News

‘Brain the size of a walnut’: Bessent goes off on Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been one of the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump since his return to office last year. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues it’s...

Scott Bessent at Davos on Greenland, affordability, and the Fed | The Conversation

Scott Bessent at Davos on Greenland, affordability, and the Fed | The Conversation lead...

Defense bill bars Pentagon from paying for adult entertainment

A defense appropriations bill that cleared a House-Senate conference this week will ban Pentagon military and civilian officials from using government credit cards to pay for nude entertainment at topless bars.

Congress puts health insurance CEOs in the hotseat over denied claims, rising premiums

The personal stories about denied claims offered a few poignant moments amid hours of debate about the root causes of rising healthcare costs and the policies that can be used to lower them.

‘The Secret Agent’ earns 4 Oscar nominations, boosting Brazilian cinema

Brazilians celebrated the nomination of "The Secret Agent" film to four Oscar categories on Thursday, which many said confirmed the rise of Brazilian cinema and its universal appeal.

Annual inflation rate fell in November, defying expectations

The annual inflation rate fell in November, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), defying economists expectations. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.7 percent over the 12-month span ending in November, down from 3 percent in September. BLS was unable to collect data on October prices due to the...

Doctors warn of ‘super flu’ variant in hot spots like New York 

Ahead of the holiday tourist rush, city health officials in New York City reported nearly 14,000 flu cases in the first week of December.

China’s AI has hacked the West — we gave them the keys

The West handed China the advantage, and now we will suffer. 

COVID vaccine tied to drop in death rates: Study

A study examined data over four years and found vaccinated people had a 25% lower risk of mortality from all causes.

Top Democrats rip Trump address: ‘Untethered from reality and truth’

The Top Democrats in Congress took a swing at President Trump's address from the White House late Wednesday, calling the speech "untethered from reality and truth." “It was an unhinged speech that was, of course, untethered from reality and truth. You know, Donald Trump has made things worse for the American people,” Jeffries told MS NOW’s...

The real villains behind high ticket prices

While headlines focus on corporate "villains,” the real culprit is hiding in plain sight: scalpers that dominate the resale market.  

Timeline for outdoor warning sirens in Texas flood-prone areas accelerated

The Texas Water Development Board said it recently approved an accelerated timeline for two bills related to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas.

Some Hyundai, Kia owners eligible for $4.5M settlement: Who qualifies?

The funds will be sent out on a "rolling basis."

How tolerant Australia became a hotbed of antisemitism

Australians are going to have to rethink what successful multiculturalism looks like.

Trump’s team risks undermining NATO, the Greatest Generation’s legacy

NATO is the defining legacy of our Greatest Generation.

Trump’s approval down 8 points since start of year: Poll

President Trump’s approval rating has dropped eight points since he started his second presidential term at the beginning of the year, according to a new Emerson College Polling survey. Forty-one percent of voters said they approve of the job Trump is doing as president, down from 49 percent who said the same in January. And 50...

Voters prefer moderate candidates over progressives, MAGA: Poll

Voters prefer moderate candidates over both progressive and MAGA contenders for the next presidential race, according to a new Emerson College Polling survey. In a hypothetical 2028 matchup against a progressive Democrat, voters sided with a moderate Republican by roughly 12 points. A moderate Democrat, on the other hand, won a showdown against a MAGA...

Deadly ISIS attack tests Trump’s Syria policy, ability to retaliate

The deadly attack in Syria that left three Americans dead has complicated the nascent relationship between the United States and Damascus and sparked speculation over how the Trump administration might respond. President Trump has vowed that the Saturday attack — carried out by a lone Islamic State group gunman that reportedly infiltrated local security forces,...

GOP senators frustrated over Speaker’s handling of explosive healthcare issue

Republican senators who defeated a Democratic bill to extend ObamaCare subsidies for three years without reforms to the program are frustrated that the same proposal appears likely to pass the House after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was unable to quell a rebellion within his own party. GOP senators want to preserve their working relationship with...

- A word from our sponsors -

spot_img
HomeNews