The U.S. Senate on Saturday failed to advance two proposals attached to the SAVE America Act, a measure tied to election reforms backed by President Donald Trump.
Both amendments needed 60 votes to be adopted into the bill.
In a rare weekend session, Senate Republicans fell short of the threshold for language that would block federal funding for programs allowing transgender women those assigned male at birth to participate in womens sports at the high school or college level. The amendment, intended to ban such participation, received 49 votes, with Democrats opposing. Ten senators did not vote.
A second amendment, pushed by Senate Democrats, would have provided funding for the Transportation Security Administration, which remains unfunded amid a partial government shutdown. TSA is among the Department of Homeland Security agencies without funding for more than a month, as Democrats press for changes to immigration enforcement.
TSA agents have been working without pay, leading to increased call-outs and longer security lines at some airports. Officials have warned that if the shutdown continues, some smaller airports may have to close because of rising absenteeism.
The two amendments were considered as Republicans moved to invoke cloture on voting reforms that would require voters to present photo identification at polling places and proof of citizenship when registering.
Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has died. He was 81.
With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away on Friday night, his family said in a statement Saturday. His family asks that their privacy be respected.
At the FBI, Mueller set about almost immediately overhauling the bureaus mission to meet the law enforcement needs of the 21st century, beginning his 12-year tenure just one week before the Sept. 11 attacks and serving across presidents of both political parties. He was nominated by Republican President George W. Bush.
The cataclysmic event instantaneously switched the bureaus top priority from solving domestic crime to preventing terrorism, a shift that imposed an almost impossibly difficult standard on Mueller and the rest of the federal government: preventing 99 out of 100 terrorist plots wasnt good enough.
Later, he was special counsel in the Justice Departments investigation into whether the Trump campaign illegally coordinated with Russia to sway the outcome of the 2016 presidential race.
FROM THE ARCHIVES, THE MUELLER PROBE EXPLAINED:
Trump posted on social media about Muellers death: Robert Mueller just died. Good, Im glad hes dead. The Republican president added, He can no longer hurt innocent people!
The FBI did not immediately respond to a request seeking comment.
A second act as an investigator of a sitting president
The second-longest-serving director in FBI history, behind only J. Edgar Hoover, Mueller held the job until 2013 after agreeing to Democratic President Barack Obamas request to stay on even after his 10-year term was up.
After several years in private practice, Mueller was asked by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to return to public service as special counsel in the Trump-Russia inquiry.
Muellers stern visage and taciturn demeanor matched the seriousness of the mission, as his team spent nearly two years quietly conducting one of the most consequential, yet divisive, investigations in Justice Department history. He held no news conferences and made no public appearances during the investigation, remaining quiet despite attacks from Trump and his supporters and creating an aura of mystery around his work.
All told, Mueller brought criminal charges against six of the presidents associates, including his campaign chairman and first national security adviser.
His 448-page report released in April 2019 identified substantial contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia but did not allege a criminal conspiracy. He laid out damaging details about Trump's efforts to seize control of the investigation, and even shut it down, though he declined to decide whether Trump had broken the law, in part because of department policy barring the indictment of a sitting president.
But, in perhaps the most memorable language of the report, Mueller pointedly noted: If we had confidence after a thorough investigation of the facts that the president clearly did not commit obstruction of justice, we would so state. Based on the facts and the applicable legal standards, we are unable to reach that judgment.
The nebulous conclusion did not deliver the knockout punch to the administration that some Trump opponents had hoped for, nor did it trigger a sustained push by House Democrats to impeach the president -- though he was later tried and acquitted on separate allegations related to Ukraine.
The U.S. Senate this week passed a bill that would prohibit members of Congress from bypassing standard airport security screenings at commercial airports.
The vote comes nearly a month into a partial government shutdown that has left Transportation Security Administration employees without pay. The shutdown has contributed to longer security lines due to higher rates of employee call-offs.
