Third largest freight rail union rejects tentative agreement to avert a nationwide rail strike

The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division — the country’s third largest freight rail union — has voted down a tentative agreement brokered by the Biden administration to avert a nationwide rail strike. The union is the
Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson signed to a two-year contract extension through 2024 season

On Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies announced that manager Rob Thomson has signed a two-year contract extension that will cover the 2023-2024 seasons. The 59-year-old Thomson took over on an interim basis after Joe Girardi was fired on June
Carolina Panthers fire head coach Matt Rhule after 1-4 start

The Carolina Panthers announced Monday that they have fired head coach Matt Rhule after a 1-4 start to the 2022 season. Assistant coach Steve Wilks was named interim head coach. Rhule and the Panthers opened the 2022 campaign
2 people shot in front of Long Island home of New York Rep. Lee Zeldin while daughters are inside

Republican candidate for New York governor, and current NY congressman Lee Zeldin says his family is safe after two strangers were shot outside his Long Island home on Sunday. In a statement released by his office, Zeldin said that he
Christopher Bell wins Charlotte Roval 400 in overtime at Nascar Playoffs

Christopher Bell pulled off an overtime win to advance to the Round of 8 on Sunday at the Bank of America Roval 400 in Concord, North Carolina, wrapping up the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of
Miami Dolphins QB Teddy Bridgewater exits game against NY Jets due to new NFL concussion protocol

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was ruled out of Sunday’s game in the first quarter against the NY Jets on Sunday. Bridgewater left with an elbow injury, and was evaluated for a head injury. Miami said during the
Twitter, Instagram restricts Kanye West’s accounts following backlash over antisemitic posts

After facing a similar restriction on Instagram, Kanye “Ye” West’s Twitter account was locked by the social media platform for violating its policies after he shared two tweets that have been criticized as antisemitic. West’s first tweet has since been deleted by
2 dead, 8 injured in stabbing rampage on the Las Vegas Strip

A suspect has been arrested in connection to a stabbing rampage in front of the Wynn Casino on the famed Las Vegas Strip that left two people dead and at least eight others wounded on Thursday. The Las
President Biden announces pardons of federal marijuana offenses, urging states to follow

On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced pardons for federal marijuana offenses, and urged states to consider pardons, as well. Biden also announced a plan to review how marijuana is classified under federal law. Biden’s pardons apply to
Megan Rapinoe calls for owners to be removed after reports on NWSL abuse

Megan Rapinoe is calling for the ouster of the owners of the NWSL’s Portland Thorns and Chicago Red Stars in the wake of reports released that revealed systemic and pervasive abuse. According to the damning report issued