Inglewood, Calif. — Three months before Tom Brady gets roasted by critics as Fox Sports’ top NFL analyst, he took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach Sunday night during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix. And it’s safe to say after the one liners and jokes Brady heard during three hours of “The …
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The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court for violating a gag order for the 10th time, warning on Monday that future infractions could bring jail time. Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated his order on April 22 when he commented on the political makeup of the jury. “That jury …
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Washington — Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, said on Monday that he’ll seek reelection in November. The 82-year-old announced in a social media video that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate, saying serving in the upper chamber of Congress has been the “honor of my life,” while outlining a number of progressive priorities that remain. “Today …
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An Atlas 5 rocket carrying astronauts for the first time was fueled for blastoff Monday night to boost Boeing’s long-delayed Starliner crew ferry ship into orbit for its first piloted test flight. But trouble with a valve in the rocket’s upper stage forced mission managers to order a scrub just two hours before takeoff. It was a frustrating disappointment for …
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As a beginner investor, you may have heard that it’s wise to invest in gold. And that’s for good reason. Gold has a storied history as a safe investment asset and currency alternative that consumers, corporations and governments alike have leaned on throughout history. While gold has a meaningful home in most investment portfolios, it’s not necessarily the perfect asset …
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The timeline to replenish Social Security is being extended. The federal retirement program said Monday it may not need to cut benefits until 2035, one year later than previously forecast, because of stronger performance by the U.S. The new projection, from the Social Security Board of Trustees’ annual report,amounts to “good news” for the program’s 70 million beneficiaries, said Martin …
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Following disappointing reports for January, February and March, all eyes will turn to the Bureau of Labor Statistics next week to determine whether there’s been any success in lowering the inflation rate. Currently stuck at 3.5%, inflation is more than a full percentage point above the Federal Reserve’s target 2% goal. Inflation has not only resulted in interest rates hitting …
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Noelia Voigt, who was crowned Miss USA in 2023, unexpectedly stepped down on Monday and posted a message to social media urging people to prioritize theirmental health. In an Instagram post, the former Miss Utah USA said it was a tough decision. She said she knew that her resignation might come as a shock to many, but that she strongly …
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Between the high interest rates and extra fees that credit cards come with, it can be remarkably easy to find yourself facing issues with credit card debt. After all, if you’re carrying a credit card balance (or two) from month to month, just one minor hardship, whether it’s a job loss, medical issue or emergency home repair, can lead to …
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A U.S. Army sergeant stationed in Korea has been detained in Russia, accused of stealing from a woman, two Pentagon officials said Monday. Staff Sgt. Gordon D. Black was arrested on May 2 in Vladivostok. It is unclear how he got there but he was in the process of changing duty stations from Korea to Fort Cavazos (Ft. Hood) in …
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