Date | Title | Description |
18.11.2024 | World looks to G20 in Rio for breakthrough in climate talks | RIO DE JANEIRO: Diplomatic tensions over global warming will take center stage at the G20 summit in Brazil this week.
Heads of state arriving in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (Nov 17) for the G20 summit will spend Monday and Tuesday addressing i... |
17.11.2024 | The Education Battlefield: Trump’s War on Wokeness and Trans Rights | The landscape of American education is shifting. With Donald Trump’s return to power, a new wave of policies threatens to reshape the classroom. His agenda targets what he calls “wokeness” in education, promising to leverage federal funding... |
16.11.2024 | Trump’s Energy Council: A New Era for Fossil Fuels? | The recent appointment of Doug Burgum as the head of a new White House energy council marks a significant shift in U.S. energy policy. Under President Trump, the focus is squarely on fossil fuels, with an eye toward economic growth and job ... |
16.11.2024 | The Ice Cream Conundrum: Ben & Jerry’s vs. Unilever | In the world of ice cream, few brands evoke as much passion as Ben & Jerry’s. Known for its quirky flavors and social activism, the company has carved a niche that transcends mere dessert. But now, a bitter legal battle is unfolding, pi... |
16.11.2024 | The Shifting Sands of U.S. Foreign Policy: Rubio at the Helm | The winds of change are blowing through Washington. With Trump’s recent appointment of Marco Rubio as the Secretary of State, the landscape of U.S. foreign policy, particularly in Latin America, is set to shift dramatically. This is not jus... |
16.11.2024 | Replacing passwords with passkeys for an easier login experience | When you want to log in to your Gmail account, for example, both parts of the code will then communicate directly with each other and give you entry.Do they offer better security?
A passkey won’t work with any website except the one it has ... |
16.11.2024 | Business | Manufacturing already has made a comeback | There were about 12.9 million manufacturing jobs in 2023, slightly more than in 2019. However, the number of manufacturing jobs has declined precipitously since the all-time peak in 1979, when there were 19.4 million of them and they were a... |
15.11.2024 | The Stars and Struggles: A Tale of Two Worlds | In the vast expanse of the universe, two stories unfold. One is a celestial dance of meteors, a spectacle of nature. The other is a grim reality on Earth, where aid struggles to reach those in desperate need. Both narratives, though worlds ... |
15.11.2024 | The Gaetz Gambit: Loyalty, Retribution, and the Future of Justice | The political landscape is shifting like sand beneath our feet. With Donald Trump’s recent nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, the stakes have never been higher. This move is a testament to Trump’s unwavering commitment to lo... |
15.11.2024 | Battling Flames and Accountability: A Tale of Two Crises | Wildfires rage across the United States, while the opioid crisis continues to claim lives. These two issues, though different in nature, share a common thread: the need for transparency and accountability. As firefighters battle blazes on b... |
15.11.2024 | Trump’s Cabinet Picks: A High-Stakes Game of Political Poker | In the political arena, the stakes are high, and the players are bold. Donald Trump, the president-elect, has dealt a hand that could reshape the GOP landscape. His recent nominations, particularly of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General and Mar... |
15.11.2024 | Drones and Deportations: A Tale of Two Cities | In the bustling streets of New York City, a new chapter in policing is unfolding. The NYPD has received the green light to deploy drones remotely in three boroughs: Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Manhattan. This move, part of the "Drone as F... |
15.11.2024 | Grocery Prices and Political Promises: The Trump Dilemma | Food prices are a hot topic. They weigh heavily on the minds of American voters. A recent survey shows that 70% of voters are worried about grocery costs. This concern cuts across demographics. Women and men alike feel the pinch. The rising... |
15.11.2024 | APEC Summit: The Stage for a New Era of US-China Relations | The APEC summit in Peru is more than just a gathering of leaders. It’s a chessboard where global powers maneuver for influence. The stakes are high as President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping meet under a cloud of uncertainty. The backd... |
15.11.2024 | The Stormy Seas of Hegseth's Nomination: Navigating Uncharted Waters in Defense | The nomination of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense has sent ripples through the political landscape. A Fox News personality and staunch supporter of Donald Trump, Hegseth’s selection raises eyebrows and questions. His lack of traditiona... |
