Israel government votes to approve deal for hostage release; short cease fire

The Israeli government said in a statement late Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government have approved a deal for the release of some of the hostages held by Hamas. The news came after Netanyahu convened his war cabinet to discuss the deal following recent negotiations. The statement read: “The Government of Israel …

Gunman dead after shooting at Ohio Walmart leaves 4 wounded

Four people were shot Monday night at a Walmart in Beavercreek, Ohio, by a man who walked in and started firing, before turning the gun on himself. Police said the gunman entered the store at about 8:30 p.m. Monday wielding a Hi-Point 45-caliber Carbine long gun. He shot an undetermined number of rounds, leaving injured …

All-pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard waived by Indianapolis Colts in surprise move

On Tuesday, the Indianapolis Colts released 28-year-old former All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard, incurring a potential $27.7 million dead cap hit if another team does not sign him. The Colts will pay Leonard $15.7 million in base salary this season, unless another team claims him on waivers and absorbs the remaining weeks. Leonard said on X: …

New Orleans Saints place WR Michael Thomas on injured reserve

In news first reported by NewOrleans.Football’s Brooke Kirchhofer, the New Orleans Saints are placing wide receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserve.  Thomas will be out for a minimum of four games before being eligible to return after the Giants home game on Dec. 17, and is expected to return this season. He will miss the team’s …

Justin Moore shares his new song ‘This Is My Dirt’

Justin Moore just dropped his new song, “This Is My Dirt,” the follow-up to his 12th #1 single, “You, Me, and Whiskey” with Priscilla Block. Moore teamed up with Paul DiGiovanni, Randy Montana and Jeremy Stover to write “This Is My Dirt,” and describes the anthem as “a song about how you grew up, and …

Dustin Lynch earns his 9th No. 1 with “Stars Like Confetti”

Dustin Lynch has earned his 9th No. 1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart with “Stars Like Confetti.” Shares Lynch: “What a way to cap off what has been an incredible year for us! Country radio friends and fam, thank YOU for another #1! Big shout-out to Josh Thompson, Thomas Rhett, and Zach Crowell for bringing …

‘The Hunger Games: Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes’ tops North American box office with $44M

The ‘Hunger Games’ franchise prequel film, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, was the No. 1 movie in North America in its debut weekend, earning $44 million in receipts. The film, which received mixed reviews and a 61% score on Rotten Tomatoes, is the worst-reviewed installment in the ‘Hunger Games’ franchise. The Ballad …

Boy George to return to Broadway in ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’

The legendary Boy George will return to Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical.  George will play Harold Zidler in the production, held at Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City.  Moulin Rouge! The Musical will mark George’s first Broadway role in 20 years; he last appeared in and wrote the music and lyrics for the …

600 employees of OpenAI protest ouster of ex-CEO Sam Altman, now employed by Microsoft

A letter signed by nearly 600 employees at OpenAI is calling for the resignation of the company’s board and the return of former CEO Sam Altman – who was hired by Microsoft just days after being ousted at OpenAI.  According to a copy of the letter, the employees are threatening to quit and join Microsoft …

Supreme Court rejects appeal of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin, convicted of killing George Floyd

On Monday, the United States Supreme Court rejected former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin‘s appeal of his conviction for second-degree murder in the killing of George Floyd during a 2020 arrest, which sparked widespread protests against police brutality and racism. The justices left in place state court rulings affirming Chauvin’s conviction and 22 1/2-year sentence, …