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• Hegseth has intervened in military promotions for more than a dozen senior officers

  WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken steps to block or delay promotions for more than a dozen Black and female senior officers across all four branches of the military, some of whom are seen as having been targeted because of their race, gender or perceived affiliation with Biden administration policies or officials, according to nine U.S. officials familiar with the process

  NBC News
• The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Opening Day Breaks Multiple Records Worldwide

  The total figure is a "bigger result" than the first movie - Following the first day box office results for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in the US, the openi...

  Nintendo Life
• Pirates To Promote Konnor Griffin

  The top prospect in Major League Baseball is a big leaguer. Get all the details on Konnor Griffin's promotion at MLB Trade Rumors.

  MLB Trade Rumors
• Safeway in SE Portland identified as measles exposure site

  A Safeway in Southeast Portland has been identified as a measles exposure site, according to the Oregon Health Authority on Thursday.

  KPTV
• Federal government fights states' regulation of prediction markets

  The federal government is suing Connecticut, Arizona and Illinois, challenging their efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.

  AP News
• Pooh Shiesty charged with kidnapping over alleged dispute involving Gucci Mane’s label

  Rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others are accused of robbing three men at gunpoint and kidnapping them earlier this year in Texas. One victim is described in a criminal complaint as the owner of 1017 Records, the label belonging to Gucci Mane.

  CNN
• Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni are tossed out

  A federal judge in New York has tossed out Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni over the movie “It Ends With Us" but left intact claims for retaliation.

  AP News
• President of Wisconsin’s largest mosque detained by US immigration agents

  Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-born US green card holder, say he was targeted for criticizing Israel

  The Guardian
• Body camera video of Tiger Woods arrest shows golfer being handcuffed after Florida crash

  Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.

  CBS News
• New Hegseth Order Lets Troops Carry Personal Firearms on Base

  Commanders must justify any denial in writing under the new policy, putting the burden on base leaders.

  Military.com