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Rangers get Vancouver center J.T. Miller in blockbuster NHL trade
A blockbuster NHL trade Friday night, Jan. 31, puts an end to the Vancouver Canucks month-long saga involving their best player. Center J.T. Miller is on his way to the New York Rangers –– the team that drafted him back in 2011. In the deal, the Rangers get a premier two-way center they desperately need… -
Second judge rules to block Trump spending freeze from taking effect
A federal judge in Rhode Island issued the second court ruling this week blocking the Trump administration’s push for a freeze on distributing federal government spending. The judge sided with 22 states who brought the lawsuit. In issuing the ruling, Judge John McConnell Jr. wrote, “The Court must act in these early stages of the… -
Israel alleges Iran is smuggling suitcases of cash into Lebanon to fund Hezbollah
Israel has filed complaints alleging Iran is smuggling suitcases containing tens of millions of U.S. dollars into Lebanon. The money, Israel says, is being used to fund the militant group Hezbollah, according to The Wall Street Journal. The complaints come as a ceasefire holds between Israel and Hezbollah. However, one condition of the agreement is… -
Super Bowl security ramps up in anticipation of more than 100,000 visitors
The 2025 Super Bowl is nine days away, and security is ramping up in New Orleans. This year comes with heightened awareness because of the New Year’s Eve terrorist attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people and injured dozens more. The NFL said Thursday, Jan. 30, that they have received “no credible threats” but… -
NWSL adds Denver as 16th franchise after record expansion fee
The National Women’s Soccer League welcomed its 16th team on Thursday, Jan 30. Denver is the newest franchise, and though they don’t yet have an official name, they are the first women’s professional team from a major league to call the Mile High City home. Team owner Rob Cohen and his group paid a league-high… -
Kansas City Chiefs, NFL’s newest villains, chasing history in Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs returned to the practice field Thursday, Jan. 30, for the first time since their AFC Championship victory over the Buffalo Bills. The mood was lighthearted, while the prevailing theme was, “We’ve done this before.” The Chiefs are certainly no stranger to Super Bowl hype. They have played in the big game… -
Broncos donate over 15,000 football helmets to Colorado HS teams
One of the NFL’s stated goals is to grow the game of football. Consider that mission accomplished for the Denver Broncos after the team undertook a one-of-a-kind initiative. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Broncos announced a program that will see more than 15,000 state-of-the-art football helmets distributed to every high school in Colorado. The program,… -
Louisiana lawmakers call Super Bowl halftime shows ‘lewd’ and ‘offensive’
The Super Bowl is the biggest television event in the U.S., with the halftime show ranking second only to the game itself. However, 17 Louisiana lawmakers have called the show “lewd and offensive.” State Sen. Valarie Hodges, together with other local lawmakers and “pro-family” organizations, sent a letter to local Super Bowl organizers in New… -
Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial set, pleads for earlier date as health fails
Harvey Weinstein will return to the courtroom for a retrial on rape charges five years after his initial conviction. The former Hollywood producer was sentenced to 23 years in prison in 2020. However, the verdict was later overturned after New York’s appellate court ruled the trial judge made an error. Appeal and new indictment The… -
SCOTUS to decide if family can sue after mistaken FBI SWAT raid
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a family who claims FBI SWAT agents mistakenly raided their home in October 2017, traumatizing them. The court will decide whether the victims can sue the federal government. Trina Martin, her partner Toi Cliatt, and her then 7-year-old son Gabe were “jolted awake” when… -
FDA approves Ozempic to treat kidney disease, creating a trifecta of uses
The weight loss and diabetes drug making headlines has now expanded its coverage, the Food and Drug Administration has given Ozempic the green light to treat chronic kidney disease. Ozempic has gained the reputation of being a weight loss booster, but it’s expanding its health benefits once again. FDA grants approval for Ozempic to treat… -
State AGs sue Trump admin over federal funding freeze, judge issues pause
A coalition of state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging what they call an unconstitutional pause on federal grants and loans. The legal action comes after a federal judge temporarily blocked the administration’s plan to review what taxpayer dollars are being used for. Legal challenge to federal funding freeze The… -
Italian PM says she is being investigated for release of Libyan warlord
The prime minister of Italy says that prosecutors are investigating her for the release of a Libyan warlord with an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni presided over the government’s decision to release Osama Elmasry Njeem, the head of Libya’s judicial police and director of a detention camp in the…