Thousands of California residents ordered to evacuate as heavy storm hits in burn zones
Evacuation orders were in effect Thursday for thousands of residents in areas of Los Angeles as forecasters warned that California’s most powerful winter storm this season may cause flash flooding in the land scarred by the massive
Senate confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary
The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services secretary, a victory for President Trump after Kennedy faced weeks of scrutiny over his controversial views.
Third baseman Alex Bregman agrees to 3-year, $120M contract with Boston Red Sox
From The Athletic’s Chandler Rome: longtime Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox in free agency. Per ESPN, the deal includes two opt-outs. The New
New York Jets announce split with quarterback Aaron Rodgers
The New York Jets announced Thursday that they informed quarterback Aaron Rodgers that they will be moving in a different direction, and plan to drop him from the roster. Coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey
Beyoncé adds more stadium dates to ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour
Beyoncé has added a fifth stadium show in Los Angeles and New Jersey as part of her Cowboy Carter Tour. The newly added dates gives the superstar performer the new record for the most shows of any
Billy Currington and Kip Moore to embark on 2025 summer tour
Billy Currington has announced his 2025 tour with Kip Moore. Special guests Marlon Funaki and Jade Eagleson will join on select dates. Moore shared on his socials: “Me and @bccoconutman are hitting more cities this summer. All
Brad Pitt to star, produce new film from director David Ayer ‘Heart of the Beast’
Brad Pitt will portray a former Green Beret who becomes stranded with his retired combat dog in Alaska in the action-adventure movie Heart of the Beast. Deadline reports that Pitt, 61, will also produce the film, which
‘The White Lotus’ renewed for Season 4 at HBO
HBO has ordered Season 4 of its hit series, ‘The White Lotus,’ with production eyed to begin in 2026. No casting or locale have been announced yet for the fourth chapter of writer-producer Mike White’s Emmy-winning show.
Caldwell Co pastor sentenced to 10 years in prison for child sexual abuse material
The US Attorneys Office for the Western District of North Carolina announced Thursday that Ashley James Crouse, 53, of Granite Falls, N.C., was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for possession
Harrison Named Assistant County Manager of the Year
Caldwell County Deputy County Manager Jimmy Harrison recently received the Assistant County Manager of the Year Award from the North Carolina City & County Management Association (NCACC). Harrison, who began his career with the county as a