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GOP’s Jordan will back a temporary House speaker as he tries to shore up support, lawmakers say
Refusing to drop out, Republican Rep. Jim Jordan is telling GOP colleagues he will back a temporary speaker as he works to shore up support to win the gavel himself.6 months ago
Amazon will start testing drones that will drop prescriptions on your doorstep, literally
Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries.6 months ago
Report: Young driver fatality rates have fallen sharply in the US, helped by education, technology
A new report says that crash and fatality rates among drivers under 21 have fallen dramatically in the U.S. during the past 20 years but young drivers are still the riskiest group behind the wheel.6 months ago
Musk’s X tests $1 fee for new users in the Philippines and New Zealand in bid to target spam
Elon Musk’s social media platform X is charging a $1 fee to new users in the Philippines and New Zealand. It's a test designed to cut down on the spam and fake accounts flourishing on the platform formerly known as Twitter.6 months ago
United Airlines rolling out plan that lets passengers in economy class with window seats board first
United Airlines says that it will start boarding passengers in economy class with window seats first starting next week, a move that will speed up boarding times for flights.6 months ago
Rep. Jim Jordan fails again to win House speaker vote
Next steps are uncertain as lawmakers float other options. The hard-edged ally of Donald Trump appears to have no path for the gavel.6 months ago
Rite Aid’s bankruptcy plan stirs worries of new ‘pharmacy deserts’
Rite Aid’s plan to close more stores as part of its bankruptcy process raises concern about how that might hurt access to medicine and care.6 months ago
Amazon, Tripadvisor and other companies team up to battle fake reviews while FTC seeks to ban them
Some of the most used platforms for travel and online shopping said Tuesday they’re going to team up to battle fake reviews.6 months ago
Republicans will try to elect Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan as House speaker but GOP holdouts remain
On Tuesday, the House is scheduled to start voting at noon in what could become a showdown for the gavel.6 months ago
LinkedIn cuts more than 600 workers, about 3% of workforce
LinkedIn said Monday it is laying off hundreds of workers.6 months ago
What Google’s antitrust trial means for your search habits
If government regulators prevail in their antitrust trial, it’s likely to unleash drastic changes designed to undermining the dominance of the Google search engine.7 months ago
Packed Gaza hospitals warn that thousands could die as supplies run low and ground offensive looms
Medics in Gaza are warning that thousands could die as hospitals packed with wounded people run desperately low on fuel and basic supplies.7 months ago
‘Ring of fire’ eclipse brings cheers and shouts of joy as it moves across the Americas
CANCÚN, México (AP) — Cheers and shouts of joy erupted as a rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun made its way across the Americas. From Oregon to Brazil, millions had waited with anticipation. In the resort city of Cancún, Mexico, families filed into a planetarium to witness the celestial event. In New Mexico, […]7 months ago
Palestinians struggle to evacuate northern Gaza amid growing Israeli warnings of ground offensive
Palestinians are struggling to flee from areas of Gaza targeted by the Israeli military ahead of an expected land offensive a week after Hamas' bloody attack into Israel7 months ago
US says North Korea delivered 1,000 containers of equipment and munitions to Russia for Ukraine war
The White House says that North Korea has delivered military equipment to Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine.7 months ago
Far from Israel, Jews grieve and pray for peace in Shabbat services held as Israel-Hamas war rages
Jews in communities far from Israel gathered at synagogues this weekend for Shabbat services held amid the ongoing war ignited by Hamas militants’ attack on Israel a week earlier. Rabbis led prayers of peace and shared grief with their congregations. At many synagogues security was tight. PITTSBURGH RABBI SAYS HAMAS ATTACK RESURFACES GENERATIONS OF TRAUMA […]7 months ago
Hornets’ Miles Bridges turns himself in after arrest warrant issued over protection order
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has turned himself in after a warrant was issued for an alleged protection order violation stemming from a domestic violence case last year.7 months ago
Louise Glück, Nobel-winning poet of terse and candid lyricism, dies at 80
Nobel laureate Louise Glück has died at 80. Over more than 60 years of published work, Glück honed a narrative of disillusion, entrapment, alienation, betrayal and longing, spelled by moments of ecstasy and contentment.7 months ago
Ford recalls over 238,000 Explorers to replace axle bolts that can fail after US opens investigation
Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power or allowing the SUVs to roll away while in park.7 months ago
Man admits stealing ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers from museum in 2005, but details remain a mystery
A man charged with stealing a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the “The Wizard of Oz” has pleaded guilty in a deal that could keep him out of prison due to his failing health.7 months ago
Sony’s Access controller for the PlayStation aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilities
Sony’s new Access Controller, developed with input from accessibility consultants, aims to change how those with disabilities play video games with controllers.7 months ago
Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker
Here’s our interview 👇 with Boyd Matheson on the breaking Scalise news: WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Steve Scalise ended his bid to become House speaker late Thursday after hardline holdouts refused to back the party’s nominee, throwing the GOP majority into deeper chaos with the chamber unable to function. Scalise told GOP colleagues at a […]7 months ago
Hard-line Republicans won’t back Scalise for speaker
Scalise won the majority party's nomination Wednesday, but some fellow Republicans are reluctant to back him in a floor vote.7 months ago