15.11.2024 | Trump’s Health Secretary Pick: A Controversial Choice in a Polarized Era | In a move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his Secretary of Health and Human Services. This decision, announced during a recent event at Mar-a-Lago, is emblematic of ... |
15.11.2024 | The Musk-Trump Efficiency Panel: A New Era of Government Streamlining? | In the world of politics, few names spark as much intrigue as Elon Musk. The billionaire entrepreneur, known for his ventures in electric vehicles and space exploration, is now stepping into the political arena. President-elect Donald Trump... |
15.11.2024 | CU Buffs: Rising Above Adversity in a Hostile Arena | The Colorado Buffaloes are no strangers to adversity. Under the guidance of head coach Deion Sanders, they have become a team that thrives in the face of challenges. Their recent victory against Texas Tech is a testament to their resilience... |
15.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary | At a news conference this past August, Trump was asked if he’d have regular press briefings in his new administration. He told reporters, “I will give you total access and you’ll have a lot of press briefings and you’ll have, uh, from me.”
... |
15.11.2024 | National Politics | As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State | Among the names being floated for Rubio’s seat: DeSantis himself.
“I’m not familiar with anything that prevents him from naming himself,” said Tallahassee-based elections lawyer Ron Meyer, “other than hubris, I suppose.”
DeSantis’ term as g... |
15.11.2024 | Trump meets with Argentina’s president, the first foreign leader he’s met with since election | Trump also spoke to the gala crowd, congratulating Milei “for the job you’ve done for Argentina” and saying it was an “honor” to have Argentina’s president at his club.
“The job you’ve done is incredible. Make Argentina Great Again, you kno... |
15.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’ | As the AP reported in an investigation published last month, more than 480 people with a military background were accused of ideologically driven extremist crimes from 2017 through 2023, including the more than 230 arrested in connection wi... |
15.11.2024 | Полиции Нью-Йорка разрешили запускать беспилотники удалённо в трёх районах города | Полицейское управление Нью-Йорка (NYPD) получило разрешение Федерального управления гражданской авиации США (FAA) на дистанционное использование беспилотников для реагирования на сообщения об ограблениях и стрельбе. Дроны под управлением оф... |
15.11.2024 | Politics | In Lakewood speech, Pence warns of “populists,” says he congratulated Trump | On Jan. 6, 2021, Pence came “dangerously close” to rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol, shortly after Trump told a crowd that he hoped Pence would support his illegitimate attempts to remain in the White House. Pence said Friday that he wa... |
15.11.2024 | Business | Hundreds of hospitality workers are on strike at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip | “I’m ready to go for as long as I need to, and I’m pretty sure that’s how everyone else is feeling too,” he said.
The union pays striking workers $500 per week for picketing shifts for at least five days.
Virgin Hotels said in a statement t... |
15.11.2024 | Ben & Jerry’s lawsuit accuses parent company of censorship over Gaza | Unilever then announced in July 2022 that it was selling its interest in the Vermont ice cream maker to its Israeli licensee, which would market Ben & Jerry’s products with Hebrew and Arabic labels in east Jerusalem and the occupied Wes... |
15.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump’s pick to lead Defense Department was accused of sexual assault in 2017 | The person who reported the assault — whose name, age and sex were not released — had bruises on the right thigh. No weapons were involved in the encounter, the person told police. The incident occurred sometime between 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 7... |
15.11.2024 | Bookmarks | SpaceX aims for rapid-fire Starship launches in 2025 | SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster lands during SpaceX Starship’s fifth flight test, in Boca Chica, Texas. Kaylee Greenlee Bea/Reuters
These are the articles, videos and more that caught the attention of TechCentral’s editorial team in the past 2... |
15.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump names Interior-designee Doug Burgum to head new White House council on energy | Trump, who has called oil “liquid gold,” said oil and natural gas, along with minerals such as lithium and copper, should be exploited to the maximum extent possible. “We will “DRILL BABY DRILL,” expand ALL forms of Energy production to gro... |
15.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump wants to end ‘wokeness’ in education. He has vowed to use federal money as leverage | He said it would be done through executive action, though even some of his supporters say he lacks the authority to make such swift and sweeping changes.
