Republicans shift to plan B to prevent shutdown
House Republicans, in their desperate attempt to avert a government shutdown, have reversed course and are considering a three-month stopgap spending bill instead of a six-month extension, but have dropped their demand for stricter voting rules as part of the bill. Top budget officials have already begun bipartisan talks in both chambers, and senior lawmakers […]
‘We can’t let them make 25 and 30%’
Former President Donald Trump proposed limiting annual interest rates on credit cards to a maximum of 10 percent during a campaign rally on Long Island on Wednesday night, but banking groups pushed back against the idea as a Republican version of the “price controls” widely criticized by Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. “I'm going to put […]
Italian Police Smash Fake Retro Video Game Ring Valued at Almost $55 Million
Italian authorities have dealt a major blow to criminals trafficking in fake retro video games, seizing counterfeit vintage consoles and games with an estimated value of around $55.5 million (€50 million). BBC News Reports Italian police have announced the seizure of a huge amount of counterfeit retro game consoles and titles as part of a […]
Poll Shows Trump Winning White House Without North Carolina
According to an Emerson College/Nexstar Media poll, if the presidential election were held today, former President Donald Trump would have an advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris in four key battleground states, which would lead to an Electoral College victory. A poll released Thursday showed Trump ahead of Harris in Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, […]
Steelers ‘very encouraged’ by Justin Fields with Russell Wilson still limited
Justin Fields impressed the Steelers coaching staff through two weeks. Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Arthur Smith spoke about Fields' performance as the team's starting quarterback in place of the injured Russell Wilson this week. “What's been really encouraging to me is his pocket presence. The pocket gets dirty and he's still standing there. He's throwing some […]
Secret Service allegedly drags feet on first Trump assassination attempt info — lawsuit holds feet to fire
The America First Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit Thursday afternoon against the U.S. Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security, accusing them of “illegally concealing government records” by delaying Freedom of Information Act requests it filed in July and August following the first assassination attempt against Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump. […]
Kumar Rocker emerging as a potential Mets regret
The Mets drafted Kumar Rocker 10th overall in 2021, but didn't sign him after a doctor reviewed his physical and noted issues with his shoulder and elbow (though Rocker's doctor said he was fine). Rocker has since required surgery on both his shoulder and elbow, but is emerging as a potential star for the Rangers. […]
Teamsters president torches Ocasio-Cortez after she reacts furiously to union refusal to endorse Harris
Democratic Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was furious that the International Federation of Trucking Associations had refused to endorse the Democratic candidate, and the union's president was quick to fire back. The political world was shaken on Wednesday when the International Truck Drivers union, which has supported Democrats for decades, said it would not endorse any […]
Class-action settlement or lefty scam?
Have you received a letter saying you may be entitled to compensation? I'll get a lot. One person claimed that my union (which New York State forced me to join) may have cheated me on health insurance. I didn't think so, but I filled out the paperwork. I received a check for $557. wonderful! Except… […]
Michael Madsen files for divorce from estranged wife, says she drove son to suicide
This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Michael Madsen filed for divorce on Wednesday, accusing his estranged wife of driving their son to suicide. Madsen, 66, cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the separation, but included […]