Muslim reformers reject the “fire will rise” warning if El-Sayed loses, calling it “Jihad First”
Muslim reformers criticize Wajahat Ali’s warning about possible fallout from El-Sayed loss Muslim reform advocates are criticizing political commentator Wajahat Ali for warning that people could become “radicalized” if Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed loses his Michigan Senate race. They say the language resembles pressure tactics used by Islamist leaders before elections in parts of the […]
A campaign memo portrays AOC’s rise from an outspoken progressive to an influential figure in the national Democratic Party
A campaign strategy memo for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argues that she has grown from a progressive firebrand into a major force in national Democratic politics. The five-page document does not discuss a possible run for president or the Senate in 2028. Instead, it presents her as one of the party’s strongest advocates for working-class voters. […]
Campaign memo portrays AOC’s rise from outspoken progressive to an influential figure in the national Democratic Party
A strategy memo from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign committee argues that she has grown from a progressive firebrand into a major national political force. The five-page document, shared with key allies, does not mention a possible 2028 presidential or Senate campaign. Instead, it presents her as one of the Democratic Party’s strongest advocates for working-class […]
“Flames will rise”: Muslim commentator vows a “reckoning” whether Abdul El-Sayed wins or loses
A former New York Times opinion contributor is facing criticism after warning of a “reckoning” whether Muslim Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed wins or loses. El-Sayed is running against Republican Mike Rogers for a Michigan Senate seat. If elected, he would be the first Muslim member of the U.S. Senate. The day before the vote, Wajahat […]
Apple has its best September quarter under its new CEO as iPhone and Mac sales rise sharply
Apple posted record revenue and earnings per share for the September quarter on Monday, even after raising prices on several popular products. Strong iPhone and Mac sales helped drive the results, which mark the first earnings report since John Ternus became CEO. Revenue climbed 12% year over year to $114.5 billion, ahead of analysts’ expectations. […]
Chipotle shares rise as the restaurant announces menu price hikes of 3% in the fourth quarter due to rising costs.
Chipotle’s stock jumped nearly 9% on Thursday following the announcement of improving sales and an anticipated 3% increase in menu prices for the fourth quarter due to rising costs related to beef, freight, and labor. The popular fast-casual chain has been steadily increasing prices in various markets since late last year, trying to manage inflation […]
Increased interest in weight-loss medications drives Eli Lilly stock rise — market value reaches $1.2 trillion
Eli Lilly’s stock reached an all-time high on Thursday, bolstered by a much better-than-anticipated earnings report driven by the success of its weight loss drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound. The share price surged by 6%, bringing the company’s overall valuation to an impressive $1.3 trillion after it updated its full-year earnings forecast upward. Sales performance for […]
S&P 500 increases as semiconductor shares rise for a second day and oil prices decline: Live updates
Market Update: S&P 500 Gains on Chipmaker Excitement On Tuesday, the S&P 500 saw a rise, fueled by renewed enthusiasm for chipmakers, prompting traders to dive back into those stocks. Meanwhile, investors kept an eye on falling oil prices and sifted through various corporate earnings reports as the Federal Reserve began its two-day policy meeting. […]
Jim Cramer cautions that this ignored risk might endanger the market’s rise.
Jim Cramer’s Warning About IPOs and the Bull Market On Monday, CNBC’s Jim Cramer raised concerns that a surge of large initial public offerings (IPOs) and capital raises might pose a risk to the current bull market. Anthropic, known for its AI product Claude, submitted its IPO prospectus, moving closer to what many on Wall […]
Lewiston, Maine, experiences a rise in gun violence among young people due to flaws in the justice system
Lewiston Faces Youth Gun Violence Crisis LEWISTON, Maine — A city in New England that has seen a significant rise in its refugee and immigrant population is now facing a crisis of gun violence among its youth. This year alone, police have recorded 35 gun-related incidents, with 22 of them involving minors. “I don’t feel […]