Category: news
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Number of women in Congress stalls for the first time since Trump’s 2016 election
Women have made significant gains in Congress in recent elections, but that progress has stalled for the first time since 2016, falling short of the current record levels. The latest woman to lose her race is Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola, with NBC News projecting her defeat to Republican Nick Begich in Alaska. One other female…
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Newly identified chemical in drinking water could be toxic: study
The Summary A newly identified chemical byproduct may be present in drinking water in about a third of U.S. homes, a study found. Scientists do not yet know whether the byproduct is dangerous. But some are worried that it could have toxic properties because of similarities to other chemicals of concern. About a third of…
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Golfer Brian Harman says woman is in coma after trying to save his son from drowning
Golfer Brian Harman said a family friend has been in a coma for nearly six weeks after she jumped into the water to save his 6-year-old son from drowning. Harman told reporters ahead of the RSM Classic on St. Simons Island, Georgia, on Tuesday that his family was on vacation in Florida along with their friend, Cathy…
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SEC Chair Gary Gensler will step down Jan. 20, making way for Trump replacement
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler will resign on Jan. 20, the agency announced Thursday, paving the way for President-elect Donald Trump to select a replacement immediately. Gensler took over the SEC in 2021, and under his leadership the commission has taken an ambitious but controversial approach to several regulatory issues, including cryptocurrencies. Trump…
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Trump Cabinet picks hover over the search for Vance’s Senate successor in Ohio
The search for Vice President-elect JD Vance’s successor in the Senate is reinforcing a rift among Ohio Republicans, whose loyalties are divided between the establishment-friendly Gov. Mike DeWine and President-elect Donald Trump. DeWine, who endorsed against a Trump-backed candidate this year in the race for Ohio’s other Senate seat, will appoint someone to fill Vance’s…
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Over 160,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli risk
About 167,000 pounds of both fresh and frozen ground beef products have been recalled over possible E. coli contamination, according to the the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). After the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health noticed a link between a group of reported illnesses and ground beef from Wolverine…
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Matt Gaetz withdraws his bid for attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on Thursday announced that he would withdraw his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general. “I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback — and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was…
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Man who spent $6.2 million on banana duct-taped to wall says he’s going to eat it
Grocery inflation just hit its peak after a single banana was sold for $6.2 million on Wednesday. Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun dropped over $6 million on the piece of produce — because it was duct-taped to a wall. The banana is part of a piece of artwork called “Comedian,” created by the Italian artist and…
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Wisconsin man faked his own death and ended up in Uzbekistan, authorities say
A Wisconsin man is alive and well after faking his own death — leaving a long trail of electronic breadcrumbs in the United States, Canada and Europe, authorities said Thursday. Green Lake County Sheriff’s deputies have been in touch with Ryan Borgwardt, a married father of two who was reported missing in August and now…
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Jussie Smollett conviction in hate crime attack hoax overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
The conviction against actor Jussie Smollett for falsely reporting a hate crime to Chicago police in 2019 has been overturned by the state’s supreme court over prosecutorial issues. Smollett’s case was reviewed by the Illinois Supreme Court, which ruled Thursday that the former “Empire” actor should not have been charged after he entered a non-prosecution…