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Democratic Congressman Dies, Third in Three Months

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Democratic Congressman Dies, Third in Three Months

This week's news includes health warnings, tributes to a congressman, editing tips, band updates, animal escapes, beauty product promotions, airport chaos, Live Nation's new board member, sales forecasts, movie bombs, self-care promotions, tower collapses, and TV history.

Thousands who attended a Shakira concert in New Jersey are under an urgent health warning due to a measles outbreak. A concertgoer who attended the May 15 show at MetLife Stadium was identified as being associated with a measles case. Health officials warn that infected people may not show symptoms until June 6, with a max stadium capacity of 82,000. The CDC has reported over 1,000 cases across 31 states, resulting in at least three deaths.

Gerry Connolly, a Democratic Virginia congressman since 2009, passed away at 75. His family stated he died peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Connolly battled esophageal cancer, revealed in Nov. 2024. He stepped down as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee and did not seek re-election in 2026.

Adobe Photoshop offers tools and tutorials to enhance digital content. A Photoshop subscription ($23/month) includes step-by-step tutorials, from simple tasks like combining photos and text to advanced techniques for portrait editing. It helps in creating appealing images for social media.

Foreigner's lead singer, Kelly Hansen, announced his departure from the band after nearly 20 years. Hansen revealed on The Voice that a new singer, Luis Maldonado, would take over. Maldonado, the band’s longtime guitarist, will now honor Foreigner’s legacy in future performances.

In Colorado, an escaped kangaroo named Irwin caused a stir. After escaping from his owner’s home in Durango, officers captured him. By age four, kangaroos can surpass the size of an adult male person.

Hero Cosmetics promotes its Mighty Patch for improving pimples overnight. These patches use hydrocolloid gel to absorb pimple contents and prevent bacteria from entering. An extra-large version, the Body patch, is available for larger areas. The brand also promotes a sunscreen with zinc oxide for a non-greasy finish.

Newark Airport is cutting flights due to air traffic controller shortages. Flights will be capped at 28 departures and 28 arrivals until June 15, then increase to 34 until Oct. 25. The airport has faced staff shortages following Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) layoffs at the FAA, with instances of lost radio and radar contact with planes.

Live Nation appointed Richard Grenell, a Trump loyalist, to its board of directors amid a Justice Department antitrust probe. The company is being investigated for allegedly colluding with a competitor on refund policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grenell's appointment has raised eyebrows, with some accusing Live Nation of seeking influence amid the probe.

Target has reduced its annual sales forecast due to economic uncertainty from President Trump's tariff war. Shares fell by 3.7 percent, reflecting a shift to digital sales. CEO Brian Cornell expressed dissatisfaction with current performance. This contrasts with Walmart, which is raising prices to combat tariff effects.

The Weeknd's movie, Hurry Up Tomorrow, bombed at the box office. The psychological thriller, with a $15 million budget, took just $3.3 million over the weekend. The film received negative reviews, with a 14% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Tesfaye based the story on a 2022 incident when he lost his voice on stage due to psychological stress.

Lelo is having a Masturbation Month sale with discounts up to 40 percent on luxury sex toys. The Soraya 2, a premium rabbit vibrator, is recommended for both beginners and connoisseurs, offering dual-stimulation features and twelve vibration settings.

In China, tourists fled as roof tiles collapsed from the Fengyang Drum Tower. The incident occurred in Anhui province, with no reported injuries. The structure, originally built in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty, recently underwent repairs costing over 3.41 million yuan.

Late Cheers star George Wendt shared secrets from the TV show, in his final public appearance, about how he got his iconic role on ‘Cheers’. His audition for Cheers was initially only one single word, at the end of the 1982 pilot episode: “Beer”. Wendt then read for a character ironically called George, which morphed into his Norm Peterson character.

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