A federal judge has disqualified Nevada's acting U.S. Attorney, Sigal Chattah, from several cases, ruling she has held the temporary position longer than legally permitted. U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell sided with defense lawyers, stating Chattah's authority expired. This decision aligns with a previous ruling concerning another acting U.S....
A Nevada judge ruled that Sigal Chattah, the interim U.S. attorney, is serving illegally. U.S. District Judge David Campbell sided with criminal defendants who argued the Justice Department improperly maneuvered Chattah into an "acting" role to bypass legal term limits. The judge barred Chattah from supervising their cases, citing the...
The Las Vegas Aces secured a spot in the WNBA Finals for the third time in four seasons, defeating the Indiana Fever 107-98 in a thrilling overtime Game 5. A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young led the Aces with stellar performances, while key contributions in overtime from Chelsea Gray and Jewell...
The US government has shut down after congressional Democrats blocked a Republican funding bill, demanding concessions on healthcare. Republicans, controlling both houses, rejected these demands, leading to a legislative stalemate. This is the first shutdown since 2018. Democrats cite Republican refusal of bipartisan talks and risking healthcare, while Republicans blame...
US federal agencies are reportedly blaming Democrats for an impending government shutdown, a move experts say may violate the Hatch Act. Statements and emails from agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and HUD accuse "radical liberals" of causing the shutdown to advance specific policy agendas. Legal experts suggest these...
Katmai National Park has crowned "32 Chunk" the winner of its annual Fat Bear Week competition. Despite a severe jaw injury, Chunk's remarkable salmon consumption and weight gain earned him public favor. This victory signifies a successful preparation for winter hibernation, a crucial indicator of a bear's health and survival....
Five unoccupied houses on North Carolina's Outer Banks collapsed into the ocean Tuesday due to hurricanes offshore. The homes in Buxton, once on stilts, were battered by waves before falling. No injuries were reported, but the National Park Service warned of more potential collapses and advised people to avoid the...
Dancing with the Stars' "TikTok Night" featured performances inspired by social media trends, leading to a record-breaking voting week. Celebrities like Andy Richter and Lauren Jauregui showcased their routines, with Scott Hoying and Alix Earle topping the leaderboard. Despite impressive performances, Fifth Harmony's Lauren Jauregui was eliminated, leaving viewers surprised.
Donald Trump has withdrawn EJ Antoni as his nominee for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) just weeks after his appointment. The White House stated a new candidate will be nominated soon. Antoni, an economist loyal to Trump, was nominated after the previous commissioner's dismissal, which raised concerns about data...
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected small carbon-based molecules in a moon-forming disk around a super-Jupiter exoplanet. This discovery around the star CT Cha is significant because the planet-forming disk of its host star is primarily water-rich. This finding challenges assumptions about material distribution in exoplanetary systems...
