The U.S. hit the pause button today as the federal government officially shut down after Congress failed to pass funding—a move that leaves many nonessential agencies idle, furloughs hundreds of thousands of workers, and forces essential staff to work without pay while agencies brace for chaotic ripple effects. Meanwhile, in a surprising shift from fashion to hoop dreams, Kim Kardashian hinted she might own a WNBA team someday, tying her SKIMS brand vision to empowering women in sports and affirming her desire to use influence beyond entertainment.  

In legal headlines, prosecutors urged an 11-plus year sentence for Diddy, citing his convicted role in arranging prostitution across state lines and emphasizing the severity of his offenses even as his defense calls for leniency.  

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