Senate kicks off fraught appropriations process against shutdown deadline
Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Senate on Wednesday took a step toward approving its first appropriation bill, agreeing to advance military construction and Veterans Affairs spending in a 90-8 vote. But lawmakers have a
Trump administration’s new artificial intelligence plan focuses on deregulation, beating China
Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The White House on Wednesday released its promised “AI Action Plan,” a sweeping set of policy proposals aimed at boosting the United States’ goal for dominance in artificial intelligence through
Dead & Company’s San Francisco shows to be livestreamed
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Dead & Company is giving fans yet another way to enjoy the upcoming shows in San Francisco celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. The Aug. 1, 2 and 3 shows
House Oversight Committee issues subpoena for Ghislaine Maxwell
Sylvain Gaboury/Paul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Wednesday issued a subpoena to Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, for a deposition to occur at Federal Correctional Institution
Nashville notes: The Willie Nelson coffee table book + Anne Wilson’s EP
“I Don’t Want to Have to Marry You” hitmaker Helen Cornelius passed away July 18 at the age of 83. The 1977 CMA Vocal Duo of the Year winner was best known for her duets with Country
Exhibit exploring Bob Dylan’s early career to open at New York University
John Byrne Cooke Estate/Getty Images A Bob Dylan exhibit highlighting his early career and the political and social messages in his music is set to open at New York University in August. How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and His
Congressional committees push back on Trump administration’s proposed NOAA budget cuts
Win McNamee/Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — Lawmakers from both parties have so far rejected steep cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposed by the Trump administration and reiterated their support for a fully staffed
Judge blocks Trump administration from detaining Abrego Garcia upon his release from custody
Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia upon his release from criminal custody in Tennessee. Abrego Garcia
Kermit the Frog, Adam Sandler, The Alamo & PETA pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
Peter Jordan – PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images If the countless musicians paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne haven’t communicated just how impactful the late Prince of Darkness was, who else would also be honored by Kermit
Jason Aldean, Tyler Hubbard, OD and more on board for Nashville Songwriter Awards
Disney/Larry McCormack Jason Aldean, Drew Baldridge, Travis Denning, Jessie Jo Dillon, Tyler Hubbard, Old Dominion and Trisha Yearwood are just a few of the singer/songwriters already confirmed for the eighth annual Nashville Songwriter Awards, set for Sept.
21-year-old charged in murder of Bay Area woman walking dogs
KGO (SAN FRANCISCO) — Prosecutors have filed murder charges against a man accused of shooting and killing a woman who was walking her dogs in San Leandro, California, earlier this month. Rohith Sunil, 21, was charged with
Judge denies Justice Department request to unseal Epstein grand jury records
(NEW YORK) — A federal judge in Florida denied a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury records tied to federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a public order released Wednesday. The request is one of
Hulu announces ‘Only Murders in the Building’ season 5 release date
Disney/Patrick Harbron Only Murders in the Building season 5 has its release date. The Hulu show will premiere its first three episodes on Sept. 9. New episodes will debut weekly on the following Tuesdays. Steve Martin, Martin
Stan Lynch’s band The Speaker Wars announce first live shows
Photo credit: Michelle Ganeles Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch has announced the first live shows with his new band The Speaker Wars. The group, featuring vocalist/guitarist Jon Christopher Davis, is set to play a trio
Drew Baldridge discovered his new duet partner on social media
BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville Drew Baldridge‘s first new music of 2025 arrives on Friday, a duet with Emily Ann Roberts called “Get Me Gone.” “As soon as I wrote this song, I knew it’d be a powerful
School districts face uncertainty following budget cuts, but some welcome reevaluation of funds
J. David Ake/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As a new school year approaches, multiple school systems around the country told ABC News that a Department of Education funding freeze is causing confusion. Some school districts told ABC
Doctor charged in Matthew Perry ketamine death case pleads guilty to supplying drug
Jason Laveris/FilmMagic via Getty Images, FILE (LOS ANGELES) — A doctor pleaded guilty Wednesday to distributing ketamine to Matthew Perry before he died, becoming the fourth person convicted in connection with the “Friends” actor’s 2023 overdose death.
‘Wednesday’ renewed for season 3 at Netflix
Jonathan Hession/Netflix Another season of Wednesday is headed to Netflix. The streamer has renewed the Jenna Ortega-starring series for season 3 ahead of its season 2 debut. Alfred Gough and Miles Millar co-created and co-showrun Wednesday. Gough
Billy Joel on his new documentary: ‘I didn’t hate it, which … is the real compliment’
Courtesy HBO Billy Joel admits he was a reluctant subject when it comes to the HBO documentary And So It Goes. In a new cover story for People, Billy says, “I’ve resisted this kind of thing for
Survey says: Martina McBride’s on ‘Celebrity Family Feud’
Disney/Wilford Harewood Martina McBride is crossing off a bucket list item as she makes her debut on ABC’s Celebrity Family Feud Thursday. “Being on Family Feud with my family has been a dream of ours for so long,”
Stevie Wonder has no plans for retirement: ‘I’m not gonna stop the gift that keeps pouring’
Disney/Randy Holmes Signed, sealed, delivered, Stevie Wonder is ours. It’s been over 60 years since he started his career as a musician, and he plans to continue for as long as possible. “For as long as you
Mercantile Bank Corporation and Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation Announce Definitive Merger Agreement
Mercantile Bank Corporation and Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation (EFIN) jointly announced Tuesday, July 22, that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which EFIN and its wholly owned subsidiary, Eastern Michigan Bank (“Eastern”), will
Ike Barinholtz in talks to play Elon Musk in Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’
Robin L Marshall/Getty Images It looks like Ike Barinholtz will take on the role of Elon Musk. The actor is in negotiations to star as the businessman and former senior adviser to the president of the United
Car-stealing juvenile faces five charges, including kidnapping
A male juvenile is facing five charges after stealing a vehicle with a child sleeping in the backseat and leading police in a high-speed pursuit.
