A California man was awarded $50 million in damages in a lawsuit against Starbucks, due to burns that he suffered while being handed a tray of hot drinks at a Starbucks location in southern California in 2020. Postmates driver Michael Garcia sued the cafe chain after being burned on Feb. 8, 2020 when a “scalding hot” cup of tea spilled into his lap after a Starbucks worker handed him a […]
The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a deal with veteran free-agent running back Kareem Hunt, who signed a one-year contract worth up to $2.5 million. Hunt, an All-Pro as a rookie, totaled 7,230 yards from scrimmage and 64 touchdowns over the first 104 appearances of his NFL career. He totaled 2,984 yards from scrimmage and 25 touchdowns over his first two seasons with the Chiefs. After a video surfaced […]
The Minnesota Vikings have acquired running back Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers, in exchange for a 2025 pick swap (Minnesota receives No. 187; San Francisco receives No. 160) and a 2026 sixth-round pick. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that as part of the deal, Mason has agreed to a two-year Vikings contract with a maximum value of $12MM and includes $7MM guaranteed at signing. Mason, 25, emerged […]
“Mayor of Kingstown” Season 4 has added four new cast members: Edie Falco (“The Sopranos,” “Nurse Jackie”), Lennie James (“The Walking Dead,” “Save Me”), and Laura Benanti (“Younger,” “No Hard Feelings”) are all set to star alongside Jeremy Renner in the Paramount+ drama’s upcoming fourth season. Variety reports that Falco will play Nina Hobbs, Anchor Bay’s new prison warden. James will play Frank Moses, described as “a legendary gangster respected […]
Cynthia Erivo will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the upcoming GLAAD Media Awards. A press release states that the award is named after a casting director dedicated to fighting homophobia, and is “given to individuals within the community who dramatically increase both LGBTQ visibility and acceptance.” Sarah Kate Ellis, who is GLAAD’s president and CEO, shared in a statement: “From an outspoken ally to a trailblazing member of […]
The Barenaked Ladies will head out on the 2025 ‘Last Summer on Earth Tour’ joined by Guster, Sugar Ray, and Fastball, spanning 38 shows across North America. A post on Instagram reads: “ Just announced: Last Summer on Earth 2025 Barenaked Ladies with Guster, Sugar Ray, Fastball Tickets and details available in the link in bio” Said Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies: “This is going to be a fantastic last […]
Legendary rock band Tesla has shared the electric version of the music video for their latest single, “All About Love,” part of their All About Love EP, now available as a special edition release on limited collector’s 12″ vinyl. Captured by Brian Wheat in his upstate NY recording studio, the electric version of All About Love sees the band perform the song in full force and two stripped-down acoustic versions […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The high-stakes race for Wisconsin Supreme Court has gotten most of the attention leading up to the April 1 election. But it is not the only issue voters will decide when early voting begins Tuesday. Also on the ballot is a race for the battleground state's top education official who will guide policies affecting K-12 schools during President Donald Trump's second term. There is also a measure that would place the state's […]
Nobody was injured in a marsh fire fueled by strong winds in Fond du Lac County over the weekend. Firefighters from 11 departments battled the blaze on County Highway CCC. A controlled burn quickly spread from an acre to five acres before it was contained. The property owner was burning garbage in a burn barrel and thought the fire was extinguished but it accidentally spread to the marsh with winds […]