A California appeals court struck down the state's ammunition background check law, ruling it violates the Second Amendment. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals found the law, requiring checks for each ammunition purchase, unduly restricts the right to bear arms. Judge Sandra Segal Ikuta's majority opinion cited a...
Chris McCarthy, Paramount Global co-CEO and president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment, will leave the company following its acquisition by Skydance next month. His departure precedes Skydance's announcement of post-merger leadership. McCarthy, a 22-year veteran, oversaw significant growth at Paramount+, including a surge in subscribers thanks to Taylor Sheridan's successful...
Yankees prospect Spencer Jones hit three home runs in his first three at-bats for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, despite their 10-8 loss to Rochester. This performance brings his minor league home run total to 29, leading all minor leaguers. The 24-year-old, 6'7" outfielder, drafted 25th overall in 2022, achieved this...
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco is competing with Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders for the starting job. Flacco acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding the competition, noting the team's rotating practice schedule makes it difficult to gauge progress. While Head Coach Kevin Stefanski aims for a quick decision,...
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Head of HR Kristin Cabot resigned following a viral video showing them embracing at a Coldplay concert. The video, captured on the concert's 'kiss cam', sparked an internal investigation. Both individuals have remained silent on the matter since the incident, which highlighted concerns...
The FCC approved the $8 billion merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media, clearing the final regulatory hurdle. The 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Gomez dissenting, followed Skydance's commitments to DEI initiatives and appointing an ombudsman to address bias concerns. The deal, announced over a year ago, is expected...
Fifty French Jewish children and teens were removed from a Vueling Airlines flight in Valencia, Spain, after singing Hebrew songs. Their summer camp director was arrested. Eyewitnesses and Jewish media report escalating tensions, with claims of antisemitic remarks from airline staff. Spanish authorities cited disruptive behavior, while the...
Astronomer's HR chief, Kristin Cabot, resigned after a cheating scandal with the company's former CEO, Andy Byron. The affair was revealed via a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. Following a formal investigation, both were placed on leave before Byron's resignation. Cabot, married to Andrew Cabot, and Byron,...
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve, sparking an unusual disagreement with Chairman Jerome Powell over the cost of building renovations. Trump claimed the cost reached $3.1 billion, while Powell countered that the figure referred to a separate, completed project. This visit, the first by a president since 2006, highlights...
The US has ended Gaza ceasefire talks, citing Hamas's lack of commitment to a truce. Special envoy Steve Witkoff stated Hamas isn't acting in good faith, leading to the US bringing its negotiating team home. Israel also recalled its negotiators. The talks, focused on a 60-day ceasefire...
