President Biden requests $33 billion in additional emergency aid from Congress for Ukraine
In a speech on Thursday, President Joe Biden called on Congress to immediately pass a measure for $33 billion in additional emergency support to Ukraine to defend against Russian forces. The United States have already given billions
Oklahoma House approves anti-abortion bill, banning abortions after 6 weeks
On Thursday, the Oklahoma House passed a bill banning abortions after the sixth week of pregnancy, sending it to Governor Kevin Stitt for his signature to become law. The S.B. 1503 bill (detailed in full here) is
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi out for season with ACL tear
Kansas City Royals team president Dayton Moore announced that shortstop Adalberto Mondesi was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee and likely will miss the remainder of the season. Mondesi’s injury occurred in Tuesday’s game
Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat each fined $15,000 by NBA for obscene gesture
The NBA announced on Thursday that they have fined Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler $15,000 for making an obscene gesture during the team’s series-clinching win on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. The Heat were also fined $15,000
Jacksonville Jaguars and OT Cam Robinson agree to 3-year extension worth $54 million
The Jacksonville Jaguars and veteran offensive tackle Cam Robinson agreed to a contract extension for three years worth $54 million, with an annual salary of $18 million. Robinson confirmed the news Wednesday on his Instagram story. Robinson
Miami judge vacates life sentence of man wrongfully convicted of murder in 1991
On Wednesday, a judge in Miami vacated the life sentence of Thomas “Jay” Raynard James, a 55-year-old Black man who prosecutors said was wrongfully convicted because of mistaken identity in 1991. As he left a Miami courtroom
3 dead in Mississippi hotel shooting; alleged gunman dead after 2-hour standoff
The alleged suspect in a shooting that killed three people at a hotel in Biloxi on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast was found dead in the nearby city of Gulfport hours later, after a standoff with police. Gulfport Police
Milwaukee Bucks eliminate the Chicago Bulls with 116–100 win in Game 5 to advance to semifinals
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls 116–100 in Game 5 on Wednesday evening to win the series and advance them to the conference semifinals. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks, scoring a game-high 33
Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19
The White House announced on Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19. CNN reported that the vice president’s positive test results rerouted her plans to attend an intelligence briefing Tuesday at the White
Dow falls over 800 points, Nasdaq plunges 4% as tech and consumer stocks sell off
On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.4% – over 800 points — while the S&P 500 lost 2.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite 4%. The market’s losses adds to what has already been a big sell-off