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Special counsel Jack Smith responded to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ criticism of his appointment in the classified documents case in Florida. Smith emphasized that Thomas’ comments should not impact the criminal case against former President Donald Trump, stating that Thomas’ writing in the presidential immunity case is not binding on US District Judge Aileen Cannon. Trump’s legal team brought the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling and Thomas’ concurrence to Cannon’s attention, arguing that it strengthens their case for dismissing the charges in Florida. In response, Smith agreed that both sides should provide more briefing on how the high court’s ruling…

Three people helping cull poultry at a farm in northeast Colorado have been identified as presumed positive cases of avian influenza, according to the state health department and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the latest cases in a multistate outbreak affecting birds and dairy cattle. The workers are believed to have caught the virus through direct work with infected birds at a commercial egg operation. They had mild symptoms including conjunctivitis or pink eye and respiratory problems, but none of them were hospitalized, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said in a statement Friday. At…

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been stripped of his bankruptcy protection, allowing creditors to go after his assets following a defamation lawsuit. A judge ruled on Friday to end Giuliani’s bankruptcy proceedings, which had been ongoing for over six months. This decision comes after Giuliani failed to provide financial transparency, leading to concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Giuliani, who claims to be worth around $10.6 million, will now face creditors seeking to collect over $150 million he owes. Creditors, including Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, plan to seek liens on Giuliani’s properties in New York City…

The federal corruption trial against Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his co-defendants has entered the deliberation phase after hearing from 37 witnesses over nine weeks of testimony. The jury deliberated for approximately three hours on Friday and will resume proceedings at 9:30 a.m. ET on Monday. Menendez and his co-defendants, New Jersey businessmen Wael Hana and Fred Daibes, are accused of participating in a yearslong bribery scheme involving Egyptian military interests, criminal prosecutions, and securing investments from Qatari officials. Menendez allegedly received bribes such as gold bars, cash, and a Mercedes Benz convertible for his influence. The…

In breaking news, Weston Cage, son of actor Nicolas Cage, has turned himself in to authorities in Los Angeles following an incident earlier this year. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Cage “voluntarily surrendered himself” on Wednesday after allegedly assaulting two victims on April 28. The LAPD responded to the incident and a police report was completed. The case was presented to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, resulting in two counts of assault with a deadly weapon being filed against Cage. This led to a felony warrant being issued with bail set at $150,000. In a statement to…

ATT Customers’ Call Data Breached by Hackers AT&T cellphone customers in 2022 were targeted by bad actors who breached call data, the company confirmed. AT&T disclosed that data from “nearly all” its cell subscribers and those of wireless providers using its network between May 1, 2022, and October 31, 2022, was compromised. Additionally, records of a “very small number” of customers from January 2, 2023, were also breached due to an “illegal download” on a third-party cloud platform. This breach was discovered in April when AT&T was already dealing with another major data leak. AT&T, with approximately 110 million wireless…

In a fiery response, two co-hosts of the “Pod Save America” podcast lashed out at Biden campaign staffers who have dismissed their calls for the president to consider stepping down from the Democratic ticket. During the latest episode released on Friday, Dan Pfeiffer expressed his frustration, stating, “The incompetence of spending your time fighting ‘Pod Save America,’ David Axelrod, George Clooney, and the most popular figure in the Democratic Party at a time when you were struggling with Black voters is f**king insane.” The Democratic infighting intensified following the president’s disastrous debate performance in June, leading to a flurry of…

In breaking news, Meta has announced the lifting of restrictions on former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts ahead of the Republican National Convention next week. This decision was made to ensure equal standing for Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, in comparison to Democrat President Joe Biden. According to a statement from Meta, “In assessing our responsibility to allow political expression, we believe that the American people should be able to hear from the nominees for President on the same basis.” As a result, Trump, as the nominee of the Republican Party, will no longer be subject…

At the recent Diamond League meeting in Monaco, Jakob Ingebrigtsen made headlines by setting a new European record in the 1500m race. The Norwegian Olympic champion crossed the finish line with a time of 3:26.73, becoming only the fourth athlete in history to break the three-minute and 27-second barrier in the event. This outstanding performance also marked an improvement on his own European record of 3:27.14. Ingebrigtsen expressed his excitement about the possibility of defending his Olympic title in August, emphasizing the importance of believing in one’s abilities and maintaining confidence in future competitions. Looking ahead to the Paris Olympics,…

Americans have a deep-rooted love for French fries, as evidenced by the fact that the fried potato dish has its own national day. According to Grit, a rural lifestyle magazine, Americans consume more than 4.5 billion pounds of French fries each year. This staggering estimate surpasses the 75 million pounds of tater tots eaten annually. The popularity of French fries is evident in restaurants of all types, where they are a staple on menus across the country. Although French fries are ubiquitous in American cuisine, not everyone knows the history behind this beloved comfort food. French fries are made from…