All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill will not face any discipline from the NFL after a South Florida marine worker accused the Miami Dolphins star of assault during a dispute, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday. The incident happened in June at the Haulover Marina in Miami Beach and was […]
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas law limiting drag show performances
A federal judge Thursday blocked a Texas law that opponents argued would limit, or in some cases, ban drag show performances. The law, approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature and due to go into effect Friday, did not explicitly mention drag performances. But opponents argued it would be used to shut […]
Read MoreUS military urges halt to clashes in eastern Syria amid concerns of ISIS resurgence
The United States military called for an end to days of fighting between rival U.S.-backed groups in east Syria Thursday, warning it may help the resurgence of the Islamic State group. The fighting that broke out Monday — and left at least 40 people dead and dozens wounded in the […]
Read MoreGeneric versions of Vyvanse released to address ADHD medicine shortage in US
Drugmakers have begun shipping copycat versions of Takeda Pharmaceutical’s drug Vyvanse, which is expected to offset the ongoing shortage of the ADHD medicine in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration had said on Monday it has approved generic versions of Vyvanse from 11 drugmakers after Takeda’s exclusivity […]
Read MoreChinese cities introduce measures to boost real estate sector
Major Chinese cities have said they will allow people to take preferential loans for first-home purchases regardless of their credit records, in the latest move to help revive an embattled property sector. Cities including Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Wuhan have made announcements easing mortgage requirements, following central bank guidance last Friday. […]
Read MoreAustralia introduces law empowering gig workers to negotiate minimum pay and conditions
Australian gig workers will be able to negotiate for minimum pay and conditions under a new law to be introduced next week in parliament by the centre-left Labor government. The law will define “employee-like workers” in the gig economy, a catch-all term including those who deliver food or drive for […]
Read MoreMatthew Stafford’s wife regrets saying Rams quarterback struggles to connect with younger players
Kelly Stafford, the wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, regrets saying her husband is having trouble connecting with the younger players in his locker room. Stafford spoke with Local 4 Detroit’s Christy McDonald on “A Conversation With,” saying her comments about her husband were “probably the worst thing […]
Read MoreBiden admin’s proposed rule to combat gun violence would require firearms dealers to conduct background checks
A proposed rule from the Biden administration aimed at combating rising gun violence across the U.S. could require thousands more firearms dealers to run background checks if approved. Last year, Biden signed the most significant gun control bill in nearly 30 years, which incentivized states to pass red flag laws […]
Read More‘General Hospital’ star Haley Pullos returns to court over felony DUI charges
“General Hospital” actress Haley Pullos appeared in Los Angeles court this week for her latest hearing related to her DUI arrest in April. The 25-year-old wore a short blue-green dress with transparent sleeves and white heels as she walked outside the LA-area courthouse Wednesday. A brace, presumably from the injuries […]
Read MoreSearch underway after passenger on world’s largest cruise ship goes overboard
A passenger on the world’s largest cruise ship sailing with Royal Caribbean went overboard on Tuesday. The passenger went overboard on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas off the coast of Cuba on Tuesday during a seven-day cruise departing from Port Canaveral, Florida, a company spokesperson said. A spokesperson for […]
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