Biden nominates Kim Cheatle to lead Secret Service
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated Kim Cheatle to lead the United States Secret Service, the White House announced.
“Kim has had a long and distinguished career at the Secret Service, having rise…
Harvey Weinstein granted appeal in New York sex crimes conviction
Etienne Laurent-Pool/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Disgraced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been granted an appeal in his New York sexual assault case.
The New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, agreed Wednesday to hear his…
Tattoo ink is under-regulated, scientists say
Alvaro Medina Jurado/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Researchers are raising concerns about the quality of tattoo ink, saying the ink isn’t always properly labeled and, in some instances, could contain possible carcinogens. But the biggest problem, researche…
Suspect indicted in 36-year-old Massachusetts cold case murder of college student: DA
Essex District Attorney’s Office(BEVERLY, Mass.) — A convict was indicted Wednesday in the murder of a college student who was found strangled to death more than 35 years ago, officials said.
The body of 20-year-old Claire Gravel was discovered in th…
State school superintendent announces plan for dual language learning in all districts
Washington is poised to become the first state to offer dual language education in every school district. The announcement from State Schools Superintendent, Chris Reykdal, includes a plan to double the 35,000 students already in dual language
Kelly Giddish’s beat on ‘Law & Order: SVU’ ending with season 24
NBC/Will HartKelly Giddish, who has played Detective Amanda Rollins on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 2011, will soon be handing in her badge and gun.
In a statement provided by NBC, Giddish noted the forthcoming season “will indeed” be her l…
‘Road House’ reboot gets underway
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesEdge of Tomorrow and Mr. and Mrs. Smith director Doug Liman was joined by his star Jake Gyllenhaal for a photo to commemorate the start of shooting their Road House reboot.
The pair was shown smiling in a picture posted by …
Biden announces student loan forgiveness: Key things to know
OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration is forgiving some student loan debt for U.S. borrowers and extending the federal student loan repayment pause until Dec. 31, both actio…
Some health officials struggling with new monkeypox vaccine injection method
Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Some states and jurisdictions are hitting early bumps in their rollout of the U.S. government’s new approach to expand access and supply of monkeypox vaccines to more…
Olivia Wilde says being served custody papers at CinemaCon was “really vicious”
Greg Doherty/Getty ImagesOlivia Wilde is opening up about being served custody papers earlier this year at CinemaCon while promoting her upcoming film, Don’t Worry Darling.
In an interview with Variety, Wilde said the incident was “really vicious.”
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