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Target names insider, and former intern, Michael Fiddelke as new CEO, who take over on February 1, 2026 the position of Brian Cornell, who led Target since 2014. Target stock dropped 9 percent in premarket trading Wednesday morning, August 20, 2025, and was down -10.87 (-10.31%) at Market Open. Second quarter earnings at Target were higher than estimates, but earnings dropped 20.2 percent from 2024. "Under Cornell, Target went all in on DEI, most infamously in its Pride celebrations, a corporate marketing and sales effort that targeted the LBGTQ+ community. Nothing wrong with that – unless you do it in a way that spoils the shopping experience of most of your customers. Those are mainly working class people who just want to buy Target’s low-priced goods and didn’t want the company to proselytize to them about gender fluidity – particularly when they show up to a store with their kids." -- Charles Gasparino on New York Post Target names insider Michael Fiddelke new CEO, succee...

US Navy destroyer en route to waters off Venezuela coast related to an effort by President Donal Trump to confront threats from drug cartels. Initially, no specific details were available about the military activity. The USS Gravely, the USS Jason Dunham and the USS Sampson are assigned to the Venezuela region.  Trump sends destroyers to Venezuela coast to combat drug cartels | AP News Tomahawk power near Caracas | Miami Herald Meet the destroyers Trump sent to the coast of Venezuela: firepower, helicopters and total war capability - CPG Click Petroleo e Gas USS Gravely - Wikipedia USS Jason Dunham - Wikipedia USS Sampson (DDG-102) - Wikipedia Arleigh Burke-class destroyer - Wikipedia

Eight "friends" were arrested after a brawl at Lake Winterset that occurred on August 2, 2025. A video from the Polk County Sheriff's Office shows a woman doing CPR while standing over an unresponsive male, and without checking for a pulse first. The fight stemmed from a fight at a bar known as El Rodeo on Recker Highway in Winter Haven.  In a press conference,  Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd discussed a history of bad behavior at Lake Winterset, including defecating and sexual activity on residents' private property. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said there is a history of sheriff's deputies being call to the area every weekend. Judd explained "knucklebusting" and causing permanent brain injury. "We're going to lock ya'll up. You unleashed the teeth of the dog, and we're now going to start biting you" -- Grady Judd, Polk County Sheriff News Conference: (August 12, 2025) - YouTube  - Polk County Sheriff Lake Winterset 'Riot...

Elon Musk alleged that the App Store refused to prominently feature X and the AI chatbot Grok, in the Apple App Store's promoted list of apps. "Hey @Apple – App Store, why do you refuse to put either 𝕏 or Grok in your 'Must Have' section when 𝕏 is the #1 news app in the world and Grok is #5 among all apps?" -- Elon Musk/X Apple entered a collaboration with OpenAI (Grok and xAI's competitor) in 2024 that uses OpenAI's technology to run Apple's branded Apple Intelligence. Why Elon Musk is threatening to sue Apple over Grok's App Store ranking  - Yahoo! Finance Apple rejects Elon Musk's App Store bias claims  - BBC Musk says xAI to take legal action against Apple over App Store rankings | Reuters Elon Musk says he’s suing Apple for rigging App Store rankings | The Verge Elon Musk on X: "Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store, which is an unequivocal antitrust vio...

The White House reported that the magnitude of the violent crime crisis places the District of Columbia among the most violent jurisdictions in the United States.  In 2024, the District of Columbia averaged one of the highest robbery and murder rates of large cities nationwide.  Indeed, the District of Columbia now has a higher violent crime, murder, and robbery rate than all 50 States, recording a homicide rate in 2024 of 27.54 per 100,000 residents.   However AXIOS reports that Washington DC dcrime is down year-to-date compared to 2024, according to MPD's tracker: Violent crime: ⬇️ 26% All crime: ⬇️ 7% Robbery: ⬇️ 29% Homicide: ⬇️ 12% Aggravated assault: ⬇️ 20% Sexual abuse: ⬇️ 48% The White House reported federal officers arrested 23 people in Washington, DC, overnight and seized six illegal handguns, calling it “only the beginning.” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the takeover of DC police could last longer than 30 days. DC swells with law ...

A group of residents confronted and pepper-sprayed a suspected mail thief in orange jump suit-like clothing in Studio City, California. The residents, who had been experiencing mail theft after an offender stole a USPS postal employee's master key, tracked down the suspect after a failed attempt to get help from authorities. One resident, Timothy Brehmer, used pepper spray on the offender after the alleged thief attempted to swat his phone away, and then used a baseball bat to smash the offender's vehicle windshield. The offender then tried to flee on a scooter but was restrained by other residents.  Studio City residents confront, pepper spray suspected mail thief | KTLA Studio City residents pepper spray mail thief - YouTube  - KTLA 5

Camilla Luddington, age 41, especially known for portrayal of character Dr. Jo Wilson on the long-running medical drama, revealed she was recently diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. The disease is also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, Hashimoto's disease and autoimmune thyroiditis, an is an autoimmune disease in which the thyroid gland is gradually destroyed by the immune system. Patients may exhibit signs of hypothyroidism in multiple bodily systems, including, but not limited to, a large goiter, weight gain, cold intolerance, fatigue, myxedema(deposition of mucopolysaccharides in the dermis), constipation, menstrual disturbances, pale or dry skin, and dry, brittle hair, depression, and ataxia (lack of coordination of voluntary muscle movements, including gait abnormality, speech changes, and abnormalities in eye movements). Camilla Luddington Diagnosed with Hashimoto's After Feeling ‘Slothy’  - People ‘Grey's Anatomy’ star Camilla ...

