Federal judge denies DOJ’s request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts

A federal judge in New York who presided over the sex trafficking case against the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the government’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts. The ruling Wednesday by federal Judge Richard Berman
Target CEO stepping down after 11 years, as sales continue to decline amid DEI cuts backlash

Target CEO Brian Cornell, who has served as the company’s chief executive for more than a decade, will leave his role at the beginning of 2026, according to CNN. Cornell will officially be succeeded on February 1,
Atlanta Falcons’ right tackle Kaleb McGary carted off field during practice with left leg injury

The Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary was carted off the field at Flowery Branch on the final day of training camp on Wednesday with an apparent leg injury. According to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, a team spokesperson
Chicago Bears sign backup QB Tyson Bagent to 2-year, $10 million extension

Chicago Bears’ backup quarterback Tyson Bagent has been signed a two-year, $10 million extension with the team. Bagent’s deal can increase to as much as $16 million based on incentives, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network:
North Carolina declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Erin approaches east coast with threat of dangerous rip currents

Hurricane Erin has prompted a state of emergency in North Carolina, as it travels towards the east coast. Erin, now a Category 2 hurricane, is expected to bring dangerous waves and rip currents to beaches along the
White House expands 50% steel and aluminum tariffs to hundreds of additional product categories

The Trump administration has significantly widened the scope of its 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum, discreetly adding more than 400 new product categories to the list. The expanded duties, which took effect Monday, mark a major
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan to miss time with neck injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan will miss time in the regular season due to a neck injury. Head coach Todd Bowles announced that McMillan would be sidelined due to a “severely strained neck” and will
Indianapolis Colts name Daniel Jones starting QB over Anthony Richardson

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero was first to report that the Indianapolis Colts will start Daniel Jones at quarterback this season over Anthony Richardson, who will serve as backup. Coach Shane Steichen said he told the quarterbacks
Pres. Trump meets with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and European leaders at the Oval Office

President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Monday afternoon, to continue efforts to end to Russia’s war on Ukraine. Zelenskyy last visited the Oval Office in February, in a tense
Suspect in custody after 2 police officers are killed, 1 wounded in Utah shooting

A suspect is in custody after two police officers were killed, and a third was injured with his service dog while answering a call to a domestic disturbance Sunday night in a northern city in Utah. No