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Fans convinced Princess Kate is dropping hints about new overseas tour | Royal | News

Fans convinced Princess Kate is dropping hints about new overseas tour | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

Royal fans appear to think Princess Catherine is dropping subtle hints that a US tour is on the cards for this summer. The 44-year-old has made two appearances in the past few weeks, both in outfits by US-based designers. A style account on X, @KateMiddStyle, who claims to have followed the royal’s fashion for the past 15 years, has suggested that Catherine’s recent fashion choices could signal she is planning to visit America this year. During her visit to Italy last month, her first solo trip since her cancer diagnosis in early 2024, Catherine debuted an ivory pleated maxi skirt by Jenni Kayne, an LA label founded in 2003 known for its quietly elegant essentials. Earlier this week, the princess stepped out in London sporting another US-based designer’s piece. The royal looked stunning at a reception marking Cancer Research UK’s 125th anniversary, opting to wear a red and white dress by Rodarte – an American label she’s never worn before. Rodarte is headquartered in Los Angeles and makes all its clothing in the US. Catherine …

Trump administration dropping DOJ’s .8B ‘lawfare’ fund

Trump administration dropping DOJ’s $1.8B ‘lawfare’ fund

Published by Sam Flores

The Trump administration plans to drop the Department of Justice’s $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” in the face of legal and political pushback to it, reports said Monday. The fund was created as part of a settlement of President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. It is intended to compensate people who were purportedly victims of prosecutorial overreach by the DOJ under the Biden administration. In addition to the DOJ creating the fund, the settlement included an agreement that protected Trump and his family members from any enforcement actions, including audits, related to their tax filings made before the deal was announced. Reports that the fund was being put on ice came after House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., met with Trump at the White House about the fund. “I do think the best way to handle it is if the administration decides to shut it down themselves,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters on Monday. US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of …

U.S. street drug deaths keep dropping, but some Western states see deadly overdose surge : NPR

U.S. street drug deaths keep dropping, but some Western states see deadly overdose surge : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

In this 2021 photo, signs are displayed at a tent during a health event in Charleston, W.Va. Public health officials say the spread of naloxone, also known as Narcan, has dramatically reduced overdose deaths in the U.S. John Raby/AP hide caption toggle caption John Raby/AP Despite a handful of states in the West where overdose deaths are surging, overall street drug fatalities in the U.S. continued to drop at a historic rate in 2025, falling roughly 14% compared with 2024. In all, 69,973 people died from fatal overdoses last year nationwide, according to the latest preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While that toll is painful, it means roughly 11,300 fewer people lost their lives to drugs compared with the year before. “This is very good news,” said Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse [NIDA], the federal government’s leading addiction research agency. “We started to see the declines in 2023, but they were small and we weren’t certain they were going to be sustainable.” Public …

Billie Eilish flashes ab tattoos and bra with off-duty party style in ‘jaw dropping’ new photos

Billie Eilish flashes ab tattoos and bra with off-duty party style in ‘jaw dropping’ new photos

Published by Daniella Wilson

Billie Eilish is living her best life, and we’re all here for it! The 24-year-old singer is coming off of celebrating the two-year anniversary of her acclaimed third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, as well as the release of the cinematic version of its associated tour. © Getty ImagesBillie Eilish is coming off of the success of the film “Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)” Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), co-directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron with Billie herself, dropped on May 8 and has received critical praise, plus over $26 million at the global box office. And she’s been delighting fans with occasional glimpses into life in the aftermath with her signature Instagram “photo dumps,” with the latest capturing a bit of her as the life of the party. Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Billie Eilish’s Rise to Fame In the new set of snaps, Billie was photographed dancing with songwriter Lucy Healey and her brother Finneas’ fiancée …

BMW is dropping this iconic gas sports car, but an EV will step in

BMW is dropping this iconic gas sports car, but an EV will step in

Published by skeptic

The 2027 G80 BMW M3 will be the final model year for the iconic gas-powered sports car, but a performance EV is coming soon that promises to pack even more performance. BMW ditches gas-powered G80 M3 for an EV After introducing the 2027 M3 CS Handschalter just over a week ago, BMW said the special, limited-edition model marked the close of the M3’s sixth generation. According to Scott Stirling, BMW M’s North American Product Manager, the 2027 model year will be the last for the G80 edition model. Stirling confirmed during an interview with Bimmerlife that “this is the last model of G80,” explaining why the M3 was chosen as the exclusive CS Handschalter model, rather than the M4. Given the production cycles, Stirling said, it was his only opportunity. Advertisement – scroll for more content While he didn’t say exactly when, sources told BMWBlog that production of the current gas G80 M3 will end in February 2027. However, it’s still unclear if that applies to all markets. While BMW plans to introduce a gas-powered …

BTS is dropping limited-edition Oreos in the cookie company’s largest collaboration ever

BTS is dropping limited-edition Oreos in the cookie company’s largest collaboration ever

