College protests continued across the country, resulting in escalating violence between pro-Palestinian encampments and counter-protesters. The movement calling for universities to divest financial support for Israel, which has affected dozens of campuses across America, has gone on for over two weeks now. Hundreds of arrests have been made and skirmishes have broken out between police …
Monthly Archives: May 2024
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates steady noting ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates steady and postponed anticipated rate cuts stemming from elevated inflation across the U.S., which remains above the central bank’s 2% threshold. The Federal reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee said in a statement that the central bank left interest rates for overnight bank borrowing within a …
NBA Playoffs: Celtics eliminate Heat to advance, Mavericks defeat Clippers in Game 5
The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat on Wednesday night in Game 5 to close out the opening-round playoff series at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown finished with 25 points and six rebounds, and Derrick White had 25 points and six rebounds, while Jayson Tatum finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds The Celtics won all …
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Stars defeat Golden Knights, Oilers eliminate Kings to win series
The Dallas Stars beat the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series with a score of 3-2 The Stars won their third game in a row to take a 3-2 series lead. Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal to put Dallas ahead late in the …
Toby Keith to receive posthumous honorary degree from University of Oklahoma
Toby Keith will posthumously receive an honorary degree from the University of Oklahoma, located in the late country legend’s home state. Keith passed away on Feb. 5 following a years-long battle with stomach cancer at the age of 62; he will be honored at the University of Oklahoma commencement ceremony next month. The University of …
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Jessica Biel to star in the Peacock limited series ‘The Good Daughter’
Peacock has ordered the limited series crime drama ‘The Good Daughter’, starring and executive produced by Jessica Biel. The limited series is adapted from the Karin Slaughter novel “The Good Daughter”; and Slaughter will write all episodes and executive produce. Biel will portray Charlotte, who survived a violent attack 28 years ago along with her …
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Jason Bateman, Jude Law to star in Netflix limited series ‘Black Rabbit’
Jason Bateman and Jude Law are set to star and executive produce the new Netflix drama series, ‘Black Rabbit’. The official series synopsis reads:“When the owner of a New York City hotspot (Law) allows his turbulent brother (Bateman) back in his life, he opens the door to escalating dangers that threaten to bring down everything …
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Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers among the opening acts on The Rolling Stones ‘Hackney Diamonds’ tour
The Rolling Stones have announced the list of supporting artists on their 2024 ‘Hackney Diamonds’ North American Tour. Among the artists who will take turns opening on the legendary band’s 10-week excursion in support of their latest album, Hackney Diamonds are country stars Lainey Wilson and Tyler Childers, blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa, Bettye Lavette, The War and …
NHL Playoffs: Hurricanes, Avalanche clinch; Maple Leafs, Predators win Game 5
The Carolina Hurricanes clinched their first-round playoff series, eliminating the Islanders with a 6-3 win in Game 5 on Tuesday night at PNC Arena. The Canes’ Teuvo Teravainen, Andrei Svechnikov and Evgeny Kuznetsov put Carolina up 3-1 in the first period, and after the Islanders scored in the second period, they fought back to re-take …
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Additional details revealed after 4 law enforcement officers are killed in Charlotte, NC shooting
Additional details have been revealed by authorities in North Carolina after 4 law enforcement officers were killed, and four others were wounded, in shooting in Charlotte while trying to serve a warrant Monday afternoon. , Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings said at a press conference that the suspect left the house while armed, and officers …