Washington — A federal judge in New York has granted a request from media organizations to make public the identities of three people who signed the bond for Rep. George Santos’ release after his indictment, but said their names should remain hidden for now to allow Santos to appeal. U.S. …
Read More »Jodie Comer on the impact of “Prima Facie”: “I think we were all really taken aback by it”
Jodie Comer is having a very good year. In April, she took home a prestigious Olivier Award for best actress in the play “Prima Facie.” One month later, she was also nominated for a best actress Tony for the same role on Broadway. When asked if she expected the impact …
Read More »“Armed and dangerous” inmate on the run after escape from Missouri jail; 6 others captured
Police in Barry County, Missouri are searching for an escaped inmate after seven prisoners staged a jailbreak on Thursday night, authorities said. According to CBS affiliate KOLR-TV, seven inmates escaped from the county’s jail early Friday morning. The prisoners allegedly assaulted two correctional officers to make their escape. The station …
Read More »Sean “Diddy” Combs sues liquor giant Diageo, accusing it of racism
Music producer and rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing spirits company Diageo, accusing it of neglecting their business agreement and failing to invest in his liquor brands because he is Black. The complaint, filed Wednesday with the New York Supreme Court, said that while Diageo publicly promotes itself as a …
Read More »Mass shootings take a toll on Americans’ mental health, even from a distance, experts say
When mass shootings make headlines, you may feel a range of emotions, from anxiety to fear or even a sense of numbness over yet another tragedy. You’re not alone. Experts say even from a distance, gun violence can take a toll on your mental health. “Even if you’re not a …
Read More »Suspect charged with shoving woman into moving New York City subway train
A man was arraigned Wednesday on charges of second-degree attempted murder and assault after allegedly shoving a woman into the path of a moving subway train in New York City over the weekend. Prosecutors say that Kamal Semrade, 39, shoved 35-year-old Emine Yilmaz into a train as it departed a …
Read More »Drugs — from cancer meds to children’s Tylenol — are in short supply in the U.S.
Nearly 300 medications are in short supply in the U.S., including chemotherapy drugs used to treat some types of cancer. A number of factors have contributed to the shortages, which have increased by nearly 30% between 2021 and 2022, according to a recent congressional report. Those include include manufacturing snags and …
Read More »Harry and Meghan’s taxi driver during paparazzi “car chase” says couple “looked very nervous”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle “looked very nervous” while trying to shake off photographers in New York City on Tuesday night, according to Sukhcharn Singh, a taxi driver who gave them a ride. “Meghan was scared, Harry was nervous,” Singh said. The couple claims they were in a …
Read More »With the end of Title 42, here are the U.S. benefits migrants can and can’t qualify for
The end of Title 42, the pandemic-era rule that allowed government authorities to turn away migrants seeking entry at the U.S.’ southern border, is raising questions about a possible increase in the number of people entering the country and the potential cost to taxpayers. So far, a spike in illegal border …
Read More »Dallas shooting: Ana Moreno killed while getting prom dress
A woman was killed in the crossfire of a shooting on a Dallas street as she and one of her daughters were on their way to get a prom dress, her family said. No suspects were in custody in the deadly shootout between two vehicles over Mother’s Day weekend, police …
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