| | POLICY & POLITICS | Federal agency shifts stance on transgender discrimination complaints, but hurdles remain | The federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against workplace discrimination will allow some complaints filed by transgender workers to move forward, shifting course from earlier guidance that indefinitely stalled all such cases, according to an email obtained by The Associated Press. | Read More Here | | Trump floats firing the Federal Reserve chair as White House criticism boils | President Trump says he hasn't ruled out firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who he's been frustrated with for months for not lowering the interest rate. | Read More Here |
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| CULTURE & SOCIETY | Emma Watson barred from driving for 6 months after speeding, U.K. court says | The "Harry Potter" actor already had nine points against her license before being caught speeding last year. | Read More Here | | Superman's steamy 33-second kiss deemed 'overly sensual' for Indian viewers | Moviegoers in India accuse authorities of adopting double standards for Bollywood, which is often laced with innuendos, misogyny and sensual scenes. | Read More Here |
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| BUSINESS & ECONOMY | Weekly mortgage demand plummets 10%, as rates and economic concerns rise | The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, $806,500 or less, increased to 6.82% from 6.77% | Read More Here | | Shares of gun seller backed by Donald Trump Jr. tank after trading debut | Donald Trump Jr., a board member and shareholder of GrabAGun, rang the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange to chants of "USA!" from the floor. | Read More Here |
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| AROUND THE STAND | Incoming Duke star Cameron Boozer believes the Blue Devils are being unfairly overlooked heading into the season, despite a talented roster and strong program history. With his twin brother Cayden and a veteran core, Boozer says Duke is ready to prove doubters wrong and return to the Final Four. | MLB debuted the challenge-based Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) during the All-Star Game, with players like Cal Raleigh and Alejandro Kirk successfully overturning calls using the tech. While the system impressed fans and players alike, questions remain about consistency, power outages, and whether robot umps will truly improve the integrity of the game. | Sophia Hutchins, known for her close friendship with Caitlyn Jenner and appearances on "I Am Cait," died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in an ATV accident near Jenner's Malibu home. Authorities ruled the tragic incident accidental, with speed potentially playing a role in the fatal crash. | Comedian Pete Davidson is expecting his first child with model Elsie Hewitt, who confirmed the news with a lighthearted Instagram post featuring sonogram footage and a playful meme. The baby announcement comes just months after the couple went public with their relationship, marking a new chapter for Davidson after a string of high-profile romances. | Cristiana Girelli's heroic brace, capped by a 90th-minute header, lifted Italy past Norway 2–1 and into their first Women's Euro semifinal since 1997. Despite Ada Hegerberg's equalizer after a missed penalty, Norway's late defensive lapse proved costly in a match defined by grit, experience, and late drama. |
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