Sen. Mitch McConnell was captured on video suffering a fall Thursday on Capitol Hill. ETWN Capitol Hill Correspondent Erik Rosales said the incident happened in the basement of the Russell Senate Office Building. Video shows McConnell walking down a hallway while a woman approached him and asked a question about …
Read More »Should all 50 states eliminate income tax? Understanding the real trade-offs
During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans packed up and moved — chasing sunshine, freedom and, let’s be honest, a lower tax bill. Fleeing from New York to Florida and California to Texas, one thing has become clear over the past five years. People decide where to live in part …
Read More »The new arms race is for compute — and America can’t afford to fall behind
Power has always flowed from control of the world’s essential resources. Once it was steel, then oil, then data. Today, it is compute, and whoever controls it will shape the century ahead. Compute is fast becoming the foundation of global economic growth. In the United States, investment in AI infrastructure, …
Read More »Alabama death row inmate insists innocence, urges governor to meet him before nitrogen-gas execution
An Alabama death row inmate, who insists he is an “innocent man,” asked Republican Gov. Kay Ivey to meet with him before the state puts him to death later this week. Anthony Boyd, 53, is scheduled to be executed on Thursday evening by nitrogen gas at the William C. Holman …
Read More »These under $20 kitchen gadgets look like food – and they actually work
Food-shaped kitchen items like pasta-shaped potholders and strawberry stem removers are fun, functional and very giftable. These cute cooking gadgets are designed with purpose but bring a touch of whimsy to any kitchen, making them great conversation starters and perfect presents for the foodies (or gadget lovers) on your list. …
Read More »Bill Ackman jumps into NYC mayoral fight, says Sliwa must drop or ‘we are toast'
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is escalating his commentary on the New York City mayoral race, claiming Republican Curtis Sliwa’s refusal to exit has pushed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani to a 90% chance of victory, according to prediction market data. Ackman, the founder of Pershing Square Capital, argued that Sliwa staying …
Read More »Florida thieves ambush couple at gunpoint after tracking them with AirTag, police say
Authorities revealed footage of a home invasion in Florida that saw armed thieves holding a couple at gunpoint after tracking them down with an Apple AirTag this week. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred on Aug. 19. Suspects Luis Charles, 26, and Odardy Maldonado-Rodriguez, 32, are accused …
Read More »Deleted posts urging violence haunt Democratic Senate hopeful in Maine race
Old online posts that appear to promote violence to achieve political change have triggered new scrutiny of a rising star on the progressive left who’s running for the Senate in Maine. Graham Platner, a U.S. Marine and Army veteran and oyster farmer who is gaining momentum in the race to …
Read More »We found the best appliances, from Samsung to Frigidaire
Is your refrigerator on its last legs? Does your dryer take two cycles to actually dry your clothes? It’s time to find a replacement that’s built to last. Many appliances have smart features that make it easier than ever to do your laundry, organize your groceries or cook restaurant-quality meals. …
Read More »Maine Democratic Senate candidate insists he's 'not a secret Nazi' after controversial tattoo reveal
Maine Democratic Senate candidate and former Marine Graham Platner denied he was a “secret Nazi” Monday after revealing he has a tattoo that resembles a Nazi Germany symbol. Platner’s campaign shared a video with the “Pod Save America” podcast that showed Platner lip-syncing to Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” at his …
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