Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic with 42 deaths, over 900 hospitalizations

On Thursday, health officials in Puerto Rico declared an influenza epidemic in the U.S. territory. Health officials said there were plenty of vaccines, tests and treatments available on the island; however, the island has struggled with a deteriorating health care system, which experts say was worsened by Hurricane Maria in 2017 and Hurricane Fiona last …

NWSL announces 4-year deals with ESPN, CBS, Prime Video

The NWSL announced Thursday that they will reach more viewers in 2024 with its new 4-year- broadcast deals with ESPN, CBS Sports, Prime Video and Scripps Sports. The NWSL agreed to four-year deals with each partner, who will show at least 20 games apiece on their platforms next season. Viewers will be able to stream …

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro out two weeks with Grade 2 ankle sprain

The Miami Heat announced that guard Tyler Herro will miss at least two weeks after suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Herro will be in a walking boot for 10 days, and reevaluated in two weeks. Herro had told reporters after the win over Memphis on Wednesday that …

Wynonna Judd named ‘The Voice’ season 24 Mega Mentor

Wynonna Judd was been named Mega Mentor for Season 24 of NBC’s The Voice, joining coaches Niall Horan, John Legend, Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani to mentor the remaining artists who have made it through the Battle Rounds. Reba posted: “Surprise! I am so excited to have my friend @Wynonna join us at @nbcthevoice as …

Jared Leto climbs Empire State Building to announce Thirty Seconds to Mars’ world tour

Jared Leto decided to celebrate the announcement of Thirty Seconds to Mars 2024 world tour by climbing the Empire State Building in New York City. The Oscar-winning actor and musician is an avid climber, and decided that he would attempt the first ever climb of the New York landmark. Leto posted on social media: “JARED …

2023 CMA Awards: See the full list of winners

The 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards took place on Wednesday night at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning returning to host the awards ceremony for the second consecutive year. Lainey Wilson, who led the night with nine nominations, was the night’s biggest winner – taking home five awards including …

House Oversight Committee issues subpoenas for Hunter Biden, president’s brother James Biden

Chairman James Comer of the House Oversight Committee announced that President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden; his brother, James Biden; and Hunter Biden’s business associate Rob Walker were subpoenaed, demanding they appear for depositions. Other Biden family members were asked to sit for interviews Wednesday in the House Oversight Committee’s ongoing presidential impeachment inquiry. The …

Ivanka Trump testifies she wasn’t involved in documents relating to father’s civil fraud trial

Former president Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, testified Wednesday that she was not involved in fraudulent Trump Organization financial statements. Ivanka Trump’s testimony began Wednesday in the New York civil business fraud trial against her father, brothers and the Trump Organization, where she stated she had not worked for the business since 2017. When Ivanka was …

Jake Paul vs. Andre August boxing match announced for December 15 in Orlando

Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions announced Wednesday morning that he will fight Andre August on Dec. 15 in Orlando, Fla.   The match, which will be held at the Caribe Royale Resort, will air on DAZN. The YouTube celebrity-turned boxer shared on his socials: “Ask and I shall deliver. August has more KO’s than …

Chicago Bears to start Tyson Bagent in place of injured Justin Fields on “TNF”

Bears coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent will start in Chicago’s “Thursday Night Football”  game against the Carolina Panthers, after QB Justin Fields was not been cleared to play. Fields hasn’t played since he dislocated his thumb in Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings. Eberflus’ announcement came after the team listed …