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Jenny Slate’s ‘Punchy’ Hèrmes Birkin Bag in It Ends with Us Had Its Own Security Guard on Set (Exclusive)
Jenny Slate makes an impact from the second she walks into Lily Bloom's in It Ends with Us. As Allysa, the actress, 42, is boisterous, funny, colorful and the perfect best friend. And she has a killer wardrobe. In her very first scene in the film, where she walks into the flower shop before Lily
Deputy who killed Sonya Massey to remain in jail, judge rules as Illinois sheriff says he will retire
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The former Illinois deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey last month will remain jailed, a judge ruled Friday, rejecting his request to be released to accommodate his medical needs, which include treatment for colon cancer. Also Friday, amid mounting pressure, Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell announced he would retire by Aug. 31
Trump Media reports $16 million loss for quarter as revenue falls
Trump Media, the social media company whose majority shareholder is former President Donald Trump, on Friday reported a net loss of more than $16 million for the most recent financial quarter, mostly due to legal expenses, as well as consulting and licensing expenses. Trump Media, which owns the Truth Social app often used by the former president, also reported that its
More disabled homeless veterans may qualify for subsidized housing
Following decades of grievances, the federal government on Thursday changed a policy that disqualified some disabled veterans from receiving subsidized housing. The new policy raises the limit on how much income a veteran can earn to qualify for housing assistance through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s supportive housing program. Before the adjustment
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here’s how to see shooting stars.
The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight Sunday and into the predawn hours Monday, giving skywatchers around the world a chance to enjoy one of the best shooting star displays of the year. The Perseids are usually one of the most anticipated skywatching events of the year because the shower tends to deliver a high
Ex-trucker awaiting trial in North Carolina murder is charged with suspected serial killings in California
A former long-haul trucker awaiting trial in the 1992 murder of a North Carolina woman was charged in the suspected serial killings of three more women in California more than four decades ago, authorities said Thursday. Warren Luther Alexander, 73, was charged with three counts of murder in connection with the 1977 strangulation deaths of
Harris talks up immigration plans at packed rally in battleground Arizona
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Vice President Kamala Harris made immigration a key component of her stump speech Friday night during a packed rally in a Phoenix suburb after making no mention of the topic during rallies this week in Michigan and Wisconsin. “We will move forward and take on the biggest issues facing our nation, for
Biden’s White House has tried to boost unions. The election could change that.
Joe Biden’s presidency has seen a flurry of labor actions from Detroit to Hollywood. What comes next could hinge on who gets to oversee labor relations after the election. The National Labor Relations Board — which polices unfair labor practices and mediates worker-management disputes — has become an aggressive union booster under Biden. While the
Cookies Recalled in 6 States With Allergy Warning
A tub of chocolate chip cookies has been pulled off shelves as it may pose a danger to those with milk allergies or sensitivities. Too Good Gourmet, based in San Lorenzo, California, has recalled Meijer Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip because the product contains undeclared milk. The recalled cookies were sold at Meijer stores in Michigan
The New Sports Coming to LA 2028 Olympics
The next 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles will feature several brand-new sports, as well as the return of some sports that haven't been included in decades. One sport making its debut as an optional sport is flag football, a limited-contact version of American football. The other will be squash, which will be played in