(NEW YORK) — Friday marks five years since the COVID-19 virus was declared a public health emergency by the United States. But five years later, the virus is still killing thousands, according to experts. “One of the things we have learned is that COVID came to us new, and now is integrated into our way of life,” […]
The No. 1 seed Kansas City Chiefs will try to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight championships when they face the No. 2 seed Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59 on Sunday, February 9 in New Orleans. Kansas City escaped with a 32-29 win over Buffalo in the AFC Championship […]
Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — In what appears to be part of the Trump administration’s ongoing campaign against sanctuary cities, the Justice Department is investigating a sheriff in upstate New York who released an undocumented man later taken into custody by federal agents. The US Attorney’s office for the Northern […]
(PHILADELPHIA) — A small plane crashed in Philadephia on Friday, officials said, with a fiery explosion observed upon impact. The incident occurred near the Roosevelt Mall in northeast Philadelphia. The Learjet 55 crashed around 6:30 p.m. after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. A large fire burned in the wake […]
Here is everything hockey fans need to know to watch the inaugural international tournament Jan 31, 2025 at 4:28 pm ET • 3 min read Getty Images The NHL won’t be hosting its annual All-Star Game in 2025, but will be holding the 4 Nations Face-Off instead, which will run from Feb. 12 through Feb. […]
(WASHINGTON) — After a bruising round of confirmation hearings this week that left Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation in doubt, the nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services declared in a written statement to senators on Friday that, if confirmed, he will divest his financial stake in an ongoing civil lawsuit […]
Alexander Drago, Pool via AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Mayor Eric Adams’s criminal defense attorney was at Justice Department headquarters in Washington on Friday to discuss the future of the mayor’s criminal bribery case, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. Adams’ attorney Alex Spiro attended the meeting along with federal prosecutors from the […]
Frank Ocean is making his directorial debut with an independent film that will star David Jonsson, Variety reports. The plot of the as-yet-untitled film has not been disclosed, but filming has begun in Mexico City. Tyler, The Creator has given fans a minutelong teaser for his “Sticky” video, which he directed. “Video will come,” the YouTube description reads. […]
Happy Friday! The weekend is already off to a busy start with the UEFA Champions League draw for the knockout phase playoffs, and that’s before an exciting batch of matches takes place across Europe. I’m Pardeep Cattry with an end-of-week check-in. Footy fix All times U.S./Eastern Saturday, Feb. 1 Bundesliga: Bayern vs. Holstein Kiel, 9:30 […]
(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration’s spending freeze, saying in an order this afternoon that the funding freeze is likely a violation of the Constitution. “During the pendency of the Temporary Restraining Order, Defendants shall not pause, freeze, impede, block, cancel, or terminate Defendants’ compliance with awards and obligations […]
