The U.S. carried out two more strikes on alleged drug vessels this week—this time on the Pacific side of Latin America—killing five people and marking a major expansion of the Trump administration’s anti-narcotics campaign. No U.S. personnel were injured in either operation, officials confirmed. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed that the military conducted the …
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Heat’s Terry Rozier among those arrested in federal gambling, organized crime probe
Federal authorities announced Thursday that more than 30 people across 11 states — including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones — have been charged in a pair of nationwide investigations into illegal sports gambling poker rigging schemes connected to organized crime. Federal prosecutors emphasized …
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Heat’s Terry Rozier among those arrested in federal gambling, organized crime probe
Federal authorities announced Thursday that more than 30 people across 11 states — including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones — have been charged in a pair of nationwide investigations into illegal sports gambling poker rigging schemes connected to organized crime. Federal prosecutors emphasized …
Lionel Messi signs new contract extension to stay with Inter Miami through 2028
Inter Miami announced Thursday that Lionel Messi has agreed to a new contract extension, securing the Argentine superstar’s place with the club through the 2028 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. The club unveiled the news with a video of Messi signing on the field of Miami Freedom Park, the privately funded 25,000-seat stadium set to …
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Hardy releases deluxe edition of latest album ‘Country! Country! Country!’
Hardy has dropped the deluxe edition of his latest album, dubbed ‘Country! Country! Country!’ The deluxe edition of the recently-released ‘Country! Country! features the new song “Good Ole Boy” as well as stripped-back, acoustic versions of tracks “Dog Years,” “Country In Me” and “Take the Country and Run.” Check out the official music video for …
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Scotty McCreery earns seventh No. 1 with “Bottle Rockets” featuring Hootie & The Blowfish
Scotty McCreery marks his seventh No. 1 single – and his fastest chart-topping track of his career to date – with “Bottle Rockets,” featuring Hootie & The Blowfish. ‘Bottle Rockets’ has taken the top spot on both the Billboard and Mediabase Country Airplay Charts, averaging six million streams per week, and also spent three weeks …
Annette Bening joins cast of ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘The Dutton Ranch’
Annette Bening has joined the cast of the Yellowstone ‘Beth and Rip’ spinoff series titled ‘The Dutton Ranch’ for Paramount+, executive produced by Taylor Sheridan. Chad Feehan (‘Ray Donovan,’ ‘Banshee’) has been named showrunner. Bening will star opposite Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser and Finn Little, who will reprise their original roles. The show is expected …
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Miles Teller, Nikki Glaser, Glen Powell to host; Brandi Carlile, Sombr, Olivia Dean as musical guests on November “SNL” shows
Saturday Night Live has revealed its latest round of guest hosts and musical guests for their November shows, announcing that Miles Teller, comedian Nikki Glaser and Glen Powell are set to host the first three episodes in November of the late-night sketch comedy series, with Brandi Carlile, Sombr and Olivia Dean to serving as musical …
Sen. Jeff Merkle delivers 22-hour marathon speech on Senate floor protesting Pres. Trump’s policies
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, delivered a 22-hour marathon speech on the Senate floor beginning on Tuesday evening, holding the floor overnight and into the day Wednesday in protest of President Trump’s policies. The senator’s remarks also came amid a prolonged budget standoff between Democrats and Republicans that has kept the government partially shut down for …
North Carolina lawmakers passes new congressional map to help secure extra GOP House seat
North Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature has approved a new congressional map expected to strengthen the GOP’s hold on the U.S. House, making the state the latest battleground in a broader national redistricting effort aimed at securing Republican advantages ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The state House passed the measure Wednesday by a 66–48 vote, one …