Susie Wiles to serve as first female White House chief of staff in history
Susie Wiles, a longtime Republican operative, will become President-elect Trump's White House chief of staff. Although Mr. Wiles has largely avoided the spotlight, he is widely credited with running President Trump's most disciplined and well-executed campaign. At his victory celebration in West Palm Beach, Florida, President Trump expressed special gratitude to Mr. Wiles for his […]
Black women to serve together in Senate for first time with Rochester, Alsobrooks wins
Incoming senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) will be the first two Black women to serve together in the Senate. Neither Delaware nor Maryland has ever had a black senator. And Delaware has never been represented by a woman in the Senate. Blunt Rochester and Allsbrooks are the fourth and fifth Black […]
Let ’em eat steak! NYC restaurants serve up cheaper cuts to lure inflation-battered red meat fans
Record-high steak prices have led savvy Big Apple restaurateurs to offer cheaper options like steak frites to lure cash-conscious diners still looking for lean meat dishes. A survey of side dishes revealed that they are forced to do so. The popular French dish, made with cheaper steaks like hanger and top sirloin, is appearing alongside […]
North Dakota woman accused of poisoning boyfriend over inheritance to serve 25 years in prison
a north dakota woman She was charged with poisoning her boyfriend, and her guilty plea means she will serve 25 years in prison. Ina Thea Kenoyer, 48, was arrested by Minot police last October on suspicion of using antifreeze to kill 51-year-old Stephen Edward Riley Jr. Authorities said Kenoyer believed he was planning to break […]
Army soldier sentenced to 14 years for ISIS plot to kill US forces, after requesting he serve 40 years
A U.S. Army soldier has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to trying to aid the Islamic State group and teaching him how to ambush fellow soldiers in the Middle East during what appeared to be a conversation with a terrorist. Ta. Cole Bridges, 24, of Stowe, Ohio, was surprisingly sentenced […]
Union bosses serve the total state, not American workers
The International Longshoremen's Association and its 45,000 members went on strike Tuesday, warning that 36 U.S. ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coast could be paralyzed. The already fragile U.S. logistics system gives unions significant leverage, but the damage caused by Hurricane Helen has exacerbated the need to re-establish supply lines. While conservatives have […]
California pot shops can serve food and drinks like in Amsterdam ‘cafes’ under new bill
Under a new bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom this week, Californians will be able to eat, drink and revel in Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes. Starting Jan. 1, cities in the Golden State can allow marijuana dispensaries to serve customers fresh hot food and non-alcoholic beverages and host live concerts and comedy shows. “Cannabis […]
Bank of America Plans 165 Branch Openings to Serve Clients With ‘Complex Financial Needs’ – PYMNTS.com
Bank of America Bank of America plans to open dozens of branches over the next two years. About 40 of those openings are expected to take place this year, according to Monday's (Sept. 23) survey. press releaseThe goal is to add more than 165 “financial centers” across 63 markets by the end of 2026. This […]
If Mark Robinson Charges True He’s ‘Unfit to Serve’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said on NBC's “Meet the Press” on Sunday that reports that Republican candidate for North Carolina governor Mark Robinson made controversial comments on a pornography message board make him “unfit for office.” Host Kristen Welker said, “Let's start with North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, who, of course, has allegedly […]
Sam Darnold’s revival can serve as example for struggling rookie quarterbacks
It may not be good now, but there is hope that it will be successful in the future. That's something the three rookie quarterbacks drafted in the first round — Chicago's Caleb Williams, Washington's Jayden Daniels and Denver's Bo Nix — need to understand as they struggle as expected. And Bryce Young, the No. 1 […]