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sign up to IndyEat’s free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free Oreo is set to launch its largest global collaboration to date, partnering with K-pop sensation BTS to introduce a new cookie line that taps into the burgeoning consumer appetite for international flavors. Mondelez, Oreo’s parent company, announced BTS-themed cookies available online from June 1 and in stores starting June 8. These special-edition Oreos feature purple wafers, a tribute to the band’s iconic color, and are being released in over 80 markets globally, marking the band’s most extensive partnership. The K-pop group designed 13 unique wafer embossments, including member names and their iconic light stick. The sandwich cookies will feature a white-and-tan creme center, formulated to emulate hotteok, a popular Korean brown sugar pancake. In a statement, BTS expressed their enthusiasm: “For Oreo to be the first snacking brand we’ve collaborated with globally is a huge honor. We ate them as kids, we eat them in …

Galaxy S27 Ultra: Samsung Dropping the Iconic 4-Camera Layout

Galaxy S27 Ultra: Samsung Dropping the Iconic 4-Camera Layout

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Samsung is preparing to make waves in the smartphone industry with the highly anticipated Galaxy S27 series. At the forefront of this lineup is the Galaxy S27 Ultra, a device that has already sparked widespread discussion due to its bold design choices. Most notably, Samsung has decided to remove the 3x telephoto camera, a hallmark of its Ultra models, in favor of prioritizing battery life and internal efficiency. This decision marks a significant shift in Samsung’s design philosophy, signaling a move toward practicality and user-centric innovation. Alongside the Ultra, the Galaxy S27 Pro enters the scene as a compact yet premium alternative, catering to users who prefer smaller flagship devices without compromising on performance. Galaxy S27 Ultra: Redefining Priorities The Galaxy S27 Ultra challenges traditional flagship expectations by eliminating the 3x telephoto camera. This controversial decision allows Samsung to reallocate internal space, paving the way for a larger battery that could exceed 5,000mAh. By addressing one of the most persistent user concerns, battery life, Samsung aims to deliver a device that excels in endurance while …

Republicans Mull Dropping Billion Security Money Request for the White House and Trump’s Ballroom

Republicans Mull Dropping $1 Billion Security Money Request for the White House and Trump’s Ballroom

Published by Sam Flores

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators are considering whether to drop a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill. Pressured by the White House, Republicans have tried to add the money to a roughly $70 billion bill to restore funding to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol. But the security proposal has met with backlash from some GOP lawmakers who are questioning the cost and the lack of detail from the White House and U.S. Secret Service about how the taxpayer dollars would be used. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said Wednesday that the bill was “back to square one” without the security money because “the votes are not there.” Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said the effort to add the security package to the bill was a “bad idea” and he does not think there is enough backing to pass it, even if it were reduced. The text of the bill has …

Adidas and Song for the Mute Are Dropping Their Freshest Collection Yet

Adidas and Song for the Mute Are Dropping Their Freshest Collection Yet

Published by Jenni Sidey

Adidas has no shortage of high-profile fashion collaborators these days, from Willy Chavarria to Wales Bonner. But the German sportswear giant’s ongoing linkups with the Australian menswear label Song for the Mute—one of the Stripes’s most singular and fruitful partnerships in recent years—has often felt overshadowed by those bigger names. That looks set to change this weekend, however, as the duo unveil their ambitious seventh project: a wide-ranging footwear and apparel collection dubbed ADI007 (no relation to James Bond, unfortunately). The capsule takes inspiration from the school uniforms that Song for the Mute founders Melvin Tayana and Lyna Ty wore growing up. On the footwear side, that means bold reimaginings of two of Adidas’s most popular silhouettes: the Tokyo and the Samba. The latter is a new spin on the Samba LX Freizeit, a beefed-up iteration of the classic soccer shoe kitted out with a hefty tread sole. SFTM’s take mimics a school boy dress shoe with full leather uppers—in either black or brown—and a perforated toe box. The sleek Tokyos, meanwhile, take a less …

Video Shows Amazon Drone Dropping Package Into Pond

Video Shows Amazon Drone Dropping Package Into Pond

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Setting aside the graver concerns about aerial surveillance and safety for a moment, there’s also the mundane reality that Amazon’s delivery drones are still ironing out some serious kinks. While they no longer seem to be crashing into easily avoidable obstacles as frequently as they once did, Amazon’s MK30 drones are racking up some numbers in the claims department. One video, shared on TikTok by the user sk1mplyz, shows the moment Amazon’s drone plopped a customer’s package on the bank of a pond, which immediately tumbled into the water before floating off like a cardboard boat. “Uhh — it just threw it in the f***ing water!” the dumbfounded cameraman exclaims. While Amazon customers can set a landing zone for drone-based deliveries, the craft frequently miss the mark. One video from summer of 2025 shows an Amazon drone dropping a box dangerously close to a customers’ backyard pool. Within moments, the air kicked up by the MK30’s six intense …