Indianapolis Colts CB Xavien Howard retires from NFL to ‘prioritize family’

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavien Howard is retiring from the NFL, just days after the Colts Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 32-year-old veteran, who started all four games for the Colts this season, said
Supreme Court postpones decision, will allow Fed Governor Lisa Cook to remain in position for now

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will be allowed to continue serving on the central bank’s board at least until 2026, while justices weigh the legality of her removal by former
Famed conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall dies at age 91

Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist as well as an advocate for animals who championed chimpanzee research, has died at the age of 91. The Jane Goodall Institute announced in a statement posted on social media Wednesday that
MLB Wild Card games: Dodgers sweep Reds to advance; Guardians, Padres, Yankees all tie series

The Cleveland Guardians tied their AL Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday with a 6-1 victory in Game 2 to force a deciding game in the best-of-three series. Brayan Rocchio and Bo Naylor homered
Braves manager Brian Snitker to take on new role with Atlanta after 10 seasons

The Atlanta Braves have announced that their longtime manager Brian Snitker will be transitioning to an advisory role in the organization in 2026, and will step down as manager after 10 seasons with the team. The announcement
Government shutdown begins after lawmakers fail to reach funding deal

The federal government officially entered a shutdown at midnight on Wednesday after lawmakers were unable to reach a compromise on funding, marking the first lapse in nearly seven years. The federal government ran out of money after
Trump announces Pfizer deal to lower drug prices, launches “TrumpRx” website

President Donald Trump revealed Tuesday that his administration has struck an agreement with Pfizer to lower the cost of many of its medications for Medicaid patients. In return, Pfizer secured a three-year exemption from upcoming tariffs on
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill undergoes surgery after suffering knee dislocation, ACL tear in game vs. Jets

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday to repair his ACL. According to coach Mike McDaniel, Hill dislocated his left knee during Monday night’s 27-21 win over the Jets and was hospitalized overnight
Minnesota Wild sign winger Kirill Kaprizov to record $136M extension

The Minnesota Wild announced Tuesday that they have signed their star winger Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year contract extension worth $136 million, the largest deal in NHL history both in total value and average annual salary ($17
Tropical Storm Imelda nears hurricane status near Southeast coast; Hurricane Humberto to follow in the region

While Tropical Storm Imelda will not be making landfall in the United States, forecasters predict that the storm will strengthen into a Hurricane by Tuesday, skirting close to the Southeast coast with heavy rain, strong winds, high