On Monday, there was a significant announcement from Israel's military - Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, the head of Israeli military intelligence, stepped down due to the mishaps surrounding Hamas' unprecedented attack on Oct. 7. This attack, the deadliest in Israel's history, left a profound impact, leading to a cascade of consequences.

Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," is smashing records left and right since its highly anticipated release. Spotify recently announced that the album has broken several single-day streaming records, with fans eagerly tuning in to listen to Swift's 11th studio album.

Buddy Kennedy wasted no time getting into action, darting out of the batter's box only to ease up a few steps later. Reflecting on his hit, he remarked, "I thought it was honestly a double because with my luck, it never goes out." Kennedy, a second baseman for the Detroit Tigers, made his first start in his second game and watched the ball sail to left field for a two-run home run with two outs in the third inning.

The Los Angeles Lakers had a rough start in Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. They were hoping to turn around their recent struggles against Nikola Jokić's team but ended up losing 114-103, similar to their sweep in last year's Western Conference Finals. Denver took control in the third quarter, erasing a 12-point lead for the Lakers. Then, in the fourth quarter, another Denver surge buried LeBron James and the Lakers.

Entering the playoffs, the Thunder made history as the youngest NBA team to clinch a No. 1 seed since seeding began in 1984.

As the 2024 NFL draft approaches, the Denver Broncos and coach Sean Payton are gearing up to make some big decisions. One of the key factors they'll be considering is the height of the quarterbacks in this year's draft class. With a list of top prospects that includes names like Caleb Williams (6-1), Jayden Daniels (6-4), and Drake Maye (6-4), there's no shortage of talent to choose from.

Man, did you catch the buzz about the upcoming U.S. decision to slap sanctions on a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israeli military? It’s got Israeli leaders all riled up, especially since it's happening right smack dab in the middle of Israel’s Gaza war.

Alex Garland’s dystopian film "Civil War" continued its dominance in theaters for the second week, holding onto the top spot with $11.1 million in ticket sales. Set in a near-future America torn apart by rebellion, the movie has captured audiences' attention with its provocative premise and intense imagery of war-torn cities.

Did you catch the buzz about Speaker Mike Johnson getting kudos from both sides of the aisle? Yeah, even the Republican bigwig Michael McCaul and the progressive Democrat Ro Khanna gave him props for allowing votes on a hefty $95 billion foreign aid deal. They're saying this move might just save his skin if those conservative hard-liners stick to their threat of booting him out of the House hot seat.

Legal analyst Alan Dershowitz raised concerns on Sunday about new legislation targeting Secret Service protection for felons, suggesting Democrats want former President Donald Trump "killed." The "DISGRACED Act," introduced by Representative Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, aims to terminate protection for individuals convicted of state or local felonies, including Trump.

Don't be fooled by the 20-point final score; this game was a blowout from the start.

The Green Bay Packers recently rolled out the green and gold carpet for Missouri safety Jaylon Carlies, hosting him on one of their coveted top 30 visits leading up to the 2024 NFL draft. This meet and greet is a big deal, giving teams a chance to size up potential draft picks before the big day.

Jeremy Roach, the standout Duke transfer and arguable top point guard in the transfer portal, made waves by announcing his commitment to Baylor on Sunday. The 6-foot-2 Virginia native is set to take over lead guard duties for the Bears from day one, following the departure of RayJ Dennis due to eligibility constraints.

It's MVP season in the NBA, and the race is heating up! Will Nikola Jokic clinch his third MVP in four seasons, or will the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Luka Doncic swoop in for the win?

At Coachella Weekend Two, Kevin Abstract, one of the founding members of Brockhampton and a solo artist, surprised everyone during his solo set on Saturday. He brought out none other than Lil Nas X for a special appearance, and together they dropped a brand-new collab called "Tennessee."

On Saturday, a spokesperson for the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Oren Marmorstein, announced plans to summon ambassadors from countries that supported a resolution for full Palestinian membership in the UN Security Council. This move is set to happen on Sunday, and it's going to be a pretty intense meeting. Countries like France, Japan, South Korea, Malta, Slovenia, and Ecuador will be on the hot seat, with Israel expressing strong dissatisfaction over their support for the Palestinian cause.

Growing up in a proud Irish Catholic middle-class family, Joe Biden's household was all about the Kennedys. They saw them as the epitome of the American Dream: successful, wealthy, and good-looking Irish Catholics. Former senator Ted Kaufman (D-Del.), who was Biden’s longtime chief of staff, explained, “The Kennedys were, as a group, the people he patterned his life after. Not just his political life, but his life.”

The Cincinnati Bengals are eyeing the upcoming 2024 NFL draft to potentially beef up their offensive line, especially the interior positions. While the right tackle position is in the spotlight, the team is also considering adding depth and competition to the aging interior line, particularly the left guard spot.

In a stunning upset, Aaron Brooks secured his spot at the Paris Olympics by defeating reigning 86-kilogram gold medalist David Taylor not once, but twice, at the U.S. Olympic wrestling trials. Brooks first triumphed over Taylor with a 4-1 victory, marking Taylor's first loss to an American wrestler in seven years. The win set the stage for Brooks to face off against the Tokyo gold medalist and fellow former Penn State athlete for a chance to solidify his spot.

The Los Angeles Lakers' season has been all about redemption, not just for the team but also for point guard D'Angelo Russell. However, in Saturday's Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets, Russell struggled, missing 13 of his final 16 shots. Despite this, Lakers coach Darvin Ham praised Russell's contributions throughout the season, emphasizing that his off night shouldn't overshadow his overall impact.