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Ted Turner Passes Away
Iconic cable TV entrepreneur Ted Turner, who founded TBS, the first cable superstation, and CNN, the first 24-hour news network, passed away at the age of 87. Source
The Supreme Court stepped in Monday to temporarily restore access to Mifepristone nationwide, reversing a federal appeals court ruling that had blocked mail distribution of the widely used abortion medication. The high court’s order keeps access intact while legal challenges continue. See Details
The World Health Organization said human-to-human hantavirus transmission is suspected aboard the cruise ship where three people have died; more than 100 passengers remain stranded, and officials warn the 2–8 week incubation period could mean more infections among the 150 aboard. Source
A federal grand jury indicted the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting on four counts, NBC News and ABC News reported Tuesday. Read More
A federal appeals court issued a ruling temporarily blocking the rule that allowed the abortion pill to be distributed by mail, in one of the most significant restrictions on abortion access since Roe was overturned. The decision is expected to face further appeals and could head back to the Supreme Court. See Details
A federal judge released a purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein that was kept secret from the public for seven years. Source
Politics
Republican-controlled state legislatures in the South are responding to President Trump’s calls to draw new Congressional maps that favor Republicans. Source
Illinois J.B. Pritzker is under fire after an illegal alien convicted of child sex abuse charges was let out of prison. Source
President Trump dispatched Sean Hannity to meet with Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman and pitch Fetterman on switching parties. See Details
President Trump expressed anger at Senate Republicans for refusing his call to eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act. Source
Tennessee lawmakers passed a new congressional map that creates a 9-0 Republican delegation. Source
President Trump displayed his control over the Republican Party by ousting a number of Indiana State Senators who refused his call to pass a new Congressional map. Find out More
The FBI raided the office of Virginia State Sen. L. Louise Lucas as part of a federal corruption and illegal marijuana sale probe See Details
U.S. News
The U.S. national debt crossed a historic threshold, surpassing 100% of gross domestic product for the first time since World War II, according to new data. Read More
Tanner Horner was sentenced to death in Texas after pleading guilty to the 2022 killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand following a package delivery at her home in Wise County. Read More
Police said an illegal alien confessed to murdering a neighbor as she took out the trash at her Long Island home. Prior to this murder, police allege the illegal alien also killed his roommate. See Details
President Trump hints at ‘very interesting’ revelations to come in the forthcoming Pentagon release of the UFO files. Read More
Ohio Congressman Max Miller’s ex-wife accused the lawmaker of beating and burning her. Miller denied all allegations. See Details
As Walmart prepares to remodel hundreds of stores, at least one location will eliminate self-checkout entirely amid concerns about theft. Several major retailers, including Target, Dollar General, and Five Below, have also scaled back self-checkout options in recent months. Source
Dolly Parton canceled her shows in Las Vegas due to long-running issues with kidney stones. Find out More
Two U.S. service members went missing after training exercises in Morocco. Source
A special forces veteran was found dead in an apparent suicide after a day-long manhunt to arrest him on charges of killing his wife. Find out More
Business
Coinbase announced it is cutting roughly 14% of its employees as the crypto exchange pivots toward AI-driven operations; CEO Brian Armstrong cited the need to compete in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Source
Warren Buffett expresses skepticism about the investing environment even as stocks surge. Read More
Apple iPhone users could receive $95 as part of a $250 million class action settlement stemming from a lawsuit alleging Apple made misleading claims about Siri’s AI capabilities. Read More
World News
The U.S. military destroyed six Iranian small boats and shot down missiles as well as drones after Iran launched another wave of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Source
President Trump reupped his criticism of Pope Leo over Leo’s opposition to the war with Iran ahead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip to the Vatican. Source
Spain prepares for evacuations as a cruise ship carrying passengers infected with the Hantavirus heads to the Canary Islands. Find out More
Health Officials are working to contain a Hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship located off the coast of West Africa. There are six confirmed cases with one death. Find out More
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is investigating well-timed bets on oil futures during the Iran War that led traders to rake in $7 billion in profits. The trades were executed minutes before President Trump announced delays in attacks and a ceasefire. Read More
Entertainment
Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni’s production companies reached a settlement in their legal dispute stemming from the production of the film It Ends With Us, releasing a joint statement described as amicable. A judge tossed most of Lively’s lawsuit accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment. See Details
Pop star Brittany Spears pled guilty to reckless driving after police arrested her for suspicion of driving under the influence. Spears received a sentence of 12 months’ probation and one day in jail. Source
Pop star Shakira drew a crowd of 2 million for a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Source
Streaming giant Amazon is reportedly considering rebooting Donald Trump’s show, The Apprentice, with Donald Trump Jr. as host, a role his father made famous. Find out More
The 2026 Tony Award nominations were announced Tuesday, with Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe and Neighbors actress Rose Byrne earning nods for their Broadway work. See Details
‘Thriller’ skyrockets to number 7 on the Billboard charts as the ‘Michael’ biopic soars towards a $1 billion worldwide box office gross. Read More
The Rolling Stones confirmed they will release a new studio album, marking another milestone for one of rock’s most enduring acts. Source
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ roared out of the gate to a $233 million opening weekend box office haul. Source
Sports
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, the two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner, was scratched from his scheduled Monday start and will undergo elbow surgery, a significant blow to the Tigers’ rotation. Detroit remains 18-17 on the season. Source
The NFLRA announced it will hold a ratification vote on a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL, a move that would secure labor peace between the league and its officials for years to come. Read More
Pro-wrestling legend Ric Flair took to social media to clarify his comments criticizing Los Angeles Lakers star Luca Doncic for sitting out his team’s loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semi-finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder. See Details
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel’s relationship with former Athletic reporter Diana Russini is under new scrutiny after a new report shows the two rented a boat while Russini was pregnant. Read More
The assault trial of wide receiver Stefon Diggs began Monday, with his attorney stating the alleged incident never occurred. The case has attracted widespread attention throughout the NFL offseason. Find out More
Off the Wall
A real-life WKRP radio station went on the air in Cincinnati. CBS aired the sitcom ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ for four seasons from 1978 to 1982. Source
A crazed motorist drove her car along the sidewalk to chase a boy riding his bike. Find out More
A male coyote completed the 2-mile swim to Alcarz Island, stunning biologists. See Details
Residents of British Columbia are trying to solve the mystery of an unidentified object seen floating slowly across the province’s night sky, sparking widespread speculation online. See Details
A Japanese gamer played Super Mario continuously for 60 hours straight, shattering the previous record. See Details
