The Dallas Mavericks have fired general manager Nico Harrison, less than a year after the stunning trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers — a move that sent shockwaves through the NBA and ultimately sealed his fate in Dallas. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to break the news, writing on X “BREAKING: The …
Monthly Archives: November 2025
Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kirkland dies at age 84
Sally Kirkland, the Oscar-nominated actor celebrated for her fearless performances and prolific career on both stage and screen, died Tuesday morning at a hospice in Palm Springs, California, according to her representative, Michael Greene. She was 84. Born in New York City, Kirkland was named after her mother, a fashion editor for Vogue and LIFE …
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Reba McEntire to host 2025 ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’
Reba McEntire will host this year’s ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ for the first time. NBC said in a press release that the annual two-hour event will air live on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 8 pm ET on NBC and simulcast on Peacock. Christmas in Rockefeller Center celebrates the holiday season and the annual lighting of …
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Trump issues pardons for Giuliani, other key figures tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election results
President Donald Trump has issued broad pardons to several key allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, as well as dozens of others accused of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The pardons were first reported by Politico’s Kyle Cheney, who cited a social media post from Ed Martin, the Justice Department’s pardon …
Senate reaches bipartisan deal to end historic gov’t shutdown as House prepares for vote
Lawmakers in Washington have reached a tentative bipartisan agreement to end the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown, setting the stage for swift votes in both chambers of Congress to reopen federal agencies and restore funding. The Senate reached the breakthrough late Sunday night when eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a funding measure backed by the …
NFL suspends Commanders’ Daron Payne for punching Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown during Sunday’s game
The NFL has suspended Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne for one game after he punched Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown during Sunday’s 44–22 loss in Landover, Maryland. Payne was suspended without pay for unsportsmanlike conduct; he has the option to appeal the suspension. The incident occurred midway through the second quarter, shortly …
NY Giants fire head coach Brian Daboll after disappointing 2-8 start to season
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has been fired, according to sources (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and CBS Sports insider Jonathan Jones also reported Daboll’s firing, in his 4th season with the Giants. The move comes after the Giants blew another double-digit lead on Sunday in Chicago – the second …
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‘Coyote vs. Acme’ starring Will Forte set for Aug 28, 2026 release
Comedian/actor Will Forte’s new film, Coyote vs. Acme, will be released on Aug. 28, 2026. Variety reported that Ketchup Entertainment bought the completed, live-action and animated hybrid film from Warner Bros. Discovery in March 2025 (for reportedly around $50 million). “Coyote vs. Acme” — about Looney Tunes stalwart Wyle E. Coyote suing the Acme Corporation for …
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Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell to star in action-comedy ‘Tough Guys’ for Amazon MGM Studios
Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell are set to star in and produce Tough Guys, an action-comedy at Amazon MGM Studios. Originating as a spec from writer Daniel Gold, the film logline reads: “Fed up with being ‘disposable,’ two henchmen break free from the criminal underworld and rewrite the rules as they abandon their ruthless boss …
Transportation Secretary Duffy warns air travel could be severely reduced ahead of Thanksgiving
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a stark warning Sunday that U.S. air travel could grind nearly to a halt in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving if the government shutdown continues, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faces severe air traffic control shortages. The FAA’s staffing crisis has forced widespread flight reductions at more than …