A year after President Kais Saied’s power grab upended Tunisia’s Arab Spring-born democracy, opposition to him is growing as he prepares a constitutional referendum to solidify his one-man rule. Saied will hold a referendum on July 25 to formalize his remaking of the country’s political institutions, one year after seizing
A new study has discovered that using recreational marijuana is associated with an increased risk of needing emergency room care and being hospitalized for any reason. The study, which was published Monday in the journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research, examined national health records data for over 30,000 Ontario, Canada, residents
On the seven-year anniversary of the landmark 2015 Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage, Jim Obergefell spoke to CNN’s Jim Acosta, and discussed the Court’s recent ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, specifically concerns that the case will lead to other cases being overturned. On Friday, the
According tho the Wall Street Journal, on the first Sunday after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, clergy members treaded carefully in discussing abortion, and they called for respectful debate on an issue that divides many congregations. Mr. Stanley told parishioners that he had strong personal feelings about the
Pride parades began Sunday in New York City and across the country, with glittering confetti, cheering crowds, fluttering rainbow flags, and newfound fears about losing liberties won through decades of activism. The annual marches in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and other cities took place just two days after one
The roaring economic recoveries that followed the pandemic’s first year slowed due to supply-chain issues. The world machine is far too large and complex to restart operations in a matter of months. Slowing growth was also an unexpected occurrence. To top it all off, Russia decided to invade Ukraine, while
Now that Vladimir Putin is running out of senior officers, an obese Russian retired general has been sent to fight on the frontlines in Eastern Ukraine. According to the Daily Star, the 67-year-old 20-stone general is now said to be in command of Russian special forces operating in the region,
The Philadelphia 76ers struck a deal on draft night, sending the No. 23 pick as well as Danny Green to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for De’Anthony Melton. The Sixers needed players who could help them win right now, and this addition does just that. The Sixers are in win-now
Last season, Geno Smith started three games for the Seahawks after Russell Wilson suffered a finger injury. That was his first real opportunity as a team’s starting quarterback since the 2014 season with the Jets. That’s not a lot of playing time for a player who came into the league
According to the New York Times, the man most responsible for shaping a United States Supreme Court that delivered a long-awaited victory to the conservative movement has spent weeks saying he doesn’t think it will be good for his party. After a draft of the likely decision was leaked in
A six-minute video posted on WeChat depicted Shanghai’s latest COVID lockdown. Government censors removed the viral video. Reposted, then removed. Repeatedly. “Because there’s no obvious, reliable voice of authority, we get news through rumors or WeChat,” a Shanghai resident who lived through the lockdown told BuzzFeed News. “It’s fake. It’s
Due to pilot shortage, American Airlines will discontinue service to some airports in Iowa, New York, and Ohio beginning in September. The services will end on September 7 at the Dubuque Regional Airport in Iowa, the Long Island MacArthur Airport and the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport in New York, and
On Thursday, New York City began offering monkeypox vaccinations to at-risk groups as authorities work to contain a global outbreak. However, demand was so high that the city had to cut off walk-in appointments within hours of launching the program, and scheduled visits were already booked through early next week.
A new front in the conflict between Russia and NATO has opened up after one of the Western military alliance’s members, Lithuania, banned the transit of some Russian goods to its Baltic Sea exclave of Kaliningrad. Russia has vowed retaliation for Lithuania’s “hostile actions,” threatening “serious” consequences, while NATO members
According to British intelligence, casualties among Russian and pro-Russian forces in Ukraine are increasing at an unsustainable rate, raising further concerns about Moscow’s ability to maintain its current pace of operations despite limited progress on the battlefield. According to figures released last week by the Donetsk People’s Republic, a self-proclaimed
Elon Musk’s 18-year-old child has been given a new name and gender, officially becoming Vivian Jenna Wilson. According to court documents obtained by TMZ on Thursday, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge approved the petition and requested that the state issue a new birth certificate to reflect the changes.
