Month: May 2024

Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour

Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour – CBS News Watch CBS News Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming summer tour to spend more time with her “children, family and close friends,” Live Nation announced Friday. Be the first to know Get…

Lots of NYC street closures this weekend for Queens Pride, Israel parade, more events

Several weekend celebrations will lead to a difficult time for drivers attempting to get around New York City June 1 and 2. Multiple streets and several bridges across the five boroughs will temporarily close as a result of the festivities,…

This is exactly the right time for the Bears to be on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks,’ whether they like it or not

It’s about time the Bears got shoved out of their comfort zone and into the modern age. They’ve fought and backchanneled as hard as they could to keep themselves away from HBO’s cameras and off of the behind-the-scenes series “Hard…

Michelle Obama’s Mother, Marian Robinson, Dies at 86

Former first lady Michelle Obama revealed on Friday that her mother, Marian Robinson, had died at the age of 86. In a post on X, the former first lady shared a link to a joint statement from Michelle Obama and…

Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86

Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86 – CBS News Watch CBS News Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday. Be the first to…

Boeing’s Starliner set to launch Saturday to space station

Boeing’s Starliner set to launch Saturday to space station – CBS News Watch CBS News All systems are go for a second attempted launch of Boeing’s Starliner capsule on Saturday, making its maiden voyage to the International Space Station with…

Biden breaks no-helmet rule

President Joe Biden apparently didn’t learn much from Mike Dukakis. Biden donned a Kansas City Chiefs football helmet yesterday in a comical attempt to show his football prowess. He did it while welcoming the Chiefs to the White House, lauding…

Israeli plan offers “roadmap to an enduring cease-fire,” Biden says

Israeli plan offers “roadmap to an enduring cease-fire,” Biden says – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden has endorsed a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, saying “it’s time for this war to end.” Ed O’Keefe reports…

Ex-U.S. official says Sen. Bob Menendez pressured him to “quit interfering with my constituent”

Sen. Bob Menendez back in court as federal corruption trial enters 3rd week Sen. Bob Menendez back in court as federal corruption trial enters 3rd week 00:32 A former top U.S. agricultural official cast Sen. Bob Menendez as a villain…

“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, May 31, 2024

“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, May 31, 2024 – CBS News Watch CBS News Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications…

Horford, Mazzulla discuss facing ex-Celtic Irving in NBA Finals

Celtics “TD Garden’s gonna be ready to go. It’s those environments that you want to play in. … I don’t expect anything less from our fans.” Al Horford was teammates with Kyrie Irving on the Celtics from 2017-19. Tim Heitman/Getty…

Trump vows ‘to fight’ hush money conviction; raises $35M day after jury ruling

“We’re going to fight,” former President Donald Trump said from the atrium of Trump Tower yesterday. It was the same spot where he descended a golden escalator to announce his 2016 campaign nine years ago next month. “I’m willing to…

Trump may face travel restrictions in some countries after his New York conviction

Former President Donald Trump, whose administration imposed multiple versions of a travel ban against people coming from Muslim-majority nations, may now face restrictions on his own international travel, following his felony conviction in New York Thursday.  At this point, Trump…

Lara Trump Posts Video of Trump Hugging His Grandchildren

Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of Donald Trump, posted a heartwarming video of the former president hugging his grandchildren, a day after a jury in his business records trial found him guilty. A video posted to social media on Friday by…

13-year-old girl dies after being pulled from Discovery Cove pool in Orlando

Olympian Cullen Jones’ water safety tips Olympian Cullen Jones shares swimming safety tips 04:53 A 13-year-old girl who was pulled out of pool earlier this week at Discovery Cove theme park in Orlando, Florida, has died, police said. The teenager,…

Family, friends remember fallen MPD officer Jamal Mitchell’s “big heart”

Parents of fallen officer Jamal Mitchell remember his “big heart” Parents of fallen officer Jamal Mitchell remember his “big heart” 03:03 MINNEAPOLIS — Jamal Mitchell’s friends remember him as a changemaker. His family knew him to be a peacekeeper.  The 38-year-old…

Ex-Celtic Kyrie Irving to face former team in NBA Finals

Ex-Celtic Kyrie Irving to face former team in NBA Finals – CBS News Watch CBS News The Dallas Mavericks sent the Minnesota Timberwolves home Thursday night after five games to advance to the NBA Finals. Now they’ll face the top…

