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DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow Trump’s USPS action on mail-in ballots to proceed ahead of midterm elections
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to green-light a new Postal Service rule that would exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the midterm elections.
Former podcaster charged with threatening to kill Trump
A former California podcaster has been arrested on charges he repeatedly threatened to kill the president.
Feds charge ICE officer with lying to investigators in the shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
A federal grand jury returned an indictment against Christian Castro in the January shooting that left Julio Cesar Sosa Celis with a gunshot wound in one of his legs.
HelloFresh made cooking easier for this non-cook
I tried HelloFresh’s meal kits for a week to help make cooking at home easier and stress-free. Here’s what I thought about the service’s meals and pre-measured ingredients.
Amazon Labor Day sale 2026: 31+ deals worth shopping from Brooks, Shark and more
Amazon’s Labor Day sale runs through Sept. 7 and covers products across categories. Save up to 78% on Brooks, Stanley, Shark, Kiehl’s and more.
Judge sends Clancy jurors back to deliberate after review of 'reasonable doubt' instructions
Judge William Sullivan sent the jurors in the Lindsay Clancy case back to deliberate after the jury sent a note to the judge. This came after the judge gave instructions about rea…
Billionaire Leon Black sues House Oversight Committee over Epstein probe subpoenas
Leon Black, a former Wall Street private equity investor, sued the House Oversight Committee, seeking to stop the panel from enforcing its subpoenas against him in an ongoing Epst…
ICE officer faces federal charges for lying about shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
The charges represent a rare moment of the Justice Department seeking to hold immigration officers accountable.
OpenAI releases new model that it says triggered internal security measures
The AI giant says its model better follows user intent and crosses a frontier for cybersecurity capabilities, and could be artificial general intelligence.
Arrest warrant issued for ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ star Nathan Gallagher
Australian police have issued an arrest warrant for “Below Deck Mediterranean” star Nathan Gallagher after he missed a court appearance related to an alleged domestic violence inc…
Fox News parts ways with Maria Bartiromo
FOX News Media, the parent of Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network, said Thursday that it had parted ways with longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo.
Internal probe finds Dianna Russini’s ties to Patriots coach to be ‘awkward’ and ‘uncomfortable’
The Athletic found its former NFL reporter Dianna Russini had a close, “awkward” and “uncomfortable” relationship with coach Mike Vrabel that she should’ve disclosed, the New York…
Oil touches $97 per barrel as diesel prices surge to highest level this year
The price of crude oil rose on Thursday, part of a monthlong run that has helped push the average cost of diesel fuel to its highest level since 2022.
How to clean your reusable water bottle and keep it mold-free and smelling fresh
To learn the best way to clean reusable water bottles from Stanley, Owala and other brands, I spoke to multiple microbiology experts for their guidance.
Trump admin threatens to cut Smithsonian support in latest claim of ideological bias
The Trump administration is threatening to withdraw support for the Smithsonian Institution, accusing its leadership of presenting a “radical ideology” that weakens “shared Americ…
Elon Musk’s super PAC dives into midterms to bolster Republicans in battleground races
Elon Musk’s super PAC has funneled about $800,000 into battleground races across the country to boost Republican candidates.
Inside the U.K.’s lifesaving treatment for postpartum psychosis
Sofii Lewis believes that had she not received treatment within the U.K.’s trailblazing maternal mental healthcare system after being diagnosed with “tendencies of postpartum psyc…
VP Vance holds White House press briefing
Vice President JD Vance holds a White House press briefing, the first since Karoline Leavitt's departure as press secretary.
Parents arrested after death of 5-year-old nonverbal daughter to be extradited to South Carolina
The married couple arrested this week in connection with the death of their 5-year-old nonverbal daughter appeared in court Thursday and agreed to be extradited to South Carolina.
You might have recalled baby wipes in your home right now — here’s all the info you likely missed
Target has recalled Up&Up Baby Wipes for having life-threatening bacterial contaminants — I spoke to a pediatric infectious disease specialist to find out how this could effect yo…
In Nepal, mourners hold symbolic cremation for missing loved ones
The wall of ice, water and rock that tore through Nepal last week has claimed more than 1,200 lives and left more than 4,000 missing, depriving many grieving families of a basic r…
Lindsay Clancy jury remains deadlocked on 6th day of deliberations as mistrial looms
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have one last chance to reach a verdict before Judge William Sullivan can declare a mistrial in a case that has captivated the nation for…
Papier’s Advent calendar just launched with a new addition — they’re both going to sell out fast
The stationery brand Papier launched two new Advent calendars for the 2026 holiday season, both of which are likely to sell out well before December.
Carla Jeffery, star of Disney Channel’s ‘Zombies,’ dies at 33
Carla Jeffery, best known for her role in the Disney Channel’s movie franchise “Zombies,” died age 33.