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Austin Shooting Investigated as Possible Terrorism; Iran Strikes Stir War Powers Fight; Weight-Loss Pill Ingredient Linked to Gut/Liver Harm; Celebrity Injection Peril and Toymaker Royalty Spat; Rapper’s Tax Claim; Separation-of-Powers and Political Questions Debates; Toughest Welsh Rugby Players Ranked
Toy Creator Says He Receives No Royalties While Company Profits From Hit Movie
A toy creator claims he receives no money from the toy he designed, saying the company he created it for keeps all the proceeds. He has reportedly turned to a GoFundMe for financial support, while the company behind a $200 million film based on the toy is not providing assistance.
Rapper-Producer May Claim War Destroyed Overseas Breeding Business for Tax Benefits
Blind Item #3 suggests a rapper and producer may claim that a war caused the deaths of animals in his large overseas breeding operation, potentially to secure a tax write-off.
Austin mass shooting leaves three dead, including the suspect, and 14 injured; FBI investigates possible terrorism
An Austin mass shooting killed three people, including the suspected shooter, and injured 14 others. The FBI is investigating and said it may be an act of terrorism.
Sen. Mark Kelly says he is unlikely to support a War Powers Resolution after strikes on Iran
Sen. Mark Kelly said it is unlikely he will vote for a War Powers Resolution following the strikes on Iran, adding that he needs to review the measure and hear from the White House about its strategy going forward.
Scientists warn that an ingredient used in weight-loss pills may have adverse effects involving the gut and liver
Hidden ingredient in weight loss pills may have 'adverse effects' linked to liver, scientists warn, after researchers at the University of Adelaide studied the absorption enhancer salcaprozate sodium (SNAC), used to make oral versions of semaglutide drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic effective. In a 21-day animal study, repeated SNAC exposure was associated with shifts in gut bacteria, reduced short-chain fatty acids that support the gut lining, higher inflammatory markers, increased liver weight, and a smaller cecum, alongside a drop in a brain-derived protein linked to cognitive function. The team stressed the results do not prove harm in humans but said the findings justify closer scrutiny as pill-based obesity treatments expand and could increase long-term exposure to SNAC.
New Book on the Separation of Powers
Cass R. Sunstein has published “Separation of Powers: How to Preserve Liberty in Troubled Times,” arguing that dividing government authority among separate branches is essential to protecting liberty and sustaining democratic governance.
The 50 Toughest Welsh Rugby Players of All Time
A list names 50 Welsh rugby players remembered for their toughness, with reputations that left opponents wary. Several became notorious for reasons that went beyond their achievements on the field.
Foreign-born A-list Celebrity Struggles to Stop Weekly Injections Despite Fatal Risk
A foreign-born A-list celebrity is reportedly continuing a weekly injection she cannot quit, even though it may be fatal. The compulsion is said to stem from the same underlying issue that previously led to her drug addiction.
Political Questions: Some Issues Cannot Be Settled by Federal Courts
“Political questions: Not every issue can be resolved in federal court” captures the idea that the political question doctrine is largely about jurisdiction and judicial restraint, limiting federal courts from deciding certain disputes better left to the political branches.
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