California Representative Katie Porter announces plan to run for Diane Feinstein’s Senate seat

California Representative Katie Porter has announced her intention to run for Democratic Senator Diane Feinstein’s seat in 2024. Porter tweeted Tuesday: “California needs a warrior in the Senate-to stand up to special interests, fight the dangerous imbalance in our
Ravens and LB Roquan Smith agree to record-breaking 5-year, $100M extension

The Baltimore Ravens and linebacker Roquan Smith have agreed to a record-breaking five-year contract extension worth $100 million. which includes $45 million guaranteed and $60 million in total guarantees. The contract extension makes him the highest-paid inside linebacker
Shortstop Carlos Correa and Minnesota Twins finalizing six-year, $200M contract

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Tuesday, citing sources, that the Minnesota Twins and all-star shortstop Carlos Correa are finalizing a six-year, $200 million contract with the Twins. The news comes less than a month after Correa’s reported deal
More than 7,000 nurses at NYC hospitals go on strike over contracts

More than 7,000 nurses at hospitals in New York City began a strike over contracts, with some picketing outside the hospitals where they work on Monday. The New York State Nurses Association (“NYSNA”), a union that represents
Judge says Georgia grand jury has completed their final report in election probe

A Georgia special grand jury has completed its investigation into former President Donald Trump and his allies for possible interference in the 2020 presidential election. Judge Robert McBurney of the Superior Court of Fulton County acknowledged that
Arizona Cardinals’ fire coach Kliff Kingsbury; GM Steve Keim stepping down

The Arizona Cardinals announced Monday that they have fired coach Kliff Kingsbury after four seasons on the job. The Cardinals also announced that general manager Steve Keim informed has the team that he will step away from his
Damar Hamlin released from hospital one week after cardiac arrest to continue recovery in Buffalo

Damar Hamlin has been released from the hospital and has returned home to Buffalo after collapsing on the field during the first quarter of the Buffalo Bills’ NFL game last Monday. The news comes after Hamlin was
U.S. expresses support for Brazilian President Lula da Silva amid riot at Brasilia capitol

On Sunday, the White House joined France, Spain and Portugal in expressing support for Brazilian President Lula da Silva amid an ongoing riot at the capitol in Brasilia. Hundreds of supporters of Brazil’s right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro
President Biden makes first trip as president to U.S.-Mexico border

President Joe Biden traveled to El Paso, Texas, on Sunday in his first trip to the border since taking office, in order to assess enforcement operations at the U.S.-Mexico border. The trip comes just days after the
Miami Dolphins defeat the NY Jets to clinch final playoff spot in the AFC

The Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets on Sunday to secure the final playoff spot in the AFC. Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders caressed a 50-yard field goal just inside the left upright to clinch the win with