Biden administration announces $9B in student loan forgiveness, debt relief

The Biden administration announced a new round of student loan forgiveness, approving $9 billion in debt relief for 125,000 borrowers benefiting from three existing federal relief programs. The President said on Wednesday he pledges to continue to look for ways to deliver debt relief to borrowers despite opposition from Republican conservatives. The new relief targets …

Simone Biles leads U.S. women’s team to seventh straight title at world championships

The U.S. women’s gymnastics team won a seventh consecutive team title at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium on Wednesday night. The American team, led by Simone Biles and comprised of gymnasts Shilese Jones, Skye Blakely and Leanne Wong, combined for a total of 167.729 points to edge Brazil and France for the …

See Julia Roberts in the trailer for Netflix’s ‘Leave the World Behind’

Netflix has shared a teaser trailer for the new film Leave the World Behind, featuring Julia Roberts. The film will mark Roberts’ first project since the romantic-comedy Ticket to Paradise (2022) co-starring George Clooney. Leave the World Behind follows Amanda (Roberts) and Clay (Ethan Hawke), a couple whose vacation with their children (Charlie Evans, Farrah …

Courteney Cox, Mira Sorvino return in Season 2 trailer for ‘Shining Vale’

Starz’s “Shining Vale,” starring Courteney Cox, Greg Kinnear and Mira Sorvino, will be returning for Season 2, debuting on Friday, Oct. 13, at midnight ET on the STARZ app and all STARZ streaming platforms. The horror comedy picks up from last season after Pat (Cox) checks herself into a psychiatric hospital following her attempt at …

Judge issues gag order in Trump fraud trial after he posts about law clerk

The judge in former-President Donald Trump’s business fraud trial in New York City issued a partial gag order on Tuesday, after Trump blasted the judge, his top law clerk and New York Attorney General Letitia James in a post on social media. James has accused Trump, his two adult sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric …

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy removed from position in historic vote

The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday afternoon to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., from his leadership position. The House voted 216-210 to oust McCarthy, with eight Republicans joining Democrats to remove him, and seven members absent. It is the first time in U.S. history that a House speaker has been removed in a no-confidence …

Lionel Messi docuseries “Messi Meets America” debuting October 11 on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ shared a trailer for the docuseries Messi Meets America, featuring Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi. The first three episodes of the highly-anticipated documentary about the 36-year-old Messi joining Inter Miami CF, will premiere Oct. 11 on Apple TV+. Additional episodes of the six-part series will be available for viewing later in the season. …

Lionel Messi docuseries “Messi Meets America” debuting October 11 on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ shared a trailer for the docuseries Messi Meets America, featuring Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi. The first three episodes of the highly-anticipated documentary about the 36-year-old Messi joining Inter Miami CF, will premiere Oct. 11 on Apple TV+. Additional episodes of the six-part series will be available for viewing later in the season. …

Terry Francona officially steps down as manager of the Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has officially announced that he is stepping down as manager, after weeks of speculation. Francona spoke to reporters on Tuesday, saying that he’s stepping down and doesn’t see himself managing again, but he didn’t use the word “retire” as part of his statement. Guardians president Chris Antonetti said the 64-year-old …

Joe Manganiello to host ‘Deal Or No Deal Island’ spinoff series

The NBC game show Deal or No Deal is being rebooted, with new host, actor Joe Manganiello, as well as a new location and new name: Deal or No Deal Island. NBC posted on Instagram: Huge announcement! Coming back bigger and more exciting than ever. Hosted by @JoeManganiello and Executive Produced by @HowieMandel, #DealorNoDealIsland is …