CDC confirms 9 monkeypox cases have been identified in 7 states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) confirmed on Thursday that nine cases of monkeypox has been identified across seven states. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a news briefing that the nine cases have been identified in Massachusetts, Florida, Utah, Washington, California, Virginia and New York. Walensky said that while the nine …

Democratic senators rally for support on gun reform and legislation as bipartisan talks begin

Shortly ahead of bipartisan talks on possible gun legislation, Democratic members of Congress joined anti-gun violence activists at a press conference and rally on Thursday at the Capitol in Washington D.C. Students Demand Action activist Addie Hernandez said students “from California to Texas to Vermont” are walking out of classes Thursday to demand action on …

Miranda Lambert named one of Time Magazine’s ‘TIME100 Most Influential People’

Miranda Lambert has been named as one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. Lambert is included among the 2022 TIME100, the publication’s annual list that recognizes the world’s most influential people. Miranda shared:  “This is further proof that God dreams bigger than any of us ever do.  I’m so honored to join …

Kane Brown shares the music video for “Like I Love Country Music”

Kane Brown has released the video for his new single “Like I Love Country Music”, directed by Alex Alvga. The video clip begins as Brown arrives at The Nashville Palace, a live music venue in Music City that first opened in 1977 where dozens of country music icons have graced the stage, including Johnny Cash, …

Take a look at the extended trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’

Warner Brothers has released its second official trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, starring Austin Butler as the ‘King of Rock & Roll.’ The trailer opens with a voiceover, saying “Our country itself is sick, and it’s lost its sense of direction – even its common decency” — referring to the reaction to Presley and his …

Emmy Award winning actor Ray Liotta dead at age 67

Actor Ray Liotta, perhaps best known for his breakout role in the 1990 Martin Scorsese classic ‘Goodfellas’, has died. The Emmy Award winning actor was 67. Liotta died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting the film Dangerous Waters.  He was engaged to fiancée Jacy Nittolo, and he was dad to …

St. Louis Blues come back in OT for win over Colorado Avalanche 5-4 in Game 5

The St. Louis Blues’ Tyler Bozak scored the game winning goal in overtime to save the Blues from elimination, defeating the Colorado Avalanche with a score of 5-4 to force a Game 6. The Blues were down 3-0 in the second period, but came back to tie the game 3-3 in the third period. Nathan …

Boston Celtics defeat Miami Heat 93-80 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals

The Boston Celtics took Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals with a 93-80 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night at FTX Arena. The victory gives Boston a 3-2 edge in the best-of-seven series. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 25 points, while Jayson Tatum posted 22 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists in …

Texas Governor Abbott reveals that gunman posted about shooting online ahead of Texas school massacre in Uvalde

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott revealed in a Wednesday news conference that the 18-year-old gunman who shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a South Texas elementary school shared his plans on Facebook. The gunman, Salvador Ramos, posted a series of Facebook messages about 30 minutes before the shooting at Robb Elementary School in …

Former reality TV star Josh Duggar sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison following his conviction on child pornography charges

Former reality TV star Josh Duggar, who appeared in TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting,” was sentenced Wednesday to more than 12 years in federal prison for downloading and possessing child pornography. Duggar was sentenced to 151 months in prison and fined $10,000, according to legal documents. Josh’s father, Jim Bob, his wife Anna, and siblings Joy-Anna …