Trump Administration Announces Overhaul Of Medicaid Program Funding

On Thursday morning, the Trump administration announced that it would take steps to overhaul Medicaid. Named the “Healthy Adult Opportunity,” Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma said the new guidance would provide states the option to receive their federal Medicaid funding as a block grant, or a lump sum, to provide coverage …

First Case Of Person-To-Person Spread Of Coronavirus Reported In U.S.

For the first time in the U.S., the coronavirus has spread from one person to another, health officials said on Thursday. The 6th diagnosed case in the U.S. was identified as the husband of a Chicago woman who got sick from the virus after she returned from the epicenter of an outbreak in China. There …

Multiple Players From Memphis Grizzlies And NY Knicks Face Fines, Suspensions For Roles In Altercation During Game

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marko Guduric of the Memphis Grizzlies and NY Knicks guard Elfrid Payton were suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Thursday for their roles in an altercation between the teams during their game at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. The Knicks’ Marcus Morris was also fined $35,000 not only …

Kobe Bryant Tribute Among Changes Made To All-Star Game Format

The NBA has announced major changes to the All-Star Game format, including a tribute for the late Kobe Bryant. Quarters will consist of a mini-game to benefit charity before an untimed fourth quarter with a target score will decide which team walks away with the win. Scores will be reset back to 0-0 at the …

Former WWE Stars Twins Nikki And Brie Bella Announce Their Pregnancies

Former WWE wrestlers Brie and Nikki Bella announced they’re both pregnant, with due dates a week and a half apart. Brie announced the news on Instagram, posting “We are shocked like all of you!” and aded that she never thought she and her sister would be pregnant at the same time. “Knowing us our babies will come the …

The New Trailer For “Narcos: Mexico” Season Two Is Released

The official trailer for the second season of ‘Narcos: Mexico’ has arrived. The companion series to Netflix’s hit show ‘Narcos’ stars Diego Luna back as the lead, Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo. Teresa Ruiz returns as Isabella Bautista. Scoot McNairy joins the cast as DEA agent Walt Breslin.  According to the official Netflix synopsis, the series …

President Trump Impeachment Hearing: Senators Question Both Sides

The first of two days of question-and-answer sessions got underway Wednesday at President Trump’s impeachment trial, where senators got their first opportunity to participate in the proceedings. Chief Justice John Roberts posed written questions submitted by senators to House impeachment managers and the president’s legal team, with questions alternating between parties.  Most of the questioning …

Supreme Court Allows “Public Charge” Immigration Rule Proceed

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can implement its divisive “public charge” rule, which seeks to withhold citizenship from immigrants the government deems likely to rely on public benefits like Medicaid and Section 8 housing. In the 5-4 vote, justices voted to grant the administration its request to stay a lower court …

Houston Astros Reach Deal With Dusty Baker To Become Their New Manager

Dusty Baker, one of baseball’s most respected managers, has reached a deal with the Houston Astros to become their 24th manager in franchise history. Houston owner Jim Crane fired maanger A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow after Major League Baseball released its investigative findings on Jan. 13. The league determined that, under Hinch and Luhnow, …

Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant Loses Service-Tme Grievance Against Team

Kris Bryant has lost his service-time grievance against the Chicago Cubs. The decision means the 28-year-old Bryant has two years left before he is eligible for free agency, instead of becoming a free agent after the 2020 season. In his grievance, Bryant contended he was held in the minors in a deliberate effort to delay …