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Trump’s Transportation Secretary distracts with an ill-timed reality show even as an AI company linked to the Trump family and the UAE launches a $4.8 billion IPO. That is to say, the Trump 2.0 regime continues to blend the absurd and the utterly corrupt. Plus there are some power struggles going on that have at least one key Trump 2.0 villain somewhat restrained for the moment. Start With the Stupid Trump Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is relatively unknown compared to such luminaries as former head of DHS Kristi “ICE Barbie” Noem and her kept key man “government consultant” Corey Lewandowski,…

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez told journalists Monday that her country had no plans to become the 51st U.S. state after President Donald Trump said he was “seriously considering” the move. Rodríguez was speaking at the International Court of Justice in The Hague on the final day of hearings in a dispute between her country and neighboring Guyana over the massive mineral- and oil-rich Essequibo region. “We will continue to defend our integrity, our sovereignty, our independence, our history,” said Rodríguez, who assumed power in January following a U.S. military operation that ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro.…

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Shawn Porter has given an honest assessment of how Errol Spence Jr, his former foe, might fare against Tim Tszyu at a catchweight of 158lbs.The pair will square off in Australia on July 25, with Spence entering his first outing since suffering a ninth-round stoppage defeat to Terence Crawford in 2023.Prior to that, many felt the American was capable of remaining unbeaten, only for him to endure a one-sided beatdown at the hands of ‘Bud’.As a result, Spence was relieved of the IBF, WBC and WBA world welterweight titles he had acquired by dethroning Kell Brook, Porter and Yordenis Ugas,…

Democrats must stop conceding that the only answer for various racist voting laws is that Democrats just have to vote more and harder and better. Ad Policy Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger at an event in Woodbridge, promoting the redistricting measure that was on the ballot in April.(Graeme Sloan / Bloomberg via Getty Images) We try to keep despair out of these pages, tough as the times are. That’s why I didn’t write about Friday’s Virginia Supreme Court’s decision striking down new voter-approved congressional maps for extremely dubious reasons (read Virginia political expert Carolyn Fiddler’s awesome explanation of the ruling here).…

Phil Jones is among a group of former Premier League stars to graduate from the PFA Business School, securing a Diploma in Sport Directorship.The former Manchester United defender, who retired last year at the age of 32, was presented with his diploma at a ceremony this week. Sharing photos on Instagram in his cap and gown, Jones hinted at the next step in his career.“Global Sporting Directors course done @thepfabusiness,” he wrote. “Building on my coaching badges and current Pro Licence as the journey continues…”Congratulations quickly poured in from former United and England teammates including Antonio Valencia and Kyle Walker,…

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. There’s fresh turmoil at the very top of the FDA: All weekend, questions have swirled over whether Commissioner Marty Makary will be ousted. Also, we have a resurrected gene therapy effort in a once-devastated rare disease program, and underwhelming Alzheimer’s drug adoption.  STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in Individual plans…

Washington — As Pakistan positioned itself as a diplomatic conduit between Tehran and Washington, it quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields, potentially shielding them from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter. Iran also sent civilian aircraft to park in neighboring Afghanistan. It was not clear if military aircraft were among those flights, two of the officials told CBS News. Together, the movements reflected an apparent effort to insulate some of Iran’s remaining military and aviation assets from the expanding conflict, even as officials publicly served as brokers for de-escalation. The U.S. officials, who all…

Efforts between Washington and Tehran to reach an agreement continue to fall short, fueling concerns of return to war.Published On 11 May 202611 May 2026Donald ⁠Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is “on life support,” after dismissing Tehran’s response to ⁠a US peace proposal as “stupid.” The US president’s swift rejection of Iran’s response on Sunday has fuelled concerns that ⁠the 10-week-old conflict will drag on, and continue to paralyse shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Referring to the latest proposal, Trump said the ceasefire is “the weakest right now after reading that piece of garbage they sent us.”Recommended Stories list…

Richard Simmons $5.8M L.A. Estate Finally Finds Buyer!!! Published May 11, 2026 9:30 AM PDT Finally, some good news for Richard Simmons’ estate … his longtime Hollywood Hills pad has finally found a buyer after one seriously exhausting run on the market. The late fitness icon’s 4-bed, 5-bath mansion just went under contract … for a massive $5.799 million … meaning the new owners will be living large above the Sunset Strip once the deal is officially finalized. The place comes stacked with luxury perks too — gated motor court, swimming pool, fancy formal entryway — pretty much everything you’d…