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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Victim of Manhattan synagogue attack responds defiantly after assailant screams antisemitic slurs during Shabbat service

A 63-year-old congregant at one of New York City's most prominent synagogues posted photos of her bloodied face and a defiant message hours after a man allegedly attacked her during Friday night prayers, and Israel's consul general laid blame squarely on Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Michele Anenberg-Poma, a former Disney creative marketing executive, was struck during […] The post Victim of Manhattan synagogue attack responds defiantly after assailant screams antisemitic slurs during Shabbat service appeared first on American Almanac .

A 63-year-old congregant at one of New York City's most prominent synagogues posted photos of her bloodied face and a defiant message hours after a man allegedly attacked her during Friday night prayers, and Israel's consul general laid blame squarely on Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Michele Anenberg-Poma, a former Disney creative marketing executive, was struck during Shabbat services at Central Synagogue on Manhattan's Upper East Side after a 46-year-old Bronx man allegedly stormed toward the front of the sanctuary, shouted "F, k the Jews," called worshippers "swine," and broke two religious candles valued at $20,000. Larry Montes also allegedly headbutted and spat on a 65-year-old security guard before being taken into custody by an NYPD…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - M&M's and Joe Gibbs Racing will honor Kyle Busch with tribute car at Bristol Night Race

Mars and Joe Gibbs Racing are bringing back the iconic M&M's paint scheme for one final run at Bristol Motor Speedway, a tribute to the late Kyle Busch that left his widow, Samantha, fighting back tears as she announced the September 19 event. Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 car under the lights at […] The post M&M's and Joe Gibbs Racing will honor Kyle Busch with tribute car at Bristol Night Race appeared first on American Almanac .

Mars and Joe Gibbs Racing are bringing back the iconic M&M's paint scheme for one final run at Bristol Motor Speedway, a tribute to the late Kyle Busch that left his widow, Samantha, fighting back tears as she announced the September 19 event. Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 car under the lights at the Bristol Night Race wearing a special M&M's livery filled with moments from Busch's career. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion died in May at age 41 after a sudden bout of pneumonia that developed into sepsis. Bristol was the track where he built some of his most dominant stretches, 22 wins at the half-mile oval, eight of them in the Cup Series. The tribute reunites two names that defined a generation of stock-car racing. M&M's sponsored…Open

Who are the family members left behind by Kyle Busch?
Kyle Busch is survived by his widow, Samantha, his 11-year-old son, Brexton, and his 4-year-old daughter, Lennix.
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What is the connection between Mars, M&M's, and Kyle Busch's racing career?
M&M's sponsored Kyle Busch for 15 years while he was at Joe Gibbs Racing before Mars left the sport in 2022, the same year Busch left Joe Gibbs Racing for Richard Childress Racing. Mars is returning for the September 19 event at Bristol Motor Speedway to use the iconic M&M's paint scheme as a tribute to Busch.
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How many total wins did Kyle Busch achieve at Bristol Motor Speedway?
Kyle Busch had 22 wins at the Bristol half-mile oval, which included eight wins in the Cup Series. His victories spanned the Cup Series, the Xfinity Series, and the Truck Series.
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What were the circumstances surrounding the death of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch?
Kyle Busch died in May at the age of 41 after suffering from a sudden bout of pneumonia that developed into sepsis.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - CBS correspondent Matt Gutman faces sexual harassment claims in former colleague's wrongful termination suit

A former ABC News field producer has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit that accuses CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman of sexual harassment during their time together at the network, allegations that land just as Gutman's star is rising at his new home. Samira Said filed the suit Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, naming […] The post CBS correspondent Matt Gutman faces sexual harassment claims in former colleague's wrongful termination suit appeared first on American Almanac .

A former ABC News field producer has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit that accuses CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman of sexual harassment during their time together at the network, allegations that land just as Gutman's star is rising at his new home. Samira Said filed the suit Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, naming Gutman, ABC News, and parent company Disney as defendants. The complaint alleges Gutman made inappropriate remarks during two separate work assignments and that ABC fired Said in 2025 after refusing to accommodate mental health conditions she developed covering some of the most harrowing stories in recent years. The lawsuit arrives at an awkward moment for CBS. Gutman, 48, spent nearly two decades at ABC News…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Prince Harry diverts Diana memorial fund money to elephant charity amid bitter Sentebale fallout

Prince Harry has quietly redirected his share of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund away from the charity he co-founded nearly two decades ago, sending the money instead to a Botswana elephant conservation group while a defamation lawsuit and a scathing regulatory report hang over the split. Annual accounts filed by the Royal Foundation […] The post Prince Harry diverts Diana memorial fund money to elephant charity amid bitter Sentebale fallout appeared first on American Almanac .

Prince Harry has quietly redirected his share of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund away from the charity he co-founded nearly two decades ago, sending the money instead to a Botswana elephant conservation group while a defamation lawsuit and a scathing regulatory report hang over the split. Annual accounts filed by the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales show that Harry's 2025 share of the Diana fund, £5,432, went to Elephants Without Borders, a wildlife charity operating in Botswana's Okavango Delta. It was the first time the money did not go to Sentebale, the charity Harry co-founded in 2006 with Lesotho's Prince Seeiso to support young people living with HIV and AIDS in southern Africa. The Telegraph reported…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Netflix moves to dismiss Tyra Banks defamation suit, citing her own signed agreement

Netflix is fighting back against Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over a documentary about America's Next Top Model, arguing in a new court filing that Banks signed away her right to approve the final cut, and released defamation claims before the series ever aired. The streaming giant filed a motion to strike and dismiss Banks' suit […] The post Netflix moves to dismiss Tyra Banks defamation suit, citing her own signed agreement appeared first on American Almanac .

