Trump picks former Georgia congressman for VA secretary
President-elect Trump has announced that he will nominate former Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.), an Air Force Reserve chaplain, to be the next Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Collins, a lawyer by trade who served in Congress from 2013 to 2021, is an ardent supporter of Trump and was one of the House's biggest […]
Donald Trump whines that Fox News isn’t pro-Trump enough
Charlie Sykes, MSNBC Columnist and Contributor, Mara Gay, New York Times Editorial Board Member and Rev. Al Sharpton … source
The Fed is Compromised — More Than 90% of Federal Reserve Employee Political Donations Go to Democrats
Breitbart News economics editor John Carney told Fox Business Network's “Kudlow” on Friday that more than 90% of Federal Reserve staff's political contributions go to Democrats. Host Larry Kudlow said, “As you write this, I didn't know that 91% of the Federal Reserve's donations go to Democrats.” It's an outrageous story, but you're saying it […]
Israel’s national anthem booed, scuffles break out during soccer match in France: report
Some fans booed during the Israeli national anthem at the Stade de France, and a minor altercation broke out during Thursday's UEFA Nations League match between the two countries. When Maccabi Tel Aviv played Ajax last week, security was stepped up and police were deployed before the match after Israeli supporters were attacked in Amsterdam. […]
Wind power: CSIRO asks Australians to chart their farts for research | Australia news
Australians are being asked to record their smelly, loud, prolonged or silent farts for science. The CSIRO wants to collect data from tens of thousands of people, including the frequency, odor, volume and duration of flatulence, to help researchers better understand the country's gut health. Nutritionist Megan Lebri said that while some people find farting […]
Walking more could add as much as 11 years to your life, study says. Here’s how
Everyone has a different relationship with exercise. You might be a fitness junkie, hitting the gym five days a week or training for a marathon to push your body’s limits. But for most Americans, physical activity takes a backseat to everything else going on in life. Only 26% of men, 19% of women, and 20% […]
EUR/USD taps 1.05 for the first time in over a year – FXStreet
EUR/USD continues to decline as the euro depreciates. Textile prices hit a 57-week low as the US dollar continued to rise. Friday's U.S. retail sales conclude the economic calendar. EUR/USD briefly tested a year-to-date low on Thursday, breaking above the 1.0500 handle for the first time in 54 weeks. The lack of meaningful data from […]
NFL playoff picture: Eagles make statement in NFC with win over Commanders
The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles opened Week 11 of the NFL. With only a half-game difference between the two teams, this was supposed to be an influential game not only in the NFC East race but also in the Wild Card race. The Eagles practiced and wore down the managers on both sides of […]
Rays Get Set Up With An Absolutely Horrendous Situation After Hurricane Milton Destroys Tropicana Field
The Tampa Bay Rays are doing some very dirty things… After Hurricane Milton blew the roof off Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays… 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field, the spring training home of the New York Yankees. (Related: Rays face not one, but two big problems after Hurricane Milton blows off Tropicana Field's roof) Steinbrenner […]
NYC’s new $9 congestion pricing toll — everything you need need to know
New York state is about to start charging drivers a new $9 toll when entering midtown Manhattan. Gov. Cathy Hochul moved to reinstate the controversial congestion pricing plan, arguing it would help fund MTA upgrades and reduce congestion and pollution on city streets. Hochul abruptly suspended the program just before it took effect in June […]