Trump’s opponents say his vision of America’s schools is warped by politics — that the... |
15.11.2024 | Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend | Still, the post-pandemic inflation spike has left prices about 20% higher than they were three years ago and dimmed Americans’ outlook on the economy. That was a key reason why Donald Trump was able to capitalize on public discontent with t... |
15.11.2024 | News | What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do | What can walking do for you?
Walking can help meet the U.S. surgeon general’s recommendation that adults get at least 2 1/2 hours of moderate-intensity physical activity every week. This helps lower the risk of heart disease, high blood pre... |
15.11.2024 | National Politics | Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far | Rubio, 53, is a noted hawk on China, Cuba and Iran, and was a finalist to be Trump’s running mate on the Republican ticket last summer. Rubio is the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and a member of the Senate Foreign Relat... |
15.11.2024 | Things to do | Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 wins album of the year at the 2024 Latin Grammys | The first award of the night was given out shortly thereafter: best contemporary Música Mexicana album to Carín León for his “Boca Chueca, Vol. 1.” Then Joe Jonas and Ela Taubert teamed up for a bilingual take on her viral hit, “¿Cómo Pasó?... |
15.11.2024 | Things to do | Ringo goes country, again. The ex-Beatle mixes peace and love with twang and heartache on new album | Ringo Starr poses for a portrait in West Hollywood, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Starr — even his stage name has cowboy vibes — had a star turn with the Beatles in 1965 when he sang the Buck Owens’ honky-tonk clas... |
15.11.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | Aprons can evoke memories and spark inspiration for the Thanksgiving cook | There’s something empowering about cooking with an apron on; it says you are Creating a Meal. EllynAnne Geisel, a self-described “apron archaeologist,” likens these pieces of cloth to “domestic armor.”
“Aprons don’t hold us back — they take... |
15.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump’s pick of Rubio as America’s top diplomat could reshape US policy in Latin America | “Typically, Latin America policy is left to junior officers,” said Christopher Sabatini, a research fellow at Chatham House in London. “But Rubio’s reflexes are firmly focused on the region. He’ll be paying attention, and governments are go... |
15.11.2024 | National Politics | Speaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators | The bipartisan Ethics panel is under enormous pressure as it weighs what to do about its years-long probe into sexual misconduct and other allegations against Gaetz, who resigned from Congress on Wednesday after Trump announced him as his n... |
15.11.2024 | Buffzone | Football: Rolling CU Buffs host reeling Utah | Game at a Glance
Matchup: Colorado Buffaloes vs. Utah Utes
Kickoff: 10 a.m. MT
Where: Folsom Field in Boulder
Capacity: 50,183 (Grass)
TV: Fox
Radio: KOA (850 AM)
Odds: Colorado by 13
Series: Utah leads 35-32-3
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15.11.2024 | New Hampshire shelter faces enor-mouse problem after man surrenders nearly 1,000 rodents | Part of the shelter’s cat pavilion has been turned into a mouse hospital and hotel, with dozens of containers lined up on the floor, resting atop multiple tables and stacked on shelves. Just logging each mouse into the shelter’s database is... |
15.11.2024 | National Politics | The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House | Here are some of the moves the Biden administration is taking now:Getting infrastructure spending out the door
Biden administration officials hope that projects funded under the $1 trillion infrastructure law and $375 billion climate law wi... |
15.11.2024 | The daughters of Malcolm X sue CIA, FBI and NYPD over civil rights leader’s assassination | Three men were convicted of crimes in the death but two of them were exonerated in 2021 after investigators took a fresh look at the case and concluded some evidence was shaky and authorities had held back some information.
