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House Panel Votes to Recommend Contempt for Leon Black in Epstein Probe — 3dHouse Oversight voted 41-0 to recommend contempt for Leon Black after he skipped Epstein-probe depositions; he paid Epstein more than $150 million.

Tom Gallagher A unanimous 41-0 vote on contempt shows Congress takes these Epstein connections seriously no matter who you are.

The Doctor Who Stayed in Ebola-Stricken VillageGood News — FROM 2014Sierra Leone physician treats patients at personal risk

Casting Calls Span Seven U.S. Cities — 2dStacker’s current-city roundups show ongoing Casting Networks listings across San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Austin and Atlanta for short films, feature films, reality TV, game shows, and even a music video, with roles such as Lyna, Leon, Bianca, Tom, Callie, and other ensemble parts. The listings vary in compensation, including SAG SCALE and non-union rates, and repeatedly feature recurring roles like Lyna (Minor) and the Unique Couples/Transformation shows, underscoring broad local acting opportunities.

Tom Gallagher Those Lyna and Unique Couples roles keep coming up everywhere. Seems like they want the same type of people over and over.

Leon Black sues House Oversight to block subpoenas in Epstein probe — Sep 3, 2026Billionaire Leon Black sued a U.S. House Oversight Committee to block subpoenas demanding NDAs and his deposition in the Epstein probe, arguing the order exceeds authority and intrudes on privacy; he skipped a scheduled deposition and calls the inquiry a fishing expedition, while the committee defends the probe as necessary to uncover mishandling and Epstein's network, leaving the possibility of contempt if he continues to refuse.

Marcus Bell Billions in wealth buys a lot of lawyers, but it doesn't make the questions about those Epstein payments go away.

IJREXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItSimon August · 4 min · 5h

Convicted Killer On the Loose After Stabbing Prison Bus Driver and Escaping in Rural TexasReporting — May 14, 2022A prison bus traveling from a prison in Gatesville to Huntsville in Leon County, Texas, crashed Thursday after an inmate managed to free himself from his shackles, attack the driver and flee from the vehicle. Gonzalo…

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

Top Obama Admin Official Knocks Biden Over Suspected Chinese Spy BalloonOpinion — Feb 6, 2023President Joe Biden is facing questions from a senior member of the Obama administration over the handling of a suspected Chinese spy balloon. Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta discussed the incident on CNN on…

Florida Judge Moves to Block State’s 15-Week Abortion BanReporting — Jun 30, 2022A judge in Florida will sign an order blocking the state’s ban on abortions after 15 weeks. Leon County Judge John Cooper is expected to issue a temporary statewide injunction against the law. However, he signaled it…

Tarantino Names Good, Bad Ugly Favorite Western — Aug 21, 2026Classic Westerns like The Great Silence, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The Searchers, and Unforgiven reshaped the genre with bleak, morally complex finales and iconic imagery that continue to influence filmmakers and critics. Tarantino has publicly praised Leone as his favorite director and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly as his favorite film, underscoring the enduring legacy and analytical interest surrounding these works.

‘That’s To His Credit’: Former Obama Admin Official Lauds Trump For Potential Ceasefire In Ukraine — Mar 13, 2025Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta said Thursday that President Donald Trump deserved “credit” for making a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine a possibility. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President…

On X · @btschartsxdailyBTS RM Jokes Group Is "Done with the Military" Ahead of iHeartRadio Music Festival SetFan account shares RM casually joking “We’re done with the military by the way,” sparking enthusiastic celebratory reactions and hype for BTS’s 2026 iHeartRadio performance after military service completion. Engagement is overwhelmingly positive within the ARMY community.2,301 likes · 8m

Teen Survives Getting Hit by Tornado on His Way Home from Job Interview, Gets Job and a New TruckReporting — Mar 28, 2022When Riley Leon of Texas set out for a job interview at a local fast food restaurant on March 21, his mother warned him against it. The weather was ready to turn at any moment, and there were all sorts of dangerous…

Former Obama Defense Secretary Offers Explanation for Biden’s Latest Gaffe: ‘He’s Irish’Reporting — Mar 29, 2022Former Obama defense secretary Leon Panetta suggested the White House had to walk back President Joe Biden’s latest gaffe because “he’s Irish.” During an appearance on CNN, Panetta was asked why he believes Biden made…

YourlistVS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

FBI Offers Massive $40,000 Reward After American Woman Gets Kidnapped in MexicoReporting — Apr 1, 2023The FBI is offering a $40,000 reward for information about an American woman who was kidnapped in Mexico last November. Monica De Leon Barba, 29, was kidnapped in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico, on Nov. 29, according to…

Largest Steel Producer in US Throws Support Behind Trump’s Tariffs: ‘America First’ — Feb 3, 2025President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico have been met with approval from one of the largest steel producers in the U.S. According to Fox News , Leon J. Topalian, chair and CEO of Nucor Corp., wrote…

Former CIA Director: Afghanistan Biden’s ‘Bay of Pigs’ Moment, ‘Our Credibility Right Now Is in Question’Opinion — Aug 17, 2021Former CIA Director Leon Panetta compared President Joe Biden’s catastrophic handling of the Afghanistan exit to the botched Kennedy-era Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba. Even Democrats are docking Biden for the…

DDaily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItA conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.5h

ELEKTROS widens lithium, EV charging reachBusiness — Aug 5, 2026ELEKTROS is leveraging record market momentum and rising demand for battery materials to push its Sierra Leone hard-rock lithium initiatives and patented EV charging technology, signaling ongoing long-term growth opportunities as investor interest in electrification remains strong.

