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Sydney Sweeney’s Real Crime Is That She’s Hot
Sydney Sweeney appeared in a nude ad campaign for the sports betting app Novig. The campaign drew public backlash, including criticism from female athletes. Sweeney has not directly addressed the criticism in words, though she has taken some action following the backlash.
Alleged ISIS-Inspired Terror Plot Thwarted Day After 9/11 Anniversary: DOJ
Federal authorities arrested Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, of Valencia, Pennsylvania. Prosecutors allege he was planning a terror attack in support of ISIS. The arrest occurred around September 12, shortly after the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Melania Trump delivers remarks in North Carolina
First lady Melania Trump visited a school in North Carolina to give remarks related to technology and artificial intelligence in education. The event took place in Ashe County. The visit occurred amid broader discussion about AI policy in the United States.
Pentagon watchdog finds US munitions shortfalls as Iran war costs hit $33.4B
A Pentagon watchdog report found that the US war effort involving Iran experienced shortfalls in munitions. The report was released by the Department's Office of Inspector General.
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
The U.S. Air Force Secretary, Troy E. Meink, publicly confirmed for the first time that the United States has deployed weapons in space. This statement is described as a first public acknowledgment of such deployment.
Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence As Macklemore Dropped From Tour Over Gaza Remarks
Macklemore was removed from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's tour after making remarks about the Gaza conflict during a concert at MetLife Stadium. Ed Sheeran subsequently made public comments addressing the situation.
Trump criticises Supreme Court after justices block mail-in ballot restrictions
The Supreme Court declined to lift a lower court injunction blocking a Trump administration/USPS plan to impose new rules on mail-in ballots ahead of the midterm elections. At least two federal judges had previously issued rulings blocking the plan. The rules would have required election officials to upload information identifying mail-ballot recipients to a federal portal. States can continue mailing ballots under existing processes. President Trump publicly criticized the Supreme Court's ruling, including some justices he had nominated, saying "these are not the people I interviewed to serve."
Russian businessman paid for Trump Jr. wedding after-party: Five things to know
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson (Bettina Trump) married in the Bahamas in May. Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman with ties to Vladimir Putin and president of the International Boxing Association, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for portions of the wedding celebrations, including two nights of post-wedding festivities. The couple has described this funding as a gift from a friend. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, has sent a letter seeking information about the arrangement. The reporting originated from a ProPublica investigation.
The CLARITY Act could reshape how you buy crypto. Here’s what’s at stake
The U.S. Senate was scheduled to vote Tuesday on legislation (referred to by some as the CLARITY Act) that would create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, a market valued at $2.3 trillion. The bill's passage in the Senate is uncertain.
Fighting between Houthis and Saudi Arabia drives oil prices soaring
Houthi rebels in Yemen seized islands near the Bab al-Mandab/Bab el-Mandeb Strait. An attack damaged or disabled Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, forcing it out of commission. These events have affected global oil markets and prices.
US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
The EPA under the Trump administration announced it is repealing rules that limited greenhouse gas/carbon emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants. These rules were established under previous administrations (Biden/Obama era). The EPA projects the repeal will result in financial savings.
Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find
A Department of Homeland Security internal watchdog/inspectors examined the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention facility in Florida and found that detainees were held in small, cramped enclosures.
The Kennedy Center is facing bankruptcy. Trump says he’ll help — for a price
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced it is facing severe financial difficulty. Officials warned of potential 'fiscal collapse' or bankruptcy. The warning was tied to whether President Trump's name is added to the exterior of the building. The information was disclosed via board resolutions/documents made public on Monday.
Trump Ethics Deal Lifts Clarity Act Odds As Senate Faces Key Vote
Trump agreed to new ethics rules requiring him to either divest or place in a blind trust any significant financial interest in a cryptocurrency-issuing entity. This agreement was linked to advancing the Clarity Act in the Senate.
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