Pete Hegseth unveils plans for new US military base, touts ‘testosterone testing’ for warriors in Pentagon speech: ‘No wimps, no radicals’

WASHINGTON — A fired-up Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveiled plans to construct the first new military base on US soil in over four decades and have state governors come before him on camera with “their best sales pitch.” Hegseth unveiled plans for the new base as part of six new initiatives during his culture war-heavy “State of the Force” address to a gathering of nearly many of the country’s enlisted military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. “We haven’t built a new base in this country in 40 years. That ends now,” Hegseth declared. “President Trump is…

Bill to limit stock trading in Congress is blocked by Senate Democrats

The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation placing new restrictions on stock trading by members of Congress, as Democrats refused to provide enough votes to advance the measure toward passage, arguing that it falls short of a full ban. By a vote of 53-47, the Senate halted a Republican drive…

Feds accuse 10 foreigners of illegal voting, registration fraud in Minnesota

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department announced charges Wednesday against 10 foreign nationals accused of illegally registering to vote and then casting ballots in Minnesota. Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters that illegal aliens from Brazil, Ghana and Liberia falsely claimed US citizenship to vote in the 2022 midterm elections, the…

Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei and husband used stuffed-animal ‘advisory council’ for workplace conflicts: report

Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei used stuffed animals to work through office problems, giving them names and personalities for “managerial role-playing,” according to a report. The sister of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and her husband Holden Karnofsky used the toys as a “personal advisory council,” according to the piece published Wednesday…

LaMelo Ball’s partner arrested on felony drug charges

Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball’s partner Ana Montana was arrested Monday on felony drug charges in North Carolina, according to booking records obtained by TMZ. The model, whose real name is Analicia Chaves, is facing charges of two felony counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or forgery, as…

How Ms. Rachel’s political activism is sparking pushback from parents

At first glance, Rachel Accurso, better known by her persona Ms. Rachel, looks like your typical toddler entertainer clad in denim overalls, a pink T-shirt, and a matching headband. However, Accurso has been at the center of political controversies, which heightened as she began talking about the situation in Gaza…

Scientists reveal how regular exercise reshapes the immune system at a cellular level

It’s well-known that regular exercise comes with health benefits, but exactly how those benefits manifest at the cellular level isn’t clear. Now, researchers have identified a series of changes in metabolism and the immune system that differentiate regular exercisers from people with sedentary lifestyles.The findings, published Sept. 18 in the…

Millions of cancer cases are linked to 5 common infections: study

It’s impossible to predict exactly who will and who won’t get cancer — but there are certainly factors that we know increase our risk, like family history and smoking. Also upping your odds? Certain illnesses. And they account for more cancer cases than you might think. A new study published…

Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch stepping down, will now lead Mattel

Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch announced Wednesday that he is stepping down after more than seven years on the job to join Mattel as its new chief executive. Lynch will remain on the board of the media conglomerate, which is home to publications like The New Yorker, Vogue, GQ and…

Don’t believe the Jaxson Dart questions behind J.J. McCarthy move

Some situations are layered in messaging and mystery, difficult to fully decipher. Some are not. Some situations are fairly obvious and transparent, and despite those who want to uncover some deep, convoluted meaning, are what they actually are. The reason the Giants traded for J.J. McCarthy is easy to figure…

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