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CBS, which is on track to deliver this season’s top three primetime series – #1 TRACKER, #2 MARSHALS, #3 60 MINUTES – along with the top four new primetime series – #1 MARSHALS, #2 SHERIFF COUNTRY, #3 BOSTON BLUE, #4 CIA – the top two comedies – #1 GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE and #2 GHOSTS – and 13 of the top 20 most-watched series – today unveiled its 2026-2027 fall primetime programming lineup. The slate of CBS Originals features new series orders including an action-packed drama from the NCIS universe, a new comedy and 19 returning series, complemented by sports and special event programming. The 2026-2 027 Fall Sched ule Programming Highlights: Mondays – Compelling drama block FBI and CIA moves up an hour to 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM, respectively, followed by HARLAN COBEN’S FINAL TWIST at 10:00 PM. Tuesdays – The world’s #1 global franchise powers an all‑NCIS night from 8:00-11:00 PM, anchored by flagship NCIS (8:00 PM) and joined by the newest addition, NCIS: NEW YORK (9:00 ...

Debut author Mike Dee is gaining early recognition with the release of "I Am My Biggest Stranger," a powerful 511-page spiritual and personal transformation book inspired in part by Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. Blending autobiographical storytelling, Christian spiritual reflection, and psychological insight, "I Am My Biggest Stranger" invites readers on a deeply introspective journey through identity, suffering, healing, and transformation. The book is building early momentum following strong editorial praise, including a 5-star Readers’ Favorite review, and upcoming inclusion in Readers’ Favorite’s monthly professional review distribution, which reaches approximately 115,000 libraries, 85,000 bookstores, and 300,000 schools nationwide. Unlike many personal growth books designed as brief introductions to companion workbooks, follow-up products, or future systems, Dee intentionally created a work designed to stand fully on its own. “At 511 pages, this was never m...

SUMMARY : On Pres. Donald Trump's 80th birthday the UFC Freedom 250 cage match drew thousands to the South Lawn of the White house.  The event blended athletic competition with a strong patriotic program, highlighting national heroes alongside elite fighters. The brief but high‑visibility interaction between President Trump and Mark Zuckerberg added a notable moment to the evening, further amplified by the presence of Dana White and the ceremonial participation of Medal of Honor recipients and first responders.  Pres. Trump and White walked out to fight themed music setting a tone for intense competition. UFC Freedom 250 featured a notable blend of sports, national recognition, and high‑profile attendees. The event incorporated a ceremonial program in which Medal of Honor recipients and first responders escorted fighters to the Octagon, underscoring themes of service and patriotism. Seated with FLOTUS Melania and with Barron behind him, POTUS was surrounded by associates and s...

For much of the modern civil-rights era, Black voters have been the Democratic Party’s most loyal constituency. According to the Pew Research Center, 83% of Black registered voters identified as Democrats or leaned Democratic in 2023, compared with 12% who identified as or leaned Republican. While that still represents overwhelming Democratic support, it is a modest decline from 2020, when 88% of Black voters aligned with the Democratic Party. Pew also found that Democratic identification among Black college graduates has fallen noticeably over the past decade, suggesting that the Black electorate is becoming more politically diverse than in previous generations. The shift toward political independence among Black voters did not emerge overnight. Researchers have observed signs of weakening partisan attachment since the late 2000s and early 2010s, particularly among younger voters who came of age after the historic election of Barack Obama. Pew's long-term analysis shows that youn...

By Mona Austin The media industry is undergoing a structural reset—and for many journalists, survival now depends on reinvention. What’s striking is that the very skillset many newsrooms once treated as supplemental—multimedia storytelling, independent publishing, and direct audience engagement—is now essential. In many ways, what independent journalists have been doing for years has become the blueprint for the industry’s future. Across the country, layoffs continue to reshape traditional newsrooms. Veteran reporters are being pushed into freelance roles, while newer voices are gaining visibility in a rapidly evolving ecosystem. The traditional hierarchy is flattening. Even in spaces like the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room and Pentagon briefings, the optics of access, influence, and positioning are shifting in real time. At the same time, high-profile journalists are pivoting. Figures like Don Lemon have successfully transitioned into independent platforms without fully abandonin...

SUMMARY: President Trump is facing renewed ethics questions after financial disclosures revealed he purchased stock in UFC's parent company while promoting a historic UFC fight on White House grounds. Supporters call the event an innovative celebration of America's 250th anniversary, while critics say it raises concerns about conflicts of interest and the use of public property to benefit a private company.    A Vietnam War veteran and a civic activist filed suit today asking the federal district court for the District of Columbia to issue an emergency order blocking " UFC Freedom 250," a corrupt scheme to hand the White House South Lawn and Lincoln Memorial to a private, for-profit sports promoter in violation of federal law. The event, scheduled for June 14, was conceived by President Trump and organized by UFC CEO Dana White, a close personal ally of Trump , and will benefit both men financially. Trump purchased up to $50,000 in UFC parent company TKO stock ea...