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Defense bill bars Pentagon from paying for adult entertainment
A defense appropriations bill that cleared a House-Senate conference this week will ban Pentagon military and civilian officials from using government credit cards to pay for nude entertainment at topless bars.
Big Macs, pizzas and politics: Trump prefers fast food to state dinner meals
The cuisine served at White House state dinners apparently doesn’t satisfy the appetite of President Trump, who usually devours a burger before the fancy banquets begin, Yahoo News reports.
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TikTok completes deal to form American version of the app
TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American version of the app, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the U.S. that has been in discussion for years.
Congress puts health insurance CEOs in the hotseat over denied claims, rising premiums
The personal stories about denied claims offered a few poignant moments amid hours of debate about the root causes of rising healthcare costs and the policies that can be used to lower them.
‘The Secret Agent’ earns 4 Oscar nominations, boosting Brazilian cinema
Brazilians celebrated the nomination of "The Secret Agent" film to four Oscar categories on Thursday, which many said confirmed the rise of Brazilian cinema and its universal appeal.
Army’s new tank taps into Detroit know-how, Formula 1 expertise
The U.S. Army showed off an updated M1E3 Abrams battle tank at the Detroit Auto Show this week, turning heads with a sleek new prototype that combines Motor City muscle with Formula 1 performance.
Under Armour looking into data breach affecting customers’ email addresses
Clothing retailer Under Armour is investigating a recent data breach that purloined customers' email addresses and other personal information, but so far there are no signs the hackers stole any passwords or financial information.
Sundance kicks off in Utah with powerful premieres and tributes to Robert Redford
Robert Redford liked to say that everybody has a story. He's not the only person who said it, but he is one of the few who did something to celebrate it, his daughter, Amy Redford, said Wednesday evening ahead of the Sundance Film Festival's opening day.
What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal
Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.
NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident
Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident gathered back at the launch site Thursday to mark that tragic day 40 years ago.
Fungal infection in Tennessee leaves 1 dead, at least 30 infected
An outbreak of the fungus-causing histoplasmosis in two Tennessee counties led to one death and at least 30 people infected.
Americans overwhelmingly support pro-life pregnancy centers: Poll
Years of Democratic attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers have failed to put a dent in their popularity, as evidenced by a newly released survey.
Health insurance CEOs say they lose money in Obamacare marketplace despite subsidies
Health insurance company CEOs testifying in the House on Thursday said they generally do not profit off their plan offerings in the Obamacare marketplace, which are largely subsidized by the government.
In operatic dispute, Metropolitan Opera director and designers order names stripped from ‘Carmen’
In a dispute of operatic proportions, the production team of Bizet's "Carmen" at the Metropolitan Opera ordered their names stripped from programs over a restaging decision, and the company intends to bring back sets of a retired 2009 version.
Paramount extends its deadline for its Warner Bros. tender offer, again
Skydance-owned Paramount is again extending the tender offer window in its $77.9 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, while doubling down on a coming proxy fight.
Google offers users option to plug AI mode into their photos, email for more personalized answers
Google is leveraging its artificial intelligence technology to open a new peephole for its dominant search engine to tailor answers that draw upon people's interests, habits, travel itineraries and photo libraries.
Guinea-Bissau suspends Trump-backed hepatitis B vaccine study for ethical review
Guinea-Bissau is suspending a Trump administration-backed hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns in the West African country, pending an ethical review, the health minister said Thursday.
NYC nurses on strike resume negotiations with hospitals on 11th day
New York City nurses on strike headed back to the bargaining table Thursday with hospital administrators to try to bring an end to the city's biggest walkout of its kind in decades.
Oscar nominations snubs and surprises: Paul Mescal and Ariana Grande among biggest oversights
After such a strong year for movies, the brutal limitations of Oscar nominations were bound to have some big omissions. But there were several genuine shockers Thursday morning, including widely expected nominees like Ariana Grande and Paul Mescal missing out on nods in their respective acting categories. In some cases, that meant room for long overdue recognition, as with Delroy Lindo, who earned his first nomination for "Sinners."
