Washington State Bans Nitrous Oxide “Whippets” Sales

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed legislation banning the retail sale of nitrous oxide products in Washington. The measure targets products commonly known as “whippets” or marketed under names such as Galaxy
Ferguson Signs Bill Rolling Back Washington State Estate Tax Increase

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington will soon end its reign as the state with the nation’s highest estate tax. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation Tuesday to erase an increase in estate tax rates that he and Democratic lawmakers
Idaho Senate Passes Bill to Fine the City of Boise for Flying LGBTQ+ Pride Flag

BOISE, ID – The Idaho Senate on Tuesday widely passed a bill that would fine local and state governments for flying flags that aren’t on the Legislature’s pre-approved list. The bill’s House sponsor, Rep. Ted Hill, an
Two Arrested in Ambush Shooting of U.S. Park Police Officer in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), two men have been arrested in the shooting of a U.S. Park Police officer. The officer was discharged from the hospital and is recovering, after being shot
American Dennis Coyle is released by Taliban after being held captive in Afghanistan for over a year

Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have released American academic Dennis Coyle after more than a year in detention, marking the occasion during Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that concludes Ramadan. The decision followed appeals from his family and a ruling
Scottie Scheffler withdraws from Houston Open ahead of baby’s arrival

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from this week’s Texas Children’s Houston Open, opting to be with his family as he and his wife, Meredith, prepare to welcome their second child. The PGA Tour listed his
Former player Gerry McNamara returning to Syracuse as men’s basketball head coach

Syracuse has named former standout guard Gerry McNamara as its new men’s basketball head coach. The 42-year-old returns to a program deeply tied to his legacy, stepping in after Adrian Autry’s three-season tenure ended with a 49-48
Ella Langley teases upcoming LP “Dandelion” with the track ‘Loving Life Again’

Ella Langley is ushering in a deeply personal chapter with the release of the ballad “Loving Life Again,” a preview of her upcoming album Dandelion, arriving April 10. The track is accompanied by a lyric video co-directed
Ashley McBryde shares ‘Bottle Tells Me So’ video, reveals full tracklist from upcoming LP ‘Wild’

Ashley McBryde is set to release her fifth studio album, Wild, on May 8 – marking her first full project since 2023’s The Devil I Know. Produced by John Osborne and recorded alongside her longtime band Deadhorse,
Fifth and final season of ‘Hacks’ to premiere April 9 on HBO Max

The acclaimed comedy series Hacks is preparing for its final act. HBO Max has confirmed that the show’s fifth season — its last — will debut April 9, with the series wrapping up on May 28. Led