Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs bill banning assault weapons, large magazines

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, D-Ill., signed a bill into law banning high-powered, assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines. Most individuals under age 21 are also prohibited from buying any type of firearm in the state. The new law takes effect immediately. The Illinois House of Representatives had passed the bill last week known as the “Protect Illinois …

Tennis star Naomi Osaka announces her pregnancy

Naomi Osaka announced Wednesday on social media she is pregnant and will likely miss the entire 2023 tennis season. Osaka, 25, included a photo of an ultrasound on her Twitter and Instagram accounts, writing: “Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023.” Osaka tweeted: “I realize that life …

Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin released from Buffalo hospital to continue recovery at home

The Buffalo Bills announced on Wednesday that safety Damar Hamlin, who has been under medical care for more than a week after an on-field cardiac arrest, was released from a Buffalo hospital and allowed to go home. The Bills said in a statement that Hamlin was discharged Wednesday from Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute. Hamlin’s …

AMC shares details for ‘Walking Dead’ universe spinoffs

AMC the release date for Season 8 of Fear the Walking Dead and detailed the new spinoffs in The Walking Dead universe. The network said in a press release that the eighth and final season of Fear the Walking Dead will premiere May 14 at 9 p.m. EDT on AMC and AMC+. Season 8 will be split into …

2023 SAG Awards Nominations: See the full list of nominees

SAG-AFTRA revealed the nominees on Wednesday for the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards via SAG’s Instagram page. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher and SAG Awards committee members Jason George and Elizabeth McLaughlin kicked off the virtual announcement, with Emily in Paris star Ashley Park and The White Lotus‘ Haley Lu Richardson announcing the nominees. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” …

2023 Golden Globe Awards: See the full list of winners

The 2023 Golden Globes ceremony was held on Tuesday night at the Beverly Hilton, hosted by Jerrod Carmichael and airing live on NBC and Peacock. The 80th edition of the ceremony saw The Fabelmans and The Banshees of Inisherin taking top honors in film, while Abbott Elementary, House of the Dragon and The White Lotus among the …

Ex-Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in prison for tax fraud

Former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization Allen Weisselberg was sentenced to five months in prison Tuesday for his role in a tax fraud scheme and evading taxes on nearly $2 million in earnings. Had he been convicted at trial, he could have faced up to 15 years in prison. The 75-year-old Weisselberg was …

California Representative Katie Porter announces plan to run for Diane Feinstein’s Senate seat

California Representative Katie Porter has announced her intention to run for Democratic Senator Diane Feinstein’s seat in 2024. Porter tweeted Tuesday: “California needs a warrior in the Senate-to stand up to special interests, fight the dangerous imbalance in our economy, and hold so-called leaders like Mitch McConnell accountable for rigging our democracy … Today, I’m proud to …

Ravens and LB Roquan Smith agree to record-breaking 5-year, $100M extension

The Baltimore Ravens and linebacker Roquan Smith have agreed to a record-breaking five-year contract extension worth $100 million. which includes $45 million guaranteed and $60 million in total guarantees. The contract extension makes him the highest-paid inside linebacker in NFL history. The Ravens acquired Smith from the Bears at the end of October in exchange for …

Shortstop Carlos Correa and Minnesota Twins finalizing six-year, $200M contract

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Tuesday, citing sources, that the Minnesota Twins and all-star shortstop Carlos Correa are finalizing a six-year, $200 million contract with the Twins. The news comes less than a month after Correa’s reported deal with the Giants fell through due to concerns about his physical, who were concerned about a past ankle …