Author: Justin M. Larson

Republican Sen. Mike Lee is facing criticism over his social media posts about the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband — with one Democratic senator calling the posts “reprehensible.”On Sunday night — a day after a masked gunman disguised as a police officer shot and killed Democratic State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark at their Minnesota home — the Utah Republican made posts referencing the attack and featuring images of Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shooting.The first post was captioned “This is what happens When Marxists don’t get their way” and the second says “Nightmare…

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Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldDonald Trump called for Tehran’s “unconditional surrender” in a series of bellicose comments that left the door open to the US joining Israeli strikes against Iran.The US president said his patience was “wearing thin” and boasted Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was an “easy target”, in a series of posts made a day after he left the G7 summit in Canada early to focus on the war.“We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for…

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New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested Tuesday at immigration court in Manhattan. Lander’s office said he was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while observing court, where he asked for a judicial warrant in a particular case.”While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE. This is still developing and we are monitoring the situation closely,” Lander’s campaign spokesperson, Dora Pekec, said in a statement.Video from the courthouse showed Lander being placed into handcuffs.”You don’t have the authority…

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Kajol lauded Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan for their professionalism and dedication on set. She acknowledged Salman Khan’s unparalleled stardom and consistent box office success, noting his unique mass appeal. Kajol is now preparing for her upcoming mythological horror film, Maa, while Salman Khan is set to appear in future action-packed films. Kajol recently opened up about her experiences working with Bollywood’s biggest superstars—Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Salman Khan. In a candid conversation, the actress reflected on the professionalism of Shah Rukh and Aamir, while also spotlighting Salman’s larger-than-life stardom, offering a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into her…

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From red and yellow to green, we often shop for fruits and veggies of these colors, as they are said to keep the heart, eyes, and metabolism healthy. Have you ever wondered what purple-colored foods do? For the unversed, they are a rich source of anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant responsible for the right hue. As per studies, they are said to help prevent and repair cellular damage caused by oxidative stress, reducing inflammation and protecting against chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Scroll down to find out 8 types of purple-colored foods and their…

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Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim put up a combined 241 on the board after early wickets put their side under pressure vs Sri Lanka (Image via AP /Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim forged a record-breaking fourth-wicket partnership of 247 runs, leading their team to a commanding position of 292-3 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. After choosing to bat first and facing early trouble at 45-3, the duo’s resilient partnership helped Bangladesh recover and establish control.The partnership between Shanto and Mushfiqur set…

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Sen. Alex Padilla, a California Democrat, became emotional as he spoke out on the Senate floor on Tuesday about being forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s news conference in Los Angeles last week.In lengthy remarks, Padilla choked up as he described being taken to the ground by law enforcement officers and handcuffed.”I pray you never have a moment like this,” Padilla said to his colleagues.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Source link

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Queer doulas are gaining recognition for providing inclusive care to LGBTQ+ individuals and couples during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. For one Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, couple, their doula made a huge difference in the birth of their daughter.”Family is everything to us,” Mary said.Mary and Marissa welcomed their youngest daughter with the help of doula Elizabeth Weinstein.”I identify as queer,” Weinstein said, “and so I really love being able to support other queer families in the community.” Doula Elizabeth Weinstein with the youngest child of Montgomery County couple Mary and Marissa CBS Philadelphia The Montgomery County couple said it was important to…

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Washington — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are looking to limit President Trump’s ability to order U.S. strikes on Iran amid its ongoing war with Israel, emphasizing that only Congress has the power to declare war under the Constitution.”This is not our war,” GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky said in a post on X Tuesday announcing that he had introduced a measure under the 1973 War Powers Resolution to block U.S. strikes. “Even if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution.”The Constitution grants Congress the sole power to declare war, and the extent…

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Red Apple Group chairman and CEO John Catsimatidis discusses how the prices of groceries and gasoline have fallen under President Donald Trump on ‘Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street.’ A popular American grocery store chain’s retail footprint will grow this year and beyond, thanks in part to customer demand.  Wegmans Food Markets has a location opening in Rockville, Maryland next week and another launching in Norwalk, Connecticut in July. The store in Norwalk, scheduled to debut July 23, will mark Wegmans’ first location in the Constitution State, according to the company.  Once those locations officially go live, they will bring the total…

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The Madras High Court has formally concluded a petition filed by Kollywood filmmaker Vetri Maaran concerning the certification of his latest production, Manushi. The court disposed of his plea following fresh submissions from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) during a recent hearing on June 17.About Madras HC’s recent orderAccording to Live Law, Justice N. Anand Venkatesh took note of the CBFC’s updated response, in which the board, through central government counsel A. Kumaraguru, clarified that specific edits had been proposed for the film. As a result, the court declared the current plea closed.Vetri Maaran had previously approached the…

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The name of the Pataudi Trophy was initially planned to be changed to the Tendulkar-Anderson trophy (Image via X/@cricketmoodcom & WisdenCricket) The England and Wales Cricket Board has decided to maintain the Pataudi legacy in India-England cricket by introducing a new Pataudi Medal for the winning captain of the upcoming five-Test series, following the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy to Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. The formal announcement, originally planned during the WTC final at Lord’s, was postponed due to the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.The decision to rename the trophy faced criticism from cricket veterans including former India captain Sunil Gavaskar.…

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The head of Britain’s biggest energy supplier has claimed his competitors oppose proposals for so-called postcode pricing because they financially benefit from the current system.Octopus Energy chief executive Greg Jackson told Sky News his business’s rivals were against customers being charged based on where they lived, rather than on a national basis, because they would lose out on profits. He said: “A very small number of companies that today get paid tens of millions, sometimes in a single day, to turn off wind farms and generate gas elsewhere, don’t like it.”The reason you’re seeing that kind of behaviour from the…

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