LGBTQ+ and civil rights group sues Tennessee over transgender sports ban

LGBTQ+ civil rights groups in Tennessee filed a lawsuit Thursday against the state’s controversial transgender sports ban. Filed by Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Tennessee on behalf of transgender 14-year-old Luc Esquivel, the suit argues that banning transgender students from their desired sports teams is unconstitutional and discriminatory. The …

Navy fires leaders of USS Connecticut after underwater mountain collision

The U.S. military announced Thursday that the Navy fired leaders of the USS Connecticut for “loss of confidence” after the submarine struck an underwater mountain in the South China Sea. The commanding officer of the fast-attack submarine, Cmdr. Cameron Aljilani, second-in-command, Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Cashin, and the chief of the boat Master Chief Sonar Technician Cory …

Darius Rucker announces intimate theater tour for 2022

Darius Rucker has announced a special tour next year that will visit theaters in 12 cities across the U.S. The tour is set to kick off on February 17th in Philadelphia, Pa. at The Met and will be wrapping up on April 1st in New Orleans, La. at the Saenger Theatre. Caylee Hammack will join …

Deluxe version of Adele’s album ’30’ to feature a duet with Chris Stapleton

The tracklist for the deluxe version of pop star Adele’s next album ’30’ has been revealed, and it features a collaboration with country superstar Chris Stapleton. The duet will be a new version of Adele’s current single, “Easy on Me.” She recently shared the solo version of that song as a first taste of the …

Mariah Carey to bring a new Christmas special to Apple TV+ “Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues”

Mariah Carey has announced a second holiday special for AppleTV+ titled Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues, which will arrive this December. Mariah’s Christmas comes on the heels of the singer’s previous 2020 special for Apple, Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special, which featured guest stars Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, and Snoop Dogg. The Magic Continues will …

Take a look at Halle Berry and Patrick Wilson in the trailer for the upcoming film ‘Moonfall’

Lionsgate has just released director Roland Emmerich’s Moonfall teaser trailer. Patrick Wilson, Halle Berry star in Moonfall, from the makers of Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow.  The official synopsis reads, “In Moonfall, a mysterious force knocks the Moon from its orbit around Earth and sends it hurtling on a collision course with life as we know it. …

Reward Offered to Find Deer Poachers

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is offering a $3,000 reward to catch a poacher that has shot and killed three deer in Harmony. The deer were left to rot. If you have any information call 1-800-ALERT-US. Maine wardens are offering a $3,000 reward to catch a poacher. They say someone shot and killed …

Some U.S. Companies Must Require Workers to Get Vaccinated

The Biden Administration today, Nov. 4, announced new vaccine requirements for workers at companies with more than 100 employees, as well as for workers at health care facilities that treat Medicare and Medicaid patients. The mandates will affect millions of U.S. workers. The deadline to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is Jan 4. Latest on COVID-19 …

Maine Kids’ COVID-19 Video Contest

There is a new competition being launched by the state for videos made by and featuring Maine kids. The competition is part of Maine DHHS and Maine CDC’s plan to make vaccine available to children ages 5 to 11. Latest on COVID-19 in Central Maine DHHS and DOE invite Maine youth ages 5 to 17 …

Senate Republicans block voting rights bill once again

Senate Republicans again blocked a voting rights bill Wednesday that would strengthen the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The chamber voted 50-49 in favor of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, 10 votes shy of the 60 needed to advance the bill. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer voted against it so he’d have the option of …