Austrian-American actor, politician and former bodybuilder shaping public life
The 72-year-old Health and Human Services secretary has posted a gym selfie with Arnold Schwarzenegger, reviving scrutiny of his public-health messaging. The image, taken at a Venice gym, follows earlier appearances alongside other public figures; supporters say the friendship is personal, critics say it complicates policy messaging.
SoftBank has announced a €75bn plan to build AI data centres in northern France and to develop up to 5GW of capacity by 2031. Governments and companies are tightening domestic energy plans in response, prompting talks on interconnectors, local refineries and nuclear or modular-reactor options to meet the data centres’ huge electricity demand.
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California's climate agenda is under scrutiny as critics argue costly policies restrict energy and raise living costs. New reporting shows opponents blaming green regulations for inflation and blackouts, while supporters press for faster transition to cleaner energy.
Carlos Mencia has been charged by Los Angeles County prosecutors with six counts of personal tax fraud and six counts of corporate tax fraud relating to income from 2019 to 2024, totaling over $8.7 million. He remains in custody on bail as the case unfolds, with the Business Tax Fraud Unit leading the investigation.
The New York Post reports that Chris “Mad Dog” Russo has no immediate plans to retire, saying he will continue with ESPN and his radio show for the next few years as he weighs steps back. He notes he still feels able to contribute and is not planning to take on numerous jobs. The piece also mentions that a separate interview covers his ongoing influence on sports talk.
Gaines has died at 84. He co‑authored Pumping Iron and helped bring bodybuilding into the cultural mainstream. Schwarzenegger credits his influence as pivotal in the sport’s rise; Gaines’ work spans books, films and journalism.
Filmmaker Sophia Maddox uncovers how a notorious killer’s shadow shapes her family. The Hulu documentary My Grandfather Charles Manson follows her journey to understand trauma, identity, and the pull of a dark lineage.