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Driverless Trucks Ready to Hit the Road in Texas
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A fleet of driverless trucks is set to hit the road in Texas after being cleared for use on a stretch of highway on the I-45 between Dallas and Houston. Autonomous fleets have been testing the waters on Texas highways for a number of years now, but have always had a driver sitting in the cab in case of emergencies. But after years of development, industry leader Aurora Innovation says it is ready to go public with its fully driverless vehicles in a shakeup that could revolutionize the trucking industry. At least 10 companies are believed to be developing driverless trucking fleets, with many looking to “pull the driver” and go fully autonomous by 2026. But critics have hit back at the cybersecurity threats, job reductions, and lack of federal regulations associated with the fleets. Lewie Pugh, vice president of the Independent Drivers Association, said: “It’s absurd that AVs, which are unproven and unmanned, are given more latitude on American highways than professional drivers with years of experience like me.”
The 19 Richest Households in the U.S. Gained $1T in Wealth Last Year
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The richest 19 American households saw an astonishing $1 trillion wealth increase in 2024. That is the largest 12-month surge on record, according to one economist. The small group—which makes up just 0.00001 percent of the population—commands a 1.8 percent share (around $2.6 trillion) of America’s total household wealth (around $148 trillion). Their share is therefore worth more than the total value of Switzerland’s economy, according to the Wall Street Journal. In 2023, the 0.00001 percent’s share of total U.S. household wealth stood at 1.2 percent, making the jump to 1.8 percent the largest on record for a single 12-month period, said Gabriel Zucman, an economist at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Paris School of Economics. “You see this gradual rise and then, very recently, dramatic acceleration in the rise of the share of wealth owned by the truly super-wealthy,” said Zucman. Trump acolytes Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg are in the rarified group, as are other high-profile businessmen Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.
Apothékary’s New Tinctures Boost Metabolism & Curb Cravings
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The rise of GLP-1 medications has prompted the supplement industry to follow suit, offering natural formulas that may help boost metabolism, combat cravings, support fitness recovery, and reduce fatigue. There are a slew of capsules, powders, and other metabolic health formulas on the market right now, but our current favorite is Apothékary’s Metabolic Tinctures.
The Metabolic Duo combines two powerful formulas: Blue Burn for metabolism support and Sugar Kick for blood sugar balance. Blue Burn is designed to boost energy, jumpstart metabolism, and speed up recovery post-workout, thanks to a blend of adaptogenic herbs and metabolism-boosting botanicals. Sugar Kick, on the other hand, features a potent mix of ancient herbs known for helping regulate blood sugar, keeping sugar crashes and that 3 p.m. slump at bay.
Carlos Santana Cancels Show Over Medical Emergency
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Carlos Santana’s management pulled the plug on a scheduled Texas gig after the legendary guitarist was hospitalized due to dehydration, according to his rep. Santana, 74, was due to play San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre on Tuesday evening as part of a U.S. tour that started last week, but he suffered an incident during soundcheck preparations and was taken to hospital for observation. Witnesses said he was put on a stretcher and taken out of the venue before being loaded into an ambulance. Doctors later surmised that the Mexican musician was suffering from dehydration. Santana’s manager, Michael Vrionis, said: “Out of an abundance of caution and the health of Mr. Santana, the decision to postpone the show was the most prudent course of action.” Offering an update on his client’s condition, he added: “He is doing well and is looking forward to coming back to San Antonio soon as well as continuing his U.S. tour. Thank you all very much for your understanding.” Vrionis said that the show will be rescheduled “soon.” Santana’s Oneness Tour 2025 is expected to continue. The musician collapsed on stage under similar circumstances in 2022 during a gig in Michigan.
GOP Senator to Hold Hearings on Bonkers 9/11 Conspiracy Theory
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It’s been two decades since 9/11, but a Republican lawmaker still has questions about what happened that day. Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, is preparing to launch hearings on the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attack, according to Politico. On Monday, Johnson peddled an old 9/11 conspiracy theory on the podcast of conservative pundit Benny Johnson. The senator said “there’s an awful lot of questions” about the collapse of 7 World Trade Center, a 47-story skyscraper that came down hours after the Twin Towers without being hit by a plane. A three-year probe concluded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in 2008 found that the building caved in due to uncontrolled fires that lasted nearly seven hours. But Johnson slammed that investigation as “corrupt” and called for another look: “Hopefully now with this administration, I think President Trump should have some interests—being a New Yorker himself—what actually happened in 9/11,” he said. “My guess is there’s an awful lot being covered up in terms of what the American government knows about 9/11.”
