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Abby Tegnelia is a Newsweek writer with a focus on celebrity news and the arts & entertainment industry. She has extensive experience in journalism and has written for various national and international magazines. Abby can be contacted via email and is active on social media platforms. In a recent article, popstar Ariana Grande revealed her online gaming addiction to playing Monopoly with strangers while on the road promoting her hit musical, "Wicked." She also mentioned...

When a wealthy 10-year-old boy goes missing, his bully, Dylan Grimes, becomes the prime suspect, forcing Dylan's party-girl mother, Florence, to clear his name in Sarah Harman's novel. In C.J. Box's latest Joe Pickett installment, the Wyoming game warden searches for the governor's missing son-in-law in the Sierra Madres. Meanwhile, Alice Feeney's thriller follows a man whose wife vanishes, leading him to a Scottish island where he encounters a mysterious doppelganger. Full Article

Former USAID staffers in Washington, D.C., left their offices for the last time, carrying boxes with messages directed at President Trump, who is reducing the agency's workforce. A federal judge cleared the way for mass layoffs to proceed, as the Trump administration aims to streamline operations and cut costs. The agency plans to retain less than 300 employees out of 8,000, with criticism focused on alleged wasteful spending and controversial projects funded by USAID. Full...

The Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service is preparing for a potential Trump administration takeover, retaining outside counsel to oppose any executive order to dissolve USPS leadership and merge the agency with the Department of Commerce. Despite White House officials denying immediate plans for USPS changes, Trump's new commerce secretary has been tasked with reviewing the agency's operations. House Democrats and union leaders have criticized any potential takeover as unconstitutional and harmful to...

Harrison Ford remains unimpressed by artificial intelligence and is not concerned about securing control of his likeness from studios. OpenAI is implementing new measures to address bias in its products, including ChatGPT, while Chipotle Mexican Grill is using AI tools to hire more workers for "burrito season." Despite a lackluster start, Apple's AI venture is expected to improve with its large user base, according to Futurum Group CEO Daniel Newman. Full Article

In a series of unfortunate events, two friends lost important items - a phone and a wallet - leading to reflections on the nature of loss and impermanence. While initially causing panic and distress, the experience ultimately led to a realization that everything we need is already within us, prompting a shift in perspective towards holding onto things more lightly. This introspective journey highlights the importance of cherishing the present moment and embracing impermanence as...