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CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) — El público está acostumbrado a que Laura Bozzo hable de la vida de muchas personas, que haga preguntas, cuestione y revele situaciones incómodas. Ahora es el turno de la presentadora de televisión de repasar su vida en un documental. Algo que se repite constantemente en el filme original de ViX “Laura Bozzo”, dirigido por Luis Ara, es que a Laura la definen y se autodefine como una loca. El filme se estrena el 28 de agosto en la plataforma de streaming . “Yo he sido transgresora desde que nací, trans sería mi definición. Me decían esto se tiene que hacer y eso era lo que justamente yo no iba a hacer”, dijo Bozzo en una entrevista reciente por videollamada desde Acapulco, México, donde reside. “Nunca me dejé guiar por las reglas de la sociedad... No, yo seguía mis instintos y eso me causó desde niña problemas terribles, era una pequeña salvaje”, señaló. El documentalEl filme narra su incursión en la televisión en su mediana edad, años después de ser abogada, académica y madre de familia. También se presentan los orígenes de Laura quien, pese a dedicar sus programas a las clases populares, creció con todo tipo de privilegios. PUBLICIDADBozzo tenía una vida hecha, pero la televisión la adoró y la reinventó cuando sus niveles de audiencia la convirtieron en una figura central de Perú y más tarde de Latinoamérica. Hasta que su involucramiento con la hija no reconocida de un político de oposición la llevó a enfrentar acusaciones de peculado y asociación ilícita que la tuvieron tres años en arresto domiciliario en su estudio de televisión. Tiempo después y cuando ya había emigrado a México, estuvo acusada de fraude fiscal, prófuga y fichada por la Interpol. Pero al hacer su documental aceptó que todo esto fuera parte del relato. “Lo hice porque es una deuda que yo tengo con mi público”, aseguró. “Eso marcó mucho mi vida. Si soy muy buena ayudando a los demás, muy mala ayudándome a mí misma. Pero quiero, a través de este documental, mostrar que no hay nada en esta vida, nada que nos pueda detener, nada que nos pueda destruir. Lo que no mata engorda y que uno puede nutrirse de lo malo para ser una mejor versión”. Esta imagen publicada por ViX muestra a la personalidad de televisión Laura Bozzo durante el rodaje del documental "Laura Bozzo". (ViX via AP)Preocupación por la salud mentalA Bozzo le preocupan especialmente los jóvenes que sufren depresión, ataques de pánico, ansiedad, suicidios y otros problemas graves de salud mental, pues ella misma vivió una profunda depresión al estar en el arresto separada de sus hijas. PUBLICIDAD“Sí se puede, se puede lograr, se puede, mantener la fe y la esperanza por más tristes y dolorosos y terrible que sean los momentos”, dijo. “Yo he logrado salir adelante y muchas veces yo me he puesto una máscara de agresividad para no mostrar el dolor. Esa Laura agresiva, peleona, gritona, es esa Laura que ha sufrido tanto y que nunca podía decir lo que sufría porque estaba para inspirar a las mujeres”. Aunque está acostumbrada a las cámaras y es extrovertida, Bozzo se ciñó a las reglas del documental para no poner filtros o frenos. “Yo siempre quise que se mostrara y se mostrara siempre todo tal cual es, porque para qué voy a venir a mentir”, manifestó. “Yo no iba a ser una excepción, yo tenía que ser como fueron mis programas, totalmente auténtica. Tenía que decir lo que sentía, lo que vivía, lo que pasé, que ha sido de terror”. Devoción por la Virgen de GuadalupeBozzo, quien nació el 19 de agosto de 1951 en Callao, Perú, era la primogénita de una familia descendiente de inmigrantes del sur de Italia. PUBLICIDAD“Gente que había atravesado el Atlántico para llegar sin nada. Es gente que tiene unos genes muy duros. Genes que yo heredé y por eso soy una luchadora”, señaló. En el filme se muestra la fe en la Virgen de Guadalupe que tenía su padre, fue lo que, en parte, la llevó a vivir en México. “En mi casa, por donde fuera, estaba la imagen de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Mi familia era muy guadalupana”, dijo. “Mi padre murió con su estampa de la Virgen de Guadalupe… Mira, tengo dos medallas acá, esas son dos veces que me salvó la vida. Yo soy muy religiosa, no lo parezco, pero soy muchísimo”. Esta imagen publicada por ViX muestra a la personalidad de televisión Laura Bozzo durante el rodaje del documental "Laura Bozzo". (ViX via AP)Pero sobre todo queda claro que la clave para Bozzo ha sido volver a comenzar las veces que sean necesarias, "yo no voy a quedarme sentada”. Considera que la televisión tradicional está pasando por una “crisis muy fuerte” por una falta de aportación real y conexión humana que incluso la ha llevado a ver ahora muy pocos o casi nada de contenidos en este formato. En cambio, daría el salto a las plataformas de streaming o redes sociales si ese es el rumbo que toma su carrera, porque dice que todavía tiene proyectos de programas. PUBLICIDAD“Tengo millones de seguidores en redes sociales, tengo un TikTok con más de 2 millones y medio y hay ahí vídeos míos de 60 millones, soy la reina de los memes", destacó. "Creo que he entrado a al corazón de los jóvenes porque justamente yo soy una inmadura, soy una niña”. Síguenos en nuestro canal de WhatsAppTAMBIÉN TE PUEDE INTERESAR | EN VIDEO Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller desmiente mudanza a España tras reportaje de ABC View the full article

Tesla Halves UK Lease Prices As Sales Collapse And Legal Pressure Mounts originally appeared on Autoblog. Tesla has nearly halved the cost of leasing some of its most popular cars in the UK after a brutal summer of sales. Model 3s that were nudging £600–£700 a month just a year ago are now going for as little as £252 plus VAT, while the Model Y has slipped under the £400 mark. The deals aren’t advertised directly by Tesla, but leasing firms say the brand is quietly funneling them significant discounts to keep unsold inventory moving. It’s a way to protect headline retail prices while keeping the pipeline from jamming up with unclaimed EVs — a neat trick on paper, though it hardly screams confidence. GettySales Slide 60% As BYD SurgesThe move comes after a disastrous July, when Tesla’s UK registrations plunged 60% year-on-year. Fewer than 1,000 cars were delivered in the month, leaving the brand with just 0.7% market share and marking one of its weakest showings since entering the market. The sharp drop highlights how quickly Tesla’s dominance is being eroded as traditional automakers and new rivals step up their electric offerings. To put it bluntly, Tesla is losing ground fast while rivals are finding their stride. Chinese automaker BYD, for instance, quadrupled its UK sales in the same period, topping 3,000 deliveries. For a company once synonymous with EV dominance, this is a reversal with sharp edges. Worse, the slump is mirrored across Europe, where Tesla’s numbers continue to erode despite growing overall EV adoption. Jay L Clendenin/Getty ImagesLegal Headwinds Pile OnCheaper leases are only one battlefront. Tesla is now juggling an increasingly messy legal calendar that could sap time, money, and investor patience. The company faces nine major legal fights, ranging from union crackdowns to regulatory probes worth billions. Meanwhile, Musk’s heavily hyped robotaxi project has veered from savior narrative to legal nightmare after shareholder lawsuits triggered a $68 billion market cap plunge. And in Florida, a $243 million verdict over Autopilot sparked fresh lawsuits, with California trials looming. The timing couldn’t be worse: fighting for market share while also fighting for survival in court. GettyWhat It Means For UK DriversFor British buyers, this all adds up to a rare opportunity. If you’ve been sitting on the fence, these heavily discounted leases make Tesla ownership cheaper than ever, especially compared to rivals who aren’t slashing terms so aggressively. Yet the discounts also hint at deeper structural weaknesses. Tesla is fighting softening demand, rising competition, and now an onslaught of courtroom challenges, all while Elon Musk juggles politics, rockets, and promises of full self-driving. Bargains may be there for the taking, but whether Tesla can keep them coming is an open question. Tesla Halves UK Lease Prices As Sales Collapse And Legal Pressure Mounts first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared. View the full article

