
ICE agent fatally shoots woman in vehicle during immigration-related operation in Minneapolis
A woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a federal immigration operation in south Minneapolis on Wednesday, prompting sharp disputes between federal officials, local leaders, and witnesses, as well as renewed protests

U.S. military seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker and second ship, both linked to Venezuela
U.S. forces seized two oil tankers tied to Venezuela on Wednesday — one in the North Atlantic and another in the Caribbean — escalating Washington’s global effort to enforce sanctions and block what officials describe as illicit

Chicago Cubs acquire starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from Miami Marlins
The Chicago Cubs have acquired Miami Marlins right-handed starter Edward Cabrera in exchange for top prospects outfielder Owen Caissie, infielder Cristian Hernandez and infielder Edgardo De Leon (according to SportsGrid.) Neither team has confirmed the deal. ESPN’s

Alabama QB Ty Simpson announces he will enter 2026 NFL Draft
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson announced Wednesday that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2026 NFL Draft, closing the book on a four-year career in Tuscaloosa highlighted by a strong first season as

LeAnn Rimes to embark on ’30 Years Of Blue’ anniversary tour
LeAnn Rimes will embark on the ’30 Years of Blue: The Voice, The Journey, The Truth’ tour, kicking off on April 19th in her hometown of Dallas. Additional dates will be continuously revealed. Rimes shares: “Revisiting Blue

Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, Brooks & Dunn, and Gavin Adcock to headline 2026 ‘Country Thunder Arizona’
Country Thunder Arizona 2026 has revealed its linup of performers. The event is set for April 9-12 at Canyon Moon Ranch, in Florence, AZ, for its 30th installment. The festival will feature headliners Lainey Wilson, Zach Top,

Screen Actors Guild reveals 2026 Actor Awards nominations
SAG-AFTRA has revealed the 2026 nominations for The Actor Awards — formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) — for the best film and television performances in 2025. SAG-AFTRA previously announced that Harrison Ford will

Hulu renews ‘Only Murders in the Building’ for Season 6 set in London
Hulu announced that Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin will be returning for the 10-episode Season 6 of Only Murders in the Building, set to film in London. The streaming service posted on social media: “Do

DaBaby shares two new tracks: “Paper Low” and “Out Ya Business”
DaBaby is back with two new singles, to preview his next full-length project: “Out Ya Business,” and “Paper Low”. Both tracks arrive following DaBaby’s recent single “Letter to My YN,” which was accompanied by a music video

Alice Cooper & Criss Angel add more dates to “Welcome to Our Nightmare” Las Vegas shows
Due to overwhelming demand, rock icon Alice Cooper and magician Criss Angel have added more dates to their Welcome to Our Nightmare show at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas through April and May. The

Styx returning for Las Vegas residency in 2026
Styx are returning to Las Vegas this year with a five-night engagement at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Styx will perform 1978’s Pieces of Eight in its entirety, along with the band’s classic

Diana Ross returning to Las Vegas for three-show Valentine’s Day engagement
Diana Ross is returning to Las Vegas in February 2026 for a three-show engagement called “Diana in Motion” at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, performing on Valentine’s week for February 12, 14, and 15, 2026

Diana Ross returning to Las Vegas for three-show Valentine’s Day engagement
Diana Ross is returning to Las Vegas in February 2026 for a three-show engagement called “Diana in Motion” at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, performing on Valentine’s week for February 12, 14, and 15, 2026

The Kid Laroi to release third studio album ‘Before I Forget’
The Kid LAROI will release his first new full-length album in two years, “Before I Forget,” on Jan. 9th. To preview the project, the 22 year-old Australian singer-songwriter also dropped the album’s first single, the R&B ballad

The Kid Laroi to release third studio album ‘Before I Forget’
The Kid LAROI will release his first new full-length album in two years, “Before I Forget,” on Jan. 9th. To preview the project, the 22 year-old Australian singer-songwriter also dropped the album’s first single, the R&B ballad

California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at age 65
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a Republican who represented Northern California in Congress for more than a decade and built his political career around agriculture and water policy, has died at age 65, his office announced Tuesday. No cause

Trump admin. moves to suspend $10B in federal aid to social programs in five Democratic states
The Trump administration has ordered a sweeping pause on roughly $10 billion in federal funding for social services and child care programs in five Democratic-led states, citing concerns about fraud. The decision affects California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota

Washington Commanders part ways with OC Kliff Kingsbury, DC Joe Whitt Jr.
The Washington Commanders will enter the 2026 season with new leadership after parting ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., according to multiple reports on Tuesday. The Commanders have not yet announced

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps resigning at the end of January
Steve Phelps, NASCAR’s first commissioner and a longtime executive with the sport, will resign from his position at the end of January. Phelps’ resignation follows weeks of scrutiny tied to an antitrust lawsuit that exposed inflammatory private

Jason Aldean to release new album ‘Songs About Us’
Jason Aldean is previewing his new studio album, Songs About Us, with the release of three new surprise tracks — “Help You Remember,” “Hard To Love You,” and “Lovin’ Me Too Long.” Songs About Us follows the