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Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was defeated by Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia in her bid to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, with Connolly winning by 131 to 84 votes. This outcome is seen as a setback for progressives who supported Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the progressive "Squad." Connolly expressed gratitude for his colleagues' support and the confidence in his leadership on the Oversight Committee. Full Article

A 40-year-old tech consultant, Nima Momeni, has been convicted of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco in April 2023. The jury heard about a drug bender, sexual assault, and the stabbing that led to Lee's death, with prosecutors playing the 911 call where Lee asked for help. Momeni claimed self-defense, but prosecutors argued that the stab wounds were precise and not consistent with self-defense, ultimately leading...

A Boston-based 3D printing company created a harness for a green sea turtle named Charlotte, who suffered from "bubble butt syndrome" due to a boat wound, enabling her to swim normally again. The harness, made with the help of Adia and New Balance Athletics, includes a weight system to adjust for the air bubble causing the tilting. Volunteers with 3D printing expertise are sought to replicate the design to assist more sea turtles with the...

Actress Beth Behrs, at 38, revealed that her perimenopause symptoms were initially dismissed by doctors, especially male doctors who claimed she was too young. After experiencing challenging symptoms like insomnia, fatigue, and weight gain, Behrs was eventually diagnosed with perimenopause by Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz and received a treatment plan involving estrogen and dietary changes. Perimenopause is a natural stage leading up to menopause, characterized by irregular menstrual periods and symptoms like hot flashes and mood...

Pope Francis narrowly escaped two assassination attempts during his historic visit to Mosul, Iraq, in 2021, thanks to a tip from British intelligence and swift action by Iraqi police. Despite the risks, the pontiff continued his tour of the region to support the local Christian population and reinforce their place in Iraq and the Arab world. In his upcoming autobiography titled "Hope," Pope Francis reflects on the harrowing experience and the importance of faith in...

In Chicago, workers at an Amazon delivery station in Skokie have voted to authorize a strike amid a labor dispute, seeking higher wages, benefits, and improved workplace safety. Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2025 budget plan was approved by the City Council after modifications to eliminate a property tax hike. Columbia College Chicago plans to cut programs and lay off faculty, while a shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin resulted in the deaths of a teacher,...