Mercedes-AMG's GT XX is a Direct Shot at BMW M's Electric Future originally appeared on Autoblog. What is the Mercedes-AMG Concept GT XX?The Mercedes-AMG Concept GT XX is a four-door electric grand tourer concept, serving as the bold preview of AMG’s first standalone EV. Built on the all-new AMG.EA's high-performance platform is not just a styling study—it’s a fully running, road-legal prototype with production potential. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article Powertrain & performanceThe GT XX packs a tri-motor setup with two rear-mounted axial‑flux motors and one front-mounted booster motor. Axial-flux motors are compact, lightweight, and incredibly efficient, roughly the size of a medium pizza box. They can be stacked in series for even more output—hence the insane numbers. Mercedes claims the AMG GT XX can produce over 1,340 hp with a top speed of up to 233 mph. Battery-wise, it will reportedly use high‑performance oil‑cooled NCMA cells with optimized heating/cooling for sustained power. The automaker also claims ultra-rapid charging at up to 850 kW, adding ~250 mi (400 km WLTP) in 5 minutes. View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Exterior design: Sexy with purposeIt’s been too long since a Mercedes-AMG four-door has felt truly sexy rather than just aggressive. The GT XX brings sensuality back while maintaining function-first aerodynamics. Coming in at 17 feet in length, it claims a stunning aerodynamic figure of Cd 0.198, achieved through wheel blades, active aero vents, and functional hood fins. Other touches that help set it apart from any other Mercedes model include integrated headlight speakers for artificial AMG sound, electroluminescent rocker sills, and a rear LED “Fluid Light Panel” that displays charge status or messages. View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Interior: Futuristic, yet realisticInside, the GT XX balances next-gen materials with production-ready tech. It uses sustainable “LABFIBER” biotech leather & silk alternatives made from silk proteins produced by genetically modified bacteria, which are entirely biodegradable and very light. The 3D‑printed seat shells are custom-fitted via body scanning to ensure maximum comfort for every driver, while the dual hi-res digital displays boast a stripped-down, driver-focused layout for no distractions and the ultimate driving experience. Everything feels buildable today, not some far-off concept. View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article What will it drive like?While no one outside AMG has driven it yet, the tri-motor layout suggests torque vectoring for razor-sharp handling with near-instantaneous power delivery. By delivering true AMG-style dynamics despite being fully electric, it aims to be a grand tourer that can also destroy lap times, blending luxury and extreme performance. Will it be built?Given its road-legal status and production-ready tech, it’s highly likely a version of the GT XX will launch by 2026. Expect elements like the active aero, lighting, and drivetrain tech to trickle into future AMG models even sooner. Mercedes-Benz has been losing ground to BMW in EV sales, especially in the U.S, so the GT XX signals a hard reset for AMG’s EV strategy, showing they’re ready to outdo BMW’s M EVs while also pushing the Porsche Taycan and Audi RS e-tron GT and establishing AMG as the performance EV benchmark. This car is both a halo and a warning shot. View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Final thoughtsThe Mercedes-AMG Concept GT XX is a statement of intent. With over 1,300 hp, ultra-rapid charging, and stunningly functional design, it could redefine what an electric grand tourer can be. If Mercedes-AMG can deliver on this promise, it will be the EV that resets the performance luxury market. Expect to see more AMG concepts and production models inspired by this design soon. Mercedes-AMG's GT XX is a Direct Shot at BMW M's Electric Future first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared. View the full article

Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Walmart's 'Sturdy' $319 Metal Storage Cabinet Is 56% Off, and It's 'Worth Every Cent' originally appeared on Autoblog. Organization is the key to keeping your workspace clean and tidy. If you have an excess amount of tools, equipment, and other household essentials, a storage cabinet is the solution to all your problems. That's why we were excited to find the GangMei 73-Inch Metal Storage Cabinet on sale at Walmart for 56% off. Originally priced at $319, shoppers can now grab this heavy-duty storage solution for just $139. GangMei 73-Inch Metal Storage Cabinet, $139 (was $319) at WalmartGet it!Measuring 31.5 inches wide and 73 inches high, this storage cabinet has the ability to hold anything from heavy paint cans and small toolboxes to cleaning supplies and gardening equipment. It is made of high-quality cold-rolled steel that is extremely durable and long-lasting. The cabinet has four adjustable shelves that can each hold up to 120 pounds, giving you a ton of different storage options and capabilities. One reviewer wrote, "I ordered three and they are very sturdy. They meet my garage storage needs. They were very easy to assemble. I plan to order two more." Another added, "Fits our needs perfectly. Worth every cent." Related: Walmart's 'Extremely Handy' Cordless Drill Kit Is Now on Sale for Just $39 "Functional and easy to assemble," said a third shopper. "I have the metal cabinet in the garage. It fits neatly along the wall and has ample space to store stuff in." You won't have to worry about safety when it comes to this structure. Your purchase comes with two keys to lock the front swinging doors to keep items secure. On the inside of one of these doors, you'll find a convenient pegboard and four hooks to easily store small tools and accessories. The storage cabinet also has wheels on the bottom that allow you to move it from room to room if necessary. Another customer wrote, "Very sturdy and roomy cabinet — very good quality." Create a clutter-free garage and basement with this $139 metal storage cabinet. It'll be the easiest purchase you make all year. Walmart's 'Sturdy' $319 Metal Storage Cabinet Is 56% Off, and It's 'Worth Every Cent' first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared. View the full article

