New York City agrees to pay millions to hundreds of demonstrators over George Floyd protests

New York City has agreed to pay hundreds of protesters who were surrounded, arrested and subjected to excessive force by police during a George Floyd protest in 2020. The lawsuit alleged that the NYPD “arrested and charged
Washington Capitals trade Lars Eller to Colorado Avalanche for second-round pick

The Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday they have traded forward Lars Eller to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick. The Capitals will retain 31% of Eller’s salary in the deal; he is set
Georgia football star Jalen Carter faces arrest in connection to crash that killed teammate

An arrest warrant was issued for Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter in connection to a fatal January crash that killed two members of the Bulldogs’ football program. Carter is charged with the misdemeanor charges or reckless driving and racing.
Conservative Supreme Court justices skeptical of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

Conservative Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical about the legality of President Joe Biden’s student loan debt relief plan — announced by Biden in August and originally scheduled to take effect last fall. The program would allow eligible borrowers
President Biden nominates Julie Su as next labor secretary

President Biden will nominate the current deputy, Julie Su, as his next labor secretary, replacing the departing incumbent, former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. Walsh announced his intention to leave the administration earlier this month to lead the
Chicago Blackhawks agree to trade star winger Patrick Kane to New York Rangers

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to trade winger Patrick Kane to the NY Rangers in exchange for a 2023 conditional second-round pick and a 2023 fourth-round pick. The second-round pick could become a first-round pick in 2024
NY Rangers K’Andre Miller suspended 3 games for spitting on LA Kings Drew Doughty

The NHL Player Safety announced on Tuesday that New York Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller has been suspended three games for spitting on Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings. Miller was ejected from Sunday’s win over the Kings after
Court filing state Rupert Murdoch confirmed Fox hosts ‘endorsed’ false election claims

In new filings as part of Dominion Voting Systems’ $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox and its networks, Fox Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch said some anchors of the company’s TV networks endorsed false fraud claims in the
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits Ukraine, announces transfer of $1.25 billion in aid

On Monday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a surprise visit to Ukraine, solidifying the United State’s commitment to financial support for Kyiv in its fight against Russia, as the second year of the war begins. According
Washington Commanders release Carson Wentz after one season

The Washington Commanders announced on Monday they have released quarterback Carson Wentz after just one season. Wentz’s inconsistencies throughout the season saw head coach Ron Rivera bench him and playing Taylor Heinicke midway through the season. The opt-out