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Why didn’t Democrats rescue Speaker McCarthy?
Democrats could have swooped in at the last moment to save Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted as House speaker in an effort led by members of his own party.
4 min read - WorldYahoo News
Pope Francis: Here are 5 times the pontiff has split with the Vatican
During his address on Wednesday in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, Francis said he recognized the divisions in varying ideologies but asked that people listen to the Holy Spirit. He said it’s time to “rebuild” the church.
5 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Who is Laphonza Butler, Feinstein's replacement in the Senate?
The Emily's List president and former Kamala Harris adviser was sworn in Tuesday.
4 min read - NewsYahoo News
Powerball: Why getting eaten by a shark is more likely than winning the $1.2 billion jackpot
The odds of winning Wednesday’s drawing are 292,201,338 to 1 — or about 300 times less likely than getting struck by lightning.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Oil: 'Demand destruction has begun', say JPMorgan analysts
Expect lower oil demand in the fourth quarter.
2 min read - BusinessIn The Know by Yahoo
‘Don’t fall for this scam like me’: Woman’s Facebook Marketplace PSA goes viral on TikTok
"I just got scammed on Facebook Marketplace. Like an actual identity theft scam. So I'm gonna share it with you so that you don't fall for it. Be smarter than me!"
4 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Apple releases iOS 17 fix for iPhone 15 overheating issue
Apple has released a fix for an issue that caused iPhone 15 devices to overheat in some cases. You can install the latest iOS 17 update now.
1 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Electric Hydrogen is the green hydrogen industry's first unicorn
Investors have historically been skeptical of green hydrogen. High production costs, expensive infrastructure builds, competition with batteries and minimal government support have made the green hydrogen sector a risky bet. Electric Hydrogen (EH2), a Massachusetts-based green hydrogen technology company, has just become green hydrogen's first unicorn, with a $380 million Series C raise that brought its valuation up to $1 billion.
3 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Rivian R1T fender benders can turn into $40K repair bills
Rivian R1T fender benders can turn into $40K repair bills. Rear corner damage is an Achilles heel for gargantuan estimates.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Do I need to worry about sleeping with my phone next to my bed?
Some people are worried about the radiation from sleeping next to their cellphone at night. Here's what you should be more concerned about, according to experts.
5 min read - USYahoo News
They were arrested after a rally against DeSantis. Now, the 'Tampa 5' say protesting is on trial.
Four recent University of South Florida graduates and a former school staff member – now known as the ‘Tampa Five’ – claim campus police initiated a violent clash between officers and students protesting Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis on campus in March.
7 min read - USIn The Know by Yahoo
What’s a crash pad? Gen Z flight attendants discuss what it’s like to commute across the country: ‘This life is not for everyone’
Flight attendants reveal the truth about commuting to and from their bases. The post What’s a crash pad? Gen Z flight attendants discuss what it’s like to commute across the country: ‘This life is not for everyone’ appeared first on In The Know.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
McCarthy ouster raises chances of government shutdown, Goldman says
Without a Speak of the House, experts fear Washington's two parties may be far away from a deal, intensifying fears that a government shutdown could shock markets.
2 min read - USAutoblog
Shipping companies turn to wind, plan to launch thousands of sail-equipped cargo ships
Ships are enormous polluters, and companies are looking to wind as a viable method of propulsion to cut fuel use and achieve a more sustainable future.
2 min read - TechnologyTechCrunch
Sam Altman backs teens' AI startup automating browser-native workflows
Sam Altman, Peak XV, and Daniel Gross and Nat Friedman's AI grant are among backers of an AI startup, founded by two teenagers, that's aiming to assist businesses in automating numerous workflows in previously unexplored ways. Induced AI, founded this year, enables businesses to input their workflows in plain English, subsequently converting the instructions into pseudo-code in real time for numerous repetitive tasks typically managed by back offices. The eponymous platform spins up Chromium-b
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
The best CD rates for September 2023
To find the best deals on CDs, shop for one that combines the best CD rates, a term that matches your savings goal, and a minimum deposit that fits your budget.
