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Biden impeachment: Even House Republicans' own witnesses see no evidence of wrongdoing
3 takeaways from Thursday’s hearing.
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Biden impeachment: Live updates as House Republicans hold first open hearing
After months of investigations, House Republicans will hold their first open impeachment hearing against President Biden on Thursday at 10 a.m. ET.
1 min read - PoliticsThe New Republic
The Case for Being Skeptical of Trump’s Huge Lead
It is a come-on long beloved by carnival barkers, casino billboards, and lottery ads: “You can’t win if you don’t play.” But this obvious truism doesn’t seem to apply to Donald Trump, who is viewed as invulnerable to everything from four indictments to a deranged online diatribe implying that Mark Milley, the outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs Staff, deserves to be executed for treason. The conventional wisdom after Wednesday night’s GOP debate at the Ronald Reagan Library was that there was
5 min read - PoliticsThe New Republic
GOP Impeachment Fiasco Continues: They Turn Against Their Own Witness
Representative James Comer on Thursday refused to let Democrats introduce testimony from one of his own star witnesses as evidence in the impeachment inquiry hearing into Joe Biden.House Republicans held their first hearing on Biden’s alleged corruption. They have for months accused him of wrongdoing via his connection to his son Hunter’s business dealings. But they have yet to provide any actual evidence. The House Oversight Committee, which Comer chairs, had previously interviewed Hunter’s ex-
1 min read - USThe New Republic
Watch: GOP Congressman Melts Down Trying to Explain Biden Corruption “Evidence”
Representative Jason Smith struggled to explain how Republicans’ “evidence” actually shows that Joe Biden is guilty of corruption. Republicans held their first hearing Thursday for the impeachment inquiry into Biden. They have for months accused him of wrongdoing via his connection to his son Hunter’s business dealings. But they have yet to provide any actual evidence.Smith, who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee, sought to connect those dots in a Wednesday press conference. In particular
1 min read - USThe New Republic
Gavin Newsom Pulverizes DeSantis’s Loopy Lies About California Crime
California Governor Gavin Newsom is hitting back at Ron DeSantis’s exaggerated claims about California crime. During the Republican presidential debate Wednesday night, which was held in Simi Valley, California, DeSantis claimed that he had heard several stories pointing to a crime increase in Los Angeles and San Francisco. “Just being in Southern California over the last couple of days, my wife and I have met three people who have been mugged on the street,” he said. After the debate, Newsom qu
2 min read - PoliticsThe New Republic
Republicans’ Key “Biden Corruption” Witness Torches Their Entire Claims
Republicans’ own witness in their impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden completely destroyed their claims multiple times on Thursday.The House GOP held its first hearing on Biden’s alleged corruption. Republicans have insisted for months that the president is guilty of criminal wrongdoing, but they have yet to produce any actual evidence of their claims. As one of their first witnesses, Republicans called on Jonathan Turley, a conservative legal scholar who previously served as a Justice Department
2 min read - USYahoo Celebrity
Danny Masterson legal brief: Actor's legal woes far from over 2025 trial date set in civil Scientology harassment case
A probation officer's report revealed why state prison was recommended for convicted rapist Danny Masterson.
5 min read - ScienceEngadget
Scientists confirm that the first black hole ever imaged is actually spinning
The first black hole humanity has ever imaged has also provided us with what researchers are calling "unequivocal evidence" that black holes spin.
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
Student loans: Democrat calls for payment freeze if the government shuts down
Federal student loan payments are set to restart in October after a three-year forbearance pause.
4 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Honda forms largest EV partner network in the US despite not yet selling an EV in the country
Honda is touting today that drivers of its EVs will soon have access to the most amount of charging locations in America. This is thanks to just-announced agreements with EVgo and Electrify America, two of the largest EV charging networks in the States. Honda previously signed on with the NACS charging standard, granting access to Tesla's massive Supercharger network.
2 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Here's $50,000. Buy a new electric car
Although there are many more EVs pricier than $50,000, there are still some excellent choices below that price threshold ... with and without the federal tax credit.
6 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
SpaceX's defense-focused Starshield satellite internet business lands first contract
SpaceX won its first contract for Starshield, the defense-focused version of its Starlink satellite internet service, from the U.S. Space Force. The one-year contract has a maximum value of $70 million, a U.S. Air Force representative told Bloomberg. The contract “provides for Starshield end-to-end service via the Starlink constellation, user terminals, ancillary equipment, network management and other related services,” the representative said. SpaceX will be obligated $15 million by the end
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Homebuying activity is falling off a cliff
Pending home sales for August plunged 7.1% from the month before, according to the National Association of Realtors.
4 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
ispace unveils new lunar lander that will fly to the moon in 2026
Japanese space company ispace has invested over $40 million in its new U.S. subsidiary to-date, as it looks to take advantage of growing investment from NASA and the Pentagon in technologies for the moon. The level of investment is a mark of ispace’s “strong commitment to the U.S. market,” CEO Takeshi Hakamada said in a statement. The U.S. subsidiary, called ispace technologies U.S., employs more than eighty people out of Denver, Colorado.