The End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act passed by unanimous consent and now heads to the House for consideration.
The bill would also ban members of Congress from using federal funds to pay for expedited security screenings. While lawmakers can have travel between Washington and their home districts paid for by the government, they would be responsible for covering any costs for faster screenings.
The bill also specifies that a lawmakers participation in the Trusted Traveler Program would not be based on their congressional status.
As many Americans probably dont know but most of us in Washington do airports around the country allow members of Congress to bypass the usual TSA security screening process at airports nationwide, Cornyn said. In other words, they get to skip the line. This should end today.
Members of Congress are getting an unfair perk. We know trust in Congress is at an all-time low, but today, thank goodness, the Senate has taken an important step toward restoring the trust of the people we are here to represent.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a higher-dose version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy through a pilot program designed to accelerate drug approvals.
The agency said Thursday that 7.2-milligram injectable doses of Wegovy are now approved for certain adult patients. Those eligible include people with obesity and overweight patients with at least one underlying health condition.
The drug is available only after a patient has tolerated a 2.4-milligram dose of Wegovy for four weeks and additional weight loss is clinically indicated.
Novo Nordisk said 31.2% of people on the higher dosage achieved weight loss of at least 25% of their body weight, compared with about 15% of patients on the 2.4-milligram dose. Practically no patients on a placebo lost 25% of their weight.
The FDA approved the higher dose 54 days after Novo Nordisk applied, making it just the fourth drug to be cleared through the Commissioners National Priority Voucher pilot program.
The program aims to shorten the approval process for certain medicines from 10 to 12 months to under two months. It was created to address public health crises, large unmet health needs, affordability concerns or innovative breakthrough therapies.
The new FDA is moving with unprecedented efficiency on products that advance national priorities, said FDA Commissioner Martin Makary. Todays approval is another demonstration of what the FDA can accomplish when we try bold new things.
The higher-dose Wegovy is expected to be available in pharmacies starting in April.
GLP-1 medications have been used for decades to treat diabetes and have recently gained popularity for weight loss. In addition to helping people with diabetes control symptoms, drugmakers say GLP-1 medicines improve cardiometabolic markers in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients with obesity.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, GLP-1 medications manage blood sugar by triggering insulin release from the pancreas and slowing digestion, which reduces the amount of glucose entering the bloodstream. They also help patients feel full after eating.
Potential risks include gastrointestinal issues, headaches, sore throat and fatigue, which were observed during clinical trials.
NASAs Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft reached the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning as the agency prepares for humanitys return to the moon.
The rocket and spacecraft returned to the pad nearly a month after a wet dress rehearsal flagged several issues, delaying the launch.
The rocket was moved about four miles from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the pad.
Last week, NASA said the crew could lift off as soon as April 1, with additional launch opportunities later that month. The astronauts began a two-week prelaunch quarantine Wednesday.
NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will remain in isolation in Houston before flying to Florida five days ahead of the April 1 launch window.
The latest delay came after engineers discovered an interrupted flow of helium to the rockets interim cryogenic propulsion stage. The mission had previously been postponed about four weeks after a rehearsal revealed a leak in Orions liquid hydrogen tank, which released excessive propellant into the rockets core stage.
Artemis I, launched in 2022, was the first mission in NASAs Artemis program, which aims for deep space exploration beyond the moon. While Artemis I was uncrewed, Artemis II will carry four astronauts on a lunar flyby.
NASA initially planned for Artemis III to be the first crewed lunar landing, but the mission will now test an uncrewed lander. Artemis IV is set to be the programs first crewed landing.
The last time NASA sent astronauts to the moon was Apollo 17 in 1972.
Somehow, nearly 14,000 people who filled out an NCAA mens basketball tournament bracket picked all 16 games played Thursday correctly.
An estimated 36 million brackets were submitted on major sites including the Mens Bracket Challenge Game, ESPN, CBS, Yahoo, USA Today and Sports Illustrated. Most were busted after the very first game, as more than 20 million picked Ohio State to defeat TCU a prediction that quickly fell flat.
