Robert Crimo III, the gunman who killed seven people and injured dozens in a mass shooting during a parade in Highland Park, Illinois on July 4, 2022, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Thursday. Judge Victoria A. Rossetti announced on Thursday that Crimo was sentenced to seven consecutive life …
Monthly Archives: April 2025
NBA Playoffs: Knicks, Thunder, Clippers all win Game 3
The NY Knicks won Game 3 of their best-of-seven playoff series against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, 118-116, to take a 2-1 series lead. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points with nine assists, and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points, while OG Anunoby added 22 points and Josh Hart contributed six points, 11 rebounds and nine assists …
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Netflix shares teaser for ‘The Four Seasons’ starring Tina Fey, Steve Carell
Netflix is giving a glimpse of the new series The Four Seasons, starring Tina Fey and Steve Carell and set to premiere May 1. The show is an adaptation of the 1981 movie of the same name, which was written, directed by and starring Alan Alda (who’s a producer and guest star of the new …
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Quinta Brunson to guest host ‘SNL’ with musical guest Benson Boone on May 3
Abbott Elementary star and creator Quinta Brunson is returning to host NBC’s Saturday Night Live for the second time on May 3, featuring musical guest Benson Boone, who is making his debut on the comedy series. Brunson previously made her hosting debut on April 1, 2023 in an episode that earned her a nomination for …
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NHL Playoffs Round 1: Capitals, Stars, Kings earn wins
The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 in Game 2 on Wednesday night at Capital One Arena, to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference First Round playoff series. Canadiens’ forward Christian Dvorak scored early in the second to give Montreal a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals’ Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome replied …
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EU fines Apple 500 million euros and Meta 200 million under new digital rules
European Union regulators imposed hefty fines on Apple and Meta on Wednesday, intensifying efforts to enforce the bloc’s digital competition laws. The fines were issued under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a comprehensive set of regulations aimed at increasing consumer and business choice while curbing the dominance of powerful tech “gatekeepers.” Both tech giants …
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State of Emergency declared after New Jersey wildfire rapidly expands
A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has surged to more than 11,500 acres since Tuesday, forcing thousands to evacuate and threatening over 1,000 structures. According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the Jones Road Wildfire was initially reported around 9:45 a.m. Tuesday in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area in Ocean County, …
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NBA Playoffs: Celtics, Cavaliers, Rockets all win
The Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 109-100 in Game 2 of their playoff series at TD Garden on Wednesday to take a 2-0 series lead. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics in Jayson Tatum’s absence (due to a wrist injury) with 36 points and 10 rebounds, with Kristaps Porzingis delivering 20 points and 10 rebounds. …
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Jason Ritter joins new DC series ‘Lanterns’ at HBO
Jason Ritter is slated to join HBO’s upcoming series Lanterns (inspired by the Green Lantern DC comic) in a recurring role. The series is currently in production. Ritter will portray Billy Macon who tries to cash in on his family’s name as he carries out tasks for his father. His father, William, is portrayed by …
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2025 American Music Awards nominations: Kendrick Lamar leads with 10
The nominees for the 51st annual American Music Awards (AMAs) were announced on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading the way with 10 nominations, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year. A press release states that Lamar, 37, can potentially “tie Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most …
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