- Kevin McCarthy loses 2 votes for speaker, vows to keep battlingKevin 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”… Read more: Kevin McCarthy loses 2 votes for speaker, vows to keep battling
- 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… Read more: <strong>Pennsylvania arrests a suspect in the killings of 4 Idaho students.</strong>
- What the World Is Tasting for the Holidays at StarbucksStarbucks 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.… Read more: <strong>What the World Is Tasting for the Holidays at Starbucks</strong>
- 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… Read more: <strong>Christmas wishes from 1865: “Better days to come”</strong>
- Northern California earthquake causes 70,000 power outagesA 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… Read more: <strong>Northern California earthquake causes 70,000 power outages</strong>
- The Most Startling Harry & Meghan Reveals So FarIn 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… Read more: <strong>The Most Startling Harry & Meghan Reveals So Far</strong>
- Pearl Harbor survivors to attend Hawaii memorialA 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… Read more: <strong>Pearl Harbor survivors to attend Hawaii memorial</strong>
- Takeoff of the Migos was murdered, and a man has been arrestedIn 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… Read more: Takeoff of the Migos was murdered, and a man has been arrested
- B21 Raider launch livestreamThe 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… Read more: <strong>B21 Raider launch livestream</strong>
- Drew Brees fakes a lightning strikeThe 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… Read more: Drew Brees fakes a lightning strike
- 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… Read more: <strong>After FTX’s collapse, Ron Wyden is pressuring cryptocurrency exchanges on safety and organisation.</strong>
- First eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano since 1984For 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… Read more: <strong>First eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano since 1984</strong>
- 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,… Read more: Mariah Carey spreads holiday cheer at the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade main attractions were figures in high-flying balloonsNumerous 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.… Read more: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade main attractions were figures in high-flying balloons
- 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… Read more: <strong>Sources identify the Virginia Walmart manager who murdered 6 people.</strong>
- Colorado Springs ShootingPolice 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… Read more: <strong>Colorado Springs Shooting</strong>
- 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… Read more: White House is commemorating President Biden ‘s grandaughter Naomi Biden’s wedding to Peter Neal.
- After Elon Musk’s poll, Twitter removes Trump banThe 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… Read more: <strong>After Elon Musk’s poll, Twitter removes Trump ban</strong>
- 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… Read more: <strong>Who is Jack Smith, the designated special counsel in the Trump inquiries?</strong>
- 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… Read more: <strong>After Pelosi’s departure, Hakeem Jeffries is poised to lead House Democrats.</strong>
- 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… Read more: Nancy Pelosi will resign down after 20 years as party leader.
- 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… Read more: <strong>Karen Bass’s win is a referendum on divide.</strong>
- 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… Read more: <strong>Darrell Brooks gets 6 consecutive life sentences plus more than 700 years for Christmas parade attack.</strong>
- Sorry Dad, I’m not on board, Ivanka Trump on Donald Trump running for president in 2024Donald 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… Read more: Sorry Dad, I’m not on board, Ivanka Trump on Donald Trump running for president in 2024
- 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… Read more: <strong>M&T Bank Corp. increases WEX stock (NYSE:WEX)</strong>
- Trump declares a 2024 White House run.Former President Trump declared Tuesday night that he will seek the Republican candidacy in 2024. Trump announced his candidacy at Mar-a-Lago, his Florida resort, where his campaign would be based. Trump made a quiet address filled with false and inflated claims about his four years in government. Despite a controversial presidency and his part in… Read more: <strong>Trump declares a 2024 White House run.</strong>
- How brave of Jennifer Siebel Newsom to testify against Harvey WeinsteinJennifer Siebel Newsom was not required to testify. She reminded us Monday that sexual assault victims face a life sentence. Siebel Newsom testified in Weinstein’s downtown Los Angeles courtroom just before midday. In those few minutes, her sorrow and shame oozed from a 17-year-old wound. When asked about Weinstein, she cried. She then revealed Weinstein… Read more: How brave of Jennifer Siebel Newsom to testify against Harvey Weinstein
- Jennifer Aniston & John Aniston’s, father, dies at 89John Aniston, a veteran actor renowned for “Days of Our Lives,” has died, his daughter Jennifer Aniston the legendary actor of the TV Series “Friends” said on Monday. 89-year-old “You were one of the most gorgeous people I know.” I’m glad you went to paradise peacefully and painlessly. On 11/11! Jennifer Aniston said on Instagram… Read more: Jennifer Aniston & John Aniston’s, father, dies at 89