According to the Wall Street Journal, after decades of safety concerns, Western nations are betting big on nuclear power, but they’ve lost their reactor-building expertise. Governments want carbon-free nuclear energy to combat climate change and reduce Russian oil and gas dependence. The U.S., France, and China support a new generation
The Frankfurt-based central bank stated in a report released on Tuesday that it does not think the area will experience stagflation, which occurs when high inflation is combined with slow economic growth and high unemployment, like it did in the 1970s. Stagflation, according to the ECB, is defined as inflation
Today, the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to overturn New York state’s harsh concealed-carry gun permitting system on constitutional grounds. In recent years, the Supreme Court has strengthened Second Amendment protections, and experts believe the court’s 6-3 conservative supermajority might assist enhance gun ownership protections. The Supreme Court ruled in District
In Canada, inflation reached levels not seen since 1983 in May. We believe that the CPI data make a 75 basis point interest rate hike at the next meeting a near inevitability, with rates peaking at more than 2.75 percent. There was no relief in May for those of us
It’s been eight months since I predicted a top in Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and advised investors to avoid it. The market has dropped more than 70% since our last article, crushing dreams and exposing the industry’s false analysts and idols. In this article, I’ll discuss my thoughts on Bitcoin in the
The Kardashians have become such a persistent presence in online discourse that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish their everyday lives from what they choose to present on television. What is the difference between personal and professional branding? What is the difference between a simple Instagram post and fodder for
Rumors have circulated online that Jim Carrey died in 2022. This, however, is completely false because the actor is fine and doing well. Carrey has made a name for himself in the film industry by taking on roles that would be difficult for someone else to fill. With this in mind,
Elon Musk has described them as the most significant technology on the horizon. However, unions are lobbying against their widespread use, citing studies that show they could eliminate up to 500,000 jobs. They are self-driving trucks, which supporters see as a solution to rising shipping demand and increased road safety.
Financial markets have taken a significant hit in the last week as a result of high inflation figures and an expected interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, raising fears of a recession. On Monday, June 13, U.S. stocks entered bear market territory, with the S&P 500, Wall Street’s
In separate interviews this week, Bill and Hillary Clinton both suggested that American democracy is on the verge of collapse. The pair both stated that the government as we know it is at risk after the third hearing on January 6 committee and a new poll showing that a majority of both
The Internal Revenue Service is automating more of its call volume, giving call-center employees more time to handle more complex taxpayer requests. Individuals who are delinquent on their taxes and receive a mailed notice from the IRS can call an artificial intelligence-powered bot and set up a payment without having
According to the New York Times, employees at an Apple store in the Baltimore area have voted to unionize, making it the first of the company’s 270-plus stores in the United States to join a labor organizing trend sweeping through retailers, restaurants, and technology companies. The outcome, announced by the
According to University of South Florida researchers, coffee and credit cards may be a financial planner’s worst nightmare. According to researchers, shoppers who drank a complimentary cup of coffee before going shopping spent 50% more money and bought 30% more items than their non-caffeinated counterparts. “Caffeine, as a powerful stimulant,
The United States is on the verge of another recession due to the rising prices. While many individuals may want to brace for high unemployment and company closures, a recent study reveals that another effect may be a shift in our diets. During a recession, individuals eat less protein and green
Bruce Springsteen joined Paul McCartney onstage last night (June 16) as he finished his US “Got Back” tour at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. The Beatles legend and New Jersey’s favorite son performed Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The USA-era hit Glory Days, as well as Lennon and McCartney’s I Wanna Be
According to Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyers, her cellmate in prison has stated on multiple occasions that she was offered money to assassinate Jeffrey Epstein’s 60-year-old accomplice. Her attorneys made the accusation in a court filing on Wednesday, asking for leniency after she was convicted of sex trafficking and assisting pedophile billionaire
As deadly flooding continues to damage the towns, roads, and bridges along the Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park may be closed “indefinitely.” Park officials described the region’s massive flooding as a once-in-a-thousand-year occurrence that might change the path of the Yellowstone River and neighboring landscapes forever.Highway workers build up the
According to a survey conducted by a group of researchers, rare NFTs can quickly lose value when collectors get bored of them. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), like cryptocurrencies, may explode in value, with some fetching collectors thousands or maybe even millions of dollars. While rarer NFTs are often more valued, according
Dow drops 800 points, dropping below 30,000 for the first time in more than a year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell below 30,000 on Thursday, as investors worried that the Federal Reserve’s more aggressive approach to inflation might send the economy into a recession. The Dow had rallied on
The Bank of England raised interest rates for the fifth time in a row on Thursday in an effort to contain rising inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to raise the Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 1.25 percent, with three members calling for a 50 basis point
On Thursday, the Swiss National Bank hiked its policy interest rate for the first time in 15 years, following other central banks in tightening monetary policy to combat rising inflation and sending the safe-haven franc substantially higher. The central bank raised its policy rate from -0.75 percent to -0.25 percent,
Internet Explorer, Microsoft’s once-dominant web browser that some users love to hate, was retired on Wednesday after 27 years on the world’s computer screens. The software giant will no longer provide fixes or updates to the current version of Explorer, and users will be directed to its replacement, Microsoft Edge.
On Wednesday, a federal judge denied former Trump strategist Steve Bannon’s request to dismiss the criminal contempt case against him for disobeying a subpoena from the Jan. 6 select committee. In an oral order, U.S. District Court Judge Carl Nichols rejected a number of arguments made by Bannon, including that
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 0.75 percent on Wednesday, the most in a single meeting since 1994. The Fed signaled that further interest rate rises will occur this year, as the Fed relies on increased borrowing costs to reduce the excessive demand that is contributing to higher-than-expected inflation.