QuizieQuizHow charismatic are you, really?Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.3 min · today's quiz

Anti-Israel Ivy League Students Get Brutal News from University’s Jewish Billionaire DonorReporting — Oct 29, 2023Billionaire Leon Cooperman, who wears his Polish-Jewish heritage as a badge of pride and has made giving away his billions to make the world a better place a major part of his life, is angry. The 80-year-old estimates…

Elektros plans strategy to meet AI-driven electricity demand — Jul 23, 2026Elektros reaffirms its ongoing strategy to evaluate technologies that address rising AI and advanced computing electricity demand, prioritizing localized generation, energy optimization, and scalable infrastructure while continuing its lithium mining focus in Sierra Leone. The company frames AI-driven grid constraints and surging energy costs as a structural shift and positions its energy solutions as essential to stabilizing power markets amid growing data-center demand.

ELEKTROS Pushes Hard-Rock Lithium, EV-Charging Patent — Aug 9, 2026Across public markets near historic highs, ELEKTROS Inc. and Elevra Lithium report sustained investor demand for battery materials and a renewed focus on hard-rock lithium projects, EV charging technology, and strategic shifts toward North American assets. Their communications emphasize ongoing expansion in Sierra Leone and Moblan/NAL, divestments of non-core assets to concentrate capital in North America, and the broader push to secure battery-supply chains amid a prolonged electrification boom.

Kawhi Leonard Returns to Raptors in Trade — Sep 11, 2026The proposed Kawhi Leonard trade between the Clippers and Raptors remains in flux as the Clippers’ front office lacks an interim governor after the NBA imposed a $30 million fine and suspensions on owner Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker, and Lawrence Frank for a salary-cap circumvention investigation, complicating league approval of the deal. Despite assurances there is no league-level holdup, internal governance issues and ongoing investigations continue to delay finalizing Leonard’s return to Toronto in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft assets.

IJRItaly Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping ChokepointFrancis Kapper · 6 min · 8h

NBA Sponsorship Probe Widens — Aug 17, 2026The NBA has found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the salary cap, and the probe is now centered on whether introducing Leonard to sponsors violated salary-cap rules or constituted a failure to supervise, with negotiations ongoing to resolve the matter. The investigation has left Leonard’s agreed-upon trade to the Raptors on hold as both sides work toward a resolution, while Clippers defend that sponsor introductions are a normal practice.

NBA Probes Clippers Kawhi Leonard Salary Cap Case — Aug 17, 2026The NBA has found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard through team sponsors as part of the salary-cap circumvention probe, and investigators are now evaluating whether introducing Leonard to sponsors violated league rules, with no penalties announced as the inquiry nears its conclusion.

Report: James, Leonard Push for Boycott of Remaining GamesReporting — Aug 27, 2020LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are not planning to return to the court this season and could leave the NBA bubble as early as Thursday morning. According to The Athletic, James and the Lakers and Leonard and the…

Seahawks extend Leonard Williams through 2029 — Aug 27, 2026The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a three-year, $90 million extension for defensive tackle Leonard Williams, securing his presence through the next several seasons. The deal solidifies Williams as a centerpiece of Seattle’s defense after multiple Pro Bowls and a pivotal role in the team’s Super Bowl run, part of a broader wave of major contract extensions for Seattle’s key players.

Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah Crowned Best-Written Song of All Time by ExpertsMusic — Aug 19, 2026A cross-section of enduring songs across country and related genres shows how lyrics, breakthrough moments, and genre-blending hits shape the modern landscape: Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah is praised for its literary lyricism, Charlie Rich’s Behind Closed Doors solidified his Nashville breakthrough, and alt-country milestones like Steve Earle’s Guitar Town and Old Crow Medicine Show’s Wagon Wheel helped redefine the genre. The 2000s saw chart-dominating acts like Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, and others, while current artists such as Alexandra Kay are using platforms like TikTok to reinterpret classics like The Dance and expand their careers alongside upcoming tours.

On X · @btschartsxdailyBTS Fans Hype Group’s Appearance at 2026 iHeartRadio Music FestivalARMY fans and official accounts overwhelmingly hype BTS's arrival and performance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival with coordinated hashtag pushes and positive posts; virtually no opposing voices appear.1,188 likes · 36m