Ammonia leak in Oklahoma hospitalizes dozens, forces hundreds to evacuate

A massive ammonia leak late Wednesday night in Weatherford, Oklahoma sent dozens to the hospital and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes, according to local authorities. Officials lifted evacuation orders Thursday morning after air quality levels returned to safe conditions. Weatherford, a city of about 12,000 residents, is located roughly 70 miles west …

Body of missing West Virginia miner found after weeklong search

A West Virginia coal miner who had been missing for more than a week inside a flooded mine was found dead Thursday morning, ending an exhaustive search that gripped the local community and mining industry. The coal miner, identified as foreman Steve Lipscomb, 42, was from Elkview, West Virginia., was working alongside a 17-person crew …

Baylor AD Mack Rhoades takes leave of absence, steps down as CFP Committee Chair

Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades has taken a leave of absence from his position with the university and is stepping down as chair of the College Football Playoff (CFP) selection committee. The move, effective November 12, was confirmed by the school, which cited personal reasons for his leave: “Baylor Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate …

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes denies reports that he wants to play for Yankees

Newly crowned National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes addressed speculation that he’s seeking a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the New York Yankees, firmly dismissing the reports and reiterating his commitment to Pittsburgh. The rumors began earlier in the day when an NJ Advance Media story quoted an anonymous Pirates player claiming …

Aubrey Plaza to star as ‘Hollywood Madam’ Heidi Fleiss in upcoming biopic

Aubrey Plaza is set to produce and star in “The Heidi Fleiss Story,” which will see Plaza portray the infamous “Hollywood madam” Heidi Fleiss.  The dark comedy will mark the directorial debut of Leah Rachel (creator of Netflix’s “Chambers”), with production to take place in Los Angeles this year. Fleiss became infamous in the 1990s …

‘Bridgerton’ to return Jan. 29 with two-part Season 4

Netflix announced that Part 1 of Bridgerton’s fourth season will arrive on the streamer Jan. 29, 2026, followed by Part 2 on Feb. 26. Each part consists of four episodes, with Season 4 taking its inspiration from the book An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn. The official logline for Season 4 reads: “The …

Pres. Trump signs funding bill to end record-setting government shutdown

President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. (per CBS News.) The President, surrounded by Republican members of Congress and some members of his Cabinet,  signed the funding bill that the House passed earlier Wednesday evening. After 43 days, the longest …

House Democrats release new private Epstein emails referencing Trump

House Democrats on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday released newly obtained emails between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and author Michael Wolff, some of which reference President Trump. The batch of emails — part of more than 23,000 documents turned over by Epstein’s estate — includes multiple …

Steelers activate rookie QB Will Howard from IR, add CB Asante Samuel Jr. to practice squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thursday that they have activated rookie quarterback Will Howard from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The sixth-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft moves onto the active roster, joining starter Aaron Rodgers and backup Mason Rudolph. Howard, who injured his hand during a training camp exchange, …

Giants to start QB Jameis Winston over Russell Wilson in Sunday’s game vs. Packers

According to multiple reports from NFL Network, and The Athletic, the New York Giants are expected to start Jameis Winston at quarterback in Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers, with rookie Jaxson Dart still in concussion protocol. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jordan Raanan were first to break the news Wednesday morning that Winston is …