Severe weather outbreak across the Midwest, South leaves over 36 dead

Per NBC News: at least 36 people have died across Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Alabama and Mississippi as powerful storm systems swept through the Midwest and South, with Sunday marking the third day of the damaging storm system. Millions of Americans across the country remain on alert for severe weather outbreaks as tornadoes and …

California man awarded $50 million in lawsuit against Starbucks over permanent injury from burns

A California man was awarded $50 million in damages in a lawsuit against Starbucks, due to burns that he suffered while being handed a tray of hot drinks at a Starbucks location in southern California in 2020. Postmates driver Michael Garcia sued the cafe chain after being burned on Feb. 8, 2020 when a “scalding …

Running back Kareem Hunt signs one-year deal with Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a deal with veteran free-agent running back Kareem Hunt, who signed a one-year contract worth up to $2.5 million. Hunt, an All-Pro as a rookie, totaled 7,230 yards from scrimmage and 64 touchdowns over the first 104 appearances of his NFL career. He totaled 2,984 yards from scrimmage …

Minnesota Vikings acquire running back Jordan Mason in trade with San Francisco 49ers

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired running back Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers, in exchange for a 2025 pick swap (Minnesota receives No. 187; San Francisco receives No. 160) and a 2026 sixth-round pick. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that as part of the deal, Mason has agreed to a two-year Vikings contract …

Edie Falco and Lennie James join cast of ‘Mayor of Kingstown’

“Mayor of Kingstown” Season 4 has added four new cast members:  Edie Falco (“The Sopranos,” “Nurse Jackie”), Lennie James (“The Walking Dead,” “Save Me”), and Laura Benanti (“Younger,” “No Hard Feelings”) are all set to star alongside Jeremy Renner in the Paramount+ drama’s upcoming fourth season. Variety reports that Falco will play Nina Hobbs, Anchor …

Cynthia Erivo to be honored at GLAAD Media Awards

Cynthia Erivo will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the upcoming GLAAD Media Awards.  A press release states that the award is named after a casting director dedicated to fighting homophobia, and is “given to individuals within the community who dramatically increase both LGBTQ visibility and acceptance.” Sarah Kate Ellis, who is GLAAD’s president …

Putin says he supports ceasefire with Ukraine, but has concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first public remarks on the proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, saying that while he is “for it,” he has concerns and wants his own security guarantees. During a press briefing in Moscow on Thursday, Putin said that Russia was ready for a ceasefire in its war with Ukraine, but …

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired federal workers at 6 agencies

A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired federal employees across six agencies. The preliminary injunction issued by US District Judge William Alsup requires the Trump administration to reinstate employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the …

New England Patriots release longtime center David Andrews

The New England Patriots announced Thursday that they have released longtime center David Andrews. Andrews was among the longest-tenured Patriots players, and was entering the final year of his contract in 2025 and scheduled to earn a base salary of $4 million; the Patriots added the 2025 season to his contract in May 2024, which included …

Veteran cornerback Isaac Yiadom agrees to 3-year deal with New Orleans Saints

Veteran free agent cornerback Isaac Yiadom has agreed to a three-year deal with the New Orleans Saints according to his agent, AJ Vaynerchuk of Vayner Sports. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that the contract is worth $9 million with a max value of $10.5 million with $4.86 million guaranteed. Yiadom, 29, was a third-round …