Republican James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, issued subpoenas to the Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton and eight other individuals for a congressional committee investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Bill and Hillary Clinton subpoenaed in congressional Epstein probe  -BBC Bill and Hillary Clinton Could Face Jail Time if They Defy Subpoena - Newsweek Chairman Comer Subpoenas Bill and Hillary Clinton, Former U.S. Attorneys General and FBI Directors, and Records Related to Jeffrey Epstein - United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability

Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson were married in October 2013. Clarkson ultimately filed for divorce from Blackstock in 2020; they finalized the divorce in 2022. "Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time." -- Family rep Blackstock is survived by his sons Seth and Remington, daughters Savannah and River (Savannah and Seth from a previous marriage), grandson Lake, father Narvel Blackstock and siblings Shelby, Shawna and Chassidy. Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband, Dead at 48 from Cancer  - People Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dead at 48  - NBC Kelly Clarkson Was Absent from Talk Show Due to Ex Brandon Blackstock's Illness  - People Kelly Clarkson cancels Las Vegas residency dates, reveals ex-husband 'has been ill'  - AOL Kell...

The New York Post announced Monday, August 4, 2025 that the company will expand by launching its tabloid style to a new publication to be known at The California Post. “Los Angeles and California surely need a daily dose of The Post as an antidote to the jaundiced, jaded journalism that has sadly proliferated.”  -- Robert Thomson, CEO of The Post’s parent company, News Corp. + + + + + + "The new publication will be headquartered in Los Angeles and feature a robust staff of editors, reporters and photographers dedicated to covering news, entertainment, politics, culture, sports and business — all with a distinctly California perspective." -- New York Post Headquarters will be in Los Angeles. According to the New York Post, the launch is timed to coincide with a high-profile period for the Bay Area and Los Angeles with elections being held in 2026 for California governor, and upcoming sports contests, including next year’s World Cup, and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles....

A French chateau-style property built in the early 1990s for Aaron Spelling on Mapleton Drive, which slightly larger than the White House, and features a bowling alley, wine cellar and a beauty salon with massage and tanning rooms, has been sold to 70 year-old Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, and his wife Wendy Schmidt. Realtor.com reports, "The Schmidts are planning a significant remodel of the house to simplify the floor plan and maximize the energy efficiency of the property, according to the person familiar with the transaction." Aaron Spelling was an American film and television producer and actor. His productions included the television series Family; Charlie's Angels; The Love Boat; Hart to Hart; Dynasty; Beverly Hills, 90210; Melrose Place; 7th Heaven; and Charmed. Ex-Google Chief Eric Schmidt Pays $110 Million for L.A.’s Spelling Manor  - Realtor.com eric schmidt - Google Search Eric Schmidt - Wikipedia Wendy Schmidt - Wikipedia aaron spelling - Google Search Aar...

President Donald Trump said Friday, August 1, 2025 that he ordered the deployment of two U.S. nuclear submarines that will re-position in response to "highly provocative statements" from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev about Russia's nuclear capabilities.  “Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that"  -- President Trump on Truth Social Trump says he's deploying two nuclear subs after 'highly provocative statements' from Russia's Medvedev  - NBC Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Russian 'provocative statements' | Reuters Trump repositions nuclear submarines after 'inflammatory' Russian comments | LiveNOW from FOX

Kamala Harris posted 12:03 PM PT Wednesday, July 30, 2025: After deep reflection, I have decided that I will not run for governor in this election ... For now, my leadership - public service - will not be in elected office. Kamala Harris on X: "My statement on the California governor's race and the fight ahead. Kamala Harris says she is not running for California governor - Los Angeles Times Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor | AP News Kamala Harris won't run for California governor in 2026 after Trump loss | Fox News

Police, firefighters and paramedics responded at some point 4:43 p.m. ET, Saturday, July 26, 2025 to a mass casualty incident involving multiple stabbing victims at the Walmart at 264 Crossing Circle in Garfield Township. Six male victims and five female victims were injured near the checkout are of the Walmart store. According to Munson Healthcare, the initial report indicated the hospital was treating 11 patients as a result of the stabbing incident with 5 in serious condition and 6 in critical condition.   A 42-year-old Michigan resident is the suspect, and he was taken into custody, according to Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea, speaking at a news conference. Initially, the identity of the suspect was not released, but authorities indicated he acted alone. "On 7-26-25 at 4:43 pm, a 42 year old male subject, acting alone, entered Walmart in Garfield Township and used a folding knife to stab eleven people of unknown ages.  A Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Dep...

Nash Keen (10 ounces) when born on July 5, 2024 – 133 days before his due date. His first birthday was celebrated on July 5, 2025. "Nash Potato" initially spent six months in the neonatal intensive care unit at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital. "Nash Potato"  beat the previous Guinness World Record by one day. Iowa baby born at just 21 weeks becomes Guinness World Record's 'most premature baby' ever  - New York Post Guinness World Records gives award to Ankeny baby  - KCCI Des Moines Iowa baby born at 21 weeks sets Guinness world record for most premature baby | AP News World’s Most Premature Baby Just Celebrated His First Birthday  - People