Dow falls more than 400 points after January inflation surprise
The Labor Department’s latest inflation numbers beat expectations on Tuesday, raising concerns on Wall Street that the U.S. Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates sooner or more often this year than previously expected. Stock prices fell. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released on Tuesday, prices rose 0.3% from December to January, up […]
Lawmakers face sticking points as looming shutdown deadline nears
Congressional negotiators face a series of hurdles in crafting legislation to fund the government as they add budget constraints and navigate partisan divides. Spending cardinals in both chambers say they have made significant progress in spending negotiations as they finalize how the funds will be distributed, but say they have yet to address a list […]
Jill Biden in disbelief special counsel used son’s death to ‘score political points’ | Jill Biden
First Lady Jill Biden says the author of the Justice Department report that exonerated her husband of criminal charges over his handling of classified documents before he took office brought up the couple’s son’s death ‘to score political points.’ He expressed disbelief. “Like anyone who has lost a child, believe me, Beau and his death. […]
‘Squad’ member Cori Bush losing by 22 points in new Dem primary poll
According to a new poll, Squad member and U.S. Representative Cori Bush could lose badly in this summer’s Democratic primary. New poll by Republican firm Remington Research On August 6, it was revealed that Bush (D-Missouri) had lost to his rival, Wesley Bell, by a margin of 22 points. “This is a huge red flag […]
Why I'm not applying for any new cards this year – The Points Guy
When applying for a new credit card, you always want to find the best welcome offer. It’s the one that offers the best value for money, the most points, and the most cash back. But what happens when you get a potentially very lucrative welcome offer that prevents you from signing up for any other […]
Knicks’ Jacob Toppin scores first two NBA points in career on dunk
Jacob Toppin admitted on Thursday night that getting his long-awaited first NBA point on a dunk was “a little crazy,” and the rookie is clearly following in the footsteps of older brother Obi and representing the Knicks during every game. I’m looking forward to participating in the Slam Dunk Contest. – Star Weekend at the […]
Kyrie Irving drops 36 points in to lead Mavericks over Nets
On Tuesday night at Barclays Center celebrating Kyrie Irving’s return, there was a sense of a very different picture of Kyrie Irving’s career in Brooklyn. There was no video tribute, unlike the one Kevin Durant received about a week ago. A mixture of boos and cheers filled the arena as the starting lineup was announced, […]
Bettor can win $1 million if Chiefs score two points
Commercial Content 21+. Super Bowl week is a time for quirky bets, and we may have found the weirdest of them all. A bettor at Caesars Sportsbook in Nevada bet on the Kansas City Chiefs at odds of 10,000 to 1 on the 2024 Super Bowl with $100 to win exactly two points. If the […]
LIV golfer admits being lied to about earning Official World Golf Ranking points
LIV golfers continue to drop significantly in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). The Saudi-backed circuit is not an officially sanctioned tour in the eyes of OWGR, so LIV players cannot receive OWGR points at LIV golf events. You can only earn points from Major Championships, DP World Tour events, or Asian Tour events. The […]
Turley points out why appeals court ruling against Trump may actually be a victory: ‘They succeeded in doing that’
Constitutional scholar Jonathan Turley explained Tuesday why the appeals court’s decision against Donald Trump is not a total loss for the former president. On Tuesday, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals rejected Trump’s argument that presidential immunity protects him from criminal prosecution in special counsel Jack Smith’s election destruction case. 3 judge panel explained: […]