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Philadelphia Eagles players carted off after suffering neck injuries have ‘movement in all extremities’
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland and defensive lineman Moro Ojomo both have “movement in all extremities,” the team announced Thursday after both suffered neck injuries on separate plays.
Joey King wants people to understand what the SAG-AFTRA strike is really about
Joey King has been among the many familiar faces on picket lines in the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Sam Asghari breaks silence on divorce from Britney Spears, says ‘asking for privacy seems ridiculous’
Sam Asghari, husband to Britney Spears since June 2022, has made a statement on social media after filing for divorce from the pop singer on Wednesday.
Lizzo’s dance crews express support for her amid lawsuit
Lizzo’s dancers are expressing support for her after a lawsuit was brought against the singer by three of her former tour members. The “Big Grrl” and “Big Boiii” dance crews shared a letter on the group’s verified Instagram, writing that they “had the time of our lives on The Special Tour,” which Lizzo wrapped up this summer.
Latto has big energy for her bright future: ‘Once you work with Mariah Carey, anything is possible’
Being one the hottest female rappers in the game doesn’t shield you from a healthy bout of nerves. Just ask Latto, who at the age of 24 can already count herself among the new wave of hip-hop queens while also enjoying crossover success in reality TV.
Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr come together on her ‘Let It Be’ cover
Only country music icon Dolly Parton can manage to get Beatles legends Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr together to record a new rendition of one of their band’s most iconic songs.
Eric Braeden, ‘Young and the Restless’ star, says he’s now cancer-free
Actor Eric Braeden shared a positive health update. The “Young and the Restless” star, who has played Victor Newman for over four decades, took to Facebook Live to share news on his cancer battle.
Halle Berry celebrated her birthday with a Barbie-themed party
Halle Berry channeled her inner Barbie for her 57th birthday. The Oscar winner visited World of Barbie in Santa Monica, Calif., with her boyfriend, Van Hunt, and 15-year-old daughter, Nahla, who wore pink along with her mom for the outing.
Jay-Z-themed library cards spark increase in Brooklyn Public Library memberships
If anyone can make a trip to the library feel like a party, it’s Jay-Z, apparently.
Keke Palmer stars in Usher’s music video ‘Boyfriend’
Keke Palmer is having fun as a fan of Usher. Weeks after grooving with the R&B singer at one of his Las Vegas residency shows, Palmer is starring in a video for the his new single, “Boyfriend.”
Lionel Richie apologizes after last-minute concert cancellation: ‘I tried to bribe the pilot’
Lionel Richie performed on Monday after he had to cancel a concert at the last-minute over the weekend.
Jamie Foxx says he’s finally feeling more like himself following hospitalization
Jamie Foxx is sharing an update on his health. The Oscar winner posted a few photos of himself on Instagram, writing that he is starting to feel more like himself following a recent health scare that landed him in the hospital.
3 people have died after infection with rare flesh-eating bacteria in Connecticut and New York
At least three people have died in Connecticut and New York after contracting a rare flesh-eating bacteria that can be found in warm, brackish waters or raw shellfish, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Biden turns to Camp David diplomacy for first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and South Korea
President Joe Biden is using the presidential retreat at Camp David to help with a diplomatic mission – hosting the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and South Korea, two countries that are putting aside a fraught history in the face of shared security challenges.
Fears of predatory land grabs mount in the ashes of Maui, opening old wounds
The threat of predatory outsiders swooping in to buy up property under the ashes of Maui is sparking outrage and opening old wounds for locals.
Mortgage rates soar to their highest level in 21 years
US mortgage rates surged this week, rising to their highest level in 21 years. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.09% in the week ending August 17, up from 6.96% the week before, according to data from Freddie Mac released Thursday. A year ago, the 30-year fixed-rate was 5.13%.
Special counsel says Hunter Biden’s gun deal is ‘withdrawn’ and invalid
Special counsel David Weiss said the deal his team previously reached with Hunter Biden to resolve a felony gun possession charge was never approved by a probation officer and is not binding.
