Biden told reporters on Thursday that he hopes President-elect Donald Trump “rethinks” his Day 1 proposal to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, calling it a “counterproductive thing to do.” Biden said that Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada would harm relations between the United States and Mexico and Canada, telling …
Monthly Archives: November 2024
21 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for disrupting Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
The NYPD arrested 21 pro-Palestinian protesters who briefly blocked the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route Thursday morning, occurring shortly before 9:30 a.m. EST. The annual parade started at 8:30 a.m. in the upper west side of Manhattan and followed a 2.5-mile route to the Macy’s Herald Square store location on 34th Street. Nearly two dozen …
NY Giants first team eliminated from playoffs after loss to Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the NY Giants with a score of 27-20 on Thanksgiving Day, beating the Giants for an eighth time in a row (as well as the 15th time in 16 games). The Thanksgiving Day victory also marked the Cowboys first win at home in 334 days — their first since a Week …
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Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepts one-month suspension in doping case
The International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Thursday that five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine, a heart medication known as TMZ (per AP News.) Swiatek, a 23-year-old from Poland, formally admitted the anti-doping rule violation on Wednesday and accepted her penalty. Swiatek failed an …
Jimmy Fallon holiday special to feature Dolly Parton, Justin Timberlake, LL Cool J and more
NBC will air Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular on December 4th at 10 p.m. ET and the next day on Peacock, following their Christmas in Rockefeller Center broadcast. The special will spotlight Fallon’s new holiday album, Holiday Seasoning, which dropped earlier this month. The holiday special features a star-studded lineup of guest appearances and performances …
Jane Fonda to receive the SAG Life Achievement Award
Jane Fonda will receive the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award at the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which are taking place on Feb. 23, 2025 and will be live streamed on Netflix. A social post reads: “Actor Philanthropist Activist Badass SAG Life Achievement Award Honoree We’re honored to announce @janefonda as the 60th …
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President Biden announces ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah
President Biden announced Tuesday that that United States assisted in securing a ceasefire deal. Israel has agreed to the ceasefire deal with Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah that would end nearly 14 months of fighting. Under the deal, which is set to go into effect Wednesday at 4 a.m. local time, the fighting at the Israel-Lebanese …
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Biden admin. proposes coverage for weight-loss drugs by Medicare, Medicaid
Under a new rule the Biden administration proposed on Tuesday, millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound covered by Medicare or Medicaid. The rule would not be finalized until January, days after President-elect Trump takes office. The new rule would dramatically expand access to anti-obesity …
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Inter Miami appoints Javier Mascherano as new head coach
Inter Miami announced on Tuesday that Javier Mascherano is their new head coach, succeeding Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who stepped down last week due to personal reasons.. Miami stated Mascherano’s full coaching staff will be announced at a later date. The club posted on social media: “Bienvenido, Jefe Argentina and FC Barcelona legend Javier @Mascherano has …
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North Carolina Tar Heels fire head coach Mack Brown
North Carolina announced Tuesday that head coach Mack Brown will not return next season. Brown, 73, had just one day earlier declared his intention to return to the Tar Heels. UNC said that Brown will still coach in the team’s season finale against NC State on Saturday; however, a decision has yet to be made on …
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