Johnson Announces Plan C to Prevent Shutdown; Vote Anticipated
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced Friday morning a new proposal, Plan C, to avert a looming government shutdown, with a House vote expected later in the day. However, Republican lawmakers…
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- Science & Tech
- December 17, 2024
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Naming Pluto’s Moons
Before selecting names for Pluto’s two newly discovered moons, astronomers invited the public to cast their votes. The name “Vulcan,” associated with the Roman god of fire, was the clear…
Trump files lawsuit against Des Moines Register, polling firm
President-elect Trump filed a lawsuit on Monday against The Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer over a poll released shortly before Election Day that showed Vice President Harris…
Democrats Adjust Their Opposition to Trump
Democrats are not preparing a comprehensive opposition strategy against Donald Trump. Unlike in 2016, when elected officials, activists, and millions of voters rallied in a united front to counter his…
- Science & Tech
- December 13, 2024
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Solar superflare that could disrupt power grids ‘overdue’
Observing other systems has revealed that we face greater risks from the Sun than previously understood. Earth is overdue for a devastating “superflare” from the Sun, which could disrupt satellites,…
Gabbard struggles to win senators’ support ahead of confirmation fight
Tulsi Gabbard is facing significant challenges in her efforts to secure confirmation as the director of national intelligence, according to sources familiar with her Senate meetings. Nearly a half-dozen insiders,…
5 Facts About Biden’s 1,500 Acts of Clemency
President Biden pardoned 39 individuals and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 others on Thursday, a sweeping move that comes after pressure from criminal justice advocates over the surprise pardon…
- History & Society
- December 5, 2024
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6 Forgotten Civilizations
Throughout the course of human history, remarkable societies have been established, thrived, and ultimately declined. Many of these have been extensively chronicled by historians, allowing later generations to trace their…
Trump Selects Financial Software Leader as Nominee for Social Security Administration Chief
President-elect Trump appointed financial software executive Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to head the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his upcoming administration. “Frank is a proven business leader with an exceptional…
Concerns Grow Over Musk’s Appetite for Retaliation
Elon Musk’s escalating criticism of President-elect Trump’s opponents and industry rivals is raising concerns he may use his growing influence to pressure adversaries. These worries are compounded by Trump’s repeated…