The Gates Foundation Is Hiring An Investigator To Probe Its Epstein Connections
The Gates Foundation has launched an independent investigation into its ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and has apologized to staff for the relationship, calling it a "huge mistake".
Condom Maker May Raise Prices Because Of Iran War
The Iran war has disrupted global supply chains, causing the world's largest condom manufacturer, Karex, to consider raising prices by 20-30% due to increased costs for manufacturing, packaging, and shipping.
Longtime Georgia Democrat U.S. Rep. David Scott Dies At 80
US Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th Congressional District, has died at 80 years old after being first elected in 2002 and becoming the first African American to chair the House Agriculture Committee in 2020.
Senate Takes Key Step Toward Funding ICE And Border Patrol With Only GOP Votes
Senate Republicans passed a budget blueprint to fund ICE and border patrol, while Democrats opposed it and called for changes to ICE tactics and protocols.
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount Takeover
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of a Paramount Skydance takeover deal, which is expected to close in the third quarter of the year pending regulatory approval.
White House 2027 Budget Proposal Ignores Affordability Crisis With Deep Cuts to Housing, Education,...
The White House's Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal increases defense spending by $1.5 trillion while slashing $73 billion from domestic programs, causing concern from advocates for education, housing, and consumer protection.
Elon Musk’s AI Empire Accused Of Polluting Black Communities
The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that the company is operating dozens of unpermitted gas turbines to power a data center near Memphis, which will result in increased pollution in majority-Black communities.
Intralot’s Minority Partnership Challenges Could Dissolve With New Owner
Scientific Games and Intralot are locked in a battle over the right to manage Maryland's lottery systems for the next 10 years, with Intralot ultimately winning the bid due to its lower price, but the contract was later reversed due to a technicality, leading to a judge-mediated dispute.
Mamdani And Obama Meet Face-To-Face In New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with former President Barack Obama at a childcare center in the Bronx to discuss the Mayor's vision for the City and the importance of providing early childhood education.
Public Health Veteran Is Trump’s Pick To Lead CDC As Administration Shifts Tone On...
Dr. Erica Schwartz, a public health veteran and former Deputy Surgeon General, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in a sign of the administration's shifting views on vaccines.
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The Michael Jackson Biopic Is A Drama Both Onscreen And Off
The new Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," was warmly received in Gary, Indiana, where the pop superstar grew up, and was attended by members of the Jackson family, including his nephew Jaafar, who stars in the film, and his eldest son Prince.
