President Biden announced nearly $6 billion in funding military aid package for Ukraine on Monday that Biden’s administration is sending to Ukraine ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. President Joe Biden announced on Monday nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, saying the assistance, which includes weapons, will go to giving …
Monthly Archives: December 2024
Federal appeals court upholds $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict against President-elect Trump
On Monday, a federal appeals court upheld the jury’s verdict that found President-elect Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing columnist E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s, and denied his request for a new trial. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a written opinion upholding the $5 million award that a Manhattan jury granted …
Ex-Florida State basketball players sue coach Leonard Hamilton for $1.5M in missing NIL money
Six former Florida State basketball players have sued Seminoles’ head coach Leonard Hamilton for missing NIL payments that total $250,000 per player. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger first reported the story, noting that the legal complaint (filed in Florida’s Leon County circuit court) states that Hamilton was being sued over unpaid promises of NIL compensation that …
Ron Rivera and Rex Ryan among those interviewing for NY Jets’ head coach spot
The New York Jets are beginning to interview applicants for their vacant head coaching spot, replacing Robert Saleh, who was fired in October. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich took over as interim head coach after Saleh was fired. The team is reportedly set to interview two candidates in the coming weeks, including former Carolina Panthers and …
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Jon Pardi to launch 2025 Honkytonk Hollywood Tour
Jon Pardi will return to the road with his North American Honkytonk Hollywood Tour, hitting 16 arenas and amphitheaters across the US with support from Corey Kent on select dates and Kassi Ashton. A social post reads: “Have a lot coming for you guys in 2025… First, we have the Honkytonk Hollywood Tour with @coreykent …
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Inaugural ‘Boots in the Park’ Las Vegas to feature headliners Old Dominion, Jordan Davis
The inaugural ‘Boots In The Park in Las Vegas’ will take place on April 11-12 at The Event Center at Desert Breeze, featuring headlining performances by country superstars Old Dominion and Jordan Davis, with Tyler Hubbard, Nate Smith, Chris Janson, Parmalee, Chase Matthew, Owen Riegling, Presley Tennant, Joe Peters, Luwiss Luxand, and more also set …
Broadway and sitcom star Linda Lavin dies at age 87
Actress Linda Lavin has died at the age of 87. Lavin’s representative announced that the Tony and Golden Globe Award winner had died unexpectedly Sunday due to complications from her recently diagnosed lung cancer. Lavin was working at the time of her death, and had even promoted her role in the new Netflix limited comedy …
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Sabrina Carpenter teams with Dunkin’ for exclusive ‘Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso’
Dunkin has teamed up with Sabrina Carpenter to introduce ‘Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso’, a limited-time speciality drink described as ‘handcrafted iced beverage combining Dunkin’s bold espresso, brown sugar notes, and oat milk, shaken to perfection.’ Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso will be available at Dunkin’ stores nationwide starting Tuesday, Dec. 31. The cost of …
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Four killed in storm-related deaths in the South
The storm system that has produced multiple tornadoes and hazardous conditions in the South has caused the death of at least four people through the weekend. Two deaths were reported with several more injured as multiple tornadoes touches down in Natchez and Lowndes County, Mississippi, while one death was reported in Brazoria County, Texas. A …
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Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, has died at the age of 100. Carter had been in hospice care at his home in Plains, Ga., since February 2023; his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away on Nov. 19 at age 96. The former president’s death was …
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