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Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a Senate hearing examining the U.S. government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the origins of the coronavirus. (reuters.com) The hearing, held before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, saw Fauci decline to answer more than 100 questions from lawmakers, invoking the Fifth Amendment on the advice of his legal counsel. Among those questioning him were Republican Senators Rand Paul and Josh Hawley. BREAKING: Sen. Rand Paul removes Dr. Anthony Fauci’s lawyer from his Senate hearing after repeatedly talking over Paul…

The U.S. State Department has announced it is expanding the availability of its limited-edition commemorative passport, which features an image of President Donald Trump on the inside cover. The special passport, known as the “Patriot Passport,” was introduced earlier this year as part of events marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. It includes commemorative artwork and enhanced design features, with an image of Trump seated at the Resolute Desk above his signature printed on the inside cover. Initially offered to applicants visiting the Washington, D.C., passport agency in person, the State Department said it is now releasing an…

European football’s governing body, UEFA, has warned it will boycott FIFA competitions if plans to allow private investors to buy stakes in the organisation’s flagship tournaments go ahead. The decision was unanimously backed by UEFA’s 55 member associations during an emergency meeting convened after FIFA unveiled proposals to establish a new commercial subsidiary that would manage major competitions, including the men’s and women’s World Cups. Under the proposal, external investors would be able to acquire minority, non-controlling stakes in the new company, known as FIFA Forward Enterprise. In a strongly worded statement, UEFA said the World Cup should never become…

South Korean supergroup BTS has declined to submit its music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards. The decision comes a month after the Recording Academy confirmed that the 2027 ceremony will include an Asian pop music performance category for the first time. “We have decided not to submit to the Grammys this year,” the band said in a statement shared on Instagram by all seven members, adding: “I hope that music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language.” Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said in a statement to CNN:…

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prison release date has been moved up for a third time amid reports he was involved in a physical altercation with a fellow inmate. According to records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons viewed by Us on Wednesday, July 29, Diddy, 56, is now eligible for release on January 24, 2028. “At this point, we do not have the necessary information to respond with any clarity,” a spokesperson for Diddy told Us on Wednesday of the rescheduled release date. Diddy, who is currently serving a 50-month sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, was initially scheduled to be…

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that the NHS could “collapse” unless the government delivers major reforms to England’s social care system, describing the issue as one of his administration’s top priorities. In his first major interview since taking office, Burnham said he was determined to introduce significant changes to adult social care before leaving government, although he stopped short of committing to a timetable for implementing a new system. Asked whether reforms would be completed before the next general election, the prime minister said he could not set a deadline but insisted he would devote all of his political…

Ryan Gosling is officially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe after being announced as the new Ghost Rider during a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con. The three-time Oscar nominee took to the stage to reveal he will play Johnny Blaze, the iconic motorcycle-riding anti-hero, in a standalone Ghost Rider film scheduled for release in 2028. Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, Gosling said Ghost Rider is a character he has wanted to portray for many years. “Wow, is this really happening?” the actor said after receiving a rousing reception from fans. The upcoming film will mark the third live-action Ghost Rider movie,…

Personal contact information belonging to several high-profile Hollywood figures was reportedly exposed online following an alleged data breach involving databases linked to the Tribeca Film Festival. The alleged security lapse was identified by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, who described it as one of the most significant celebrity-related data exposures he has encountered. According to Fowler, three publicly accessible databases connected to the New York-based festival contained records that allegedly included private email addresses and phone numbers associated with prominent figures in the entertainment industry. Among those reportedly affected were Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro, actress Angelina Jolie, filmmaker Martin…

The lawyer representing the families of the three children murdered in the Southport attack has questioned the decision to transfer killer Axel Rudakubana from prison to a high-security psychiatric hospital, suggesting it could be an attempt to manipulate the justice system. Rudakubana, 19, was moved from HM Prison Belmarsh to Broadmoor Hospital on Thursday after an independent clinical assessment concluded he required treatment under the Mental Health Act. The transfer comes just days before the second anniversary of the July 29, 2024 attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, where Rudakubana murdered nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar, six-year-old…

Sean “Diddy” Combs was reportedly involved in a physical altercation with another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix in New Jersey, according to multiple media reports. The alleged incident is said to have occurred earlier this week after another inmate reportedly made insulting remarks toward the music producer and entrepreneur. Reports claim the confrontation escalated into a brief fight, with both men allegedly exchanging pushes and punches before correctional officers intervened and separated them. Following the incident, Combs was reportedly placed in solitary confinement. It remains unclear whether he is still being held in segregated housing, and…