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A federal judge recently put a stop on activities by a team from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is closely associated with billionaire Elon Musk. The judge criticized their efforts at the Social Security Administration (SSA) as being akin to a “fishing expedition,” largely unfounded and overly broad in scope. U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander emphasized that while investigating fraud within the SSA is important, the methods employed by DOGE raised serious legal and privacy concerns. She mandated the team to remove any personally identifiable information that they had acquired. According to Judge Hollander, DOGE’s approach lacked substantial…

Cyndi Lauper, the iconic Grammy-winning singer, is ready to have more fun as she extends her “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour.” The additional North American dates will take place from July 15 to August 20. The tour, which began last year, has already seen Lauper perform across the United States, Canada, and Europe. It marks a significant return to headlining arenas for her, as it has been many years since her last major tour experience in the mid-’80s with the True Colors World Tour. Lauper’s upcoming shows will feature outdoor amphitheaters, allowing fans to enjoy her performances beneath…

A federal judge in Los Angeles has decided that Mariah Carey did not copy her famous holiday song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” from other songwriters. Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani ruled in favor of Carey and co-writer Walter Afanasieff by granting summary judgment, which means they won without the case going to a full trial. The controversy began when songwriters Andy Stone, known as Vince Vance, and Troy Powers, filed a $20 million lawsuit. They claimed that Carey’s popular 1994 song borrowed heavily from their 1989 country song of the same name. Stone and Powers argued that their…

As the NFL free agency period rolls on and the draft approaches, analysts are buzzing about the latest developments impacting various teams. Among the most discussed teams are the Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, and more. The Minnesota Vikings have found themselves at the center of rumors, particularly concerning their quarterback situation. There has been speculation about the team considering signing veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. This move could redefine the Vikings’ offense and potentially set them up for a strong playoff run. Additionally, there are discussions about J.J. McCarthy, a rising quarterback, and what his injury could mean…

American distillers are sounding the alarm about potential economic repercussions stemming from retaliatory tariffs that could hit the U.S. beverage industry hard. The impending tariffs from the European Union (EU) come in response to the recent move by President Donald Trump, who has proposed a significant increase of 25% on all steel and aluminum imports. Originally, the EU planned to implement a range of countermeasures worth approximately $28 billion, which include a staggering 50% tariff on American whiskey. These tariffs were set to roll out starting April 1 but have now been postponed until mid-April. This delay aims to allow…

In Tampa, Florida, over 800 women gathered at Raymond James Stadium for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first “She is Football Weekend” event. This special gathering featured inspiring talks from Buccaneers co-owner Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, NFL executive Dasha Smith, and other prominent female leaders from various fields. Attendees enjoyed a day filled with workshops, breakout sessions, and a live podcast recording with NFL reporters Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson, along with a special interview with All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs. This two-day event reflects the Buccaneers’ commitment to enhancing opportunities for women in football. It showcased female leaders in the community,…

The recent developments regarding transgender athletes in women’s sports have ignited a significant debate, particularly in light of the actions taken by the Trump administration. The administration has decided to pause $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania due to its policy of allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports. This move has garnered praise from several female athletes who believe that such policies undermine fair competition. Three former swimmers from the University of Pennsylvania, Grace Estabrook, Margot Kaczorowski, and Ellen Holmquist, have publicly voiced their support for the funding pause. In a joint statement, they…

A man from Texas has received a 40-year prison sentence for torturing and killing cats at an animal shelter. Gabriel Skyler Caswell, aged 23, pleaded guilty to 12 additional cases of animal cruelty and was given an extra 10 years in prison on March 18, according to Parker County District Attorney Jeff Swain. Caswell is set to serve this new sentence at the same time as a 30-year sentence he was already given last year for similar crimes. This means he will be in prison for a total of 40 years. The investigation began in early 2023 when the Weatherford…

Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri has expressed concerns about Dr. Mehmet Oz’s past positions on sensitive topics such as transgender procedures for minors and abortion. As part of the confirmation process for President Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Hawley has outlined several key questions he intends to ask Dr. Oz. Hawley pointed out that Dr. Oz has previously supported transgender surgeries for minors and has made comments that seemed not to align with pro-life values. In a message shared on social media, he stated, “I’ve been reviewing Dr. Oz’s past statements and hope…

Slightly more Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but overall, layoffs remain at a historically low level. The Labor Department reported that jobless claims increased by 2,000, bringing the total to 223,000 for the week ending March 15. This number is just below the 224,000 new applications predicted by analysts. These weekly claims are often viewed as an indicator of layoffs, and they have largely stayed within the range of 200,000 to 250,000 in recent years. The four-week average, which smooths out fluctuations, rose by 750 to reach 227,000. While it isn’t certain when cuts ordered by the Department of…