Jamie Raskin says worries about spending too much time investigating Trump are a media-created story
Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat, pushed back Monday against suggestions that Democrats will devote too much of their time in Congress to investigating the Trump administration, calling the idea a media-driven “narrative.” On CNN’s “News Central,” host Brianna Keilar cited comments from Adam Hamilton, a Democrat recently elected to the Senate. Hamilton said he […]
The next generation of workers is bringing its talent and spending power to this Southern state
Young adults are moving across state lines, and South Carolina attracted more Gen Z residents than any other state in 2024. The state recorded a net gain of 22,843 people ages 18 to 27, according to an analysis by LendingTree. Affordability and access to work may be part of the draw, said Matt Schulz, the […]
Bernie Sanders cautions Democrats against spending all their time investigating Trump
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Democrats should hold President Donald Trump accountable after taking control of both chambers of Congress in January, but cautions that investigations should not consume the party’s attention. Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sanders said it was important to examine allegations of corruption and illegal conduct involving Trump administration officials. Still, […]
Tom Jones thought his time was up after spending a week in hospital with pneumonia
Sir Tom Jones said he feared he might die after becoming seriously ill last week. The 86-year-old singer spoke about the experience during his rescheduled concert at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre on Wednesday. He recalled thinking that his life might be coming to an end, despite having had a wonderful one. Jones was reportedly taken […]
Google extends voluntary buyout offers to five countries as AI spending leads to cost cuts
Google Expands Voluntary Buyouts to Workers in Five More Countries Google has offered voluntary buyouts to selected employees in five more countries as it looks to manage costs while investing heavily in artificial intelligence. The offers began in June and were made to some workers in Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland. How many employees […]
iPhone Duo vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8: Is it worth spending $2,000?
Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Faces a Tough Test Against Samsung Apple is asking buyers to pay nearly $2,000 for a phone that unfolds into a small tablet. The iPhone Duo, which went on sale Oct. 23, is the company’s first foldable phone—and its first direct challenge to Samsung, which has been refining the design for […]
California High-Speed Rail Director Steps Down Amid Spending Inquiry
California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Resigns Ian Choudri, the chief executive of California’s High-Speed Rail Authority, unexpectedly stepped down on Wednesday after state investigators began looking into spending practices. His resignation comes about 20 years after California initiated its high-speed rail project, which has faced growing criticism over soaring costs with minimal progress. The proposed […]
Oil prices reach a five-month peak, Dow drops 700 points due to concerns about Iran strikes and AI spending.
On Friday, stocks took a hit as oil prices surged to their highest in five months, amidst concerns of rising tensions in the Middle East and the possibility that tech companies may be overspending on AI initiatives. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 702 points, or around 1.3%, by about 10:40 a.m. ET, while […]
Defense stocks fall as investors fear a potential Democratic win in the midterms could disrupt Trump’s spending agenda
Defense Stocks Decline Amid Election Concerns In recent weeks, defense stocks have seen a significant drop as investors speculate that Democrats might win the upcoming midterm elections. This shift could potentially derail President Trump’s ambitious plans for enhanced military spending. The iShares US Aerospace and Defense ETF, the leading fund in this sector, experienced a […]
Here Are the Wildest Ads from the Nearly $80,000,000 AI Spending Frenzy
This election season is seeing a range of creative, and sometimes bizarre, political advertisements fueled by artificial intelligence. From a mock drug commercial to a show-tune parody featuring politicians dancing along to Kendrick Lamar, the midterms are presenting a unique tech-driven campaign approach to attract voters. According to the Wesleyan Media Project, campaigns and related […]