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CDC director: Chinese respiratory virus spike not a cause for alarm
A surge in respiratory infections among young children in China is not cause for alarm, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Mandy Cohen told House lawmakers Thursday. While the infections are triggering some flashbacks to ...15 min ago -
Ford lost $1.7B in profits due to UAW strike, company estimates
Ford is estimating that the company lost $1.7 billion in profits this year due to the six-week long strike by United Auto Workers (UAW). Ford Chief Financial Officer John Lawler said in a company press release that there were $1.7 billion in ...21 min ago -
Suicides by firearm in US reached hit record high in 2022: CDC
Suicides by firearm reached an all-time high in the U.S. last year, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The annual U.S. firearm suicide rate was 8.1 per 100,000 in 2022, up from about 7.3 per 100,000 in 2019. ...32 min ago -
Biden must provide bold leadership on climate change. The world is watching
The U.S. can’t be seen to be sitting on its hands while the rest of the world fights fires and floods. It’s high time America took responsibility for its historical footprint.33 min ago -
You need up to $15,000 more just to live like you did in 2021, analysis finds
The analysis found most American household would need to spend an additional $10,000 or more just to afford the same goods and quality of life they had in 2021. Households in some states need an extra $14,000 to $15,000.44 min ago -
Three US cities make list of most expensive in world
Story at a glance New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco are among the top 10 most expensive cities on the planet to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living 2023 report. Last year, New York City tied with ...53 min ago -
Cook Political Report shifts Montana Senate race toward GOP
The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its rating of the Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-Mont.) in the Montana Senate race from “lean Democrat” to a “toss up” on Thursday. “Three-term Sen. Jon Tester may well be Democrats’ ...59 min ago -
The Rock’s appearance on Rogan is proof that ‘cancel culture’ lost
Johnson’s appearance was a sign we’re moving, thankfully, toward a more empathetic and less vicious media and culture.1 hr ago -
Trump's Georgia co-defendant Kenneth Chesebro meeting with investigators in other states
One of former President Trump's co-defendants in the sweeping Georgia election interference case plans to meet with investigators in states still probing efforts to keep Trump in power after he lost the 2020 election. Kenneth Chesebro — a Trump ...1 hr ago -
Rand Paul uses Heimlich maneuver on Ernst during Senate GOP lunch
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) used the Heimlich maneuver on Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) during the Senate GOP's Thursday lunch after she choked on part of her meal. Ernst said as much on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, thanking Paul for ...1 hr ago -
Russia's Supreme Court bans gay rights movement, declaring it 'extremist'
Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday formally declared the international LGBT movement an “extremist” organization, effectively banning activism for the cause, in the latest step in the country’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights. The country’s high court ...1 hr ago -
Restoring key tax provisions for energy development is critical to America’s future
This commonsense bill promotes our nation’s domestic energy production capabilities — ensuring we keep and create American jobs, lower energy prices, and reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources.1 hr ago -
Meta sues FTC over child data dispute, claiming 'unconstitutional authority'
Meta is suing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over a child data dispute, claiming that recent restrictions on a 2020 settlement demonstrated “unconstitutional authority.” The lawsuit, filed late Wednesday, is largely based on the FTC imposing ...1 hr ago -
5 things to watch in the DeSantis-Newsom debate on Fox
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) are set to meet Thursday in a climatic debate following a growing rivalry between the two that has lasted months. DeSantis and Newsom will take the stage together for a 90-minute ...1 hr ago -
Employers' return-to-office schemes may come with legal pitfalls
The legal risks associated with return-to-office policies are further highlighted by their effect on older workers, working parents, and employees with disabilities.2 hr ago -
White House: Take 2024 polls 'with a grain of salt'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre argued Tuesday the latest set of polls that show President Biden trailing former President Trump in a hypothetical 2024 rematch should be treated with skepticism, pointing to recent examples of ...Nov. 7, 2023 -
Showtime's "The Circus" to end its run
"The Circus" is folding its tent. The popular political documentary show will broadcast its final episode this month after eight seasons and 130 episodes, Showtime confirmed on Tuesday. Hosted by political operatives and commentators John ...Nov. 7, 2023 -
Texas voting on whether to put billions toward gas plants
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Texans could decide to open up billions in loans for gas plants Voters in Texas today will decide whether to approve the ...Nov. 7, 2023 -
Axelrod says it's 'overreacting' to say he told Biden to end 2024 campaign
Democratic strategist David Axelrod played down comments he made Monday which implied President Biden should drop out of the 2024 race. “It’s overreacting to say I told him to drop out,” the senior Obama advisor told Politico on Tuesday. “I didn’t ...Nov. 7, 2023 -
Ohio's Issue 2 marijuana legalization initiative: Live results
Ohio voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide whether recreational marijuana will be legalized in the state. A "yes" vote supports the ballot initiative – Issue 2 – to legalize marijuana in Ohio. A "no" vote opposes the initiative to ...Nov. 7, 2023 -
Petraeus says post-war Israeli occupation of Gaza likely 'inescapable'
Israel will likely have to occupy Gaza post-war, due to fears Hamas would reestablish a stronghold in the region, according to former CIA director and military expert David Petraeus. “This is about ensuring that Hamas cannot reconstitute itself,” ...Nov. 7, 2023 -
Biden campaign pushes back on ‘pundit class’
President Biden’s reelection campaign pushed back on political pundits after positive election results for Democrats on Tuesday and what it argued was a GOP debate Wednesday that boded well for Biden. “We know over the last week there’s been a lot ...Nov. 9, 2023 -
Cardin: News of foiled New York assassination plot 'disturbing'
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ben Cardin (D-Md.) on Wednesday said the news of an alleged plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York City is "disturbing" and underscores a global rise in transnational repression. “We are ...19 hr ago -
Israelis and Palestinians are both held hostage by their own leaders
Since the events of October 7, I have been unable to function.Nov. 20, 2023 -
6 in 10 hoping to avoid politics at Thanksgiving: Survey
Hoping to pass on the side of politics with your turkey this Thanksgiving? You're not alone. A poll released Monday found that more than 60 percent of people say they would rather not talk about politics over the holiday this week. Just 29 percent ...Nov. 20, 2023