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Judge rules Ohio law that keeps cities from banning flavored tobacco is unconstitutional
Ohio law that keeps cities from banning flavored tobacco ruled unconstitutional.
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Will Sean 'Diddy' Combs' apology help embattled star? Some see hypocrisy behind his words
After a shocking video emerged Friday showing Combs attacking Ventura in 2016, he posted a video Sunday admitting to the violence and apologizing.
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Mayor defends NYPD response after officers seen punching pro-Palestinian protesters
New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended the police department’s response to a pro-Palestinian street demonstration in Brooklyn over the weekend, calling video of officers repeatedly punching men lying prone on the ground an “isolated incident.”
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NYC crime wave continues with 21,000-plus shoplifting complaints for 2024 so far, all thanks to lefty Dems
Shoplifting is up 5% over last year, part of the NYC crime wave. Thank lefty Dems like Carl Heastie.
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California-Mexico border hit by second earthquake swarm in a week. What is going on?
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck at 5:17 a.m. Monday near an active swarm of smaller quakes that began Saturday. A separate swarm of quakes occurred a week ago.
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Demi Moore Talks Explosive Full-Frontal Nudity at Cannes
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesDemi Moore’s graphic body horror movie The Substance has made a huge splash at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Winning a reportedly raucous 11-minute standing ovation and plenty of raves from critics—as well as a handful of winces from queasier audiences—The Substance has been called an “instant classic.” A good handful of that talk has been about the film’s explosive full-frontal nudity, which Moore spoke more about at the film’s post-premiere press conference.Revenge director Coralie Fargeat’s new film follows Elisabeth Sparkle (Moore), a washed-up actress who gets fired from a TV network after being deemed “too old.” Following her firing, Elisabeth is invited to a new program called “The Substance,” which allows aging actresses to become their younger selves again. Moore’s figure transforms into that of Margaret Qualley—although she must frequently hibernate to keep her young body available for movie shoots.There’s plenty of shock value in The Substance, early viewers have reported. For example: One of the first-look stills from the film features a woman’s back being stapled together. Described by Variety as Cronenbergian, The Substance also features Moore and co-star Qualley nude, which became an important topic at Monday’s press conference about the film.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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OpenAI pauses ChatGPT voice that sounds like Scarlett Johansson
Johansson, who portrayed the voice of a computer program in 'Her,' was not behind OpenAI's 'Sky' voice assistant. Another actor provided the voice, OpenAI said.
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Target to slash prices on 5,000 frequently bought items to lure inflation-weary customers
Shoppers who flock to Target will end up paying less for products such as milk, meat, bread, soda, fresh fruit and vegetables, according to the firm.
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Teen claims he’s tripped on ayahuasca 4 times — with his parents’ blessing: ‘I transcended into a final portal’
"I was in the infinite cosmos, and it was like, wow, this is my home. My soul is home," the 15-year-old revealed.
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‘Yellowstone’ Update: Season 5, Part 2 Currently Filming In Montana
The series is slated for a November return.
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Dog food sold by Walmart recalled as it may contain metal pieces
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
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Top Democrat calls for Biden to replace FDIC chairman to fix agency’s ‘toxic culture’
Up until Monday, no Democrats had called for Gruenberg’s replacement, although several came very close to doing so in their own statements.
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‘Doesn’t make sense’: Family shocked by daughter’s detainment in Turks and Caicos after having ammo in suitcase
A Florida family is searching for answers after their daughter was detained in Turks and Caicos for having ammunition in her suitcase — something her loved ones say "doesn't make a whole lot of sense."
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Jordan Klepper Gets John Bolton to Agree Trump’s a ‘F*cking Moron’
Comedy Central/screengrabFor his latest “Fingers the Pulse” special on Comedy Central, airing Monday, May 20 at 11:30 p.m. ET, The Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper turns his eye toward Russia. But instead of traveling to Moscow, Klepper focuses on the “Moscow Tools” here in America who—wittingly or not—have been doing Vladimir Putin’s bidding.To gain insight into what has drawn the MAGA faithful, including Donald Trump himself, to Putin, Klepper sits down with former Trump administration National Security Advisor John Bolton. And, as can be seen in the exclusive clip below, Klepper gets some surprisingly frank answers.Klepper explained to The Daily Beast that he “wanted to wrap my head around Reagan’s GOP newfound embrace of Putin,” so he decided to sit down with the “most Republican” person he could find.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Arizona and Florida could send a big message on abortion rights
The abortion rights position has won in 7 of 7 states post-Roe v. Wade. But Arizona and Florida are especially big — as are the margins by which their ballot measures currently lead.
