Metro Daily Reporter

Natalie Portman Cradles Baby Bump in Rare Photo, "Counting Down the Days" to Meet Her Third Child

July 29, 2026 • Entertainment • 3 views

Natalie Portman is eagerly anticipating the arrival of her third child, sharing a rare and intimate glimpse of her bare baby bump on social media. The 45-year-old Oscar-winning actress posted a touching photo on Instagram on Wednesday, July 29, where she stands on a Parisian apartment balcony, cradling her growing belly in an oversized blue button-down shirt. "Counting the days until we meet you," she captioned the image.

Trump Administration Ends Medicare Part D Subsidies, Potentially Raising Drug Premiums for Millions

July 29, 2026 • Health • 3 views

The Trump administration has announced it will not renew a temporary subsidy program that helped stabilize premiums for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. The decision, confirmed by Dr. Mehmet Oz, who oversees the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), will end a $3.6 billion annual support program, potentially leading to higher costs for millions of seniors in 2027

Star RBs Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs Stage Hold-Ins as They Seek Record-Breaking Deals

July 29, 2026 • Sports • 4 views

The running back market is heating up as two of the NFL's brightest young stars, Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, have initiated "hold-ins" at the start of training camp. Both players reported to their respective team facilities—the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions—on time to avoid fines but are not participating in practice while they await lucrative contract extensions that could reset the market at the position.

National Chicken Wing Day 2026: Prices Plummet, But Will Restaurants Pass the Savings to You?

July 29, 2026 • Local • 5 views

Chicken wing lovers have a double reason to celebrate this National Chicken Wing Day on July 29, 2026. Wholesale wing prices have dropped dramatically, falling 66% from their pandemic-era peak. However, while major restaurant chains are offering enticing deals from free wings to deep discounts, the days of expecting menu prices to drop may be over. Industry experts explain why your favorite spot might not cut its regular prices, even as they roll out special promotions.

Costco Shoppers in Washington Could Claim Up to $500 in $14 Million Email Settlement

July 29, 2026 • Business • 3 views

Costco has agreed to a $14 million class-action settlement to resolve allegations that it sent misleading promotional emails to Washington state residents, violating the state's Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA). Eligible shoppers who received certain emails between June 2021 and July 2026 have until August 24, 2026, to file a claim for a share of the settlement fund.

Trump Demands Throw Senate GOP into Disarray as Recess, Voting Bill, and Iran Funding Ignite Internal War

July 29, 2026 • World • 4 views

President Trump's escalating demands that the Senate cancel its August recess to pass the SAVE America Act and advance a budget reconciliation package for Iran war funding have thrown the Senate Republican Conference into a state of open conflict. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is caught between a president pushing for quick action and a deeply divided caucus, with some senators warning that the president's pressure risks "blowing up" the party ahead of the midterm elections.

Trump's Approval Rating Plunges to Record Lows as Multiple Polls Show Broad Discontent

July 29, 2026 • World • 4 views

President Donald Trump's job approval has hit a series of record lows across multiple major polls, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy, the ongoing Iran war, and a perception that he is out of touch with ordinary Americans. New surveys from CNN, YouGov, and Quinnipiac all show his approval rating sinking to 34% or lower, with significant erosion among key base groups including white voters, independents, and even Republicans.

Divided Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady in Cliffhanger Meeting, Three Officials Dissent

July 29, 2026 • Finance • 4 views

The Federal Reserve voted on Wednesday to hold its key interest rate steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, but the decision was far from unanimous. In a rare and dramatic display of internal division, three regional Fed presidents dissented, voting instead for a quarter-point rate hike, as persistent inflation and escalating Middle East tensions have complicated the central bank's path forward. The benchmark rate remains in a range between 3.5% and 3.75%.

$800 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Won in Florida: Mystery Winner Holds Life-Changing Ticket

July 29, 2026 • Local • 4 views

A single, lucky ticket sold in Florida has won the staggering $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, marking the 10th-largest prize in the game's history and the biggest lottery win of the year so far. The winning ticket was purchased at a Wawa convenience store in Bradenton, Florida, and the winner now faces the monumental decision of how to claim their fortune—and whether to remain anonymous.

Jared Leto Accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct with Teenagers in Explosive BBC Documentary

July 29, 2026 • World • 5 views

Four women have come forward with allegations of criminal sexual conduct against Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto, detailing encounters that allegedly occurred when they were teenagers. The accusations, spanning from 2002 to 2016, are at the center of a new BBC documentary, "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret," which features a total of ten women sharing their stories—nine of them publicly for the first time. Leto, now 54, has vehemently denied all allegations.