Alex Jones, host of Infowars, is reportedly holding firearms for two of his employees who were charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. This was revealed in a bankruptcy statement filed Tuesday, and Jones has confirmed that the lawyers of the two employees requested that he store their guns at his residence. It is unclear why their lawyers asked this and how long the guns have been in Jones' possession.
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An ancient Hebrew Bible estimated to be over 1,000 years old is set to be auctioned off in New York in May, with an expected sale price of $30 million to $50 million. Known as the "Codex Sassoon" or "Crown of Aleppo," it is one of the oldest and most complete manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible, written in the 10th century. If it fetches the estimated amount, it will exceed the $43 million sale of a first edition U.S. Constitution in 2021 and become the most expensive literary item ever sold.
Don Lemon, anchor of CNN, has apologized for his comments about women's "prime" during a segment about 51-year-old Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. He suggested that women are judged more harshly than men when it comes to their age, sparking a larger conversation about ageism and sexism in politics. His apology was accepted by Haley, highlighting the need for more respect and understanding in the political arena.
President Joe Biden has been declared "fit" to conduct his duties as president following a routine physical exam on Thursday. White House physician Kevin O’Connor released a five-page memo stating that Biden, an 80-year-old male, remains "healthy and vigorous" and is fit to successfully execute the duties of the presidency. The physical included an “extremely detailed” neurologic exam, as well as a biopsy of a small lesion on Biden’s chest, with results still pending.
Bruce Willis' family has announced that the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) after his prior diagnosis of aphasia progressed. They asked for continued support and understanding as Willis continues to battle the disease, and thanked the public for their generosity of spirit.
Tim McCarver, a legendary baseball player and broadcaster, passed away on Thursday morning in Memphis, Tennessee. He had a 60-year career in baseball, during which he won two World Series titles and became a well-known and respected commentator. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012 and was the recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award. His passion for the game and his connection with fans will be remembered forever.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression. Fetterman is the latest in a string of high-profile politicians to seek treatment for depression, including former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. It is important to seek help if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, and the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988 to connect with a trained counselor or visit 988lifeline.org.
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression. His chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, said that Fetterman has experienced depression "off and on" but only recently became severe. Fetterman's wife, Gisele, thanked the staff at Walter Reed for their "compassion and professionalism" and Fetterman is said to be in good spirits and looking forward to getting back to work soon.