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Tuberville’s stonewalling of military confirmations draws first criticism from a GOP presidential hopeful
Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley became the first GOP presidential hopeful to criticize Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s, R-Ala., blockade of senior military nominations. Haley [Read More…]
Georgia mom accused of plotting to kill her husband in the Bahamas released on bail
ABC News (NASSAU, Bahamas) — A Georgia mom accused of plotting to kill her estranged husband while vacationing in the Bahamas was released on $100,000 bail on Wednesday. Lindsay Shiver, a 36-year-old mother of three, was [Read More…]
Trump asks judge to approve special facility for him to review evidence in classified docs case
Julie Bennett/Getty Images (MIAMI) — Former President Donald Trump’s attorneys have asked the federal judge overseeing his classified documents case to approve a special facility at his Mar-a-Lago estate for him to be able to discuss [Read More…]
Maui wildfires live updates: At least 6 dead as residents scramble to evacuate
FILE — chuchart duangdaw/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Dangerous wildfires are spreading rapidly across Maui due to very dry conditions stemming from a drought combined with powerful trade winds being squeezed across Hawaii. The Big Island [Read More…]
Judge orders Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann to submit DNA sample
James Carbone/Newsday RM via Getty Images (STONY BROOK, N.Y.) — A judge has ordered suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to turn in a DNA swab. “The Court finds that contrary to the defendant’s contentions, [Read More…]
Biden administration restricts American investments in high-tech sectors in China
Sarah Silbiger/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order Wednesday that will restrict American investments in certain high-tech sectors in China, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and quantum computing, citing national [Read More…]
Jack Smith previously got search warrant for Trump’s Twitter, new court docs show
Drew Angerer/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Special counsel Jack Smith obtained a search warrant for records and data from former President Donald Trump’s Twitter account earlier this year, newly revealed court documents show. The existence of the [Read More…]
Amazon-owned One Medical begins opening new locations across US
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Amazon is beginning to open new locations of the primary care provider One Medical, which it acquired earlier this year, as the tech giant moves into the health care space. [Read More…]
When will gas prices stop rising? Experts weigh in
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Drivers have enjoyed relief at the gas pump this summer compared with eye-popping prices a year ago, but an alarming trend has emerged in recent weeks: Prices are rising once [Read More…]
Cadillac’s Escalade SUV goes electric: What to know
Cadillac (NEW YORK) — Cadillac’s newest Escalade sport utility vehicle is more brash, commanding and luxurious than the current model. It’s also electric. “The first word you get is ‘Wow,’” John Roth, vice president of Global [Read More…]
Fox celebrates Wednesday night’s 250th episode of ‘Masterchef’ with season 14 green light
Fox Fox’s Gordon Ramsay-fronted reality series MasterChef unveils its 250th episode August 9, and to celebrate, the network has given the green light to a 14th season. The show, which is officially recognized by the [Read More…]
Olympic athlete Casey Patterson gives Jamie Foxx’s pickleball spin a shout-out
ABC Jamie Foxx is proving he’s still got moves as he recovers from that undisclosed medical emergency that led to his hospitalization in April. Olympic volleyball veteran turned pickleball player Casey Patterson posted to Instagram [Read More…]
11 dead after fire at vacation home for people with disabilities in France: Report
FILE — Visoot Uthairam/Getty Images (LONDON) — Eleven people are dead after a fire engulfed a vacation home in eastern France on Wednesday, according to The Associated Press. The blaze broke out around 6:30 a.m. [Read More…]
Hawaii wildfire updates: Maui fires rage as hurricane passes south of Hawaii
FILE — chuchart duangdaw/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Ferocious wildfires, whipped by strong winds and very dry conditions, are wreaking havoc in Hawaii, prompting evacuations, rescues and school closures and prompting an emergency proclamation from the [Read More…]
Man killed during FBI raid in connection with threats against Biden, other officials
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (SALT LAKE CITY) — A Utah man was shot and killed during an FBI raid early Wednesday morning, the FBI confirmed to ABC News. The raid was in connection with an investigation into [Read More…]
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends second state prosecutor, Monique Worrell
Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday morning that he is suspending the state attorney for Orlando, Monique Worrell, effective immediately. This marks the second [Read More…]
Jack Smith previously got search warrant for Trump’s Twitter, new court docs show
Drew Angerer/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Special counsel Jack Smith obtained a search warrant for records and data from former President Donald Trump’s Twitter account earlier this year, newly revealed court documents show. The existence of the [Read More…]
Artist Nathan W. Pyle on taking his viral comic ‘Strange Planet’ to streaming on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ Even if you’re not familiar with the web comic series Strange Planet, there’s still a good chance friends of yours have DM’ed you the comics that became a New York Times bestselling book. [Read More…]
Mel Gibson shows a young Winston the ropes in trailer to Peacock’s ‘John Wick’ prequel spinoff ‘The Continental’
Peacock/Starz On Wednesday, August 9, Peacock released the first full trailer to The Continental: From the World of John Wick, the prequel series spinoff. As reported, in the 1970s-set series, Colin Woodell plays the younger [Read More…]
‘Jeopardy!’ champ James Holzhauer seemingly shades producers for recently-announced strike plans
Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty Images Although he doesn’t come out and say it, Jeopardy! champion James Holzhauer is seemingly pointing out the hypocrisy from the show’s executive producer’s plans to shoot its 40th season amid [Read More…]