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Hunter Biden wants tax trial pushed to September, despite judge warning of no ‘significant delay’ plans
Hunter Biden wants to postpone his tax evasion trial by over two months, despite a judge's prior warning he had no plans for "significant delay."
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‘ANTM’ star Nigel Barker says supermodels got nothing on his ‘Senior Portraits’ subjects: ‘Talk about being fierce’
“I thought, ‘Who the hell am I that he’d want to take my picture?’” Rudy Callegari, from Red Hook, told The Post. “‘He could be taking pictures of celebrities. But he wants me?’”
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Yellen says US opposed to global tax on billionaires: ‘That’s something we can’t sign on to’
Those who back the idea say it would close the wealth inequality gap while allowing governments to spend more on social programs with tax revenues.
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In a place with a history of hate, an unlikely fight against GOP extremism
North Idaho has beaten the far-right before. Now renegade Republicans are seeking to root it out of their own party, with a crucial test in Tuesday’s primary.
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Rewind and repeat: Here’s all the tea on that steamy ‘Bridgerton’ carriage scene
There are already countless TikToks about the "Bridgerton" carriage scene, making it Season 3’s version of the Season 1 spoon licking viral moment.
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Bethenny Frankel says you ‘need’ this ‘game-changer’ shower scarf — and it’s finally back in stock
"Wanna go from lizard to luxurious? You need this," Frankel raved in one of her famous TikTok beauty reviews.
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Michael Cohen Says He Stole from Trump’s Company as Defense Presses Key Hush-Money Trial Witness
Michael Cohen admitted Monday to jurors in Trump's hush money trial that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from Trump's company.
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Iranian women celebrate death of President Ebrahim Raisi, who led brutal crackdown on rights
"We freely dance and celebrate on your dirty grave," said one woman, who was blinded by Iranian security forces during the 2022 protests.
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Biden Says He Was Still VP During COVID and Obama Sent Him to ‘Fix It’
Elizabeth Frantz/ReutersPresident Joe Biden erroneously claimed on Sunday he was still serving as vice president during the COVID-19 pandemic.Speaking at a dinner for the NAACP in Detroit, Michigan, Biden went on a tangent proclaiming he was on the ground in the state to help out as the virus raged on, at the request of former President Barack Obama.“And when I was vice president, things were kind of bad during the pandemic,” Biden said. “And what happened was, Barack said to me, ‘Go to Detroit, and help fix it.’ Well the poor mayor, he spent more time with me than he thought he was ever going to have to. God love you.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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One State Wants to Increase Social Security Payments for Millions
Windfall elimination provision reduces benefits for workers who have a pension from a job that didn't take Social Security taxes.
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Red Lobster Owes 100,000 People Money
A $100-million financing arrangement with lenders aims to aid continued operations during a bankruptcy process.
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‘And Just Like That’ fans baffled by Sarah Jessica Parker’s ‘unhinged’ hat: ‘Is that a pillowcase?’
The "Sex and the City" star wore a floppy gingham "cloud hat" by designer Maryam Keyhani, whose artsy designs retail for hundreds of dollars.
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Migrants rushing to cross border now in case Biden loses in November: ‘We don’t want Trump’
"We think with the elections, it will be harder."
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Kharkiv Rebuilding Despite Full-On Russian Assault: Officials
Russian forces launched an offensive on the northeastern Ukrainian region earlier this month, forcing Kyiv to redirect resources from the eastern frontlines.
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Woman Attempts DIY Haircut, Experiences 'All Stages of Grief'
Her attempt at cutting her own hair left her questioning her choices.
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Can You Blame Bad Behavior on Your Gut? Science Says Yes
New research challenges the classical view that complex decision making occurs only in our brains.
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It’s time to stop the unfair, unequal madness of trans athletes destroying women’s sports
It’s time to stop the unfair, unequal madness of trans athletes destroying women’s sport.
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NASCAR stars' fight at race caught on video
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. confronted Kyle Busch in the pits, then threw a punch, igniting a scuffle that involved members of both crews.
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Bryson DeChambeau yells at man to return ball golfer gave to kid at PGA Championship
Amid a chaotic finish at the PGA Championship, Bryson DeChambeau paused it all to make sure his souvenir golf ball ended up in the right hands.
