Differences between the House and Senate versions of the NDAA will be negotiated in a conference some time this fall. WASHINGTON — The Senate on July 23 passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 by a vote of 86 to 14. The NDAA authorizes $740.5 billion for national defense
A pair of MQ-9 Reapers from the 46th Expeditionary Attack Squadron are parked on the flightline at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 9, 2020. Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz | U.S. Air Force WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a measure this week that will allow U.S. defense contractors to sell more armed drones
Fleetwood Mac founding guitarist Peter Green has died, as the BBC reports. A statement issued on behalf of his family reads, “It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep.” He was 73 years old. An influential musician, Green was a prominent figure in
States are taking differing approaches to reopening and closing during the pandemic, and the economy has been feeling the impact. More than half of states have instituted statewide mask mandates to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and some have imposed curfews and group size limits for bars and restaurants. These five charts illustrate trends in
Courtesy of Dior by Teresa Cioca While the rest of the fashion industry hit pause on IRL shows in favor of digital presentations, Dior stuck to the runway. Kind of. When it comes to resort season, designers typically produce its vacation-ready runways in historic cities like colorful Marrakesh, Cuba, (or, well, Calabasas), and Dior continued
Jordan Peele (Get Out, Us) and J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Trek) have teamed up for HBO’s latest original series, Lovecraft Country. And HBO has brought the cast to this year’s [email protected] for a special virtual panel that digs into the show. Even though San Diego Comic-Con won’t be happening as
Ben and Ciara got married with explosive results, and Claire took all the blame. Sami tried to take control over Allie’s decision, while Sarah gave Xander a second chance. Our TV Fanatics Jack Ori and Christine Orlando are joined by Sportsgirl from MyHourglass a Days of Our Lives fan forum to rate Ciara and Ben’s
NYSE President Stacey Cunningham said Friday that individual investors have participated in a big way during the market’s record rally that’s seen the S&P 500 jump 48% from its March 23 low. “The retail investor has been a big part of the market over the past several months for a variety of reasons,” Cunningham said
Cancelled: the December banquet for this year’s Nobel laureates will not go ahead due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy: Nobel Media AB 2016/Alexander Mahmoud) This year’s Nobel laureates will have to forego the lavish Nobel banquet that is held in December. The Nobel Foundation, which manages the Nobel prizes that are announced in early October,
EXCLUSIVE: According to box office figures we’ve gotten our hands on this morning, IFC’s Dave Franco-directed horror feature The Rental is leading at the weekend box office, having logged roughly an estimated $130K yesterday at 251 locations. The movie should rake in north of $400K for the 3-days. The Rental, Franco’s feature directorial debut, is also available in
WASHINGTON — The British government expects to soon release a comprehensive set of regulations that will enable companies to perform commercial launches from spaceports in the country. During a July 22 webinar by the U.K. Space Agency, part of series of virtual events held in place of the Farnborough International Airshow, government officials said they
Michael Cohen, the former personal lawyer for U.S. President Donald Trump, arrives at his Manhattan apartment after being released from federal prison to serve the remainder of his sentence under home confinement in New York, May 21, 2020. Mike Segar | Reuters Michael Cohen was released from prison Friday, a day after a judge ruled
Exclusive Details Kanye West showed up at a hospital near his Wyoming ranch Saturday, and a short time later an ambulance arrived at his property … TMZ has learned. Kanye entered the E.R. door of the hospital in Cody Saturday afternoon, and stayed inside for about 10 minutes. We’re told he returned to his ranch
A health-care worker collects samples using a nasal swab at a mobile Covid-19 testing facility, in Miami Beach, Florida, United States on July 24, 2020. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Florida has reported more confirmed coronavirus cases than New York state, as the epicenter of the pandemic has shifted from the Northeast
To the world, Tyra Banks may be known as iconic supermodel, new Dancing with the Stars host, and originator of The Smize™. But to her four-year-old son York Banks Asla, she’s simply mom. After a years-long struggle to become a parent, Banks welcomed her first child with then-partner Erik Asla in 2016. Ahead, a few
Zack Snyder confirmed at Justice Con when the teaser trailer for the Snyder Cut of Justice League will arrive. The filmmaker revealed that the trailer will debut during the DC FanDome event, which is scheduled to take place next month. So fans won’t have to wait long for a bigger look as the long-awaited movie.
Sad news out of Hollywood today. TV personality Regis Philbin, who is best known for hosting Live With Regis and Kathie Lee and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, has died. He was 88. According to a statement obtained by People, Philbin passed away of natural causes on Friday night. “We are deeply saddened to
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