(NEXSTAR) – Donald Sutherland, the prolific actor who starred in such films as “M*A*S*H,” “Ordinary People” and “The Hunger Games,” has died at the age of 88, son Kiefer Sutherland revealed Thursday. “With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” Kiefer Sutherland wrote on X. “I personally think … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – McDonald’s on Thursday revealed details of its upcoming $5 Meal Deal, a new value item created to address concerns over rising prices at U.S. fast food restaurants. McDonald’s revealed the components of its $5 Meal Deal on Thursday. (McDonald’s) “We heard our fans loud and clear — they’re looking for even more great … Read more
(The Hill) — Senate Democrats have added language to the annual defense authorization bill to require women to register for the draft, prompting a backlash from Republicans and social conservatives and complicating the chances of moving the bill on the Senate floor before Election Day. Conservatives led by Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., are certain to … Read more
(NEXSTAR) — JetBlue will soon allow the airline’s basic economy passengers to bring a single carry-on bag in addition to a smaller personal item, free of charge. The policy change, which takes effect Sept. 6, is intended to keep JetBlue “competitive” in the airline industry, the carrier announced in a news release Tuesday. “Carry-on bags … Read more
(The Hill) — Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci says that he still fears someone may kill him one day. “I still think, deep down, that there’s a possibility that somebody’s gonna kill me,” Fauci said in an interview with USA Today released Wednesday. “So, that’s a possibility I wish I didn’t have … Read more
(The Hill) — Families who lost loved ones during two fatal Boeing crashes in 2018 and 2019 urged federal prosecutors Wednesday to bring “aggressive criminal prosecution” against the plane maker. The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged the company in 2021 with conspiracy to defraud the U.S. after 346 people died in separate Boeing 737 Max … Read more
(KTLA) — Justin Timberlake’s lawyer is speaking out after the singer was charged with a DWI in New York on Tuesday morning. In a statement to NewsNation affiliate KTLA, attorney Edward Burke Jr. said he looks “forward to vigorously defending Mr. Timberlake on these allegations.” “I will have a lot to say at the appropriate … Read more
(NEXSTAR) — Car dealerships across the U.S. experienced a major computer system outage on Wednesday as their software provider, CDK Global, dealt with a cybersecurity incident. The company told Nexstar it has since restored some of its systems while it continues to investigate the incident that halted operations for several auto dealers. “With the work … Read more
(The Hill) — Embattled former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) announced Wednesday that he was joining a new creative platform: OnlyFans. “The moment you’ve all been waiting for! Only on #OnlyFans will you get the full behind the scenes access to everything I’m working on,” Santos posted on social media platform X. “See ya all there!” … Read more
(The Hill) — Most Americans favor diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, according to a new poll. The poll, from The Washington Post and Ipsos, found that 61% of Americans think it is “a good thing” for companies to take up DEI programs, which are often aimed at promoting fairness and equality in institutions. Thirty-four … Read more