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6 Tips for Successfully Hiring Healthcare Executives
From what to look for in candidates to how you can prepare your organization to bring in someone new, here are my top tips for successfully hiring healthcare executives.
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Half of Americans think climate change will destroy planet in their lifetime: poll
The survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly by state, revealed that 48% of all respondents believe they’ll live to see climate change destroy the planet.
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Edwards comanda remontada de Wolves para eliminar a los campeones Nuggets
Anthony Edwards se repuso de un lento inicio y los Timberwolves se recuperaron de un déficit de 20 puntos en la segunda mitad para eliminar a los campeones reinantes de la NBA, los Nuggets de Denver, 98-90 en una obra maestra de Juego 7 de Minnesota el domingo por la noche.
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‘The Substance’: Demi Moore Stars in the Grossest Movie at Cannes
Cannes Film FestivalWhen I say The Substance, the Demi Moore-starring movie that rocked Cannes, is bloody that’s an understatement. Take the amount of blood you think could be in this movie and double it. No, triple it. At one point during the runtime you will think you have seen the bloodiest part, but just you wait. It gets bloodier.And yet the blood isn’t even the part of this wonderfully batshit body horror spectacular that had me almost throwing up. It’s a symphony of lurching flesh that might have you both gagging and cheering. The audience at my press screening of Cannes certainly did. We whooped, we gasped, and we clapped. It’s the grossest thing you will see all year.Directed by Coralie Fargeat, of the also bloody Revenge, the film is at its core pretty simple. Moore, who is locked in to her role, is Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading star with a workout empire called Sparkle Your Life, where she sways her booty like Jane Fonda back in the day. But she is also miserable. Hollywood—or the fake version of Hollywood with ’80s flourishes that Fargeat has created—is casting her out. An executive not inconsequentially named Harvey and played with disgusting gusto by Dennis Quaid wants to replace her. (An early nasty moment involves Quaid eating shrimp with a close up on his mouth.)Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Iran's New President's Link to COVID Vaccine
Alleged mismanagement on Mohammad Mokhber's watch led to a ban on Western vaccines being lifted by late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
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Katy Perry wears dress paying tribute to ‘American Idol’ contestants during finale
Katy Perry wore a larger-than-life gown adorned with 168 “American Idol” contestants’ faces for her emotional exit during the season 22 finale. The singer took the stage with third-place contestant Jack Blocker and stood on a platform that soared high above the stage to show off the skirt in its entirety. The towering dress wasn’t...
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Did Swifties Just Discover a Taylor Swift Easter Egg on Jake Gyllenhaal and Sabrina Carpenter's 'SNL' Episode?
Some fans think they picked up a potential Taylor Swift Easter egg on Jake Gyllenhaal and Sabrina Carpenter's episode of 'SNL.'
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Katy Perry Reflects On The Backlash She Received On ‘American Idol’ Ahead Of Her Emotional Exit: “Whatever, You Can’t Win ‘Em All”
The singer said she hopes "someone fearless" replaces her as a judge on the show.
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Joe Biden was racist and patronizing in his speech to Morehouse grads
The Democratic playbook is to reassure our victimhood status, not overcome it.
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SNAP Map Reveals States Getting $120 Boost Next Month
Food stamp recipients with children will get extra cash over the summer months.
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Schumer resurrects bipartisan border plan as Senate GOP rallies against it
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is planning to dust off the border security deal that collapsed back in February for a standalone vote this week.
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Cocker Spaniel Hilariously Protests at Being Told He Needs a Haircut
The dog made his decision clear, by howling loudly in his owner's ear after she mentioned a trip to the grooming salon.
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Stepbrother to European Royal Mysteriously Disappears in Malibu
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s OfficeCalifornia police say there’s “concern” for the well-being of Princess Tatiana of Greece and Denmark’s stepbrother, who mysteriously disappeared from the posh coastal community of Malibu over the weekend.A barefoot Attilio Brillembourg, 53, vanished without a trace at around 1 a.m. Saturday near the 6000 block of Murphy Way, police said. Maps show the area he went missing from is rural by Los Angeles County standards, with a single road traversing a steep hillside with no street lights. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office deemed Brillembourg a missing person on Sunday but has released few other details about the circumstances of his disappearance. It has not indicated if it believes foul play is a factor and did not immediately respond to a request for additional information by The Daily Beast.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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