While a No. 9 seed beating a No. 8 is typically more of a toss-up than an upset, Thursday still delivered several stunning results. And yet, 14,000 people nailed them all.
The biggest upset of the day came when No. 12 High Point beat No. 5 Wisconsin. Somewhat less surprising was No. 11 VCU defeating North Carolina, which was without top player Caleb Wilson.
Another upset: No. 11 Texas over No. 6 BYU.
The day nearly featured the rarest of upsets a No. 16 over a No. 1. Duke trailed Siena for portions of the second half but rallied late for a 71-65 win.
Last year, about 36,000 perfect brackets remained after the first day of a tournament with few major surprises. In 2024, only 2,100 survived Day 1. How many will remain perfect after today? The tournaments overall No. 1 seed, Arizona, faces Long Island University this afternoon.
Costco CEO Ron Vachris addressed the future of the warehouse chains iconic $1.50 hot dog and soda combo in an Instagram post Wednesday.
The hot dog price will not change as long as Im around, Vachris said.
The video shows Vachris eating a Costco hot dog and appearing to enjoy it. The post follows one from McDonalds CEO Chris Kempczinski, who was seen trying the companys new Big Arch Burger. That video drew mockery online, as viewers suggested he seemed uncomfortable eating the large sandwich.
Costco has kept the price of its staple hot dog-and-soda deal steady for decades, despite rising costs. According to NPR, the price of a Costco hot dog and soft drink has remained $1.50 since 1985. Had the price kept up with inflation, the hot dog and fountain drink would now cost $4.65.
One recent change: Costco switched from Pepsi products to Coca-Cola.
Other food court items, however, have not been immune to inflation. The price of a soda rose from 59 cents to 69 cents in 2022, and to 79 cents in 2025. That same year, Costco increased the cost of its chicken bake from $2.99 to $3.99.
Membership fees have also gone up. In 2024, the annual basic membership rose from $60 to $65. Executive members began paying $130, a $10 increase.
The fee hikes did little to slow Costcos growth. In 2024, it had 75.5 million members, including 34.5 million executive members. As of February 2026, it has 82.1 million members, with 40.1 million executive members. Store count has also grown to 629, up from 614 when membership fees last increased.
The calendar may say its still winter, but an extreme heat wave is gripping the western United States, with areas experiencing record warmth more typical of summer.
The high temperature in Phoenix on Thursday is expected to reach 105 degrees, breaking the citys March 19 record of 96. Temperatures there are forecast to stay above 100 through at least next Tuesday.
Las Vegas is expected to hit 98 Thursday, 8 degrees warmer than the citys previous record for the date. Inland parts of Los Angeles are expected to reach the upper 90s, also shattering daily records.
Nearly 20 million people in the Southwest are under excessive heat warnings, and another 20 million face heat advisories.
The National Weather Service says heat waves this early in the year are extremely rare.
The early, prolonged nature of this heat with limited seasonal acclimation will increase the risk of heat impacts, especially among sensitive populations or those without effective cooling, the Weather Prediction Center said. Heat-related advisories and warnings have been posted across the Desert Southwest and along central and southern California.
The sudden shift from winter has raised concerns that mountain snowpacks could melt quickly, leading to flooding.
Elsewhere, the Rockies and Central Plains are expecting temperatures nearly 20 degrees above normal, with highs in the 80s reaching as far north as Montana and South Dakota.
President Donald Trump said Saturday that other nations will send ships to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid fears that Iran may restrict the flow of oil and other goods through the vital waterway.
Nearly one-fifth of the worlds oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Irans new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to close the strait as the U.S. and Israel continue their bombing campaign against the country.
In the weeks since the U.S. and Israel began their war with Iran, oil prices have surged. A barrel of oil averaged around $65 last month before the strikes began. This week, prices climbed to more than $110, before settling at $97 on Saturday.
