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Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro has been appointed as the acting U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., by President Trump. This appointment marks the 23rd instance of a Fox News personality receiving a high-ranking posi…
Elizabeth Holmes' partner, Billy Evans, has launched a new AI-powered biotech startup, Haemanthus, focused on developing affordable medical testing technology using Raman spectroscopy. The company, employing former Lumin…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatened Russia with intensified sanctions if it rejects a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Merz, speaking to Bild newspaper, stated that continued refusal would lead to harsher sa…
The Pentagon has ordered a review of all military library books addressing diversity, anti-racism, or gender issues by May 21st. This directive, signed by Timothy Dill, follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's campaign t…
The Pentagon is reinstating a ban on transgender troops, giving active-duty personnel until June 6th and National Guard/Reserve troops until July 7th to voluntarily leave. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order follows a…
President Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on films made outside the US have sent shockwaves through the industry. The move comes as studios increasingly film in the UK due to cheaper production costs, generous tax incentiv…
Tom Cruise steered clear of a question about President Trump's proposed tariffs on films shot outside the U.S. at a Seoul press event for "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part Two". A reporter inquired about the imp…
Veteran soap opera actress Denise Alexander, known for her roles as Lesley Webber on "General Hospital" and Susan Martin on "Days of Our Lives," passed away on March 5th. Her death was recently announced. Alexander, whos…
A California judge issued a temporary restraining order halting the Trump administration's federal workforce downsizing. The order, in response to a lawsuit from labor unions and cities, prevents numerous agencies from i…
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to cut its workforce by 15%, sparking concerns about potential impacts on veteran healthcare. While VA Secretary Doug Collins insists frontline healthcare will not be affecte…
President Trump's appointment of Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C. has sparked controversy regarding the legality of consecutive interim appointments. Federal law allows the Attorney General to a…
Tom Cruise deftly sidestepped a question at a Seoul press conference for "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One" regarding President Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign-produced films. A Korean reporter inquired …
Mexico City's Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced a lawsuit against Google for altering its maps to label the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America." This follows a 2017 Trump administration executive order that only rena…
Senator John Fetterman's absenteeism and strained relationships with colleagues are raising concerns. A new report details his frequent absences from Senate votes and committee meetings, along with accounts of rude inter…
Former special counsel prosecutor Jay Bratt will testify before the House judiciary committee next week regarding the DOJ's cases against Donald Trump. The Republican-led committee seeks to uncover evidence of political …
Apple will pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging its Siri voice assistant intercepted private conversations. Affected US users of Siri-enabled devices between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024…
A second radar outage at Newark Liberty International Airport in less than two weeks has intensified pressure on the Trump administration to modernize air traffic control systems and increase staffing. The outage, lastin…
A US-Gulf summit will be held in Saudi Arabia in mid-May, marking President Trump's first visit to the region during his second term. Speculation abounds regarding a significant announcement, potentially involving a decl…
A US judge ruled Google violated antitrust laws by maintaining a search monopoly. The remedy phase of the trial, concluding today, focuses on consequences. The Department of Justice proposed forcing Google to divest Chro…
Jony Ive, the legendary Apple designer, expressed regret over the unintended negative consequences of smartphones and social media, particularly their societal impact. He's now collaborating with OpenAI to develop AI-cen…
NBC's legal drama "Suits LA," a spinoff of the popular "Suits" series, has been canceled after just one season. Despite featuring original "Suits" cast members in guest appearances and promotional efforts, viewership rem…
Google I/O, running May 20-21, will heavily feature AI advancements. An upgraded Gemini Ultra AI model and potentially new subscription tiers are expected. Google's Astra and Project Mariner AI initiatives will also be s…
President Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to hold the post, citing concerns about her pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and selection of children…
ABC has renewed several popular unscripted shows, including Celebrity Jeopardy! (season 4), Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (season 6), Shark Tank (season 17), and America's Funniest Home Videos (season 36). Other renewals in…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a budget including expanded film and television production incentives through 2036, boosting the annual allocation by $100 million, prioritizing independent projects. These incentive…