Senator Ron Johnson drops BOMBSHELL:Tells us that 9/11 Hearings are being planned, Building 7 was potentially a “Controlled Demolition”
“Structural Engineers say that thing didn’t come down in any other way than controlled demolition. Molten steel. Destruction of evidence. We… pic.twitter.com/aBQzCakll7
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) April 21, 2025
Give Mom the Gift of Gorgeous Lashes and Bolder Brows for Mother’s Day
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Actress Sophie Nyweide arrives for the screening of the movie “Bella” at Florence Gould Hall on July 27, 2007 in New York City. Scott Wintrow/Getty Images for NYILFF
Officials in Vermont investigating former child actress Sophie Nyweide’s death suspect “foul play,” TMZ reported. According to the Bennington Police Department, officers are considering “a range of possible causes, including foul play.” On April 14, the 24-year-old star was reportedly “found lifeless on a riverbank, not far from a high school in Bennington” at around 4 a.m. “This is an open investigation and we are still waiting on final autopsy and toxicology reports from the Vermont Office of Chief Medical Examiner,” Bennington police told The New Post in a statement. Nyweide was discovered with a man at the time of her death, who is now “cooperating with cops,” although he is not yet being considered a suspect or person of interest.” The child actress’ family confirmed her death on Tuesday and shared her struggles in a candid obituary. “Sophie was a kind and trusting girl. Often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others.” Nyweide’s mother, Shelly, shared a statement with TMZ on Tuesday. “My knowledge is she was using drugs and was a tiny young woman,” she said. “She was with other people when she died. I didn’t know them. There is an investigation ongoing. The autopsy results are not in. They said it would take six to eight weeks.”
Award-Winning Actress, 62, Is Named World’s Most Beautiful
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Actress Demi Moore has been crowned the World’s Most Beautiful Woman by People magazine. The honor follows a string of recent award wins, including a Golden Globe, BAFTA, and SAG Award—but notably not an Oscar—for her starring role in 2024’s critically-acclaimed body horror movie The Substance. “It’s been like a full pregnancy — really joyous moments, exhausting moments,” the 62-year-old said of her incredible year. “But overall it was an extraordinary time and experience. Especially because all of it was unexpected. I had no idea what might happen with this film. And I certainly could never have imagined it unfolding the way that it did.” Moore admits she used to “torture” her body much like her character in The Substance did, but added, “Now I have a much more kind of intuitive, relaxed relationship with my body.” Asked how she defines beauty at this stage in her life, Moore said, “In a way, beauty just is… On a human level, I find it’s authenticity and positivity. Beauty comes out of comfort with being exactly who you are.”
Trump Admin Names Breitbart Reporter as Top Navy Spokesperson
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A reporter for the far-right outlet Breitbart whose last story surrounded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon leaks investigation is leaving her role to enter the Trump administration. Kristina Wong, the outlet’s Pentagon correspondent, has accepted a role as the new director of communications and chief spokesperson for the Department of the Navy, Secretary John Phelan announced on X on Tuesday. “My job is to keep you up to date on what the secretary has been doing, his top priority, and happenings across the Navy and Marine Corps,” Wong said in a video accompanying the announcement. The former reporter’s Breitbart page shows she covered mostly politics, with her last piece on April 15 reporting on two top advisers to Hegseth–Dan Caldwell and Darin Selnick–who were walked out of the Pentagon and placed on leave after a probe into media leaks. The report contains a quote from an unnamed defense official who said Caldwell was leaking information to “far-left reporters to hurt the secretary.” The story did not mention any reference to Wong being considered for a position. She moved to Breitbart in 2017. Before Breitbart, Wong worked at The Washington Times and The Hill. “I’m so grateful to @breitbartnews for the opportunity to be part of the hardest working news team in the biz!” Wong wrote in an X post on Tuesday. “I will miss everyone there!”
