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ABC's Stephanopoulos Cuts Off VP Vance During Heated Bribery Clash

ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos abruptly ended a live interview with Vice President JD Vance Sunday after clashing over unproven allegations that Border Czar Tom Homan accepted a $50,000 bribe during a 2024 FBI sting operation. Vance dismissed the claim as a "ridiculous smear" with no evidence, calling it a "fake scandal cooked up by the media." Stephanopoulos repeatedly pressed whether Homan took or returned the money before cutting Vance off mid-sentence. The Justice Department closed the case citing insufficient evidence, and FBI Director Kash Patel stated no credible wrongdoing was found. The viral moment follows Trump's March lawsuit settlement where ABC paid $16 million after Stephanopoulos falsely claimed Trump was found liable for rape.

Mitt Romney's Sister-In-Law Found Dead In California Parking Garage

Carrie Elizabeth Romney, 64, sister-in-law of former Senator Mitt Romney, was found dead Friday night in a Valencia, California parking garage. The Los Angeles County medical examiner identified her body after law enforcement sources reported she either jumped or fell from a five-story parking structure. No foul play is suspected. Carrie had been married since 2016 to Romney's older brother G. Scott Romney, 84, as his second wife. Authorities responded around 8:30 p.m. Friday to reports of a body in the garage near the Hyatt Regency hotel. Mitt Romney served as Massachusetts governor from 2003-2007, ran for president in 2012, and was a U.S. senator from 2019-2025.

Tennessee Plant Explosion Leaves 16 Dead, No Survivors Found

Tennessee authorities released names of 16 individuals presumed dead Monday following a massive explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems manufacturing plant near Bucksnort, 50 miles west of Nashville. The blast occurred Friday just before 8 a.m. at the military explosives facility. Over 300 personnel from 18 agencies searched every inch of the 1,300-acre site but recovered no survivors, Sheriff Chris Davis reported. Rescuers waited hours to search due to burning debris and secondary explosion risks. The ATF deployed its elite National Response Team to investigate. The facility manufactures explosives for military, aerospace, oil and commercial demolition industries. Authorities cautioned investigation findings may take days, weeks or months.

AI Bubble Fears Drive Investors Toward Ultra-Safe Investments

Wall Street concerns about an artificial intelligence bubble are growing as the S&P 500 price-to-earnings ratio hits 30.03, well above the five-year average range of 19.50 to 25.03. Critics worry massive AI investments totaling hundreds of billions may not justify sky-high valuations, echoing dot-com era excesses. For Baby Boomers nearing or in retirement, market crashes historically take decades to recover: the 1929 crash required 25 years, the 2000 dot-com bubble took 13 years, and 1907's panic needed 20 years. Four ultra-safe alternatives include Treasury bill ETFs yielding 4.26%, high-yield savings accounts at 3.50-3.85%, U.S. Treasury bonds at 3.55-3.85%, and open-end mutual funds like BlackRock FedFund yielding 4.02% with principal protection.

Amazon Hires 250,000 Holiday Workers For Third Consecutive Year

Amazon announced Monday it will hire 250,000 workers for the holiday season across U.S. fulfillment and transportation networks, matching the previous two years as the e-commerce giant prepares for increased orders. The hiring comes despite concerns about cautious consumer spending due to President Trump's tariff policies. Adobe Analytics projects slower U.S. holiday online sales growth this year, though e-commerce should outpace overall sales. Full-time and part-time employees earn $23 per hour with benefits while seasonal workers average over $19 per hour. Amazon invested over $1 billion last month to raise pay and lower healthcare costs. Trump's latest Chinese import tariffs will have limited holiday impact as most inventory already arrived.

Vitamin D2 Supplements May Reduce Beneficial D3 Levels, Study Warns

Taking vitamin D2 supplements can reduce levels of the more beneficial vitamin D3 in the body, University of Surrey researchers found after analyzing 11 randomized trials with 655 adults. Vitamin D3 is produced naturally from sunlight and found in animal products, while D2 comes from plant or fungal sources. Previous research showed D3 is more effective at boosting immune systems and fighting viral and bacterial diseases by stimulating interferon signaling. Foods containing D3 include fatty fish, egg yolks, cod liver oil and fortified dairy, while D2 appears in mushrooms and plant-based supplements. Researchers recommend D3 supplements may be more beneficial for most individuals, though more research is needed on their different effects.

Eight Foods You Should Never Eat Past Expiration Date

Experts warn certain foods become dangerous after expiration dates due to harmful bacteria growth. Deli meats can quickly develop Listeria, while raw meats like chicken, beef and pork risk Salmonella and E. coli contamination. Dairy products including milk, soft cheeses and yogurt harbor dangerous bacteria when expired, especially unpasteurized varieties. Baby formula becomes the most critical item since it may lack listed nutrients after its date, potentially causing deficiencies. Eggs risk Salmonella contamination, fresh seafood spoils rapidly causing serious illness, and prepared salads with mayonnaise or dairy invite bacterial growth. Spoiled mushrooms can harbor botulism and should be discarded if slimy or discolored.