The price spike has pushed U.S. gas prices up 70 cents per gallon over the past month, according to AAA.
Trump suggested that nations affected by Irans actions will join the U.S. in efforts to protect shipping through the strait.
Many Countries, especially those who are affected by Irans attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe, Trump said on Saturday. We have already destroyed 100% of Irans Military capability, but its easy for them to send a drone or two, drop a mine, or deliver a close range missile somewhere along, or in, this Waterway, no matter how badly defeated they are. Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others, that are affected by this artificial constraint, will send Ships to the area so that the Hormuz Strait will no longer be a threat by a Nation that has been totally decapitated.
Irans foreign minister Abbas Araghchi suggested that the Trump administration is growing desperate.
The touted U.S. security umbrella has proven to be full of holes, inviting trouble rather than deterring it, Araghchi said. The U.S. is now begging others, even China, to help make Hormuz safe. Iran calls on brotherly neighbors to expel foreign aggressors, especially as their only concern is Israel.
After another delay to NASAs planned mission to return humans to the moon, the four-member crew of Artemis II has been given a new launch window.
NASA said the crew could lift off as soon as April 1, with additional launch opportunities later in the month. Officials plan to roll the Artemis II rocket and its Orion spacecraft off the launch pad on March 19. The astronauts will also begin a two-week prelaunch quarantine in the coming weeks.
The latest delay came after engineers discovered an interrupted flow of helium to the Space Launch System rockets interim cryogenic propulsion stage. The mission was previously postponed for about four weeks when a rehearsal revealed a problem with Orions liquid hydrogen tank, which leaked excessive propellant into the rockets core stage.
Artemis I, launched in 2022, was the first mission in NASAs Artemis program, which aims to enable deep space exploration beyond the moon. While Artemis I was uncrewed, Artemis II will carry four astronauts on a lunar flyby.
While I am comfortable and the agency is comfortable with targeting April 1 as our first opportunity, keep in mind we still have work to go, said Lori Glaze, deputy associate administrator for NASAs Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate. There are still things that need to be done within the VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building) and out at the pad. And as always, we'll be guided by what the hardware is telling us, and we will launch when were ready.
Artemis III was originally planned as a crewed landing on the lunar surface. NASA now intends to use the mission to test an uncrewed lunar lander, making Artemis IV the first crewed landing of the program.
The last time NASA sent astronauts to the moon was Apollo 17 in 1972.
Nearly 830,000 Americans could experience delays in receiving their tax refunds this season after the Internal Revenue Service stopped issuing paper checks.
According to Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee, 500,000 filers have received notices to provide the IRS with direct deposit information. Another 300,000 filers are expected to receive the notices.
The National Taxpayer Advocate estimates that about 10 million Americans received paper checks for their refunds last tax season. The group says 4.2% of U.S. households lack a bank account.
It said eliminating paper checks particularly affects Americans living abroad, taxpayers with religious constraints, victims of domestic violence, and taxpayers with disabilities.
The IRS says that once a taxpayer provides bank account information, refunds will be released after six weeks.
Democratic Reps. Danny K. Davis of Illinois and Terri A. Sewell of Alabama sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, saying many of the affected Americans lack bank accounts and could struggle to access their refunds.
Having reviewed the IRS notice and called the IRS phone lines, we learned that there is no simple process for these taxpayers to request an immediate release of their refund by paper check without waiting at least 10 weeks, the lawmakers wrote. Effectively, the president, unilaterally through his executive order, is causing undue hardship on millions of Americans by delaying their paper refunds for months.
The Trump administration implemented the near-elimination of paper checks in September to cut costs. The Treasury Department estimates it costs about 50 cents to issue a paper check, compared with less than 15 cents for an electronic funds transfer.
David Protein, a fast-growing brand known for its high-protein, low-calorie bars, is facing a class-action lawsuit that could shake the health-conscious snack market. Three consumers allege the companys products contain far more calories and fat than advertised, potentially undermining their appeal to people trying to manage weight.
