Washington, D.C., sued the Trump administration on August 15, 2025, challenging its attempt to assume federal control of the Metropolitan Police Department. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed the case in federal court seeking emergency relief, arguing President Donald Trump exceeded authority granted under Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule...
U.S. retail sales fell 0.6 percent in July, marking the largest monthly decline in over a year, according to Commerce Department data released Friday. The drop followed a revised 0.2 percent gain in June and missed economist expectations for a slight increase. Analysts attributed the pullback to fading tax refunds,...
Brooks Nader drew attention in Capri on August 14 after photographs showed a wardrobe malfunction during an outing at an Italian restaurant. News.com.au reported that the 29-year-old actress wore a plunging black top with sheer trousers and experienced exposure while posing with friends. The report said she laughed and continued...
The U.S. Treasury sold $25 billion of 30-year bonds on Thursday at a 5.216% yield, the highest auction rate for the maturity since 2001. The result exceeded July’s 5.058% yield and reflected investors’ demand for additional compensation to hold long-duration U.S. debt amid persistent inflation concerns and large federal borrowing...
The Seattle Seahawks are set to sign Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold while he faces eight felony charges, according to Reuters and reports. Arnold, 23, was arrested June 24 in connection with a February incident involving three men near Tampa. Prosecutors allege he helped arrange their kidnapping, beating and armed...
A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage struck the Moon near Einstein Crater on Aug. 5, creating a fresh impact site and renewed attention to lunar debris management. The roughly four-ton stage, designated 2025-010D, launched Jan. 15, 2025, carrying Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost and ispace’s Resilience landers. It later remained...
Reddit, Inc. announced Friday that it will be officially added to the S&P 500 index, effective prior to market open on Tuesday, August 18. The inclusion highlights the social media platform's sustained financial performance, profitability, and steady user growth since becoming a publicly traded company. Financial analysts noted that Reddit's...
Emergency authorities and weather officials have issued active hurricane warnings for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala rapidly approaches the region, prompting local preparations for severe winds and heavy rainfall. The National Hurricane Center reported that the system has gained strength over open waters, threatening coastal communities...
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a blockbuster sale to an ownership group led by venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney chief executive Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. The agreement sets a new all-time global valuation record for a professional sports franchise, coming just fourteen months after billionaire...
Rapper Tyga has addressed public criticism from fellow artist Doja Cat regarding his heavy reliance on artificial intelligence tools in his latest concept album, $tarface. The controversy erupted after Doja Cat launched an unprovoked verbal attack during a social media livestream, explicitly condemning Tyga for utilizing AI technology within his...
