Ceres is a dwarf planet and the largest known object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. And now we know it may be an ocean world with intriguing geologic activity taking place on and just below its surface, according to new research. While this global ocean beneath the planet’s surface likely froze over…… MORE
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State Dept watchdog finds Saudi arms sale was legal but risks to civilians weren’t fully assessed
A report from the State Department’s watchdog found the agency complied with legal requirements in declaring an emergency to sell billions of dollars of arms to Gulf allies, but did not fully assess the risks to civilians associated with that sale. The report issued Tuesday found that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s emergency certification for…… MORE
Trump says Americans will have to learn Chinese if Biden wins but offers little condemnation of Beijing
In a pair of interviews on Tuesday, President Donald Trump railed against his competitor for being weak on China — but stopped short himself of condemning China’s repression of its Uyghur ethnic minority or its crackdown on political freedoms in Hong Kong. “China will own the United States if this election is lost by Donald…… MORE
Supreme Court will not step in to halt ruling that will allow additional compensation for student athletes
Supreme Court Justice Elana Kagan on Tuesday denied a request from the National Collegiate Athletic Association to freeze a lower court ruling that allows colleges to compensate athletes for education-related expenses, clearing the way for the ruling to go into effect. The NCAA asked the court to put the lower court ruling on hold while…… MORE
Supreme Court blocks Oregon group from collecting signatures online for ballot initiative
The Supreme Court has blocked a lower court ruling that would have made it easier for a group promoting redistricting reform in Oregon to collect signatures in the midst of the pandemic. The court’s move is the latest example of the justices ruling against plaintiffs who have asked the court to relax ballot rules because…… MORE
Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate
Joe Biden has named Kamala Harris as his running mate, making the California senator the first Black and South Asian American woman to run on a major political party’s presidential ticket. This is a breaking news story and will be updated. ORIGINAL STORY: Joe Biden has selected his running mate, revealing to top advisers on…… MORE
With Congress stalled, a second round of stimulus checks won’t be coming anytime soon
Don’t expect a another stimulus check anytime soon. While there’s bipartisan support for a second round of direct payments, negotiators have walked away from talks without a deal, and most lawmakers have now returned to their home states. Congress let three key coronavirus relief programs created in March — enhanced unemployment benefits, eviction protection and…… MORE
Watchdog finds documents withheld during interior secretary confirmation process
An Interior Department official ordered documents about David Bernhardt withheld from the public while the Senate considered his nomination to lead the department, the department’s inspector general concluded Tuesday. The documents were due under the Freedom of Information Act to watchdog groups that questioned whether Bernhardt complied with ethics and recusal requirements as deputy secretary,…… MORE
New polls suggest slim Biden lead in crucial battleground of Wisconsin
Three new polls out this week find former Vice President Joe Biden leading or in a tight race with President Donald Trump in the crucial battleground state of Wisconsin. Trump won Wisconsin in 2016 by a very narrow margin — 0.77% — and that gave him the necessary 270 votes in the Electoral College required…… MORE
Serena Williams comes back from the brink in first match since February
Serena Williams came back from the brink to start her first tournament in six months with a win. A rusty Williams overcame fellow American Bernarda Pera, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the opening round of the inaugural Top Seed Open in Lexington, Kentucky. Williams, the Open era Grand Slam record-holder, was in trouble at 4-4 in…… MORE
Liz’s Dirt
Tuesday’s Dirt
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are parents. The couple gave birth to a baby girl that they named Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt. This is Katherine’s first child and Chris’ second. This also makes Arnold Schwarzenegger a grandfather. ‘Tiger King’ star Carole Baskin’s missing millionaire husband’s family is suing her. The family’s attorney says they believe…
Monday’s Dirt
Celebrities seem to be getting nervous about the rumors surrounding Ellen DeGeneres’ show so they are choosing to do interviews with Kelly Clarkson instead. They seem to be worried they will get caught up in her drama. Simon Cowell was seriously hurt on Saturday when he fell off an electric bike and broke his back. …