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Top senator slams Todd Blanche’s ‘baloney’ excuse on Epstein: ‘It’s embarrassing’
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) on Thursday morning took a swipe at acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for claiming at his confirmation hearing that he couldn’t meet with Epstein survivors because they had lawyered up. Durbin, in a conversation with CNN anchor John Berman, argued Blanche had no business leading the Department of Justice and called…
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Nolan Wells’ friends heard calling for help with boat in newly released audio from day teen vanished: report
Pals of the tragic teen Nolan Wells called for help when their boat suddenly malfunctioned and started taking on water, according to newly released audio from the day of his disappearance. Wells, 18, traveled with his friends to Horn Island from the Mississippi mainland for the Fourth of July holiday — but he wasn’t with…
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David Beckham’s son Cruz comforts devastated dad after England’s World Cup ‘heartbreak’
Son of the year. Cruz Beckham comforted dad David Beckham after England’s World Cup semifinals loss to Argentinaon Wednesday. The 21-year-old leaned in and hugged the devastated soccer legend in the stands at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia. Cruz wore his dad’s iconic #7 England jersey to the game, while David, 51, dressed up in a…
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‘It’ll buy us time’: Feds to pay millions to prop up dwindling Lake Mead
A major Southern California water agency has struck a deal with federal officials to boost water levels in Lake Mead, part of a broader effort to keep the country’s largest reservoir from reaching critically low levels — at least for a while longer. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s board of directors approved an…
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‘Unprecedented fundraising blitz’: WSJ reveals Trump rakes in ‘mystery money’ millions
President Donald Trump has raked in more than a half billion dollars through a mysterious network of nonprofits and cultural institutions, the Wall Street Journal revealed Wednesday night. Questions remain about Trump’s efforts to pump private donors for cash and “stash” it away — but enough is known to have rendered a crew of Wall…
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Meta accused of using AI to pick employees with medical conditions for layoffs
Twenty-six Meta employees sued the social media giant over allegations that the California company used artificial intelligence systems that targeted workers on medical or family leave for layoffs. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in California this week, accuses Meta of using AI that includes performance rankings and other metrics that didn’t exclude workers…
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MAGA AG meddles in explosive college football scandal one day after a big donation
Last month, Attorney General Ken Paxtonwaded into the explosive college football saga involving Brendan Sorsby, the Texas Tech University quarterback who had admitted to placing thousands of improper sports bets, including on his own team’s games, resulting in the NCAA declaring him ineligible to play. In a June 11 letter, Paxton’s office warned the Big…
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California employer health premiums will cost as much as a new car in 2027
Employers are bracing for what could be the highest rise in health insurance premiums in 16 years in 2027, driving up the average cost of family coverage in California to more than $30,000 — the price of a new compact car. Health insurance companies expect the cost of medical services and prescription drugs to soar…
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How F1 pushes the human body to its limits
F1 races are exhilarating. While racing alongside 21 other cars, an F1 driver can reach speeds of up to 231 mph, making it one of the world’s most dangerous sports. And F1 drivers need to be physically prepared to prevent disaster. Over the course of a single race, they experience hundreds of pounds of force,…
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TrumpRx gut-punched as new analysis finds it covers far less than president promised
President Donald Trump called TrumpRx the biggest thing to happen in healthcare in decades, but a new NPR analysis Thursday found the government discount site falls far short of its billing. TrumpRx launched in February as the centerpiece of Trump’s push to lower drug costs, carrying his own name and promising cash-paying patients steep discounts…