San Francisco Giants sign free-agent center fielder Harrison Bader to two-year, $20.5M deal

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a two-year contract with free-agent center fielder Harrison Bader, valued at $20.5 million with incentives that could push it slightly higher, according to multiple reports. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal was first to report the news: “free-agent outfielder Harrison Bader in agreement with Giants on two-year contract, pending physical, …

Los Angeles Chargers sign defensive lineman Teair Tart to 3-year extension worth up to $37.5M

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed defensive tackle Teair Tart to a three-year contract extension, that can reach $37.5 million and includes $20 million in guaranteed money, sources told ESPN. Tart acknowledged the agreement on social media, sharing the message “Bolt Up!” shortly after the news became public. Tart’s return solidifies the heart of a …

‘Minecraft 2’ sequel film officially greenlit by Warner Bros. Pictures

A sequel to the hugely successful 2025 Minecraft movie has been greenlit by Warner Bros. Pictures. Titled Minecraft 2, the sequel film is scheduled for release in July 2027. In a post on Instagram, Minecraft announced it is “building terrain” for the second film based on the popular video game, adding “See you in theaters …

Kanye West apologizes for antisemitic rants caused by bipolar disorder in Wall Street Journal ad

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has issued a sweeping public apology in a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal, expressing deep regret for the antisemitic remarks and erratic behavior that defined his highly controversial actions in 2025. The open letter, titled “To Those I’ve Hurt,” was funded by his Yeezy brand …

Crippling winter storm slams U.S., bringing deadly cold and leaving over 1M without power

A sprawling and unusually powerful winter storm has battered vast portions of the United States, coating roads in dangerous ice, burying cities under heavy snow, and plunging temperatures to life-threatening lows. The system has knocked out electricity for more than one million customers across the mid-Atlantic, South, and Midwest, while disrupting travel nationwide and forcing …

Minnesota officials demand answers after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti sparks outrage

Minnesota officials are pressing for full transparency and accountability following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti by a federal agent in south Minneapolis, an incident that has triggered protests, lawsuits, and intense scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics. The shooting marked the second fatal incident involving a federal agent and a U.S. citizen …

Seattle Seahawks headed to Super Bowl LX after defeating LA Rams in NFC Championship Game

The Seattle Seahawks are headed back to the Super Bowl after surviving a dramatic 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday night, setting up a highly anticipated clash with the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara. Behind a poised performance from …

New England Patriots beat Denver Broncos 10-7 to advance to Super Bowl LX

In a frigid, snow-swept battle at Empower Field at Mile High, the New England Patriots edged the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game, clinching a trip to Super Bowl LX and continuing the franchise’s return to championship form. Patriots’ QB Drake Maye, making his first AFC Championship appearance, delivered a poised performance in …

Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple lead voice cast for animated film ‘Swapped’ on Netflix

Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple will leading the voice cast for the upcoming animated Netflix movie, Swapped, directed by Nathan Greno.  The film follows a small woodland creature (Jordan) who swaps bodies with its sworn enemy, a large majestic bird (Temple). The streamer also announced that Cedric the Entertainer and Tracy Morgan have joined …

See Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien in the trailer for ‘Send Help’

The trailer has been released for Sam Raimi‘s horror feature Send Help, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien as feuding colleagues stranded on a deserted island. The trailer opens with McAdams’ character, Linda Liddle, being ridiculed by her boss, Bradley Preston (O’Brien). They later board a small jet for a work trip only for the …