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Kash Patel accused of giving bonuses to FBI loyalists

FBI Director Kash Patel has been accused of directing taxpayer-funded bonus payments to political allies at the agency, pulling from what Rep. Jamie Raskin calls his “personal slush fund.” Mr. Raskin, the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, launched…

Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'

Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show. Source link

Son of crypto-friendly senator raises $30 million for derivative exchange startup

Embracing crypto is seemingly turning into a family affair for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, whose 22-year-old son is reportedly planning to launch his own derivative exchange. Theodore Gillibrand, the son of the crypto-friendly New York Democrat, has reportedly raised $30 million…

Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire

Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast. Source link

Two injured after being struck by fallen display at Lincoln Memorial Plaza

A display put up at Lincoln Memorial Plaza toppled over Friday, striking and injuring two people. The U.S. Park Police said that the display fell over at around noon, according to WJLA-TV. Officials did not say how large the display…

Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say

The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a “Hamas sniper operative”, without providing evidence. Source link

D.L. Hughley calls White House UFC crowd ‘racists’ in social media tirade

Comedian D.L. Hughley took to social media this week to criticize attendees of the UFC Freedom 250 event held Sunday on the South Lawn of the White House, asserting in a series of Threads posts that racism underpinned the gathering…

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon

After Iran’s statement, a US Central Command spokesperson, Tim Hawkins, told media outlets that “traffic continues to flow”, with US forces “monitoring the situation to ensure this remains the case” and that “Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz”….

Three older hikers found dead in sizzling Grand Canyon

The National Park Service on Friday said three hikers died in two separate incidents at the Grand Canyon in Arizona, with officials believing heat-related illness caused the fatalities. On June 12, a 72-year-old man died on the South Kaibab Trail…

Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike

Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli strike. Source link