Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus has signed a three-year, $36 million contract extension, adding to his existing deal for a total of four years and $39.675 million. The 2020 sixth-round draft pick became a defensive starter in 2023, making 27 starts in 34 games over the past two seasons....
Columbia University agreed to pay $221 million and significantly alter its policies to resolve a dispute with the Trump administration over research funding. The deal, described as a capitulation to bullying tactics, involves a fine, settling discrimination claims, informing DHS about international student issues, dismantling DEI initiatives, and allowing...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services Secretary, plans to replace all 16 members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. He reportedly views the current members as 'too woke,' a perception possibly fueled by their use of inclusive language in publications. This action follows the dismissal...
Maryland residents are bracing for another day of intense heat and humidity, with highs in the low 90s but feeling closer to 100°F due to humidity. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible, mainly isolated. The forecast includes a risk of strong winds with any storms. The heat...
A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot and an 18-year-old arrested following a shooting at the University of New Mexico's Casas del Rio student housing complex. Police believe the shooting occurred during a video game session involving four individuals. The 18-year-old suspect, John Fuentes, was apprehended after a traffic...
A dangerous heat wave blankets the US Midwest and Southeast, with feels-like temperatures soaring to 115°F in some areas. Extreme heat warnings are in effect for cities including St. Louis, Myrtle Beach, and Raleigh. Millions face consecutive days of extreme heat, with a level 4 "Extreme Heat Risk"...
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon is expected to be sidelined for an extended period due to a foot injury, placing his guaranteed salary at risk. The injury, listed as non-football related, occurred outside of football activities. This absence creates a significant opportunity for Nick Chubb, recently signed...
Amidst accusations from the US and Israel that Hamas is unwilling to negotiate a truce, Hamas has reportedly reinstated a policy to kill hostages if Israeli forces approach. Following the collapse of nearly three-week indirect negotiations in Qatar, the US cited Hamas's lack of good faith, and President Trump...
Texas Republicans aim to redraw congressional districts before the next midterm elections, potentially adding five Republican seats. This mid-decade redistricting, driven by President Trump's request, breaks tradition and could be imitated by other states. While some states have laws preventing this, the legality is uncertain as federal courts...
A widespread emergency alert mistakenly reached Warren County, Ohio, and surrounding areas on Saturday afternoon. The alert, intended for a limited radius around a Deerfield Township SWAT standoff, urged residents to secure their homes. A corrected alert was later issued, clarifying the initial message's scope. The sheriff's office...
