By Emel Akan and Lawrence Wilson President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will square off in their first debate of 2024 on June 27, aiming to present different visions for the future of the United States. The high-stakes debate will be a crucial platform for the two oldest candidates in U.S. history to […]
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Federal Judge Blocks Massive Swipe Fee Settlement Between Visa and Mastercard
By Jack Phillips A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a $30 billion antitrust settlement between Mastercard and Visa in which they had agreed to limit fees they charged for retailers who take their debit and credit cards. U.S. District Judge Margo Brodie in New York wrote that she was “not likely to grant final approval” […]
Posted inTechnology
AI Song Generators Sued by Major Record Labels for Copyright Infringement
By Jessamyn Dodd Leading record labels are taking legal action against AI-driven music platforms Suno and Udio, accusing them of copyright infringement. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) made the announcement on June 24, naming prominent labels such as Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records as plaintiffs. The lawsuits were filed […]
Posted inNational News
Federal Judges Block Parts of Student Loan Repayment Plan
By Caden Pearson Federal judges in Missouri and Kansas issued separate rulings on June 24 blocking key sections of the Biden administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) program, which is designed to lower student loan payments and forgive debts. A new version of the program that would reduce payments and shorten maximum repayment periods […]
Posted inNational News
Here’s What You Need to Know About Colorado’s Primaries
By Nathan Worcester The biggest move ahead of the June 25 Colorado congressional primaries is a district switch, which happened months ago. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), after a divorce from her husband, Jayson Boebert, decided to depart from Colorado’s Third District, on the western slope, in favor of the Fourth District in the eastern half […]
Posted inNational News
FBI Restores Security Clearance of Whistleblower Suspended After Questioning Official Jan. 6 Narrative
By Tom Ozimek Whistleblower Marcus Allen’s attorneys said he has reached a settlement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which has agreed to reinstate his security clearances and disburse 27 months of back pay after suspending him amid “security concerns” over how his views of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol incident affected his work […]
Posted inNational News
Trump Outraises Biden in May, Closes In on President’s Cash Advantage: Filings
By Austin Alomzo Former President Donald Trump outraised President Joe Biden in May and now likely has more cash on hand than him, too. Financial disclosures by committees attached to the Biden and Trump campaigns, filed June 20 with the Federal Election Commission, suggest that former President Trump overtook President Biden in both fundraising and […]
Posted inBusiness
Nvidia Eclipses Microsoft as World’s Most Valuable Company
By Reuters Nvidia became the world’s most valuable company on Tuesday, dethroning tech heavyweight Microsoft as its high-end processors play a central role in a scramble to dominate artificial intelligence technology. Shares of the chipmaker climbed 3.5 percent to $135.58, lifting its market capitalization to $3.335 trillion, just days after overtaking iPhone maker Apple to […]
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Orange Peels Emerge as Potential Cardiac Superfood
By George Citroner Researchers may have uncovered a health secret hiding in plain sight. The orange peel most people mindlessly toss in the trash after squeezing out the juice packs a powerful punch when it comes to combating cardiovascular disease risk factors, a new study suggests. Reduces Levels of Compound Linked to Heart Risk In […]
Posted inImmigration
Financial Impact of Illegal Immigrants on Nation’s Public Education System “Staggering”
By Judicial Watch Nearly half a million illegal immigrant minors have entered the United States through the porous Mexican border since President Joe Biden took office in 2021 and the financial impact on the nation’s public education system is staggering, according to information disclosed at a recent congressional hearing conducted to address the unprecedented crisis. […]
Posted inEconomy
Lock-In Effect Leading Many Homeowners to Tap Into Soaring Home Equity
By Mark Gilman Homeowners who took advantage of low interest rates years ago now face mortgage rates upwards of 8 percent and are not moving. Referred to as the “lock-in effect,” those rooted residents have dramatically affected what has become an inventory-depleted housing market. But those locked-in homeowners are also relishing near-record equity levels that […]
Posted inWeather
Heat Wave to Affect Tens of Millions of Americans This Week, Weather Agency Warns
By Jack Phillips The National Weather Service (NWS) issued heat advisories and excessive heat warnings for a swath of the U.S. East Coast and Midwest for June 18, while the weather agency separately warned that the temperatures will only increase as the week progresses. “Record-breaking heat is forecast to expand from the Midwest and Great […]
