Wisconsin anti-abortion office fire being investigated as arson

A fire on Sunday inside the headquarters of anti-abortion group Wisconsin Family Action was being investigated as arson, after someone had spray-painted a message outside the building. Madison, Wisconsin police spokeswoman Stephanie Fryer told the Wisconsin State Journal that the fire reported shortly after 6 a.m. Sunday in Madison was suspicious in nature. Federal officials …

President Biden announces new sanctions on Russia after meeting with G7 leaders

The United States announced new sanctions on Russia after President Joe Biden met with the leaders of the Group of Seven and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday. The White House said that the United States will sanction three of Russia’s most-viewed television stations controlled by the Kremlin — including Russia-1, Channel One Russia and …

Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat in Game 4 to even series at 2-2

Joel Embiid and James Harden led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 116-108 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night in Game 4, tying their Eastern Conference semifinals series at 2-2. Harden scored 31 points on Sunday at the Wells Fargo Center, marked his best output in the postseason this year. He added nine assists …

Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 in Game 4 of playoff series

The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 in Game 4 on Sunday night to even their first-round playoff series. Steven Stamkos, Pierre Edouard Bellemare and Pat Maroon scored in the first eight minutes of the game against Toronto goalie Jack Campbell, who gave up five goals on 16 shots before being replaced …

Gabby Barrett expecting second child with husband Cade Foehner

Gabby Barrett and her husband Cade Foehner announced they are expecting their second child.  The couple revealed the news on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8. Barrett posted a photo on Instagram of an ultrasound, and the caption: “My son. Another LIFE we get to love and cherish. Happy Mothers Day.” Foehner also revealed the news, …

Country music icon Mickey Gilley dies at age 86

Country music icon Mickey Gilley passed away Saturday in Branson, Missouri, due to complications after a recent hospitalization. He was 86 years old.  Gilley’s publicist Zach Farnum said in a statement that he “passed peacefully” surrounded by family and close friends. He had recently returned home from the road after playing 10 shows in April, …

Take a look at the latest trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

The latest trailer for Disney+’s newest Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, has been released.  The trailer for the limited series shows Obi-Wan (portrayed by Ewan McGregor) watching over a young Luke Skywalker and living in hiding on the desert planet of Tatooine following the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.  …

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ leads the weekend box office with $185M; earns $450M globally

Marvel Studios and Disney’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness grossed $185 million in its debut to land one of the biggest openings of all time domestically, as well as earning $450 million globally, The sequel to Doctor Strange, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, landed the 11th biggest domestic launch in history …

Karine Jean-Pierre to replace Jen Psaki as new White House press secretary

On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced that Karine Jean-Pierre will replace Jen Psaki as White House press secretary later this month.  Said Biden of Psaki: “Jen Psaki has set the standard for returning decency, respect and decorum to the White House briefing room. I want to say thank you to Jen for raising the bar, …

President Biden approves disaster declaration for New Mexico due to devastating Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon wildfire

President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration for New Mexico due to a wildfire that’s been burning for weeks in the northern part of the state. Fire officials say the The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire is just 20% contained, but has burned more than 160,000 acres. The blaze began about a month ago and …