I Drove the 2025 Nissan Murano in Los Angeles. Here's My Honest Review originally appeared on Autoblog. The Murano makes a comebackThe 2025 Nissan Murano is a ground-up redesign of the lauded midsize crossover that Nissan has produced since the 2003 model year as its first SUV designed specifically for the U.S. market. Over the past two decades and four generations, Nissan has managed to keep the Murano’s image unique—if somewhat polarizing. NissanThis newest Murano continues to straddle an unusual space in the segment, facing rivals that lean on either a traditional V6 (Honda Passport) or a hybrid powertrain (Toyota Highlander, Lexus NX/RX). Nissan instead goes all-in with its high-tech turbocharged four-cylinder, paired with significantly reworked styling inside and out. InfinitiA new powertrainUnder the hood is a 241-horsepower, 2.0-liter VC-Turbo four-cylinder—the same engine used in the Altima and Infiniti QX50/QX55. It produces 260 lb-ft of torque and features variable compression technology, which can adjust compression ratios on the fly (from 8:1 to 14:1). The result is a blend of strong torque under load and efficiency at cruise. Gone is the often-criticized CVT, and in its place is a 9-speed automatic transmission. While not flawless, the setup delivers on its promise, with smooth power delivery and better drivability overall. The 2025 Murano earns an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway—impressive numbers for a non-hybrid. Nissan View the 4 images of this gallery on the original article Design: inside and outAdjusting to the new Murano’s exterior may take some time. Fans of the original design might find the new “V-Motion” grille polarizing, and while Nissan typically balances its styling cues well, this front end feels less cohesive. That said, the Murano’s profile view remains sleek and modern. Inside, the story is much stronger. Dual 12.3-inch displays are standard, with one serving as the infotainment hub and the other as a digital gauge cluster. Wireless smartphone integration, advanced safety tech, and available luxuries like massaging seats, ambient lighting, and premium audio help elevate the cabin. Nissan’s “Zero Gravity” foam seats continue to impress, offering notable long-distance comfort. The 2025 Nissan Murano offers 32.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 63.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. That is competitive, but its maximum tow rating of 1,500 lbs isn't. The class average tends to hover around 3,500 lbs. Driving the 2025 Murano in Los Angeles, CAFew places test a vehicle like Los Angeles, with its stop-and-go traffic, patchy roads, and bursts of higher-speed travel. The Murano handled these conditions well, striking a balance between comfort and composure—though not without quirks. The VC-Turbo engine is smooth and delivers power with authority, but turbo lag is evident when pushing hard. The 9-speed shifts smoothly in daily driving, though a bit of hesitation lingers under load. Most drivers won’t mind, but enthusiasts may. The push-button gear selector feels more gimmicky than functional, complicating parking without adding real value. Steering is light yet responsive, giving the Murano decent maneuverability despite its roughly 4,400-pound curb weight. It feels composed in traffic and fairly agile during commutes, although it becomes heavier when hustled through corners. A wealth of electronic driver aids helps reduce fatigue in traffic, but they also contribute to a somewhat artificial, digital driving feel. Nissan View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Final thoughtsPricing for the 2025 Murano starts at $40,470 for the SV FWD, with AWD adding $1,000. The mid-level SL begins at $46,560, and the range-topping Platinum sits at $49,600. These prices are competitive, especially considering the Murano’s strong suite of standard tech and premium touches. In the end, the Murano is a stylish, tech-heavy midsize crossover that offers more luxury and innovation than many expect for the price. While its design and digital driving character may divide opinions, Nissan has crafted a compelling alternative in a crowded segment. I Drove the 2025 Nissan Murano in Los Angeles. Here's My Honest Review first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared. View the full article

Volkswagen Delivers 1.5 Millionth ID. EV as Global Sales Surge originally appeared on Autoblog. Volkswagen has officially delivered its 1.5 millionth all-electric ID. model, a milestone reached in under five years since the first ID.3s rolled off the line in 2020. The landmark car was an ID.7 Tourer Pro, presented at VW’s Emden plant in Germany, a site that has become one of the automaker’s biggest electric hubs. It’s a statement that the once diesel-dominated brand has truly pivoted, at least in volume, to electrification. That said, VW hasn’t been shy about experimenting with its customers, as UK buyers recently discovered when reports revealed Volkswagen UK is locking EV horsepower behind a monthly subscription. For every milestone like this, there’s still a lingering question: how far can VW push the EV experiment before drivers push back? Emden Plant: Europe’s EV WorkhorseThe milestone delivery took place at Emden, VW’s third EV-dedicated facility after Zwickau and Dresden. More than €1 billion has been invested in converting the plant for electric models, and it now produces the ID.4 and ID.7 for Europe. Add in production from Chattanooga, USA, plus VW’s partnerships in China, and the ID family is now a global proposition. The ID. range itself has expanded well beyond the hatchback roots of the ID.3, including SUVs, sedans, and even the retro-inspired ID. Buzz. Yet, even with this mass EV rollout, Volkswagen hasn’t forgotten its heritage. Enthusiasts still celebrate models like the Golf R, with oddities such as this one-of-one Volkswagen Golf R fetching attention for its rarity and quirky extras. It shows VW is still balancing nostalgia with forward-looking ambition. The 1.5 Million Milestone ExplainedReaching 1.5 million sales is more than a marketing brag; it highlights the scalability of the MEB platform, VW’s dedicated EV architecture. By building everything from a compact hatch to a full-size tourer off the same bones, VW has achieved economies of scale that few rivals outside of Tesla can match. Yet, the EV landscape is shifting fast. Customer expectations remain high, and competition from Asia, particularly BYD, is forcing VW to double down on affordability and features. While electrification leads the headlines, the brand knows its ICE legacy still matters. Comparisons like VW Golf GTI vs. Honda Civic Type R continue to shape how enthusiasts see Volkswagen, a reminder that VW’s sporting credibility is as vital as its EV milestones. VolkswagenWhat Comes Next For VW’s ID. FamilyThe future is already mapped out. The upcoming ID.2 all aims to be the people’s EV in the truest sense, a compact model priced to compete with entry-level petrol cars. With European regulators pushing for stricter CO₂ targets, VW’s momentum is crucial to meeting both sales goals and compliance obligations. Still, the subscription experiments, pricing pressure, and an increasingly skeptical buying public could challenge VW’s EV dominance in the next five years. For now, though, the 1.5 million milestone is a clear reminder that the ID. family has gone from curiosity to core business in record time. Volkswagen Delivers 1.5 Millionth ID. EV as Global Sales Surge first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared. View the full article

California Democrats unveiled legislation Monday to move forward with their plan to counter a Republican redistricting proposal in Texas with new congressional maps in the Golden State. “We decided as a delegation that we could not just stand there and allow [President] Trump to distort the next election, and continue to harm the people who we represent. And so we have worked to try and identify a map that is consistent with the goals that we believe in,” Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) said at a press conference. Lofgren confirmed that Democrats have identified five GOP-held seats that could, if the maps are adopted, flip into the Democrats’ column. A draft of the map dropped Friday. “Unlike the Republicans in Texas, we’re not just doing this in secret. We are revealing the proposed maps. The Legislature will talk about their process. … We are going to put it to [the voters] to decide,” Lofgren said. The legislation introduced Monday is part of an effort, spearheaded by California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), to put redistricting before voters in a special election this fall, allowing the Legislature to bypass California’s independent redistricting commission and redraw lines mid-decade. The legislation includes a state constitutional amendment and a call for a special election on Nov. 4. “Donald Trump lit this fire when he pressured Texas to change the rules in the game. California is answering that attack not by breaking democracy but by protecting it,” California Assembly Elections Chair Gail Pellerin said at the press conference, stressing that “the bills we are introducing today only take effect if another state rigs the rules.” Proponents have underscored that the new maps would only be triggered by moves in red states and that they would only hold for the ’26, ’28 and ’30 elections, before the authority to redraw reverts to the independent commission. Newsom has explained that the Legislature is introducing a constitutional amendment “that includes new maps that will be done in a transparent way, to request of the voters on a special election on November 4th to move forward with mid-decade redistricting, which in essence will neutralize, or neuter, whatever happens in Texas.” “We won’t move forward – it’s a trigger – unless Texas or other Republican states move forward. It will be temporary. It will be done on an emergency basis. It will also be done in a way that reinforces our commitment to nationwide independent redistricting,” Newsom said in a video shared Monday to social platform X. A bill and a constitutional amendment introduced in the state Assembly deal with the proposed maps and the system changes, and a bill in the state Senate handles funding for the special election, according to the Assembly’s redistricting webpage. The state Legislature, where Democrats boast supermajority control, reconvened Monday afternoon after a summer break and is expected to move quickly to set up a special election in November. Meanwhile, Texas state House Democrats who fled the state to stall a GOP redistricting plan returned to the state Legislature Monday, all but ensuring the Lone Star State maps advance — which would trigger the California changes, assuming Golden State voters approve the plan. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill. View the full article

Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten (D) announced Monday he is suspending his campaign for U.S. Senate and endorsing fellow State Rep. Josh Turek (D) in his bid to unseat incumbent Sen. Joni Ernst (R). “Today I am suspending my campaign. I know this may come as a surprise but I made this decision because I think it’s in the best interest of Iowans and myself,” Scholten said in a statement. “From the very beginning, I thought a prairie populist athlete from Western Iowa would be the best candidate to win in the General election,” he continued. “I still do, but instead of me, I have complete confidence that Josh Turek can take this on. That’s why I am suspending my campaign and endorsing him.” Turek, a two-time Paralympics gold medalist for Team USA, announced last week he’s entering the crowded Democratic primary to unseat Ernst in the 2026 midterm race. Scholten, who launched his Senate bid in early June, said his decision to end his campaign was “founded on friendship,” pointing to their shared values and extensive history working together in the state Legislature. “Ultimately, I decided he could carry the issues I deeply care about — universal health care, breaking up monopolies that are hurting farmers and consumers, getting special interests out of politics. As his friend, I’m proud to support him,” he added. Scholten made clear that he decided independently to drop out of the race and did not feel pressure to do so. “I want to stress this is a decision of my own accord. I’m ending my campaign because I believe it’s the right thing. I want Joni Ernst to be held accountable for her failed leadership. I want Democrats to win and I know we will if we elect Josh Turek,” he said. Ernst, who is seeking a third term next year, won reelection against a Democratic challenger by roughly 7 points in 2020. Republicans have long held on to Iowa’s Senate seats, and President Trump won the state by 13 points in November. Scholten will join Turek for a campaign event Monday evening to formally announce the endorsement, Turek’s campaign said. “I am honored to have the support of J.D.,” Turek said in a statement. “Over the last several years, J.D. and I have fought alongside one another in the state legislature to lower costs for Iowa’s families, to make health care more affordable and accessible, to make housing more affordable, and to make life a little bit easier and a little bit better for Iowa’s families.” “We have an incredible opportunity to beat Joni Ernst in 2026, and I’m proud to join forces with J.D.,” he continued. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill. View the full article

The Trump administration is ordering officers at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to take a more “holistic” approach when determining whether to award U.S. citizenship to immigrants, saying they must weigh more factors in determining whether an applicant has “good moral character.” The Friday memo from USCIS said officers must now weigh not just any disqualifying behavior but whether those seeking to naturalize are in good standing in their community. “Going forward, USCIS officers must account for an alien’s positive attributes and not simply the absence of misconduct,” the memo states. U.S. law has long prevented those convicted of murder and other serious violent crimes from gaining U.S. citizenship, and applicants were already required to be considered as having good moral character. But the new memo also encourages officers to consider rejecting applicants with other convictions, including drug use or two or more convictions for driving under the influence. Officers are also encouraged to weigh conduct that may not be illegal but frowned upon, such as “reckless or habitual traffic infractions” or soliciting. “Repeated criminal conduct such as multiple DUI convictions undermines moral character unless rebutted by affirmative evidence of reform,” the memo states. “In assessing conditional bars officers have authority — and now explicit directive — to weigh all relevant evidence, both adverse and favorable, before granting or denying naturalization.” Officers are also urged to consider evidence of reform, including compliance with court orders, payment of lapses in taxes of child support payments, or “community testimony” from those who can assure their good character. The memo also encourages the officers to look at other “positive factors,” such as “sustained community involvement,” caregiving or raising a family, education and career achievements, and paying taxes. “GMC findings must go beyond the absence of disqualifying acts, it must reflect a genuine positive assessment of who the alien is and how they have lived in their community,” the memo states, using an abbreviation for good moral character. Those seeking to naturalize already face multiple steps to do so, including years of lawful presence in the U.S., compliance with U.S. laws, and passing a test on U.S. civics often conducted in English. “U.S. citizenship is the gold standard of citizenship — it should only be offered to the world’s best of the best,” USCIS spokesperson Matthew J. Tragesser said in a statement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill. View the full article

A federal court appointed Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s choice for US attorney for the Southern District of New York, to serve in that position as his interim term was set to expire, making him the president’s first significant US attorney appointment that has gone unchallenged. Judges in SDNY appointed Clayton on Monday to serve as US attorney effective August 20, the court announced Monday. Clayton, a former corporate attorney and the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump’s first term, has never been a prosecutor. Unlike some of Trump’s picks for other US attorney positions, Clayton has not made controversial charging decisions that have been criticized as being politically motivated. The appointment by the judges marks a reversal at a time when Trump’s been unable to get US attorneys in place during his second term. Senators have blocked most of Trump’s nominations to US attorney positions, including Clayton. Trump has put in place interim US attorneys across the country, but those terms are expiring and some have met resistance by federal judges, who are allowed by law to appoint a US attorney after an interim’s term expired. In New Jersey, district judges rejected Trump’s interim US attorney Alina Habba and selected another attorney for the position, who Trump then fired. Habba’s appointment has been challenged in two court cases. In the Northern District of New York, the district court judges declined to exercise their authority to appoint a US attorney. Trump’s choice, John Sarcone III, now serves as the acting US attorney there. It’s not the first time the judges have appointed a US attorney for SDNY. Geoff Berman, who served as US attorney in Manhattan in Trump’s first term, was also never confirmed by the Senate but was appointed by the district court judges. He was later replaced by the Trump administration. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com View the full article

