Democrats in Northern Virginia are in the midst of a crowded and fast-moving primary to determine who will succeed the late Rep. Gerry Connolly in the state’s 11th Congressional District. Connolly, a veteran lawmaker and fixture in Fairfax County politics, passed away in May, prompting a special election.
The owner of a Colorado funeral home is scheduled to be sentenced after pleading guilty to a scheme involving nearly 190 decomposing bodies and the distribution of fake ashes to grieving families. Jon Hallford, who operated the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, admitted to defrauding clients by taking payments for cremations that never occurred and misrepresenting the remains returned to families.
The Boston Red Sox announced Wednesday that starting pitcher Kutter Crawford will miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to a wrist injury sustained off the field. Manager Alex Cora confirmed that the 29-year-old right-hander underwent surgery on his throwing wrist following what he described as an “unfortunate accident” unrelated to baseball activities.
Veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin is reuniting with the Seattle Seahawks, the team that originally drafted him in 2017. The 29-year-old defensive back has agreed to a one-year contract reportedly worth $3 million, with the potential to earn up to $1 million more through performance incentives. The move strengthens Seattle’s secondary with a familiar face who brings both experience and leadership.
The Dallas Mavericks made a franchise-defining move on Wednesday night by selecting Duke forward Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Mavericks, who had just a 1.8% chance of landing the No. 1 pick in the lottery, defied the odds to secure the top spot and wasted no time locking in the 6-foot-9 standout.
The CIA has concluded that a recent wave of U.S. airstrikes inflicted major damage on Iran’s nuclear program, marking a significant shift in American intelligence assessments of the operation’s effectiveness. CIA Director William Burns stated that the strikes “severely compromised” Iran’s ability to continue uranium enrichment at several key facilities, especially those tied to advanced centrifuge production.
Brian Johnson, better known as the “Liver King,” was arrested Tuesday evening in Austin, Texas, after posting a series of alarming social media videos directed at podcast host Joe Rogan. Johnson, a fitness personality known for his raw meat diet and controversial health claims, was taken into custody at the Four Seasons Hotel downtown.
Kyrie Irving has decided to decline his $43 million player option for the 2025–26 NBA season, but he isn’t going anywhere. According to league sources, the All-Star guard intends to sign a new three-year contract worth $119 million to remain with the Dallas Mavericks, solidifying his long-term future with the team.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Tuesday he’s “pretty sure” the upcoming 2025 season will be his last in the NFL. The 41-year-old made the comment during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, offering a rare moment of clarity about his football future.
Khaman Maluach, a 7-foot-2 center from Duke University, has become one of the most intriguing names in the 2025 NBA Draft class. But just months ago, his journey to basketball’s biggest stage was nearly cut short by an unexpected challenge far from the court: a visa scare that put his eligibility — and future — in doubt.
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