Tropical Storm Ernesto strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday, after bringing “significant flooding” to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands and moved north. The National Hurricane Center shared earlier in the day that Ernesto, located about 175 miles northwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and 835 miles south-southwest of Bermuda, had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, …
Monthly Archives: August 2024
Cleveland Browns and linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah agree to $39M contract extension
The Cleveland Browns and linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah have agreed to a three-year contract extension. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the deal is worth up to $39 million, and it will pay Owusu-Koramoah $25 million guaranteed: “The #Browns have agreed to terms with standout, do-it-all LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, who cashes in after a Pro Bowl …
Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews avoids injury after serious car accident
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews avoided injury Wednesday morning after being involved in a serious car accident. The Baltimore County police confirmed that two vehicles sustained heavy damage in the accident, which occurred while Andrews was driving to the Ravens’ team facility for training camp. According to a preliminary report by Baltimore County police, …
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Farm Aid 2024 to take place in Saratoga Springs with Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews and more
Farm Aid is returning to New York this September, featuring a lineup including Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and more. The annual charity concert will be held Sept. 21 at Broadview Stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York. Proceeds from Farm Aid support local family …
Zach Bryan, Beyoncé and Kacey Musgraves lead 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Nominations
NBC and Peacock announced the nominees for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, to be telecast on NBC and Peacock on Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The show is an offshoot of the long-running People’s Choice Awards show, which last aired in February on NBC. The …
Zach Bryan, Beyoncé and Kacey Musgraves lead 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Nominations
NBC and Peacock announced the nominees for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, to be telecast on NBC and Peacock on Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The show is an offshoot of the long-running People’s Choice Awards show, which last aired in February on NBC. The …
See Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ trailer
Warner Bros. shared the full-length trailer for the upcoming film Joker: Folie à Deux, featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Joker: Folie à Deux is a sequel to the 2019 film Joker, inspired by DC Comics characters and co-written and directed by Todd Phillips. Phoenix reprises his role as Arthur Fleck (aka Joker) while Lady …
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United Auto Workers file charges against Donald Trump, Elon Musk for intimidating workers
Officials for the United Automobile Workers (“UAW”) Union said on Tuesday it has filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk over attempts to threaten and intimidate workers. The union say Trump and Musk illegally threatened union workers who might go on strike Monday night. …
5 people diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in New Hampshire
State health officials confirmed that five people have developed Legionnaires’ disease following possible exposure to contaminated water droplets from a cooling tower in downtown Lincoln, New Hampshire. Authorities warned residents of Lincoln, New Hampshire, to monitor themselves for symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease after the five people in question developed the disease — a severe form …
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Minnesota Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to undergo knee surgery
The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday that rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee after complaining of soreness this past weekend, and will be out indefinitely. McCarthy tweeted: “Love you Viking nation. I’ll be back in no time. Amor fati” Coach Kevin O’Connell said a day earlier …
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