The lawsuit targets David Proteins parent company, Linus Technology, accusing it of deceptive practices. Plaintiffs say independent testing shows the bars contained 78% to 83% more calories than stated on their nutrition labels.
Calories explained
A calorie measures the energy food contains, derived from three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fat. Each gram of carbohydrates and protein has four calories, while each gram of fat has nine.
The body turns calories into energy, muscle and fat, and consuming more calories than the body uses leads to weight gain.
Rules for nutrition labels
The Food and Drug Administration requires calorie counts on labels but allows a 20% margin of error. That means a product advertised as having 100 calories could legally contain between 80 and 120 calories.
Testing results for David Protein bars
David Protein bars are marketed as having roughly 150 calories and at least 20 grams of protein. But plaintiffs say their testing revealed much higher numbers.
For example, they claim the companys red velvet bar advertised at 150 calories and 28 grams of protein contains 271 calories. They attribute the discrepancy mostly to fat content: the nutrition label lists 2.5 grams of fat, while testing found 12.2 grams.
Several other bars allegedly tested at more than 270 calories.
Had Defendant complied with the law, the statement of the total and correct number of calories and fat would have revealed to consumers that the Products provide significantly more calories and total fat than claimed, the lawsuit says. Defendant has been able to charge a price premium for the product as a result of these misrepresentations and omissions.
Relative to other protein bars, David Protein products are expensive; a 12-pack sells for about $40.
David Protein defends its pricing on its website:
Our bars deliver exceptional value to our customers by offering the highest protein-to-calorie ratio on the market. We are less expensive and more convenient than our closest competitor: boiled cod, the company said.
Scripps News has contacted David Protein for comment on the lawsuit.
Why it matters
Plaintiffs say the marketing is aimed at consumers seeking healthier options.
Not only are Defendants misrepresentations misleading, they are material, the lawsuit reads. As Defendant is well aware, many American consumers are health-conscious and routinely rely upon nutrition information when selecting and purchasing food items.
They add that overconsumption of calories and fat is a major risk factor for overweight and obesity, and that about half of consumers annual food spending, and a third of their calorie and fat intake, comes from purchases outside the home.
President Donald Trump is again pressuring Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, suggesting Powell has the authority to do so before the Feds next scheduled meeting.
The Federal Reserve is set to meet next week. While Powell is a key voice, the boards seven members collectively decide whether to change rates.
Where is the Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Too Late Powell, today? He should be dropping interest rates, IMMEDIATELY, not waiting for the next meeting! Trump wrote Thursday on Truth Social.
Trumps remarks came hours after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index rose 2.4% in the 12 months ending in February. That rate has held relatively steady but is slightly above the Feds 2% inflation target.
The consumer price index is one of the key measures the Fed considers when making interest rate decisions, alongside employment data. Higher inflation or a weakening job market can influence whether the board raises or lowers rates.
Also Thursday, mortgage-finance giant Freddie Mac said the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 6.11%. Mortgage rates are not directly set by the Fed but are often influenced by its actions.
Next week will be among Powells final meetings as Fed chair. In January, Trump said he would nominate Kevin Warsh to replace Powell.
Powell is expected to serve as chair until May 2026 and could remain on the Feds board as a governor until 2028.
Lower interest rates can stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper. But policymakers caution that keeping rates low for too long can fuel inflation.
After U.S. inflation topped 9% in 2022, the Fed raised rates to their highest level in decades. Inflation has since fallen below 3%, but higher borrowing costs have made it harder for consumers and businesses to access credit often slowing job growth. Powell has said the Feds goal is to balance low inflation with continued employment gains.
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is "wounded and likely disfigured," U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday morning.
Hegseth noted that Khamenei issued a written statement Thursday rather than a video or audio message. Khamenei became Irans supreme leader less than two weeks after a U.S. operation killed his father, Ali Khamenei.
