In his first address to the United Nations, President Joe Biden has urged global unity through “a decisive decade for our world”. Reaffirming his support for democracy and diplomacy, Mr Biden said: “We must work together like never before.” At a gathering of the 76th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Biden addressed …
Monthly Archives: September 2021
Veteran guard JJ Redick announces retirement after 15 seasons in the NBA
JJ Redick announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday after a 15-year professional career in the NBA. The 37-year-old Redick retires after spending last season with the Pelicans and Mavericks, having played just 44 total games. Redick wrote on Instagram: “I started playing basketball 30 years ago in my backyard on an uneven patch …
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One person injured in roof fire at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome
Caesars Superdome, the home of the New Orleans Saints, caught fire on Tuesday afternoon. At 12:40 CT, fire and smoke began emanating from the roof of the Superdome; the New Orleans Fire Department responded to the three-alarm fire at the Superdome shortly after. Local officials said workers were power washing the roof this week to …
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Keith Urban’s new song ‘Crimson Blue’ to be featured in finale of ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’
Keith Urban recently wrote and recorded a new song, “Crimson Blue,” which will be featured in the series finale of wife Nicole Kidman’s Hulu series ‘Nine Perfect Strangers,’ airing Wednesday, Sept. 22. Urban wrote the song specifically for the show, alongside Breland, Sean Small and Sam Sumser. Urban is set to be honored with the …
Brett Eldredge announces “Mr. Christmas” album and ‘Glow Live Tour 2021’
Brett Eldredge announced his upcoming holiday album, ‘Mr. Christmas,’ and released a brand new song of the same name, as well as sharing a list of dates for his upcoming ‘Glow Live Tour.’ Mr. Christmas is set to be released on Oct. 22 and is available for pre-order on Eldredge’s official website. The holiday record …
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‘The Real’ host Jeannie Mai expecting first child with husband Jeezy
‘The Real’ host Jeannie Mai announced on the show that she is expecting her first child with her husband, rapper Jeezy. The 42-year-old Mai shared: “I can definitely say that our Real fam is growing, and it’s been really hard to keep all of these secrets for you guys because we had so much to …
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‘Sex & The City’ star Willie Garson dies at age 57
Actor Willie Garson, best known for his role in HBO’s ‘Sex and the City’, has died. He was 57. Garson died on Tuesday afternoon following a short illness; he was surrounded by family at the time of his death. Garson played Stanford Blatch – the best friend of Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw — on …
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Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine in lower dosage is safe and effective in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine is effective for children ages 5 to 11, and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon. The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech already is available for anyone 12 and older. For elementary school-aged kids, Pfizer tested a much lower dose, equal …
U.S. to allow vaccinated foreign travelers back into the country with proof of negative COVID-19 test
The White House announced Monday that the U.S. will begin allowing foreign travelers into the country in November if they provide proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test. The new policy will replace various restrictions that have been in effect since last year, which barred U.S. entry for foreign travelers if they’d spent any …
New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino activated for first time in nearly two years
The New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino, who hasn’t thrown a big-league pitch since the 2019 season, was activated prior to Monday’s series opener. The 27-year-old Severino has missed nearly two years recovering from Tommy John surgery, in addition to a prolonged absence during the 2019 season because of shoulder issues. Severino has made only …