Maldonado's 3 RBIs lead Astros over A's 8-4 and into 1st

Martín Maldonado homered and drove in three runs, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland 8-4 on Thursday to move ahead of the Athletics for the AL West lead.

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Morgan Wallen back on stage at Kid Rock’s bar after racial slur incident

Morgan Wallen appears to have a leg to stand on thanks to Kid Rock, who on Wednesday night, allowed the rising country star to take the stage at Rock’s restaurant in Nashville, Tenn. seemingly in front of a packed house.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/morgan-wallen-back-on-stage-kid-rock-bar-after-racial-slur-incident

Cuomo: NY offers $5M lottery scratchoff tickets for those getting vaccinated

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo offered a new incentive to get vaccinated Thursday, telling New Yorkers they can get a free lottery ticket once they get the shot in their arm.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cuomo-ny-offers-5m-lottery-scratchoff-tickets-for-those-getting-vaccinated

Iowa gov signs bill banning mask mandates in schools

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a law that bans mask mandates in the state’s public schools and cities.

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Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez easing into rekindled romance, ‘don’t want to jinx anything’: report

The pop superstar actress and “Goodwill Hunting” star have been moving and shaking as if they are reliving their "Bennifer" past.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ben-affleck-jennifer-lopez-romance-jinx-report

McMillan fined $25,000 for saying NBA favors Knicks' success

Atlanta Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday after saying the league is rooting for the success of the New York Knicks and implying his team may struggle to get calls in the opening round of the playoffs.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/mcmillan-fined-25000-for-saying-nba-favors-knicks-success

Biden tries to claim credit for cease-fire between Israel and Hamas

As Israel and Hamas agreed to ceasefire after 11 days of fighting, President Biden vowed to help Israel replenish its Iron Dome system and to work with the Palestinian Authority to rebuild Gaza.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-israel-replenish-iron-dome-limit-hamas-rocket