2 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Ford Mustang Dark Horse lightweight carbon fiber wheels add $13,990 to the price
Ford Mustang Dark Horse carbon wheels add $13,990 to the coupe's price. As with the GT500, part of that cost is the $4,995 Handling Package.
2 min read - BusinessEngadget
The FTC is challenging Microsoft’s $69 billion buyout of Activision again
The Federal Trade Commission said it will revive its attempt to block Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard in an adjudicative process.
2 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Ineos Grenadier production begins, rugged SUV's U.S. rollout begins in November
The long wait for the Grenadier is almost over for Americans, as the hardcore off-road SUV has finally entered production at Ineos' European factory.
2 min read - WorldYahoo Finance UK
UK households could pay £3,500 more in tax by next election, warns IFS
The IFS said that since comparable records began in the 1950s, no UK parliament has presided over a bigger increase in taxes.
3 min read - USEngadget
Tesla sued by federal agency for racial harassment at California factory
Tesla has been tolerating racial harassment at its factory in Fremont, California since at least 2015 until today, according to the lawsuit filed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
2 min read - NewsYahoo News Singapore
Woman arrested over forged Prime Minister's Office letter
The woman had allegedly sent an email to Singapore Customs with a letter claimed to be from the Prime Minister's Office, which was later revealed as a fake.
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance UK
My first boss: Hannah Lewis, American Express UK country manager
Amex's Hannah Lewis is a huge advocate of giving staff the opportunities and confidence they need to reach their goals.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
What sky-high bond yields mean for investors: An explainer
The safety and stability of bonds can punish the stock market as investors move their money to 'risk-free' assets.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Canada Style
Sangita Patel says she's healing her gut after five years of bloating: 'I'm in pain'
TV personality Sangita Patel says she's on a journey to heal her gut after five years of painful bloating.
4 min read - BusinessEngadget
Looks like NVIDIA got raided by French antitrust authorities
French antitrust authorities conducted a surprise raid on a graphics card company this week — and reports say that company was NVIDIA.
1 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Trump legal news brief: Appeals court rejects motion to delay financial fraud trial for Trump and his sons
An appeals court in New York rejects Trump's attempt to delay the start of the trial that will decide how much he, his adult sons and business must pay after being found liable for financial fraud. Attorney General Letitia James reveals that she will call Trump and his sons as witnesses.
58 min read - USYahoo News UK
Supermarket thief caught on camera as owner is interviewed by ITV about shoplifting
A shop owner was discussing shoplifting with ITV News when a thief brazenly attempted to steal alcohol from his store.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Credit card data shows US consumers spent less in September. A sign of a slowdown?
Card data from Bank of America shows spending decreased in September, a sign a consumer slowdown could be starting.
3 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Honda will debut the Specialty Sports Concept — could it be the next Acura NSX or Honda S2000?
Honda debuting Specialty Sports Concept at Japan Mobility Show next month. Is it a reborn electric S2000? Or a reborn electric NSX?
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Nearly 7% of Americans have had long COVID, according to the CDC. Here's what we know so far about the complex condition.
The CDC has a laundry list of potential symptoms of long COVID. Here are the most common ones — and what we know so far about the condition.
7 min read - USYahoo Sports
Ex-Michigan State coach Mel Tucker planning to file wrongful termination lawsuit
Mel Tucker was fired for cause this week after allegations that he sexually harassed a sexual assault awareness activist.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Roblox CEO: 'We're being very, very careful in China'
China is a part of Roblox's growth strategy, and the company's CEO explained why that's complicated.
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
4 Republican myths about green energy
Republicans claim everybody will soon have to drive a Chinese-made electric vehicle they don't want. Um, no.
6 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Meta’s metaverse is getting an AI makeover
Meta has a new, AI-centric, strategy to sell the public on its vision for the metaverse.
5 min read - TechnologyYahoo Finance
Fitbit Charge 6 brings better heart rate tracking and deeper Google integration
Fitbit's latest Charge 6 offers improved heart rate tracking and deeper Google integration.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The Fed looks past its preferred inflation gauge
The driver for more rate hikes won’t come from persistent inflation but whether the economy stays too hot.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
One surprising secret to longevity: sleeping. Here's what the science says.
Looking for an excuse to relax more? Science shows it could prolong your life. Here's how.
6 min read - USMiami Herald
Man assaults 13-year-old on flight, says she’ll ‘never see her family again,’ feds say
A nearby Delta passenger awoke and stopped the assault on the flight to Florida, federal prosecutors say.
3 min read - USAtlanta Black Star
‘Old Enough to Know Right from Wrong’: Teens at Idaho High School to Face Disciplinary Action After ‘Disgusting’ Picture of Them with T-Shirts Spelling Out the N-Word Hits the Internet
Six students from Salmon High School in Salmon, Idaho, are facing disciplinary measures after being photographed wearing shirts that spelled out the N-word. The photo, […]
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