Trump allies in Congress leap to defend former president after federal indictment

pbs.org Former President Donald Trump’s indictment on charges of mishandling classified documents is set to play out in a federal court in Florida. But about a thousand miles away,…

Trump uses Matt Damon dialogue from Michael Jordan biopic 'Air' in campaign video

businessinsider.com Former president Donald Trump playing golf at his course in Doonbeg, Ireland. Brian Lawless/PA Images/Getty Images "Air" is director Ben Affleck's ode to Nike and the…

Trump's defenders have launched a plan months in the making that ignores the substance of the indictment while attacking the credibility of federal prosecutors

businessinsider.com Rep. Kevin McCarthy smiles during a vote. Andrew Harnik/AP Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment on Friday charging Trump with 37 criminal counts. The charges are…

OpenAI CEO highlights South Korean chips sector for AI growth, investment

cointelegraph.com Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on June 9 and urged South Korea to play a leading role in manufacturing the…

Republican rallying behind indicted Trump 'betrays the essential principle of justice,' top Democrat Jamie Raskin says

fortune.com Former President Donald Trump’s indictment on charges of mishandling classified documents is set to play out in a federal court in Florida. But hundred of miles away, part…

OpenAI Chief Urges South Korea to Supply Chips for AI Boom

asiafinancial.com Artificial intelligence expert Sam Altman met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday and urged the country to focus on making chips for the new technology.…

Swiss National Bank Chairman hints at rate rises to tackle inflation

investing.com The Swiss National Bank could raise interest rates to tackle inflation which remains above target, Chairman Thomas Jordan said in an interview published on Saturday, Jordan…

Mike Batayeh, ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor and Comedian, Dies at 52

hollywoodreporter.com Mike Batayeh, who portrayed laundromat manager Dennis Markowski in Breaking Bad and performed comedy sets around the world, has died. He was 52. The actor died of an…

Mike Batayeh Dies: ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor & Comedian Was 52

deadline.com Actor and comedian Mike Batayeh, best known for his role as laundromat manager Dennis Markowski on Breaking Bad, has died. He was 52. Batayeh died June 1 in his sleep of a…

Mike Batayeh, comedian and ‘Breaking Bad’ laundromat manager, dies at 52

nbcnews.com Mike Batayeh, actor and comedian known for his role in “Breaking Bad” as the manager of Gus’s notorious laundromat, has died. He was 52. Batayeh died on June 1 of a heart…

House GOP responds to Trump indictment with renewed FBI scrutiny

axios.com The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee on Friday doubled down on its request for the Justice Department to provide documents about the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lag0 last…

How to Watch ‘Creed III’ Online: Michael B. Jordan’s Critically-Acclaimed Film Is Now Streaming on Prime Video

variety.com After setting a franchise record with a huge $58 million debut at the box office, “Creed 3” is finally available to stream on Prime Video. In the third installment of the…

‘Transition’ Review: A Trans Man Find Acceptance Among the Taliban in Afghanistan in Worthy Doc

variety.com How people perceive gender and react to it lies at the heart of “Transition,” Monica Villamizar and Jordan Bryon’s documentary premiering in competition at the Tribeca Film…

DJ Khaled Announces Inaugural We the Best Foundation Golf Classic

billboard.com DJ Khaled announced his inaugural We the Best Foundation Golf Classic on Thursday (June 8). The Jordan-sponsored event will take place on Thursday, July 20, at the Miami…

Christa Miller Details Brett Goldstein’s Original ‘Darker’ Script for ‘Shrinking,’ Finding a Personal Connection to Liz

variety.com For nearly 30 years, Christa Miller has been the epitome of a comedic presence that never misses. As Kate on “The Drew Carey Show,” she held her own as more than a love…

The curious case of a regional bank's insider stock sales

marketwatch.com A number of insider stock-sales at First Horizon Bank over the past year are raising questions from of one of academia’s leading experts on insider trading. He is Nejat…

