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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting said Friday it would begin winding down its operations after its funding was eliminated by the Trump administration and Congress. The CPB is a private nonprofit founded in 1967 that serves as a steward of funding for public media. It provides funds to 1,500 local public radio and television stations as well as PBS and NPR. It employs about 100 people. President Trump signed an executive order in May instructing the organization to cease federal funding for PBS and NPR. In June, the House approved a White House request to claw back $1.1 billion in already appointed…
The weekend is here, and Philadelphia is more than ready for it! From Phillies alumni celebrations in South Philly to a Grammy Award-winning artist performing down in South Jersey, there’s something on the docket for everyone this weekend. Musikfest 2025 is also officially underway in Bethlehem, as is BlackStar Film Festival in the City of Brotherly Love. That’s just a teaser for an incredibly vibrant weekend in the Philadelphia region. Here’s what else is going on. Musikfest 2025 A sure sign of summer is back in the Lehigh Valley — it’s Musikfest 2025! This 10-day festival in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is…
The Philadelphia Phillies optioned outfielder Johan Roja to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and placed reliever Daniel Robert on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 30 on Friday to make room for newly acquired Harrison Bader and Jhoan Duran. Rojas, a 24-year-old light-hitting center fielder known for his speed and defense, is hitting .224/.280/.289 in 71 games with a .569 OPS and .58 OPS+, which means he was 42 points below the average MLB hitter. Robert, 29, was the first of at least a couple of bullpen moves expected within the coming weeks. The Phillies acquired Robert in a trade with the Texas…
Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been transferred from a federal correctional facility in Tallahassee, Florida, to a facility in Bryan, Texas, CBS News has learned. No reason was given for the move. Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence after she was convicted in 2021 for her role in helping Epstein recruit and abuse underage girls. An appeal of her conviction is currently awaiting action by the Supreme Court, which is set to discuss whether to take up her case at its closed-door conference in late September. Maxwell had been held at the federal correctional…
Justin Timberlake has revealed he has Lyme disease and opened up about the health challenges that have come with it. In a post on Instagram Thursday, the pop singer, who wrapped up his two-year tour yesterday, called the tick-borne illness “relentlessly debilitating.” “If you’ve experienced this disease or know someone who has — then you’re aware: living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically,” Timberlake, 44, wrote. “When I first got the diagnosis I was shocked for sure. But, at least I could understand why I would be onstage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or,…
Tragic Incident in Arkansas: Family Hiked, But Only One Returned In a heartbreaking event, Cristen and Clinton Brink lost their lives while hiking at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas. The couple was enjoying a day out with their two daughters, aged 7 and 9, when a tragic stabbing took place on July 26. Authorities report that 28-year-old Andrew James McGann stabbed Clinton Brink, 43. In a frantic attempt to protect their daughters, Cristen, 41, quickly guided them to safety. Major Stacie Rhoads from the Arkansas State Police confirmed that Cristen did not lead the girls all the way back…
Several wildfires in the northwestern provinces of Canada are sending significant amounts of smoke into the upper Midwest and northeastern United States. This smoke has led to some of the worst air quality levels in recent memory, affecting millions of Americans. Northern winds first began carrying the smoke southward into states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan on Thursday. As a result, air quality alerts were issued for Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, Illinois, and northern Indiana. These alerts cover more than 100 million people, including residents of major cities such as Minneapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Detroit. Pictures taken in Minneapolis…
Trump Criticizes GOP Senator Over Stock Trading Proposal In Washington, President Donald Trump recently expressed his discontent towards Senator Josh Hawley after the senator’s proposal to ban stock trading by members of Congress gathered bipartisan support in a committee vote. This situation marks the second time in just as many days that Trump has publicly clashed with members of his own party, hoping to guide them back in line with his viewpoints. Trump labeled Hawley as a “second-tier senator” and voiced concern that his actions could jeopardize the success of the presidency, stating, “I don’t think real Republicans want to…
U.S. Envoy Visits Gaza Amid Rising Humanitarian Crisis In a significant move reflecting the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza, a special envoy representing former President Donald Trump visited an aid operation site in southern Gaza on Friday. The visit comes at a time when concerns grow over a looming hunger crisis affecting the Palestinian region. Steve Witkoff, the Middle East envoy, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, marked a notable moment as they became the first high-profile U.S. officials to enter Gaza since the outbreak of recent conflicts. Their day included a tour of a distribution site run…
2025 College Football Season Preview As the anticipation builds for the 2025 college football season, teams are gearing up for an exciting start. Week Zero kicks off on August 23, followed by the first full weekend of games starting on August 28. Powerhouse teams like LSU, Clemson, Miami, and Notre Dame are set for challenging matchups right from the beginning, ensuring that there’s no gentle start to the season. In this article, we’ll take a look at teams ranked from 11 to 25 in our preseason Top 25, highlighting their potential trajectories as they chase a spot in the College…