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PoliticsUSA

Harmeet Dhillon’s DOJ Nomination: Civil Rights, Antisemitism, and Campus Diversity Laws in Spotlight

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Harmeet K. Dhillon to lead the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has generated intense discussion about the future direction of civil rights enforcement in America. The nomination comes as universities face scrutiny over antisemitism and questions emerge about diversity initiatives and religious freedoms. A Career Built on Conservative Legal ...

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PoliticsUSA
Representative Image, Trump and Brooke Rollins , photo source : @BrookeLRollins (X formerly Twitter )

Trump Names Brooke Rollins USDA Chief: Can She Tackle a $1.58T Farm Economy with a $213B Budget and 106,000 Employees?

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Brooke Rollins for Agriculture Secretary marks a notable departure from traditional USDA leadership. The selection of Rollins, who has spent more time in policy think tanks than cornfields, raises questions about the future direction of American agricultural policy. Trump’s weekend announcement ended weeks of internal jockeying that had many betting ...

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USA

FBI Probes 7 Bomb Threats and Swatting Targeting Trump Cabinet Nominees Amid Security Concerns Before Thanksgiving

Multiple nominees for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration faced a series of bomb threats and “swatting” incidents, prompting swift response from federal and local law enforcement agencies. The FBI has launched an active investigation into these threats, which occurred just before the Thanksgiving holiday. At least four officials in Trump’s incoming administration reported receiving bomb ...

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PoliticsUSA
Trump and Scott Turner.

Trump Nominates Former NFL Cornerback Scott Turner to Lead HUD, Backed by $50 Billion in Opportunity Zone Experience

Former NFL cornerback Scott Turner, age 52, received President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development on Friday, bringing his $50 billion Opportunity Zone oversight experience to an agency responsible for addressing the nation’s housing needs and sheltering more than 4.3 million low-income families through public housing, rental subsidy, and voucher programs. ...

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Entertainment
Sydney Thomas.

Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Netflix Fight Sees Sydney Thomas Surge to 1.7 Million Followers and Viral Stardom

Sydney Thomas, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student, turned the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Netflix boxing match into her career launchpad on November 15, 2024. Her Instagram following surged from 236,000 to over 695,000 within days. TikTok metrics showed similar growth, gaining over 350,000 new followers overnight. Current Instagram followers: 745,000+ Current TikTok followers: 1 Million+ ...

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Sports
Los Angeles Lakers Vs New Orleans Pelicans. Photo Source: NBA

Lakers Earn Fifth Straight Win as Davis Dominates, Rookie Knecht Shines with 27 Points, and LeBron’s Clutch Threes Secure Fourth in the West

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their fifth consecutive win with a 104-99 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, propelling them to fourth place in the Western Conference. The game showcased strong performances from both LeBron James and rookie Dalton Knecht. LeBron James, at 39, contributed 21 points, with two crucial three-pointers in the final minutes.. ...

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EntertainmentMusic
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars

APT Tops Billboard Global 200 for Fourth Week: ROSÉ and Bruno Mars Hit 146M Streams, Breaking K-Pop Solo and Global Chart Records

ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’s ‘APT’ has secured its fourth consecutive week at #1 on Billboard Global 200 with 146.4 million streams (down 10%) and 14,000 units sold (up 2%) during November 8-14, 2024. The track, which debuted on October 18, 2024, as the lead single from ROSÉ’s upcoming solo album ‘Rosie’ (due December 6), has ...

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EntertainmentNewsUSA
Left side: Robert Pattinson. Photo Source: Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0), Right Side: Zendaya (CC BY 3.0)

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Film A24’s ‘The Drama’ in Boston, Offering $216 Casting Roles for Extras

A24’s newest production, “The Drama,” continues filming across Boston this fall. Leads Zendaya and Robert Pattinson will work on scenes through November. The production has opened opportunities for residents while bringing steady activity to multiple city neighborhoods. “We’re looking for distinctive faces,” states casting director Kate Antognini in her open casting call notice posted online. ...

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EntertainmentNewsTV
JJ Maybank. Photo Source: Netflix

Outer Banks Season 4 Finale: JJ Maybank’s Heartbreaking Death Sparks Fan Uproar, Paving Way for a Dark Season 5 with Revenge and New Twists.

The sun has set on one of Outer Banks’ brightest stars. In the season 4 finale of Netflix’s teen adventure series, JJ Maybank, played by Rudy Pankow, meets a tragic end at the hands of his biological father, Chandler Groff. The shocking twist came during a tense confrontation in Morocco, where JJ sacrifices himself to ...