A federal contracting officer and three businessmen pleaded guilty Thursday to participating in a $550 million bribery scheme involving the embattled US Agency for International Development (USAID). Roderick Watson, of Maryland, is alleged to have received bribes valued in excess of $1 million while working at USAID in exchange for using his position as a trusted overseer of taxpayer money to direct 14 prime federal contracts to two consulting companies, Apprio and Vistant. Watson, 57, pleaded guilty to bribery of a public official and faces up to 15 years in prison. He’s scheduled to be sentenced in October. As part…
The severity of Kodai Senga’s right hamstring injury was still unclear to Mets officials late Friday afternoon, but the team had already moved ahead in filling his rotation spot. Paul Blackburn, the team’s de facto sixth starter, will shift from the bullpen to start Wednesday in Atlanta, according to manager…
Southern Charm alum Jennifer Snowden is asking for prayers for her 8-year-old son, Ascher. Snowden, 43, shared a photo via her Instagram Story of Ascher laying in a hospital bed on Thursday, June 12, writing, “Monitoring his brain activity. Please pray that he wakes up soon. Thank y’all. I didn’t…
WASHINGTON, D.C. & DES MOINES — Iowa lawmakers are weighing in on the Israeli strikes on Iran.Senator Chuck Grassley saying, “Israel acted to protect itself, but its action helps protect the U.S. because Iran says ‘death to Israel, death to America.'”Senator Joni Ernst, co-chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus, released…
It appears that the group of American voters who have shifted in large numbers from Democrats to Republicans in recent years on the combustible issue of immigration are actually the nation’s immigrants themselves.A look at pre- and post-election surveys from the 2020 and 2024 cycles indicates a 49-point swing by…
INRE Dave Pierson’s Elections Letter June 8, I would refer him (and others who believe as he does that there is “simply no evidence to support” large, serious examples of real and potential fraud inducing actions/inactions by election officials at all levels of governments in America) to the conservative, non-partisan…
Ram admitted it screwed up by killing a legacy American-made engine known for its raw power — and is revved up to bring it back after facing major backlash. The automaker had discontinued the beloved HEMI V-8 engine from its 2025 Ram trucks as part of a “woke” pivot by…
Chris Kreider’s becoming a cap casualty was not the way anyone would’ve liked to see the 13-year Ranger go, but it was a decision the organization deemed necessary to set itself up for an important offseason. The Blueshirts wanted to execute the trade early to ensure cap flexibility and cost…
The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.Kamala Harris’s campaign thought it knew exactly how to beat Donald Trump. With just weeks left before Election Day, it…
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Sam Rockwell may have quit his gig playing a Navy Seal in Demi Moore’s infamous 1997 drama G.I. Jane, but he was treated to one heck of a night out before he left. In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday, the White Lotus star recalled how Moore put together…
Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce might have had an inkling that their mother, Donna Kelce, would soon be making her way to the Traitors castle. Hours before Peacock confirmed that Donna was among the potential Faithfuls and Traitors for its star-studded fourth season, the brothers’ “New Heights” X account subtly…
Ohio Senator JD Vance and his wife Usha look out from the side curtains as they arrive on stage for him to deliver remarks during a rally at Liberty High School on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_ImagesAttendees shout “4 more years” as President Joe…
WASHINGTON — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz astoundingly claimed Friday that one nation may have the “moral authority” to de-escalate the conflict between Iran and Israel after the Jewish state carried out airstrikes on Tehran’s nuclear facilities and eliminated key military leaders. “It might be the Chinese,” Walz suggested to ex-Biden…
President Trump’s military parade this weekend is expected to be a costly display of pomp and circumstance – and it’s being bankrolled by some major Big Tech giants. Oracle, Lockheed Martin, Palantir, Coinbase and Amazon have recently donated to America250, the nonprofit raising funds for the nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary, the…
Anker Innovations is recalling more than 1.1 million power banks after some users reported fires and explosions. The company said a problem could potentially make the lithium-ion battery within some of its Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks overheat “leading to melting of plastic components, smoke, and fire hazards.” The recall,…
A lawsuit disputing the results of the 2024 election has moved forward after it was revealed that former Vice President Kamala Harris received no votes a New York state district.A seminal case calling the results of the presidential race as well as state senate races into question has advanced. The…
A legal case questioning the accuracy of the 2024 election is moving forward.SMART Legislation, the action arm of SMART Elections, a nonpartisan watchdog group, filed the lawsuit over voting discrepancies in Rockland County, New York.Judge Rachel Tanguay of the New York Supreme Court ruled in open court in May that…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have kept a low profile ever since Super Bowl LIX in February 2025. While some fans feared that this was a sign of relationship problems for the beloved couple, a source exclusively confirmed to Us Weekly that their break from the spotlight is by design.…
Editor’s Note: This is the first story in weeklong coverage of the 80th Miss West Virginia pageant that will take place Saturday evening. We express our appreciation to Candy Reid for sharing so much beneficial information.The Miss America Pageant began in 1921 as a clever way to keep tourists in…
NEED TO KNOWThe original Spaceballs was released in 1987A sequel titled Spaceballs 2 was announced in June 2024The movie will feature returning cast members and new faces, like Josh Gad and Keke PalmerSpaceballs 2 has officially found its Lone Starr and Dark Helmet — once again.On June 12, Amazon MGM…
