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An aerial view of Valley Health Hampshire Memorial Hospital on June 17, 2025 in Romney, W.V. Ricky Carioti | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” would make sweeping changes to U.S. health care, leaving millions of vulnerable Americans without health insurance and threatening the hospitals and centers that provide care to them. The Senate on Tuesday voted 51-50 to pass the controversial spending measure after a marathon overnight voting session on amendments. But the bill will face another major test in the House, where Republicans have a razor-thin majority and some members have already raised objections…
More than a decade after Carnival Triumph was stranded at sea in what became infamously known as the “Poop Cruise,” a new Netflix documentary has reignited interest—and public scrutiny—around the 2013 ordeal.Trainwreck: Poop Cruise, Netflix’s latest true-crime-style exposé, dives into the grim details of the Triumph’s ill-fated February voyage. What began as a four-day Caribbean cruise from Galveston, Texas, turned into a foul-smelling nightmare when an engine room fire knocked out power, leaving more than 4,000 passengers and crew adrift in the Gulf of Mexico with no air conditioning, limited lighting, and overflowing sewage.The documentary spares no detail in recounting…
London-based smartphone maker Nothing has launched its first over-the-ear headphones, the Headphone (1). The new device follows Nothing’s first step into audio hardware with last year’s debut of the Ear 2 open-ear headphones. The new Headphone (1) headphones were designed in collaboration with British audio brand KEF and feature the sleek, transparent design that Nothing has become known for. The device itself is a bit bulky, even for an over-the-ear headphone, but it provides adequate adaptive noise cancelling and transparent modes. This model also offers adaptive bass enhancement, which came across when listening to a variety of music genres. In…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender women from its women’s sports teams to resolve a federal civil rights case that found the school violated the rights of female athletes.The U.S. Education Department announced the voluntary agreement Tuesday. The case focused on Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer who last competed for the Ivy League school in Philadelphia in 2022, when she became the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division I title.It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader attempt to remove transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports.Under the agreement, Penn agreed to restore…
NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion “dupes,” or less expensive versions of high-end clothing and other accessories, are just about everywhere these days. They’re also drawing some businesses into legal battles.In the latest example, Lululemon slapped a lawsuit against Costco on Friday, accusing the wholesale club operator of selling lower-priced duplicates of some of its popular athleisure apparel. Across the retail industry, it’s far from a new phenomenon. But social media is pushing the culture of online dupe shopping to new heights as influencers direct their followers to where they can buy the knockoffs. Want a taste of Hermès’ $1,000 fuzzy…
NEW YORK (AP) — The jury deliberating at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial heard testimony from 34 witnesses over the last seven weeks.They included Combs’ ex-girlfriends Cassie and Jane, who said he forced them into drug-fueled sex marathons they called “freak-offs” and “hotel nights,” a sex worker they knew as “The Punisher,” personal assistants who said they witnessed his violence and facilitated his sexual exploits, and other women who accused him of abuse.All of the witnesses were called by the prosecution. Combs waived his right to testify — not unusual for criminal defendants — and his defense team declined…
Case of Modelo, a beer imported from Mexico, are seen for sale at a grocery store in Arlington, Virginia, February 3, 2025, following the announcement of tariffs by US President Donald Trump on important goods from Canada and Mexico.Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty ImagesConstellation Brands on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analysts’ estimates as tariffs on aluminum weighed on its profitability.Still, the brewer reiterated its forecast for fiscal 2026, showing confidence that it can hit its financial targets despite the weaker-than-expected quarterly performance and higher tariffs.Shares of the company fell more than 1% in extended trading.…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 11:20 AM ET, Tue July 1, 2025 Bookings are now open for Royal Caribbean’s first Royal Beach Club.The all-inclusive destination, officially called Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, is slated to open in The Bahamas in December. In the meantime, travelers can start dreaming—and planning—for their first visit. Guests booked on sailings visiting Nassau starting in late December can purchase their day passes on Royal Caribbean’s website. Travelers can choose from several day passes of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. They are: Day pass with unlimited open bar and dining, starting from $169.99 for guests ages 21+Day…
AI-native startups are rewriting the rules of what early traction looks like — and too often, investors are still playing by the old ones. At TechCrunch All Stage, happening in Boston on July 15, Kleida Martiro, partner at Glasswing Ventures, will lead a breakout that cuts straight to the core of this disconnect. Her session, Winning Capital in a Competitive Market: How to Fund Your AI-Native Startup, on the Foundation Stage, explores how early-stage AI founders can frame their growth story in a way that resonates with forward-thinking investors — and filter out the ones still stuck in SaaS-era metrics.…
Boeing has announced a transition in its chief financial officer role effective August 15, 2025. Jesus “Jay” Malave has been elected as incoming executive vice president and chief financial officer while Brian West will serve as a senior advisor to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg. West, the Boeing CFO for the last four years, will continue working with the company in an advisory capacity, including assisting in the upcoming leadership transition.Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said in a statement, “I want to personally thank Brian for his outstanding work navigating our recovery and positioning the company for the future. These…