President Donald Trump’s announcement Monday that he will sign an executive order aimed at getting rid of mail-in ballots and voting machines seems unlikely to amount to much. He doesn’t appear to have any such authority, and legal challenges would surely follow. But it was instructive in one way: It made clear the president elected to lead the party of states’ rights has very little regard for states’ rights. Indeed, he almost seems to disdain them. It’s difficult to read his comments any other way, especially as he has spent much of his second term attempting to chip away at states’ rights — or at least, the ones he doesn’t like. While selling his new pitch to get rid of mail-in voting and voting machines, Trump included this remarkable pair of sentences. “Remember, the States are merely an ‘agent’ for the Federal Government in counting and tabulating the votes,” the president wrote on Truth Social. “They must do what the Federal Government, as represented by the President of the United States, tells them, FOR THE GOOD OF OUR COUNTRY, to do.” Trump has described the states as “agents” of the federal government before in this context, but without casting them as subservient to him personally. This is a rather novel take on the Constitution, to put it mildly. As CNN’s Daniel Dale notes, the Constitution says the “Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections … shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof.” Congress has a role, in that the Constitution says it can “make or alter such Regulations.” But there is no role for the president. And Trump isn’t saying that Congress should outlaw mail-in voting or voting machines, mind you. Instead, he’s saying the states “must” get rid of them because he tells them to — apparently because he was elected president and because he has determined it’s “FOR THE GOOD OF THE COUNTRY.” This is merely the latest in a long line of drastic Trump claims to power. He often claimed during his first term that the Constitution gave him absolute power. Even when out of office, he floated terminating portions of the Constitution, while repeating his false claims that the 2020 election was rigged. And earlier this year, he posted a quote often attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte suggesting his actions couldn’t be illegal as long as he was acting to “save” the country. But just as striking as Trump’s claim to power on Monday was his explicit statement that states are merely his “agents.” This is very difficult to square with decades of conservative orthodoxy, which holds that the federal government should be small and that states should lead the way. When Trump was first elected in 2016, the Republican Party platform devoted an entire section to its apparent devotion to states’ rights. It said the federal government should not have any powers beyond those specifically enumerated in the Constitution. “Every violation of state sovereignty by federal officials is not merely a transgression of one unit of government against another; it is an assault on the liberties of individual Americans,” the platform said. The platform also decried the “bullying of state and local governments,” apparently a reference to the Obama administration. What were those state and local governments being bullied over? According to the platform, it was on “matters ranging from voter identification (ID) laws to immigration” and on “healthcare programs,” among other things. Trump has now taken constitutionally dicey executive actions that sought to undercut states’ authority in all three of those areas: On voter ID, he signed an executive order seeking to boost proof of citizenship requirements for registering to vote. (A judge later blocked this.) On immigration, he has sought to target state and local governments’ “sanctuary” policies. (A judge recently dismissed the administration’s lawsuit in Chicago over this.) On health care, Trump’s new domestic agenda law creates, for the first time, federal “work requirements” for Medicaid that the states administering it must abide by. But those aren’t the only areas in which he’s sought to impose the federal government on the states: When he dispatched troops to Los Angeles in June amid protests over his immigration crackdown, he became the first president in 60 years to do so without the consent of the governor. (California has sued over this.) This month, he became the first president to federalize the police in Washington, DC. He issued an executive order directing the Justice Department to prevent states from enforcing their own climate laws. He sought to end New York City’s congestion pricing by withholding funding. (A judge later blocked this.) He has repeatedly sought to control how California uses its water. And he has repeatedly threatened to withhold federal funding from states and cities if they don’t abide by more conservative social policies on issues such as transgender rights. But few of these efforts loom as large as Trump’s growing attempts to exert himself over the American elections system. Trump has not only sought to expand citizenship requirements and talked about nixing mail-in voting and voting machines; as CNN’s Fredreka Schouten wrote earlier this month, his administration and its allies have taken a series of steps to apply pressure on the elections system — often in line with Trump’s false claims of widespread voter fraud. This has raised fears among Democrats and watchdogs about a concerted effort to reshape the elections system in a way that benefits Trump and his party. It remains to be seen how much his new executive order might ultimately play into that, given it’s not clear how such a thing could pass legal muster. But this is also an area that interests Trump greatly, owing to his years of voter fraud conspiracy theories. And it’s difficult to see him standing back, no matter what the Constitution says about his powers (or lack thereof). And if nothing else, Trump has finally said how he really feels about the concept of states’ rights. 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SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea leader Kim Jong Un said his country needed to rapidly expand its nuclear armament and called U.S.-South Korea military exercises an "obvious expression of their will to provoke war," state media KCNA reported on Tuesday. South Korea and its ally the United States kicked off joint military drills this week, including testing an upgraded response to heightened North Korean nuclear threats. Pyongyang has traditionally criticised those joint drills as rehearsals for invasion and in some cases responded with weapons tests, but Seoul and Washington say they are purely defensive. The exercises were a "clear expression of stand of openly revealing their intention to remain most hostile and confrontational" to North Korea, Kim said during his visit to a navy destroyer, according to KCNA. He said the security environment required the North to "rapidly expand" its nuclear armament, noting that recent U.S.- South Korea exercises involved a "nuclear element". (Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Chris Reese and Stephen Coates) View the full article

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Ukraine will promise to buy $100 billions of U.S. weapons financed by Europe as part of a deal to get guarantees from the United States for its security after a peace settlement with Russia, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing a document seen by the newspaper. The newspaper added that under the proposals, Ukraine and the U.s. would also strike a $50 billion deal to produce drones with Ukrainian companies. (Reporting by Jasper Ward) View the full article

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Residents can see demonstrations of several types of voting systems and system components as Louisiana continues its search for a new system. Six public demonstrations will be held in Baton Rouge. Here are the types of voting systems and when residents can view them. Aug. 26: Hart InterCivic Verity Vanguard 1.0 Voting System Sept. 9: Clear Ballot ClearVote Voting System Sept. 11: ES&S EVS 6.5.0.0 Voting System Sept. 15: Democracy Live Omni Ballot Tablet (9-10:30 a.m.) Sept. 16: Dominion Voting Systems Democracy Suite 5.20 Voting System Sept. 18: VotingWorks VxSuite 4 Voting System All demonstrations will be at the Louisiana Old Governor’s Mansion, located at 502 North Blvd., from 9 a.m. to noon unless otherwise noted. Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry launched the search for a new voting system in February 2025. She said an issue with the decades-old system is finding parts to fix machines. Pilot testing could begin in smaller parishes by 2026. Trump targets mail-in ballots, ‘seriously controversial’ voting machines Latest NewsLouisiana National Guard deployed to Washington D.C. for law enforcement support, Governor Landry announces Transgender athlete sues NCAA, Swarthmore College for track team removal Promising vaccine may prevent certain cancers from returning More federal troops head to D.C. ‘Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry agrees to plead guilty Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Louisiana First News. View the full article

FAIRFIELD, Ky. (FOX 56) — A woman was arrested after allegedly setting a home on fire on Saturday in Nelson County. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office said officers were dispatched around 9:37 p.m. to a structure fire on Little Union Road in Fairfield. The office said 33-year-old Sarah Shelburne, of Fairfield, was taken to the sheriff’s office and interviewed. Sarah Shelburne (Nelson County Sheriff’s Office)According to an arrest citation, Shelburne admitted to pouring two bottles of rubbing alcohol on a dresser and piles of clothes on the floor, setting the fire, and leaving. Shelborne allegedly told officers she had thought about lighting the home on fire and killing her mother and her mother’s boyfriend most of the day. Shortly after the interview, Shelburne allegedly spat on an officer’s face and threatened to kick all of his teeth out. LATEST KENTUCKY NEWS:Aldersgate Camp rebuilding after lodge destroyed in fire Kentucky woman allegedly admits to trying to kill mother in fire London woman allegedly kicks officer in groin, refuses to leave business Shelburne was taken to Nelson County Correctional Center and charged with first-degree arson, two counts of attempted murder, third-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree terroristic threatening, and two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 56 News. View the full article

