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Leaders of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) on Wednesday called on Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) to resign, as the House Ethics Committee probes abuse allegations levied against him by his ex-wife. DWC Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (N.M.) and Vice Chairs Hillary Scholten (Mich.) and Emilia Sykes (Ohio) called…
Peacock has renewed "The Five Star Weekend" for a second season, after the drama became the streamer's most-watched scripted series ever in terms of overall reach. Based on Elin Hilderbrand's 2023 novel, the series stars Jennifer Garner as a grieving cook and author who invites friends from different…
During an appearance on the latest episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis once again spoke about the new look he recently debuted, having cut off all of his long, luscious locks in favor of a super-short, cropped hairdo. Phil said…
Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer as they look to keep the Brazil winger at the Bernabeu.
Ring has discounted two of its most popular video doorbells, offering shoppers a rare opportunity to buy well-equipped home security devices well below their usual retail price. The deals matter because they bring the Wired Doorbell Pro and Battery Doorbell Plus close to their all-time lows from Amazon's…
AstraZeneca's rumoured $400bn (£300bn) takeover of US rival Bristol Myers Squibb appears to have been dropped almost as quickly as it emerged, leaving shareholders none the wiser about what was actually discussed. Neither company has explained the talks, so it's unclear whether this was a tentative approach or…
“There has been a big focus on illegal gambling alongside other criminality such as drug supply and motoring offences”
Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges has signed with talent agency CAA for US representation, following his North American touring debut last year. The move comes after he performed to more than 40,000 fans across the US and Canada, culminating in a sold-out show at New York's Beacon Theatre, marking…
US Customs and Border Protection is seeking to hire private investigators to trace deported immigrants and other people who have left the United States, in order to pursue them for unpaid government fines. The contracts, covering Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala with scope to expand elsewhere, would have contractors…
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist state assemblywoman, has walked back her past support for defunding the police, telling a podcast interviewer she is "serious about public safety" instead. The reversal comes as she faces scrutiny over a string of past left-wing positions, including calls to…