WASHINGTON — The House passed this year’s final batch of spending bills on Thursday as lawmakers, still smarting from last fall’s record 43-day shutdown, worked to avoid another funding lapse for a broad swath of the federal government. The four bills total about $1.2 trillion in spending and now move to the Senate, with final passage needed next week before a Jan. 30 deadline … [Read more...] about House approves final spending bills as Democrats denounce ICE funding
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Cubs, Chas McCormick Agree To Minor League Deal
The Cubs are signing free agent outfielder Chas McCormick to a minor league contract and inviting him to major league camp this spring, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The Covenant Sports client was outrighted by the Astros following the 2025 season and became a free agent. McCormick, 31, had a few good years with the Astros but is coming off a couple of poor seasons. He … [Read more...] about Cubs, Chas McCormick Agree To Minor League Deal
Cubs sign one of Alex Bregman’s former World Series teammates to a minor-league deal
The Chicago Cubs have reportedly signed one of Alex Bregman's former Houston Astros teammates, Chas McCormick, to a minor-league deal. … [Read more...] about Cubs sign one of Alex Bregman’s former World Series teammates to a minor-league deal
Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her longtime friend Taylor Swift, have been made public by actor-director Justin Baldoni ‘s lawyers as they prepare for trial. Lively sued Baldoni and his hired crisis communications expert alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack her reputation after she complained about his … [Read more...] about Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
Hobart council plans to invest $47 million future contribution from Amazon
A proposed Amazon data center at 61st Avenue and Colorado Street once again took center stage at the Hobart City Council meeting. The city council approved an ordinance setting in motion a plan to invest a $47 million future contribution from Amazon Data Services. And No Data Centers spokesperson Angelita Soriano announced, during public comment, that she and three other … [Read more...] about Hobart council plans to invest $47 million future contribution from Amazon

