color Purple musical stage production. The 36-year-old Ciara will star as the adult version of Nettie, with fellow recording artist and actress Halle Bailey previously announced as portraying the younger version of the character. Ciara wrote on Twitter: “Honored to …

Take a look at Jessica Biel in the trailer for Hulu’s new series ‘Candy’

Hulu has released the trailer for the five-episode series “Candy,” starring Jessica Biel and based on the true story of Candy Montgomery, a Texas housewife who is involved in the shocking 1980 death of Betty Gore.  Biel also serves as executive producer of the miniseries. The series follows the real life story of Montgomery, who …