Could Donald Trump serve as president if convicted?
Donald Trump for the second time this month has been indicted on charges related to 2020 election subversion, this time in the state of Georgia – a stunning fourth time this year that the former president has faced criminal charges.
Who is Scott McAfee, the judge assigned to oversee Trump case in Georgia?
The newly leveled case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants accusing them of engaging in a conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia has been assigned to a judge who is a lifelong Georgian.
Takeaways from the Georgia indictment of Donald Trump and 18 others
Former President Donald Trump on Monday was criminally charged for the fourth time this year in a sweeping Georgia indictment accusing him of being the head of a “criminal enterprise” to overturn the 2020 election.
Hunter Biden’s top lawyer asks to withdraw from case
Hunter Biden’s lead criminal defense attorney asked a federal judge on Tuesday for permission to withdraw from the case because he could now be called as a witness in future proceedings.
White House defends Hawaii response amid Biden silence and Trump criticism
The White House is making a concerted effort to defend and explain the federal reaction to the Maui wildfires, highlighting what it describes as a “robust whole-of-government response” on the island.
Fact check: Debunking Trump’s dishonest attacks against Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis
Former President Donald Trump has launched a barrage of attacks, many of them dishonest, against the Georgia district attorney who is prosecuting him over his attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat in the state.
Bidenworld is trying to break through Trump’s legal drama by talking about kitchen table issues. Will it work?
President Joe Biden hasn’t let his predecessor’s previous three indictments stop him from traveling the country and trying to break through with a pitch on “Bidenomics.”
Trump property manager pleads not guilty
Carlos de Oliveira, the Mar-a-Lago property manager, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to multiple obstruction-related offenses tied to former President Donald Trump’s alleged unlawful retention of documents after leaving office, including classified material at Trump’s Florida resort.
MC Lyte on the 50th anniversary of hip-hop: ‘Look where we are. I am just so elated’
MC Lyte, one of hip-hop’s pioneer emcees, tells CNN she’s “elated” with how far hip-hop has come since its inception back in 1973.
Michael Bublé posed as a Michael Bublé fan to perform with Foo Fighters
Michael Bublé made a surprise appearance at a Foo Fighters show on Saturday in San Francisco.
Dwayne Johnson on Maui recovery efforts: ‘Resolve is our DNA’
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a message of encouragement for the people living and working in wildfire-stricken Maui. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a message of encouragement for the people living and working in wildfire-stricken Maui.
Three US military services without Senate-confirmed chiefs for first time in history
Another US military service chief has relinquished command without a Senate-confirmed replacement in place, marking the first time in the Defense Department’s history that three services are operating without a confirmed senior military officer in place.
Who is Fani Willis, the Atlanta prosecutor expected to seek charges over Trump’s 2020 election subversion bid?
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who has not shied away from prosecuting high-profile cases, has reemerged in the spotlight amid news that her office is expected to seek to charge more than a dozen individuals regarding efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.
Who is Judge Robert McBurney, a key figure in the Georgia Trump investigation?
A Fulton County Superior Court judge who has presided over key parts of the Georgia probe against former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn 2020 election results in the Peach State has demonstrated a willingness to speak frankly to both sides of the contentious proceeding.
Exclusive: Georgia prosecutors have messages showing Trump’s team is behind voting system breach
Atlanta-area prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia are in possession of text messages and emails directly connecting members of Donald Trump’s legal team to the early January 2021 voting system breach in Coffee County, sources tell CNN.
Biden administration releases ‘legal resources’ for colleges in response to Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision
The Biden administration is releasing new guidance and “legal resources” for colleges and universities that want to ensure student diversity in the admissions proce
Dunkin’ is releasing boozy versions of their iced coffees and teas
It’s true: Dunkin’ is turning two of its most popular drinks into boozy beverages.
