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New York Rail Tunnel Project 2026: Major Funding Victory After Court Ruling

New York rail tunnel project funding has been restored after a federal judge ordered the release of previously frozen federal funds, clearing a major hurdle for the $16 billion...

Who Was Alex Pretti? ICU Nurse Killed by Federal Agents in Minneapolis, With Witnesses Saying He Didn’t Brandish a Gun

Key Takeaways: Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was killed during a federal immigration...

Real-Life Doublethink: Lessons from 1984

Key Takeaways Our own eyes and ears often tell the truth more clearly than...

Trump EPA Plan Drops Value on Lives Saved

Key Takeaways • The EPA plans to stop putting a dollar value on lives saved...

Is This Really a Congressional Stock Trading Ban?

Key Takeaways • House Republicans introduced a bill they call a congressional stock trading ban. •...

Gen V and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Actor Chance Perdomo Dies in Motorcycle Accident

  Key Takeaways: - Chance Perdomo, a prime actor in shows like "Gen V" and "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," died tragically in a lone motorcycle accident. - The second season production of "Gen V" is delayed due to Perdomo's untimely death. - Perdomo was a British-American actor raised in Southampton, England, but initially...

Love is Blind’s Jimmy Presnell’s Secret Love Quadrangle Exposed

Key Takeaways: - Jimmy Presnell, a participant on Netflix's "Love Is Blind," also dated Brittany Mills alongside being engaged to Chelsea Blackwell and dating Jessica Vestal. - Brittany Mills revealed the unknown relationship on the “De-Influencing” podcast. - Despite the romantic entanglement, Brittany and Kenneth Gorham's failed engagement didn't air. - Brittany finds...

Love Is Blind’s Jimmy Presnell’s Romantic Intrigue Deepens with Revelation of Another Fling

Key takeaways: - Netflix's "Love Is Blind" season 6 star Jimmy Presnell simultaneously dated Brittany Mills and Chelsea Blackwell. - Brittany Mills unveiled the unseen relationship she had with Presnell during the "De-Influencing" podcast. - Despite the initial connection with Jimmy, Mills found her then-fiancé, Kenneth Gorham, better suited to her needs. -...

Kelsey Anderson Talks About Possibility of Her Dad Being the “Golden Bachelor”

Key Takeaways: - Kelsey Anderson, fiancée of “Bachelor” star Joey Graziadei, talks about her widower father possibly being the next "Golden Bachelor." - The "Golden Bachelor" series is a senior citizen-centric spinoff, with production confirmed for 2024. - Mark Anderson, Kelsey’s father, received considerable attention and love from fans, overwhelming him. - Kelsey...

Mauricio Umansky Denies Holding Hands with Emma Slater in Controversial Photo

Key Takeaways: - Mauricio Umansky denies holding hands with Emma Slater in a paparazzi photo taken during their time on DWTS. - Umansky clarifies that Slater is a close friend and that they shared an emotional journey on the show. - The Agency founder admits having lied when the photo emerged, leading...

Mississippi Teen Charged as Adult in Mother’s Shooting Death

Key Takeaways - Carly Madison Gregg, 14, accused of fatally shooting her mother, Ashley Smylie, a math teacher in Mississippi. - Gregg will stand trial as an adult. - The teen also allegedly shot her stepfather, who survived the ordeal. - Tributes have poured in describing Smylie as a devoted mother, a gifted...

Oregon Pioneers Landmark Right to Repair Law to Boost Consumer Freedom

Key Takeaways: - Oregon's new law, the Right to Repair Act, prohibits 'parts pairing' or encryption-based part verification schemes. - Manufacturers are obliged to offer the same tools, parts, and documentation to third-party repair shops and individuals. - The state joins New York, California, and Minnesota in championing repair rights. - The law...

Disney, Florida Reach Agreement on Theme Park Governance after ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Dispute

Key Takeaways: - Disney and Florida have resolved a dispute over the governance of Disney properties. - The issue sparked when Disney opposed Florida's "Don’t Say Gay" bill. - Roger DeSantis retaliated by dissolving Disney's self-governance around its theme parks. - Both sides have now agreed to an accord on how Disney's properties...

