In a surprising turn of events, House Republicans have nominated Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their new nominee for speaker of the House of Representatives. This decision came after Rep. Steve Scalise abandoned his candidacy due to opposition from hard-right members of the GOP. The closed-door internal party vote resulted in Jordan defeating Rep.
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In a significant move, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a formal complaint against Elon Musk’s company, X, formerly known as Twitter. The NLRB’s “Region 20” San Francisco branch has alleged that X violated the National Labor Relations Act by terminating Yao Yue, a principal software engineer, shortly after Musk assumed control in
In the midst of the recent Israel-Hamas war, top European regulator Thierry Breton issued a warning to social media platforms like Meta, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter), urging them to be vigilant against disinformation and violent posts related to the conflict. Unlike the United States, where the First Amendment protects speech, European regulations such as
The highly anticipated Western film, “Butcher’s Crossing,” directed by Gabe Polsky, has recently released an exciting new clip. Starring Nicolas Cage and Fred Hechinger from “The White Lotus,” the film is based on the 1960 novel of the same name by John Williams. Set to premiere at TIFF 2022, “Butcher’s Crossing” will be released in
Andrew Flintoff, the former cricket star and popular Top Gear host, has reached a financial settlement with the BBC after the serious crash he was involved in last December during filming for the show. The settlement, reportedly worth £9m, aims to support Flintoff in his continued rehabilitation, return to work, and future plans. Both Flintoff
Breast cancer is a devastating disease that affects millions of women worldwide. In recent years, there have been significant advancements in the treatment and management of breast cancer. One such development is the PREDICT prognostication tool, a web-based tool that estimates the risk of dying from breast cancer and the potential benefits of different adjuvant
Taylor Swift fans were in for a pleasant surprise when they found out that last-minute Thursday night previews of her highly anticipated The Eras Tour concert film were available. With just an eight-hour window to purchase tickets, the film managed to generate an impressive $2.8 million in ticket sales. This unexpected release strategy, coupled with
The iPhone 15 series may have just hit the market, but that hasn’t stopped rumors from swirling about the upcoming iPhone 16 lineup. According to a recent report, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature a 0.2-inch larger display compared to their predecessors. Alongside this, the new models are expected to
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle finds himself awaiting the NFL’s decision on whether he will face a fine for the T-shirt he wore under his uniform during the game against the Dallas Cowboys. Kittle anticipates having to pay for his wardrobe choice, as he admits to wearing a personalized T-shirt with potentially inappropriate
American banks are facing yet another quarter in which interest rates have surged, resulting in renewed concerns about shrinking margins and increasing loan losses. As the industry struggles with these challenges, some analysts are trying to find a silver lining amidst the chaos. However, the fundamental outlook for banks seems difficult in the near term,