Taliban hold first press conference after evacuation flights restart from Kabul

As they held their first official news briefing on Tuesday since the seizure of Kabul, the Taliban said they wanted peaceful relations with other countries and would respect the rights of women within the framework of Islamic
Texas Governor Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19

Texas Governor Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. According to a statement from Abbott’s office, the Texas governor is fully vaccinated and had been tested for the virus daily before he tested positive. His office
Star center Joel Embiid and the Philadephia 76ers agree to four-year, $196M contract extension

The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid agreed to a four-year, $196 million extension on Tuesday, keeping the star center under contract with the franchise through the 2026-27 season. Embiid, 27, was scheduled to become a free agent
Jacksonville Jaguars release Tim Tebow, ending his NFL comeback attempt

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced Tuesday that they have released Tim Tebow as part of their latest round of cuts to reduce their roster to 85 players. The team waived Tebow in addition to cornerback D.J. Daniel, and
Colin Jost confirms he and wife Scarlett Johansson are expecting their first child together

Colin Jost confirmed that he and his wife, Scarlett Johansson, are expecting their first child together. While performing at a stand-up gig at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut over the weekend, Jost said, “We’re having a baby,
Emma Stone signs on to star in the sequel to ‘Cruella’

Actress Emma Stone has been confirmed to star in the upcoming sequel to her hit Disney film “Cruella.” The movie was released in May 2021 to both theaters and Disney+ Premier Access streaming (which is an additional