“I Won’t Back Down”: Dem Rep Takes Control of Hearing When Scott Bessent Doesn’t Provide the Response She Desired
Ohio Democrat Joyce Beatty interrupted Wednesday’s hearing for over two minutes after Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent indicated his staff would follow up regarding her inquiries about putting abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. In 2016, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew had announced that Tubman would replace President Andrew Jackson on the bill. Although Beatty’s […]
Reasons a Trump ‘baby bonus’ probably won’t increase the fertility rate
The White House is reportedly looking into a proposal that would offer new mothers a $5,000 “baby bonus” as a way to motivate Americans to have more children. However, many economists and social science experts are skeptical about whether this approach would be effective. According to a report from The New York Times last month, […]
Chicago homeowner Marco Velazquez relocates with supposed squatters who won’t vacate his property
When it comes to unwelcome guests, some Chicago homeowners are finding unexpected ways to deal with the situation. Take Marco Velazquez, for example. He was gearing up to sell his home in a southern Chicago neighborhood when, rather abruptly, his real estate agent brought some disturbing news: he had squatters. “I couldn’t believe it. It […]
“I lack the authority”: JK Rowling won’t dismiss Paapa Essiedu from the Harry Potter TV series over his views on trans rights.
JK Rowling Addresses Actor’s Support for Trans Rights JK Rowling has indicated that she will not dismiss actor Paapa Essiedu from the forthcoming Harry Potter television series due to his stance on trans rights. Essiedu is set to portray Severus Snape, a significant character in the HBO adaptation, which is expected to run for more […]
“I want to learn,” but I won’t abandon conservative leadership after a significant defeat.
After a week of stepping back from the spotlight, Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is gearing up to return to Parliament on Monday with ambitions to strengthen his leadership of the party. Poilievre, with his wife Anida, shared social media videos on April 28, where he reflected on his efforts to “learn and grow” following […]
There’s a simple solution for the Newark Airport issue — and it won’t be popular.
The troubles at Newark Liberty International Airport are creating some real challenges for travelers relying on this New Jersey hub, yet there might be a straightforward solution. Essentially, the airport just isn’t large enough to manage the overwhelming volume of operations. Authorities need to consider reducing the daily flights at this struggling airport quickly, according […]
Reasons LeBron James won’t be at the 2025 Met Gala, even though he’s a co-chair
LeBron James announced that he won’t attend the 2025 Met Gala, as revealed during Game 5 of the Lakers’ playoff series last Wednesday. He sustained a knee injury during the Lakers’ last game against the Timberwolves. This year’s Honorary Chairperson, who holds the record as the NBA’s all-time scorer, shared that his wife, Savannah James, […]
We Might Need to ‘Remove’ Several District Courts to Prove We Won’t ‘Accept Judge Dictatorship’
On the latest episode of Fox News channel’s “Life, Liberty & Levin,” former House Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke about what he referred to as a “judicial dictatorship,” highlighting efforts by district courts to challenge President Donald Trump. Gingrich suggested that Trump might want to consider the actions of former President Thomas Jefferson, who sought to […]
Analyst suggests Taiwan dollar probably won’t reach NT$28 against US dollar – Focus Taiwan
Taiwan Currency Update Taipei, May 5th (CNA) – The Taiwanese dollar is not expected to rise to NT 28 against the US dollar, despite the recent drop of the US Dollar index (DXY) below 100, which has sparked concerns of a potential currency war. Following President Donald Trump’s announcement of high tariffs on several countries, […]
Bitcoin (BTC): Golden Cross Alone Won’t Cut It, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Volume Drops Close to 0, XRP Faces $2 Risk, but $3 Could Happen – U.Today
Market Insights: Bitcoin, Shiba Inu, and XRP Bitcoin’s price activity shows some troubling signs, despite recently achieving what’s known as a Golden Cross. The cryptocurrency has slipped to $95,484, following a brief rise to $96,000. This positive chart formation often fails to generate the institutional interest or volume spikes needed for sustained growth. Currently, Bitcoin […]