Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., announces he will not run for reelection

One day after he drew criticism from President Trump for opposing the party’s sweeping domestic policy package, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., announced Sunday that he would not run for re-election. The decision opens up seat in battleground North Carolina that is expected to be one of the most hotly contested races of the 2026 midterms. …

Israeli military orders more evacuations as Pres. Trump calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Israel has ordered Palestinians to evacuate from parts of northern Gaza ahead of increased military action, with President Trump urging for the two sides to agree to a ceasefire deal that would potentially halt the fighting in the 20-month-long conflict in Gaza. People in neighbourhoods across Gaza City and Jabalia have been told to move …

LeBron James exercises $52.6 million option with Lakers for 2025-26 season

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Sunday that LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul told ESPN: “LeBron wants to compete for a championship. He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic …

Bojan Bogdanović retires after 10 NBA seasons

Bojan Bogdanović announced Sunday he is retiring from the NBA after 10 seasons. Bogdanović, 36, said in a statement: “Sometimes in life, you don’t choose the moment. The moment chooses you. After 14 months of battling a foot injury, two surgeries, and countless efforts to get back on the court, the time has come to …

Spike Lee shares trailer for ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ starring Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky

Director Spike Lee has released the trailer for his new crime thriller“Highest 2 Lowest” starring Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, Jeffrey Wright, and Ilfenesh Hadera. The project marks the fifth time that Lee and Washington have collaborated on a feature film; they previously worked together on the projects: Mo’ Better Blues (1990), Malcolm X (1992), He …

NBC’S ‘MACY’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS’ special to feature Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz and more

NBC will air ‘Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Special,’ hosted by Academy Award-winning actress/singer Ariana DeBose, live on Friday, July 4 from 8-10 pm ET on NBC, and simulcast live on Peacock. An hourlong encore presentation of the show will air at 10 pm on NBC. The show will feature a star-studded lineup of special …

Five people killed in passenger train collision with vehicle in Gary, Indiana

Five people were killed after a train hit their vehicle when the driver allegedly went around the crossing gate in Gary, Indiana. The incident took place just after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, near Highway 20 and Utah Street in Gary, Indiana, when a witness told Gary Police that the crossing gate for the oncoming South …

Supreme Court rules for South Carolina in effort to cut Planned Parenthood funding

On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of South Carolina’s effort to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood. The case centered on whether recipients of Medicaid, a joint federal and state health insurance program for low-income people, may sue to enforce a requirement under U.S. law that they may obtain medical assistance …

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn signs 1-year, $1 million contract extension plus performance bonuses

The Dallas Stars have re-signed captain Jamie Benn on a one-year contract worth up to $4 million in bonuses. The deal carries a base salary of $1 million with an additional $3 million available in performance incentives. Benn had just completed an eight-year contract that carries a $9.5 million cap hit. The Stars made the …

Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign coach Todd Bowles, GM Jason Licht to multi-year extensions

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Thursday that they have signed coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht to multi-year contract extensions. The team didn’t provide terms, but sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that Bowles’ deal is a three-year extension through the 2028 season. Buccaneers owner Joel Glazer said in a release: “Jason and Todd’s …