Doug Burgum: 5 Things to Know About Trump’s Pick for Interior Secretary
By John Haughey President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 14 nominated out-going North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to be secretary of the interior. Burgum, 68, a wealthy former software executive, has been...
View ArticleRepublicans Sue to Prevent Counting of Undated Ballots in Pennsylvania Senate...
By Sam Dorman Republicans have asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to intervene in the state’s Senate race, alleging that several counties are violating the court’s prior ruling by counting undated...
View ArticleUS Households Must Earn Nearly $108,000 to Afford a Median-Priced Home: Report
By Naveen Athrappully Housing affordability has dropped considerably in major American metros, according to the latest data published by Oxford Economics in a Nov. 11 report, which adds that only about...
View ArticleStocks Sell Off at End of Week on Profit-Taking Ahead of Nvidia Earnings Report
By Panos Mourdoukoutas U.S. stocks ended the week with a sell-off due to profit-taking, rising bond yields, and disappointing earnings from Applied Materials. Worries over Nvidia’s earnings next week...
View ArticleNet-Zero Rollback: How Trump Might Achieve De-regulation Goals
By Kevin Stocklin President-elect Donald Trump won the election on, among other things, pledges to roll back the regulations that were put in place under the Biden administration, particularly those...
View ArticleSouthwest Airlines Plane Hit by Gunfire Before Takeoff at Dallas Airport
By Aldgra Fredly A Southwest Airlines plane was hit by gunfire while preparing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field airport in Texas on Friday night, but no injuries were reported from the incident,...
View ArticleHidden Risks in Refined Wheat Flour: Tips on How to Eat for Better Health
By Jingduan Yang, M.D. Health Viewpoints Many foods are made from refined wheat, and although they are a popular dietary choice, relying on these products long-term may impact our health. Take my...
View ArticleHere’s Why Counting Ballots Takes Longer in California
By Travis Gillmore California elections officials are following new and established state laws and vote tallying processes that some say are extending the time it takes to complete the job of...
View ArticleRFK Jr. Has Taken Aim at These Additives, What Could He Do as HHS Secretary
By Marina Zhang “Americans are being poisoned,” former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeated throughout his campaign. He linked the nation’s poor diet to rising health care costs for...
View ArticleMeet Adam Smith, the Green Beret Behind North Carolina’s ‘Redneck Air Force’
By Samantha Flom SWANNANOA, N.C.—“They’re probably dead.” That was the thought running through Adam Smith’s mind as he raced to find a way to save his 3-year-old daughter and her mother from the...
View ArticleElection Ballots Shed New Light on Cursive Writing Debate
By Aaron Gifford Election workers, attempting to verify ballots in the 2024 presidential election race, ran into difficulties and delays because signatures on mail-in ballots didn’t match those by the...
View ArticleWhy Social Security Retirees Should Mark Nov. 20 on Their Calendars
By Mary Man The Social Security program can be complex to navigate, so it is often helpful for retirees to mark key dates on their calendars, and Nov. 20 is one of the most important ones. The Social...
View ArticleHouse Speaker Leaves Door Open to Recess Appointments for Trump’s Cabinet Picks
By Jack Phillips House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday said he is open to allowing recess appointments of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections outside of the standard Senate...
View ArticleTrump Confirms He’s Prepared to Declare National Emergency to Initiate Mass...
By Jack Phillips President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Nov. 18 that he will declare a nationwide emergency to carry out mass deportations of illegal immigrants, a move he frequently proposed while...
View ArticleChallenger Overtakes Michelle Steel in Congressional Race by 36 Votes
By City News Service SANTA ANA, Calif.—Democratic challenger Derek Tran holds his first lead over Republican Rep. Michelle Steel Sunday in the 45th Congressional District race after trailing by as many...
View ArticleCisco Reports 4th Consecutive Revenue Decline, Looks to AI for Growth Revival
By Panos Mourdoukoutas Cisco Systems is well positioned to capitalize on the opportunity in artificial intelligence (AI) to revive sales growth. That’s according to its chair and CEO, Chuck Robbins, in...
View ArticleThe Link Between Blood Types and Risks of COVID-19, Cancer, and Other Diseases
By Ellen Wan Blood types play a crucial role not only in ensuring safe blood transfusions but also in influencing various health risks. Numerous studies suggest that genetically determined blood types...
View ArticleHow Kind Resilience Ignites Key Brain Regions–and How to Build It
By Sheridan Genrich Resilient people have high activity in brain regions related to good emotional regulation, indicating a possible cause behind the ability to stay calm, thoughtful, and kind. Until...
View ArticleUkraine Has Fired First US-Made ATACMS Missiles Inside Russia, Says Kremlin
By Owen Evans Ukraine has conducted its first strikes inside Russian territory with U.S.-made long-range ATACMS missiles, according to Russia’s Ministry of Defense. On Telegram, Russia’s Ministry of...
View ArticleAG Merrick Garland Urges Prosecutors to Protect DOJ’s Mission After Leaving...
By Jack Phillips Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday urged prosecutors to protect the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) “mission,” in his first remarks since President-elect Donald Trump announced...
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