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  • TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PAY $5 MILLION SETTLEMENT TO FAMILY OF JAN. 6 RIOTER ASHLI BABBITT: The Trump administration has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Ashli Babbitt, who was fatally shot by a Capitol Police officer during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The settlement resolves a $30 million suit brought by Babbitt’s estate and the conservative group Judicial Watch, alleging negligence by the officer involved.
  • NEW ORLEANS JAIL WORKER ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY AIDING MASS INMATE ESCAPE: Sterling Williams, a maintenance worker at the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans, has been arrested for allegedly assisting in the escape of 10 inmates, including individuals charged with serious crimes. Williams reportedly turned off the water in a cell, enabling inmates to escape through a hole behind a toilet. Four escapees have been recaptured, while six remain at large.
  • REDDIT BANS ANTI-NATALIST GROUP AFTER PALM SPRINGS EXPLOSION SPARKS CONTROVERSY: Reddit has banned the r/Efilism community, which promoted a nihilistic, anti-life philosophy, following an explosion outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic. The FBI linked the bombing to the group’s ideology, prompting Reddit to remove the community for violating its policies.
  • NANCY MACE DISPLAYS NUDE PHOTO OF HERSELF DURING HOUSE COMMITTEE HEARING: During a House Oversight Subcommittee hearing on surveillance in private spaces, Rep. Nancy Mace displayed a non-consensual nude video of herself, alleging it was taken by her ex-fiancé without her knowledge. She accused him and others of serious crimes, including rape and sex trafficking, highlighting the need for stricter laws against non-consensual surveillance.
  • WHITE SOX HONOR POPE LEO XIV WITH NEW BALLPARK INSTALLATION CELEBRATING WORLD SERIES CAMEO: The Chicago White Sox unveiled a graphic installation at Rate Field honoring Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost, who attended Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. The tribute marks the seat where the future pope sat, celebrating his connection to the team and the city.
  • NFL OWNERS APPROVE PLAYER PARTICIPATION IN 2028 OLYMPIC GAMES: NFL owners have unanimously approved allowing players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. This decision enables NFL athletes to represent the U.S. in the sport’s Olympic debut.
  • FDA CONSIDERS RESTRICTING FUTURE COVID-19 SHOTS TO SENIORS AND HIGH-RISK GROUPS: The FDA announced plans to restrict approval of updated COVID-19 vaccines to individuals aged 65 and older, and those with high-risk medical conditions. The policy shift aims to focus on populations most vulnerable to severe illness, with potential implications for vaccine accessibility and insurance coverage.
  • GEORGE WENDT, BELOVED ‘CHEERS’ ACTOR WHO PLAYED NORM, DIES AT 76: George Wendt, best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the sitcom “Cheers,” has died at the age of 76. Wendt appeared in all 275 episodes of the series and earned six consecutive Emmy nominations. He passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy in television and comedy.    
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