In a statement released by the Pentagon on Tuesday from his doctors, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized to treat an infection that was related to earlier surgery for prostate cancer. The statement from officials at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center provides new details about Austin’s hospitalization, after controversy arose over the Pentagon’s …
Monthly Archives: January 2024
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez asserts his innocence on Senate floor
In an impassioned speech on the Senate floor on Tuesday, New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez asserted his innocence and denied federal charges against him alleging that he took bribes from Qatar in exchange for a friend to get a lucrative contract. The Democratic senator said he was facing “persecution” by the Justice Department rather than …
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
The Memphis Grizzlies have announced star Ja Morant will miss the rest of the season after suffering a labral tear in his right shoulder. Morant also took to X to comment on the injury, simply writing: damn dawg The Grizzlies said Monday night that Morant sustained a subluxation — or partial dislocation — of his …
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Tennessee Titans fire head coach Mike Vrabel after six seasons
The Tennessee Titans fired Mike Vrabel as their head coach Tuesday after six seasons. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, owner Amy Adams Strunk “wanted fresh perspective in the coaching staff after a 6-18 stretch over the last two seasons, including 1-9 in division games.” Vrabel took over the Titans as head coach in 2017 and …
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‘Elvis Evolution’ immersive AI hologram show debuting in 2024
The UK’s leading immersive specialist ‘Layered Reality’ will launch an Elvis Presley avatar show called Elvis Evolution in Central London in November 2024, with multiple cities across the world to follow. In a statement announcing the special event, Layered Reality promises that the mind-blowing “concert finale” featuring the King of Rock will feature a “jaw-dropping” …
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Jacob Elordi hosting SNL on January 20 with musical guest Reneé Rapp
Jacob Elordi is set to guest host Saturday Night Live on Jan. 20, with Reneé Rapp, star of the upcoming Mean Girls musical remake — serving as musical guest for the first new episode of NBC’s sketch comedy in 2024 Elordi stars in Saltburn and in Sofia Coppola’s film Priscilla, portraying Elvis Presley. He also …
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House GOP releases report to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress
House Republicans on the Judiciary and Oversight Committees released their report on Monday recommending that the president’s son, Hunter Biden, be held in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena to appear for a closed-door transcribed interview as part of their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. In their reports, the committee’s chairmen, Reps. James …
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Potential gas explosion at Fort Worth, Texas hotel injures 11
At least 11 people were injured Monday following a possible gas explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel, according to the fire department. The first call came in at 3:32 p.m., followed by multiple calls reporting a “type of explosion” at the Sandman Hotel, located at 810 Houston St., according to the Fort Worth Fire …
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Washington Commanders fire head coach Ron Rivera after four seasons
The Washington Commanders fired head coach Ron Rivera on Monday, following a 4-13 campaign in 2023. The Commanders hired former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers and former Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman as advisers in their search for a new head coach. Rivera’s ouster followed new principal owner Josh Harris’ first season …
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Tiger Woods and Nike end partnership after 27 years
Tiger Woods and Nike have ended their 27-year partnership, they announced Monday. The golf legend signed with the sports brand in 1996, the year he turned professional. Woods earned more than $120 million in prize money on the PGA Tour since turning professional. Woods said in a statement posted on his social media accounts: “Over …
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