Pres. Biden, VP Harris visit Georgia, North Carolina to survey damage from Helene

In separate visits to Georgia and the Carolinas, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Southeast region of the U.S. on Wednesday to survey damage wrought by Hurricane Helene, which is confirmed to have killed 177 people thus far. Hundreds of people remain unaccounted for following Helene’s destruction, with more than 150,000 …

San Diego doctor pleads guilty in connection with overdose death of actor Matthew Perry

A San Diego doctor pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine in connection with the death of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry. Mark Chavez, 54, appeared in court before Judge Jean Rosenbluth in Los Angeles and pleaded to conspiring to distribute ketamine to Perry. Despite the plea deal, Chavez, who was …

San Diego doctor pleads guilty in connection with overdose death of actor Matthew Perry

A San Diego doctor pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine in connection with the death of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry. Mark Chavez, 54, appeared in court before Judge Jean Rosenbluth in Los Angeles and pleaded to conspiring to distribute ketamine to Perry. Despite the plea deal, Chavez, who was …

Kansas City Royals advance to ALDS with a 2-game sweep of Baltimore Orioles

The Kansas City Royals will advance to the AL Division Series after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 on Wednesday, for a two-game sweep of their Wild Card Series. The Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. drove in the go-ahead run to send Kansas City into the AL Division Series, where they’ll face the AL East champions New …

Detroit Tigers sweep Houston Astros in Wild Card Series to advance to ALDS

The Detroit Tigers swept the Houston Astros with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park. Andy Ibáñez hit a tiebreaking three-run double in Detroit’s four-run eighth inning, and Parker Meadows homered to defeat the Astros and advance in the postseason for the first time …

Hulu releases teaser for upcoming sci-fi series ‘Alien: Earth’

Hulu released a teaser for its upcoming sci-fi series Alien: Earth, which depicts a terrifying looking space creature baring its teeth along with the caption: “The perfect planet for the perfect organism.” The series, set to premiere in 2025, takes place in the same universe as the iconic Alien film franchise from Oscar-winning filmmaker Ridley …

Iran launches major missile attack on Israel

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles toward Israel on Tuesday, in what it said was a response to Israel’s launching widespread attacks in Lebanon, including the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and a ground invasion of the country’s south. NBC News reported missiles being fired in both Tel …

Dockworkers strike at East and Gulf Coast cargo facilities for better wages, other protections

Tens of thousands of U.S. dockworkers spanning from Maine to Texas walked off the job and went on strike early Tuesday, regarding issues including higher pay and more job security. The strike affects some 24,000 workers and at 14 ports, raising fears of the damage it could cost to the U.S. economy. The ports account …

NY Mets defeat Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 in Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series

The New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 in their NL Wild Card Series opening game on Tuesday at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Mets overcame a 2-0 deficit in the first inning, with Jesse Winker hitting a two-run triple in the second inning to tie the game at 3-3; and after falling …

Detroit Tigers beat Houston Astros 3-1 in Game 1 of Wild Card series

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Houston Astros 3-1 in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card series. The Tigers are in the MLB playoffs for the first time in ten years, after clinching the 6th seed in the MLB Playoffs. The Tigers took an early lead against Houston starting pitcher Framber Valdez with a three-run …