President Joe Biden signed several executive orders on Thursday in the hopes of quickly implementing his administration’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. The orders laid out an aggressive new strategy to fight the pandemic. In addition to the executive actions, Biden unveiled a new, nearly 200-page national strategy during an announcement at the White House, …
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Democratic Senators request investigation into Sens. Hawley and Cruz’s role in Capitol insurrection
Seven Democratic senators filed a complaint urging the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate GOP Sens. Ted Cruz’s and Josh Hawley’s efforts to overturn the presidential election results. The complaint comes more than two weeks after the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol led by supporters of former President Donald Trump. Cruz and Hawley …
Pittsburgh Steelers sign Washington QB Dwayne Haskins to one-year contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thurday that they have signed former Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins to a one-year contract. Haskins was released by Washington on Dec. 28. Haskins posted on Twitter, saying, “Three (3) in the Bible stands for restoration and eternal life,” Haskins said. “Let’s work.” Haskins, the former No. 15 pick in …
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Philadelphia Eagles to hire Indianapolis Colts OC Nick Sirianni as head coach
The Philadelphia Eagles are set to hire Nick Sirianni to be their head coach. The Eagles fired Doug Pederson following a 4-11-1 season, less than three years after he led the team to the franchise’s only Super Bowl title. Sirianni was the offensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts the past three seasons. The 39-year-old Sirianni …
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Actress Christina Ricci Granted Domestic Violence Restraining Order Against Estranged Husband
Actress Christina Ricci has been granted a restraining order against her estranged husband, James Heerdegen, whom she is accusing of domestic abuse. Ricci filed for the restraining order claiming multiple incidents had led to her fearing for her life and that of her son. The domestic violence restraining order requires Heerdegen to remain 100 yards …
Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ has been renewed for season 2
Netflix announced on Thursday that Bridgerton is officially coming back for season 2. The series, based on a series of romance novels by Julia Quinn, follows the wealthy Bridgerton family in Regency England. Season 1 centered on eldest Bridgerton daughter, Daphne (Phoebe Dyvenor), and Simon, the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page). The season also introduced viewers to …
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President Biden signs executive orders on his first day in office after inauguration ceremony
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed multiple executive orders that will set the tone for his new administration, aimimg to immediately reverse policies by President Donald Trump. As one of his first acts as president, Biden signed the 17 orders before reporters in the Oval Office. Among the orders was one mandating that the United …
Stock market hits record highs as Joe Biden takes office on Inauguration Day
The stock market climbed to record highs Wednesday as President Joe Biden was sworn into office. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 257.86, or 0.83%, to rise to a new record high of 31,188.38, while the S&P 500 gained 1.45% and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.97% both also reaching record highs. Markets reacted to Biden …
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Stock market hits record highs as Joe Biden takes office on Inauguration Day
The stock market climbed to record highs Wednesday as President Joe Biden was sworn into office. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 257.86, or 0.83%, to rise to a new record high of 31,188.38, while the S&P 500 gained 1.45% and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.97% both also reaching record highs. Markets reacted to Biden …
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Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers to retire after 17 seasons in NFL
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers announced that he will retire after 17 seasons in the NFL. The 39-year-old quarterback completed 68% of his throws for 4,169 yards, 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 16 starts this season, and led the Colts to an 11-5 record before losing to the Buffalo Bills in the first round …
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