- Darrell Brooks’ sentencing trial included victims of the Wisconsin Christmas Parade massacre.Darrell Brooks faces life in prison for murdering six and wounding scores when he drove his SUV into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, last November. Victims confronted him for the first time at a sentencing trial Tuesday morning. Facts Jeff Rogers, whose children were injured in the attack, asked for a maximum punishment for… Read more: <strong>Darrell Brooks’ sentencing trial included victims of the Wisconsin Christmas Parade massacre.</strong>
- 3 persons were shot dead and 2 were injured at the University of Virginia.A manhunt is underway for a University of Virginia student accused of killing three people and wounded two more late Sunday, police and the university’s president said. Christopher Darnell Jones, Jr. is suspected to be armed and dangerous, according to the university president and police. Darnell may be driving a black SUV with the registration… Read more: <strong>3 persons were shot dead and 2 were injured at the University of Virginia.</strong>
- Former Playboy model Kelsey Turner enters a guilty plea for murderThis week, a former Playboy model who was charged with the second-degree murder of a 71-year-old doctor who was allegedly helping her pay the bills before being beaten to death in Las Vegas entered a guilty plea. According to records from the Clark County District Court, Kelsey Turner, 29, was detained and charged with murder… Read more: Former Playboy model Kelsey Turner enters a guilty plea for murder
- Student loan forgiveness – What student loan borrowers need to knowA federal court in Texas slapped down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness programme Thursday, finding it unlawful. Student loan borrowers are now waiting forever to know if they’ll receive debt relief. The DOJ quickly appealed to the 5th Circuit. This matter must be resolved before the Biden administration can discharge student loans. The Biden… Read more: <strong><a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=Student+loan+forgiveness&date=now+7-d&geo=US">Student loan forgiveness</a> – What student loan borrowers need to know</strong>
- A rising CPI may signal an earlier Fed pause.The October Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report showed hints of easing U.S. inflation. Food and energy costs climbed 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively. The year-over-year inflation rate fell to 7.7%. This is just one month of pricing statistics, but it suggests U.S. inflation may be reducing as prices decline monthly in absolute terms. Still, inflation isn’t… Read more: <strong>A rising CPI may signal an earlier Fed pause.</strong>
- Derek Schmidt concedes to Laura Kelly in Kansas governor’s raceDerek Schmidt’s campaign congratulated Gov. Kelly Wednesday. The campaign argued that while vote totals may still change, there aren’t enough to influence the race’s conclusion. Schmidt congratulated Kelly on her re-election and wished the best for the state in the coming four years. 1:00 p.m. | Kansas Attorney Governor Derek Schmidt or his campaign has… Read more: <strong>Derek Schmidt concedes to Laura Kelly in Kansas governor’s race</strong>
- Yes, Andy Biggs, made a “Hammer” joke about Nancy Pelosi.On election night, a video of Biggs telling the joke was uploaded on Twitter. Rep. Andy Biggs, a Republican from Arizona, made light of the vicious attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, by joking that she was “losing the gavel but finding the hammer” on election night 2022. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona, a Republican,… Read more: Yes, Andy Biggs, made a “Hammer” joke about Nancy Pelosi.
- As Wall Street rallies due to layoffs, Meta shares increase by 7%.Following the company’s announcement that it will let go of more than 11,000 employees, Meta’s shares increased by more than 7% on Wednesday. The layoffs, in the opinion of UBS analysts, are a strong indication that the firm “gets it,” as seen by their positive response to Meta’s statement on Wednesday. The analysts kept their… Read more: <strong>As Wall Street rallies due to layoffs, Meta shares increase by 7%.</strong>
- Voters in Michigan approve Amendment 3 on Abortion RightsUnofficial election night results show that Michigan voters adopted an amendment to include abortion rights in the state constitution after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The right to get an abortion is one of the “basic rights to reproductive freedom” that are established under Proposal 3. Additionally, it safeguards rights to care… Read more: <strong>Voters in Michigan approve Amendment 3 on Abortion Rights</strong>
- A crucial win for the Republican’s in the House of RepresentativesAccording to reports from the Associated Press, Republican Virginia state Senator Jen Kiggans defeated two-term Democratic Representative Elaine Luria on Tuesday evening in one of the most closely contested contests for the United States House of Representatives in the whole country. Why it is significant: • The district that is anchored by Virginia Beach, which… Read more: A crucial win for the Republican’s in the House of Representatives
- Information concerning Adam Zimmer’s death is revealed through a search warrant.According to a search warrant, cops responded to a 911 call reporting a drunken man passed out last week and proceeded to Adam Zimmer’s residence in Mendota Heights. According to a search warrant application made by a Mendota Heights police detective, the former Vikings co-defensive coordinator was discovered dead on Oct. 31 “seated on a… Read more: <strong>Information concerning Adam Zimmer’s death is revealed through a search warrant.</strong>
- Live Election Day 2022: Congress is at StakeUpdates, analysis, and results Vote today! Voters cast their last ballots Tuesday for the House, Senate, governorships, and state legislatures. First meaningful findings anticipated at 7 p.m. ET. Nonpartisan analysts predict Republicans will win the House majority on Tuesday. • Senate: Control remains in doubt, but GOP candidates have made wins in Arizona, New Hampshire,… Read more: <strong>Live Election Day 2022: Congress is at Stake</strong>