Diego Luna and Hayden Christensen Fan Out: ‘Star Wars’ Secrets, Lightsaber Bruises and the Franchise Bringing ‘Freedom’ and ‘Financial Stability’

variety.com Hayden Christensen and Diego Luna have never met, but as Christensen puts it, they’ve occupied the “same galaxy” for years. Christensen rocketed from teenage obscurity in…

Sam Altman says he worries making ChatGPT was 'something really bad' given potential AI risks

businessinsider.com OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Jason Redmond / AFP via Getty Images Sam Altman said he worried creating ChatGPT was "something really bad" given the risks AI posed. The OpenAI CEO…

Kate Middleton's rugby skills shared after tiara event: "She can do both"

newsweek.com Kate Middleton put her sports skills to the test on Wednesday as she ran through a series of rugby drills. She was visiting an England rugby club to discuss childhood…

to intervene in DOJ’s Trump probe

msnbc.com Soon after becoming the far-right chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Republican Rep. Jim Jordan wrote to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, demanding information…

Britney Spears Posts Pic of ‘First Love’ Son Sean Preston

billboard.com Britney Spears paid tribute to her eldest son, Sean Preston, in a sweet Instagram post on Monday (June 5) in which she referred to her 17-year-old first born as “my first…

Rep. Jim Jordan demands DOJ memo outlining scope of Trump probe

nbcnews.com WASHINGTON — House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, a top Trump ally, is calling on the Justice Department to provide lawmakers with internal documents laying out…

LGBTQ Travelers Venture to Places Where Being Gay Is Illegal

nytimes.com Tropical reefs, safaris, the pyramids: L.G.B.T.Q. travel companies deliver dream vacations, even to places where being out and proud could land you in prison. Being Gay Is…

Israel will have ‘huge role’ to play in AI revolution, OpenAI’s Sam Altman says

timesofisrael.com OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Monday that he is impressed with the talent pool in Israel and expressed his confidence that the local tech ecosystem will play a “huge role” in…

Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Are More Than Just Oil and Water

newsweek.com For more than two years, the United States has had no ambassador in Saudi Arabia. During that hiatus, a once robust and cooperative Saudi-American relationship withered.…

OpenAI boss 'heartened' by talks with world leaders over will to contain AI risks

apnews.com OpenAI boss ‘heartened’ by talks with world leaders over will to contain AI risks FILE - OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman gestures while speaking at University College London as part…

OpenAI CEO sees 'huge' Israeli role in reducing risks from the technology

finance.yahoo.com OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicted on Monday a "huge role" for Israel in reducing risks from artificial intelligence and eyed investment opportunities in the country even as it…

Local entrepreneur claims ownership of Midland Mall

wnem.com A Bay County businessman is now the owner of the Midland Mall. Jordan Dice, the principal in the firm J.R. DICE, will manage the mall, according to the firm’s press release.…

OpenAI CEO ‘heartened’ by talks with world leaders over desire to contain AI risks

theglobeandmail.com OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Monday he was encouraged by a desire shown by world leaders to contain any risks posed by the artificial intelligence technology his company and…

Israel Likely to Play Big Role in Reducing AI Risks: Altman

asiafinancial.com OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, who is touring the Middle East and other countries as he mulls investment opportunities, predicted on Monday that Israel will play a “huge…

Biden Wants Sanctions Against Uganda Because Its Government Passed Anti-LGBT Laws

zerohedge.com Biden Wants Sanctions Against Uganda Because Its Government Passed Anti-LGBT Laws Authored by Ryan McMaken via The Mises Institute, In an excellent display of how US foreign…

Conservatives call out multinational corporations for supporting pride month in America, but not Middle East

foxbusiness.com Conservatives on Twitter are calling out several multinational corporations for showing their support for pride month in America, but not in regions such as the Middle East.…

Southwest Airlines Sees a Major Industry-Wide Problem

thestreet.com After a very dark period for the airline, Southwest management has been very upfront about the problems the company faces. Fixing the technology problems that led to the…

USAID is changing the way it tries to do good in the world

economist.com R , a former head of the United States Agency for International Development ( ), took his team out for drinks to celebrate their hard work in the immediate aftermath of the…