In early June 2025, videos online claimed a lawsuit was challenging the results of the 2024 general election in Rockland County, New York, with some people suggesting it could have ripple effects across the country. An advocacy group, a U.S. Senate candidate and two voters in Rockland County did file…
WASHINGTON — President Trump suggested Friday that he has not given up on reaching a revised nuclear agreement with Iran, despite Israel’s spectacular attack targeting the Islamic Republic’s military and enrichment facilities hours earlier. “Maybe now they will negotiate seriously,” the president told Axios in a brief interview following a…
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Anne Wojcicki is set to regain control of 23andMe after a nonprofit she controls topped Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ bid for the DNA-testing company for $305 million as part of a bankruptcy auction. Last month, Regeneron agreed to buy the firm for $256 million, topping a $146 million bid from Wojcicki and TTAM Research Institute.…
Humans have unique breathing patterns that can be used to identify and distinguish individuals, a new study has found.In the work, published Thursday (June 12) in the journal Current Biology, researchers could use an algorithm to identify individuals based on these distinct “respiratory fingerprints” nearly 97% of the time. The…
Cody Decker is still harboring some resentment for Stephen A. Smith as the ESPN showman went on to target another NBA star. In June, Smith announced a multi-year agreement with SiriusXM to be a part of two new radio shows, which immediately led to the firing of Decker and co-host…
NEED TO KNOWSam Rockwell was cast in the 1997 action film G.I. Jane, but ultimately dropped out before filming beganRockwell said in an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live that the training to portray a Navy SEAL was so intense he ultimately decided against the partWhile he didn’t stay for filming,…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Dakota Johnson just reminded Us that when done right, minimalist dressing can do all the heavy lifting. For her Materialists press run, she’s been stepping out in simple yet stunning…
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The Supreme Court of Georgia struck down four of seven election rules that were approved before the 2024 general election by the Republican-led state election board. In a unanimous ruling, the court also validated one of the seven rules and sent the remaining two…
President Donald Trump’s birthday will coincide with a massive military parade in DC on June 14, making Trump’s military parade dreams are coming true.While fears of a military parade cancellation has stoked confusion due to weather woes, Trump said on June 12 the parade is on and any impending rain…
Two U.S. congressmen from West Texas have partnered to urge the U.S. Senate to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill quickly.Last week, House Reps. Jodey Arrington, R-Lubbock, and August Pfluger, R-San Angelo, called their Senate counterparts to pass the President Trump-endorsed reconciliation bill.Others are reading: Arrington reflects on wins, potential…
McDonald’s has settled a $10 billion lawsuit by the media entrepreneur Byron Allen challenging the fast-food chain’s alleged refusal to advertise with black-owned media. Friday’s settlement between McDonald’s and two of Allen’s companies, Entertainment Studios Networks and the Weather Group, averts a scheduled July 15 trial in Los Angeles federal court. It also…
Astronomers have discovered that the “dark sides” of Uranus’ largest moons aren’t where they originally thought — and in some cases are on the complete opposite sides of the icy satellites than expected.Uranus has 28 confirmed moons, including five major moons. The closest of these large satellites is Miranda, followed…
Washington — President Trump plans to go the Iowa State Fairgrounds this summer, according to sources familiar with the plan, revisiting a presidential campaign site in a state that helped deliver his return to the White House.Dates were still being discussed for Mr. Trump’s visit, seen as an effort to…
The spotted lanternfly might be the least of your worries this summer. Experts are sounding the alarm about the Asian needle ant — a tiny but dangerous insect moving across the US whose sting can lead to severe and even deadly reactions. As Americans flock outdoors to soak up the…
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Erika Jayne is clearing the air about the swirling rumors that she had a fling with Summer House star Jesse Solomon. “First of all, no, the alleged hookup would have taken place, they said at Watch What Happens Live in New York City after upfronts,” Erika, 53, said on the…
Former CNN host Don Lemon agreed with comedian Kathy Griffin on his show Tuesday that “something was off” with the 2024 election and that it might have been rigged by Republicans.At the end of “The Don Lemon Show” episode, Griffin brought up the idea as her “tin foil hat moment,”…
A pair of lefty mayoral hopefuls — Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander — have cross endorsed each other in a last-ditch attempt to take down frontrunner Andrew Cuomo. The new coalition comes a day before early voting is set to start and just 11 days before the primary as the…
NEED TO KNOWMar-a-Lago insiders speak with PEOPLE about President Donald Trump’s relationship with Elon Musk, and how often the pair visited the Palm Beach, Fla., estate as their friendship privately took a turn.While the feud between the president and his former top adviser went public in recent weeks, sources tell…
Several China state-backed firms – including the country’s largest shipping company – are reportedly in talks to join a stalled $19 billion deal for 43 global ports, including two along the Panama Canal. China’s Cosco Shipping Corp. has held discussions about partnering with a global consortium headed by Italian billionaire…
Iron deficiency during pregnancy can cause a male mouse embryo to develop female features, a new study reveals.The low iron disrupts the activation of a key gene that spurs the development of male sex organs. This causes embryos with XY chromosomes — the most common combination seen in males —…
New Jersey officials are currently looking for four detainees who escaped from the Delaney Hall immigrant detention facility in Newark, the Department of Homeland Security told USA TODAY.”DHS has become aware of 4 detainees at the privately held Delaney Hall Detention Facility escaping,” officials said. “Additional law enforcement partners have…
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