Adams Taps Close Associate for Top Public Safety Job

The deputy police commissioner, Kaz Daughtry, replaces Chauncey Parker, a veteran prosecutor and law enforcement administrator who announced his resignation amid City Hall turmoil.

5 Factors That May Shape Hochul’s Decision on Adams’s Fate

Amid increasing calls to remove Mayor Eric Adams from office, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York is weighing a complicated set of considerations.

Brazil Charges Bolsonaro With Attempting a Coup

Brazil’s attorney general charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with trying to overturn the vote. He now faces potential arrest.

Trump’s Pivot Toward Putin’s Russia Upends Generations of U.S. Policy

As peace talks opened in Saudi Arabia, President Trump made clear that the days of isolating Russia are over and suggested that Ukraine was to blame for being invaded.

JFK Library in Boston Temporarily Closed After DOGE Cuts, Kennedy Family Says

The cuts affected five probationary employees, a relative said. The Trump administration has targeted such workers for firing across the federal government.

DOGE Claimed It Saved $8 Billion in One Contract. It Was Actually $8 Million.

The biggest single line item on the website of Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team appears to include an error.

Congrats, You Did The Thing — Here Are 36 Things To Reward Yourself With That Are Actually Super Useful

The best little treat of all is one you use (and love) all the time.

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Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

A longtime Wall Street executive, Mr. Lutnick will take on a broad portfolio that includes defending U.S. business interests and overseeing restrictions on technology exports.

This "Pretty Woman" Star Nearly Turned Down The Role, And I'm Astonished

Thank goodness they changed their mind.

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Banksy painting owned by a Blink-182 member is up for auction

‘Crude Oil (Vettriano)’ is being sold in London next month from the collection of Mark Hoppus of Blink-182, who sees Banksy as a kindred spirit.

A painting by street artist Banksy with an environmental message and an estimate of up to 5 million pounds ($6.3 million) is going up for auction, with some of the proceeds helping victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.

Addresses, earnings, medical records of Americans could be in DOGEs hands soon

After aggressively seeking access to the Treasury Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has its sights set on the Social Security administration, with the SSA’s top official abruptly resigning after refusing DOGE access to the agency’s data trove on millions of Americans.

Former SSA acting commissioner Michelle King left the agency this weekend after more than 30 years of employment there....

Cobra Kais Ralph Macchio reveals his ultimate Karate Kid top 5 fighters list

We had Cobra Kai star, Ralph Macchio, go through a list of fighters from the entire Karate Kid saga and pick his top 5 fighters of all-time. Some of his picks surprised us.

The entire Cobra Kai series is currently streaming only on Netflix. 

Instagram is testing a private downvote button for comments

Did you notice what looks like a dislike button next to comments on your Instagram account? You're not the only one, but you are one of a select few.

Instagram is testing a new feature that would allow users to downrank comments that they don't like, be it because they're negative, harmful, or maybe just because they disagree with them, Social Media Today spotted. Instagram head Adam Mosseri said in a post on Threads that the downrank button "gives people a private way to signal that they...

Which Trending Book Series Should You Read Next?

Adding these all to Goodreads right now.

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Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know

At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not airtight.

"I'd Be F—ing Traumatized! This Is So Twisted And Wrong": Parents Everywhere Are Losing It After Kids Were Sent Home Crying All Because Of One Mom's Decision At Her Daughter's Birthday Party

"Once we got back into the car, she just started bawling..."

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Zelensky Lashes Out at Trump for Excluding Ukrainians From Peace Talks

Left out of a meeting between American and Saudi officials, the Ukrainian leader also canceled a trip to Riyadh.

How does hip bend and arm length affect 2025 NFL Draft offensive line prospects?

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How do we address the guys that just don’t really fit positional norms in this year’s draft?

Every year when draft season rolls around, we see a few guys that most people know are incredibly talented, but due to physical limitations they’re viewed as positional outliers.

Tennessee Titans’ guard Peter Skoronski entered the NFL Draft as a tackle, but due to sub-33-inch arms he was moved inside to guard, where he’s had...

Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who's Legally Running DOGE

Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US Doge Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.

Mets' Cohen blows through budget, wants winner

Mets owner Steve Cohen wants a winner, but says excessive spending isn't "the most optimal way to run a team" and would like to see the farm system produce talent.