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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, appeared to defend her role in Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. However, she acknowledged that she hasn’t spoken to either Biden, the former president, or his wife, Jill Biden. Last July, Biden made history by dropping out of the presidential race after weeks of defections from Democratic lawmakers who urged him to withdraw following a disastrous debate performance against then-President Donald Trump. Pelosi was perceived as a significant driving force behind the Democratic pressure campaign to compel the president to exit the race. Since then, the…

Shaquille O’Neal, the second former athlete to have a TV game show abruptly canceled, co-hosted ABC’s trivia game show “Lucky 13” alongside Gina Rodriguez. After the production company behind the game show filed for bankruptcy, ABC agreed to pay out over $460,000 in prize money to contestants, even though they weren’t legally obligated to do so. Deadline reports that ABC, a Disney-owned network, prioritized ensuring the contestants received their rightful compensation. “Lucky 13” was produced by a UK-based company, Studio 1, which upfront paid for the production expenses in exchange for a share of ABC’s advertising and product placement sales.…

Two people have died after a plane crashed into vehicles on a busy road in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo. A fire department spokesperson confirmed the deaths to local media. The plane crashed on Marques de Sao Vicente Avenue in Barra Funda at around 7.20am local time. Images and video footage showing a bus on fire in the aftermath. Triste mas confirmado a queda de uma aeronave em São Paulo ! @OnDisasters pic.twitter.com/32LV7JqLY2 — Henrique Garcia (@luizhen95262129) February 7, 2025 ‼️Chegando no escritório e uma fumaça preta toma conta do céu na zona oeste de São Paulo. Incêndio na…

Kanye “Ye” West said he named his highly-anticipated studio album Bully after learning his 9-year-old son, Saint, kicked a child for being “weak”. In a podcast chat with YouTuber Justin LaBoy, Ye said, “My son was playing with some kid, and then he kicked him. I asked my son, ‘Why did you do that?’ He said, ‘Because he weak.’” “I was like, This man is really a bully right here,” Ye laughed. LaBoy said, “I wonder where he get that from, which parent. Definitely a young Ye.” Bully marks Ye’s first solo album in over three years. He spent the…

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is set to undergo a drastic workforce reduction, shrinking from more than 5,000 foreign service officers, civil servants, and personal service contractors to just 290 employees, according to two sources familiar with the plan. Approximately 3,000 institutional support contractors have already been fired or furloughed, while the status of around 5,000 foreign service nationals serving globally remains uncertain. The bureaus of Humanitarian Assistance, Global Health, and Management are expected to retain the most staff. However, under the proposed restructuring, only 12 employees would be assigned to cover the entire continent of Africa, and…

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and head of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has recently launched a public attack on the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Musk, appointed by President Donald Trump, described USAID as a corrupt and radical leftist organization, calling for its termination. His remarks came alongside Trump’s executive order freezing foreign aid, effectively dismantling the agency by reducing its workforce from over 5,000 to about 290 employees. While USAID has long faced criticism regarding inefficiency, lack of oversight, and accusations of hidden political agendas, it has traditionally enjoyed bipartisan support for its humanitarian…

An 11-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a double stabbing in Manchester. He is due to appear in court on Friday alongside Ali Saim, 20, after a 16-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man were stabbed and seriously injured in Longsight in Manchester. Police believe the attack on Tuesday evening around Rushford Street and Purcell Street was targeted. Saim, from Aston Avenue in Manchester and the boy were charged with section 18 assault – wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Both the injured men are in a stable condition in hospital.

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.5% from 4.75%. The decision could lead to cheaper borrowing costs for things like mortgages and loans, but also lower returns on savings. Today’s decision means rates are now at their lowest point since June 2023. Summary The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5% It’s the lowest base rate since June 2023 The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 in favour of the cut – those two members wanted a bigger cut, to 4.25% Cutting the rate makes borrowing cheaper, and is intended to boost consumer…

Sarah Michelle Geller (Buffy): Sarah married Freddie Prinze Jr. in 2002, they have two kids together. Since the show, she’s been in The Grudge, The Crazy Ones, The Ringer, Scooby Doo 2 and voiced Teela on Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation. More recently, she appeared in the movie Do Revenge, was a costar on the Teen Wolf spinoff Wolf Pack and currently stars on Dexter: Original Sin. She’s reportedly finalizing a deal to reprise her Buffy role in a sequel series, which will revolve around a new, younger slayer. Anthony Stewart Head (Rupert Giles): Since working on Buffy,” Anthony…

A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield. The incident occurred around 12:17 GMT, prompting an immediate response from police and paramedics, but the teenager succumbed to his injuries shortly afterward. South Yorkshire Police arrested another 15-year-old boy on suspicion of murder, and he remains in custody. Assistant Chief Constable Lindsey Butterfield stated that authorities were working swiftly to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy. She urged the public to be mindful of the grieving family and to avoid speculation or sharing distressing content online.Floral tributes have been left…