United States President Donald Trump has removed the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Erika McEntarfer, following a report that showed a significant slowdown in job creation for July, with revisions indicating that May and June figures were also much weaker than previously reported. In a Friday post on his social media platform, Trump alleged that the jobs numbers were “rigged” for political purposes and demanded that McEntarfer, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, be fired. He did not provide any evidence for his claim. Trump wrote on Truth Social, “I have directed my Team to…
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is set to close its operations, its president, Patricia Harrison, announced. Despite “extraordinary efforts” by millions of Americans who contacted Congress to preserve its funding, the organization now faces the “difficult reality” of its demise. According to the statement, CPB will continue to operate with a reduced staff for the next six months, with most employees being laid off on September 30. A “small transition team” will remain until January 2026 to ensure an “orderly and responsible closeout.” This non-profit organization’s closure was triggered by two key legislative actions last month. First was the…
In a recent briefing at the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced plans for a new, large ballroom. This “exquisite addition,” as she described it, will span approximately 90,000 square feet (8,360 square meters) and will have the capacity to seat 650 people. The current venue for most formal events, the East Room, can only accommodate around 200 guests. According to Leavitt, construction is expected to be completed well before the end of President Trump’s term in January 2029. She also stated that the project would be financed by the president and other donors, though she did not provide…
India will keep buying oil from Russia despite recent threats of penalties from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to two unnamed Indian government sources. “These are long-term oil contracts,” one of the sources said. “It is not so simple to just stop buying overnight.” On Friday, Trump told reporters that he had heard India would no longer be buying oil from Russia. This followed an earlier post on Truth Social where he threatened additional penalties for countries that purchase Russian arms and and oil. However, Indian officials told The New York Times there has been no change in their government’s…
The Ministry of National Food Security has confirmed that it has ordered the import of 200,000 metric tons of sugar to stabilize domestic prices and provide relief to consumers. This step was taken to ensure a stable supply of sugar in the market and to prevent artificial price hikes. Details of the Import A spokesperson for the ministry stated that the government is directly handling the import. The procurement process is in its final phase after the opening of tenders, and the first shipment is expected to arrive in early September. Officials emphasized that the decision to import…
Tom Holland has finally broken his silence on the speculation that he could be the next James Bond, a role famously held by Daniel Craig. During an interview on the Gordon Ramsay Show, the 29-year-old actor addressed the rumors while discussing his upcoming projects. “Listen, there’s speculation at the moment,” he said. “We’ll keep it to a minimum for now. We’ll get there one day.” He expressed his gratitude for his career, calling the Bond role the “pinnacle of working in our industry” for any young British actor. “I already consider myself to be the luckiest kid alive, you know,…
Liam and Noel Gallagher are once again capturing hearts with their music, and their support act is giving fans a glimpse into the tour’s dynamic. John Power, the frontman for the band Cast, which is opening for Oasis on their massive world tour, recently spoke about what it’s like to warm up the crowd before the Gallagher brothers take the stage. Cast has been the opening act for the Oasis Live 25′ tour since July, playing before Richard Ashcroft at gigs in Cardiff, Manchester, and London. The tour is set to head to Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh next week. In…
Katy Perry’s recent split from Orlando Bloom has reportedly captured the attention of a very famous ex-boyfriend, John Mayer. According to Radar Online, the newly single singer is being closely watched by Mayer, who is reportedly preparing to re-enter her life. An insider told the outlet that Perry has not yet recovered from her breakup with Bloom, her partner of nine years. The source claims that Mayer is now “preparing to step into the gap” during this vulnerable time for the singer. Perry and Bloom, who share a daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, born in August 2020, officially separated in early…
Kevin Jonas, a proud “girl dad,” often has a say in what toys are purchased for his kids. Recently, the 37-year-old singer appeared on the Mythical Kitchen podcast and revealed that he’s “very deep” into the Labubu toy trend because one of his daughters is obsessed with them. Jonas clarified that he hasn’t spent his own money on the dolls, but his daughter is using her allowance for them. “I have not spent a single dollar on Labubus — my daughter has,” Kevin shared. “So she saved up all her money. She buys these things on StockX with her debit…
Sources are raising serious health concerns about actor Tom Selleck, with reports from Radar Online claiming that he is struggling with a “secret fast food addiction” and has gained over 100 pounds. According to these insiders, the 80-year-old American actor’s family and friends are worried that his health is at risk. Insiders told the outlet that Selleck’s binge eating is a response to his distress over the cancellation of his famous CBS drama, Blue Bloods. The show, which ran for 14 seasons from 2010 to 2024, reportedly meant a lot to him. A source shared, “Tom’s down in the dumps.…