Hyper Kidz indoor playground to open first Minnesota location originally appeared on Bring Me The News. A new indoor playground with attractions for babies, toddlers and big kids is coming soon to Blaine. Hyper Kidz, which will offer three customized play areas for different age groups, is taking over a roughly 22,400-square-foot space left vacant after the closure of Best Buy back in 2017. Aldi occupies a portion of the building, but Blaine City Council Member Jess Robertson said the property has been difficult to fill as those interested in the past have found the remaining space either too big or too small. Speaking at the July 7 City Council meeting, Robertson said she's glad the long-vacant space is "just right" for Hyper Kidz. "I think it's a great way to engage the kiddos in our community and it's a unique amenity," she added. Hyper Kidz will open in Blaine at 10985 Ulysses St. NE, Suite 200. Photo courtesy of Blaine City Council.Hyper Kidz operates 25 indoor playgrounds across the country, according to its website. The Blaine location will be the franchise's first location in Minnesota. Each Hyper Kidz location features three play areas. The self-contained "Mini Zone" is for the 0-2 age group, with an extensively-padded play area designed for parents to join their babies and toddlers inside. The "Kid Zone", for the 2-7 age group, features seating for parents that provides a full view of the play equipment, which includes a ball pit, balloon house, motorized revolving rides and other attractions. Lastly, the "Big Kid Zone" is designed for children over 4 feet tall or up to 13-years-old. The area features over 20 interactive play activities, colorful tube slides and more. Designed to be the perfect party venue, Hyper Kidz Blaine will also feature private party rooms and a kitchen. According to city documents, the attraction could draw approximately 300 kids during peak times. An opening date has not yet been announced. A 3D layout of a Candyland-themed Hyper Kidz. Photo courtesy of Hyper Kidz via Blaine Planning Commission.This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared. View the full article

Rain totals in Minnesota: Up to 10 inches recorded in weekend deluge originally appeared on Bring Me The News. The weekend deluge in Minnesota was well-advertised and the end result was quite accurate, as the southern third of the state was drenched with 2-10 inches of rain. The Brainerd Lakes Area wound up with about a half inch of rain. Saint Cloud received around an inch, with totals rising at locations further south. While 2-4 inches was commonplace in places like the Twin Cities and Rochester, there were more isolated pockets that got smacked with 4-6 inches — and a few totals between 8-10 inches. The highest totals were in Spring Valley and Waseca, where around 10 inches was recorded and heavy street flooding reported. Other pockets of heavier rain were in and around St. Paul, Rosemount, Hastings, Mankato, Marshall and down along the Interstate 90 corridor in far southern Minnesota. Sign up for our BREAKING WEATHER newsletters Flooding in Spring Valley on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.Minnesota Department of TransportationNotable totals Aug. 15-18Spring Valley: 10.18 inches Waseca: 9.48 inches Grand Meadow: 8.47 inches Wells: 7.64 inches Janesville: 7.72 inches Marshall: 6.92 inches Ellendale: 6.39 inches Ostrander: 5.85 inches Eagle Lake: 5.34 inches CoCoRaHSMankato: 5.15 inches Saint Peter: 5.00 inches St. Paul: 4.93 inches Lake Crystal: 4.89 inches SE Minneapolis: 4.79 inches Renville: 4.79 inches Hastings: 4.59 inches Comfrey: 4.41 inches Austin: 4.39 inches Blue Earth: 4.35 inches Rosemount: 4.21 inches St. Paul Park: 3.93 inches Plymouth: 3.85 inches White Bear Lake: 3.41 inches Benson: 2.63 inches Willmar: 2.54 inches Eau Claire: 2.25 inches Pivotal WeatherYou can find more totals at the interactive map here. The rain came in waves, starting Friday as severe storms exploded over the Twin Cities and tracked to the southeast. Minnesota was hit hard again overnight into Saturday morning as a line of severe storms produced winds up to 80 mph — hammering Marshall and dropping more heavy rain as they moved from west to east. A third round of intense storms developed Saturday night into Sunday morning, dumping extremely heavy rain across far southern Minnesota. The fourth round then developed Sunday night and lasted through Monday morning before dying out around midday. This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared. View the full article

見ごろを迎えているコキアの中を歩く来園者＝ひたちなか市の国営ひたち海浜公園で2025年8月18日午後3時43分、井手一樹撮影 写真一覧 　茨城県ひたちなか市の国営ひたち海浜公園で、コキアが見ごろを迎えている。真夏の日差しをたっぷりと浴びてさわやかな緑色に染まり、訪れた人たちの目を楽しませている。 　園内の「みはらしの丘」で約2・3ヘクタールに約4万本を植栽。園路からコキアに触れることができ、夏特有の卵形でふわふわ、もふもふとした質感を楽しめる。現在は高さ50～70センチほど。8月下旬にいずれも70センチほどにそろう見込み。 Advertisement 　みはらしの丘付近に今年から「コキア見本園」を新設した。従来の品種「ルージュ」に加え、燃えるような赤色が特徴の「滝野ファイヤーエッグ」など形や色が異なる4品種を鑑賞できる。 　ひたち公園管理センターの広報担当・渡辺万里映さんは「（紅葉の時期の）赤いコキアが話題になりやすいが、緑のコキアは夏ならでは。もこもことした愛らしい姿を楽しんでもらえたら」と呼びかけた。【井手一樹】 View the full article

One of the most out-of-this-world-looking vehicles took home Best in Show honors at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Despite the fact that there was some extremely strong competition from 229 cars this year, the winner — a 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo — was clear and obvious the second I walked onto the 18th fairway on Sunday morning, and it seems like most people had the same thought. Quite simply, there's nothing else like this in the world, and no other car really stood a chance. I'm sure you've never heard of the Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo — commonly known as the Tulipwood Torpedo — before yesterday, because I certainly hadn't, but what we've got here is an aero-inspired wonder made out of mahogany with a shape that more closely resembles a boat than a car. It was first commissioned by André Dubonnet, a World War I ace fighter pilot who also just so happened to be the heir to the Dubonnet fortune. He wanted to go racing, and what better car to go racing in 100 years ago than a wood-bodied behemoth with an 8-liter inline-six that pumped out a whopping 45 horsepower. The car raced at both the Targa Florio and Coppa Florio. Designed by Henri Chasseriaux, the car was constructed out of strips of mahogany, with each one being individually carved to shape and joined to an inner rib system by about 8,500 rivets. In total, the body is super lightweight, and only weighing in at around 160 pounds. That's some impressive craftsmanship, no? Read more: These Supercars Lose Value So Quickly, They're Almost A Steal The Road To Pebble BeachThe car was restored and brought to Pebble by a couple out of Naples, Florida, who actually won Best in Show back in 2022 with a Figoni-bodied 1932 Duesenberg J. They removed the pontoon fenders that some tacky owner had installed at some point in the past, restoring it to its original torpedo shape. "I like wood! I'm a wood boat antique collector. I started collecting them 40 years ago, before it became vogue-ish to do that. So I've always loved varnished wood, and when I saw this I said, my gosh! This is right in my wheelhouse," Lee Anderson Sr, the car's owner, said. "This is what I really like." The Andersons bought the car back in 2022 at RM Sotheby's Pebble Beach auction, clearly feeling good about their Best in Show win that same year. Soon after their purchase was finalized, a grueling two-year restoration that required over 12,000 hours of research and work kicked off, according to MotorTrend. Luckily, when it was purchased, most of the car's mahogany was still intact. As for missing bits, RM sourced 100-year-old wood to complete the restoration. "This Hispano-Suiza ticks every possible box. The underpinnings are technically advanced," Concours Chairman Sandra Button said. "The body is meticulously hand-crafted, light, and lovely." I've got to hand it to this year's judges. It can be hard to withstand the temptation to give another Nazi car the top prize at Pebble, but they did so with ease, making the right choice. It's hard to stand out in a sea of gorgeous vintage cars, but the Tulipwood Torpedo did just that, and seeing it in person was absolutely one of the highlights of my weekend. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik. View the full article

