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Dem senator swipes credit for bill he opposed amid heated reelection bid: ‘Disturbing pattern’
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia is facing Republican criticism after highlighting military construction and veterans’ affairs funding secured for the state, despite voting against the wider appropriations legislation containing those measures. The dispute has become part of his closely contested re-election campaign, with opponents arguing that he is taking credit for benefits from a…
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Retooled Version Of ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ Could Run For Another 10 Years At Sphere, James Dolan Says
Sphere founder James Dolan said its reworked immersive version of The Wizard of Oz could continue playing at the Las Vegas venue for another decade, citing the film’s broad appeal and strong demand. The claim matters because the production has become a major source of ticket and merchandise revenue as Sphere expands beyond concert residencies…
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Trump pushes F-35 sale to Turkey, but his own State Department says Erdoğan hasn’t met legal requirements
President Donald Trump is pressing for Turkey to be allowed to buy F-35 fighter jets, despite the State Department saying Ankara has not met the legal conditions for re-entering the programme. The dispute matters because it could affect NATO relations, US sanctions policy and the military balance in the Middle East. Turkey was removed from…
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Andy Cohen blasts GOP senators over Fauci grilling, claims they were ‘berating’ him over ‘imaginary crimes’
Bravo host Andy Cohen criticised Republican senators after Dr Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a Senate hearing. Cohen said the senators were “berating” Fauci over “imaginary crimes” and accused them of waging a war on science, framing the hearing as politically motivated. The article reports that Senator Bernie Moreno’s…
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Wu edges past Murphy into Shanghai semi-finals
World champion Wu Yize beat Shaun Murphy 6-5 to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals after a tense deciding frame. The victory matters because Wu, ranked fourth in the world, recovered from losing momentum and will now face Judd Trump for a place in the final. Wu led 3-1 but fell 5-4 behind before making his…
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Rand Paul panel to consider contempt vote against Fauci
Senator Rand Paul said his committee would vote on whether to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing into the COVID-19 pandemic. The move would heighten political and legal pressure on Fauci, although any contempt action would still face procedural and legal obstacles.…
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Space Force-backed mission does its best impression of Top Gun in orbit
A US Space Force-backed exercise has publicly demonstrated satellites pursuing, inspecting and evading each other in orbit, a capability with potential military uses in monitoring suspicious spacecraft near critical satellites. The Victus Haze mission involved True Anomaly’s Jackal satellite and Rocket Lab’s Puma satellite carrying out close approaches and mutual imaging before beginning repeated pursuit-and-evasion…
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Unbeaten leaders Brave beat bottom side Phoenix
Southern Brave maintained their unbeaten start in the women’s Hundred by beating bottom-placed Birmingham Phoenix by 24 runs at the Utilita Bowl. The victory strengthens Brave’s position at the top of the table, while Phoenix’s chase faltered after a promising opening partnership. Brave made 140-3, led by Maia Bouchier’s 45 and Lizelle Lee’s 43 in…
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FA raises minimum ban for racism and other forms of discrimination to 10 matches
The Football Association will raise the standard minimum suspension for racism and other discriminatory behaviour from six to 10 matches from the start of the new season. The move is intended to strengthen deterrence against conduct the FA says remains a problem throughout football, including at grassroots level. The rule applies to players and other…
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Marvel, ‘Star Wars’ and DC’s Biggest Fans Discuss Why Their Favorite Franchises Are Struggling: ‘I’m Still Waiting for “Blade”’
Fans at San Diego Comic-Con told Variety that Marvel, DC and “Star Wars” are struggling because recent releases have not always felt distinctive, consistent or satisfying enough for long-term audiences. Their views matter because these franchises have dominated blockbuster culture for years, yet are now finding it harder to translate fan loyalty into major cinema…