Climate change is killing summer oysters, study finds

Climate change is killing summer oysters, study finds – CBS News Watch CBS News A recent study from the University of Washington suggests that rising summer temperatures threaten triploid oysters, specifically bred in the 1970s to be more resilient to…

At bribery trial, ex-US official casts Sen. Bob Menendez as a villain in Egyptian meat controversy – Boston Herald

By LARRY NEUMEISTER (Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — A former top U.S. agricultural official cast Sen. Bob Menendez as a villain at his bribery trial Friday, saying he tried to stop him from disrupting an unusual sudden monopoly that…

Shannon O’Brien suspension hearings extending into June

Meetings to decide the fate of suspended Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien are scheduled to stretch into June after an hours-long closed-door session Friday concluded with no apparent resolution and both sides declining to comment publicly. Goldberg removed O’Brien…

Is the Fed’s Monetary Policy Still Too Loose?

The R-Star Wars Erupt into the Open The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes released on May 22 mentioned “various officials” worrying that rates might not be as restrictive as thought—a bit of a mystery at the time. Recent…

Marian Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama who lived at the White House with the first family, dies at 86 – Chicago Tribune

WASHINGTON — Marian Shields Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama who moved with the first family to the White House when son-in-law Barack Obama was elected president, has died. She was 86. Mrs. Robinson’s death was announced by Michelle Obama…

Details on Israel’s new cease-fire plan, Ukraine strikes and more

Details on Israel’s new cease-fire plan, Ukraine strikes and more – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden announced Friday a three-step proposal to end the war in Gaza. It would include a lasting cease-fire and the release of all…

Advocates call for new limits on freight train emissions

Taylor Thomas was diagnosed with severe asthma at the age of 7. Growing up in Long Beach, California, she needed inhalers and nebulizers and often had to miss recess. Still, Thomas said it wasn’t until she was in her early…

Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Shields Robinson, has died

WASHINGTON – Marian Lois Shields Robinson, 86, who raised her daughter, Michelle Obama, in a small apartment on Chicago’s South Side and later went to live in the White House when Barack Obama became president, died Friday, her family announced….

What’s next after Trump’s conviction in his “hush money” trial? How he might appeal the verdict

Washington — Former President Donald Trump’s historic conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records brought to an end the trial stage of the case stemming from a “hush money” payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in…

Florida sheriff’s office fires deputy who fatally shot Black airman

A Florida sheriff on Friday fired a deputy who fatally shot a Black airman at his home while holding a handgun pointed to the ground. Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden fired Deputy Eddie Duran, who fatally shot Senior Airman Roger…

Romance Writers of America falls into bankruptcy amid allegations of racism

The Romance Writers of America filed for bankruptcy protection this week following several years of infighting and allegations of racism that fractured the organization, causing many of its members to flee. The Texas-based trade association, which bills itself as the…

House Speaker Welch sued by staff over union issue

Members of Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s staff filed a lawsuit against him on Friday alleging he deprived them of their rights to organize as a union. About 20 House staff members have pressured Welch, a Democrat from Hillside,…

Florida sheriff’s office fires deputy who fatally shot Black airman at home – Boston Herald

By TERRY SPENCER (Associated Press) A Florida sheriff on Friday fired a deputy who fatally shot a Black airman at his home while holding a handgun pointed to the ground. Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden fired Deputy Eddie Duran, who…

Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton, known for bringing victims to pig farm, dead after prison assault

5/31: CBS Morning News 20:34 Convicted Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton, who brought female victims to his pig farm during a crime spree near Vancouver in the late 1990s and early 2000s, has died after being assaulted in prison, authorities…

5 must-watch movies & TV shows streaming right now

Streaming The best of what’s new streaming on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney Plus, and more. Benedict Cumberbatch and the titular puppet in “Eric.” Netflix Welcome to Boston.com’s weekly streaming guide. Each week, we recommend five must-watch movies and TV shows…

Tesla recalls more than 125,000 vehicles to fix seat belt warning

Tesla is recalling more than 125,000 vehicles to fix a seat belt warning system that may increase the risk of an injury in a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the recall includes certain 2012-2024 Model S,…

On MBTA, where renters can save the most by moving just one station away Save the most by moving just one MBTA station away

Renting Which T lines have the most expensive rents? Which ones have the least? On average, the Orange Line is the most expensive of the MBTA lines to rent near, with an average monthly rent of $2,938, according to ApartmentAdvisor….

