Costco sues Trump admin for “full refund” of what it considers unlawful tariffs
Plus: a "mad" mistake caught in 4K.
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The internet is reacting to Costco's decision to take on the Trump administration’s tariffs.
HBO Max’s 4K restoration of beloved TV show Mad Men isn’t off to a great start.
Kim Kardashian’s admission of having “low brain activity” is sparking a wave of conspiracy theories.
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“A bulk-sized failure”: Costco sues Trump administration for “full refund” of what it considers unlawful tariffs
Costco just took a direct step against the federal government as it contested President Donald Trump’s tariff executive order in court. The retail giant filed a lawsuit that targeted the administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), arguing that the statute never granted the president the authority to levy the so-called “reciprocal tariffs.”
Although the litigation emerged late in the broader legal fight, Costco asserted that the timing mattered. The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in several related cases, and the justices appeared to question the government’s defense of the tariffs.
“How could they release this?”: Unintended bloopers appear in HBO Max’s “Mad Men” 4K restoration
Almost two decades after it premiered, Mad Men is now available in 4K on HBO Max. However, viewers quickly noticed hilarious editing errors, like behind-the-scenes crew members accidentally left in the frame.
Kim Kardashian’s “low brain activity” scan is sparking some wild conspiracy theories
Kim Kardashian’s brain scan on a recent episode of The Kardashians quickly turned into the internet’s latest debate. After a specialist pointed out “low activity” in her frontal lobe, a finding he clarified wasn’t linked to Alzheimer’s or major mental health issues, Kim still seemed rattled. Once the episode aired, many viewers commented on social media, and their posts shaped a broad range of theories.
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