The FDA authorizes Pfizer’s antiviral pill to treat COVID-19

The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it has authorized Pfizer’s antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 for emergency use, allowing limited use of the drug in Americans as young as 12 who are at “high risk for
Pres. Biden extends pause on student loan repayments through May 1, 2022

The White House announced Wednesday that President Biden extended a pause on student loan repayments an additional 90 days through May 1, 2022. Those with student loans had been scheduled to begin repayments on February 1. Mr.
Former NBA All-Star Joe Johnson signs 10-day contract with Boston Celtics

Former All-Star Joe Johnson made his return to the NBA on Wednesday after signing a 10-day contract with the Celtics. Johnson, 40, most recently played in the BIG3 League in 2019 as well as The Basketball Tournament
Texas A&M withdraw from Gator Bowl due to COVID-19 outbreak

Texas A&M have withdrawn from the Gator Bowl because of a COVID-19 outbreak within the program that has reportedly left them with only 38 healthy players. The game is scheduled for Dec. 31, and the Aggies were
ZZ Top sells entire music catalog and royalties for $50 Million

Legendary blues-rock group ZZ Top has sold their “entire music interests” to BMG and KKR for $50 million. The deal includes the complete sale of the band’s publishing catalog, their recorded royalties, and their performance royalties. BMG
‘Beale Street Music Festival 2022’ announces lineup, including Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins & More

Foo Fighters, Lil Wayne, The Smashing Pumpkins and Three 6 Mafia will headline the 2022 lineup of the “Beale Street Music Festival.” The event, which returns after two years off due to the pandemic, will be held