What’s in Trump’s trade agreement with Japan?
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with Japan on Tuesday, making it the largest U.S. trade partner to broker an accord as the White House threatens to impose tariffs on dozens of countries within
Carly Pearce keeps the party going, from the WNBA to the Opry
Disney/Connie Chornuk Carly Pearce was part of the party surrounding the WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis last weekend. “Truly honored to perform for the incredible women of the @wnba this weekend,” she posted on her socials. “So
22-year-old Wisconsin graduate student disappears after leaving bar, search continues
La Crosse Police Department (LA CROSSE, Wis.) — Wisconsin officials continue to search for a 22-year-old graduate student who disappeared after leaving a bar early Sunday morning, according to the La Crosse Police Department. Eliotte Heinz, a
On This Day, July 23, 1989: Ringo Starr launches his first-ever tour with an All-Starr Band
On This Day, July 23, 1989…. Ringo Starr launched his first tour since his days with The Beatles, backed by an All-Starr Band that included Billy Preston, the Eagles’ Joe Walsh and E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons.
Head of FEMA Search and Rescue resigns over agency’s response to Texas floods: Sources
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The head of FEMA’s Urban Search and Rescue branch, Ken Pagurek, resigned on Monday, multiple sources confirmed to ABC News. Pagurek told colleagues he was frustrated by the Department of Homeland Security’s
Lindsay Lohan has ‘The Parent Trap’ reunion at ‘Freakier Friday’ premiere
Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney The Freakier Friday premiere was also a reunion of The Parent Trap for Lindsay Lohan and two of her former co-stars. Lohan stepped out on the purple carpet Tuesday night in LA
Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham announce reissue of their only studio album as a duo, ‘Buckingham Nicks’
Rhino Records Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have finally revealed the news they’ve been teasing for days. The former couple, and Fleetwood Mac bandmates, are set to reissue their only studio album as a duo, 1973’s Buckingham
Venus Williams confirms engagement after winning 1st singles match in 2 years
Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for Dsquared2 Venus Williams is officially engaged! The tennis superstar, 45, confirmed she and actor Andrea Preti, 37, are planning to marry in an interview after winning her first singles match in two years at the
More tributes pour in for Ozzy Osbourne
Katja Ogrin/Getty Images Amid the outpouring of tributes to Ozzy Osbourne following news of the metal icon’s death Tuesday at age 76, even more have arrived to honor the late Prince of Darkness. Metallica, which originally posted
James Taylor & Emmylou Harris join Trisha Yearwood for all-star tribute to Linda Ronstadt
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Trisha Yearwood led an all-star tribute to Linda Ronstadt Tuesday evening in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s CMA Theater, showcasing collaborations with James Taylor, Emmylou
Zelenskyy faces major anti-corruption protests as Ukraine prepares for Russia talks
Antonio Masiello/Getty Images (LONDON) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing protests across the country after signing a controversial bill on Tuesday that critics say will neuter the independence of two prominent anti-corruption bodies. As Ukrainian and
What we know about the violent Jacksonville traffic stop that went viral
Photo attached: credit – Thinkstock Images/Getty Images (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — William McNeil, Jr., the 22-year-old Florida man whose violent arrest by Jacksonville sheriff’s deputies was caught in a viral video, is expected to speak out about the
Man arrested for murder in Michigan after hang-up 911 call, police say
Facebook / Shelby Township Police Department (DETROIT) — A man has been arrested and charged with murder in Michigan after a call for help suddenly cut off, police said. The incident occurred on Saturday morning around 6:45
Murkowski worries Trump administration’s $6B funding freeze could result in ‘closing schools’
Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Breakthrough T1D (WASHINGTON) — Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she’s worried the Trump administration’s federal education funding freeze could mean “closing schools” in her home state. “Many of our school districts have
In brief: ‘Loot’ season 3 premiere date and more
Naomi Ackie seems to be headed for the DC Universe. The actress is in early talks to take on the female lead in Clayface, Variety reports. The horror movie is set to arrive in theaters in 2026.
Scoreboard roundup — 7/22/25
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLOrioles 3, Guardians 6Tigers 5, Pirates 8Padres 3, Marlins 4Red Sox 1, Phillies 4Reds 1, Nationals 6White Sox 3, Rays 4Yankees 5, Blue Jays
How the resurgence of vinyl led Blake Shelton to call his album ‘For Recreational Use Only’
Disney/Connie Chornuk Blake Shelton is “fired up” about his latest radio single, “Stay Country or Die Tryin’.” In fact, he believes the follow-up to his 30th #1, “Texas,” is a song that can hold its own with
Tia Carrere on being part of the ‘Lilo & Stitch’ ‘ohana for over 20 years
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Tia Carrere has always been a part of the Lilo & Stitch ‘ohana. The actress voiced Lilo’s older sister, Nani, in the original 2002 animated feature. She then returned to the world in the
Study finds Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ is the UK’s ultimate karaoke song
Disney/Chris Willard Everybody who loves karaoke has a go-to song, and apparently in the U.K. one Bon Jovi tune hails above all others. A new study, commissioned by the telecommunications company Vodafone Three, finds that the New
Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne dies at age 76
Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. Osbourne’s family announced the rock legend’s passing in a statement to The Sun on Tuesday: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we
Godsmack to commemorate ‘1000HP’ with limited edition vinyl variants
Godsmack’s sixth album 1000HP is getting a vinyl reissue, set for release on Aug. 8. Originally released in 2014, the 1000HP release will include a standard black vinyl edition and a limited-edition color vinyl version. The black