Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he has appointed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S Senat,, whom President-elect Donald Trump tapped to be secretary of state. DeSantis told reporters that he would appoint his chief of staff, James Uthmeier, to fill Moody’s attorney general post. DeSantis said at …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration
Per her spokesperson, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, January 20th. ABC News first reported the news, with Pelosi’s spokesperson not providing a reason for her planned absence from Trump’s second inauguration. Pelosi led House Democrats during Trump’s first administration and attended his inauguration in 2017. During …
Legendary broadcaster, Hall of Famer and actor Bob Uecker dies at age 90
Baseball icon Bob Uecker, the legendary Hall of Fame Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer, died Thursday at the age of 90. Uecker’s family said in a statement: “It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Bob. To many, he was an announcer and entertainer whose humor and voice transcended the game, but to …
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Eagles donate $2.5M to LA FireAid benefit concert
The Eagles have donated $2.5 million to FireAid, the upcoming benefit concert to support those affected by the Southern California wildfires. FireAid, described as ‘an evening of music and solidarity’ will take place on Thursday, January 30th at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The Eagles have pledged $2.5 million to efforts to rebuild Los …
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Lineup for FireAid benefit concerts: Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Stevie Nicks, Jelly Roll, Lil Baby and more
A wide-range of performers across all musical genres have signed on to perform at the upcoming FireAid benefit concerts, taking place on Jan. 30 at the Inuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles. FireAid, described as ‘an evening of music and solidarity,’ will be dedicated to rebuilding communities devastated by the fires and supporting …
Lineup for FireAid benefit concerts: Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Stevie Nicks, Jelly Roll, Lil Baby and more
A wide-range of performers across all musical genres have signed on to perform at the upcoming FireAid benefit concerts, taking place on Jan. 30 at the Inuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles. FireAid, described as ‘an evening of music and solidarity,’ will be dedicated to rebuilding communities devastated by the fires and supporting …
President Biden delivers farewell address to the nation
President Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation on Wednesday, five days before he passes the mantle of the presidency to his predecessor and his successor, President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking from behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, Biden reflected on his political career and said he was proud of what his administration …
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Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The Israeli government and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement after more than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip. The deal had been reached following the Qatari prime minister’s meeting with Hamas negotiators, and separately with Israeli negotiators in his office, and will lead to the phased release of hostages …
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Parker McCollum adds new summer dates for 2025 ‘What Kinda Man Tour’
Parker McCollum has added additional dates for his upcoming What Kinda Man Tour which kicks-off this month. The 16 newly announced shows will bring the tour through the summer and across the country, with Ashley Cooke, Corey Smith, Hudson Westbrook, Laci Kaye Booth, Kameron Marlowe, Steve Earle with Reckless Kelly, Randy Rogers Band, and Vincent …
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‘TODAY’ co-host Sheinelle Jones taking time away from show due to ‘family health matter’
NBC TODAY co-host Sheinelle Jones is taking time away from the show to tend to “a family health matter.” Sheinelle has been with NBC News since 2014 as a Weekend Today co-host, and began co-hosting the third hour of TODAY alongside Dylan Dreyer and Craig Melvin in 2019. Jones posted a message on Instagram announcing …