US military says standards for investigating sex assault claims to remain unchanged

The U.S. military’s standards for investigating sexual assault claims will remain unchanged, a senior official told reporters on Thursday, as it launches a separate department-wide review into how discrimination claims are handled in general. The promise also comes as the Defense Department faces a potential loss of personnel available to process sexual assault cases due … Read more

Richard Riakporhe set for heavyweight debut: ‘Lawrence Okolie’s sicknote got lost in the post!’ | Boxing News

Richard Riakporhe’s grudge with Lawrence Okolie persists, even if their fight didn’t materialise. Riakporhe, who had a previous altercation with Okolie, was due to box his London rival in a heavyweight bout in April but Okolie was forced to withdraw due an injury. That has left Riakporhe frustrated. “I think the sicknote got lost in … Read more

Michael Waltz expected to depart as Trump’s national security adviser, sources say

President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Michael Waltz is expected to leave his post, sources familiar with the decision told ABC News Thursday. This move comes as President Trump has been increasingly frustrated by Waltz after he came under intense scrutiny for inadvertently adding a reporter to a Signal chat with top Trump officials discussing … Read more

Number of Americans filing for jobless claims jumps last week

U.S. applications for jobless benefits jumped to their highest level in two months, but layoffs remain in a historically healthy range despite increasing fears of a tariff-induced economic slowdown. Jobless claim applications jumped by 18,000 to 241,000 for the week ending April 26, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s more than the 225,000 new applications … Read more

MoviePass explores a daily fantasy platform for film buffs

MoviePass, the startup that made its mark with its movie theater subscription service, has always been known for shaking things up, and its latest venture is no exception.  The company announced on Thursday the beta launch of Mogul, a new daily fantasy entertainment platform designed specifically for the Hollywood industry.  To understand what Mogul is, … Read more

Harris urges Democrats to act like elephants

Former Vice President Kamala Harris urged Democrats across the country to act like elephants in an awkward digression during her speech Wednesday night. Harris delivered her first public address since losing the 2024 election on Wednesday in California, offering an angry and negative view of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. “Please allow … Read more