Biden authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplies by U.S. in Russia

Officials confirmed that President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to lift restrictions to allow the use of U.S.-provided long-range missiles to strike deep into Russian territory. The easing of restrictions would allow Kyiv to use the Army
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards fined $35K by NBA for flipping middle finger at crowd at Kings game

NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars announced on Sunday that the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court. Late in the first quarter during the Timberwolves’ 130-126
NBA fines Hornets’ LaMelo Ball $100,000 for using anti-gay term during post-game interview

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has been fined $100,000 for an “offensive and derogatory comment” he made during an on-court interview after the Hornets’ 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. This is the first
Satire publication The Onion purchases Alex Jones’ Infowars at bankruptcy auction

Satrire publication The Onion purchased Infowars — the Alex Jones right-wing conspiracy theory website — in a bankruptcy auction on Thursday. About an hour and a half after the announcement of the sale, Infowars’ website was shut
14-year-old boy arrested for allegedly starting forest fire in New Jersey

A 14-year-old has been charged with allegedly starting one of the several wildfires that spread across New Jersey over the last month amid severe drought conditions in the region. Authorities investigating the cause and origin of the
Tampa Bay Rays will play home games at Yankees spring training site in 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays will play their regular-season home games in 2025 at George Steinbrenner Field — the New York Yankees’ spring training site. The Rays posted on their social media pages: “We are thrilled to play
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn coming out of retirement, returning to U.S. ski team

Three-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn announced Thursday that she is ending her retirement and will join the U.S. Ski Team. Vonn, 40, made the announcement on her social media platforms and through a news release from the U.S.
Senate Republicans elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader

Senate Republicans met behind closed doors Wednesday to vote by secret ballot, and have elected South Dakota Senator John Thune to serve as Senate Majority Leader when the new Congress convenes in January. Thune, currently the number
President Biden pledges smooth transition in meeting with President-elect Trump at White House

President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met in the Oval Office on Wednesday, shaking hands before reporters and news cameras. The two men took photos and spoke briefly, but did not respond to questions from reporters.
Colts bench Joe Flacco, Anthony Richardson returning as starting QB for remainder of season

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said on Wednesday that after being benched for two games, Anthony Richardson will return as the team’s starting quarterback this week against the New York Jets. The switch to Richardson comes