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US judge set to decertify Google Play class action

A US judge plans to free Google from having to defend against a class action by 21 million consumers who claimed it violated federal antitrust law by overcharging them in its Google Play app store.

Fact check: Trump falsely claims he ‘never’ faced an impeachment inquiry

Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed Monday that he “never” faced an impeachment inquiry.

South Carolina Supreme Court upholds 6-week abortion ban

The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday reversed a temporary block on the state’s abortion restrictions, with four justices agreeing and one dissenting in three separate opinions.

Trump leans on Hill surrogates as he skips first GOP presidential debate

The day before former President Donald Trump announced he would not participate in the 2024 Republican presidential primary debate, GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia campaigned at the Iowa State Fair on Trump’s behalf.

Tory Lanez having ‘hard time’ processing his sentence

Tory Lanez is feeling “pretty low” after being jailed for 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. The 31-year-old rapper, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was convicted in December of three felony counts, including assault with a…

Shania Twain praying for Celine Dion

Shania Twain is praying for Celine Dion following her diagnosis with Stiff-Person Syndrome. The My Heart Will Go On singer revealled last December she had been diagnosed with the condition, a rare neurological disease which can cause rigid muscles…

Lizzo dropped as contender for the Super Bowl LVII halftime show

Lizzo has reportedly been dropped as a contender for the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show. The Truth Hurts star, 35, is being sued by three of her former backing dancers for alleged sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment and…

‘Third World Cop’, the breakout hit that defied an industry

The year is 1999, and it’s a terrific year for cinema. The Matrix captivated viewers with a digital world, The Phantom Menace took audiences back to a galaxy far, far away. In Jamaican cinemas, the place people wanted to go was right in their own backyards. The breakout success at the turn of the century was none other than Third World Cop, but by today’s standards, it may never have been made.

OJ for Queen of Reggae

Marcia Griffiths will be inducted into the Order of Jamaica (OJ), Jamaica’s fourth-highest honour, for her outstanding contributions to music.

Pence says he’ll ‘comply with the law’ if called to testify in Trump 2020 election trial

Former Vice President Mike Pence said he would comply with the law if he were compelled to testify in former President Donald Trump’s trial in the 2020 election case.

Trump claims he can’t get a fair trial in DC as latest indictment dominates GOP primary

Former President Donald Trump, who is facing charges in Washington, DC for allegedly conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election, claimed on Sunday that he wouldn’t receive a fair trial in the nation’s capital as he continues to rail against his latest indictment.

Trump ally Kerik will meet with special counsel ‘in about a week,’ attorney tells CNN

Former New York Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik will meet with special counsel Jack Smith in the coming days to discuss efforts taken by former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani to investigate potential election fraud in the wake of the 2020 election, Kerik’s attorney said Sunday.

The chance of Trump winning another term is very real

Donald Trump is facing two indictments, with the potential for more. Political wisdom may have once suggested the former president’s bid for a second White House term would be nothing but a pipe dream. But most of us know better by now.

Kamala Harris takes center stage in Biden reelection campaign’s rapid response to GOP

Gathered at the vice president’s residence at the Naval Observatory last weekend, a group of aides and advisers to Kamala Harris marveled at what they had just pulled off.

Biden hosting Italian prime minister he once viewed with skeptical eye

President Joe Biden on Thursday will host Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House, months after expressing skepticism as her far-right government took hold.

Trump’s legal team meets with special counsel as federal indictment looms

Donald Trump’s legal team is meeting Thursday with special counsel Jack Smith as a potential federal indictment looms, multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CNN.

‘Elusive’ Apple iPhone from 2007 sells for $190,000

A first-edition 2007 Apple iPhone has sold for more than $190,000 at auction, far exceeding the estimate.

Can Biden achieve his cornerstone climate goal? Why 100% clean power is still out of reach

Tucked into President Joe Biden’s ambitious, sweeping climate commitments is a crucially important goal that dates back to his campaign: Transforming the US electric grid to run entirely on clean energy by 2035.

‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One’ – Terrifically tense

The daring crew of highly skilled agents known as the Impossible Missions Force is once again called upon to save the world. This time, they are facing off against an artificial intelligence called The Entity, that takes the very tools the team has come to rely on, and turns them into liabilities. The characters are isolated, the threat is prescient, and the stakes have never been higher.

Usher’s ex-wife wants to drain Georgia’s largest lake, where a boater fatally struck her son

The ex-wife of R&B singer Usher is calling to drain Georgia’s largest lake, where her son was fatally injured 11 years ago.

Ukraine will ‘no doubt’ join NATO when war with Russia ends, US defense secretary tells CNN

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told CNN on Thursday he has “no doubt” that Ukraine will become part of NATO after Russia’s war against the country ends.

Slow pace of Biden’s reelection campaign feeds Democrats’ 2024 anxiety

The conversations keep happening – quiet whispers on the sidelines of events, texts, emails, furtive phone calls – as top Democrats and donors reach out to those seen as possible replacement presidential candidates.

US says drones harassed by Russian aircraft killed ISIS leader in Syria

The US military killed an ISIS leader on Friday in a drone strike in eastern Syria, the US Central Command announced Sunday.

Mark Zuckerberg concealed his kids’ faces on Instagram- should you?

When Mark Zuckerberg shared a photo on Instagram of his family on July 4, two things stuck out: the billionaire CEO wore a striped souvenir cowboy hat, and the faces of his children were replaced with happy face emojis.

Campion College Dance Society to headline Ja 61 celebrations in South Florida, New York

Campion College Dance Society will take its critically acclaimed production ROOTS to South Florida and New York from August 1-16. The production is endorsed by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport as one of the official events of the country’s 61 independence celebration. With tickets already on sale, rehearsals and preparations are underway in earnest as the 35-member ensemble gets ready to take the stage.

What Biden needs to accomplish with his NATO trip

President Joe Biden embarks on a weeklong trip to Europe on Sunday, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for the future of the NATO alliance.

Entertainer Ijahmar tired of the ‘Sad Story’

Dancehall artiste Ijahmar is concerned about the way crime and violence has permeated social media in recent years and created a situation where it is impossible to escape ‘negative news’, hence the name of his latest song, Sad Story.

Collaborators and track list announced for Coolio’s posthumous album

Coolio ‘s posthumous album includes guest appearances from Naughty By Nature’s Treach, Da Lench Mob’s J-Dee, and Ras Kass on a project that was not intended to be the rapper’s last.

’80s and ’90s dancehall being celebrated for International Reggae Day

International Reggae Day is here again and fans in Jamaica and around the world are celebrating. Supporters of the globally recognised genre, which has been the soundtrack for several movements, are being encouraged to represent with pride, be it…

The Women’s World Cup official song is here, courtesy of BENEE and Mallrat

What’s a World Cup without an anthem, a rallying song for fans around the world? In advance of the Women’s World Cup, running July 20 through August 20, New Zealand alt-pop artist BENEE and Australian musician Mallrat have…

2024 Grammys will be held February 4 in Los Angeles

The Grammy Awards are returning to Los Angeles on the first Sunday in February. The Recording Academy announced several key dates ahead of its 66th annual show honouring the best in music. CBS will air the main ceremony starting…

Washington Post: FBI slowed investigation into Trump’s role in January 6 for fear of appearing political

The FBI, mindful of not wanting to appear partisan, had for months held off on launching a formal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s role in efforts to subvert the 2020 election, The Washington Post reported Monday, though the episode doesn’t appear to have significantly hampered prosecutors’ ability to look at Trump for federal crimes in the past two years.

Biden touts his climate credentials in California

President Joe Biden on Monday touted his administration’s record on climate change, which he called “the most aggressive climate action ever,” while hitting Republicans in Congress for trying to block it.

Judge issues order that Trump keep quiet about disclosure of discovery material issued in classified documents case

A magistrate judge has signed off on special counsel Jack Smith’s request that former President Donald Trump and his co-defendant Walt Nauta be prohibited from disclosing information the discovery handed over to the defense in the criminal case Trump and Nauta now face from the special counsel.

Broadbell putting in the work

Sprint hurdler Rasheed Broadbell is putting in the work that he hopes will see him through the National Championships next month and the World Athletics Championships in August.

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