Kesha surprises fans at Charli XCX's show at the Kia Forum

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has appointed Ed Martin, former interim U.S. attorney for D.C., as a special attorney to investigate New York Attorney General Letitia James and Sen. Adam Schiff over mortgage fraud allegations. Both have denied wrongdoing amid ongoing probes into James’ office and Schiff’s response to accusations from Trump. Want More Context? 🔎

The Boar's Head deli meat plant, linked to a listeria outbreak that resulted in 10 deaths, is set to reopen after recent inspections revealed lingering sanitation issues at multiple facilities. Despite claims of compliance and safety enhancements, inspections documented similar violations, raising concerns about the company's commitment to food safety and effective federal oversight. Want More Context? 🔎

The Perseids meteor shower will peak on August 12-13, 2025, but visibility will be hindered by an 84% full moon, reducing visible meteors to 10-20 per hour instead of the typical 50. Observers are advised to wait until a week after the peak for better viewing conditions, as the meteors are remnants of comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Want More Context? 🔎

Researchers have confirmed the existence of an ancient black hole using spectroscopy, identifying extremely fast-moving gas around it, indicative of a black hole's presence. The black hole is located in a galaxy known as CAPERS-LRD-z9, part of the "Little Red Dots" class, which may provide insights into early universe conditions and the formation of such massive black holes. Want More Context? 🔎

Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, shot five fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart Army base after sending alarming text messages to family expressing despair. Friends and family noted he faced bullying and racism, with a recent disagreement with a coworker preceding the attack; Radford is currently in pretrial confinement as investigations continue. Want More Context? 🔎

Growing concerns over the safety of kratom, a popular supplement derived from a Southeast Asian tree, have surfaced due to its association with addiction, seizures, and deaths, leading to bans in six states and regulations in at least 18 others. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to crack down on kratom, while lawsuits against companies like Botanic Tonics highlight misleading marketing practices and the need for better regulation. Want More...