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A former senior CIA officer has been arrested after federal investigators allegedly discovered more than $40 million worth of gold bars, millions in cash, and luxury watches during a raid on his Virginia home. David Rush, who spent 17 years at the CIA and held a senior position within the agency’s Directorate of Science and Technology, is now at the center of a growing federal investigation into missing government assets. According to reports, Rush previously worked alongside Stephen A. Feinberg, a billionaire businessman and current U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense in the Trump administration. The two are believed to have…

The British government has released a second batch of documents related to the controversial appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to Washington, renewing scrutiny of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership and decision-making. The controversy stems from Starmer’s decision to appoint Mandelson despite concerns over his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as well as warnings about other political and diplomatic risks linked to the veteran Labour politician. Earlier documents released in March revealed that Starmer had been warned about potential reputational damage, including Mandelson’s previous resignations from government and his support for closer relations with China.…

A U.S. ​judge on Friday temporarily ‌blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from setting up a ​nearly $1.8 billion fund to ​compensate victims of what ⁠Trump has called government “weaponization.” The ​order by U.S. District ​Judge Leonie Brinkema of the Eastern District of Virginia blocks the ​Trump administration from “taking ​any further action” to set up ‌or ⁠operate the fund while the judge hears additional legal arguments. The Justice Department ​announced the ​creation ⁠of an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” last week as ​part of an agreement ​to ⁠settle Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service ⁠over ​the leak ​of his tax records.

Kenneth Iwamasa, the longtime personal assistant of late “Friends” actor Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his role in the actor’s fatal ketamine overdose. Federal prosecutors said Iwamasa repeatedly injected Perry with ketamine in the weeks leading up to his death in October 2023, including the final dose that caused the actor to lose consciousness and drown in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home. During sentencing, Perry’s family and business manager accused Iwamasa of enabling the actor’s addiction rather than seeking help, despite witnessing several dangerous reactions to the drug. “I am…

Grizz Chapman, who played Tracy Jordan’s pal and bodyguard Grizz on “30 Rock,” has died at the age of 52, TMZ reports. He reportedly passed away on Friday; no cause of death has been released. Chapman began appearing as Grizz when “30 Rock” debuted on NBC in 2006, pairing up with Kevin Brown’s Dot Com as the personal protectors and sounding boards for Tracy Morgan’s erratic comedian Tracy Jordan. (Chapman later said he met Morgan while working as a bouncer at a strip club.) He went on to appear in 80 episodes across all seven seasons, with the show wrapping up its Emmy-winning…

Boeing has secured a major legal victory after a U.S. jury cleared the aircraft manufacturer of fraud allegations linked to its 737 MAX jets. The lawsuit was brought by LOT Polish Airlines, which accused Boeing of withholding important information about changes to the aircraft’s flight-control system. The airline sought $153 million in damages, arguing that it suffered significant losses during the worldwide grounding of the 737 MAX fleet following two deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019. After a two-week trial in Seattle and several hours of deliberation, the jury ruled in Boeing’s favor, finding the company not liable for fraud…

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a major immigration policy change that could affect thousands of foreign nationals seeking permanent residency. Under the new guidance, many temporary visa holders pursuing Green Cards will now be required to leave the United States and apply through U.S. consulates in their home countries instead of completing the process while remaining in the country. Officials say the change is intended to align the immigration system with existing laws and reduce what they describe as misuse of adjustment-of-status pathways. USCIS also stated that exceptions may only be granted under extraordinary circumstances. The…

A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has kIlled at least 90 people and left many trapped. A total of 247 workers were underground at the time of the blast, which occurred at 7:29 pm (1129 GMT) on Friday, May 22, at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, according to state news agency Xinhua. At least 90 people had di£d and 123 others were sent to hospital for treatment, four of whom were in critical or severe condition, state broadcaster CCTV said. A total of 755 emergency and medical personnel were dispatched to the site, with…

Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews, who was recently reported missing in Dubai, has reportedly been arrested and is being held in prison in the United Arab Emirates. The development comes days after a missing person report was officially filed following concerns over Andrews’ unexplained disappearance. According to reports, Andrews was arrested by authorities in Dubai, although the exact charges against him have not been publicly confirmed. His father, Peter Andrews, insisted that his son had not been abducted and said he was safe. “He has not been kidnapped but he is under arrest. I don’t know on what charge,” Peter…

Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League Player of the Season after a standout campaign for Manchester United F.C.. The Portugal international adds the award to the Football Writers’ Association Men’s Player of the Year honour he received earlier this month. Fernandes played a key role in helping Manchester United secure third place in the Premier League and qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League. The midfielder registered eight goals and equalled the Premier League single-season assist record after providing his 20th assist during United’s match against Nottingham Forest F.C. last weekend. Fernandes also created 132 chances throughout the…