A Mars-Jupiter link on your birthday will do wonders for friendships and group activities but could cost you some serious cash as well. For that reason you need to be picky about who you get involved with. Make sure you always get value for money.
ARIES (March 21 – April 20):
The message of the stars today is that you must identify your goals and stick with them to the exclusion of everything else. You may be tempted to play around with something new that looks interesting but that would be a waste of your time.
TAURUS (April 21 – May 21):
There is a lot of tension in the air at the moment, due mainly to the approaching lunar eclipse, but you don’t have to let it affect you. Turn a blind eye to annoying events and a deaf ear to any criticism that might come your way.
GEMINI (May 22 – June 21):
What occurs over the next 24 hours will limit your options considerably, but there is nothing you can do about it so you’ve got to work through it. Being the creative sort you should be able to find ways to get around most restrictions.
CANCER (June 22 – July 23):
There may be a dozen things on your mind at the moment but only one thing matters and that is how you are going to get a creative project of some kind off the ground. You’ve done all the thinking and planning you need to do – now act!
LEO (July 24 – Aug. 23):
Try not to be too aggressive in your dealings with other people today. A powerful Mars-Jupiter link, plus the approaching eclipse, means you could easily come on too strong and turn people against you. Think before you speak before you act!
VIRGO (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23):
You may think you know better than a friend or colleague, and maybe you do, but they are unlikely to follow your advice if you sound like a braggart. Explain to them gently and respectfully why you think there may be a better way to proceed.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23):
If you want to withdraw from the hustle and bustle of life today then go right ahead, but don’t be surprised if others disturb your tranquility every few minutes. This could be one of those days when loud and obnoxious people are hard to avoid.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22):
It’s not like you to allow doubts to limit your actions but Mars in the most sensitive area of your chart will nag at your confidence today. Sunday’s lunar eclipse will reset the world in your favour but for now just keep it low key.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21):
You don’t have to prove you are bigger and stronger and braver than everyone else but you will do so anyway, just for fun. Be careful though. As Mars is at odds with your ruling planet Jupiter you could easily overestimate your abilities.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20):
You will have to make some kind of sacrifice today but will do so readily in the knowledge that your efforts will make a positive difference to people in need. The universe will one day find a way to reward you for your kindness.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19):
If you act without thinking today the lunar eclipse will punish you for it over the weekend, so take what you are doing a step at a time and don’t worry if you fall behind in your schedule. Better to fall behind than to fall off the edge!
PISCES (Feb. 20 – Mar. 20):
If someone acts in an aggressive manner today you must stand up for yourself. The last thing you want is for them to think you are an easy target, because then they will be on your case every day. Let them know you’re not having it!
Apple on Tuesday announced its iPhone 17 lineup, which consists of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. All four of the devices will be available to preorder on Friday and will be available on September 19.
iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air
Differential specs
Display:
iPhone 17: 6.3″ Super Retina XDR display
iPhone 17 Air: 6.5″ Super Retina XDR display
Size (L x W x H) and weight:
iPhone 17:5.89 in. (149.6 mm) x 2.81 in. (71.5 mm) x 0.31 in. (7.95 mm); 6.24 oz (177 grams)
iPhone 17 Air: 6.15 in. (156.2 mm) x 2.94 in. (74.7 mm) x 0.22 in. (5.64 mm); 5.82 oz (165 grams)
The U.S. Secret Service put on leave an agent who expressed negative opinions on social media about slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk and revoked his security clearance, two U.S. officials said.
Anthony Pough wrote in a Facebook post Wednesday that Kirk had “spewed hate and racism on his show … at the end of the day, you answer to GOD, and speak things into existence. You can only circumvent karma, she doesnt leave.”
In a memo to staff that was shared with CBS News, Secret Service Director Sean Curran said politically motivated attacks in the United States are on the rise, and staff shouldn’t exacerbate the problem.
“Let me be clear, politically motivated attacks in our nation are increasing — seemingly every day,” Curran wrote. “The men and women of the Secret Service must be focused on being the solution, not adding to the problem.”
Real Clear Politics first reported on Pough’s social media post on Kirk. Pough has not yet responded to a request for comment.
A U.S. Secret Service spokesperson said in a statement, “The U.S. Secret Service will not tolerate behavior that violates our code of conduct. This employee was immediately put on administrative leave, and an investigation has begun.”
Curran’s memo, sent Thursday night and addressed to “the Men and Women of the Secret Service,” said he was reminding employees “we swear an oath to those we protect to conduct ourselves with the highest standards of conduct on and off duty.”
“When our actions draw public attention for the wrong reasons, we fall short of that duty and compromise the trust essential to fulfill our mission,” Curran continued.
He concluded, “We must operate every day without bias towards political affiliation. We owe it to ourselves and those we are sworn to protect. Any distractions, otherwise, will not be tolerated.”
A person targeted during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement traffic stop dragged an ICE officer with a vehicle while resisting arrest in a Chicago suburb Friday morning, prompting the officer to fatally shoot the person and leaving the officer with injuries, the Department of Homeland Security said.
The slain target of the stop, Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, was an undocumented immigrant with a history of reckless driving, according to DHS. The officer, whose name was not immediately released, suffered severe injuries but is in stable condition, a DHS official told CNN.
The traffic stop happened in Franklin Park, a community about 15 miles west of downtown Chicago, the DHS official said.
“We are praying for the speedy recovery of our law enforcement officer. He followed his training, used appropriate force, and properly enforced the law to protect the public and law enforcement,” Tricia McLaughlin, Homeland Security assistant secretary, said in a release. “Viral social media videos and activists encouraging illegal aliens to resist law enforcement not only spread misinformation, but also undermine public safety, as well as the safety of our officers and those being apprehended.”
During the stop, Villegas-Gonzalez “drove his car at law enforcement officers,” DHS said in the release.
“One of the ICE officers was hit by the car and dragged a significant distance. Fearing his own life, the officer fired his weapon,” the release reads.
