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Drake & Kendrick Lamar's feud gets ugly as they drop diss tracks targeting each other's families & children. Get the latest on the escalating rap battle. The conflict of lyrical blows persists between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, escalating to an intimate level. Following the release of the latter's diss track titled "6:16 in LA" earlier today, both rappers countered with retaliatory tracks, consecutively released on Friday night (May 3). Drake presented "Family Matters," while Lamar unleashed "Meet the Grahams." Drake initiated the exchange with "Family Matters," where the discourse took a deeply personal turn. "You mentioned my seed now deal with his dad," commences the Toronto native on his seven-minute track. "I gotta go bad, I gotta go bad." Among the extensive barbs directed at Lamar in the track, he targets his adversary's relationship with his fiancee, Whitney Alford. "Don't even go back t

McConnell Resigns; Shift in Senate Leadership

McConnell Resigns WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced his impending resignation from the top position within the Republican Conference effective this year, culminating his tenure as the most enduring leader in the annals of the Senate. McConnell, the Kentucky Republican and the GOP linchpin since 2007, disclosed his plans during an oration on the Senate floor on Wednesday. A forthcoming November election has been slated to select his replacement, who will assume leadership in January. "In recognizing one of life's undercelebrated skills— discerning the optimal juncture to transition to the ensuing episode of life—I present myself before you on this day, Mr. President and esteemed colleagues, to declare that this term shall conclude my leadership with the Senate Republicans," proclaimed McConnell. He supplemented his speech with an expression of "unequivocal certainty and tranquility regarding the approaching denouement of my service.&q

New Jersey Experiences Another Earthquake Aftershock

GLADSTONE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 2.6-magnitude aftershock was recorded in Gladstone, New Jersey, on Wednesday morning, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. The U.S.G.S. indicates the aftershock occurred at approximately 7:01 a.m. This follows a similar aftershock last Saturday, also centered in Gladstone with a recorded magnitude of 2.8. Likewise, on the morning of April 10th, a 2.6-magnitude earthquake was reported near Gladstone. "The moment I sense it's an aftershock, a surge of adrenaline rushes through me," Gladstone resident Barbara Howard remarked. Wednesday's tremor arrives mere weeks after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake startled millions across the New York City area in early April. The epicenter of that event was located near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey – approximately 45 miles west of New York City. In the ensuing weeks, several additional quakes have been detected in the surrounding region. Experts advise that minor aftershocks can persist f

Dangerous Storms Bring Tornado Risk, Heavy Downpours

Heavy rain causes flooding Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio.Doral Chenoweth II / Columbus Dispatch / USA Today Network A hazardous storm system is prompting weather alerts for millions of residents as it traverses the Ohio Valley region and Northeast, delivering torrential rain, isolated tornado risks, and snowfall. Tuesday presents the possibility of a severe weather eruption in the Ohio Valley, Middle Tennessee, and Southeast, with numerous rounds of storms forecast from daytime into the evening hours. The Ohio Valley region is presently under the impact of a powerful storm. Tornado watches remain in effect until noon ET for a population of approximately 4 million living near the Ohio River. These storms may generate straight-line winds reaching speeds of 90 mph. An expansive outbreak of severe storms, extending from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, has placed 54 million individuals at risk. The National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center released a statement on X (Tuesday)

Billionaire Donors Fueling Donald Trump’s 2024 Campaign

As the 2024 election campaign gains momentum, Donald Trump has been garnering financial support from some of the wealthiest individuals in the world, including billionaires and prominent business figures. A notable group of Silicon Valley elites, such as Elon Musk, has joined the ranks of traditional Trump supporters to help fuel his bid for a second term in office. Among the former president’s donors are longtime allies from his days in the business world, as well as new backers, including major GOP donors who previously supported other Republican candidates or even Democrats. These donors come from a wide range of industries, from oil moguls in red states to tech leaders like Musk and Marc Andreessen, who were once more left-leaning in their political views. Trump Reaffirms False Claims on Harris' Identity Their reasons for supporting Trump vary. For some, the motivation lies in opposition to Kamala Harris' tax proposals, while others are drawn to Trump’s hardline stance on i

