New York City has agreed to pay hundreds of protesters who were surrounded, arrested and subjected to excessive force by police during a George Floyd protest in 2020. The lawsuit alleged that the NYPD “arrested and charged the protestors without probable cause and subjected them to excessive force, as part of a planned police action …
Monthly Archives: March 2023
Washington Capitals trade Lars Eller to Colorado Avalanche for second-round pick
The Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday they have traded forward Lars Eller to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick. The Capitals will retain 31% of Eller’s salary in the deal; he is set to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2022-23 campaign. Eller is the fifth Capitals player to be …
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Georgia football star Jalen Carter faces arrest in connection to crash that killed teammate
An arrest warrant was issued for Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter in connection to a fatal January crash that killed two members of the Bulldogs’ football program. Carter is charged with the misdemeanor charges or reckless driving and racing. On the morning of Jan. 15, offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy were killed in …
Willie Nelson and Family to headline 2023 Luck Reunion
The lineup for the 11th annual Luck Reunion has been announced, taking place in Luck, TX on Thursday, March 16th. The event will ‘feature more than 35 acts, culinary experiences with renowned chefs from across the nation, local artisans and one of a kind merchandise.’ Willie Nelson and Family will headline Luck Reunion, along with performances by Elvie …
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Kane Brown to co-host the ‘CMT Music Awards’ with Kelsea Ballerini
CMT announced that Kane Brown will return as co-host of the 2023 CMT Music Awards alongside Kelsea Ballerini, sharing on Instagram: “The dynamic duo is BACK We are thrilled to have @kanebrown return with @kelseaballerini as our 2023 #CMTAwards hosts Don’t miss the show — Sunday, April 2 on @cbstv!” This marks Brown’s fourth time co-hosting …
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‘It’ prequel series ‘Welcome to Derry’ coming to HBO Max
HBO Max has ordered an ‘It’ prequel series, with the working title of ‘Welcome to Derry.’ Andy Muschietti, who directed 2017’s ‘It’ and 2019’s ‘It: Chapter Two,’ will serve as show runner on ‘Welcome to Derry’ alongside his sister, ‘It’ producer Barbara Muschietti, as well as actor-writer Jason Fuchs, who played Richie’s manager in It: Chapter Two. Said …
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Jenna Ortega starring with The Weeknd in his first feature role in film he co-wrote
The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) will appear in his first starring role in a feature film, which he co-wrote and will produce. According to a report from Deadline, the singer is set to star in a new untitled film alongside ‘Wednesday’ star Jenna Ortega and Oscar-nominated actor Barry Keoghan. The film will be directed by Trey …
Conservative Supreme Court justices skeptical of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
Conservative Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical about the legality of President Joe Biden’s student loan debt relief plan — announced by Biden in August and originally scheduled to take effect last fall. The program would allow eligible borrowers to cancel up to $20,000 in debt, but has been blocked since the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of …
President Biden nominates Julie Su as next labor secretary
President Biden will nominate the current deputy, Julie Su, as his next labor secretary, replacing the departing incumbent, former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. Walsh announced his intention to leave the administration earlier this month to lead the National Hockey League Players’ Association. Su will serve as the acting secretary until the Senate acts on her …
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Chicago Blackhawks agree to trade star winger Patrick Kane to New York Rangers
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to trade winger Patrick Kane to the NY Rangers in exchange for a 2023 conditional second-round pick and a 2023 fourth-round pick. The second-round pick could become a first-round pick in 2024 or ’25 on the condition that the Rangers make the Eastern Conference finals this season. New York is …
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