White House changes statement against gender surgeries for minors after pressure from Human Rights Campaign and other activists
The Human Rights Campaign said the pressure campaign forced the White House to soften its statements opposing transgender surgery on minors. The Biden administration released the brief statement after it came under fire for reports that Rachel Levin, the transgender assistant secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services, sought to eliminate age recommendations […]
Former California Senator says Biden should get two weeks to prove himself after debate
Former California Sen. Barbara Boxer said President Biden should be given two weeks to prove to the American people that he is fit for the office amid concerns about his status as the top Democratic candidate. in An interview with Los Angeles Times columnist Mark BarabacBoxer said Biden should be given a chance to show […]
8 NYC men busted for dealing drugs, guns next to Yankee Stadium: DA
Eight Bronx men were indicted this week on charges they trafficked drugs and guns to undercover officers and other buyers a block away from Yankee Stadium, prosecutors announced Wednesday. The defendants, including seven suspects from three families, are charged in a 108-count indictment with operating for more than a year from a store and van […]
GM paying $146M in penalties over older vehicles' emissions
General Motors (GM) will pay a $146 million fine after an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that 5.9 million of the company’s vehicles emitted excessive greenhouse gases, the agency said Wednesday. The company also plans to retire greenhouse gas credits equivalent to about 50 million tonnes of emissions. by Environmental […]
Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus to merge in $2.65B deal
Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus have reportedly agreed to a major merger that would combine the nation’s two largest luxury retailers, with Amazon also participating in the deal. Saks parent HBC, which The Washington Post first reported last summer that it was in merger talks with its longtime partner, is buying Neiman Marcus for […]
The South is ranked highest for prospective homebuyers, despite high underwater mortgage rates
San Antonio and Tampa saw the largest increases in housing inventory. (iStock) Today’s home buying market is in the hands of sellers, competition remains fierce, and prices fluctuate. There are some states that are a bit more affordable than others. Zillow recently conducted a survey. Cities in Texas and Florida dominate Zillow’s top 10 best […]
Karine Jean-Pierre Belatedly Remembers to Blame Biden’s Debate Performance on Jet Lag
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Wednesday that jet lag was the cause of President Joe Biden’s panicked debate performance, apologizing for not mentioning it earlier. “I got a lot of questions yesterday about the president’s performance in the debate. He didn’t mention travel, he didn’t mention jet lag, he didn’t mention international travel, […]
Stellantis Temporarily Laying Off 1,600 Auto Workers
Multinational automaker Stellantis will temporarily lay off about 1,600 auto workers at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant outside Detroit, Michigan, after executives cut production. Stellantis executives Announced The company cut production at its Warren plant from two shifts a day to one this month and imposed layoffs, but executives said the layoffs were “to keep […]
Christian Scott allows key homer as Mets blow lead in loss to Nationals
WASHINGTON — Christian Scott’s return to the major leagues fell just short of expectations Wednesday night. Regardless of the outcome, Luis Garcia Jr. was the final batter of the game for the rookie right-hander. Scott hit a sweeper over home plate and the Nationals second baseman smashed it in for a three-run homer. That marked […]
Thugs run over and kill elderly woman after armed robbery attempt on tourist couple outside California mall, police say
An elderly woman Beaten and killed California police say she was killed by a vehicle driven by an armed thug who was trying to rob her and her husband outside an upscale shopping mall in Orange County. According to the Newport Beach Police Department, the incident began around 3:30pm on Tuesday when two men approached […]