Celtics’ Mazzulla rips narrative about Tatum, Brown’s relationship

Celtics “The whole thing about that really pisses me off. I think it’s unfair to both of them.” Joe Mazzulla made it clear that he doesn’t like it when fans and the media try to portray Jaylen Brown and Jayson…

Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour ‘to be with her children, family and close friends’

NEW YORK — Jennifer Lopez has canceled her 2024 North American tour, representatives for Live Nation confirmed to The Associated Press. “Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends,” they said in a statement….

Thomas Philipsborn, a mortgage banker, has died at 97

Thomas D. Philipsborn was a mainstay in Chicago’s mortgage banking community, for many years running The Philipsborn Co., which was founded by his father. “He loved everything about the industry,” said his daughter, Lisa Blumberg. “He loved looking at property,…

Intercity bus terminal update; Trilingual musical at Temple; Pa. tick dashboard

Philadelphia recently won a $90,000 grant from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission “to evaluate three pre-identified potential locations for the intercity bus terminal within the 30th Street Station area.” A community engagement push will also be emphasized, reports BP’s…

Red Sox DH Masataka Yoshida’s injury a factor in late-April benching

One of the stranger stories of the Red Sox season played out during the club’s late-April road trip to Pittsburgh and Cleveland, when Masataka Yoshida was effectively benched for a full week despite purportedly being available. As it turns out,…

Will Donald Trump’s conviction matter to voters come November?

WASHINGTON — The bravado behind Donald Trump’ s boastful hypothesis in 2016 — “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose any voters” — is headed for a real-world reckoning. Until now,…

Chicago Pride 2024 events calendar for LGBTQ+ community

Pride Month in Chicago means plenty of opportunities to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, honor pioneers of the past and cultivate support and allyship. Below, you’ll find our growing calendar of Pride 2024 events throughout June. Got an event that you…

NYPD says it solves 39% of crimes in NYC — but many more on Staten Island

Data released Friday by the NYPD shows police have not made arrests in 61% of major crimes reported citywide in the past year, but those “clearance rates” vary significantly by borough. Staten Island has the highest percentage of reported major…

Trump lawyer eager to move forward with appeal of New York conviction

Washington — Former President Donald Trump’s attorney Todd Blanche said Friday that Trump’s legal team plans to challenge Trump’s guilty verdict in his New York criminal case, expressing confidence that the conviction will be overturned on appeal.  “We want to move forward with…

Left Trades ‘Fascist’ for ‘Felon’ as Part of ‘Propaganda Playbook’

Democrats and the left-wing media intend to latch on to the term “felon” to lambaste former President Donald Trump ahead of the November presidential election, his son Donald Trump Jr. said on Friday. Trump Jr. predicted in a post on…

It’s Time We Acknowledge the Violence Endured by People Experiencing Homelessness

“Living without a home—a reality we’ve both faced—has shown us that the unhoused are often viewed not as people but as easy targets for acts of cruelty. The rampant criminalization of homelessness further lowers the threshold for violence against us.”…

Biden details hostage deal aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday detailed a three-phase deal proposed by Israel to Hamas fighters that he says would lead to the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza and could end the grinding, nearly 8-month-old Mideast war….

Too Good To Go app launches in Detroit to reduce food waste

Since being founded in Denmark in 2016, the Too Good to Go app has become the world’s largest marketplace for selling surplus food, helping reduce food waste in many countries across the globe. On June 5, the app will officially…

Batavia comedy club drops Michael Rapaport shows over safety concerns

Michael Rapaport Associated Press Citing safety concerns, The Comedy Vault in Batavia has canceled a series of five shows featuring comedian Michael Rapaport that were supposed to happen next weekend. The comedy club had received a number of calls from…

The 6 best smokeless indoor grills for 2024: Enjoy that classic barbecue flavor from your kitchen

Amazon Summer is here, which means outdoor grilling season is in full swing. There are plenty of incredible outdoor propane grills, smart grills, charcoal grills and wood-pellet grills — but there are times when you want to capture that barbecue flavor…

How to survive a Phillies three-game losing streak

You did it! You survived the Phillies’ first three-game losing streak of the season.  Whew! That was tough going for a minute there. Until the Phillies beat the Giants 6-1 on Wednesday, thanks to homers by Nick Castellanos and Kyle…