Senate Republicans unveil $568B counteroffer on infrastructure package

On Thursday, Senate Republicans unveiled a $568 billion infrastructure package. The proposal focuses on roads and bridges, public transportation, railways, drinking water, wastewater, safety, waterways, airports, water storage, and broadband Internet.  The Republican proposal would cost $568 billion over five years, the bulk of which would go toward the Federal Highway Administration for roads and …

Jana Kramer and husband Mike Caussin to divorce after 6 years of marriage

37-year-old country music singer and actress Jana Kramer has filed for divorce from husband Mike Caussin. Kramer announced the news on social media that her six-year marriage to the former football player was over, posting on Instagram: “As I try to make sense of a reality I never wanted to believe could be possible again, …

Paris Jackson joins star-studded cast of American Horror Story: Season 10

Paris Jackson, the late Michael Jackson’s daughter, is joining the star-studded cast for season 10 of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story. Jackson, 23, is rumored to be starring in at least one episode this season, which will be split into two mini-seasons. Titled American Horror Story: Double Feature, Season 10 will include ‘one story by …

DMX memorial service to be live streamed on YouTube this weekend

DMX’s team confirmed Wednesday that the late rapper will be honored at a private memorial service Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn that will livestream on YouTube at 4 p.m. EDT. In addition, a private funeral will be held at a New York City church Sunday. The celebration will broadcast live on BET at 2:30 …

Of Mice & Men drop their latest song “Bloom”

Of Mice & Men have released a brand new single called “Bloom,” the title track to the band’s forthcoming EP set to be released on May 28th. The “Bloom” EP follows the band’s “Timeless” EP, which was first in a series of EP released that will ultimately make up the band’s next full length studio …

Police release footage, 911 calls in shooting of 16-year-old girl in Ohio

Authorities in Columbus, Ohio have released body camera footage and 911 calls from an incident in which a police officer fatally shot a teenage girl while responding to a disturbance call at a residence. Columbus officer Nicholas Reardon shot and killed 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant after she was seen attacking another female with a knife on …

Reports of minor ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases among those fully vaccinated appear mild

Reports of coronavirus ‘breakthrough’ infections, occuring when fully vaccinated individuals get the illness, suggest that the vaccines still offer strong protection against severe disease even in the face of variants. Two cases in the New England Journal of Medicine on Wednesday show just two women out of more than 400 fully vaccinated study participants, who …

Teaser trailer for Season 2 of “Ted Lasso” reveals new cast member

Apple TV+ has dropped a teaser trailer for the second season of its hit series “Ted Lasso” which earned Jason Sudeikis Golden Globe and Critics Choice awards for his role as Lasso – an American football coach brought to the U.K. to head a flailing soccer club.  The trailer introduces us to a new character, …

Hulu announces ‘How I Met Your Mother’ sequel series starring Hilary Duff

“How I Met Your Father,” a sequel to the original CBS comedy “How I Met Your Mother” will continue on Hulu starring Hilary Duff. The streaming service announced on Wednesday announced the new series, on which Duff will serve as both producer and star.  Set in New York City just like the original series, “Father” …

Suspect arrested in Long Island Stop & Shop shooting which left 1 dead, 2 injured

Nassau County, NY police have apprehended the alleged gunman in a shooting at a Long Island grocery store on Tuesday which killed one and injured two others. The shooting happened inside a Stop & Shop supermarket in West Hempstead, N.Y., police said. Authorities locked down the store and surrounding areas in search of the gunman. …