Family of Tyre Nichols files $550M civil lawsuit against city of Memphis over death by police
The family of Tyre Nichols has filed a civil lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Memphis, the police department and several individuals over his death at the hands of police officers The attorney for the family, Ben
Pitcher Hunter Greene signs 6-year, $53 million contract with Cincinnati Reds
Pitcher Hunter Greene has signed a $53 million contract extension with the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds announced Greene’s six-year deal, which runs through 2028, and includes a $21 million team option for 2029. The deal includes a
NHL Playoffs: Rangers, Lightning, Jets and Kraken all take Game 1
In Tuesday’s NHL Eastern Conference playoff games, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3, while the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1. * The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple
President Biden signs executive order expanding access to child care and long-term care
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at increasing access to child care and to long-term care for older adults and those with disabilities. The White House said in a statement that Biden’s orders will
Fox News, Dominion Voting Systems settle for $787.5M in defamation lawsuit over election lies
Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News have reached a deal to settle the $1.6 billion defamation case brought against Fox by the electronic voting company. Dominion sued Fox over unfounded accusations from the cable news giant, in
Buffalo Bills announce Damar Hamlin has been cleared to return to football
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said on Tuesday that safety Damar Hamlin has been medically cleared to resume football activities, just three months after going into cardiac arrest on an NFL field. Beane said that Hamlin
Kings beat Warriors, 76ers defeat Nets to take 2-0 series leads
The Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-106 to take a 2-0 lead over the NBA champions in their best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series on Monday. De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis led the Kings to victory
U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy visits journalist imprisoned in Russia
U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy made her first visit to Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is being held at Moscow’s Lefortovo Prison. Tracy’s visit comes over two weeks after Russia detained the journalist on espionage
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republicans will vote on raising debt ceiling
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that Republicans will move forward with a vote that would raise the debt ceiling, allowing the United States to avoid defaulting through 2024. In a tweet, McCarthy said: “The House will vote on
Philadelphia Eagles and QB Jalen Hurts agree to record-breaking $255M contract extension
The Philadelphia Eagles announce on Monday that QB Jalen Hurts has agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the deal is worth $255 million and also includes “$179.3 million in guarantees” and