A year after President Kais Saied’s power grab upended Tunisia’s Arab Spring-born democracy, opposition to him is growing as he prepares a constitutional referendum to solidify his one-man rule. Saied will hold a referendum on July 25 to formalize his remaking of the country’s political institutions, one year after seizing
A new study has discovered that using recreational marijuana is associated with an increased risk of needing emergency room care and being hospitalized for any reason. The study, which was published Monday in the journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research, examined national health records data for over 30,000 Ontario, Canada, residents
On the seven-year anniversary of the landmark 2015 Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage, Jim Obergefell spoke to CNN’s Jim Acosta, and discussed the Court’s recent ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, specifically concerns that the case will lead to other cases being overturned. On Friday, the
According tho the Wall Street Journal, on the first Sunday after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, clergy members treaded carefully in discussing abortion, and they called for respectful debate on an issue that divides many congregations. Mr. Stanley told parishioners that he had strong personal feelings about the
Pride parades began Sunday in New York City and across the country, with glittering confetti, cheering crowds, fluttering rainbow flags, and newfound fears about losing liberties won through decades of activism. The annual marches in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and other cities took place just two days after one
The roaring economic recoveries that followed the pandemic’s first year slowed due to supply-chain issues. The world machine is far too large and complex to restart operations in a matter of months. Slowing growth was also an unexpected occurrence. To top it all off, Russia decided to invade Ukraine, while
Now that Vladimir Putin is running out of senior officers, an obese Russian retired general has been sent to fight on the frontlines in Eastern Ukraine. According to the Daily Star, the 67-year-old 20-stone general is now said to be in command of Russian special forces operating in the region,
The Philadelphia 76ers struck a deal on draft night, sending the No. 23 pick as well as Danny Green to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for De’Anthony Melton. The Sixers needed players who could help them win right now, and this addition does just that. The Sixers are in win-now
Last season, Geno Smith started three games for the Seahawks after Russell Wilson suffered a finger injury. That was his first real opportunity as a team’s starting quarterback since the 2014 season with the Jets. That’s not a lot of playing time for a player who came into the league
According to the New York Times, the man most responsible for shaping a United States Supreme Court that delivered a long-awaited victory to the conservative movement has spent weeks saying he doesn’t think it will be good for his party. After a draft of the likely decision was leaked in
A six-minute video posted on WeChat depicted Shanghai’s latest COVID lockdown. Government censors removed the viral video. Reposted, then removed. Repeatedly. “Because there’s no obvious, reliable voice of authority, we get news through rumors or WeChat,” a Shanghai resident who lived through the lockdown told BuzzFeed News. “It’s fake. It’s
Due to pilot shortage, American Airlines will discontinue service to some airports in Iowa, New York, and Ohio beginning in September. The services will end on September 7 at the Dubuque Regional Airport in Iowa, the Long Island MacArthur Airport and the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport in New York, and
On Thursday, New York City began offering monkeypox vaccinations to at-risk groups as authorities work to contain a global outbreak. However, demand was so high that the city had to cut off walk-in appointments within hours of launching the program, and scheduled visits were already booked through early next week.
A new front in the conflict between Russia and NATO has opened up after one of the Western military alliance’s members, Lithuania, banned the transit of some Russian goods to its Baltic Sea exclave of Kaliningrad. Russia has vowed retaliation for Lithuania’s “hostile actions,” threatening “serious” consequences, while NATO members
According to British intelligence, casualties among Russian and pro-Russian forces in Ukraine are increasing at an unsustainable rate, raising further concerns about Moscow’s ability to maintain its current pace of operations despite limited progress on the battlefield. According to figures released last week by the Donetsk People’s Republic, a self-proclaimed
Elon Musk’s 18-year-old child has been given a new name and gender, officially becoming Vivian Jenna Wilson. According to court documents obtained by TMZ on Thursday, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge approved the petition and requested that the state issue a new birth certificate to reflect the changes.
