Abortion ‘shield’ passes House, would block out-of-state prosecutions
State Representative Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) is sponsor of HB 1469, an effective nose-thumbing to states with restrictive abortion laws. The bill, which passed the House Tuesday, blocks other states from seeking to investigate, subpoena, arrest of
Prince Harry, Meghan reportedly asked by King Charles III to leave Frogmore Cottage, their UK home
Steve Parsons/PA Images via Getty Images(LONDON) — Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, may no longer have a residence in the United Kingdom to call home.
Harry and Meghan, who now live full-time in California, have been asked by …
‘The Mandalorian’ returns for season 3
LucasfilmDisney+ debuted the first episode of The Mandalorian’s third season on Wednesday.
The series concluded its second season with the surprise reappearance of Luke Skywalker, in his prime, around five years after the events of Star Wars: Episode …
Norfolk Southern CEO to testify before Senate committee next week: Source
Nick Hagen/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The CEO of Norfolk Southern, the rail company responsible for the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, has agreed to appear before a Senate committee next week, according to a source familiar w…
Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices up to 70% amid pressure to slash costs
Caíque de Abreu/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Eli Lilly will cut the price of its most commonly prescribed insulin products by 70% and expand a program that caps patient costs at $35 per month, the company said on Wednesday.
“While the current healthcare …
More flooding rain in LA as South braces for tornadoes
ABC News(NEW YORK) — More heavy, flooding rain is slamming hard-hit Southern California as the South braces for tornadoes.
In Los Angeles, where residents are still recovering from this weekend’s massive rainfall, a new flood advisory was issued Wedn…
Hoda Kotb’s ‘Today’ absence said to be due to a “family health matter”
NBC/Nathan CongletonOn Today Wednesday morning, the show addressed the absence of Hoda Kotb, who has been missing on both the morning show and Today with Hoda and Jenna since Feb. 17.
Co-anchor Craig Melvin explained, “a lot of of you have been wonder…
In Brief: ‘Matlock’ reboot nabs ‘She-Hulk’ vet; ‘Billions’ star back, and more
Deadline reports She Hulk: Attorney at Law executive producer and director Kat Coiro will direct and produce the pilot episode of a reboot of Matlock starring Kathy Bates in the title role. Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner Bates is executive-produc…
Vanessa Bryant settles claims with LA County for nearly $29 million in helicopter crash lawsuit
Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Vanessa Bryant settled her remaining claims with Los Angeles County on Tuesday for $28,850,000 over photos that members of the sheriff’s department shared after the helicopter crash that kil…
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses bid for reelection
Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — The race for Chicago’s next mayor was shaved to just two candidates Tuesday while voters overwhelmingly stopped incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s attempt at a second term, making her the first incumbent mayor i…