
Accounting error frees $3 billion for Ukraine weapons assistance
The Biden administration made an accounting error in assessing the value of the military support that the US has given to Ukraine to date, freeing up approximately $3 billion more in aid, an amount likely to mitigate the need for Congress to pass an additional assistance package before the end of the fiscal year in September, multiple congressional and administration officials told CNN.
1970-01-01 08:00

Face masks are still a good idea at the doctor's office, study says
Signs urging everyone to mask up have largely disappeared from places like grocery stores and schools in the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic. But they remain in many medical offices, and a study published Monday says they might still be a good idea.
1970-01-01 08:00

Toyota retools the Tacoma to compete in a tougher truck market
The Toyota Tacoma has been the best-selling mid-sized pickup in America for the last 20 years but its territory is getting much more competitive. To help it stay ahead in a crowded auto-industry battle for small-truck customers, Toyota just unveiled an entirely new Tacoma. It includes some options more associated with luxury SUVs and others for those who want to get far from the comforts of civilization.
1970-01-01 08:00

Harrison Ford 'very touched' to receive honorary award as 'Indiana Jones 5' premieres at Cannes
The nostalgic John Williams-composed score of the "Indiana Jones" movies played as Harrison Ford walked up to the stage at the Grand Theatre Lumière in Cannes to accept his honorary Palme d'Or on Thursday.
1970-01-01 08:00

Patrick Brown is free after 29 years in prison for a crime prosecutors now say he didn't commit. His fight isn't over
When Patrick Brown walked out of a New Orleans courthouse last week a free man after spending 29 years in prison for a rape that even the victim says he didn't commit, he raised his hands toward the sky -- it was a moment of triumph.
1970-01-01 08:00

Halle Bailey calls Halle Berry an 'angel,' years after that 'Little Mermaid' casting confusion
Halle Bailey might be one of the biggest up-and-coming stars, but even she gets starstruck when it comes to a certain other Halle.
1970-01-01 08:00

Widowed groom files wrongful death lawsuit against alleged drunk driver over wife's death
The groom whose wife was killed by a car as they were leaving their South Carolina wedding has now filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the alleged drunk driver and a number of local establishments where the driver had allegedly been "bar hopping" throughout the day.
1970-01-01 08:00

Chinese commerce minister to meet US counterpart in Washington next week
China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will meet both US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai next week, the Chinese Embassy said Thursday, as the United States and China try to recalibrate strained relations.
1970-01-01 08:00

Here's what some 'Drag Race' queens have to say about the anti-drag and anti-trans laws cropping up
An original reality competition series featuring drag queens might seem like a no-brainer today, but when "RuPaul's Drag Race" debuted in 2009 on Logo TV, no one could have guessed that the show would slowly explode in popularity over 15 seasons, across three networks, winning 26 Primetime Emmys and spawning spin-off "All Stars" series, international versions, and even a Monopoly game along the way.
1970-01-01 08:00

TikTok creators sue Montana over app ban
A group of TikTok users has sued to overturn Montana's new statewide ban blocking the app, alleging that the law signed this week by Gov. Greg Gianforte violates the First Amendment.
1970-01-01 08:00

Miley Cyrus wants you to know her album 'Endless Summer Vacation' is not all about Liam Hemsworth
Miley Cyrus's 2023 single "Flowers" -- a track off her latest album "Endless Summer Vacation" -- became the fastest song to cross one billion streams on Spotify in May following its January release.
1970-01-01 08:00

Investigation into USS George Washington suicides finds US Navy failed to provide a basic quality of life for sailors
A monthslong investigation into a series of Navy suicides last year found the service failed to provide a basic quality of life for sailors, housing them in unacceptable living conditions and failing to provide adequate mental health resources.
1970-01-01 08:00