BusinessIn The Know by YahooAirline passenger makes ‘crazy’ discovery after boarding international flight: ‘Are you serious?’
A Twitter user went viral after sharing his wild experience being alone on a flight to Singapore. The bizarre turn of events comes from user Alex Svanevik. Svanevik, who is the co-founder of the blockchain analytics platform Nansen, found himself traveling internationally with only the plane's crew.
U.S.INSIDERRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is being investigated by the House Ethics Committee for an unknown matter. It may pertain to a complaint from a conservative group over her attendance at the 2021 Met Gala. "We are confident that this matter will be dismissed," AOC spokeswoman Lauren Hitt told Insider.
BusinessMoneyWiseHere's how much money the average middle-class American household makes — are you keeping up?
While the average income continues to increase yearly, buying power has dropped and salaries haven't seemed to keep up. And as they're forced to pinch their pennies, the 52% of American households that make up the middle class may be wondering if they'll get relief anytime soon. Don't miss 'Hold onto your money': Jeff Bezos issued a financial warning, says you might want to rethink buying a 'new automobile, refrigerator, or whatever' — here are 3 better recession-proof buys The US dollar has lost 98% of its purchasing power since 1971 — protect your retirement nest egg with this stable alternative Give your bank account a boost this week with these 3 easy money moves How much are middle-inco...
WorldAssociated PressMurderous 1600s pirate hid out in US colonies with impunity
One tarnished silver coin at a time, the ground is yielding new evidence that in the late 1600s, one of the world's most ruthless pirates wandered the American colonies with impunity. Newly surfaced documents also strengthen the case that English buccaneer Henry Every — the target of the first worldwide manhunt — hid out in New England before sailing for Ireland and vanishing into the wind. “At this point, the amount of evidence is overwhelming and indisputable,” historian and metal detectorist Jim Bailey, who's devoted years to solving the mystery, told The Associated Press.
PoliticsHuffPostEx-Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway Blasts GOP Senators In 'Adapt Or Die' Era For Republicans
Former Donald Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway accused Republican senators of deserting Herschel Walker before his runoff loss to Raphael Warnock (D) for senator in Georgia. Conway intensified the hand-wringing in her party after Democrats gained a 51-seat majority in the upper chamber. The midterm elections proved to be a disappointment overall for Republicans, especially among candidates endorsed by Trump.
BusinessMotley FoolSocial Security's Biggest Raise in 41 Years Comes With an Unpleasant Surprise
If the average CPI-W reading in the third quarter of the current year is higher than the comparable period of the previous year, beneficiaries can expect a raise in the following year commensurate with the year-over-year percentage increase. In 2023, Social Security recipients are looking at their biggest raise in 41 years. The largest nominal-dollar benefit increase in history is on its way Although the U.S. inflation rate peaked at a more than four-decade high of 9.1% in June, it didn't exactly trail off much in the third quarter.
WorldReutersKremlin: Russia plans to 'liberate' parts of Ukraine that Moscow annexed
The Kremlin said on Thursday that its forces are still set on seizing parts of eastern and southern Ukraine that Moscow has claimed as its own. However, the Kremlin has not fully defined the goals of its military campaign, and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov appeared to set a limit on the Ukrainian territory that Russia now sought to incorporate as its own. Moscow proclaimed that it had annexed four provinces of Ukraine - Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson - after holding so-called referendums in September that were rejected as bogus and illegal by Kyiv, the West and a majority of countries at the United Nations.
U.S.The AdvocateTed Cruz’s Bi Daughter OK After Rushed to Hospital, Rep Says
Authorities were called to Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's Texas home Tuesday over reports that a teen had self-inflicted stab wounds, police told ABC affiliate KTRK. Cruz has two daughters, ages 11 and 14. The outlet reported that Houston police responded to a call that a 14-year-old had stab wounds on their arms in the River Oaks neighborhood.
