President Trump urged Congress to pass his "big, beautiful bill" before their July 4th recess. He demanded lawmakers remain in session until the bill's passage, highlighting its importance. However, the bill faces significant hurdles, with Senate Republicans divided over key provisions affecting federal deficits and the SALT cap....
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough is reviewing the Republican megabill, rejecting provisions that don't meet the Byrd Rule's budgetary requirements. Dozens of provisions, mostly policy changes with minimal budgetary impact, have been rejected. Republicans aim to rewrite some rejected parts to comply with the rule, which governs the budget reconciliation...
Daniel Park, a 32-year-old charged with conspiring in a California fertility clinic bombing, died in federal custody in Los Angeles. Park was found unresponsive at the Metropolitan Detention Center and later pronounced dead at a hospital. He was accused of supplying explosives to the primary suspect, Guy Edward...
Following a 12-day conflict between Iran, Israel, and the US, a fragile ceasefire has been declared by President Trump. While Israel accuses Iran of ceasefire violations, the situation remains tense. The conflict, though seemingly winding down, hasn't fundamentally altered Iran's worldview, strengthening its resolve to rebuild military capabilities...
Philips Hue smart lighting and security products will see price increases in the US starting July 1st. Signify, the parent company, attributes the hikes to tariffs, impacting the entire Hue product line. While specific price changes remain unannounced, some products already show increased costs compared to European pricing....
The 2025 box office shows a mixed bag. While ticket sales are up 18% from 2024, they remain 26% below 2019 levels. Successful films include "Lilo & Stitch" ($910 million), "Sinners" ($363.8 million), and "A Minecraft Movie" ($954.4 million), demonstrating the appeal of nostalgia, unique stories, and family-friendly content....
Pixar's original film "Elio" debuted with a record-low opening of $20.8 million domestically, raising concerns about the studio's reliance on original animated features. While Disney executives remain optimistic, internally there's acknowledgment of the underperformance. This has prompted Pixar to shift towards a more balanced approach, incorporating sequels alongside...
The Washington Wizards traded Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the 40th pick to the New Orleans Pelicans for CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a 2027 second-round pick. The trade improves Washington's cap situation, creating potential for $100 million in cap space in 2026. For the Pelicans, Poole provides...
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial concluded its evidence presentation. Combs, who pleaded not guilty, chose not to testify, praising the judge's performance. The prosecution presented evidence from 34 witnesses, including two ex-girlfriends who described coerced sexual encounters. The defense argued the encounters were consensual. The...
Microsoft extends Windows 10 support beyond its October 2025 end-of-life date. Consumers can get an extra year of security updates for free by opting into Windows Backup or using 1000 Microsoft Rewards points, or by paying $30. This offer doesn't officially extend support, but provides an additional year...
