Gene Shalit, the pun-loving movie critic and arts reporter who spent four decades on NBC’s “Today” show, has died at 100. His family said he “passed away peacefully” after “an amazing life.”
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Donald Trump walked out of an NBC Meet the Press interview after Kristen Welker challenged his claims that California’s primary elections and the 2020 presidential election were rigged. The interview also covered Iran, the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and a dropped $1.8 billion compensation proposal.
New York City police are investigating at least three late-night sewer incursions in Queens and Brooklyn since May 5. Officials said no arrests, injuries, damage or public health threat have been reported, but warned that entering the sewer system is illegal and dangerous.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary process for federal review of powerful AI models before release. The order focuses on cybersecurity and national security while avoiding mandatory licensing requirements for AI companies.
President Trump named FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, succeeding Tulsi Gabbard at the end of June. Pulte will keep his housing agency roles while taking over the intelligence office temporarily.
Kenya’s High Court has extended a block on a proposed U.S.-linked Ebola quarantine facility after protests in Nanyuki and growing criticism from Kenyan groups and U.S. health experts. President William Ruto defended the plan as part of Kenya’s emergency preparedness partnership with Washington.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed several people after President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop shooting. The continued attacks raised doubts over the reported de-escalation and threatened U.S.-linked talks with Iran.
A Los Angeles County court granted Sabrina Carpenter a temporary restraining order against William Applegate, whom she accuses of stalking her, trying to enter her home and returning to the neighborhood after his arrest. The order requires him to stay at least 100 yards from Carpenter, her sister and her sister’s partner.