Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 By Ben Weingarten for RealClearInvestigations Progressives are using legal loopholes and the power of the federal government to maximize Democrat votes in the 2024 election at taxpayers’ expense, RealClearInvestigations has found. The methods include voter registration and mobilization campaigns by ostensibly nonpartisan charities that target Democrats using demographic data as proxies, and the Biden administration’s unprecedented demand that every federal agency “consider ways to expand citizens’ opportunities to register to vote and to obtain information about, and participate in, the electoral process.” A dizzying array of overwhelmingly “democracy-focused” entities with ties to the Democratic Party operating as…
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Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or actions. The European Medicines Agency regulatory committee announced the results of its review on Friday. It’s the latest group to conclude there’s no known tie between a new class of obesity drugs and suicide. In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said a preliminary review showed no evidence of such a link, though the agency said it could not rule out that “a small risk may exist” and that it would continue to study the…
Inflation is the big issue in this bellwether for the nation. And voters have a message: listen or lose.
These are treacherous times for bond traders. A couple of months ago, the market consensus was that the US Federal Reserve would cut interest rates six times this year, starting imminently.
Before you sign off for the weekend, know that Southwest Airlines is offering 25% off flights across its network for travel through September. The one catch to keep in mind is that this discount only applies to flights booked with Southwest Rapid Rewards points. Deal basics SOUTHWEST.COM Airline: SouthwestRoutes: Valid for travel across the Southwest networkHow to book: Directly with the airline using the promo code “SAVE25NOW”Travel dates: April 15-Sept. 30Book by: Monday, April 15, at 11:59 p.m. PDTBlackout dates: May 23-24 and 27; July 7, 14, 21 and 28 Fares purchased through this sale are limited based on availability.…
Noname Security, a cybersecurity startup that protects APIs, is in advanced talks with Akamai Technologies to sell itself for $500 million, according to a person familiar with the deal. Noname was co-founded in 2020 by Oz Golan and Shay Levi and is headquartered in Palo Alto but has Israeli roots. The startup raised $220 million from venture investors and was last valued at $1 billion in December 2021 when it raised $135 million in a Series C led by Georgian and Lightspeed. While the sale price is a significant discount from that valuation, the deal as it currently stands would…
I’ve mentioned before that I use silicone molds to make homemade gummy vitamins, lotion bars, and other household staples. However, the mention of silicone molds tends to spark the question, “Is silicone bakeware safe?” Unfortunately, this is one of those questions that I usually answer by saying: “It depends.” Here’s a more in-depth explanation. What is Silicone? First, it’s crucial to understand three often-confused terms: silicon, silica, and silicone. These substances are related but distinct. Here’s a brief overview of each: Silicon – A natural element (symbol Si and atomic number 14). An element cannot break down into smaller particles…
The White House has announced a new $7.4 billion round of student loan cancellations, relieving nearly 277,000 borrowers of their debt. The latest attempt to chip away at the amount owed for education means President Joe Biden has now erased a grand total of $153 billion in debt, impacting 4.3 million people. This round of student loan forgiveness will largely help borrowers who are enrolled in federal loan forgiveness programs including the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, which offers lower monthly payments based on income, and income-driven repayment plans, which are based on a percentage of a borrower’s…
Gaza’s media office and Reporters Without Borders say there is evidence to suggest it was a targeted attack. Three journalists have been injured, one seriously, in an Israeli attack at the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza that authorities in the besieged strip say was a targeted attack. Sami Shehadeh, a journalist with Turkish broadcaster TRT had his foot amputated after being wounded in the attack on Friday, according to the channel. TRT Arabi correspondent Sami Berhum was also wounded. “The vehicle of a team from TRT Arabi [TRT’s Arabic-language channel] that was preparing to broadcast from the Nuseirat camp…
Screenshot: Western Lensman CNN presented some controversial coverage of the death of former NFL player OJ Simpson, on multiple occasions struggling to convey why people were happy he was acquitted in the double murder of his wife Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman. Correspondent Stephanie Elam was first out of the blocks with her analysis Thursday afternoon. Elam, a climate change analyst for the network, seemed to imply people were thrilled to see that OJ, as a black celebrity, could get away with murder. “It’s also just worth noting how much was impacted by this trial, Jake, as…
Adults can now declare a change to male, female or diverse without undergoing a psychiatric assessment.
Donald Trump won the 2016 election because he was seen as a plucky, unconventional underdog running against not just a face of the establishment, but arguably its most reviled representative.