8 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
The best personal loans for September 2023
The best personal loan lenders offer borrowers the lowest rates and issue funds quickly. Here's how to find the best personal loans to meet your financial goals.
12 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Vehicles built on GM's Ultium EV platform finally showing up in sales data
GM is betting its near future on the Ultium EV platform. After three years in production, cars are finally reaching customers in volume.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stocks recover as bond sell-off takes a break: Stock market news today
Wall Street stocks got a respite from the bond rout as investors increasingly accept the idea that the era of low interest rates is ending.
2 min read - HealthIn The Know by Yahoo
Is the viral hydrogen peroxide ear-cleaning hack on TikTok safe?
Should TikTokers be putting hydrogen peroxide in their ears? The post Is the viral hydrogen peroxide ear-cleaning hack on TikTok safe? appeared first on In The Know.
2 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Google Pixel 8 vs. the competition: The seven-year smartphone
Here's how the new Google Pixel 8 compares to two close rivals, the Apple iPhone 15 and Samsung Galaxy S23, on paper.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The stock market sell-off is all about the 'pain trade' in bonds
As stocks sell off, Wall Street strategists believe all of the action is in reaction to rising Treasury yields.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Canada
Oil to US$85 as Canada boosts output: Deloitte
It's forecasting a drop to an average of US$82.40 in 2024, and US$78.80 in 2025.
2 min read - TechnologyTechCrunch
Rabbit is building an AI model that understands how software works
What if you could interact with any piece of software using natural language? Founded by Jesse Lyu, who holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Liverpool, and Alexander Liao, previously a researcher at Carnegie Mellon, Rabbit is creating a platform, Rabbit OS, underpinned by an AI model that can -- so Lyu and Liao claim -- see and act on desktop and mobile interfaces the same ways that humans can. "The advancements in generative AI have ignited a wide range of initiativ
8 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
US judge denies SEC's attempt to appeal Ripple ruling
The decision from federal judge Analisa Torres was another blow to the SEC's efforts to rein in the crypto world.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Why can't babies and young kids get shots at pharmacies? The answer is complicated.
Why state law, and store policies, matter.
6 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
What Trump stands to lose in the New York civil trial
It's not a criminal trial, and there's no risk of jail time. But Trump could still lose big in the New York case focusing on vastly overvalued Trump businesses.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
How to find the best checking accounts for September 2023
The best checking accounts have low balance requirements and no monthly fees. Here’s how to find the best options.
8 min read - BusinessYahoo News Canada
Grocery prices in Canada: Longo's store in Toronto blasted for $119.99 turkey
A Longo’s store in Toronto is the latest to be called out online for their eye-popping pricing, this time for the cost of its pre-cooked Thanksgiving meats.
2 min read - BusinessEngadget
You can have Uber take your packages to the post office now
Uber announced a new feature dubbed ‘Return a Package.’ Customers can have a courier pick up their packages and have them dropped off at a local post office, UPS or FedEx.
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Canada
WestJet suspends flights between Toronto and Montreal amid shift to Western Canada
The move comes as it shifts focus to service the western part of the country following a strategic review.
1 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Lyca Mobile blames cyberattack for network disruption
U.K.-based mobile virtual network provider giant Lyca Mobile has confirmed a cyberattack that caused service disruption for millions of its customers. Lyca Mobile claims to be the world’s largest international mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO, which piggybacks off network operator EE's infrastructure. Lyca confirmed in a statement this week that the security incident prevented customers from topping up their balances via its website, app, or in stores over the weekend, and also disrupt
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Next-gen mRNA vaccines will be easier to use: Moderna CEO
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel says the company is working on a vaccine formula and packaging that will make it easier to use mNRA technology.
2 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
Grim poll reveals what people really think of Rishi Sunak
The prime minister has tried to regain the confidence of the voters with a slew of policy announcements.