BusinessMoneyWiseWinter is coming: The 'best country in the world' is planning to ban electric cars amid the energy crisis. Is it time to revisit oil stocks? Here are 3 big plays
According to a report in the Telegraph on Saturday, the country is considering emergency measures in case of an electricity supply shortage this winter. Switzerland — the best country in the world according to a recent analysis from US News & World Report — could shorten store operating hours, lower the thermostats at buildings, and limit the private use of electric cars to “absolutely necessary journeys.”
HealthYahoo Canada StyleMarie Osmond's 'wild' health tip has fans going crazy: 'Who'd have thought!'
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. Marie Osmond is sharing what keeps her "healthy on the road."
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Woman Says After She Moved Into Dream Home, She Learned She Was A Victim Of ‘Baiting’
Breanna says she and her husband were urgently looking for a new home for themselves and their 9-month-old daughter when they found a house on a popular, trusted website. As soon as I received the key, I toured the home, just like I would any other home. And I loved it,” Breanna says.
U.S.The HillViolent ‘bank jugging’ robberies on the rise, California police warn
Police are warning the public amid a spike in violent “bank jugging” robberies across Southern California as the holidays approach. Bank jugging” involves thieves staking out potential victims in bank parking lots and then following them to their next destination to rob them. Popular shopping centers are prime areas for suspects searching for their next target, police said.
WorldIn The Know by YahooInstacart worker warns about possible ‘scam’ after strange incident: ‘Be safe’
An Instacart shopper believes a customer may have tried to “scam” her. TikToker Meka Sampler is an Instacart shopper who picks up orders for clients and delivers them. She claimed to have had a bizarre experience with a user on the app.
U.S.Business InsiderAlex Jones, who mocked Sandy Hook families and swore they'd never be paid, says he has less than 1% of what he owes them
Alex Jones owes families of the Sandy Hook shooting nearly $1.5 billion after two trials. InfoWars host Alex Jones, who mocked Sandy Hook victim families and swore they'd never be paid, said Wednesday that he has less than 1% of what he owes them, Reuters reported. In a court filing submitted in a Houston court on Wednesday, Jones said it would be "functionally impossible" for him to present the $1.5 billion he was ordered to pay the families of elementary school children killed in the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012.
PoliticsHuffPostJimmy Kimmel Names GOP's 'Dummy Of The Day' And Doesn't Hold Back
It was a competitive field, but Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday selected Herschel Walker as the “dummy of the day.” “With the election now behind him, Herschel says he will now focus on his true passion: having more kids than Nick Cannon,” Kimmel continued. Walker beat out Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Donald Trump's former White House press secretary Sean Spicer for Kimmel's dummy of the day title, after both blundered their Pearl Harbor anniversary messages.
U.S.In The Know by YahooWoman does double-take over her ‘realistic’ $150 Christmas tree: ‘Did I buy a real tree?’
When she found one at Williams Sonoma, she was skeptical about the nonrefundable tree. At first, she thought she was doing an unboxing of a fake tree from Williams Sonoma, but things quickly took a turn. “[It's] to the point where I'm questioning if I bought a real tree.
U.S.INSIDERA man who spent 20 hours in the open ocean after going overboard on a cruise ship was only able to survive because a bunch of factors went 'perfectly,' coast guard rescuer says
James Michael Grimes went overboard a cruise ship and treaded water for 20 hours. A US Coast Guard rescue coordinator told Insider every factor went right for him to survive. "This is definitely the top end of the survival limit," Lt. Seth Gross said of Grimes.
HealthShapeHoda Kotb Thinks It’s ‘Gross’ to Skip Underwear — Here’s What An Ob-Gyn Says
Kotb discussed the pros and cons of going commando with Jenna Bush Hager. Hoda Kotb shared a pretty personal detail about her co-host Jenna Bush Hager during a recent episode of Today with Hoda & Jenna. Kotb revealed that she recently learned Bush Hager "never wears underwear," when the two were changing before a show.