Hegseth claimed Iran's leadership is desperate and in hiding.
"They've gone underground, like what rats do," Hegseth said. "We know the new so-called not-so-supreme leader is wounded and likely disfigured. He put out a statement yesterday a weak one, actually but there was no voice and no video. It was a written statement. He called for unity. Apparently killing tens of thousands of protesters is his idea of unity. Iran has plenty of cameras and plenty of voice recorders. Why a written statement? I think you know why. His father is dead. He's scared. He's injured. He's on the run, and he lacks legitimacy. It's a mess for them. Who's in charge?"
In his first statement, Khamenei said Iran would continue to limit ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Irans ability to restrict ship traffic there has been blamed for a rapid increase in oil prices.
I assure everyone that we will not refrain from avenging the blood of your martyrs," he said. "The retaliation we have in mind is not limited only to the martyrdom of the great leader of the Revolution; rather, every member of the nation who is martyred by the enemy constitutes a separate case in the file of revenge.
Consumers and an advocacy group are suing the Trump administration after it granted waivers to several states allowing them to block Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from being used to buy sugary foods in grocery stores.
The lawsuit targets waivers granted in Colorado, Iowa, West Virginia, Tennessee and Nebraska. The National Center for Law and Economic Justice alleges the waivers violate the Administrative Procedure Act.
Plaintiffs argue the waivers change the definition of what is considered food under SNAP and limit consumer choice. While the policies were intended to restrict purchases of candy and soda, NCLEJ says the rules are vague and could cover items that are more nutritious.
Had the USDA followed proper notice-and-comment procedures as required by law, SNAP recipients, retailers and advocates would have sounded the alarm on the significant harms these food restrictions create for low-income people who rely on SNAP, said Katharine Deabler-Meadows, senior attorney at NCLEJ. Once again, the Trump administration is making it up as they go along and disregarding the damage. We are asking the court to immediately block implementation of these unlawful food restriction waivers.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture began processing the waivers last year as part of a Trump administration push to ban the purchase of candy and other highly processed foods with SNAP benefits.
According to USDA statistics, SNAP served an average of 42.1 million people per month in 2023, representing 12.6% of the U.S. population. In general, food stamps can be used to buy most nonalcoholic beverages, as long as they are not served hot.
More broadly, the Trump administration released updated federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans that encouraged reducing consumption of ultra-processed foods. The guidelines placed greater emphasis on meat and dairy and less emphasis on whole grains and beans.
The Federal Trade Commission says thousands of renters could receive refund checks following a settlement with a major landlord.
More than 444,000 renters of Invitation Homes will be mailed checks within 90 days after the company allegedly misled customers about lease costs. The FTC says the company charged undisclosed mandatory fees, such as utility management.
The agency also accuses Invitation Homes of failing to inspect units before move-in and unfairly withholding deposits after move-out.
Renters who paid $45 or more for covered fees or charges between January 2021 and September 2024 are eligible for a portion of the $47.2 million settlement. The average check will be about $106.
The Biden administration announced the settlement in September 2024, but it took nearly 18 months to finalize.
Invitation Homes was previously accused of deceiving customers by claiming to offer 24/7 maintenance.
Under the settlement, Invitation Homes must clearly disclose leasing prices, establish policies and procedures for handling security deposit refunds fairly, and end other unlawful practices.
Invitation Homes believes that its disclosures and practices are industry-leading among professional peers as well as millions of smaller owners of single-family homes for lease, the company said. Invitation Homes remains committed to providing a high-quality living experience for individuals and families who want flexibility and choice in housing and to transparency with all stakeholders.
Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBCs Today, was back at Rockefeller Center on Thursday as the network announced she will eventually return to the program following the apparent kidnapping of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Guthrie has spent most of the past month in Arizona with family during the search for her mother, who is believed to have been abducted from her home in the middle of the night.
Her whereabouts remain unknown. Despite thousands of tips, investigators have yet to identify a suspect.