In the lawsuit, ... |
15.11.2024 | National Politics | Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setback | Activists fear the movement will grow, with the Trump administration taking power as many Americans question the trans-rights agenda. Overall, 55% of voters — and 85% of Trump backers — said support for transgender rights in government and ... |
15.11.2024 | National Politics | What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet? | During the nation’s early history, Congress would take months-long breaks from Washington, and presidents could use recess appointments to avoid having an important job go unfilled. But more recently, the process of recess appointments has ... |
14.11.2024 | The Evolving Landscape of Public Health: COVID-19 Tests and STD Trends | Public health is a shifting terrain. New challenges emerge, while old ones resurface. Recently, two significant health topics have captured attention: the FDA's guidance on expired COVID-19 tests and the changing dynamics of sexually transm... |
14.11.2024 | The Allure of Acqualina: A Luxurious Escape in Miami | Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Sunny Isles Beach, Acqualina Resort & Residences stands as a beacon of luxury. This Mediterranean-inspired haven is more than just a resort; it’s an experience, a retreat, a slice of paradise. Imag... |
14.11.2024 | 2 Israeli airstrikes hit Syria’s capital and a suburb, killing 15 people, Syrian state media says | The military “will continue to operate against the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization wherever necessary,” it said.
Israel’s retaliation to the Oct. 7 attack and the ensuing Israel-Hamas war has spilled into the wider region, affecting Le... |
14.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations | Two months before Trump even takes office, he is already challenging those congressional Republicans to defy him as he nominates potentially controversial figures to his Cabinet — including Gaetz, former Democratic House Rep. Tulsi Gabbard ... |
14.11.2024 | US ambassador says Mexico ‘closed the doors’ on security cooperation and denies its violence problem | “There is a pile of various bodies, with what we have found we have identified five bodies, but some are in pieces, they have been dismembered, there are mentions of seven,” said Mérida.
Sinaloa’s embattled governor, Ruben Rocha, seemed to ... |
14.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response | “There are just a number of issues where we’re out of touch,” Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat said in an interview, days after he set off recriminations within his party for saying he didn’t want his daughters playing i... |
14.11.2024 | The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes | Here’s what to know about the Leonids and other meteor showers.What is a meteor shower?
Multiple meteor showers occur annually and you don’t need special equipment to see them.
Most meteor showers originate from the debris of comets. The so... |
14.11.2024 | Ukrainian soldiers focus on keeping Russian advances at bay and brace for storm to come from US | Show Caption
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Russia is increasingly hitting the Kharkiv region with unstoppable, building-leveling glide bombs and swarms of drones and chipping away at territory there. Its troops are advancing in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia... |
14.11.2024 | National Politics | Top Federal Reserve official defends central bank’s independence in wake of Trump win | Trump said during the campaign that he would let Powell complete his term in May 2026. But in Chicago he also said, “I have the right to say I think you should go up or down a little bit.”Related Articles
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14.11.2024 | National Politics | Elon Musk says he and Trump have ‘mandate to delete’ regulations. Ethics laws could limit Musk role | Trump has said Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency,” or DOGE, — a joke name that references the cryptocurrency Dogecoin and appeals to Musk’s sense of humor.
“We fi... |
14.11.2024 | National Politics | Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year | Johnson said Trump tipped him off early Wednesday that he would be tapping another House Republican for his administration — Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, as attorney general — reducing Johnson’s slim numbers in the new year. Gaetz submitted ... |
14.11.2024 | National Politics | Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they can | According to the United States Courts website, 17 pending judicial nominees have advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, eight are waiting for votes from the committee and six are waiting for committee hearings. The White House anno... |
14.11.2024 | Republicans Win House Majority, Completing Trifecta in 2024 Election That Saw Donald Trump Win Second Term
Web3 Games Funding Stabilizing at $1B in 2024 | The Republican Party will keep the U.S. House of Representatives for the next two years, raising hopes for comprehensive crypto legislation in the next Congress and securing a Republican trifecta for at least the next two years.
