Veteran linebacker K.J. Wright signed a one-day contract Wednesday to retire as a member of the Seattle Seahawks. The veteran linebacker spent all but one of his 11 NFL seasons with Seattle, and helped the Seahawks win their first title in 2013. The 33-year-old Wright returned to the franchise Wednesday after spending the 2021 season …
Monthly Archives: July 2022
United States makes ‘substantial proposal’ to bring home WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on Wednesday that the United States has made a “substantial proposal” to bring home WNBA star Brittney Griner, as well as another American currently detained in Russia. Blinken did not elaborate on the details of the proposal while taking questions from reporters at the State Department, telling reporters: “We …
Lauren Alaina signs with Big Loud Records
Lauren Alaina is officially signed to Big Loud Records, taking to social media to share the exciting news with fans. Alaina wrote on Instagram: “Signed a very BIG and LOUD record deal. Thank you, @bigloud for being willing and LABEL to make music with me. Let’s goooooo!!!! ” The news comes three months after Alaina …
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Dolly Parton teams up with Bill Anderson for new duet “Someday It’ll All Make Sense”
Bill Anderson and Dolly Parton have premiered the music video for the heartfelt duet, “Someday It’ll All Make Sense.” Parton said in a statement: “Working with my ol’ buddy Bill Anderson was the most meaningful fun I’ve had in years. I love the song we sang, I love how we sounded together on it and getting …
Tony Dow, who portrayed Wally Cleaver on ‘Leave It to Beaver,’ dies at age 77
Actor Tony Dow, who played Wally Cleaver on the long-running 1950s sitcom “Leave It to Beaver,” died Wednesday morning at the age of 77 due to complications from liver cancer. Dow’s death was officially announced on the actor’s official Facebook page, and confirmed by his son and Dow’s agent, Frank Bilotta. On Tuesday, Dow’s management team …
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Barack Obama shares his 2022 Summer Playlist, including Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, and more
Barack Obama is back with his annual summer playlist, sharing on Twitter: “Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies — it’s an example of how music really can bring us all together. Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer. What songs …
At least 1 person is dead after historic St. Louis rainfall results in flash flooding and evacuations
At least one person is dead after historic rain fell on St. Louis, Missouri overnight Monday through Tuesday, leading to widespread flash flooding that left St. Louis motorists stranded and residents evacuating their homes. According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, the city had recorded 8.06 inches of rainfall by early Tuesday, surpassing …
President Biden discusses $22 billion investment in virtual meeting with South Korea’s SK Group
Due to his ongoing recovery from his COVID-19 diagnosis, President Joe Biden met virtually on Tuesday with representatives of the South Korean conglomerate SK Group to introduce $22 billion of new investment in manufacturing. The White House said the new investment comes on top of $7 billion previously announced by the organization. The SK Group …
Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson retiring from NFL due to neck injury
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson is retiring from the NFL at the age of 27 due to a lingering neck injury. Rapoport tweeted that Carson will not make an official retirement statement, on the off chance that his neck dramatically improves. However, Seattle plans to release him with …
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers to sign former All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones to 1-year deal
Reports surfaced on Tuesday that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing veteran wide receiver Julio Jones to a one-year deal. Jones, who spent 10 seasons with the Falcons, joins Tampa with the hope of contending for a Super Bowl alongside quarterback Tom Brady. Jones, the Falcons’ all-time leading wide receiver, is a seven-time Pro Bowler …