U.S. to require negative Covid test for travelers arriving from China

The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that travelers from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau will need to submit a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test before entering the United States, starting on Jan. 5. The new policy comes
Ringleader of plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sentenced to 19 1/2 years in prison

47-year-old Barry Croft Jr., who was convicted of playing a key role in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, was sentenced to 19 1/2 years in prison Wednesday. Croft and co-defendant Adam Fox, 39, were convicted
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker to miss at least four weeks

The Phoenix Suns confirmed on Wednesday that All-Star guard Devin Booker will miss at least four weeks with a left groin strain. The Suns said that Booker will be reevaluated after the four weeks. The 26-year-old Booker has
Las Vegas Raiders to start Jarrett Stidham in place of QB Derek Carr against 49ers

The Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels announced Wednesday that they are benching Derek Carr, the team’s starting quarterback since 2014, for Jarrett Stidham, who was acquired in an offseason trade from the New England Patriots. Stidham will
Lainey Wilson releases two new songs on Spotify

Lainey Wilson has dropped two new Spotify singles — a reimagining of her original song “Middle Finger,” and a cover of Rick Derringer’s “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo.” Said Wilson on Instagram: “It was awesome to have my
Kacey Musgraves helps raise $100,000 for therapy dog for children’s hospital

Kacey Musgraves and her boyfriend Cole Schafer have helped to raise money so the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt can add a second therapy dog at the facility. Last year, the pair created the Teddy Bear
Whoopi Goldberg apologizes for controversial comments on Holocaust

Whoopi Goldberg has issued an apology after receiving backlash for her remarks about the Holocaust, after she seemingly doubled down in an interview with the The Sunday Times of London on comments she made earlier this year. In the Sunday
NBA Youngboy releases the song “No Sleep”

NBA Youngboy shared his latest track titled “No Sleep” which is produced by Supah Mario. The Baton Rouge rapper had recently released his latest project Lost Files where he shared some unreleased music; and on Christmas eve,
Pink Floyd raise $600k for Ukrainian charities with new song

Pink Floyd is thanking fans for their support of their charity single “Hey, Hey, Rise Up.” Back in April, the band released the song — their first new original music recorded together since 1994 — and all proceeds have gone
Fall Out Boy tease new music with Claymation video clip

Fall Out Boy continued to tease their return, and seemingly shared a preview of a new song in a video titled ‘A Claymation Fall Out Boy Celebration’. The two-minute short is animated by Mr. Oz (best known