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem would be a top target of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee if Democrats retake the House in the midterms. “It’s my expectation that Kristi Noem will be one of the first people hauled up to Congress shortly after the gavels change hands to get a real understanding for the American people as to this conduct that has taken place: The lack of respect for due process, for the rule of law, the unleashing of masked agents on law-abiding immigrant communities, and the disappearing of people in some instances, to other countries without any real evidence that criminal behavior took place,” Jeffries said in an interview with Tim Miller on “The Bulwark Podcast.” “All of this is going to require aggressive Oversight activity.” Jeffries nodded to a number of controversial actions taken by the Trump administration, from sending Venezuelan migrants to a notorious megaprison in El Salvador to side-stepping due process with actions such as moving to dismiss immigration court cases as a way to initiate expedited removal proceedings and bypassing review by a judge. Masked agents have also been conducting arrests at courthouses and in immigration enforcement actions across the country. Jeffries added that he supported the deportation of immigrants who have been convicted of violent crimes, “but not law-abiding immigrant families, including in some instances, U.S. citizen children who’ve been sent overseas to a place that they’ve never known.” Jeffries said Reps. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who would lead the House Homeland and Judiciary committees if Democrats flipped the House, would likely play a key role in such efforts. “We’ll figure out what the formulation looks like,” he added. While former President Biden was in office, House Republicans impeached then-Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, saying he violated the law, the Secure Fence Act of 2006, by failing to detain every migrant that crossed the border. The Senate swiftly rejected the impeachment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill. View the full article

Today’s edition of quick hits. * Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s latest Oval Office visit went better than the last one: “Speaking to the press during the meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House, the Ukrainian president said that they discussed security guarantees for his country. Zelenskyy said they had a ‘good conversation’ with Trump and spoke about ‘sensitive points.’” * Sizable protests: “Israeli protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza attempted to shut down the country Sunday in one of the largest and fiercest protests in 22 months of war. Organizers, representing the families of hostages, asserted that hundreds of thousands of people took part.” * In Texas: “The Texas measles outbreak that sickened 762 people since late January is over, state health officials said Monday. It’s been more than 42 days since the last new case was confirmed, meeting the threshold public health officials use to declare measles outbreaks over. The last person to have an outbreak-related case got a rash on July 1, according to state data.” * Wildly unnecessary: “Three Republican-led states said Saturday that they were deploying hundreds of National Guard members to the nation’s capital to bolster the Trump administration’s effort to overhaul policing in Washington through a federal crackdown on crime and homelessness. West Virginia said it was deploying 300 to 400 Guard troops, while South Carolina pledged 200 and Ohio says it will send 150 in the coming days, marking a significant escalation of the federal intervention.” * News that won’t help with questions about the administration’s competence: “Papers with U.S. State Department markings, found Friday morning in the business center of an Alaskan hotel, revealed previously undisclosed and potentially sensitive details about the Aug. 15 meetings between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Anchorage.” * DeSantis sure does lose a lot in court: “A federal judge has closed the chapter on key parts of Florida’s censorious ban on school library books that conservatives deem ‘pornographic’ and harmful to children.” * A case I’ve been watching: “A federal judge in Washington blocked the Federal Trade Commission from carrying out investigative demands against Media Matters for America, ruling Friday that the agency was likely violating the left-leaning media watchdog group’s First Amendment rights.” * Maybe it was unwise for the Trump administration to abandon federal efforts to combat disinformation: “A pro-Russian propaganda group is taking advantage of high-profile news events to spread disinformation, and it’s spoofing reputable organizations — including news outlets, nonprofits and government agencies — to do so.” * I’m annoyed that I didn’t think of this first: “Who Said It: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. or The Simpsons’ Dr. Nick?” See you tomorrow. This article was originally published on MSNBC.com View the full article

Twenty states and the District of Columbia sued the Justice Department on Monday for adding a new immigration enforcement rule to federal grants that assist victims of crime — arguing it's part of the Trump administration's crackdown against "sanctuary states." The lawsuit focuses on the Office for Victims of Crime, a 42-year-old division of the Justice Department that hands out more than $1 billion per year to all 50 states to compensate crime victims and fund programs like local crisis counseling centers, emergency shelters, domestic abuse hotlines and victim advocacy services. The Trump-era Justice Department added a new condition to those grants that denies funding to any program that "violates (or promotes or facilitates the violation of) federal immigration law." That includes failing to "give access to [Department of Homeland Security] agents, or honor DHS requests." But the states that joined Monday's lawsuit argue that the rule is illegal, since the Reagan-era law that set up the federal government's crime victim grant programs doesn't say anything about immigration enforcement. "The challenged conditions would force these States into an untenable position: either forfeit access to critical resources for vulnerable crime victims and their families, or accept unlawful conditions, allowing the federal government to conscript state and local officials to enforce federal immigration law," the states and D.C. argue in the lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Rhode Island. Mostly Democratic states joined the suit, including California, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota and Colorado. Collectively, they've received more than $500 million a year in crime victim grants since 2021, according to the lawsuit. The states asked a federal judge to block the new rules and declare them illegal. They said they need "urgent relief" since applications for most of the grants are due Wednesday. The Justice Department declined to comment on the lawsuit. As President Trump seeks to dramatically ramp up arrests of suspected undocumented immigrants, his administration has taken aim at so-called sanctuary cities and states, which generally limit local police from cooperating with federal immigration agents. Within hours of his swearing-in on Jan. 20, the president signed an executive order directing officials to ensure that sanctuary jurisdictions "do not receive access to Federal funds." Weeks later, Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the Justice Department to identify and pause grants to groups that "support or provide services to removable or illegal aliens." The administration argues that sanctuary cities and states make it harder to enforce immigration laws, especially against criminals who end up in state or local custody. Supporters of sanctuary laws, however, argue that forcing local law enforcement officers to work with immigration agents makes migrants less likely to cooperate with the police. Monday's lawsuit said the conditions on crime victim grants risk "destroying trust between law enforcement and immigrant communities that is critical to preventing and responding to crime." "The federal government is attempting to use crime victim funds as a bargaining chip to force states into doing its bidding on immigration enforcement," New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a statement. Earlier this year, the Justice Department cut off hundreds of federal grant programs, including money for nonprofits that help victims of hate crimes, sex trafficking and violence against children, according to a list obtained by CBS News. The heads of some nonprofits warned they would need to lay off staff or shutter crime victim hotlines. At the time, a Justice Department spokesperson told CBS News: "We are confident that these cuts are consistent with the administration's priorities while at the same time protecting services that tangibly impact victims." A group of anti-domestic-violence nonprofits also sued the Justice Department earlier this year for banning grant funding under the Violence Against Women Act to groups that promote "gender ideology" or diversity, equity and inclusion programs. A judge paused that rule. Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan on the Trump-Putin summit, sanctions and more Laufey on creating her own sound A robotics activist's remarkable crusade View the full article

