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Ex-Google Chief Eric Schmidt buys Aaron Spelling Manor in Los Angeles for $110 million

A French chateau-style property built in the early 1990s for Aaron Spelling on Mapleton Drive, which slightly larger than the White House, and features a bowling alley, wine cellar and a beauty salon with massage and tanning rooms, has been sold to 70 year-old Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, and his wife Wendy Schmidt. Realtor.com reports, "The Schmidts are planning a significant remodel of the house to simplify the floor plan and maximize the energy efficiency of the property, according to the person familiar with the transaction." Aaron Spelling was an American film and television producer and actor. His productions included the television series Family; Charlie's Angels; The Love Boat; Hart to Hart; Dynasty; Beverly Hills, 90210; Melrose Place; 7th Heaven; and Charmed. Ex-Google Chief Eric Schmidt Pays $110 Million for L.A.’s Spelling Manor  - Realtor.com eric schmidt - Google Search Eric Schmidt - Wikipedia Wendy Schmidt - Wikipedia aaron spelling - Google Search Aar...

Trump says US is deploying 2 nuclear submarines after "highly provocative statements" from former Russia President Dmitry Medvedev

President Donald Trump said Friday, August 1, 2025 that he ordered the deployment of two U.S. nuclear submarines that will re-position in response to "highly provocative statements" from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev about Russia's nuclear capabilities.  “Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that"  -- President Trump on Truth Social Trump says he's deploying two nuclear subs after 'highly provocative statements' from Russia's Medvedev  - NBC Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Russian 'provocative statements' | Reuters Trump repositions nuclear submarines after 'inflammatory' Russian comments | LiveNOW from FOX

Kamala Harris will not run for California Governor in 2026

Kamala Harris posted 12:03 PM PT Wednesday, July 30, 2025: After deep reflection, I have decided that I will not run for governor in this election ... For now, my leadership - public service - will not be in elected office. Kamala Harris on X: "My statement on the California governor's race and the fight ahead. Kamala Harris says she is not running for California governor - Los Angeles Times Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor | AP News Kamala Harris won't run for California governor in 2026 after Trump loss | Fox News

Multiple people stabbed in a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan

Police, firefighters and paramedics responded at some point 4:43 p.m. ET, Saturday, July 26, 2025 to a mass casualty incident involving multiple stabbing victims at the Walmart at 264 Crossing Circle in Garfield Township. Six male victims and five female victims were injured near the checkout are of the Walmart store. According to Munson Healthcare, the initial report indicated the hospital was treating 11 patients as a result of the stabbing incident with 5 in serious condition and 6 in critical condition.   A 42-year-old Michigan resident is the suspect, and he was taken into custody, according to Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea, speaking at a news conference. Initially, the identity of the suspect was not released, but authorities indicated he acted alone. "On 7-26-25 at 4:43 pm, a 42 year old male subject, acting alone, entered Walmart in Garfield Township and used a folding knife to stab eleven people of unknown ages.  A Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Dep...

Guinness World Records most premature baby born at 21 weeks

Nash Keen (10 ounces) when born on July 5, 2024 – 133 days before his due date. His first birthday was celebrated on July 5, 2025. "Nash Potato" initially spent six months in the neonatal intensive care unit at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital. "Nash Potato"  beat the previous Guinness World Record by one day. Iowa baby born at just 21 weeks becomes Guinness World Record's 'most premature baby' ever  - New York Post Guinness World Records gives award to Ankeny baby  - KCCI Des Moines Iowa baby born at 21 weeks sets Guinness world record for most premature baby | AP News World’s Most Premature Baby Just Celebrated His First Birthday  - People

Bryan Kohberger transferred to maximum security state prison; begins life sentence without parole Idaho Maximum Security Institute

Bryan Kohberger has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022. Kohberger was transferred to the notorious Idaho Maximum Security Institute on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Kohberger may begin his sentence in solitary confinement, but inmates are typically not kept in solitary confinement indefinitely, and could enter general population with other killers. There is speculation there could several other inmates in general population that would want to kill Kohberger. Kohberger begins 'life and death in prison' for University of Idaho murders | Fox News Bryan Kohberger sent to Idaho Maximum Security Institute—here's what was on the menu for his first night  - New York Post University of Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger transferred to maximum security state prison  - New York Post Bryan Kohberger prison: Notorious inmates at Idaho's supermax prison  - News Nation Inside the Idaho prison where Bryan Kohberger is bei...

Hulk Hogan dies at age 71 at Clearwater, Florida home

Police, firefighters and paramedics responded about 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025 to a 9-1-1 EMS call to the home of Hulk Hogan for a Pinellas County Fire and EMS dispatch of cardiac arrest. Rescue 46, Engine 46 and LR-45 (Rescue Lieutenant/EMS Supervisor) were assigned to the scene. Hulk Hogan died at the hospital at 11:17 a.m. at age 71. RIP to the great Hulk Hogan, who lived right here in FL-13. It was an honor to be your Representative. Gone, but the legend of Hulkamania will run wild forever. pic.twitter.com/SlPwjmLb7X — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) July 24, 2025 "I had the pleasure of meeting this brilliant personality and showman when he was 26 years old. He was absolutely wonderful and his amazing skill made Rocky three incredibly special. My heart breaks. I think that he’s gone…" --  officialslystallone/Instagram "WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped...

