Blind Item Revelation #7: On April 24, 2025, it emerged that Andy Cohen is unable to discuss the dismissal of former Real Housewife Kenya Moore in detail, as potential lawsuits loom and there is even consideration of filing a police report related to the incident. Update: NJ/NYC Local 100GBase LR4 – A network engineer traveling in Weehawken, New Jersey, has issued an urgent request for two 100GBase LR4 1310nm QSFP28 optics, seeking local availability in the NYC/EWR area due to shipping delays. With only 10G optics found at nearby retailers like Microcenter, the call has gone out to the networking community for assistance or spare parts to fulfill the immediate need. The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday unveiled plans for the aggressive implementation of artificial intelligence in laboratories, outlining an agency-wide adoption timeline that features a pilot program for AI-assisted scientific review. In the 2025 Philadelphia primary, District Attorney Larry Krasner and former Municipal Court judge Patrick Dugan are vying for leadership of the city’s top prosecutorial office. Set for May 20, the Democratic primary features a stark contrast in philosophies: Krasner, seeking a third term, defends his progressive record focused on criminal justice reform, citing reduced homicide rates, increased exonerations of the wrongly convicted, and diversion programs aimed at reducing incarceration. Dugan, meanwhile, argues that Krasner’s tenure has fueled public dissatisfaction, pointing to earlier crime surges and calling for tougher prosecution of repeat offenders and structural changes within the DA’s office.
Krasner remains the apparent frontrunner, backed by polling and support from several labor groups and elected officials, though Dugan has outraised him and secured key endorsements from powerful unions. Despite their differences, both candidates back rehab-oriented programs for young offenders and share concerns about federal policies under Donald Trump. With no Republican challenger on the ballot, the winner of the primary is expected to secure the DA seat in November. Senate Democrats block Republican-backed crypto bill, voting 48-49 against a procedural motion that would have advanced the landmark legislation. The move marks a significant setback for Republicans, who had pushed the bill as part of their early policy agenda after securing control of Congress and the White House. Despite intense negotiations, GOP supporters failed to secure enough Democratic support to move the measure forward. Florida Highway Patrol Begins Enforcing Federal Immigration Laws on State Roads with Fox News in Tow. Under the state’s new initiative, Florida Highway Patrol troopers are now empowered to enforce federal immigration laws through a groundbreaking partnership with U.S. immigration authorities. Governor Ron DeSantis championed the move, calling it a model for the country as the state becomes the first to implement the 287(g) agreement at a highway patrol level. Fox News captured exclusive footage of troopers carrying out traffic stops that led to multiple detentions of undocumented individuals, including one man with a history of serious criminal offenses. State officials assert the program operates within legal bounds and with full transparency, signaling a significant shift in immigration enforcement at the state level. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is criticizing Republicans over their internal struggles to reach a deal on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap. Jeffries pointed out that if no action is taken by the end of the year, the cap will expire, arguing that any GOP-backed efforts to maintain the cap would result in higher taxes for Americans rather than tax relief. Blackpink's Rosé has dropped her latest single, "Messy," along with a music video, offering fans a glimpse into the soundtrack of the upcoming "F1" movie starring Brad Pitt.