The May 21 letter to Miller from Rep. Jane Harman, the ranking minority member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, chastises the general for “gaps and discrepancies in your presentation” and for selectively withholding information. “If information is only provided in response to a question that is phrased in precisely the right way, it is virtually impossible for Congress to fulfill its constitutional oversight responsibility,” Harman writes....
The 2021 Future Insight Prize went to Ting Lu, a professor of bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Stephen Techtmann, associate professor of biological sciences at Michigan Technological University, for their project. It uses microbes to degrade plastic waste and convert it into food. The German science and technology company Merck sponsors the prize. Global plastics production totaled 368 million metric tons in 2019. The only decline in the past 60 years came because the COVID-19 pandemic choked production of goods worldwide as factories sputtered and shipping slowed down....
Called in for his first start of the Premier League season, Giroud repaid Maurizio Sarri’s faith by teeing up the first two goals of Hazard’s sublime treble at Stamford Bridge. The classy performance continued the France striker’s upturn in form after he broke a 10-match international drought with the winner in a 2-1 defeat of Netherlands last weekend. Hazard highlighted Giroud’s physicality, in contrast to that of Alvaro Morata, as making him the perfect partner in attack....
The officer, Wilbert Mora, died Tuesday after being severely wounded by gunfire during an ambush in Harlem on Friday that killed fellow officer Jason Rivera. Both officers were rushed to Harlem Hospital after the shooting. Rivera died on Friday. New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell took to Twitter to announce Mora’s death. “Wilbert is 3 times a hero,” wrote Sewell. “For choosing a life of service. For sacrificing his life to protect others....
Who wins in Godzilla Vs. Kong? The Mosterverse movie takes the “Vs.” in its name very seriously, with the movie structured like a three-round boxing bout. Battle 1 The first Godzilla vs. Kong battle take place at sea. Nathan Lind (played by Alexander Skarsgård) embarks on an exhibition with Kong for the shadowy Apex Corporation, which sends them to the entry point to the Hollow Earth, a space within the Earth he believes is Kong’s true home....
When audiences last saw Julien (played by Jordan Alexander), Max (Thomas Doherty), Zoya (Whitney Peak), Obie (Eli Brown), Audrey (Emily Alyn Lind), Luna (Zión Moreno), Aki (Evan Mock), and Monet (Savannah Smith), the Upper East Siders were processing the news Julien ‘JC’ Calloway’s father, Davis (Luke Kirby) had been accused of sexual assault by numerous women. In the final 3 episodes, the accusations keep on coming and JC’s world falls apart....
Among other features, the new patch adds tameable insects that players can adopt as pets, harvestable mushroom resources and an oven facility for crafting unique items. Yet the headline attraction is surely the Broodmother, a towering arachnid with demonic red eyes that is now the largest—and scariest—enemy in the game. The Broodmother was technically part of Grounded’s initial launch in 2020, but she was quickly removed so she could be redesigned and made into a more intimidating opponent....
Many Cohen fans were disgusted to hear Tori Kelly’s version of the song playing during the fireworks that ended Donald Trump’s address as pyrotechnics spelled out “TRUMP” and “2020” over the Washington Mall. However, while some are upset to see the idol’s signature song used by a politician they disagree with, many are confused as to why the Trump campaign chose what is often interpreted as a dark and sorrowful break-up song for the event....
Styles caused a frenzy on social media when he announced Harry’s House would be out May 20. His first single “As It Was” dropped alongside the music video at midnight U.K. time. The vibrant video has over 72 million views on YouTube. A now-deleted tweet from Sony—Styles’ record label—urged fans not to listen. “PSA: friends don’t let friends listen to Harry’s House before May 20,” the label tweeted. Among cuts believed to be from Styles’ third album, other unreleased songs have also been leaked....
Making his first appearance for the Swans following a season-long loan move from Bayern Munich, there were hopes of the talented youngster immediately delivering on some of his promise for the Welsh side as they faced Newcastle on Sunday. Instead, the 20-year-old midfielder struggled in his debut, with perhaps his most noteworthy moment coming when he kicked a member of the opposition in the groin during the 1-0 loss for the Swans ....
