Biden’s potential menthol ban pits politics against public health
Anti-tobacco advocates are increasingly worried that a divided White House will bow to tobacco. political pressure Amid concerns of a backlash from black voters ahead of the 2024 election, the government has reversed its plan to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes, citing opposition from the tobacco industry. The tobacco industry has long been under […]
Georgia Gov. calls Fani Willis accusations ‘deeply troubling’
Georgia's governor told the Post on Friday that accusations of misconduct by the district attorney prosecuting Trump's election interference case in the state are “very disturbing.” A spokesperson for Gov. Brian Kemp also announced that Fulton County Prosecutor Fani Willis is investigating a special committee investigation into her alleged “inappropriate” relationship with Nathan Wade, whom […]
BlackRock makes huge bet with $12.5B deal for Global Infrastructure Partners
BlackRock on Friday announced a $12.5 billion acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners in a major bet on alternative assets and announced a management shakeup. The deal includes $3 billion in cash and 12 million BlackRock shares, and will put the asset management giant at the center of investments in port, power and digital infrastructure projects […]
New Yorker Helps Catch Alleged Porch Pirate Fleeing Officers
On January 3, a citizen helped apprehend a suspected porch pirate in Yonkers, New York, and law enforcement thanked him for his assistance. The suspect, 27-year-old Francisco Jose Edel Mateo, was attempting to run from police when a city worker tackled him, catching him by surprise. new york post report Monday. “Edel Mateo wanted to […]
Massachusetts Gov. Cutting Firefighter Funds, Offering Financial Aid to Illegals
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) announced $375 million in budget cuts, including cuts to funding for firefighters, while also rolling out college financial aid for undocumented immigrants. Mr. Healy said this week that his office would consider hundreds of job cuts. millions of An additional $500 will be added from the state budget to make […]
Rep. Pat Ryan angry over NFL’s $110M Peacock-exclusive playoff game
The NFL's decision to broadcast the Chiefs-Dolphins wild-card game exclusively on Peacock (requiring viewers to pay a subscription fee) received further backlash before the game, with Rep. Pat Ryan (N.Y.) writing a letter. He slammed the NFL and NBC. Addressed to Commissioner Roger Goodell and NBC Sports President Rick Cordella.. “It's a disgrace,” Ryan wrote […]
Rand Paul issues anti-endorsement of Nikki Haley
Some Republicans are supporting presidential primary candidates, but Republican Sen. Rand Paul (Kentucky) has expressed strong opposition to Nikki Haley's candidacy, saying he is “#NeverNikki” , and made statements that could be considered anti-supportive. in video, Paul said there's “a lot to like” about former President Donald Trump. The senator also said he is a […]
Bills plea for snow shovelers ahead of playoff game, winter storm
The Bills want their fans to be able to literally make a difference on the field. buffalo We are recruiting snow shovels The move is to help prepare Highmark Stadium for Sunday's wild-card playoff game between the Bills and Steelers as a winter storm approaches Western New York. Bill's has partnered with American cleaning company […]
GOP presidential candidate suing to try and knock Trump off ballot accused of filing fraudulent tax returns
The man who has filed lawsuits in dozens of states in a previously futile attempt to knock former President Donald Trump out of the primary election is now accused of filing false tax returns for financial gain. accused. On Wednesday, statement The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas announced that John […]
Priscilla Presley, Riley Keough remember Lisa Marie one year after her death
Lisa Marie Presley is being remembered by her family one year after her sudden death from cardiac arrest. Her mother, Priscilla Presley, Respected her memories of X (formerly Twitter) found “comfort” in the idea of reuniting with his father, Elvis Presley. “Today is a very solemn day,” the 78-year-old patriarch began. “It's been a year […]