President Biden delivers State of the Union address

President Joe Biden delivered his third State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress Thursday evening and took the opportunity to make his case to voters to elect him for a second term, listing his achievements and outlining his future agenda. The president’s speech seemingly served as the kickoff for his presidential …

6 arrested in connection with death of Arizona teen beaten outside Halloween Party

Six people have been arrested months after the death of a 16-year-old who was beaten outside a Halloween party in Arizona on October 28, 2023, and died two days later in the hospital. A Maricopa County grand jury indicated two more suspects on charges stemming from the gang-style, fatal beating of Preston Lord:  Taylor Sherman, …

Jake Paul to fight Mike Tyson in live boxing match on Netflix

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will fight in a live boxing match on Netflix. The streaming service announced in a press release Thursday that it has partnered with Paul’s ‘Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)’ for the match. For the opportunity to sign up for presale tickets, click here. The former YouTuber and Tyson will meet in …

Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns out indefinitely with torn meniscus

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns has a torn meniscus in his left knee and will be sidelined indefinitely. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Towns, 28, was officially listed as out for Thursday’s game against the Indiana Pacers with left knee soreness, calling it a “meniscus injury,” rather than a tear. It’s unclear how long Towns will …

Barbie announces new role model dolls including Viola Davis, Shania Twain, and Helen Mirren

Mattel announced in a press release that they will release eight new ‘Role Model’ Barbie dolls inspired by a vast array of famous women in honor of International Women’s Day. The role model dolls “recognize women worldwide who embody the brand’s mission to inspire stories to shape the future.” Mattel also announced an anniversary collection …

Jake Paul to fight Mike Tyson in live boxing match on Netflix

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will fight in a live boxing match on Netflix. The streaming service announced in a press release Thursday that it has partnered with Paul’s ‘Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)’ for the match. For the opportunity to sign up for presale tickets, click here. The former YouTuber and Tyson will meet in …

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell endorses Donald Trump for president

On Wednesday, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorsed Donald Trump for president in a drastic turnaround. McConnell declared his support in a short statement after Trump’s Super Tuesday victories, which pushed the GOP front-runner closer to the party nomination. McConnell’s statement read: “It is abundantly clear that former President Trump has earned the requisite support …

Democrat Adam Schiff, Republican Steve Garvey advance to general election for California’s Senate seat

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Republican Steve Garvey will face each other in California’s November Senate race. seeking to fill late Sen. Diane Feinstein’s Senate seat. Feinstein, D-Calif., died last September, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Laphonza Butler to serve out the remainder of her term. Schiff and Garvey defeated progressive Democrats Katie Porter …

Washington Capitals sign defenseman Rasmus Sandin to 5-year, $23M extension

The Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday that defenseman Rasmus Sandin has signed to a five-year, $23 million contract extension, bringing him through the 2028-29 campaign. Sandin’s new deal carries an average annual value of $4.6 million. The Washington Capitals posted on X a video clip interviewing Sandin, captioned: “From when I got here about a …

NBA announces that the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets will play two preseason games in Abu Dhabi

The NBA announced on Wednesday that the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets are the two teams that will play in the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 this October. This year’s NBA Abu Dhabi Games is the third edition of the series, and for 2024 it will have two-time Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic squaring off …