Conservatives push McCarthy to spending brink despite impeachment inquiry
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden has done little to quell his troubles in the spending showdown with House conservatives, setting up a potential clash with his right flank that could force the speaker to choose between keeping the government open and keeping his job.
Houston native supports versatile missions while serving at U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron
Ensign Sabrina Briggs, a native of Houston, Texas, supports versatile missions while serving at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3.
A Cut Above: All-New 2024 GMC Acadia is Bigger, Bolder, More Advanced and More Luxurious Than Ever
2024 GMC Acadia sets new standard for premium SUVs; greater versatility, sophisticated interior and exterior design, advanced tech and luxe cabin experience Longer, wider and taller; Acadia brings increased passenger spaciousness, with extended third-row cargo space and increased front-row leg room Cutting-edge technology upgrades include portrait-oriented 15-inch-diagonal infotainment screen, available Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance feature and compatible Google built-in technology Most capable Acadia AT4 ever with lifted ride height, Active Torque Control AWD system and off-road suspension
Legends of the Ball, Inc. Celebrates the Power of Trailblazers and Empowers the Next Generation of Female Athletes
Legends of the Ball, Inc. hosts their Annual Golf Classic to fund scholarships for aspiring female athletes.
Poverty rate jumps in 2022 after end of enhanced child tax credit
The share of Americans, particularly children, in poverty rose significantly last year, in large part because Congress did not renew a Covid-19 pandemic enhancement to the child tax credit, according to Census Bureau data released Tuesday.
See Jason Momoa in the first trailer for ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’
The first trailer for “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is here. The movie is the sequel to the 2018 hit movie, and Jason Momoa returns to the sea as Arthur Curry, King of Atlantis.
TikTok Shop is now open for business
TikTok is officially kicking off its US e-commerce efforts with the launch of TikTok Shop.
Escaped Pennsylvania prisoner now armed with a stolen rifle and ‘extremely dangerous,’ police say
The convicted killer who escaped from an eastern Pennsylvania prison nearly two weeks ago is considered “armed and extremely dangerous” after he stole a rifle from the garage of a local homeowner, who fired several shots at the fugitive as he fled, police said Tuesday.
At least 2,000 dead and 10,000 believed missing in Libya as ‘catastrophic’ flooding breaks dams and sweeps away homes
At least 2,000 people have died and 10,000 are believed missing after Storm Daniel dumped so much rain on Libya’s northeast that two dams collapsed sending water flowing into already inundated areas.
Apple just killed the iPhone Lightning connector. What to do with your old chargers
At long last, Apple is killing its proprietary Lightning port in the iPhone 15 and embracing a charging cable that’s compatible with non-Apple products. That’s one less extra cord cluttering your nightstand. One less thing to forget when packing for a weekend getaway.
Trump faces another 14th Amendment candidacy challenge, this time in Minnesota
A liberal group filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block former President Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot in Minnesota, the second major lawsuit in two weeks that hopes to invoke the 14th Amendment’s arcane “insurrectionist ban.”
Apple unveils the iPhone 15
Apple unveiled its iPhone 15 lineup along with a major update during its September keynote event Tuesday.
5 police officers involved in deadly beating of Tyre Nichols indicted on federal charges
Five Memphis police officers involved in the deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols have been indicted by a federal grand jury, according to court filings.
Hillary Clinton to make her first public return to the White House since Obama administration
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday will make her first public appearance at the White House in more than six years, participating in her first open press event at the executive mansion since former President Donald Trump defeated her in the 2016 election.
The MGM Resorts back online after cybersecurity issue
MGM Resorts has shut down some of its systems as a result of a “cybersecurity issue,” according to a company social media post on Monday.
Drew Barrymore’s show is not the only talk show returning amid strikes
Drew Barrymore has received some push back from the Writers Guild for bringing her daytime talk show back amid the ongoing writers’ strike, but hers in not the only one.
Simona Halep given four-year ban for anti-doping violations, vows to appeal decision and ‘clear my name’
Two-time grand slam champion Simona Halep has been given a four-year ban for anti-doping rule violations, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Tuesday.
Lyft’s new feature lets women and non-binary riders request their driver’s gender
Lyft is introducing a new feature that let’s women and non-binary riders choose a preference to match with drivers of the same gender.
Popular OTC medicines for colds and allergies don’t work, FDA panel says
Phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in many over-the-counter allergy and cold medicines, is ineffective in tablet form, an independent advisory committee to the US Food and Drug Administration unanimously agreed on Tuesday.
Astronaut Frank Rubio sets US record for longest trip in space
Astronaut Frank Rubio has now been in low-Earth orbit for more than 355 days, breaking the record for the longest space mission by a US astronaut.
