NYC public schools to reopen January 3rd with increased in-school COVID-19 testing amid Omicron surge

Upon reopening after the holiday break on January 3rd, New York City public schools will expand in-school coronavirus testing, but relax quarantine rules for students in a bid to keep them in class as much as possible
5 dead, including gunman, after shooting spree in Denver, Colorado area

Authorities said that five people were killed (including a police officer) and three injured in a series of shootings that began in the Denver area and ended later in the suburb of Lakewood. Police said the shootings
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians tests positive for COVID-19

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced on Tuesday afternoon that head coach Bruce Arians has tested positive for COVID-19. Arians is isolating at home with mild symptoms, and assistant head coach/run game coordinator Harold Goodwin will be the
Indianapolis Colts place QB Carson Wentz on COVID-19 list

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Tuesday that they have placed quarterback Carson Wentz on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Wentz, who is unvaccinated, could miss the Colts’ Week 17 game against the Las Vegas Raiders if he tested positive
Hall of Fame NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden dies at age 85

Former NFL broadcaster, and Hall of Fame coach John Madden has died at age 85. Madden passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, according to the league’s announcement. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said of Madden’s death: “On behalf
‘70000 Tons Of Metal’ cruise set to return in 2023

The ‘70000 Tons Of Metal’ cruise is set to return in January 2023 after being canceled in both 2021 and 2022. Cruise creator and promoter Andy Piller said that 70000 Tons Of Metal may be sailing to
KISS’ Paul Stanley and family diagnosed with Omicron variant of COVID-19

KISS singer-guitarist Paul Stanley tested positive for his second round of COVID-19 in the past six months. Stanley and his entire family has tested positive for the new Omicron strain of the virus. Stanley first contracted COVID-19