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Kash Patel was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday afternoon to serve as Director of the FBI. The Senate narrowly confirmed Patel along party-lines with a vote of 51-49; only two Republicans — Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — joined Democrats in voting to oppose Patel. Collins explained her decision to …
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Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday he will be retiring from the Senate, and will not seek reelection in 2026. McConnell, who turned 83 on Thursday, announced in a floor speech where he reflected on his decades-long political career: “seven times my fellow Kentuckians have sent me to the Senate. Every day …
The New York Yankees announced that manager Aaron Boone has received a two-year contract extension that will take him through the 2027 season. The Yankees said on November 8th that they would be exercising Boone’s 2025 option, coming just nine days after the club lost the World Series in five games to the Los Angeles …
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The NBA announced on Thursday that they have issued a 25-game suspension to Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. for a violation of the league’s anti-drug policy. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Portis tested positive for the opioid pain medication tramadol, a painkiller often used for patients following surgery, which is a controlled substance. He began …
The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) stars in the official trailer for the suspense thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow, Trey Edward Shults upcoming feature film set to debut in theaters on May 16. The teaser sees The Weeknd portray a musician plagued by insomnia and facing an emotional breakdown. According to a synopsis, the character is …
Warner Bros. has released a new official trailer for Mickey 17, the new film starring Robert Pattinson and the latest from Academy Award–winning writer/director Bong Joon-ho (Parasite). The film was inspired by Edward Ashton’s book, titled Mickey7. In Mickey 17, Pattinson portrays “expendable” Mickey Barnes, who dies after getting infected by a virus, loses his …
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The family of a passenger who died in last month’s midair collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter near Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport has filed legal claims against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the United States Army, seeking $250 million in compensation for each claim. The crash killed all 64 …
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) said the Federal Highway Administration has “terminated approval” on New York City’s controversial congestion pricing plan. The program was the first of its kind in the nation, which went into effect earlier this year. President Trump celebrated the move from the DOT, with a post from the White House …
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On Tuesday, federal authorities charged seven men, all Chilean nationals, who allegedly burglarized the homes of several professional athletes, including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Joe Burrow, among others. According to the complaint, the men are part of a South American Theft Group that targeted the pro athletes, stealing more than $2 million of property. …
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The Boston Bruins said that defenseman Charlie McAvoy whoe suffered a “significant” shoulder injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off, remains hospitalized with an infection. McAvoy was first admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital on Monday after the shoulder injury he sustained in Team USA’s tournament-opening win against Finland (6-1) on Thursday, February 13 in Montreal. McAvoy …
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