4 min read - PoliticsThe New Republic
McCarthy Allies Are Taking Revenge on Democrats—One Office at a Time
Allies of ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have begun to exact a very strange revenge against Democrats who voted to kick him from power.The House voted 216-210 Tuesday to strip McCarthy of the gavel. Eight Republicans broke ranks to vote against him, but all Democrats united to oppose McCarthy. McCarthy appointed his ally Patrick McHenry to serve as speaker pro tempore until the chamber can vote on an official replacement,McHenry immediately ordered former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to move
2 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Dad loses 100 pounds in 6 months after seeing photo of himself sleeping in church
A dad of two from Texas is celebrating a 100-pound weight loss that he says was inspired by a photo of him taken by his wife. The photo showed Jamie Wooldridge, of Southlake, Texas, sleeping while sitting on a pew inside a church. After seeing that photo of himself and recognizing that his overall health -- including his cholesterol and blood pressure levels -- was suffering, Wooldridge started a weight loss journey that he said helped him lose 100 pounds within six months.
3 min read - USFox News
Elementary school teacher accused of raping student implies she's pregnant with his child: report
A Tennessee elementary school teacher accused of raping a minor implied that she is pregnant with a child in a phone call played aloud in court Tuesday.
4 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
House Dem Spots 1 Very Awkward Problem In GOP Plan To Make Trump Next Speaker
There's one glaring issue standing in the way of the far-right plot to install Trump as next House speaker.
4 min read - PoliticsSnopes
Fact Check: Biden Ordered FBI to Make Unannounced Home Visits to Over 100K Trump Supporters?
"The FBI agents say, 'You haven't done anything wrong yet, we just want to talk.' Is this a form of voter intimidation?," a popular post on X asked.
3 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Disturbing New Details Revealed in Charlotte Sena Kidnapping: Reports
GoFundMeDisturbing new details emerged Tuesday surrounding the abduction of 9-year-old Charlotte Sena and the suspect who is alleged to have swiped her from a park while riding a bike.In an arraignment memorandum obtained by CNN, 46-year-old Craig Nelson Ross Jr. “wrote a ransom letter with the intent to compel the payment of monies as ransom for her,” the document says. Also among the new details to emerge Tuesday is that Ross may have forced the child to pen her own ransom letter to demand $50
3 min read - PoliticsDeadline
Trump Ordered To Shut Up Or Face 30 Days Behind Bars
Donald Trump has been told to watch what he says and posts, or risk ending up behind bars for up to a month. In the second day of the former POTUS’ financial fraud trial, Judge Arthur Engoron just issued a limited gag order against everyone in the civil case to stop verbal and social media-posted …
3 min read - USBusiness Insider
As police arrived at Sam Bankman-Fried's house, his mom was texting him insisting that he wear long pants to get arrested, instead of his usual cargo shorts
Sam Bankman-Fried was in a bathroom at his $30 million penthouse arguing with his mom over texts as officers looked for him, Michael Lewis wrote.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Trump Being Nominated for House Speaker Is Becoming a Real Possibility
Carlos Barria/ReutersRight-wing pundits and lawmakers are already rallying around the idea of former President Donald Trump as the next Speaker of the House following Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s shock ouster Tuesday. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, and even the far-right cable network Newsmax all floated the idea of Trump taking over the role Tuesday evening, just minutes after McCarthy’s ejection from House leadership. “Donald Trump should be nominated as a litmus t
3 min read - USAtlanta Black Star
‘Told Him…Not To Handle The Gun’: Eleven-Year-Old Grabs Mother’s Purple 9MM And Shoots Teammate In Back After Football Practice for Knocking Food Out of His Hand
An 11-year-old Florida Pop Warner football player who shot and wounded two teammates after a fight broke out at practice on Monday was arrested and […]
2 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Trump Finally Brings His Online Rage to the Courtroom
Angela Weiss/ReutersA day after receiving a tongue lashing from a judge disturbed by Donald Trump’s insolence outside the New York courtroom, the former president began to make exasperated remarks inside the court, as the third day of his bank fraud trial started Wednesday.The increasingly furious Trump—whose real estate empire has already received the kiss of death from the judge—remained quiet during the first two days of proceedings, instead choosing to rail against the entire justice system
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