Ce lundi, le président des États-Unis Donald Trump a accueilli le président de l’Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky à la Maison Blanche, avant une rencontre avec les principaux dirigeants européens dont le président de la République française. Après la rencontre bilatérale entre le Républicain et le maître de Moscou Vladimir Poutine, en Alaska, la difficile résolution du conflit était bien sûr au centre de toutes les discussions. Si, comme le raconte notre correspondant à Washington Olivier O’Mahony, l’ambiance entre les deux hommes était à la détente, avec un entretien très contrôlé qui n’a duré que 25 minutes, nul doute que la carte exposée au sein même du Bureau ovale fera grincer quelques dents. On y voit une carte de l’Ukraine, avec les différentes zones occupées aujourd’hui par l’armée russe : Louhansk, 99 %, Donetsk 76 %, Zaporijia 73 %, Kherson 73 %… et la Crimée. Les États-Unis semblent acter la domination territoriale de l’armée russe. Le cliché, en noir et blanc, a été posté par le chef de cabinet adjoint de Donald Trump, Dan Scavino. « Merci pour la carte » dit Zelensky« Merci pour la carte, au fait, a plaisanté Zelensky. Je me demande comment la récupérer. » « Nous vous en procurerons une », a répliqué Trump avec un léger rictus. Ce contenu intégré n'est pas disponible dans votre région.À lire aussi La diplomatie des Premiers dames : Olena Zelenska adresse une lettre à Melania Trump pour son message pour les enfants ukrainiens Pas de couvre-feuLe milliardaire républicain, très vague sur ce qu’il attend d... Lire la suite sur ParisMatch View the full article

千禧年代有過不少女團，而其中一隊就是三人跳唱組合HotCha，女團由張紋嘉（Crystal）、張惠雅（Regen）及黎美言（Winkie）組成，2007年4月4日出道，走青春跳唱路線，當年《Vanilla》、《不要防曬》、《你的味道》、《You Are My Best Friend》、《對我有感覺》等，都是90後集體回憶，不過HotCha卻在2014年解散，雖然曾短暫合體，但Winkie與Regen卻擺明不和，就連成軍15周年演唱會都告吹，因此重組無望。 HotCha由張惠雅（Regen）、張紋嘉（Crystal）及黎美言（Winkie）組成，是青春跳唱女團。（資料圖片）HotCha在2018年曾舉行入行10周年演唱會。（VCG）HotCha 2014年解散，但2020年三位都有短暫合體上節目，不過後來因Regen及Winkie關係惡劣，就連15周年演唱會大計都告吹。（資料圖片）目前Crystal仍活躍於圈內，而Regen雖然做獨立歌手及偶有幕前作品，但事業重心已轉移至飲食業。Regen過往受訪時曾透露做女團只是表面風光：「由我出道到離開，都係冇賺過錢，最後也是畀咗舊錢先走。所以以前有冇人工呢？我們每個月都係有錢嘅，但屬於預支，到最後都係要還返畀公司。」她說做女團時無論接幾多工作都唔夠，最多月薪只得8000至10000元，賺埋都不夠抵償公司預支的款項，最後她甚至賠錢提早解約。 Regen曾透露女團只是表面風光，出道以來冇賺過錢，月薪最多只得8000至10000元，更要還錢畀公司。（IG@regenc）Regen幕前工作不多，除了自資出歌，她亦有幫陳健安拍MV。（IG@regenc）5年前她決定轉行，在長洲開設Cafe，去超市買食材、招呼客人、煮食、收銀等全部親力親為，一個人頂幾個員工。而去年她轉戰工廈，在葵涌開設外賣店「何金銀」，主力做便當以及Crew meal（團餐），同樣繼續一腳踢，每日凌晨就返舖頭準備食材，由於冇同事幫手，她亦試過因為生病而停業一星期。 由去超市買食材、招呼客人、煮食、收銀等全部親力親為，一個人頂幾個員工。（IG@regenc）由去超市買食材、招呼客人、煮食、收銀等，Regen全部親力親為，一個人頂幾個員工。（IG@regenc）Regen連裝修都有份落手搞，完全放下了明星光環。（IG@regenc）Regen有好好認真生活。（IG@regenc）Regen的外賣餐點頗多元化，有冷麵、蓋飯，色彩繽紛營養均衡，她3月時曾發文透露：「好多時候生意都每日都唔夠一千，主要係自己手腳慢，喺葵涌區最慢外賣店榜上有名，資金唔夠生意唔穩定又唔敢亂請人，經過呢一年磨練，相信應該ready好了，執了很久menu執了很久廚房，Foodpanda上架很久了都唔敢開機，因為好怕喺foodpanda都被列去需時很久的餐廳……」不過有外賣車手為她打氣，讚她有心機，她也得到動力繼續堅持。 Regen的外賣店餐點。（[email protected]）Regen的外賣店餐點。（[email protected]）Regen的外賣店餐點。（[email protected]）Regen自言甩漏多、手腳又慢，但她仍努力改善中，想跟舖頭一起進步。（IG@regenc）而近日Regen就貼出一張素顏照，撰文道出創業辛酸，自從開始經營外賣店，她每日都很累，入貨見到數字就好頭痛，更試過入錯貨、俾人呃，Regen表示：「我係一個1KG都搞唔清楚係幾多既（嘅）人，有次長洲ONEDAY店第一次入貨，入一些清潔用品，我入了連我自己都拿不起的一桶漂白水，到而家都唔記得嗰桶嘢有幾重，我剩係知嗰桶嘢我用咗一年；去街市買餸永遠都俾人搵笨，一條魚賣貴一倍以上價錢，返到屋企嚇親屋企人，到而家去街市兩條青瓜開我價十幾蚊我識得走開……」 Regen撰文道出創業辛酸，自從開始經營外賣店，她每日都很累，入貨見到數字就好頭痛，更試過入錯貨、俾人呃。（IG@regenc）她續說，以前屋企房間很凌亂，但開店後要學識點執廚房；以往每晚嚴重失眠，現在每晚10點準時瞓覺7點起身，她表示：「何金銀好似幫自己重整人生咁，只係仲係好窮呢樣嘢仲未改變到，同埋累到完全無心機打扮，今日星期日終於有心有力唔係留喺屋企，落咗樓下飲杯咖啡都覺得自己好似一個homeless。不過原來搞咁多嘢，所有嘢都係比自己重組緊搵返個本源。」原來即使從女團成員轉型做外賣店老闆，Regen仍未能脫貧，但也有很多人留言跟她說加油，更有食客指她煮的食物好好味。 Regen貼出素顏照，指自己忙到根本不會有心機扮靚，自覺似流浪漢，她又道出不少創業辛酸史，不過就感嘆唯一不變的是她仍然好窮。（IG@regenc）素顏入廚房煮食的Regen，與台上表演的Regen判若兩人。（IG@regenc） View the full article