Year: 2021
Sheriff who responded to South Dakota AG’s fatal crash dies
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The sheriff who responded to the scene of a fatal car crash caused by the South Dakota attorney general last year has died, the Hyde County Sheriff’s office said Tuesday. [Read More…]
Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For all their setbacks over the first six weeks, whether self-inflicted or unlucky, the Minnesota Vikings emerged from their bye in a favorable position. They were settled to play Dallas in their [Read More…]
Vikes star DE Hunter done for year with torn pectoral muscle
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter will miss the remainder of the season with a torn pectoral muscle, a devastating loss of the team’s best pass rusher for the second straight year. [Read More…]
With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cooper Rush’s first NFL start was a statement victory for the surging Dallas Cowboys with starting quarterback Dak Prescott stuck on the sideline. With every opportunity to outlast the fill-in for the [Read More…]
Strong rushes for 2 TDs, S. Dakota St. tops Youngstown St.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Pierre Strong rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns and South Dakota State cruised past Youngstown State 47-16 on Saturday. The Jackrabbits (6-2, 3-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference), ranked No. 13 [Read More…]
‘The Bachelorette’ recap: A suitor’s lies end in a shocking elimination
ABC/Craig Sjodin The Bachelorette continued Tuesday with Michelle Young and her suitors dealing with the aftermath of Jamie‘s rumor about her having a previous relationship with Joe. Rick, a 32-year-old medical sales rep from Los Angeles, [Read More…]
Lady Gaga had “psychological difficulty” leaving behind her ‘House of Gucci’ character
Steven Meisel/British ‘Vogue’ Lady Gaga throws herself 100% into everything she does, and her starring role in the upcoming movie House of Gucci is no exception. Gaga tells British Vogue that while portraying Patrizia Reggiani [Read More…]
Jason Sudeikis, Rosario Dawson, Martin Sheen and more sign onto charity reading of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
TEAFC Ted Lasso Emmy winner Jason Sudeikis, The Mandalorian‘s Rosario Dawson, and Star Wars star Mark Hamill are taking part in an all-star virtual reading of the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life, benefiting The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC), a charity dedicated to helping [Read More…]
Kristen Stewart announces engagement to Dylan Meyer, talks “chill” wedding plans
LRNYC/MEGA/GC Images (NOTE LANGUAGE) Kristen Stewart announced Tuesday that she’s engaged to Dylan Meyer. The Spencer actress revealed her good news on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show, opening up about how the proposal went down. “We’re marrying, we’re totally gonna do [Read More…]
‘Monsters Inc.’ turns 20 today
Disney+ On November 2, 2001, Disney/Pixar released Monsters, Inc., one of Pixar’s most enduring franchises. The toon starred the voice of Billy Crystal as one-eyed would-be funnyman Mike Wazowski and John Goodman as his fuzzy buddy, James P. “Sully” Sullivan. The [Read More…]
Facebook to shut down facial recognition system
luchezar/iStock (NEW YORK) — Meta, the newly named parent company of Facebook, announced Tuesday that it was shutting down its use of a facial recognition system on its social media platform. The announcement comes after [Read More…]
Tips to save green and switch to more sustainable energy options at home
PeopleImages/iStock (NEW YORK) — As climate change takes center stage with global leaders, it’s a perfect time to take a look around our own homes to see what small changes can help reduce one’s carbon [Read More…]
Jessica Simpson opens up about her four-year sobriety journey
Randy Holmes via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Jessica Simpson has been sober for four years. The singer and entrepreneur penned an emotional Instagram post on Monday, in which she shared a photo of herself [Read More…]
Braves win the World Series, their first since 1995
Carmen Mandato/Getty Images (HOUSTON) — It’s been almost 30 years since the Atlanta Braves won a World Series and, on Tuesday night, the drought officially ended — hammering the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6 [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 11/2/21
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS Atlanta 7, Houston 0 (Atlanta wins series 4-2) NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Milwaukee 117, Detroit 89 Miami 125, Dallas 110 [Read More…]
Henry Ruggs III charged with DUI resulting in death in car crash
Ethan Miller/Getty Images (LAS VEGAS) — Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III has been charged with DUI resulting in death connected to a car crash Tuesday morning, according to police. Ruggs, the team’s [Read More…]
‘Tomahawk chop’ under scrutiny as Atlanta Braves compete in World Series
Streeter Lecka/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — The Atlanta Braves are one win away from potentially securing their fourth World Series title, but their name and a gesture used by fans have come under scrutiny from Native [Read More…]
Handball federation changes uniform requirements after ‘sexist’ bikini rule outcry
Filip Viranovski/iStock (BASEL, Switzerland) — The International Handball Federation has updated its uniform rules after backlash over its women’s bikini requirements. After being called out for fining the Norwegian women’s handball team 1,500 euros (about [Read More…]
Republican Glenn Youngkin projected to win Virginia governor’s race
Oleksii Liskonih/iStock (NEW YORK) — Republican Glenn Youngkin, a former private equity executive running his first campaign for political office, will be the next governor of Virginia, ABC News has projected. “My fellow Virginians, we stand [Read More…]
Democrat McAuliffe facing 52% unfavorable numbers in Va. governor race, preliminary exit poll data shows
Win McNamee/Getty Images (RICHMOND, Va.) — A more closely divided electorate than a year ago, underwater ratings for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump alike and a popularity deficit for the Democratic candidate [Read More…]
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