Federal Reserve announces first cut of interest rates this year

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced they have cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year by a quarter of a percentage point, in an effort to revive the flagging labor market. Policymakers opted for the quarter-point cut to the Fed’s benchmark rate, in line with expectations. The rate was previously set …

Suspect in custody after ‘targeted attack’ on FBI field office in Pittsburgh

A suspect is in custody after being accused of ramming his car into the entrance gate of the FBI’s Pittsburgh Field office on Wednesday, in what officials say was a ‘targeted attack.’ The FBI says that the suspect, Donald Henson of Penn Hills, used his car to ram the gate to the building around 2:40 …

Washington Commanders sign veteran pass-rusher Preston Smith, place CB Jonathan Jones on IR

The Washington Commanders have signed veteran pass rusher Preston Smith, with the team also announcing Wednesday that cornerback Jonathan Jones has been placed on injured reserve. Jones injured his hamstring in last Thursday’s loss to the Packers and will be out for a minimum of four games as a result. Jones signed with the Commanders …

NY Jets QB Justin Fields ruled out vs. Buccaneers with concussion; Tyrod Taylor to step in

As New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields continues to recover and remains in concussion protocol, head coach Aaron Glenn announced on Wednesday that Fields will not play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Glenn also announced Wednesday that veteran Tyrod Taylor will start for the Jets on their first road game of the season. The …

ABC suspends ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ indefinitely regarding Charlie Kirk shooting comments

ABC’s late-night talk show ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ has been suspended indefinitely following Kimmel’s comments on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During his Monday, Sept. 15 episode, Kimmel said the following: “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as …

ABC suspends ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ indefinitely regarding Charlie Kirk shooting comments

ABC’s late-night talk show ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ has been suspended indefinitely following Kimmel’s comments on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During his Monday, Sept. 15 episode, Kimmel said the following: “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as …

Cardi B expecting her fourth child; reveals pregnancy after tour announcement

Cardi B revealed in an interview Wednesday with Gayle King on CBS Mornings that she is expecting her fourth child – her first child with New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Cardi, 32, told King in the interview: “I’m having a baby with my boyfriend, Stefon Diggs. I’m actually very, I’m excited. I’m happy. …

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with murder, additional charges; prosecutors seeking death penalty

The man accused of assassinating conservative influencer Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10 has been charged with murder. Tyler Robinson, 22, faces a slew of offenses: felony aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, two counts of felony obstruction of justice, two counts of witness …

Judge dismisses two state murder charges against Luigi Mangione, accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO

A Manhattan judge dismissed two murder charges related to acts of terrorism against Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione appeared in court for a pre-trial hearing in New York City, where Judge Gregory Carro dismissed the most serious charge against him — ruling that first-degree murder in furtherance of an …

Tampa Bay Bucs’ Calijah Kancey to undergo season-ending surgery after suffering torn pectoral muscle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Calijah Kancey has been diagnosed with a torn pectoral muscle that will require him to miss the rest of the season. Kancey suffered the injury when facing Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard during the Bucs’ 20-19 victory over the Houston Texans during Monday Night Football. Kancey left the game in the …