Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced a joint Pentagon task force on media leaks with the DOJ to identify and pursue officials accused of leaking sensitive information. The move follows DOJ subpoenas to New York Times reporters and drew criticism from newsrooms and press freedom

CNBC’s ‘worst states to live’ ranking named ten red states, drawing conservative criticism over inclusivity and methodology. This analysis reviews the list, CNBC’s approach, and migration counters critics cite.

Nikki Bella confirmed on The Nikki & Brie Show that her earlier line — “Okay, well I would 1,000 percent risk it all and panty drop for Batman” — still stands. We recap the clip, note ambiguity about which Batman she meant, and flag verification.

A sprawling homeless encampment stretches about 12 blocks along 11th Avenue from 34th to 46th Street. City officials say outreach will run for seven days before clearing; complaints to 311 have risen.

Caitlin Clark’s return coincided with a 1.04 million average on cable for the Fever-Sparks game, a WNBA first for a 10 p.m. ET start, per USA Sports PR and Nielsen.