Karol G's Aircraft Conducts Emergency Landing in LA

Karol G's Aircraft Conducts Emergency Touchdown in LA Karol G encountered an unscheduled descent as her private aircraft was compelled to make an emergency touchdown at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles, an event captured by various media outlets. KABC of Los Angeles initially reported the incident early today, noting that the singer's jet had departed from Hollywood Burbank Airport on Thursday night with a party of 16 individuals. Recognizable by its distinct heart insignia, the aircraft became the subject of immediate attention. Aerial shots secured by KABC’s AIR7 HD helicopter showcased Karol G engaged on a phone call beside her grounded plane. The pilot, per the reports, conveyed alerts of smoke detected within the cockpit prior to maneuvering the jet to a smooth and unharmed landing around 9 p.m. Presently entangled in her tour across Latin American stadiums, Karol G is expected to weave back into Los Angeles's fabric on March 6th. This visit holds significance; she is

Missouri Tornadoes: Prepare for Severe Weather

Severe Weather: A Midwest Reality Missourians know severe weather comes with the territory. From powerful thunderstorms to devastating tornadoes, preparedness is vital. Understanding the dangers and staying informed are key to keeping you and your family safe. Tornadoes: A Force to Be Reckoned With A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm directly to the ground. With wind speeds reaching 300 mph, these destructive forces can leave miles-long paths of damage. Missouri's long history with tornadoes underscores the importance of knowing the difference between a Tornado Watch (conditions are favorable) and a Tornado Warning (take cover immediately). Missouri's Tornado Legacy Since 1950, Missouri has seen over 2500 tornadoes. The St. Louis region experiences an average of 12-14 tornadoes annually, though some years may see significantly more. The 2011 Joplin EF5 tornado stands as a somber reminder of the destructive power these storms can unle

Georgia Judge Dismisses Two Trump Election Case Charges

The judge handling Donald Trump's Georgia election case threw out three more charges on Thursday, including two against the former president. Judge Scott McAfee had already tossed out six charges, three of which were against Trump. "President Trump and his legal team in Georgia have won again," Trump's lawyer Steve Sadow said in a statement after Thursday's decision. "The trial court has decided that counts 15 and 27 in the indictment must be dropped." NYC Top Cop Quits Amid Federal Nightclub Probe Trump now faces eight charges in the case. He originally had 13. In his Thursday ruling, Judge McAfee dismissed three charges about filing false documents in federal court. He basically found that the state couldn't bring charges for alleged crimes against the federal government. McAfee wrote that those three charges "are outside this State's power and must be dropped." The three charges include trying to file false documents, planning to fil

Facebook Instagram Down in Global Outage

Meta Description: Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger face widespread outages, impacting users worldwide. Major social media networks owned by Meta, including Instagram, Threads, and Facebook, suffered a widespread outage on Tuesday. This disruption was confirmed by Netblocks, an organization that monitors internet activity. Netblocks stated, "Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger are currently experiencing outages related to login sessions in multiple countries." ℹ️ Note: Meta platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads are currently experiencing outages related to login sessions in multiple countries; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #FacebookDown #InstagramDown #ThreadsDown pic.twitter.com/0yR5mKCoQY — NetBlocks (@netblocks) March 5, 2024 Downdetector, a website dedicated to tracking outages, corroborated these reports. Downdetector indicated that tens of thousands of users globally were unable to access the platf

American Express Responds to Third-Party Data Breach

Amex Cardholder Data Exposed in Third-Party Breach American Express (Amex), a leading financial services giant, revealed a data breach on March 4th affecting some cardholders. The company clarified that the breach stemmed from a third-party merchant processor, not a compromise of Amex's own systems. Cybernews reports that Amex filed a data breach notification with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. An Amex spokesperson emphasized, "this incident was not caused by a data breach at American Express or any of its service providers." Breach Originates with Merchant Processor The compromised data reportedly includes cardholder names , account numbers, and expiration dates. It's believed the breach resulted from a "point-of-sale attack" on a merchant processor used by the American Express Travel Related Services Company. Amex Acts, Customers Protected Amex acknowledged in a notification letter that "the information of some card members may ha

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