Fans Dispute Scheana Shay’s DWTS Casting Claims

Key Takeaways: - Scheana Shay alleges she was almost cast in DWTS Season 32, a claim disputed by fans. - Her accusations came to light after being passed over for co-star Ariana Madix in a "Vanderpump Rules" episode. - Fans on Reddit suggested that Shay misunderstood the casting process for DWTS. - The...

Jenn Tran Makes History as First Asian Lead for ‘The Bachelorette’

Key Takeaways: - Jenn Tran, a 25-year-old Vietnamese-American, is set to star in the 21st season of "The Bachelorette." - Tran makes history as the first Asian lead of this ABC dating competition franchise. - The announcement was made by “The Bachelor” host, Jesse Palmer, on Monday night’s “After the Final Rose”...

“Happy Gilmore” Sequel in Development, Revealed by Shooter McGavin Star

Key takeaways: - Adam Sandler is reportedly working on a sequel to his hit 1996 comedy "Happy Gilmore" - Actor Christopher McDonald, aka Shooter McGavin, dropped hints about the film project during an interview - The sequel seems to be underworks for Netflix, adding to Sandler's growing portfolio on the platform - McDonald...

Top Education Official Carolyne Quintana Exits as NYC DOE Undergoes Division Restructuring

Key Takeaways: - Carolyne Quintana, deputy chancellor of teaching and learning, is leaving the Department of Education at the end of this school year. - Quintana's division, overseeing approximately 2,000 staff, will be dissolved in a major shakeup. - Despite the division dissolution, no layoffs are expected, confirmed by an internal memo. -...

SpaceX’s Starship May Eclipse Market Magnetism of Small Satellite Launch Providers

Key Takeaways: - SpaceX's Starship may threaten the marketability of small satellite launch providers. - Starship's attractive capability to carry over 100 metric tons of payload into low-Earth orbit may shift customer preferences. - The cost-effectiveness of aggregating numerous small satellites on Starship may potentially influence customers to opt for larger satellites...

Mets Owner’s Foundation Donates Record $116.2 Million to LaGuardia Community College

Key Takeaways: - Steve Cohen's foundation, the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, gives a massive donation of $116.2 million to LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City. - The donation is slated for a new workforce development center at the community college — a record-shattering gift for any community college in...

U.S Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple Inc.

Key Takeaways: * The U.S. Justice Department files a lawsuit against Apple alleging illegal monopoly practices. * The lawsuit seeks to stop Apple's undermining of competitive technologies and monopolistic contract terms. * The action also aims to promote increased competition and innovation in technology. * Apple rejects the allegations, asserting it will aggressively...

Travis Kelce’s Impersonation of ‘Love is Blind’ Star Chelsea Blackwell Causes Stir

Key Takeaways: - Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce urged brother Jason to watch "Love is Blind," specifically Chelsea Blackwell. - Kelce referred to the show as the "worst trash ever" but also "so good." - He impersonated Chelsea in jest, referring to her as "clingy," an issue raised by her fiancé on...

Margot Robbie Teams up With Loki Director for New “The Sims” Movie

Key Takeaways: - Margot Robbie's LuckyChap will produce a movie based on "The Sims" franchise. - The film will be directed by Kate Herron of "Loki" fame and written by "Run Toward Them" co-writer Briony Redman. - Electronic Arts, the game's publisher, and Vertigo Entertainment will produce the film together. - The plot...

Mauricio Umansky Addresses The “Unfair” Comparison Between Shows Covering His Separation

Key Takeaways: - Mauricio Umansky believes it's unfair to compare the attention the separation from his wife, Kyle Richards, is getting on his show and on hers. - Insiders leaked the news of Umansky and Richard’s separation. - Both Netflix's 'Buying Beverly Hills' and Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' will...

Judge Refrains from Sanctioning Michael Cohen and Lawyer Despite Fake Citations in Court Filing

Key Takeaways: - No sanctions are imposed on Michael Cohen and his attorney by the Federal judge for including false citations in a court filing. - Attorney David M. Schwartz included non-existent case citations provided by Cohen in a court brief submitted late last year. - A request for early termination of...

General Motors’ OnStar Connected-Car Service Sparks Insurance Controversy

Key Takeaways: - General Motors' OnStar connected-car service, Smart Driver, is causing issues for some drivers trying to get insurance. - This service tracks and rates driving behavior, which insurers may use to determine policy rates. - One driver is currently suing over the data sharing issue, which could inspire more. General Motors...

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