Bruce Willis celebrated his 68th birthday surrounded by his blended family, just a month after his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia was announced. Demi Moore shared a video of the celebration on social media, which has been viewed over 1 million times. Willis has been a beloved figure in Hollywood for decades, and his family and fans are sending him love and support during this difficult time.
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President Joe Biden issued his first veto of his presidency on Monday, blocking a resolution that would have overturned a new Labor Department rule allowing retirement plans to consider environmental, social and corporate governance factors when selecting investments. The rule has been met with both praise and criticism, with supporters arguing that it will help investors and opponents arguing that it will hurt retirees' bottom lines. Biden vetoed the resolution, saying it would undermine the retirement security of millions of Americans, and reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the retirement security of Americans.
Rupert Murdoch, 92, has announced his engagement to former San Francisco police Chaplain Ann Lesley Smith, 66. The couple met in September at Murdoch's vineyard in Bel Air, California, and they both told the New York Post that they "share the same beliefs." Murdoch proposed on St. Patrick's Day with an Asscher-cut diamond solitaire, and the couple is looking forward to the future together with the support of their families and friends.
On Monday, three men were found guilty of first-degree murder and robbery with a firearm in connection with the 2018 death of rapper XXXTentacion. The jury deliberated for more than a week before coming to their decision, and a roadside memorial was set up in Deerfield Beach, Florida in honor of the late artist. XXXTentacion's death was a shock to many in the music industry, and his fans have been mourning his loss ever since.
On Monday morning, a shooting occurred outside of Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas, leaving two students injured. Police have arrested the suspected shooter and the school remains on lockdown as the district provides counseling services to those affected. One student is in critical condition and the other appears to have suffered minor injuries.
The family of Stephen Smith is petitioning a court to exhume his body, discovered in July 2015 in South Carolina, for a private autopsy to provide answers about what led to his death. The effort has nothing to do with the family of Alex Murdaugh, and Buster Murdaugh, the older son of former attorney and convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh, has denied any involvement in Smith's death. The family's GoFundMe page is seeking a new, unbiased look at Smith's body to determine the cause of death.
After six years in captivity, American aid worker Jeff Woodke has been released from Niger. The Biden administration has not released any further information, but expressed relief and gratitude to the U.S. special presidential envoy for hostage affairs and other department officials whose work on Woodke's plight finally came "to fruition."
Amazon has announced the second largest round of layoffs in its history, with 9,000 employees set to be let go in the coming weeks. CEO Andy Jassy said the decision was made to streamline costs and take into account the uncertain economy. The news comes as Amazon faces increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators over its size and power, as well as criticism of its labor practices.