Congresswoman Cori Bush is calling on lawmakers to work to make sure that “people have a footing” after the new eviction moratorium ends. Bush, who was once “houseless” herself, said on CBSN Wednesday that Congress needs to look at what it can do right now to make sure that after …
Read More »These states will still have protections for renters when the federal eviction moratorium ends
As the federal eviction moratorium ends, residents of some states will still be protected from evictions over the next few months. At least a dozen states and the District of Columbia will have a moratorium or some other rental protections to help keep people from losing their homes as officials …
Read More »2020 films included more LGBTQ characters with longer screen time, study finds
Films from major studios included more LGBTQ characters onscreen for longer amounts of time in 2020 compared to the year prior, according to an annual study conducted by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). But the organization said there’s still progress to be made, especially when it comes …
Read More »Democrats race to bring bipartisan infrastructure deal to the Senate floor
With just weeks left before Congress leaves Washington for its August recess, Democrats are pushing to bring the bipartisan infrastructure deal endorsed by President Biden to the Senate floor as early as the week of July 19, a White House official confirmed to CBS News. “As Leader Schumer has said, …
Read More »Britney Spears’ conservatorship is an “unusual case,” lawyer says. Here’s why.
Britney Spears broke her silence on the conservatorship she has been living under since 2008 at a hearing on Wednesday. Among the pop star’s explosive claims are that she was stopped from removing a birth control device, not allowed to marry and forced to take strong drugs when she was …
Read More »Roku removes YouTube TV app from platform amid contract battle with Google
Roku customers are blocked from downloading the YouTube TV app after Google ended its contract with the television streaming service. Roku said it removed the YouTube TV app from its platform Friday because contract negotiations with the app’s owner Google have soured. The breakdown won’t affect customers who already have …
Read More »Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes says he’s cleared to play in AFC Championship
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said Thursday that he’s been cleared to play in Sunday’s AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills. Mahomes, who was injured in last week’s game against the Cleveland Browns, said he was fully cleared by both team and independent doctors. “Everything’s been good and I’ve …
Read More »“Hocus Pocus” stars reunite for voting PSA
The Sanderson Sisters are back together, but they’re not casting their typical spells. The stars of “Hocus Pocus” reunited to put out a special public service announcement about voting – and they even “cast a spell” on Americans to increase voter turnout. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, …
Read More »How to watch the 2020 virtual Emmys tonight
The 2020 Emmys are being held on Sunday, September 20, and will take place virtually. Producers have sent 130 cameras to 20 cities in 10 countries to capture the winners. Host Jimmy Kimmel told The Hollywood Reporter he will consider the event a success if “it isn’t boring.” Kimmel, who …
Read More »“Empire” actor Bryshere Gray arrested on domestic violence charges
“Empire” actor Bryshere Gray was arrested on domestic violence charges Sunday night, police in Goodyear, Arizona, announced Monday. At approximately 10:15 p.m., the Goodyear Police Department responded to a call saying an adult female had been assaulted by her husband, the department said on Facebook. When officers arrived at the …
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