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AT THE STAND TODAY
POLICY & POLITICS
Trump signs three executive orders targeting ‘woke’ AI models
Crackdown on what the White House claims is bias echoes longstanding conservative grievances against tech.
House subcommittee votes to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein files
A House subcommittee on Wednesday voted to subpoena the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein after Democrats successfully goaded GOP lawmakers to defy President Donald Trump and Republican leadership to support the action.
CULTURE & SOCIETY
Has Marvel got its mojo back? Critics give verdicts on Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four: First Steps is helping Marvel to "get its mojo back", according to most early reviews of the new superhero reboot.
'Acapulco' fourth and final season has a message about Mexico, star Eugenio Derbez says
The star and executive producer of the Apple TV+ hit series hopes the story about the young hotel worker who makes it big reshapes a few perceptions.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Tesla continues its financial downturn even after Elon Musk's White House exit
Tesla’s financial position is getting worse as the fallout continues from CEO Elon Musk’s politics.
US stocks hit more records following US-Japan trade deal
U.S. stocks set more records on Wednesday following a trade deal between the world’s No. 1 and No. 4 economies, one that would lower proposed tariffs on Japanese imports coming to the United States.
AROUND THE STAND
First up, the New York Giants have officially named Russell Wilson their starting quarterback heading into training camp, putting an end to speculation about rookie Jaxson Dart’s fast-track chances. The message from the front office? Experience wins. Wilson’s leadership will guide the locker room while Dart watches, learns, and waits his turn. For now.
Meanwhile, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone raised eyebrows by entering only the flat 400 meters at the upcoming USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships. The reigning queen of the 400m hurdles seems to be testing new ground, perhaps in pursuit of fresh records or simply to keep things interesting. Whether she returns to the hurdles for Worlds is still up in the air, but her absence in the event she’s dominated is making waves.
In California, legal fallout followed the tragic death of actor Matthew Perry. Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to illegally supplying ketamine to Perry before his death and now faces up to 40 years in prison. Though he wasn’t Perry’s doctor at the time of his passing, Plasencia admitted to violating medical standards and agreed to surrender his license. A medical scandal sealed with a plea.
Over in the world of celebrity custody battles, Post Malone scored a procedural win. His ex-fiancée Hee Sung "Jamie" Park dropped her custody case in California, shifting the legal fight to Utah where the rapper resides and holds joint custody of their daughter. While the broader dispute over child support and physical custody isn’t over, this move tips the early momentum in Malone’s favor.
And finally, a double no-show is sending shockwaves through MLS fandom. Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will miss the MLS All-Star Game against Liga MX with Inter Miami providing no injury reports. League officials are now mulling one-game suspensions for both players unless credible explanations emerge. In the meantime, fans are left wondering what’s really going on in Miami.
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