House passes GOP health care plan without ACA extension in 216-211 vote

In a 216-211 vote, the House passed a GOP-backed health care bill that does not include an extension of expiring tax credits that help millions of Americans pay for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Republicans say the bill will lower health insurance premiums for 100% of Americans. The bill, however, faces an unclear …

Ohio University head coach Brian Smith fired for cause due to ‘serious professional misconduct’

Ohio University dismissed head football coach Brian Smith for cause on Wednesday, citing a contract violation tied to “engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University.” School officials did not disclose details surrounding the findings. Smith, 45, had been on indefinite leave since Dec. 1, when the university …

Dolphins bench QB Tua Tagovailoa, will start rookie Quinn Ewers for Sunday’s game against Bengals

The Miami Dolphins are making a significant change, benching QB Tua Tagovailoa and naming rookie Quinn Ewers the starter for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Ewers, a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, will make his first career start. CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones wrote on social media “The Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa …

Nick Reiner makes first court appearance; siblings Jake and Romy make public statement on parents deaths

The children of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have issued their first public statement following the couple’s deaths and the arrest of their brother, Nick Reiner, in connection with the killings. In a message released through media outlet TMZ, siblings Jake and Romy Reiner said: “Words cannot even begin to describe …

Nick Reiner makes first court appearance; siblings Jake and Romy make public statement on parents deaths

The children of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have issued their first public statement following the couple’s deaths and the arrest of their brother, Nick Reiner, in connection with the killings. In a message released through media outlet TMZ, siblings Jake and Romy Reiner said: “Words cannot even begin to describe …

Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai, Aimee Lou Wood and Mia McKenna-Bruce cast in ‘The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event’

Sony Pictures has announced additional casting for ‘The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event’ from director Sam Mendes. Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai, Aimee Lou Wood and Mia McKenna-Bruce will play, respectively, Linda McCartney, Yoko Ono, Pattie Boyd and Maureen Starkey – each of whom married one member of the Fab Four at the height of …

Authorities say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by ISIS

Australian authorities say the father and son accused of carrying out a deadly antisemitic attack during a Hanukkah gathering at Sydney’s Bondi Beach were motivated by Islamic State ideology and had recently traveled to the Philippines, a region known for past extremist activity. Officials described the assault as a terrorist attack aimed at maximizing casualties …

New York Jets release wide receiver Allen Lazard after three seasons

The New York Jets have released wide receiver Allen Lazard after three seasons.  Lazard, 30, was released Tuesday after requesting his exit, a move that allows him to pursue an opportunity with a contending team with three games remaining in the regular season. If Lazard is claimed off waivers, the acquiring team would be responsible …

QB Arch Manning returning to Texas for the 2026 season, will not enter NFL draft

Arch Manning has decided to return to Texas for the 2026 season, opting for another year with the Longhorns rather than entering the NFL draft. Manning’s father, Cooper, confirmed the decision to ESPN, saying, “Arch is playing football at Texas next year.” The move ends months of speculation surrounding the redshirt junior, who was eligible …

Season 5 of Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ debuts Dec. 18: see the trailer

Netflix has released a teaser trailer for Season 5 of “Emily in Paris.” Season 5 finds Emily traveling between Rome and Paris, says series creator Darren Star: “Straddling both, Emily takes love and life to the next level. From Parisian rooftops to Roman ruins, we can’t wait to share where Emily’s next chapter takes us.” …