By Matthew Lysiak Christmas tree prices have hit record highs this year in another financial blow to cash-crunched consumers this holiday season, according to industry experts. The average price of a Christmas tree has surged 10 percent from the past year, with shoppers likely to spend on average between $80 and $100, according to the […]
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26 Lawmakers Will Not Be Seeking Reelection in 2024—Here’s the List
By Naveen Athrappully Several lawmakers from the GOP and Democratic parties will not be running for reelection in the 2024 race, with most retiring and a few vying for governmental posts besides the House and Senate. In total, 26 lawmakers have announced that this will be their last term, out of which 19 are members of the […]
Election Offices Across US Get Voter Envelopes Laced With Fentanyl: Officials
By Jack Phillips Suspicious letters have been reported at election offices in multiple states this week, and officials said that fentanyl was found in several of them. In Washington state, election offices in King, Pierce, Spokane, and Skagit counties were evacuated as workers counted ballots during the Tuesday election, the secretary of state’s office said […]
Is Gavin Newsom Running a Shadow Presidential Campaign
By Nathan Worcester His vetoes, his foreign trips, his upcoming debate with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: It all adds up to something like a shadow presidential campaign by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. It’s hard to predict how Mr. Newsom might pull it off, at least during this cycle—he has remained a steadfast supporter of incumbent President Joe […]
Israel at War After Unprecedented Hamas Attack: What to Know
By Joseph Lord Israel is officially at war after a surprise attack by Hamas this weekend. Israel has, since its creation by a United Nations declaration in 1947 and declaration of statehood in 1948, faced constant tension and conflict with its Arab neighbors on all sides, going to war with one or all bordering nations […]
US Government, States File Lawsuit Against Amazon for Monopolistic Practices
By Naveen Athrappully The U.S. government, along with 17 states, is suing e-commerce behemoth Amazon for maintaining an alleged monopoly which they claim has resulted in lower product quality and inflated prices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), on behalf of the government, alleges that Amazon’s initiatives prevent rivals as well as sellers on its platform […]
FDA Alert: Fruit With Potentially Deadly Bacteria Recalled in a Dozen States
By Jack Phillips Green organic kiwifruit is now under recall in 14 states due to a potentially deadly listeria contamination, according to an announcement posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. David Oppenheimer and Company said it is voluntarily recalling some of its clamshell packages of kiwi after testing found Listeria monocytogenes in some of […]
Berkshire Posts Record Operating Profit, $35.9 Billion of Net Income
By Reuters Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday posted its highest ever quarterly operating profit, while gains from stock holdings helped the conglomerate led by billionaire Warren Buffett swing to a nearly $36 billion overall profit. Rising interest rates, and better results at the Geico car insurer, allowed Berkshire’s insurance businesses to generate more money in the […]
CDC Alert: People and Animals Are Increasingly Getting Ill From Toxic Algae
By Jack Phillips A report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more people and animals are getting sick from toxic algae that forms in bodies of water across the United States. The report found that some animals—but no people—have died from the effects of toxic algae. Some 16 states […]
Biden Transportation Department Grants $1.7 Billion for Electric and Low-Emission Buses in 46 US States and Territories
By Ryan Morgan The U.S. Department of Transport (DOT) is awarding grants for new electric and low-emission buses in 46 U.S. states and territories for a total of about $1.7 billion. Funding for these zero- and low-emission buses comes through the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA); a $1.2 trillion bill that includes funding […]
Intelligence Agencies Buying Vast Amounts of Sensitive Data on Americans
By Tom Ozimek A newly released report shows that U.S. intelligence and spy agencies have bought and stored vast amounts of information on Americans—including location, smartphone, and web browsing data—with a risk posed to their privacy and even safety. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) declassified the report and released it on June […]
US Reinforces Status as a ‘Pacific Power’ After Interception by Chinese Warships
By Jenny Li News Analysis Amidst threats of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, a Chinese naval ship just intercepted a U.S. Navy ship in the Taiwan Strait, demonstrating the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) attempt to drive the United States out of Asia. However, the United States reacted strongly stating that it will firmly maintain a […]