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Trump impeachment whistleblowers launch Florida Senate bids as Trump pressures CEOs; Amazon shutters groceries while Whole Foods grows; Pope warns on AI; Philly pushes “ICE OUT” bills; plus spicy celebrity blind items
Blind Item Reveals #2
In “Blind Item Reveals #2,” a gossip post questions the credibility of claims that Hilaria Baldwin, wife of Alec Baldwin—the actor involved in a fatal on-set shooting—was actually riding the subway.
Amazon to Close Some Grocery Stores as Whole Foods Expands
Amazon is preparing to shut down some of its physical grocery stores while continuing to grow its Whole Foods footprint.
Trump is acting like an activist investor, and CEOs are preparing to respond
Trump has become the ultimate activist investor, and CEOs are gearing up for battle as corporate advisers increasingly treat the administration like a powerful shareholder capable of taking stakes, pressuring capital allocation, and reshaping strategy. A $1.6 billion government investment in a U.S. rare-earths miner has intensified boardroom scenario planning and boosted demand for takeover-defense style tactics, including aggressive Washington outreach and creative deal structures like L3Harris offering a stake in a planned spinoff rather than the parent company. Some executives seek proximity or preemptive concessions to avoid conflict, while others may welcome government stakes for a short-term stock boost, though recent examples suggest the market pop often fades and can add risk.
Blind Item 8: Actress’s Child Criticizes Top Singer
In Blind Item #8, an actress’s child is said to have had only negative things to say about an A-list singer while discussing a recent event involving the child.
Whistleblower in Trump’s first impeachment announces Florida Senate run
Former National Security Council aide and Army lieutenant colonel Alexander Vindman announced he is running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate in Florida. Vindman played a central role in Donald Trump’s first impeachment after reporting concerns that Trump pressed Ukraine’s president to investigate Joe Biden while appearing to link military aid to that request. He will first compete in a crowded Democratic primary before potentially facing Republican Sen. Ashley Moody, a Trump-backed incumbent in a state where Republicans hold a large registration advantage.
Former Trump impeachment witness Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman runs for U.S. Senate in Florida
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who testified against Donald Trump during Trump’s first impeachment trial, announced he is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida as a Democrat.
Pope urges Catholics to think critically and resist overreliance on AI
Pope Francis warned Catholics against naive, unquestioning dependence on technology, calling for stronger critical thinking to confront AI’s risks. In a message for the Church’s social communications day, he also cautioned against unhealthy attachments to chatbots and urged people to protect authentic human voice and connection.
Philadelphia City Councilmembers introduce ‘ICE OUT’ bills to limit federal immigration enforcement activities
Philadelphia City Councilmembers Kendra Brooks and Rue Landau unveiled the “ICE OUT” legislative package to restrict how federal immigration agents operate in the city, citing recent ICE-related killings in Minneapolis and concerns about community fear. The bills would bar agents from concealing their identities with masks or unmarked vehicles, prohibit the use of city property to stage raids, and limit city data-sharing agreements with ICE. District Attorney Larry Krasner backed the effort, said residents have the right to film federal agents, and warned that unlawful actions by officers would be prosecuted. The package is scheduled for City Council introduction Thursday and would require full Council approval before going to Mayor Cherelle Parker.
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