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4 weeks ago in Sports

Pocket pancakes? Brewers selling ballpark flapjacks after Pat Murphy’s viral moment

The Milwaukee Brewers are bringing manager Pat Murphy's strange eating habits to fans. Murphy went viral in a recent interview for pulling a pancake out of his uniform pocket and taking a bite — sharing the flapjack with the reporter — as he detailed different ways he shoves food into his pockets to snack on in the dugout.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Outlander’ prequel series ‘Blood of My Blood’ goes back in time again — to meet the parents

In Starz's "Outlander," Caitriona Balfe's Claire Fraser is bold and brave. She can also think on her feet in high-pressure moments. Her husband Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan, is protective and empathetic. In a new prequel series out Friday, called "Outlander: Blood of My Blood," we see how they each got that way.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Packers star Billy Howton, believed to have been the oldest living NFL player, dies at 95

Billy Howton, a former Green Bay Packers star regarded as one of the most productive wide receivers of the pre-Super Bowl era who was a founder and the first president of the NFL Players Association, has died. He was 95.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Push on! Eagles use tush push on opening drive after short-yardage play nearly banned in NFL

The tush push is still legal in the NFL — and about as unstoppable as it was in an ill-fated push to ban it for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Bronze statue of Tom Brady to be unveiled before Patriots’ exhibition opener

Tom Brady left his imprint all over the New England Patriots' record books during his stellar two-decade run with the team. Now, he is set to become the first player in franchise history to be honored with a statue.

4 weeks ago in National

Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to ‘make DC safe again’

The White House said Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation's capital to combat crime for at least the next week, amid President Donald Trump 's suggestions that his administration could fully take over running the city.

4 weeks ago in World

Netanyahu says Israel plans to take over all of Gaza in bid to destroy Hamas

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that to destroy Hamas Israel intends to take full control of the Gaza Strip and eventually transfer its administration to friendly Arab forces, as the Security Cabinet discussed a widening of its 22-month offensive.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Mahomes, Chiefs starters to play in preseason opener against Cardinals

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is glad that coach Andy Reid is sending him onto the field with the rest of their starters when Kansas City visits the Arizona Cardinals for their preseason opener Saturday night.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Jen Pawol feels like `fully charged battery ready to go’ ahead of breaking big league gender barrier

Jen Pawol was in her hotel room in Nashville, Tennessee, when she got the call she had awaited for a decade. She was going to make her major league debut this weekend, becoming the first female umpire in a century and a half of big league baseball.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley are headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Country superstar Brad Paisley and Americana powerhouse Emmylou Harris will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization announced Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager, dies at 48

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and talent manager, has died of cancer, his family said Thursday. He was 48.

4 weeks ago in National

Suspect who ‘ambushed’ two Pennsylvania state troopers in shooting is dead, official says

A man who ambushed and shot two Pennsylvania state troopers Thursday died and the troopers were hospitalized, officials said.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How much does the average wedding cost, according to data?

SoFi reports the average U.S. wedding cost in 2025 is $36,000, with a median of $10,000, varying by location and guest count.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect just as US economic pain is surfacing

President Donald Trump began imposing higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to cause visible damage to the U.S. economy.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says

Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report.

1 month ago in Entertainment

Dozens gather at Florida church for Hulk Hogan’s funeral service

Dozens of people gathered Tuesday evening at a funeral service for famed wrestler Hulk Hogan, who died last month at 71.

1 month ago in Sports, Trending

ESPN is acquiring NFL Network, rights for RedZone in a deal giving the NFL a stake in the network

Ever since the NFL announced it was looking to sell NFL Network and other media assets, ESPN had been seen as one of the favorites to make a deal. Nearly five years later, a framework is finally in place.

1 month ago in National

Study says ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide

ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from a watchdog group.

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2 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Weekend Pulse 9/5/9/7

Excerpt: From circus arts and African rhythms to burlesque, reggae, and Revolutionary War history, here’s a roundup of things to do in the Monadnock Region and southern Vermont this weekend.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday

Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.