Charges filed against Ray Epps, protester at center of far-right Jan. 6 conspiracy theory

The former U.S. marine who became the center of a Jan. 6, 2021, conspiracy theory, has been charged with a misdemeanor offense in connection with the U.S. Capitol riot. Ray Epps is expected to plead guilty, according to court papers filed Tuesday. Epps is charged with disorderly or disruptive conduct on restricted grounds, court records …

President Biden urges allies to assist in aide to Ukraine in U.N. speech

In a speech Tuesday to the United Nations General Assembly, President Joe Biden urged world leaders not to abandon Ukraine in its war against Russia. Biden implied that if the U.S. and other nations that have aided Ukraine were to withhold support, every nation would feel vulnerable and isolated in the face of an attack. …

Tampa Bay Rays announce plans for new $1.3 billion stadium in St. Petersburg, FL

The Tampa Bay Rays, along with the city of St. Petersburg, announced plans for a new $1.3 billion state-of-the-art ballpark and a transformational development by the Hines Historic Gas Plant Partnership. The new ballpark will sit on the 86-acre site where the team’s current stadium sits, as part of the redevelopment of the Historic Gas …

Cleveland Browns confirm Nick Chubb will miss season after suffering knee injury

Cleveland Browns announced on Tuesday that running back Nick Chubb will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury during the team’s “Monday Night Football” loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 18. The play was too graphic to be replayed on television during the “Monday Night Football” broadcast. Browns head coach …

Wynonna Judd to host the NBC Christmas special ‘Christmas at the Opry’

Country music star Wynonna Judd has signed on to host the two-hour program ‘Christmas at the Opry’, airing on NBC and Peacock this Dec. 7th. The Grand Ole Opry tweeted: “Be part of our live audience at the taping of @nbc’s new holiday special Christmas at the Opry, hosted by @Wynonnaat the Grand Ole Opry …

2024 Gulf Coast Jam announces Parker McCollum as fourth headliner

The 12th Annual Gulf Coast Jam announced Parker McCollum as the fourth and final headliner, joining Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, and Morgan Wallen at the 2024 Gulf Coast Jam 2024. McCollium will hit the stage on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Gulf Coast Jam shared: “Ladies & Gentleman….your 4 headliners for Gulf Coast Jam 2024, presented …

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert split after 7 years of marriage

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert have called it quits after seven years of marriage. Taylor, 32, posted on social media: “AHT AHT! Not too much on my bestie! In all fairness, Iman and I are separated and have been for a while. To be 1000% clear, ‘infidelity’ ain’t one of the reasons for our departure. …

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky share first pictures of new son, Riot Rose

Rihanna, 35, and A$AP Rocky, 34, have unveiled the first photos of Riot Rose, their second baby boy, joining big brother RZA, 16 months.  Photographer Diggzy shared the carousel of photos to his Instagram page with the caption: “It’s a FAMILY thing . Welcome to the World Riot Rose ” He also shared additional snaps …

Police continue search for ex-NFL player Sergio Brown after mother’s homicide

Police are continuing the search for former NFL player Sergio Brown, who is missing amid an investigation into his mother’s homicide, which occurred in the Chicago suburb of Maywood, Ill. Homicide detectives say that Myrtle Brown, 73, was found unresponsive near a creek behind her home Saturday as officers searched for her and her son …

Hunter Biden files lawsuit against IRS over alleged unlawful disclosures of tax information

Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit in a Washington, D.C., federal court against the Internal Revenue Service over alleged “unlawful disclosures” made by a pair of whistleblowers who accused government prosecutors of mishandling their investigation into Hunter Biden. After a nearly five-year probe, Hunter Biden was indicted last week on felony gun charges, two months …