Baby decapitated during birth at Riverdale hospital, lawsuit alleges
A lawsuit filed on Wednesday in Clayton County court claims health professionals at Southern Regional Medical Center incorrectly delivered a baby, resulting in decapitation — and then tried to cover it up.
What to know when your child starts school during a deadly heat wave
Millions of children are heading to school in August during the worst heat wave in recorded human history.
How Eurodance parody ‘Planet of the Bass’ became the song of the summer
“EVERYBODY MOOOOOVEMENT!” Eurodance maybe wasn’t due for a comeback for another few decades. But “Planet of the Bass,” a Eurodance parody track that’s become a TikTok hit and a legitimate banger in its own right, makes a compelling case for a return to a more innocent, synth-heavy time.
‘Painkiller’ veers off course with its fictionalized look at the opioid crisis
Covering the same terrain as “Dopesick” in too-precious fashion, “Painkiller” is a semi-fictionalized look at the opioid crisis and how Purdue Pharma cashed in on OxyContin at the expense of those who became hooked on the drug. Yet the tonal excesses and wild dramatic devices undermine this Netflix limited series in a way even its sobering opening sequences can’t salvage.
Emmys 2023 have been pushed to January 2024, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The telecast of the 75th Emmy Awards has been pushed back to air in January, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Television Academy and Fox announced Thursday.
Olivia Newton-John’s husband and daughter say she’s visited them as a ‘blue orb’ since dying
According to her daughter Chloe Lattanzi, the late Olivia Newton-John believed in the paranormal and made her a promise before she died one year ago at the age of 73 following a battle with cancer.
Billy Porter says Hollywood strikes forcing him to sell his home
Stars aren’t exempt from the hardships of the Hollywood strikes and Billy Porter is speaking out about it. In an interview with the Evening Standard the “Pose” star said he is having to sell his home because of the ongoing actors’ and writers’ strikes. “And I don’t know when we’re gonna go back (to work). The life of an artist, until you make f***-you money – which I haven’t made yet – is still cheque-to-cheque,” he told the publication.
‘Big Brother’ star Luke Valentine ousted from show after using racial slur
Luke Valentine has been kicked off of “Big Brother 25” after using the n-word on Tuesday night’s live feed.
Jada Pinkett Smith says she is having a hair ‘come back’
Jada Pinkett Smith’s struggle with hair loss is tied to one of Hollywood’s biggest recent controversies, and she’s offered an update about it.
Biden approves Hawaii disaster declaration
President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration for Hawaii and “ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires,” according to the White House.
It’s a Barbie world — and pink is seeping into what we use, wear and eat
It’s Barbie’s world and you’re not escaping it. Pink, in all its rosy hues, has seeped into seemingly every aspect of our lifestyle — from shoes, clothing, candles and furniture to burgers, pasta and even Barbie sushi. Just this week, a restaurant in Los Angeles debuted a vegan “Barbie roll,” created using pink soy paper.
These factors are making it hard to combat the deadly Maui wildfires
The wind-whipped fires in Maui spread swiftly and created a deadly tinderbox, overwhelming residents and local officials in one of the nation’s deadliest wildfires.
Consumer prices rose by 3.2% annually in July, picking up for the first time in 13 months
For the first time in more than 12 months, the pace of consumer price hikes accelerated on an annual basis. The Consumer Price Index rose 3.2% for the year through July, up from June’s 3% annual increase, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Maui’s economy was recovering from the pandemic. Wildfires are dealing a shattering blow
The catastrophic wildfires in Maui have destroyed homes, churches, businesses and key cultural sites on Hawaii’s second-largest island. At least 36 people have died.
Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio assassinated at campaign event
A candidate in Ecuador’s upcoming presidential election, Fernando Villavicencio, was assassinated at a campaign event in the capital Wednesday as a deadly escalation of violence and crime grips the South American country.
What we know about the 16 fake electors charged in Michigan
State prosecutors in Michigan announced criminal charges in July against the 16 Republicans who served as fake electors in 2020, a watershed moment in the still-ongoing federal and state investigations into the 2020 election aftermath.