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Cambridge City Councilor Paul Toner addressed allegations of paying for sex at a brothel ring during a council meeting, expressing shame and asserting his right to due process. Despite calls for his resignation from fellow councilors, Toner thanked supporters and stated he will not step down. The community remains divided on the issue, with some urging accountability and others emphasizing Toner's value to the council. Full Article

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., has raised concerns about President Donald Trump's CMS nominee, Dr. Mehmet Oz, over his past support for transgender treatments for minors and abortion, with unanswered questions on these issues. Hawley expressed hope that Oz has changed his views to align with Trump's stance, as Oz has featured transgender children on his show and supported abortion in the past. Despite submitting questions to Oz, Hawley remains uncertain about supporting his confirmation without...

Over 100 people, including U.S. EPA workers, protested in Chicago against regulatory rollbacks and funding cuts by President Trump. Concerns were raised about the impact on working-class Americans, human health, and the environment. The administration's actions were criticized as wasteful and cruel, with a judge ordering reinstatement of fired probationary employees but many remaining in limbo. Full Article

On Tuesday night, Ecuador faces Chile in a crucial CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier, with both teams aiming to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup. Ecuador, led by manager Sebastian Beccacece, is in good form and currently in second place in the standings, while Chile is struggling and needs a win to stay in contention, with experienced players like Arturo Vidal leading the charge. Watch the match live on Fanatiz to see which team...

Joe Rogan criticized Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds on his podcast for suing Justin Baldoni over their ongoing feud regarding the movie "It Ends With Us." Rogan expressed that Lively and Reynolds have damaged their reputation by filing the lawsuit. Despite the legal battle, Baldoni has been vocal in defending himself by providing evidence such as text messages and behind-the-scenes footage to support his innocence. Full Article

President Donald Trump defended National Security Advisor Michael Waltz during an ambassador meeting amid backlash over a leaked Signal text chain involving sensitive war plans. Trump expressed support for Waltz, stating he believes he is doing his best and should not apologize for the blunder. The president also discussed the security breach, questioning whether hackers can access Signal conversations and directing Waltz to investigate the matter with White House technical experts and legal teams to...