According to the Wall Street Journal, after decades of safety concerns, Western nations are betting big on nuclear power, but they’ve lost their reactor-building expertise. Governments want carbon-free nuclear energy to combat climate change and reduce Russian oil and gas dependence. The U.S., France, and China support a new generation
The Frankfurt-based central bank stated in a report released on Tuesday that it does not think the area will experience stagflation, which occurs when high inflation is combined with slow economic growth and high unemployment, like it did in the 1970s. Stagflation, according to the ECB, is defined as inflation
Today, the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to overturn New York state’s harsh concealed-carry gun permitting system on constitutional grounds. In recent years, the Supreme Court has strengthened Second Amendment protections, and experts believe the court’s 6-3 conservative supermajority might assist enhance gun ownership protections. The Supreme Court ruled in District
In Canada, inflation reached levels not seen since 1983 in May. We believe that the CPI data make a 75 basis point interest rate hike at the next meeting a near inevitability, with rates peaking at more than 2.75 percent. There was no relief in May for those of us
It’s been eight months since I predicted a top in Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and advised investors to avoid it. The market has dropped more than 70% since our last article, crushing dreams and exposing the industry’s false analysts and idols. In this article, I’ll discuss my thoughts on Bitcoin in the
The Kardashians have become such a persistent presence in online discourse that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish their everyday lives from what they choose to present on television. What is the difference between personal and professional branding? What is the difference between a simple Instagram post and fodder for
Rumors have circulated online that Jim Carrey died in 2022. This, however, is completely false because the actor is fine and doing well. Carrey has made a name for himself in the film industry by taking on roles that would be difficult for someone else to fill. With this in mind,
Elon Musk has described them as the most significant technology on the horizon. However, unions are lobbying against their widespread use, citing studies that show they could eliminate up to 500,000 jobs. They are self-driving trucks, which supporters see as a solution to rising shipping demand and increased road safety.
Financial markets have taken a significant hit in the last week as a result of high inflation figures and an expected interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, raising fears of a recession. On Monday, June 13, U.S. stocks entered bear market territory, with the S&P 500, Wall Street’s
In separate interviews this week, Bill and Hillary Clinton both suggested that American democracy is on the verge of collapse. The pair both stated that the government as we know it is at risk after the third hearing on January 6 committee and a new poll showing that a majority of both
The Internal Revenue Service is automating more of its call volume, giving call-center employees more time to handle more complex taxpayer requests. Individuals who are delinquent on their taxes and receive a mailed notice from the IRS can call an artificial intelligence-powered bot and set up a payment without having
According to the New York Times, employees at an Apple store in the Baltimore area have voted to unionize, making it the first of the company’s 270-plus stores in the United States to join a labor organizing trend sweeping through retailers, restaurants, and technology companies. The outcome, announced by the
According to University of South Florida researchers, coffee and credit cards may be a financial planner’s worst nightmare. According to researchers, shoppers who drank a complimentary cup of coffee before going shopping spent 50% more money and bought 30% more items than their non-caffeinated counterparts. “Caffeine, as a powerful stimulant,
The United States is on the verge of another recession due to the rising prices. While many individuals may want to brace for high unemployment and company closures, a recent study reveals that another effect may be a shift in our diets. During a recession, individuals eat less protein and green
Bruce Springsteen joined Paul McCartney onstage last night (June 16) as he finished his US “Got Back” tour at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. The Beatles legend and New Jersey’s favorite son performed Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The USA-era hit Glory Days, as well as Lennon and McCartney’s I Wanna Be
According to Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyers, her cellmate in prison has stated on multiple occasions that she was offered money to assassinate Jeffrey Epstein’s 60-year-old accomplice. Her attorneys made the accusation in a court filing on Wednesday, asking for leniency after she was convicted of sex trafficking and assisting pedophile billionaire
As deadly flooding continues to damage the towns, roads, and bridges along the Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park may be closed “indefinitely.” Park officials described the region’s massive flooding as a once-in-a-thousand-year occurrence that might change the path of the Yellowstone River and neighboring landscapes forever.Highway workers build up the
According to a survey conducted by a group of researchers, rare NFTs can quickly lose value when collectors get bored of them. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), like cryptocurrencies, may explode in value, with some fetching collectors thousands or maybe even millions of dollars. While rarer NFTs are often more valued, according
Dow drops 800 points, dropping below 30,000 for the first time in more than a year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell below 30,000 on Thursday, as investors worried that the Federal Reserve’s more aggressive approach to inflation might send the economy into a recession. The Dow had rallied on
The Bank of England raised interest rates for the fifth time in a row on Thursday in an effort to contain rising inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to raise the Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 1.25 percent, with three members calling for a 50 basis point
On Thursday, the Swiss National Bank hiked its policy interest rate for the first time in 15 years, following other central banks in tightening monetary policy to combat rising inflation and sending the safe-haven franc substantially higher. The central bank raised its policy rate from -0.75 percent to -0.25 percent,
Internet Explorer, Microsoft’s once-dominant web browser that some users love to hate, was retired on Wednesday after 27 years on the world’s computer screens. The software giant will no longer provide fixes or updates to the current version of Explorer, and users will be directed to its replacement, Microsoft Edge.
On Wednesday, a federal judge denied former Trump strategist Steve Bannon’s request to dismiss the criminal contempt case against him for disobeying a subpoena from the Jan. 6 select committee. In an oral order, U.S. District Court Judge Carl Nichols rejected a number of arguments made by Bannon, including that
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 0.75 percent on Wednesday, the most in a single meeting since 1994. The Fed signaled that further interest rate rises will occur this year, as the Fed relies on increased borrowing costs to reduce the excessive demand that is contributing to higher-than-expected inflation.
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