Republicans... |
14.11.2024 | National Politics | Food prices worried most voters, but Trump’s plans likely won’t lower their grocery bills | Supermarket sticker shock nevertheless weighed on the U.S. electorate. About 7 in 10 voters — including 70% of women and 63% of men — said they were very concerned about the cost of food and groceries, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of ... |
14.11.2024 | National Politics | Gaetz pick shows value Trump places on loyalty — and retribution — as he returns to Washington | The rhetoric from Trump reflects an about-face in approach from President Joe Biden, who has repeatedly taken a hands-off approach from the Justice Department even while facing a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified... |
14.11.2024 | Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on a recall | Under the order, an independent third party will oversee the automaker’s recall performance obligations for at least three years, and Ford has to cooperate with the monitor.
Ford also has to review all recalls over the last three years to m... |
14.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for Secretary of State | Trump announced the decision in a post in his Truth Social network, saying Gaetz would “root out the systemic corruption at DOJ, and return the Department to its true mission of fighting Crime, and upholding our Democracy and Constitution.”... |
14.11.2024 | Travel | Airbnb users to play gladiators in Rome’s Colosseum, sparking mixed reactions over $1.5 million deal | Russo characterized the sponsorship arrangement as one of the many such deals to help finance projects at the park.
The Italian fashion brand Tod’s, for example, has funded a multimillion renovation of the Roman monument, including a cleani... |
14.11.2024 | National Politics | Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government | When he returns to the White House, Trump will be working with a Republican Party that has been completely transformed by his “Make America Great Again” movement and a Supreme Court dominated by conservative justices, including three that h... |
14.11.2024 | New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions | Simpler language and no distractions
The new rules, which cover both TV and radio, instruct drugmakers to use simple, consumer-friendly language when describing their drugs, without medical jargon, distracting visuals or audio effects. A 20... |
14.11.2024 | Suicides in the US military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend | Overall, there were 523 reported suicides in 2023, compared with 493 in 2022. The number of active-duty troops who died by suicide increased to 363 from 331.
Officials have said that due to the decreasing size of the active-duty force in re... |
14.11.2024 | Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures | But the Fed’s steps after that are much less clear. In September, the central bank’s officials collectively signaled that they envisioned cutting their key rate four times in 2025. Wall Street traders, though, now expect just two Fed rate r... |
14.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump chooses anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary | He and the president-elect have since become good friends. The two campaigned together extensively during the race’s final stretch, and Trump had made clear he intended to give Kennedy a major role overseeing public health as part of a camp... |
14.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump’s mainstream picks for top foreign policy posts could reassure allies — and worry China | FILE – Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill, July 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)
Rubio and Waltz stand in contrast to some other national security selections. Trump named Pete Hegseth, ... |
14.11.2024 | Only 8 monkeys remain free after more than a week outside a South Carolina compound | Alpha Genesis has said that efforts to recover all the monkeys will continue for as long as it takes at its compound about a mile (1.6 kilometers) from downtown Yemassee and about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of Savannah, Georgia.
The... |
14.11.2024 | 1 million migrants in the US rely on temporary protections that Trump could target | “My only hope was TPS,” Hidalgo said. “My worry, for example, is that after everything I suffered with my son so that I could make it to this country, that they send me back again.”