Netflix is fighting back against Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over a documentary about America's Next Top Model, arguing in a new court filing that Banks signed away her right to approve the final cut, and released defamation claims before the series ever aired. The streaming giant filed a motion to strike and dismiss Banks' suit on Friday, calling her complaints about the docuseries Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model nothing more than grievances over "ordinary editorial decisions." The motion lays out a blunt case: Banks sat for a three-and-a-half-hour interview, signed a post-interview agreement granting the filmmakers full editing control, and explicitly acknowledged she had "no right to review or approve" the finished…Open

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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Rep. Mike Flood defends Trump's high gas price remarks amid Iran war | The Hill Sunday

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As the price of gas remains high and the cost of the conflict with Iran continues to be immeasurable, voters continue to voice their concerns. Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood joins host Chris Stirewalt to explain why patience is needed. #trump #mikeflood #iran

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YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - WATCH: Scammers deepfake doctors to defraud patients | Sunday Agenda

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Doctors and patients exclusively tell their stories dealing with scammers using deepfake videos to defraud people with false medical information on "Sunday Agenda."

Who shared their stories regarding the use of deepfake videos in medical fraud on Sunday Agenda?
Doctors and patients exclusively shared their personal stories regarding dealing with scammers using deepfake videos to defraud people.
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What method are scammers using to defraud patients according to the Sunday Agenda report?
Scammers are using deepfake videos to defraud people by providing false medical information.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Brooklyn assemblywoman argues shoplifting for soap and toothpaste should go unpunished

New York State Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher, a Democratic Socialists of America member, told a news conference that people who shoplift necessities like soap and toothpaste act out of "biological need", drawing sharp rebukes from city officials and the working-class New Yorkers who bear the cost. Gallagher stood outside Manhattan Criminal Court on Thursday alongside the […] The post Brooklyn assemblywoman argues shoplifting for soap and toothpaste should go unpunished appeared first on American Almanac .

New York State Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher, a Democratic Socialists of America member, told a news conference that people who shoplift necessities like soap and toothpaste act out of "biological need", drawing sharp rebukes from city officials and the working-class New Yorkers who bear the cost. Gallagher stood outside Manhattan Criminal Court on Thursday alongside the advocacy group Court Watch NYC and other left-leaning politicians to demand that Mayor Zohran Mamdani end what she called "broken windows policing" by the NYPD. Her central argument: prosecuting people who steal everyday hygiene products from chain drugstores amounts to criminalizing poverty. The assemblywoman, who represents Greenpoint and other parts of northern…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - New bill would bar Chinese, Russian, and Iranian nationals from all 17 U.S. national labs

Republican lawmakers have introduced the GATE Act to shut foreign adversaries out of America's most sensitive research facilities, after years of warnings that thousands of Chinese nationals walked freely through the same labs developing cutting-edge military technology. Rep. Pat Harrigan of North Carolina is leading the House effort, with Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas backing […] The post New bill would bar Chinese, Russian, and Iranian nationals from all 17 U.S. national labs appeared first on American Almanac .

Republican lawmakers have introduced the GATE Act to shut foreign adversaries out of America's most sensitive research facilities, after years of warnings that thousands of Chinese nationals walked freely through the same labs developing cutting-edge military technology. Rep. Pat Harrigan of North Carolina is leading the House effort, with Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas backing a companion bill in the Senate. The legislation would prohibit nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba from accessing any of the 17 national laboratories run by the Department of Energy. It would also revoke security clearances already granted to covered foreign nationals, a provision that signals just how deep the existing exposure runs. The bill,…Open

What were the reported numbers of visits to Department of Energy laboratories by nationals of hostile governments between September 2021 and August 2024?
Between September 2021 and August 2024, during the Biden administration, there were nearly 30,000 trips to American research facilities by nationals of hostile governments, consisting of 28,028 Chinese nationals, 304 Iranians, and 1,608 Russians.
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According to a 2024 Senate Intelligence Committee disclosure, how many foreign nationals were granted access to national labs in fiscal year 2023?
A 2024 disclosure revealed that approximately 40,000 citizens of foreign countries were granted access to national labs in fiscal year 2023, which included more than 8,000 individuals from China and Russia. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa also flagged that several hundred Iranian nationals gained entry to these sites during that period.
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What were the statistics regarding Chinese national access to Department of Energy facilities in fiscal year 2025?
In fiscal year 2025, Chinese nationals accessed DOE facilities a total of more than 5,000 times through physical and remote access. This included approximately 1,900 short-term visits, about 1,300 long-term research assignments onsite, and approximately 2,100 formal employees at some facilities.
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How does the GATE Act change the oversight process for foreign nationals accessing national labs?
Under the proposed legislation, both the Department of Energy (DOE) and the FBI must sign off before any covered foreign national can enter a national lab. While a narrow waiver process exists, a waiver can only be granted by the Secretary of Energy after consulting with the director of the DOE's Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, and only if the benefits outweigh the national security and economic risks to the U.S. Additionally, Congress must be notified within 30 days whenever a waiver is issued.
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