‘Fuming’ Travis Kelce image fueling NYC’s ‘anti-car’ agenda
Some government agencies in New York City are using a viral image of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce screaming at head coach Andy Reid during the Super Bowl to advance their policy agenda. “Outdoor dining accounts for less than 0.5% of New York City’s street parking. Public spaces belong to everyone, not just cars,” […]
‘Manipulate and addict’: NYC sues social media giants, claiming platforms are ‘fueling’ youth mental health crisis
New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that his administration had filed the complaint. lawsuit One report said it has challenged several social media giants, claiming their platforms are “fueling a national youth mental health crisis.” press release From the mayor’s office. “We have created jobs, opportunity and prosperity with new technologies, but […]
Surging auto insurance costs are fueling higher inflation
Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Monica Crowley talks about the strain inflation is having on the middle and lower classes on “The Bottom Line.” Rising auto insurance premiums are fueling high inflation and continuing to put financial pressure on millions of households across the country. Consumer prices rose 0.3% Labor was up 3.1% in […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams sues Facebook, Instagram, others for fueling youth mental health crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that his administration has filed a lawsuit against social media companies, including Meta Platforms Inc.’s Facebook and Instagram, for fueling a youth mental health crisis. The lawsuit, filed in California Superior Court, also includes Alphabet’s YouTube, Snap’s Snapchat and ByteDance’s TikTok, alleging that the companies “intentionally manipulated […]
Russian Disinformation Fueling Border Deal Opposition
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has suggested that opponents of a border compromise that could allow in more than 5,000 migrants per day are being manipulated by Russian influence. Rounds parroted similar talking points about Russian influence in Hillary Clinton’s failed 2016 presidential campaign, citing Russian disinformation about the border and the broader deal, including aid […]
The factors fueling Knicks’ rise after OG Anunoby trade
The Knicks are the hottest team in the NBA, and Tom Thibodeau’s longtime mainstay has been one of the driving forces behind their league-best 14-2 record in January. “Defense, defense” has been a common refrain at Madison Square Garden for decades, but the Knicks have actually re-emerged as the league’s top defensive team across a […]
Excessive Government Spending Is Fueling Inflation
The pandemic stimulus never went away The Fed's rate cut plans this year face strong headwinds. excessive government spending. Even though the public stimulus measures adopted during and after the pandemic have largely been phased out, federal spending remains very high compared to historical trends. If spending had returned to pre-pandemic trends, the federal government […]
Josh Allen’s brilliance is fueling resilient Bills run that represents its fans
The Bills perfectly resemble and represent the region they play in. why? Resilience. There are few communities as resilient as Western New York, where the Bills live and where Sundays are often a time of high spirits. That resiliency began 12 months into a season that appeared to be going off track with head coach […]
Use of ADHD drugs surged during pandemic, fueling shortages: Study
Prescriptions for drugs to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have soared during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study. Prescriptions for stimulant and non-stimulant medications for ADHD have skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study published today. JAMA Psychiatry on wednesday. Sudden demand for ADHD drugs added to the shortage. In […]
Biden administration announces $623M for EV chargers, alternative fueling stations
The Biden administration announced Thursday it will issue $623 million in grants to fund 47 electric vehicle charging and other alternative vehicle fuel infrastructure projects. The 47 funded projects will install approximately 7,500 new electric vehicle chargers. These chargers will be installed in 22 states and Puerto Rico. The funding is part of a broader […]