The Belgium international has been a key figure for the Blues this season as they chase down the Premier League title – with victory over Middlesbrough on Monday leaving them just three points short of claiming the crown. Hazard has contributed 16 goals to the Chelsea cause in all competitions, earning him a place in the PFA Team of the Year and sparking talk of interest from Madrid. Chelsea reach 300 PL home victories...
The 25-year-old was influential throughout as Arsenal beat Doncaster Rovers 1-0 at the Emirates to reach the fourth round of the EFL Cup, building on his return to first-team action in the 3-1 victory over Cologne in the Europa League last week. Arsenal 11/2 to beat WBA 2-0 Wilshere spent the 2016-17 season on loan at Bournemouth and it seemed his Arsenal career, which began when he came through the club’s youth ranks to make his first-team debut in 2008, was on the wane....
How will Man City line up at Everton? The current Everton manager was a talented free-kick taker as a player and scored a total of 26 goals from set-pieces during his time at Barcelona. Messi equalled the Dutchman’s record with a stunning free-kick in the second leg of Barcelona’s Copa del Rey last-16 clash with Athletic Bilbao - a 3-1 victory that saw the Catalans progress 4-3 on aggregate....
Nicole Burke, now 24, told Newsweek that she first noticed the bloating in November, 2020 but was not too concerned about it at the time. “I just thought it was due to eating habits,” Burke said. “I didn’t think much of it.” Now Burke is speaking out publicly about her ordeal to encourage people to take care of their health and get regular medical checks. Burke, who is originally from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, but currently lives in Tampa, Florida, said she was “extremely healthy” before her diagnosis and had no previous medical history....
Asked why the character’s sexuality is never discussed in High School Musical, Ortega said: “I have to be honest with you. I didn’t think at the time — and Disney is the most progressive group of people I’ve ever worked with. “I was concerned because it was family and kids, that Disney might not be ready to cross that line and move into that territory yet. So, I just took it upon myself to make choices that I felt that those who were watching would grab....
In the TikTok video posted by @kingj023241, a receipt is shown dated December 13 at a Staten Island, New York, Applebee’s that was zoomed in and out on. A song by Boostedlx91 played with the lyrics, “No, no, no.” The amount due was $73.45 for the whole meal, and the customer left a tip of $6.55, totaling the bill to an even $80. There was also a note left by the customer as well that said, “You was great, holidays are just rough right now....
The group, which claims to support women leaving sex work and sex trafficking, was controversially awarded $530,190 by the DOJ last year, though the group only ever claimed $32,000 of its awarded funds—about six percent. The controversy over the group’s receipt of federal funds in 2019 occurred when a union—the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees local 2830—filed a whistleblower complaint with the DOJ’s inspector generals over allegations that more-qualified anti-trafficking organizations had been denied similar funding based on their perceived opposition to Republican President Donald Trump....
A story last week on msnbc.com generated hundreds of e-mail responses from readers who have called the heavily promoted hotline. Almost all the callers said they encountered a variety of roadblocks in their efforts to save their homes. Officials affiliated with the effort said in interviews that they have helped many borrowers but say there are misunderstandings about the limited scope of the program. The Hope Now Alliance, a private partnership organized by the federal government, launched in October and trumpeted repeatedly by President Bush and other top administration officials, has been criticized by members of Congress, state officials, and private credit counselors....
Argentina 17/2 for WC glory Outside of the CONMEBOL qualification places and on the brink of elimination, Messi scored three goals as Argentina overcame Ecuador 3-1 in Quito and secured a berth at Russia 2018 on Tuesday. Occupying sixth position prior to kick-off, Argentina’s hopes of at least claiming a play-off spot were dealt a major blow when they conceded after just 38 seconds. But five-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi saved the day, scoring twice in the first half and again just past the hour-mark to see Argentina – runners-up in 2014 – to their 12th successive World Cup....
In Episode 3, titled “Serving Time,” of the gripping documentary series, filmmakers interview Gregory who is currently serving a 24-year sentence for the murder of his wife, Inez Tulk in 2016. Gregory believes his time in the U.S. Marines and Army as well as his diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) led him to murder, but Tulk’s family believes otherwise. Newsweek has everything you need to know about the devastating case below....