Venezuelans along with Haitians and Salvadorans are the la... |
13.11.2024 | UnitedHealth's Amedisys Acquisition Faces Legal Storm | The healthcare landscape is shifting. The U.S. Justice Department is poised to block UnitedHealth Group's $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys. This legal battle is more than just a corporate tussle; it’s a clash of titans in the healthcare... |
13.11.2024 | The New Face of Trump’s White House: Susie Wiles and the Cabinet Shuffle | In the whirlwind of American politics, few figures stand out like Susie Wiles. Appointed as Donald Trump’s new White House chief of staff, she embodies a blend of resilience and strategy. Her journey is a tale of ambition, rivalry, and the ... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump’s economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates | Trump says he wants to impose tariffs on foreign goods, lower tax rates and lighten regulations, policies that could rev up the economy, but also fuel inflation and increase U.S. government debt — and, say some economists, lead to higher in... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump makes a victor’s return to Washington to meet with Biden and GOP lawmakers | President-elect Donald Trump’s airplane, with Trump aboard, arrives, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President-elect Donald Trump’s airplane, with Trump aboard, arrives, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024,... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump’s defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience | The 44-year-old Hegseth, a staunch conservative who embraces Trump’s “America First” policies, has pushed for making the military more lethal. During an interview on “The Shawn Ryan Show” podcast, he said allowing women to serve in combat h... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | Pennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigation | ”It is an infinitesimal number, compared to the overall vote totals,” said Jeff Greenberg, a former Mercer County elections director.
Meanwhile, McCormick was in Washington this week, attending Senate orientation and caucus meetings to pick... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump’s pick for Homeland Security secretary | After becoming governor, Noem started working closely with Corey Lewandowski, Trump’s 2016 campaign manager. Then, during the pandemic, she rose to prominence in conservative circles for resisting most government regulations to slow the spr... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | Special counsel Smith asks court to pause appeal seeking to revive Trump’s classified documents case | The judge overseeing the federal case in Washington accusing Trump of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election canceled all upcoming deadlines in the case last week after Smith’s team made a similar request.
Smith is expected to leave his p... |
13.11.2024 | Kentucky man suspected of stealing Nancy Pelosi’s laptop during Capitol riot | Slinker is one of over 1,500 people charged with federal crimes stemming from the Capitol riot. Many of them have asked for their cases to be paused after last week’s presidential election. The Justice Department has continued to arrest and... |
13.11.2024 | Protests erupt in Paris over pro-Israel gala organized by far-right figures | The French Foreign Ministry called Smotrich’s remarks “contrary to international law” and counterproductive to efforts to reduce regional tensions.
“France reiterates its commitment to the implementation of the two-state solution, with Isra... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | As the transition unfolds, Trump eyes one of his favorite targets: US intelligence | Former and current intelligence officials also are watching for clues indicating whether Trump will use U.S. intelligence to inform foreign policy and national security decisions or whether he will realize the fears of critics, who worry he... |
13.11.2024 | Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says | Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with a sophisticated combination of missiles and drones for the first time in 73 days on Wednesday. That came a day after the Pentagon said most of the North Korean troops sent to help Moscow’s war... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | Matt Gaetz once faced a sex trafficking investigation by the Justice Department he could now lead | It’s unlikely Gaetz would be confirmed in time to oversee special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two federal indictments against Trump that are both expected to wind down before the incoming president takes office. Smith is expected to lea... |
13.11.2024 | Birth control and abortion pill requests have surged since Trump won the election | Alfonso said his patients want to replace still-effective IUDs and “restart” the 3-to-12-year clock on them before the inauguration. He also said the women are particularly concerned about IUDs, which have been attacked by abortion opponent... |
13.11.2024 | Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people seek alternatives to X | Bluesky has referenced its competitive relationship to X through tongue-in-cheeks comments, including an Election Day post on X referencing Musk watching voting results come in with President-elect Donald Trump.
“I can guarantee that no Blu... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump builds out foreign policy team with picks of Hegseth for Pentagon, Ratcliffe for CIA | Hegseth is also the author of “The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free,” published earlier this year, and has been outspoken about rooting out what he has called “woke-ness” in the military.
