Federal agency head Russ Vought’s latest memo, requiring detailed plans for mass layoffs in case of a government shutdown, symbolizes his methodical march to accumulate power within the executive branch. Vought has transformed OMB into a tool to dismantle federal agencies and spending plans, using its suite of bureaucratic tools to reverse-engineer its authorities. The … Read more
A charity screening of the classic animated film “The Care Bears Movie” will celebrate its 40th anniversary while supporting California wildfire victims and indie animation professionals. The event, hosted by Saturday Morning Cartoons United, takes place at the historic Aero Theatre in Santa Monica on October 11. The afternoon program includes a post-film panel featuring … Read more
The FBI’s long-standing partnership with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has come to an end, following a backlash from right-wing groups over the ADL’s web pages on certain movements and individuals. The decision was announced by Director Kash Patel just before Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. The ADL had faced criticism for … Read more
Senators from both parties met with the Pentagon’s top lawyer in a closed-door meeting to get more details about why they attacked Latin American drug boats in the Caribbean. The Pentagon general counsel, Earl Matthews, explained the legal basis for these actions during a classified briefing. Source: https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/lawmakers-from-both-sides-pressed-pentagon-on-legal-basis-for-cartel-boat-strikes-a61b9de0
Country music star Keith Urban is at the center of a divorce scandal after his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, filed for separation citing “irreconcilable differences.” Sources claim Urban may already be dating another woman, with insiders saying he quietly set up his own place while living separately from Kidman. The couple’s 19-year marriage ended in … Read more
A government shutdown that’s now in its second day can be ended by extending healthcare subsidies, according to experts. The partial shutdown began due to a disagreement over these subsidies. Democrats want to include an extension for the subsidies in a funding bill, but they need 60 votes in the Senate to pass it, and … Read more
Nicole Kidman has ended her 19-year marriage to Keith Urban after a “sudden” split in late June. The couple’s financial arrangements have been revealed, showing that despite their reported incomes of $100,000 each per month, Nicole earned $31 million last year. However, they won’t be splitting assets or paying alimony to each other due to … Read more
DoorDash, the US’s largest food delivery service, is expanding its offerings to include robot deliveries and restaurant reservations. The San Francisco-based company aims to bring more business to merchants it works with and keep up with increasing customer demand. As of the second quarter of this year, DoorDash saw a 20% increase in total orders, … Read more
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new generic version of mifepristone, a pill used to terminate pregnancies. This decision comes as the Department of Health and Human Services reviews the drug’s safety. Mifepristone is a 200-milligram oral tablet and will be sold by Evita Solutions. It’s the most common form of … Read more