Boston Celtics and center Al Horford agree to 2-year, $20M contract extension
The Boston Celtics and veteran center Al Horford agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract extension. Horford was due to become a free agent after the 2022-23 NBA season. Horford’s agency Glushon Sports Management said on Twitter and
U.S. House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries to become first Black party leader
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York has been elected the next Democratic House leader, making history as the first black lawmaker to lead a political party’s caucus. The 52-year-old Jeffries was elected on Wednesday in a unanimous vote,
House of Representatives passes legislation to avoid railroad strike
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to avoid a railroad strike; national railroad workers had vowed to strike on Dec. 9 if no agreement was reached. The legislation passed the House by a vote of 290-137, and still
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Kris Letang out indefinitely after suffering second stroke
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Wednesday that Kris Letang will be out indefinitely after suffering a second stroke. General manager Ron Hextall said the defenseman reported symptoms on Monday to the training staff and “was immediately taken to the
Rams’ Aaron Donald ruled out of Week 13 game vs Seahawks with ankle sprain
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald will miss a game due to injury for the first time in his NFL career. Donald was ruled out of this Sunday’s Week 13 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks because
Oath Keepers founder and one member found guilty of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 case
On Tuesday, a federal jury in Washington found Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and Kelly Meggs, another member of the far-right organization, guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Virginia Walmart shooting survivor files $50M lawsuit for ignoring warning signs from shooter
A Walmart employee who survived the mass shooting at a store in Virginia last week has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the company for allegedly continuing to employ the shooter “who had known propensities for violence,
U.S. advances to World Cup knockout stage after crucial win vs. Iran
The United States defeated Iran on Tuesday in a crucial game at the 2022 World Cup in Doha, Qatar, advancing them to the knockout stage of the tournament. The Americans clinched the runner-up spot out of Group B
Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns to miss 4-6 weeks due to right calf strain
Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a calf strain. The forward was injured during Monday’s game against the Washington Wizards. Reports circulated that Towns was unable to put any
Mauna Loa, world’s largest active volcano, erupts in Hawaii
The world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, has erupted in Hawaii for the first time in nearly four decades. The U.S. Geological Survey (“USGS”) said Mauna Loa erupted at 11:30 p.m. local time Sunday (4:30 a.m. ET Monday).