ABCNEWS - Child driver strikes woman walking dog in crosswalk, critically injuring her: Police
The juvenile driver hit another vehicle before losing control and striking the pedestrian, according to police.
ABCNEWS - WATCH: Fan suing New York Yankees for $10 million after being struck in head by bat
A fan is suing the Yankees after claiming she suffered permanent injuries when she was hit in the head by a baseball bat that flew towards the stands and over the protective netting.
AXIOS (Sara Fischer) - FCC votes to lift broadcast ownership cap
The FCC on Thursday voted 2-1 to eliminate the national TV ownership cap rule that bars a single broadcaster from owning stations that reach more than 39% of U.S. TV households. Why it matters: The party-line vote clears the way for local broadcasters to merge, giving single broadcast ownership groups far more reach than they previously could have. - FCC chairman Brendan Carr has long argued that the cap was outdated and limits the ability of broadcasters to consolidate to compete with tech firms and streamers. Zoom in: The FCC said in a statement that deals would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis that authorizes deals that satisfy the agency's public review standard. - "This will empower the FCC to approve deals that promote the…
The FCC on Thursday voted 2-1 to eliminate the national TV ownership cap rule that bars a single broadcaster from owning stations that reach more than 39% of U.S. TV households. Why it matters: The party-line vote clears the way for local broadcasters to merge, giving single broadcast ownership groups far more reach than they previously could have. - FCC chairman Brendan Carr has long argued that the cap was outdated and limits the ability of broadcasters to consolidate to compete with tech firms and streamers. Zoom in: The FCC said in a statement that deals would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis that authorizes deals that satisfy the agency's public review standard. - "This will empower the FCC to approve deals that promote the…Open
ABCNEWS - WATCH: Gen Z says finding love is too expensive
Young adults are finding that dating has become too expensive, between dating app subscription fees, pricey drinks and expensive dinner menus. Business journalist Kristin Myers discusses more.
AXIOS (Hans Nichols) - Inside the GOP's mad dash to recess finish line
Senate Republicans are racing toward the August recess with a legislative to-do list worthy of a Joe Rogan podcast: crypto, college sports and hemp. Why it matters: They likely won't get to all of it, but the White House wants the Senate to get caught trying. - First, senators want to get way ahead of any government shutdown fight. Just as important — an NIL rights bill, with ESPN's first College GameDay set for Sept. 5. - "I've kind of stacked these things: funding the government, the [Todd] Blanche nomination and the 74 nominations," Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday on Fox News, previewing his agenda. - Then come "Russia sanctions, NIL, market structure," he added, rounding out a short list of issues that…
Senate Republicans are racing toward the August recess with a legislative to-do list worthy of a Joe Rogan podcast: crypto, college sports and hemp. Why it matters: They likely won't get to all of it, but the White House wants the Senate to get caught trying. - First, senators want to get way ahead of any government shutdown fight. Just as important — an NIL rights bill, with ESPN's first College GameDay set for Sept. 5. - "I've kind of stacked these things: funding the government, the [Todd] Blanche nomination and the 74 nominations," Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday on Fox News, previewing his agenda. - Then come "Russia sanctions, NIL, market structure," he added, rounding out a short list of issues that…Open
AXIOS (Marc Caputo) - Why Max Miller is staying in (for now)
Denounced on social media and by fellow Republicans, Ohio Rep. Max Miller is telling allies he's not quitting for a simple reason: It would be tantamount to admitting he beat his ex-wife and their child, which he denies. Why it matters: The Washington summer scandal is a case study in whether Miller — one of Donald Trump's understudies — can successfully employ the president's playbook of never backing down and never quitting. - Trump has publicly expressed sympathy for Miller but privately expressed doubts about his viability. - The calls to resign have mounted, especially in the Senate, where Miller's ex-father-in-law, Ohio's Bernie Moreno , serves. Zoom in: Miller allies say his critics are underestimating his resolve and the…
Denounced on social media and by fellow Republicans, Ohio Rep. Max Miller is telling allies he's not quitting for a simple reason: It would be tantamount to admitting he beat his ex-wife and their child, which he denies. Why it matters: The Washington summer scandal is a case study in whether Miller — one of Donald Trump's understudies — can successfully employ the president's playbook of never backing down and never quitting. - Trump has publicly expressed sympathy for Miller but privately expressed doubts about his viability. - The calls to resign have mounted, especially in the Senate, where Miller's ex-father-in-law, Ohio's Bernie Moreno , serves. Zoom in: Miller allies say his critics are underestimating his resolve and the…Open
ABCNEWS - Judge dismisses Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn
Associate Judge Todd Edelman said he would wait to determine whether to grant the dismissal with prejudice after hearing more arguments.
NYTIMES (Eswar Prasad) - The Real Reason Behind Trump’s Yen Intervention
The U.S. is bolstering the yen, as it did with the Argentine peso. The reasons are not solely economic.
AXIOS (Holly Otterbein) - Author of DNC's 2024 "autopsy" says he concluded Gaza war hurt Harris
The author of the Democratic National Committee's 2024 election "autopsy" confirmed an Axios report that he concluded the war in Gaza hurt Kamala Harris politically — and that he'd privately shared that assessment with a pro-Palestinian group. - He said he drafted that finding late last year but never submitted it to party leadership. Why it matters: Democrats have spent months debating whether the Biden administration's support for Israel during its war on Hamas contributed to Harris' defeat. - Moderates disputed its electoral significance, while progressives argued that the toll of Israel's war on Gaza civilians drained support from young people, liberals and Arab Americans. Zoom in: Paul Rivera, who wrote the DNC autopsy, told…
The author of the Democratic National Committee's 2024 election "autopsy" confirmed an Axios report that he concluded the war in Gaza hurt Kamala Harris politically — and that he'd privately shared that assessment with a pro-Palestinian group. - He said he drafted that finding late last year but never submitted it to party leadership. Why it matters: Democrats have spent months debating whether the Biden administration's support for Israel during its war on Hamas contributed to Harris' defeat. - Moderates disputed its electoral significance, while progressives argued that the toll of Israel's war on Gaza civilians drained support from young people, liberals and Arab Americans. Zoom in: Paul Rivera, who wrote the DNC autopsy, told…Open
NYTIMES (Tracey Tully) - Voter-Registration Error Could Cost Immigrants a Shot at a Green Card
New Jersey improperly added as many as 6,600 noncitizens to its voter rolls. Those people could now be forced out of the country.