NBC said Guthrie visited colleagues Thursday to thank them for their support.
While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused right now on supporting her family and working to help bring Nancy home, the network said in a statement.
Today co-hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones acknowledged Guthries visit on the program.
Savannah has come back to her home here at 30 Rock and Studio 1A, and we got to see her, Bush Hager said. In her perfect way, she talked to all of us, hugged every single person in this room the crew. She said she intends to return to the show even though it is the hardest thing to do. It is also her home, where she feels so loved, and she is beyond loved here. We are happy she was here.
Bush Hager noted that a date has not been set for Guthries return.
I am proud of Savannah and rooting for her, Jones said. I know the strength it takes to even come here and be amongst all of us. I see it as we are in this storm, but we are not out of it and there is a light somewhere in the midst of this storm.
Apple this week unveiled a lower-priced iPhone alongside several updated products, including new iPads and MacBooks.
The iPhone 17e is now the least expensive current iPhone model, starting at $599. Thats $100 less than the iPhone 16 ($699) and $200 less than the iPhone 17 ($799). Two higher-end iPhones retail for $999 and $1,099.
The 17e has a 6.1-inch display, slightly smaller than the iPhone 17s 6.3-inch screen and the iPhone 17 Pro Maxs 6.9-inch display. While it shares some features with the iPhone 17, the 17e lacks multiple rear camera lenses.
iPhone 17e combines powerful performance and features our users love at an exceptional value, making it a compelling option for customers looking to upgrade to the iPhone 17 family, said Kaiann Drance, Apples vice president of worldwide iPhone product marketing. We know our customers want a product that will last, and iPhone 17e delivers just that. With A19 for incredible performance, double the entry storage, a smarter camera system, and enhanced durability, iPhone 17e is designed to stay fast, secure, and valuable for years to come.
The iPhone 17e will be available starting Wednesday.
Apple also introduced new iPads and MacBooks. The updated iPad Air features Apples M4 chip, designed to better integrate artificial intelligence into the system.
The 11-inch iPad Air starts at $599, and the 13-inch version starts at $799.
iPad Air gives users more ways than ever to be creative and productive, offering powerful performance and incredible versatility to help them turn their ideas into reality, said Bob Borchers, Apples vice president of worldwide product marketing.New MacBook Air models feature up to 18 hours of battery life. The 13-inch version starts at $1,099, while the 15-inch model starts at $1,299.
The latest MacBook Pro models are equipped with Apples new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which the company claims are the fastest central processing units available to consumers. Prices range from $2,199 to $3,599. A standard MacBook Pro with the M5 chip starts at $1,699.
A landmark trial begins Tuesday as the Department of Justice and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sue Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation, alleging it engages in anticompetitive practices.
The lawsuit, filed nearly two years ago by the Biden administration, accuses Ticketmaster and Live Nation of using their dominance in the ticket market to block rivals. The DOJ and 30 state attorneys general say Live Nation locks up venues through exclusive long-term agreements, threatening to withhold artists and tours if venues do not sign those deals.
The suit also alleges that Live Nation pressures artists to use the company as their promoter in order to gain access to those venues.
The trial comes as Ticketmaster and Live Nation face public criticism over high ticket fees, which often push prices far above face value. Some artists have even turned to selling tickets in person to help fans avoid the costs associated with online sales.
In a statement, Live Nation said the DOJ will lose in court because it ignores the basic economics of live entertainment. The company said most service fees go to venues, and that growing competition in ticketing has cut into Ticketmasters profit margins.
But officials argue Live Nation is harming consumers.
Live Nation has manipulated the market and made itself untouchable by any competitor not because it is better, but because it has created a monopoly. This is illegal, plain and simple, and artists, their fans, and the live venues that support them are hurting as a result, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said. Live Nation harms fans through higher fees and a, frankly, terrible ticketing experience, and threatens venues with loss of access to tours and artists if they dont enter into long and exclusive agreements with the company.
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