Congress faces a busy fall, starting with the urgent need to prevent a government shutdown by September 30th. Republicans and Democrats are at odds over spending levels, with Republicans potentially using Senate rule changes to overcome Democratic roadblocks on nominations. Other key issues include potential Russian sanctions, investigations...
The Labor Day weekend box office was slow. 'Weapons', a horror film, topped the charts with $12.4 million, bringing its total to $250 million globally. A re-release of 'Jaws' surprisingly earned $9.8 million, outperforming new releases like 'Caught Stealing' ($9.5 million) and 'The Roses' ($8 million). 'Caught...
Concerns are rising about the growing authoritarianism in the US under the Trump administration. Observers note similarities to regimes in Russia and Egypt, citing actions like praising the president excessively, criminalizing opposition, targeting political rivals, and large-scale immigration raids. Experts warn of a systematic effort to...
President Trump is refusing to compromise with Democrats on a government funding bill, risking a shutdown. He's rejecting Democratic demands to reverse healthcare cuts and reinstate funding he's unilaterally cancelled. The White House insists on maintaining Trump's power to unilaterally withdraw funds, a move criticized by some Republicans...
Drugstore, a Hamptons pop-up, created a viral smoothie called the 'Velvet Rope'. This $20 drink, with its distinctive purple stripes and unique ingredients, including ashwagandha and collagen, has become a must-have. A partnership with the exclusive Dorsia club allows members to preorder and pick up the smoothie via...
College football's Week 1 saw many upsets. Arch Manning's debut for Texas was underwhelming, while Ohio State's defense shined against Texas. LSU defeated Clemson, and Florida State stunned Alabama. Other notable results include Michigan's win with new QB Bryce Underwood, Tennessee's victory with their traded QB, and Utah's...
A live-blog of the Liverpool vs. Arsenal match details early game action. Arsenal's Saliba suffered an early injury. Liverpool dominated possession early, but neither team scored in the first half. Key players were missing for Arsenal. The game was closely contested with several near misses and strong...
President Trump is actively intervening in the 2026 midterm elections, employing tactics unprecedented in modern US history. His actions include redrawing congressional maps, targeting voter rolls and mail-in voting, and ordering investigations into Democratic fundraising. This intervention is fueled by his belief that focusing on crime will benefit...
A new poll reveals that while most Americans disapprove of Trump's crime-fighting methods, a significant majority (68%) view crime as a major problem in large cities. This presents a challenge for Democrats, who must balance criticizing Trump's unpopular policies with addressing public safety concerns. While Trump's approach to...
Google's parent company, Alphabet, experienced a data breach affecting its Salesforce database, exposing sensitive data. While Gmail accounts weren't directly compromised, the leak triggered phishing attacks. Alphabet's stock remained relatively stable, indicating investor confidence in its core businesses despite the breach. The incident highlights growing cybersecurity concerns...
