Author: Justin M. Larson

Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni examines ‘debanking’ claims and breaks down President Donald Trump’s feud with the Federal Reserve on ‘The Bottom Line.’ FIRST ON FOX: House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., is investigating whether federal actors played any role in “debanking” conservatives, widening his probe into alleged political discrimination by financial institutions. “The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is investigating the improper debanking of individuals and entities based on political viewpoints or involvement in certain industries such as cryptocurrency and blockchain,” Comer wrote to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.”Specifically, the Committee is…

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Anupamaa fame actor Sudhanshu Pandey, currently seen in the reality show The Traitors, has spoken openly about facing the casting couch in the film industry. In a recent interview with Gallata India, the actor shared a personal account of being propositioned early in his career.“Yes, I have faced the casting couch,” Sudhanshu admitted. “I have been offered work as a barter by a very renowned filmmaker who is now no more. God bless his soul, he was one of the greatest filmmakers. I was offered the role against a compromise.”‘I never worked to feed anyone’s ego’Despite the experience, Sudhanshu maintained…

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A new wellness trend called adult tummy time is making waves online as a simple, floor-based method to combat tech neck – the stiffness, pain, and poor posture caused by prolonged screen use. Inspired by infant development exercises, adult tummy time involves lying face-down, propped up on your elbows, to stretch the front of the body and strengthen the neck, shoulders, and spine. Physical therapists say this position can help counteract the harmful effects of slouching, reduce tension, and promote better spinal alignment. With millions of views on social media, the trend is gaining traction as a low-effort, equipment-free solution…

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Rafael Mariano Grossi was speaking to reporters in Austria following a briefing to the Government in Vienna.Israel began launching air and missile strikes against Iranian military and nuclear sites nearly two weeks ago, and the United States carried out surprise bombing raids on three Iranian uranium enrichment facilities this past weekend. A ceasefire between Iran and Israel, announced on social media by US President Donald Trump on Monday night, is fragile but holding. However, the extent of damage to Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile remains unclear.Iran says protective measures takenFollowing the initial attacks, Iran informed the IAEA that it would take “special…

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Social media influencer Brian Johnson, better known to millions of followers as “Liver King,” was arrested Tuesday evening at Austin’s Four Seasons Hotel after making threats against podcast host Joe Rogan on social media.The Austin Police Department took Johnson into custody around 6 p.m. after he posted a video challenging Rogan to a fight.”Man to man, I’m picking a fight with you,” Johnson had declared in an Instagram video posted Monday.Despite having no martial arts training, Johnson challenged Rogan, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, saying he would fight “whenever you’re ready.”Social media influencer Brian “Liver King” Johnson is seen…

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Luis Rubiales, the former president of Spain’s football federation, has lost an appeal against his sexual assault conviction. Rubiales was fined €10,800 (£9,206) in February for kissing captain Jenni Hermoso without her consent after Spain’s women’s team won the 2023 World Cup.A Spanish appeals court upheld the fine, and also dismissed a separate appeal from prosecutors, who had sought a retrial and pushed for a jail sentence.The incident – in which Rubiales grabbed Hermoso’s head and kissed her on the lips – triggered protests and calls for his resignation. He denied the sexual assault charge, describing the kiss as an…

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Behind the plans for Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center – CBS News Watch CBS News Florida plans to build an immigration detention center in the Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” state officials said. CBS News Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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A group is ending a 20-year search for a plane that crashed into Lake Michigan in 1950, killing all 58 people on board, after sweeping the vast body of water using sonar technology and even getting support from an acclaimed adventure writer.When Northwest Orient Flight 2501 crashed, it was the worst aviation disaster in U.S. history.Valerie van Heest, executive director of the Michigan Shipwreck Association, said she has mixed feelings about ending the search, which began in 2004.”It’s a hard thing to have to say because part of me feels like we have failed,” van Heest told The Detroit News,…

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Panelists Jacob Sonenshine, Andrew Barry and Elizabeth O’Brien discuss the top three topics for investors on ‘Barron’s Roundtable.’ Charlotte City Council in North Carolina voted Monday to remove Tesla from its list of approved vehicle manufacturers for municipal use, with one supportive member citing alleged “safety issues.” Councilwoman LaWana Mayfield, who led the effort, has favored such a move for weeks, according to WCNC.The 11-member board with nine Democrats voted 6-3 in favor of removing the Elon Musk-owned company from the list of more than a dozen approved vendors as the city seeks to purchase 45 electric vehicles. JONATHAN TURLEY…

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Priya Sachdev Kapur opened up about her painful first marriage to Vikram Chatwal, admitting she ignored early red flags. She revealed her ex-in-laws later apologized for not valuing her sacrifices. After a tough custody battle and divorce, Priya regained peace, saying controlling her inner voices changed her outlook on life. Priya Sachdev Kapur recently opened up about the emotional challenges she faced during her first marriage to American hotelier Vikram Chatwal. Her candid conversation on Kin and Kindness’s YouTube channel gained widespread attention shortly after the passing of her husband, Sunjay Kapur, who died in London on June 12 at…

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Are you a cat lover? Or do you want to have a pet that’s easy to care for and doesn’t need much of your attention, then cats are a perfect choice. But did you know that apart from the popular breeds to choose from, there are some that are both exotic and exclusive? Certain cat breeds command premium prices for reasons like rarity, unique looks, or hybrid genetics. Beyond their striking appearance, these cats often require special care and skilled breeding— factors that make them more costly than others. Here we list some of the most expensive cat breeds in…

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the Visual Journalism teamBBC NewsBBCFighting has raged in Ukraine since Russia launched a full-scale invasion more than three years ago. Russian forces have slowly expanded the amount of territory they control over the past year, mostly in the east of Ukraine, and have in recent weeks launched a barrage of air strikes on Kyiv and other cities.Here is a recap of recent significant events and the situation in Ukraine.Russia grinds forward in the eastIn eastern Ukraine, Moscow’s war machine has been churning mile by mile through the wide open fields of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions, surrounding and overwhelming villages…

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Top Justice Department official Emil Bove, who has been nominated for the federal appeals bench, testified before the Senate Wednesday that he never told department attorneys to ignore court orders, denying the account of a whistleblower.  Bove, a former criminal defense attorney who represented President Trump, rejected suggestions by Democrats that the claims of whistleblower, former Justice Department attorney Erez Reuveni, render him unfit to serve on the appeals court. His nomination has come under scrutiny after Reuveni said in a complaint made public Tuesday that in one meeting, Bove had used an expletive when saying the Trump administration might need…

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