The IMF faces a nightmarish identity crisis

economist.com D landmark three-week conference at Bretton Woods in 1944, one delegate contrasted the “extraordinarily beautiful” venue—the Mount Washington hotel—with the “glorious…

Biden Wants Sanctions for Uganda Because Its Government Passed Anti-LGBT Laws

mises.org In an excellent display of how US foreign policy can be used as a means of pandering to domestic interest groups, the Biden administration has threatened to impose sanctions…

Fears of inflation and recession have not slowed consumer travel

cnbc.com Persistent inflation and higher interest rates have strained many household budgets, and consumers are shying away from some purchases such as home improvement projects or…

Edmond Harty to take the helm of Engineers Ireland as president

siliconrepublic.com As well as the Harty appointment, Engineers Ireland named John Jordan as a new VP to work alongside current VP Laura Burke. Dr Edmond Harty was yesterday (1 June) appointed…

Jim Jordan demands answers about FBI involvement in Trump investigation

newsweek.com Representative Jim Jordan is going after the Federal Bureau of Investigation again, this time over the agency's role in Special Counsel Jack Smith's probe into former…

Jordan’s Crown Prince Weds Saudi Bride in Royal Wedding

youtube.com Jordan's crown prince married the scion of a prominent Saudi family on Thursday in a palace ceremony attended by royals and other VIPs from around the world, as massive…

Kate Middleton's 'Pretty in Pink' Fashion Era Highlighted at Royal Wedding

newsweek.com Kate Middleton, Britain's Princess of Wales, has demonstrated a new love for the color pink over recent weeks— a love that was cemented on Thursday in her choice of two pink…

Britney Spears Will Let Her Sons Move to Hawaii With Kevin Federline

billboard.com Britney Spears is letting her two sons — Jayden James, 16, and Sean Preston, 17 — move to Hawaii with their father, Kevin Federline. Related Britney Spears Responds to Son…

Prince William and Princess Kate Attend a Royal Wedding in Jordan

vanityfair.com On Thursday, Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein married architect Rajwa Alseif, the daughter of an influential Saudi family, and royals from around the world joined to celebrate,…

In wedding of Jordan's crown prince, a ceremony packed with VIPs and deep symbolism

pbs.org The wedding of Jordan’s crown prince to the scion of a prominent Saudi family was set to begin on Thursday in a palace celebration that drew massive crowds and a mood of…

What To Know About Jordan’s Royal Wedding

forbes.com The wedding of Jordan’s crown prince and his Saudi bride—the region’s most high-profile royal wedding in recent years—is set to take place on Thursday with a guest list that…

Jordan’s royal wedding day gets underway with surprise arrival of Britain’s William and Kate

nbcnews.com Jordan’s highly anticipated royal wedding day got underway on Thursday with the surprise announcement that Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate had arrived to witness…

How McCarthy survived 'deep divisions' in GOP to land a debt deal

politico.com Jim Jordan and other key conservative firebrands have caused a fair share of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's biggest headaches. But instead of leading the rebellion this…

How ‘Beef’ Artisans Staged Amy’s Home and Built That Three-Legged ‘Butt Chair’

variety.com From its angrily ornate title cards to its icily appointed doom house of crowns, the art and design elements of “Beef” — Netflix’s 10-episode series from creator Lee Sung…

Packers’ Romeo Doubs On Being A Veteran: ‘It’s Strange, But It Can’t Be Strange’

forbes.com Deep down, he knows it’s strange to be a veteran in just his second NFL season. But the Green Bay Packers’ 23-year-old wide receiver also understands he has no other choice.…

Third person charged in 2002 killing of hip hop pioneer Jam Master Jay

nbcnews.com Create your free profile or log in to save this article Create your free profile or log in to save this article A third person has been indicted in the killing of Run DMC DJ…

FBI director defies Kevin McCarthy's warning on documents deadline

newsweek.com The FBI will not meet its deadline in a congressional subpoena related to an alleged "criminal scheme" involving President Joe Biden, although the bureau told Newsweek that…