Judge rejects Trump’s effort to move New York hush money case to federal court

A federal judge on Wednesday rejected former President Donald Trump’s bid to move his hush-money payments case from New York state court to a federal venue. The ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Alvin Hellerstein means the case will stay in Manhattan criminal court, where District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office is prosecuting Trump on 34 …

Stanford University president announces resignation amid scrutiny over his research

On Wednesday, the president of Stanford University announced his resignation, citing an independent review that found flaws in some papers he authored, but cleared him of research misconduct. Tessier-Lavigne has been president for nearly seven years. Marc Tessier-Lavigne said in a statement to students and staff that he would step down Aug. 31. Tessier-Lavigne, a …

Cleveland Browns release defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey after assault allegations

The Cleveland Browns announced in a statement on Wednesday the release of defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey. News of the decision comes shortly after it was reported the 22-year-old was under police investigation for allegedly assaulting a woman and showing her he had a gun. According to Fox 8 News, two women who said they know …

Pittsburgh Steelers and linebacker Alex Highsmith agree to $68 million extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Wednesday that linebacker Alex Highsmith has agreed to a contact extension, keeping him under contract through the 2027 season. Sources told ESPN details of the four-year, $68 million deal. Highsmith, who was already under contract in 2023, will make $38 million over the first two new years of the pact. Highsmith …

Brothers Osborne share ‘Sun Ain’t Even Gone Down Yet’ from upcoming LP

Brothers Osborne has announced the upcoming release of their self-titled fourth studio album ‘Brothers Osborne,’ available September 15th. In celebration of the announcement, the duo shared the single “Sun Ain’t Even Gone Down Yet.” TJ Osborne shared: “We’ve always had a lot of mystery intentionally around the things we have done, but with this album, …

Sheryl Crow slams Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That in a Small Town’ for ‘promoting violence’

Sheryl Crow is speaking out against Jason Aldean’s controversial new single, “Try That in a Small Town.” In a post on Twitter, Crow wrote: “I’m from a small town. Even people in small towns are sick of violence. There’s nothing small-town or American about promoting violence. You should know that better than anyone having survived …

Peacock’s trailer for ‘Twisted Metal’ features series star Anthony Mackie

Peacock is teasing their new show Twisted Metal, sharing a trailer for the post-apocalyptic action comedy featuring Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) and Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine). Twisted Metal is based on the Sony video game franchise of the same name. Mackie stars as John Doe, “a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at …

Take a look at the teaser for the new Peacock docuseries ‘Orlando Bloom: To The Edge’

Peacock shared a taser for the new docuseries Orlando Bloom: To The Edge featuring actor Orlando Bloom. To The Edge follows the 46-year-old Bloom as he goes on “a physical, mental and spiritual journey of self-discovery. Through fear defying adventures and spiritual awareness, Bloom overcomes his fears and learns more about himself, while inspiring the …

Trump informed by special counsel he is a target in Jan. 6 probe

Former President Donald Trump on on Tuesday that he was informed by special counsel Jack Smith that he is a target in the Jan. 6 criminal investigation. Smith already has criminally charged Trump with about three dozen counts related to retaining classified documents when he left the White House. Letters sent by the Department of …

3-year-old driving golf cart in Florida hits and kills 7-year-old

Police in Florida said that a 3-year-old driving a golf cart stuck and killed a 7-year-old standing in the front yard of a home in Fort Myers. According to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol, the 3-year-old was approaching a right curve near a home on private property located on Orange River Boulevard, …