U.S.Associated Press‘Next mass killer’: Dropped case foretold Colorado bloodbath
Anderson Lee Aldrich loaded bullets into a Glock pistol and chugged vodka, ominously warning frightened grandparents not to stand in the way of an elaborate plan to stockpile guns, ammo, body armor and a homemade bomb to become “the next mass killer.” “You guys die today and I'm taking you with me,” they quoted Aldrich as saying. It culminated in a standoff that the then-21-year-old livestreamed on Facebook, showing Aldrich in tactical gear inside the mother's home and threatening officers outside — “If they breach, I'm a f----ing blow it to holy hell!” — before finally surrendering.
PoliticsQuartzOne person is taking the fall for 15 years of tax evasion at The Trump Organization
Two entities under The Trump Organization's umbrella have been convicted of criminal tax fraud. It's a first for Donald Trump's company, set to tarnish the former president's brand of successful businessman. A New York State Supreme Court jury convicted the Trump Corporation and the Trump Payroll Corporation for “engaging in a 15-year scheme to defraud, as well as for conspiracy, criminal tax fraud and falsifying business records,” the Manhattan District Attorney's office announced yesterday (Dec. 6).
U.S.The AdvocateHerschel Walker's Gay Son Has a Lot to Say About His Dad's Loss
After Herschel Walker's defeat in Georgia in the tightly contested runoff race for a U.S. Senate seat, his son Christian, who earlier in the year supported his father, tweeted the following: “Don't beat women, hold guns to peoples heads, fund abortions then pretend your pro-life, stalk cheerleaders, leave your multiple minor children alone to chase more fame, lie, lie, lie, say stupid crap, and make a fool of your family… And then maybe you can win a senate seat. Christian Walker, once considered a “Warrior for the Right” by The New York Times and a self-described “free speech radicalist,” is a conservative social media star and staunch Trump supporter.
U.S.Associated PressJudge allows Mississippi execution amid inmates’ lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled that he will not block Mississippi from carrying out with next week's scheduled execution of an inmate who is suing the state over its use of three drugs for lethal injections. Thomas Edwin Loden Jr., 58, faces a Dec. 14 execution date, which was recently set by the Mississippi Supreme Court. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate handed down a ruling late Wednesday, saying Loden's execution can happen even while the lawsuit is pending.
BusinessDetroit Free Press1,000 salaried Ford workers retire after pension warning from automaker
Ford sent out an email to retirement-eligible salaried employees in September with a warning and a bit of advice about retiring this year to maximize a lump sum pension payment. The Ford note — subject line "Important Information Regarding Your Pension" — specifically pointed out that anyone who is considering retiring and opting for a lump sum payment needs to look at the numbers. Rising interest rates in 2022 will trigger a significant drop in the potential payout for those who choose the lump sum pension option next year.
PoliticsThe HillBiden to announce $36 billion in relief for major pension fund to avoid benefit cuts
President Biden on Thursday will announce $36 billion in financial relief to stave off pension cuts for thousands of union workers, the White House said. Biden will be joined by Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and union leaders and workers to detail the funding for the Central States Pension Fund, which provides benefits mostly for Teamsters union employees that include truck drivers, warehouse workers, construction workers and others. The money will come from the American Rescue Plan's Special Financial Assistance Program, the White House said.
U.S.Associated PressReport: Classified items found at Trump storage unit in Fla.
At least two items marked as classified were found in a storage unit in West Palm Beach, Florida, after lawyers for former President Donald Trump arranged for a firm to search for additional classified material, according to a published report Wednesday. The items were provided to the FBI. The Washington Post, citing anonymous sources, reported that the items were discovered by an outside team brought in by Trump's representatives to search his other properties after the FBI recovered roughly 100 documents marked classified during an Aug. 8 search of his Palm Beach estate, Mar-a-Lago.
“Essentially none of the things conservatives warned would happen actually transpired.”
“On the most prominent battlefield of the past few decades, same-sex marriage, [the GOP has] all but conceded defeat.”
“Marriage is no longer a means of harnessing the brute facts of biology into the service of children.”
“Same-sex marriage is a conservative issue at its core, but one some conservatives have chosen not to accept until now.”
“A variety of suburban voters who were more traditional at one time who now care more about economic issues.”