I’d like to introduce Kristina Wong, my new Director of Communications and Chief Spokesperson for the Department of the Navy. Welcome aboard! pic.twitter.com/2Gp6VL976Q
— Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan (@SECNAV) April 22, 2025
Mysterious Car Found in Sunken WWII Aircraft Carrier
During the April 20 Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition dive, we imaged this automobile, likely 1940-41 Ford Super Deluxe ‘Woody,’ in the hangar deck of USS Yorktown. NOAA Ocean Exploration
A World War II era U.S. aircraft carrier that sank in the Pacific over 80 years ago is now at the heart of an automotive mystery, the Daily Mail reported. During a recent expedition to the iconic wreck site—located about 1,000 miles northwest of Hawaii—a NOAA Ocean Exploration team discovered a car hidden inside the sunken vessel on April 19. The USS Yorktown went down during the Battle of Midway in 1942 after sustaining multiple torpedo hits from Japanese forces. In the end, the massive Navy carrier couldn’t be saved and sank on June 7, 1942, with the vehicle still onboard. During a live broadcast of the underwater mission, a researcher called on the public for help: “Here’s an open request to all your automobile vehicle folks out there. I’m sure you are being attentive to this, and you understand what you are looking at. Please post on this. It really helps.” The call has ignited interest among car buffs on the internet, and many believe they’ve already identified the mysterious vehicle as a 1940–41 Ford Super Deluxe ‘Woody’ Wagon. While the mystery of the type of vehicle on the ship may be solved, it is still not known why this type of car—which wasn’t typically transported on combat-deployed U.S. Navy ships—was aboard the USS Yorktown.
This Bestselling Anti-Frizz Brand Now Has Formulas for Combatting Thinning Hair 
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John Frieda is known for its range of frizz-taming haircare products at affordable price points, including the bestselling John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength Serum. Now, the haircare brand is tackling another common concern: hair thinning. The brand’s ULTRAFiller+ Hair Density Scalp Serum targets fine, thinning hair at the roots by nourishing the scalp with a potent blend of ingredients, including biotin, peptides, and caffeine. It also contains rosemary extract, a buzzy haircare ingredient that’s been shown to help combat hair loss. After all, hair growth starts at the scalp, and this targeted formula is designed to boost circulation and decongest follicles, resulting in more density and less shedding.
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Barron Trump Finds Unusual Way to Chat With New Friends
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Barron Trump is using an unconventional way to chat with his college pals—and don’t worry, it’s not Signal. The 19-year-old NYU freshman is talking to friends via Xbox and Discord, which both have messaging platforms for gamers. Being the son of the president comes with a lot of attention, and he needed a way to communicate under the radar. Even if the 6-foot-7 Trump wasn’t easy to spot, he’s followed around campus almost 24/7 by Secret Service agents. But now he’s figured out a way to chat with only a select few and avoid any security nightmares (looking at you, Pete Hegseth). His dad is sure to be impressed—last month, he marveled at Barron’s ability to turn on a laptop. “I turn off his laptop, I said, ‘Oh good,’ and I go back five minutes later, he’s got his laptop. I said, ‘How’d you do that?’” the president said during a March 20 interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham. His Gen-Z son told him “None of your business, Dad.” The president added that his child has an “unbelievable aptitude in technology.”
Ex NFL Star Claims Rape Accuser Will Release Sex TapeFormer NFL star Shannon Sharpe broke his silence on an ex-partner’s $50 million sexual assault lawsuit against him, revealing that they plan to release a sex tape with him. In a video posted to social media on Tuesday, Sharpe told his viewers: “This is a shakedown. I’m gonna be open, transparent, and defend myself because this isn’t right.” He claimed that this whole takedown was a “deliberate setup” by his ex and their lawyer, Tony Buzbee, who he said “targets Black men” like Jay-Z. “I believe he’s going to release a 30-second clip of a sex tape that tries to make me look guilty and play into every stereotype you can possibly imagine,” Sharpe said. Buzbee also shared a 96-second clip of an alleged phone call between Sharpe and his ex-partner with TMZ. In it, Sharpe can be heard saying how he was “going to f—ing choke the s— out of you when I see you” to his then partner. But Sharpe said that Buzbee “orchestrated” this whole saga and is simply trying to “manipulate the media.” The lawsuit against Sharpe accuses him of raping his former partner over a period of two years. Sharpe released his own sex tape of sorts in Sept. 2024 when he accidentally left his Instagram Live on while seemingly having sex.