The book, according ... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | What to know about John Ratcliffe, Trump’s pick for CIA director | He also faced criticism for declassifying Russian intelligence alleging damaging information about Democrats from the 2016 election even while acknowledging that it was unverified. Democrats decried the move as a partisan stunt that politic... |
13.11.2024 | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren Rises Into Role Where Crypto Sector Won't Shake Her
Web3 Games Funding Stabilizing at $1B in 2024 | Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of the chief U.S. critics of the crypto industry, confirmed she'd be taking the role as the most senior Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee.
That panel will be responsible for handling crypto legislation i... |
13.11.2024 | Bull doge! Dogecoin soars as Trump announces a government efficiency group nicknamed DOGE | How much has dogecoin climbed?
One dogecoin — which is pronounced dohj-coin — was worth less than 16 cents just before Election Day. It’s since more than doubled to roughly 41.5 cents, as of midday Wednesday, according to CoinDesk.Why is it... |
13.11.2024 | Amazon launches an online discount storefront to better compete with Shein and Temu | Amazon’s new storefront, which is only available on its shopping app and mobile website, features unbranded products, such a phone case and a hairbrush that cost $2.99, and a sleeveless dress that retails for $14.99. The company is seeking ... |
13.11.2024 | Biden and Xi will meet in Peru as US-China relations tested again by Trump’s return | Washington and Beijing have long had deep differences on the support China has given to Russia during its war in Ukraine, human rights issues, technology and Taiwan, the self-ruled democracy that Beijing claims as its own. A second Trump ad... |
13.11.2024 | Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals ‘broad and significant’ spying effort, FBI says | In September, the FBI announced that it had disrupted a vast Chinese hacking operation known as Flax Typhoon that involved the installation of malicious software on more than 200,000 consumer devices, including cameras, video recorders and ... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to serve as defense secretary | Records show that the lawsuit was discontinued in 2019, and Brandon Cotter, Prosperie’s attorney, said in an email Wednesday that “The parties have resolved the matter and will make no further comment.” Prosperie did not immediately return ... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | What happens to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go | Wait until Trump leaves office
If Merchan wants to preserve the verdict without disrupting Trump’s presidency, he could opt to delay sentencing until the president-elect leaves office in 2029.
Trump would be 82 at the end of his second term... |
13.11.2024 | Senate Republicans are gathering behind closed doors to pick a new majority leader | Who senators choose, and whether Trump ultimately endorses a candidate in the final hours, could set the tone for Trump’s attempts to assert control over the legislative branch in his second presidency. His relationship with McConnell was s... |
13.11.2024 | Why is only limited aid getting to Palestinians inside Gaza? | “Even though we have provided all the evidence that there is a risk of famine … still the U.S. miraculously finds Israel not violating the humanitarian aid law.”
Israel, which controls all crossings into Gaza, says it is committed to delive... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | Democratic state leaders prepare for a tougher time countering Trump in his second term | The Democratic governors of Colorado and Illinois announced a nationwide effort Wednesday that they’re calling Governors Safeguarding Democracy.
Here’s a look at how states worked against Trump policies last time and how it might go in his ... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | What to know about Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick to serve as attorney general | The committee announced that it was no longer reviewing four other allegations involving the congressman, including that he shared inappropriate images or videos with colleagues on the House floor or that he accepted a bribe or converted ca... |
13.11.2024 | Judge sets date for 9/11 defendants to enter pleas, deepening battle over court’s independence | Within days, Austin issued an order throwing out the deals, saying the gravity of the 9/11 attacks meant any decision on waiving the possibility of execution for the defendants should be made by him.
Defense attorneys argued that Austin had... |
13.11.2024 | National Politics | As US Catholic bishops meet, Trump looms over their work on abortion and immigration | His anti-abortion rhetoric has been mixed: While Trump has taken credit for the end of federal abortion rights, he has waffled on the concept of a national abortion ban and said abortion policies should be left to the states to decide.
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