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Fans of the classic sitcom Martin are getting a new spinoff. Martin Lawrence and Tommy Davidson have teamed up as executive producers of The Varnell Hill Show , premiering September 1st on Paramount+. Davidson reprises his role as Varnell Hill, navigating a rapidly changing entertainment world, chaotic writers, celebrity guests, and his own oversized ego. Lawrence will make cameo appearances throughout the 13‑episode season.

Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans has dropped sharply this year — falling by nearly three million people to about 19.2 million. Analysts say steep premium hikes and Congress’ refusal to extend enhanced subsidies are driving the decline. According to KFF, ACA customers are now paying an average of $178 a month, a 58‑percent jump from last year. Deductibles have climbed too — up 37 percent, averaging nearly $3,800. The Trump administration says the drop is tied to widespread healthcare fraud, but industry groups argue families are simply being priced out.

  The Department of War, in cooperation with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, today announced two framework agreements to expand production capacity of critical missile-interceptor components. These historic agreements are critical to ensuring long-term demand signals flow to key suppliers, allowing Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) production to triple and quadruple, respectively. This effort to stabilize supply chains for our most important interceptors advances President Trump's and Secretary Hegseth's joint vision to build the Arsenal of Freedom, accelerate delivery of critical capabilities, and reinforce the Nation's integrated air and missile defense. “Building the Arsenal of Freedom requires robust, dynamic supply chains at every level of the industrial base,” said Michael P. Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment. “Framework agreements with munition components suppliers like Northrop Gr...

What do Sza, Doechi, Marvin Gay and Johnny Cash have in common? All of their music landed on former President Barack Obama's Summer Play List. He has continued this tradition since he left office. The list always reflects a diverse range of genres and styles. Offering fans a curated snapshot of his seasonal listening habits each summer, this time is more colorful. The list opens with “The Song of Good Hope” by Glen Hansard, a tribute to the late Irish American musician who died at the age of 56 in a motorcycle crash on July 29. Other notable tracks include Noah Kahan’s “Doors”, Charley Crockett’s “One Eyed Jack”, Kelela’s “Idea 1”, Mumford & Sons’ “Rubber Band Man”, RAYE’s “Where Is My Husband!”, Drake’s “Ran to Atlanta”, Tyla & Zara Larsson’s “She Did It Again”, and BossMan Dlow’s “Motion Party.” Obama also included soul and R&B legends like Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone, Chaka Khan, The Temptations, and Johnny Cash, alongside modern acts such as Anderson .Paak, SZA, Doec...

SUMMARY: After months of negotiations, US and Board of Peace Officials have announced a disarmament deal between Israel and Gaza. Under the agreement Israeli proxy group Hamas will depart Gaza. Gaza police and military were also expected to turn over their weapons. The deal with be carried out in stages over the next year with attention to rebuilding Gaza. If the agreement is broken in one phase officials says they will not move n to the next but projected confidence that both sides will cooperate, The arrangements come 9 months after a ceasefire that was brokered by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. After months of intense negotiations, the United States and the Board of Peace have announced what officials are calling a historic agreement aimed at ending years of conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The phased disarmament deal calls for Hamas to relinquish control of Gaza and ultimately leave the territory, while Gaza's police and military forces are expected to surrender t...

By Mona Austin Invoking the Fifth Dr. Anthony refused to answer a single question regarding his advisement and leadership during the COVID-19 in a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing on Wednesday morning. In his opening he saud he came out of respect from Congress but realized the goal of Republicans was to entrap him. Fauci was pardoned under Pres. Joe Biden due to attempts to pin the blame of the U.S. having the most deaths on the former head of the NIH. DR. ANTHONY FAUCI: "On the advice of counsel I respectfully decline to answer based on my rights under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution." Sen. Rand Paul continued to question Dr. Fauci about scientific experiments involving gain of function research saying that millions died because of it. His last statement was about Fauci allegedly saying the benefits outweigh the risk of the gain of function research. He quoted experts who were against it and asked Fauci if he had at least changed his views. Paul warned,...