The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will be allowed to continue serving on the central bank’s board at least until 2026, while justices weigh the legality of her removal by former President Donald Trump. The court scheduled oral arguments for January 2026, with a decision expected before the end …
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Famed conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall dies at age 91
Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist as well as an advocate for animals who championed chimpanzee research, has died at the age of 91. The Jane Goodall Institute announced in a statement posted on social media Wednesday that Goodall died of natural causes while in California on a speaking tour of the United States. The statement …
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MLB Wild Card games: Dodgers sweep Reds to advance; Guardians, Padres, Yankees all tie series
The Cleveland Guardians tied their AL Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday with a 6-1 victory in Game 2 to force a deciding game in the best-of-three series. Brayan Rocchio and Bo Naylor homered during a five-run eighth inning for Cleveland, with George Valera also going deep. For the Tigers, Javier Báez …
Braves manager Brian Snitker to take on new role with Atlanta after 10 seasons
The Atlanta Braves have announced that their longtime manager Brian Snitker will be transitioning to an advisory role in the organization in 2026, and will step down as manager after 10 seasons with the team. The announcement also noted that Snitker will be inducted into the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame next season. Snitker, 69, …
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AMC teases ‘Interview with the Vampire’ Season 3 now titled ‘The Vampire Lestat’
AMC has released a sneak peek at Season 3 of its horror drama, Interview with the Vampire, which has been retitled as The Vampire Lestat. The new name, along with some new cast members comes as the series enters its third season, where it will focus on the second book in Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles …
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See the trailer for ‘Regretting You’ starring McKenna Grace, Allison Williams
Paramount Pictures is previewing the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s book Regretting You, starring Allison Williams, McKenna Grace and Dave Franco. Williams plays Morgan, whose life is upended when a car accident kills her husband and her sister, Jenny. Dave Franco stars as Jenny’s bereft husband, Jonah. The trailer shows Jonah and Morgan learning their …
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Government shutdown begins after lawmakers fail to reach funding deal
The federal government officially entered a shutdown at midnight on Wednesday after lawmakers were unable to reach a compromise on funding, marking the first lapse in nearly seven years. The federal government ran out of money after a Democratic-backed spending bill that would have extended health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act and reversed …
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Trump announces Pfizer deal to lower drug prices, launches “TrumpRx” website
President Donald Trump revealed Tuesday that his administration has struck an agreement with Pfizer to lower the cost of many of its medications for Medicaid patients. In return, Pfizer secured a three-year exemption from upcoming tariffs on foreign-made pharmaceuticals, which are scheduled to take effect Wednesday. A White House fact sheet said that “the agreement requires …
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Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill undergoes surgery after suffering knee dislocation, ACL tear in game vs. Jets
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday to repair his ACL. According to coach Mike McDaniel, Hill dislocated his left knee during Monday night’s 27-21 win over the Jets and was hospitalized overnight while undergoing further testing. The wide receiver was injured early in the third quarter following a first down …
Minnesota Wild sign winger Kirill Kaprizov to record $136M extension
The Minnesota Wild announced Tuesday that they have signed their star winger Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year contract extension worth $136 million, the largest deal in NHL history both in total value and average annual salary ($17 million). The contract extension breaking those previously held by Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin ($124 million) and Edmonton …
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