N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul lifts the state’s COVID-19 ‘vaccine-or-mask’ rule

On Wednesday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul lifted the state’s “vaccine-or-mask” requirement for indoor businesses, citing “major improvement” in COVID-19 numbers. Gov. Hochul said in a briefing that the rule — which mandates that workers either be
Second guilty plea made in alleged kidnapping plot of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

On Wednesday, a second man charged in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pleaded guilty and agreed to testify for the prosecution at the federal trial of four other defendants. 27-year-old Kaleb Franks of Waterford,
‘Excessive heat watch’ issued for Los Angeles ahead of Super Bowl LVI

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Los Angeles County from Wednesday through Sunday evening, warning of an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. Highs in the mid- to upper 80s are expected through
Utah Jazz trade Joe Ingles to Portland Trail Blazers, acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker in 3-way trade including the Spurs

The Utah Jazz will trade veteran forward Joe Ingles in a three-team deal for third-year guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker. The Jazz will acquire Alexander-Walker from the Portland Trail Blazers, and reserve forward Juancho Hernangomez from the San Antonio
Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley celebrate opening of Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit; confirm they are “taking a break” to pursue solo projects

Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are celebrating the opening of their Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit, Florida Georgia Line: Mix It Up Strong. The showcase features memorabilia that shares the story about FGL’s
Take a look at the trailer for “Lightyear” featuring the voice of Chris Evans

Disney/Pixar is sharing the official trailer for Lightyear, the origins story of Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story film franchise. Chris Evans takes over the titular voice role from Tim Allen, who voiced Buzz Lightyear
Amazon releases ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Season 4 trailer

Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service released the first trailer for the critically acclaimed The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 4 ahead of its premiere next week. The first two episodes will be released on Friday, Feb. 18, with
Snoop Dogg acquires Death Row Records

Snoop Dogg, who rose to fame during the 90s on Death Row Records, has acquired the label’s brand from MNRK Music Group. The MNRK Music Group, which is controlled by private equity funds managed by the investment
Big Sean and Jhené Aiko are working on a ‘TWENTY88’ sequel album

Big Sean and Jhené Aiko are working on a sequel to their 2016 collaborative EP, TWENTY88, eponymously titled after their duo moniker. Big Sean broke the news on an Instagram live conversation with R&B singer Queen Naija.
Ringo Starr and the All-Starr Band to hit the road this spring for North American tour

Ringo Starr has announced new tour dates, as well as the All-Starr Band line-up, for the forthcoming North American tour taking place this May/June. The All-Starr band line-up will include Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Gregg