Google Search is in the spotlight as Alphabet earnings report is released today, and Google faces competition from AI

Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) reports second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 after the closing bell, which has investors examining the artificial intelligence (AI) race among the "Magnificent Seven" (Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla). Some investors are bullish ... "I don't understand how this name can be relatively so cheap when they are doing everything that everybody in the market wants right now. Um if you want AI, they have it. If you want social media, if you want search, if you want enterprise tools at an affordable price point. There's almost nothing they don't have. Um they have excellent cyber security at a time when that's increasingly becoming a huge issue for consumers and businesses alike. Um and so, you know, I think even if even if that spin-off happens and they have to to set Chrome free, I think they could structure that in a way that could be really good for shareholders." -- Cleo Capita...

Godfather of Heavy Metal Ozzy Osbourne dies at age 76

Ozzy Osbourne of heavy metal band Black Sabbath died Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at age 76. "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time." -- Osbourne's family The message was shared by Osbourne's wife, Sharon Osbourne, and four of his five children, Jack Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne, Aimee Osbourne and Louis Osbourne( Instagram ). The cause of death was not initially released, but Ozzy Osbourne suffered multiple health problems, including Parkinson's disease. Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76 | CNN Ozzy Osbourne Dead: Black Sabbath Frontman Was 76  - Variety Ozzy Osbourne dead: Black Sabbath frontman dies at 76  - NEW YORK POST Ozzy Osbourne Dead: Legendary Black Sabbath Rocker Was 76  - NBC Ozzy Osbourne dies just weeks after far...

Needham downgrades Apple stock regarding AI competition and limited iPhone upgrade cycle

Apple (AAPL) stock was downgraded to Hold from Buy by Needham analysts identifying the Apple stock as overvalued during increased AI competition. Apple Intelligence, introduced with the iPhone 16, focuses on on-device AI processing for privacy and performance, integrating features with enhanced Siri. Apple’s on-device approach requires significant RAM (8GB minimum), which limits compatibility to newer models such as the iPhone 15 Pro and 16 series. The on-device AI demand excludes older iPhone users from accessing these features. Competitors using Cloud-Based AI, such as Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT, run on cloud systems, enabling compatibility with older devices (as low as 2GB RAM). Apple may up their game here with new partnerships. Apple is rumored to begin collaboration with Google to integrate Gemini AI, and with Alibaba to navigate China’s regulations. Global Market Trends in 2024 show a drop in market share for Apple, dropping to 18% from 23% in 2023. Samsung held 34...

Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer, metastasized to bone

Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed May 16, 2025 with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone, according to a statement released on May 18. Recently, a nodule was discovered on Biden's prostate. His condition is reported to be hormone-sensitive, which can indicate hope for effective management. Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer  - USA Today Biden's prostate cancer is 'pretty far advanced,' medical expert says | Fox News Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer - ABC News Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office says  - BBC

Pope Francis from Argentina dies on Easter Monday at age 88

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta., according to Vatican News. Pope Francis died at 7:35 AM local time Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina on December 17, 1936. Pope Francis was the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Francis has died, Vatican says | Reuters Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88 | AP News Roman Catholic Pope Francis passed away at 88 | Fox News Pope Francis dies aged 88 - BBC News Vatican News on X: "Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta   ... Pope Francis - Wikipedia Easter Monday - Wikipedia

Iran has ability to enrich weapons grade uranium to fuel a nuclear bomb in one week; left over Biden era US intelligence denies

U.S. intelligence still claims Iran has no active nuclear weapons program—despite stockpiles of near-weapons-grade uranium, evidence of covert weaponization efforts, and the ability to enrich enough weapons-grade uranium to fuel a nuclear bomb in less than a week and 14 bombs in about four months, according to a February 2025 report by the Institute for Science and International Security.  DNI Gabbard Must Reverse “Stupid” US Intelligence on Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program › American Greatness Final_Analysis_of_February_2025_IAEA_Iran_Verification_Report.pdf  - Institute for Science and International Security

New White House web page on COVID-19 describes origin of COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2

According to an official White House web page discussing the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the COVID-19 pandemic ... 1. The virus possesses a biological characteristic that is not found in nature. 2. Data shows that all COVID-19 cases stem from a single introduction into humans. This runs contrary to previous pandemics where there were multiple spillover events. 3. Wuhan is home to China’s foremost SARS research lab, which has a history of conducting gain-of-function research (gene altering and organism supercharging) at inadequate biosafety levels. 4. Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) researchers were sick with COVID-like symptoms in the fall of 2019, months before COVID-19 was discovered at the wet market. 5. By nearly all measures of science, if there was evidence of a natural origin it would have already surfaced. But it hasn’t. Sources include ... House Oversight Committee -- a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability in the U.S. Hous...

UnitedHealth Group stock drop after bad forecast due to higher medical costs from physicians and outpatient services

UnitedHealth Group stock dropped after a poor annual profit forecast released April 17, 2025, citing higher-than-expected medical costs in its privately run Medicare plans.   UnitedHealth Group revised its 2025 performance outlook established in December 2024 to net earnings of $24.65 to $25.15 per share and adjusted earnings of $26 to $26.50 per share. This outlook reflects two factors: - Heightened care activity indications within UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage businesses, which became visible as the quarter closed, far above the planned 2025 increase which was consistent with the elevated levels in 2024. This activity was most notable within physician and outpatient services. - Unanticipated changes in the profile of Optum Health members impacting planned 2025 reimbursement due to unexpectedly minimal 2024 beneficiary engagement by plans exiting markets. In addition, a greater-than-expected impact to current and new complex patients from the ongoing Medicare funding ...