On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for new elections in Israel to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, criticizing Netanyahu’s leadership. Schumer, D-N.Y., the highest-ranking Jewish official in the U.S. ever, said in remarks on the Senate floor that “the Netanyahu coalition no longer fits the needs of Israel after Oct. 7.” He charged …
Monthly Archives: March 2024
SpaceX loses Starship rocket during reentry after successful launch into orbit on test flight
A SpaceX Starship rocket was launched successfully on its third test flight from the Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, before losing contact on reentry over the Indian Ocean, likely breaking apart. The test flight occurred on SpaceX’s 22nd anniversary, according to a livestream. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk hailed its entry into space, writing on …
Eugene Levy joins cast of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 4
Eugene Levy will appear in Season 4 of “Only Murders in the Building” at Hulu in a recurring role, joining previously announced Season 4 cast members Eva Longoria and Molly Shannon in the comedy series, alongside leads Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. Meryl Streep is also set to reprise her role from Season …
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Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik to return for ‘Young Sheldon’ series finale
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik will reprise their roles as Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler in the series finale of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ prequel series, ‘Young Sheldon.’ Parsons, who executive produces and provides voiceover for ‘Young Sheldon’, and Bialik last appeared onscreen together in the May 2019 series finale of The Big Bang …
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House passes legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S; sending it to the Senate
The House on Wednesday passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S., alleging that the China-based video-sharing app is a national security threat. The House fast-tracked the legislation, known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, by bringing it up under a procedure that required the support of two-thirds of members …
Hunter Biden declines House Republicans’ invitation to testify publicly
Attorneys for Hunter Biden told lawmakers on Wednesday that President Joe Biden’s son will not attend a public hearing on the House impeachment inquiry into his father that is scheduled for next week. Abbe Lowell, Hunter Biden’s attorney, wrote in a letter to House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., that his client …
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Olivia Munn reveals breast cancer diagnosis, underwent double mastectomy
Olivia Munn, 43, revealed on social media that she has been privately battling breast cancer, and underwent a double mastectomy last year. Munn posted a series of photos and videos on Instagram from when she was undergoing treatment in the hospital after learning of her diagnosis, with the short caption: “I was diagnosed with breast …
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CBS developing first Black daytime soap opera in 35 years, ‘The Gates’
CBS, in partnership with civil rights organization NAACP, announced the development of “The Gates,” a soap centered on a wealthy Black family living in a posh, gated community. The network currently airs the long-running daytime soaps The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful ‘The Gates’ will be written by Emmy winner …
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Special Counsel Robert Hur testifies at House hearing today on Biden documents probe
Former special counsel Robert Hur, who led the yearlong probe into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents, testified Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee. Lawmakers in both parties have heavily criticized Hur’s report that ultimately vindicated the president, but included some highly critical conclusions. Hur was previously nominated by then-President Donald Trump as U.S. …
Rep. Ken Buck to leave Congress next week, further narrowing GOP majority
Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., announced Tuesday he will be leaving Congress at the end of next week. Buck had previously announced he would not be seeking reelection. Buck said in a statement: “Today I am announcing that I will depart Congress at the end of next week. I look forward to staying involved in our …
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