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On A special Mother’s Day episode of THE PRICE IS RIGHT, a retired veteran won over $240,000 in cash and prizes, the largest prize won in a single pricing game in the 54-year history of the daytime version of the show on CBS. This surpasses the previous record of $210,000 in a single pricing game of Cliffhangers set in 2016. Vanesa from Virginia won the staggering amount playing “The Lion’s Share,” the new high-stakes branded game that debuted this season through a partnership with BetMGM.  In the game, contestants guess the prices of grocery items to earn up to five balls. Each ball is then dropped into a wind tunnel, revealing a hidden prize amount. After each reveal, contestants face a tense decision to walk away with their current winnings or risk it all to continue. Vanesa didn’t hesitate and pushed forward through every round, ultimately revealing the prizes for all five balls, winning $227,500 in cash and a luxury trip for two to Morocco valued at $12,650, bringing her to...

The Trump administration, as of August 25, 2025, has implemented aggressive measures to address homelessness in Washington, D.C., focusing on clearing encampments and enforcing public safety, as outlined in the July 23, 2025, executive order "Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets" and subsequent actions. Key developments include: President Donald Trump issued a homeless sweep as a part of his effort to make DC more safe and beautiful. He ordered homeless individuals to "move out immediately" from D.C., with federal agents, including U.S. Park Police and FBI, dismantling encampments, such as those near the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Memorial. Approximately 70 of 72 encampments have been cleared, with belongings often discarded, causing fear and displacement among the estimated 800 unsheltered individuals in a city of 700,000. The executive order promotes civil commitment for homeless individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders, directing t...

During questions in the Oval Office Pres. Donald Trump interjected his opinion about the purpose of birthright citizenship ahead of a crucial Supreme Court decision. He repeated the that Birthright citizenship was intended for the babies of slaves not the children of very rich people. One of them came in with 57 children. And it usually done by people who hate out country. If the Supreme Court approves it they will have done a great disservice to our country. ...It would be a disgrace if the Supreme Court allows that to happen. FACT CHECK: The 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause was drafted to overturn Dred Scott v. Sandford and guarantee that formerly enslaved people—and their U.S.-born descendants—were citizens by birth. That foundational purpose continues to anchor modern Supreme Court debates about birthright citizenship, jurisdiction, and who counts as “born in the United States.” Previously, enslaved people were born on U.S. soil but denied citizenship and the 14th was ...

  Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman, Sean Parnell, on “Establishment of the Department of War COVID-19 Reinstatement and Reconciliation Task Force” and “Reinstating Service Members Unjustly Discharged Under the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine Mandate” Memorandums     The Department of War continues to take decisive action in support of the many Service members adversely impacted by the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Today, Secretary Hegseth established the Department of War COVID-19 Reinstatement and Reconciliation Task Force to ensure return-to-service efforts for these warriors are optimized across the force.    He also directed the Secretaries of the Military Departments to ensure their Review Boards evaluate the records of any former Service member who voluntarily left service, and who now requests to return to service through the...

  A federal magistrate judge in Phoenix  ordered Albert Bazaar held in custody following his arrest on charges relating to trafficking turtles. The court unsealed an indictment from San Francisco charging Bazaar, formerly of Angie, Louisiana, on conspiracy and Lacey Act violations. A status conference will be held on May 14 in Phoenix. The indictment alleges that between January 2022 and December 2023, Bazaar poached and sold over 1,700 loggerhead musk turtles, 100 stripe-neck musk turtles, and 15 striped mud turtles from their native habitats in Florida. Florida law protects fresh and marine turtle species from unregulated harvest. The indictment charges Bazaar with aiding and abetting a co-conspirator who exported the turtles from San Francisco to Taiwan, falsely claiming they were captive-bred to obtain export permits. The turtles are estimated to be worth more than $550,000 in the Asian pet trade. The indictment describes eight transactions where Bazaar sold illegally coll...

In a landmark move for global worship, Island Tribe Collective, the Caribbean’s premier worship movement founded by international gospel artist Sherwin Gardner, has officially partnered with  Tyscot  Records as the iconic label approaches its 50th anniversary. This partnership represents a defining moment for Caribbean gospel music. Island Tribe Collective brings together voices from across the region including Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, The Bahamas, St. Lucia, Haiti, and beyond, creating music that reflects the culture, faith, and sound of the Caribbean for the global Church. With their debut release “Living Proof” already making impact, the Collective is establishing itself as a fresh and authentic voice in the contemporary gospel and worship space, blending Caribbean rhythm with congregational worship in a way that connects across cultures. “This moment is deeply meaningful for us,” says Sherwin Gardner. “What started as a vision to unify the Caribbea...