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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says Clippers probe should wrap up before next season
LAS VEGAS — NBA commissioner Adam Silver reiterated Tuesday night after the Board of Governors meeting that the investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap by funneling money to Kawhi Leonard for an endorsement deal he allegedly never fulfilled still is not completed. Silver said his “timeline remains this summer” to make his findings known…
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Blanche makes stunning slip as GOP senator demands ‘Are you and President Trump friends?’
Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former personal lawyer turned acting attorney general, appeared to catch himself mid-sentence Wednesday during his high-stakes Senate Judiciary confirmation hearing. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) asked the acting attorney general a simple question: “Are you and President Trump friends?” The question nearly tripped Blanche, who replied, “I’m his lawyer,” paused, then corrected,…
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Seth Meyers Warns Trump’s Address ‘Could Be Literally Anything’ From Bombing Cuba to White House Decor
President Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday, though it’s unclear what the topic of said speech will be. The mystery amuses “Late Night” host Seth Meyers though, as he joked on Tuesday night that it “could be literally anything.” To kick off his monologue, the NBC host first joked that it’ll be…
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Judge unloads $176K penalty on Alex Murdaugh podcaster after she refused to comply with subpoena
A South Carolina judge found Alex Murdaugh’s crime reporter and podcaster, Mandy Matney, in civil contempt and ordered her to pay $171,500 in attorneys’ fees and costs, plus a $5,000 fine, after concluding she willfully refused to comply with a subpoena in litigation tied to the Murdaugh family. In a 22-page order filed Monday, Circuit Judge R.…
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Eminem’s ex-wife, Kim Scott, attempted suicide before being rushed to hospital
Eminem’s ex-wife, Kim Scott, attempted to commit suicide before she was rushed to the hospital over the weekend. “Caller says aunt cut her wrist and she’s bleeding,” a dispatcher told emergency responders, per audio obtained by TMZ. “She’s currently sitting on the couch listening to music. The knife is in her hand, and she will…
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More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
BUNIA, Congo — The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record. Health workers at Bunia General Hospital, the region’s largest medical center, went on strike on Wednesday and are the latest group to have…
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Stony Todd Blanche glowers when slapped with ‘smarmy’ crypto corruption charge
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) put acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on the spot during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday about his personal crypto dealings and his transfer of wealth to members of his family. The ranking committee minority leader switched gears on the Donald Trump appointee, while noting the president has also been…
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J.J. Abrams’ Glen Powell Movie ‘The Great Beyond’ Delayed a Year in Warner Bros. Slate Shakeup
“The Batman: Part II” isn’t the only big Warner Bros. facing a delay. In addition to moving the highly anticipated DC sequel from 2027 to 2028, the studio announced Wednesday that J.J. Abrams’ original sci-fi film “The Great Beyond” will move from Nov. 13, 2026 to Oct. 1, 2027, where it will be released in…
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Republicans risk Todd Blanche hearing chaos with last-minute strategy ‘shift’: report
Republicans were reportedly forced to ‘shift’ strategy at acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing Wednesday, after their most fervent planned advocate, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), died days before the hearing began. Graham, a senior member and former chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, died Saturday after a sudden illness, his office announced. He was…
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‘The Batman: Part II’ Delayed Again to 2028, First Look at Batsuit Revealed
“The Batman: Part II” has been delayed yet again, but this time the release date delay comes with a reveal for fans: a first look at Robert Pattinson back in the Batsuit. Matt Reeves took to social media on Wednesday to share a first look at Pattinson suiting up as the Dark Knight for “The…