Category: National
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Kevin McCarthy loses 2 votes for speaker, vows to keep battling
Kevin McCarthy lost in two rounds to become House speaker on Tuesday, a historic defeat with no clear way out as House Republicans dug in for a long, ugly start to the new Congress. McCarthy garnered 203 votes in both rounds in the GOP-controlled House, fewer than Democrat Hakeem Jeffries. McCarthy planned a “floor war”…
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Pennsylvania arrests a suspect in the killings of 4 Idaho students.
A suspect in the killings of four University of Idaho students has been detained in Pennsylvania. Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, was arrested in Monroe County for first-degree murder in Idaho. A law enforcement official confirmed the arrest to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity before a formal announcement Friday. A Ph.D. student with the…
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What the World Is Tasting for the Holidays at Starbucks
Starbucks delivers seasonal favourites to customers worldwide. Here are some of them. The enormous coffee shop incorporates festive charm in a variety of ways. You might look forward to seeing your neighbourhood shop decked out for the holidays each year and the baristas dressed appropriately. It’s finally time to enjoy your preferred Christmas beverage there.…
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Christmas wishes from 1865: “Better days to come”
The Ashland committee tasked with locating a Christmas tree for the town’s 1865 celebration didn’t have to travel very far because the surrounding forest descended into almost every resident’s garden. Which backyard the pine originated from and how tall it actually was didn’t really matter as long as the tree was set up and adorned…
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Northern California earthquake causes 70,000 power outages
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolted Northern California people awake, damaged infrastructure, and cut electricity to thousands of homes and businesses. No injuries were reported, but buildings and roads in Humboldt County, 250 miles north of San Francisco, were damaged. The quake happened at 2:34 a.m. PT in the Pacific Ocean 7.5 miles west of Ferndale…
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The Most Startling Harry & Meghan Reveals So Far
In the lead-up to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, the British press and the Royal Family were exposed in the first half of the royal couple’s six-part series in delicate ways. IF THERE ARE TWO SIDE TO EVERY STORY, AND ONE OF THEM IS THE ROYAL FAMILY BACKED BY A SHOWCASE HUNGRY MEDIA AND…
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Pearl Harbor survivors to attend Hawaii memorial
A handful of centenarian Pearl Harbor survivors will assemble at the bombing site on Wednesday to honour the dead. In recent years, dozens flocked to Hawaii for the yearly commemoration event. Ageing survivors contribute to the drop. The youngest active-duty soldiers on Dec. 7, 1941, would be 17 today. Many are 100 or older. The…
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Takeoff of the Migos was murdered, and a man has been arrested
In connection with the shooting death of rapper Takeoff, who was allegedly a “innocent bystander” last month outside a Houston bowling alley, police have detained a 33-year-old man on murder charges. According to Houston Police Chief Troy Finner on Friday, Patrick Xavier Clark was apprehended calmly on Thursday night. In relation to the gunshot that…
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B21 Raider launch livestream
The rollout ceremony for the B-21 Raider strategic bomber will take place at the Northrop Grumman factory in Palmdale, California on Friday, December 2, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The event will be hosted by the United States Air Force. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chJlJgrvfBY After years of covert construction, the United States’ newest nuclear stealth bomber…
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Drew Brees fakes a lightning strike
The legendary Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints pretended to be hit by lightning as part of a marketing ploy for PointsBet. As of Friday around noon, a video clip that was uploaded to Twitter and depicts the suspected strike has received more than 1 million views. Brees reaffirmed his good health in a…
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After FTX’s collapse, Ron Wyden is pressuring cryptocurrency exchanges on safety and organisation.
What is taking place is: In the wake of the failure of FTX, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Ron Wyden, has issued a demand that cryptocurrency exchanges such as Binance.US, Coinbase, and others turn over information regarding their business activities. On Monday, the Oregon Democrat wrote letters to six of the largest cryptocurrency…
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First eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano since 1984
For the first time in in 40 years, Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, is erupting, prompting an ashfall warning for Hawaii’s Big Island and the nearby waters on Monday until 10 a.m. HT (3 p.m. ET). According to a tweet from the Hawaii Tourism Authority on Monday morning, the eruption in…
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Mariah Carey spreads holiday cheer at the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The person known as the “Queen of Christmas” will be attending Thanksgiving as well. At the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday, Mariah Carey ushered in the Christmas spirit with a performance of “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Her dress was definitely appropriate for the occasion,…
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade main attractions were figures in high-flying balloons
Numerous onlookers lined the streets of New York on Thursday as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brought in the holiday season with the aid of colourful, high-flying balloons. The almost century-old yearly custom filled the streets as a flood of enormous inflatables and floats travelled more than 40 blocks from Central Park to Herald Square.…
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Sources identify the Virginia Walmart manager who murdered 6 people.
