Valley fever strikes attendees of California music festival

Fox News host Sean Hannity criticizes House Republicans for the stopgap funding bill aimed at avoiding a government shutdown, citing the rising national debt exceeding $36 trillion. The bill, over 1,500 pages, includes excessive spending on pet projects, such as a new bridge in Baltimore and pay increases for members of Congress. Hannity calls for a return to constitutional order amidst what he deems unacceptable work by lawmakers. Full Article

Senator Dick Durbin engaged in a heated exchange with a CNN reporter over lawmakers potentially receiving a pay raise for the first time since 2009. Durbin mocked CNN for getting paid consistently despite losing viewers, prompting a discussion on media salaries and public trust in institutions. The exchange highlighted differing perspectives on congressional pay raises and media accountability amid shifting public opinion. Full Article

Brittany and Patrick Mahomes recently attended a themed party dressed as their friends Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, with Brittany wearing a sparkly mini dress and curled hair resembling Swift's look, and Patrick in a tuxedo reminiscent of Kelce's outfit. Fans reacted positively to their costumes on social media, with one fan thanking them for making every Swiftie's life sweeter. The expecting parents, who have been married since 2022 and share two children, announced they...

A South Side man with a long criminal record, Tirnell Williams, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for identity theft and masterminding a sex assault to sue a hotel's parent company. Williams, known for filing lawsuits while in custody, pleaded guilty in both cases and faced multiple felony charges. His crimes included armed robbery, sexual assault, and identity theft, resulting in concurrent 14-year and 4-year sentences. Full Article

A federal judge has granted Diego Pavia a preliminary injunction allowing him to play the 2025 season, preventing the NCAA from taking action against Vanderbilt or any other university where Pavia may play a fifth season. This ruling ensures Pavia's eligibility for the upcoming season and prevents any repercussions for the schools he may choose to compete for in the future. Full Article

Republicans are warned of the impending "fiscal cliff" as key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expire next year, amidst a growing national debt. Liberals suggest President Trump prioritize economic and immigration policies for a successful second term. Concerns are raised about the pitfalls of government-run healthcare systems, citing delays and denials of needed medical care. In the Middle East, Assad's fall creates a power vacuum with regional and global powers vying for...