A big win for France’s far-left came in a stunning upset. Here’s what’s next
French voters gave the majority of seats to a broad-based left-wing coalition in crucial parliamentary elections that failed to bring the far-right to power but left France with an unprecedented situation in which there is no dominant political force in Parliament. While divided parliaments are not uncommon in Europe, France has never experienced such an […]
Here’s what Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer thinks about rumors she’ll run to replace Biden
Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer has rejected the idea that she would run for President Biden in the 2024 presidential election, calling reports of the possibility “disturbing.” “This is more of a distraction than anything,” Whitmer told The Associated Press on Monday about growing speculation that she could step in to fill in for Biden […]
Here’s how Biden does the inevitable and withdraws
President Biden has been trying desperately to quell calls for him to stop campaigning for the presidency, but to no avail: A growing number of leading Democrats have openly called on him to step down and expressed misgivings when asked whether he could beat former President Donald Trump. This indicates that the game is over. […]
I bike 3 hours to work as a supercommuter — here’s why it’s better than taking the bus or driving
Going to work every day can sometimes feel like a never-ending job. cycle — especially if it’s transportation. Super commuter Alex Hietzig is one of them: he cycles to work once every two weeks, burning more than 2,200 calories during his three-hour commute. “I commute 50 miles by bicycle.” The triathlete saidA project manager from […]
New cyberattack targets iPhone, Apple IDs. Here’s how to stay safe
Attention iPhone owners: serious cyber threats are targeting your Apple ID, so you need to be more vigilant than ever. Security experts at Symantec have discovered a sophisticated SMS phishing campaign attempting to trick users into handing over their valuable Apple ID credentials. Get security alerts, expert tips – Sign up for KURT’s newsletter – […]
I’m Gen Z. Here’s how I’m escaping my phone this summer.
It’s 10 p.m. and I’ve been scrolling through TikTok for about 30 minutes. I scroll through comments about Taylor Swift’s Eras tour outfits. Then an impassioned critique of the Met Gala. Scroll through. A Greek salad recipe. I save it for later. Scroll through footage of anti-Gaza war protests at Emory University, my alma mater. […]
Golden State Warriors slipping in value — and here’s why
The Golden State Warriors’ value is declining faster than Stephen Curry’s jump shot. Efforts to sell a minority stake in the NBA’s most successful franchise, which has won four championships in the past decade, have been stalled for nearly a year over concerns about the team’s aging population combined with broader worries about the exodus […]
Here’s where buyers have it the worst as home affordability tanks
Home affordability is at its lowest level since 2007, according to a new report from ATTOM Data Solutions. According to a report from a real estate data analytics company, costs associated with homeownership, such as mortgages, home insurance and property taxes, currently take up 35.1% of a homeowner’s take-home pay. This percentage is up from […]
Our supply chains are stretched thin — here’s what you need to know
For many people, the Fourth of July is a day of fireworks. Fireworks Supply Chain? Our favorite festive bombs include many raw materialsAluminum, barium, iron, minerals that must be mined, etc. Made in China They arrive in large cargo containers from warehouses in China and are dispersed to U.S. suppliers to complement U.S.-made goods. Fortunately, […]
As Biden And Trump Bickered About Golf Handicaps, Here’s A Look Back To George W. Bush Showing World How It’s Done
Presidential golf was the talk of the town last night during the debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, but nobody in the Oval Office will ever match the pure vibes of George W. Bush out on the links. It’s been nearly 22 years since Bush delivered his iconic “we must stop the terror… now […]