Category: USA
Caravan of 1,500 migrants forms in Mexico
Fox News Around 1,500 migrants have formed a caravan in southern Mexico and hope to make it to the U.S. before President-elect Trump takes office in January, when he is expected to clamp down heavily on illegal crossings which have soared under the Biden-Harris administration. The caravan, made up of men, women and young children…
Read MoreICC Issues War Crimes Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu, Gallant Over Gaza War
Wall Street Journal The court alleged the Israeli prime minister and former defense minister committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during the offensive in the Gaza Strip, https://www.wsj.com/articles/icc-issues-war-crimes-arrest-warrant-for-netanyahu-gallant-over-gaza-war-0573b79a
Read MoreAmericans are ready to shop holiday sales amid higher prices, debt
Washington Post With the election behind them, many consumers finally feel free to spend — though they’ll still be focused on deals and selective about splurges. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/21/american-consumers-retail-sales-holiday-shopping/
Read MoreTrump administration picks’ families have 1 thing in common
Fox News As President-elect Donald Trump has aggressively set to work on building his new administration, some have noticed that many of those being selected as his closest advisors are parents with families well above the national average. The current national average for a family in the U.S. is 1.94, which is below the minimum…
Read MoreWork Advice: I’m uncomfortable with our CEO invoking Jesus in meetings
Washington Post As a non-Christian, I’m bothered by our CEO’s practice of opening meetings with a Christian prayer. Should I say something? https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/21/work-advice-religious-accommodation/
Read MoreComer to create DOGE subcommittee chaired by Marjorie Taylor Greene to work with Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy
Fox News EXCLUSIVE: House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer is expected to establish a subcommittee that will work with the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to eliminate government waste, Fox News Digital has learned. A source familiar told Fox News Digital that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene,…
Read MoreAI’s enormous power demand is threatening U.S. climate goals
Washington Post The voracious electricity needs of AI are driving plans for dozens of new fossil fuel plants, pushing climate goals out of reach. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/11/19/ai-cop29-climate-data-centers/
Read MoreTurkey prices unflappable despite bird flu and high grocery costs
Washington Post As buyers deal with high prices in supermarkets, the cost for the Thanksgiving staple of turkey remains relatively stable. Here’s why. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/21/thanksgiving-turkey-prices-meal-inflation/
Read MoreFlorida Tries a Subtler Way to Curb Progressive Ideology: Cut Sociology
New York Times Conservatives in Florida have moved from explosive politics to subtler tactics to uproot liberal “indoctrination” in higher education by removing classes like Sociology from core requirements. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/us/florida-social-sciences-progressive-ideas.html
Read MoreTop federal watchdog announces new oversight of tech giants
Washington Post The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could soon closely monitor payment systems run by Google, Apple and Venmo. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/21/cfpb-tech-payments-oversight/
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