Two former Proud Boys leaders were sentenced on Thursday for their actions during the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly handed down sentences for Joseph Biggs, the former leader of the group’s Florida chapter, and Zachary Rehl, the former leader of the Proud Boys’ Philadelphia chapter, who both had …
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Donald Trump pleads not guilty to Georgia election interference charges
Former president Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia, and also sought to sever his case from other defendants. Trump surrendered last week on charges filed by Fulton County Distict Attorney Fani Willis in which he is accused of illegally scheming …
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USWNT star Julie Ertz officially announces retirement from soccer
Julie Ertz, arguably one of the greatest players in U.S. women’s national team history, has announced her retirement from professional soccer. After announcing her retirement from international competition following a loss in the 2023 World Cup knockout stage, Ertz, 31, revealed that she’s hanging up her cleats for good, sharing in a statement: “With immense …
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Tight end T.J. Hockenson agrees to 4-year, $68.5M extension with Minnesota Vikings
Tight end TJ Hockenson has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $68.5M with the Minnesota Vikings. The deal makes Hockenson the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said of Hockenson on Thursday: “He fits our culture. He’s the type of player we want in Minnesota.” The 26-year-old Hockenson caught …
Grand Ole Opry honoring 20th Anniversary of Johnny Cash’s death with tribute show
The Grand Ole Opry will mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Johnny Cash with a special, star-studded tribute concert on September 12. Cash died on September 12, 2003 at the age of 71; he made his Opry debut in July 1956, performing “I Walk the Line,” “Get Rhythm,” and “So Doggone Lonesome.” The …
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Gabby Barrett and husband Cade Foehner reveal they are expecting baby No. 3
Gabby Barrett and husband Cade Foehner made the surprise announcement that they are expecting baby No. 3. Barrett, 23, and Foehner, 27, met on American Idol in 2018, and were married the following year. Barrett and Foehner posted a few photos on Instagram for the pregnancy reveal, with Barrett’s caption saying “SWIPE for a surprise” …
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“And Just Like That …” renewed for Season 3 on MAX
“And Just Like That …” has been renewed for Season 3 at Max. Series developer and executive producer Michael Patrick King said in a statement: “We are thrilled to spend more time in the Sex And The City universe telling new stories about the lives of these relatable and aspirational characters played by these amazing …
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ concert film coming to theaters in October
Taylor Swift announced that her concert film documenting her Eras Tour will debut in theaters this fall. The pop star shared that Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour will be screened in AMC theaters in the United States, Canada, and Mexico starting on October 13th. You can check out a trailer for the film – …
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Federal judge finds Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming Georgia election workers
On Wednesday, a federal judge awarded a default judgment to two Georgia election workers as part of their civil defamation suit against former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani. U.S. Judge Beryl Howell found Giuliani liable for his defamatory remarks, leveling harsh sanctions against him (including the default judgment), and ordering a trial to determine the complete …
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears to have another medical episode during public event
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze again during an exchange with reporters on Wednesday during an event in his home state of Kentucky. Video footage showed McConnell, 81, trailing off and remaining silent after he was asked if he would seek re-election in 2026. While the Republican leader acknowledged the question, he froze …