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Art
Elusive street artist Banksy has confirmed a new sculpture in central London, depicting a man striding off a plinth with his face obscured by a flag, is his work. This piece marks a departure from his usual spray-painting, appearing near historic monuments.
Politics
President Trump has nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier for Surgeon General, replacing Dr. Casey Means, whose controversial nomination stalled in the Senate over her limited experience and skeptical views on vaccines, particularly the hepatitis B birth dose. Means, a strong proponent of the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement, faced intense scrutiny from both parties, leading to her withdrawal.
Politics
The House voted to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest agency shutdown, but explicitly excluded immigration enforcement operations, sending the bipartisan package to President Trump.
Music
David Allan Coe, the iconic outlaw country singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Take This Job and Shove It' and 'You Never Even Called Me By My Name,' has passed away at 86. A true outsider with a checkered past and controversial lyrics, Coe left an indelible mark on music despite his many legal and personal struggles.
Technology
Elon Musk is testifying for the second day in a landmark trial against Sam Altman and OpenAI, accusing them of betraying the company's founding promise to remain a nonprofit dedicated to humanity's benefit. OpenAI denies the claims, stating there were no such promises and that Musk's suit aims to undermine their growth.
Finance
Jerome Powell announced he will remain on the Federal Reserve board after his term as chair ends, citing threats to the central bank's independence from Trump administration legal attacks. This decision could complicate incoming chair Kevin Warsh's plans for rate cuts and has drawn criticism from Trump, while the Fed itself faces internal divisions over future rate policy amidst a complex economic outlook.
Politics
The Supreme Court significantly weakened Section 2 of the Civil Rights-era Voting Rights Act, striking down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana. This decision makes it harder for minority communities to challenge redistricting maps that dilute their voting power, potentially aiding Republican efforts to control the House of Representatives, with broader impacts expected by 2028.
Politics
Donald Trump's 'Freedom Trucks' are traveling mobile museums designed to celebrate America's 250th birthday, featuring AI historical figures and a curated, 'Judeo-Christian' narrative of American greatness, with critics raising concerns about historical revisionism and political messaging.
Kitchen
A former kitchen gear reviewer hails Anydeli's new plastic-free silicone food storage containers as the ultimate, non-toxic solution, surpassing even glass options in versatility and durability.
Movie
The highly anticipated sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada' arrives, bringing back Andy Sachs and Miranda Priestly to a vastly changed fashion world, where Runway magazine battles digital trends, budget cuts, and new societal demands.