Andre Bing, 31, has been named as the Walmart manager who murdered six people and himself on Tuesday night later to be known as the Chesapeake Walmart Shooting. Bing led the nighttime shift at the Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, a source said. Police haven’t identified the shooter publicly since they haven’t contacted any relatives. Chief…
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Colorado Springs Shooting
Police say patrons stopped a gunman at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs. A 22-year-old shooter entered an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs around midnight Saturday and opened fire, killing at least five people and wounded 25 others, authorities said Sunday. Now known as the Colorado Springs Shooting. Police Chief Adrian Vasquez identified the suspect…
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White House is commemorating President Biden ‘s grandaughter Naomi Biden’s wedding to Peter Neal.
The White House is commemorating a lot younger occasion than President Biden’s 80th birthday. Saturday was Naomi Biden ‘s wedding to Peter Neal. One day after the wedding, Biden will become the first octogenarian president, underlining his age. Despite recent triumphs for Democrats, a gaffe-free trip to Egypt and Asia, and a dismal presidential announcement…
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After Elon Musk’s poll, Twitter removes Trump ban
The site’s owner acknowledges that automated bots voted in an online poll. Elon Musk reactivated Donald Trump’s Twitter account after users voted to reverse the ban. After the January 6 Capitol incident, Trump’s account was banned for breaking Twitter limits and “further inciting violence.” The account was online on Sunday, but Obama hadn’t posted to…
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Who is Jack Smith, the designated special counsel in the Trump inquiries?
Jack Smith, a longtime Justice Department prosecutor, has been named as the special counsel that Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Friday to lead the criminal investigations into the storage of classified documents at the Mar-a-Lago resort owned by former President Donald Trump and portions of the January 6, 2021 uprising. Following his announcement, Smith…
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After Pelosi’s departure, Hakeem Jeffries is poised to lead House Democrats.
Hakeem Jeffries, a leftist congressman from New York, is a potential top contender to head the party for the next two years after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stepped down following the midterm elections. Jeffries, 52, would be the party’s first Black House leader, heralding a new generation of leadership. Pelosi is 82 and two other…
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Nancy Pelosi will resign down after 20 years as party leader.
Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to lead the U.S. House, announced her resignation Thursday. “I won’t seek reelection to Democratic leadership in the next Congress. For me, a new generation must lead the Democratic caucus I respect “House Speaker Pelosi remarked. “I’m thankful so many are willing to carry this duty.” Pelosi says she’ll continue…
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Karen Bass’s win is a referendum on divide.
This year’s Los Angeles mayoral contest compared two contrasting ideas and approaches to LA’s future. It received national attention compared to earlier elections, and citywide anxiety grew as Election Day approached. Angelenos saw political commercials everywhere: TV, social media, etc. Rich real estate developer Rick Caruso spent $100 million to buy his way into City…
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Darrell Brooks gets 6 consecutive life sentences plus more than 700 years for Christmas parade attack.
Darrell Brooks was sentenced to life without parole for driving his SUV into a Christmas parade throng in Waukesha, Wisconsin, last year, killing six and hurting hundreds. A jury convicted Brooks, 40, guilty on all 76 charges from the attack, including six counts of first-degree intentional murder with a deadly weapon. Judge Jennifer Dorow ordered…
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Sorry Dad, I’m not on board, Ivanka Trump on Donald Trump running for president in 2024
Donald Trump has lost his primary political ally, his daughter, who some claim was the only one who could reason with him. Ivanka Trump declared on Tuesday that she will not support Donald Trump in his 2024 campaign for re-election. According to Ivanka, her first focus is raising the three children she has with her…
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M&T Bank Corp. increases WEX stock (NYSE:WEX)
M&T Bank Corp boosted its stake in WEX Inc. (NYSE:WEX – Get Rating) by 22.3% during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reported. The firm held 1,851 shares after buying 338 over the time. According to its last SEC report, M&T Bank Corp. owned $288,000 worth of WEX. Several hedge funds and institutional investors recently increased…