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The 10 Sandal Styles Every Shoe-Obsessed Girl Needs for a Hot Spring and an Even Hotter Summer
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. When it comes to warm-weather shoes, sandals are not one-style-fits-all. Just like your beloved winter boots come in chunky, knee-high, and snow-proof variations, sandals have their own versatile lineup—and yes, there’s a…
Read MoreFDA approves Moderna’s next-generation COVID vaccine for adults 65 or older
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna’s next-generation COVID-19 vaccine for everyone aged 65 and above, the company said on Saturday, the first endorsement since the regulator tightened requirements. The vaccine has also been approved for people aged 12 to 64 with at least one or more underlying risk factors defined by the…
Read MoreSen. Elizabeth Warren sides with Trump’s call to eliminate debt limit: ‘Should be scrapped’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said on Friday she agrees with President Donald Trump’s call to eliminate the debt limit, urging bipartisan action to scrap it permanently. In a post on X, Warren wrote: “@realDonaldTrump and I agree: the debt limit should be scrapped to prevent an economic catastrophe.” “Let’s pass a bipartisan bill and get rid of…
Read MoreDear Abby: My coworker has been filling the office drinking fountain with lead-filled water
DEAR ABBY: The floor I work on has a cluster of offices surrounding a central kitchen area. Fifteen of us share the appliances, including a hot water reservoir with a tap. The building is old and has lead pipes, so a service brings in large plastic bottles for a water cooler. Usually, whoever arrives first…
Read MoreDavid Stearns knows Mets need to fix two areas plaguing team
A pair of issues have plagued the Mets for much of this season: poor hitting with runners in scoring position and shaky defense in the infield. President of Baseball Operations David Stearns said Friday the team needs to improve in both areas. While noting he believes success with runners in scoring position can be “random,”…
Read MoreHunter Biden spotted parking rental car in South Africa in first public appearance since dad Joe’s cancer reveal
Don’t forget to bring it back clean! Hunter Biden, once accustomed to being chauffeured in an armored SUV, was spotted in South Africa Friday parking a rented Toyota hatchback, according to Fox News. Hunter’s stroll through Cape Town — with his wife, South African-born Melissa Cohen Biden, and son, Beau, in tow — marks the…
Read MoreEdwin Diaz remains unhittable with latest dominant Mets save
Edwin Diaz is about as locked in as it gets for the Mets, and Friday night was no different. Given a 4-2 lead in the top of the ninth inning, the ninth-year closer struck out the side using a combination of his slider and fastball to clinch the Mets’ series-opening victory over the historically bad…
Read MoreBuc-ee's sues Florida store over knockoff merchandise
WINTER PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — Buc-ee’s wants to bring a Florida store to court over knockoff merchandise that appears to mimic the popular convenience store’s mascot, a lawsuit filed on Thursday showed. According to the court documents, Prometheus Esoterica Inc., “a gothic boutique” in Winter Park, has sold merchandise, including T-shirts and decals, featuring what…
Read More5 missing musicians found dead near Mexico-Texas border
(NewsNation) — The bodies of five musicians from the band Grupo Fugitivo were found dead in the city of Reynosa, along the Texas border, believed to have been victims of a cartel. The group, which performs regional music, disappeared Sunday after traveling to a venue where they were hired to play and were found dead…
Read MoreTexas water projects would get billions under bill headed to Governor
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Legislation to bolster our state’s water supply is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. But the final decision on the multi-billion dollar plan rests in the hands of Texas voters. Friday night, the Texas Senate accepted House amendments to Senate Bill 7. The bill would dedicate $1 billion in sales tax revenue…
Read MoreAcadian to add more ambulances under extended contract with Bastrop County
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Bastrop County’s booming population has led to a contract for more health services in the area. County commissioners and Acadian have agreed to extend their contract, which will provide three more ambulances than the previous agreement to the “newly formed Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3,” according to a news release. “This…
Read MoreBill to end Texas Lottery Commission goes to Gov. Abbott
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Legislation to abolish the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) is closer to becoming law. Friday night, Senators accepted House amendments to Senate Bill 3070, sending the bill to Gov. Greg Abbott for approval. SB 3070 would allow lottery games to continue, but would abolish the TLC and hand over control of the Texas…
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