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Trump budget director defends 43% military spending boost

WASHINGTON — The White House budget director on Wednesday defended the administration’s latest request for Congress, testifying before the House Budget Committee that a 43% increase in defense spending and a 10% cut to domestic programs is the best path forward. Democrats on

‘Harlan Coben’s Final Twist’ Renewed for Season 2 at CBS

CBS has renewed the true crime documentary series “Harlan Coben’s Final Twist” for Season 2, Variety has learned. The announcement was made alongside the reveal of CBS’ 2026-2027 fall schedule, with the show moving to Monday nights at 10 p.m. ET following new episodes of “FBI”

‘Beyond the Gates’ Renewed for Two More Seasons at CBS

The CBS soap opera “Beyond the Gates” has been renewed for two more seasons and will air through the 2027-2028 broadcast season. The network announced the news at a programming event on Wednesday in Los Angeles. Created by Michele Val Jean, “Beyond the Gates” began in 2025 and

Matt LeBlanc Cop Drama ‘Flint’ in Development at CBS

CBS is developing a cop drama called “Flint” with Matt LeBlanc attached to star. If greenlit, the series will be part of the network’s 2027-2028 lineup. Per the official logline, “Flint” (working title) stars LeBlanc as “a burnt-out LAPD detective who, on the verge of

Maryland separates from RFK Jr. vaccine guidance

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed the Vax Act, which directs the state's health secretary to issue official recommendations for immunizations, screening and preventive services, rather than relying on the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

Who Is Black Comedy For?

“A new book is nostalgic for the ’90s. But the era of crossover success was not necessarily the pinnacle of Black comedic achievement.”

Your Backpack Got Worse On Purpose . “From a...

Your Backpack Got Worse On Purpose . “From a shareholder’s perspective, the bag that falls apart is the better product. That’s the business model. Repeat failure, repeat purchase, repeat revenue. The quality decline isn’t a side effect. It’s the strategy.”

'Bathtub ring' hints at ancient Martian ocean

Caltech researchers have identified geological features on Mars that could point to the existence of a long-dried ocean that once covered a third of the Red Planet's surface. The research was conducted by former Caltech postdoctoral scholar Abdallah Zaki and Caltech professor