Court picks Alabama congressional map likely to mean Democratic gain

A new congressional map in Alabama is likely to result in a Democratic gain in the U.S. House of Representatives. The map, which was released by a three-judge panel on Monday, redrew the state’s seven congressional districts and created two majority-minority districts, one likely to be represented by a Democrat and the other likely to […]Read More

Trump would accept House speakership for a ‘short period’ while

President Trump has not expressed any willingness to take on the role of Speaker of the House for a “short period” while Republicans decide on a permanent replacement. In July 2018, Trump tweeted that he thought it was “great that Nancy Pelosi is staying on as House Minority Leader” and that she was “tough and […]Read More

Starbucks Celebrates 20 Years of Pumpkin Spice Latte with NFT

Starbucks is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte with the launch of a series of non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles. Starting on August 26th, the limited-edition digital collectibles will be available for purchase on the open market. Each collectible will be a unique artwork featuring the beloved fall-favorite beverage, plus the season’s […]Read More

McCarthy thought he could harness forces of disruption. Instead they

McCarthy’s blunt and confrontational approach to politics quickly galvanized both factions of the divided Republican party, creating a powerful political movement that quickly threatened to upend the American political order. However, he underestimated the disruptive potential of his own rhetoric, and the reaction it elicited from opponents. Rather than managing the forces of disruption, McCarthy […]Read More

House Republicans move ‘full steam ahead’ on impeachment inquiry even

House Republicans are moving forward with their impeachment inquiry even as uncertainty amidst Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s official plans for impeachment dominates the news. While House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has moved to reign in his most conservative members pressing for an immediate vote on articles of impeachment, Republican leaders have not stopped the flow of […]Read More

CMCC Global Splashes $100 Million on Blockchain Fund Focused on

China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC), a major Chinese telecoms giant, is reportedly investing $100 million in a new fund focused on blockchain-related startups in Asian countries. The fund, called the CMCC Blockchain Fund of Funds (BFF), has been established by the CMCC Blockchain Research Institute. According to reports, the institute is aimed at supporting and […]Read More

Officiant fires gun to welcome bride, shoots grandson — and

No! This would be totally inappropriate and alarming. As a rule, it’s best to avoid any kind of gun-related displays when it comes to a wedding. Doing so would not only be shocking to all guests but also could be dangerous to everyone present. It’s much preferable to celebrate such a special day in a […]Read More

A government shutdown could really stress out the air travel

— in the short term. It would disrupt TSA screenings, air traffic controllers, and other things associated with keeping the country’s airports running smoothly. The longer-term impacts could be even more severe, with potential air safety problems arising as workers stay home and fewer personnel are available to help manage the already-taxed national air system. […]Read More

Biden says Dems, GOP ‘remain committed’ to bipartisan solutions following

Joe Biden, the President of the United States, has expressed hope that Democrats and Republicans can continue to work together following House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s ouster. In a statement, Biden said he looks forward to continuing to work across the aisle and “ensuring that both sides remain committed to the important work needed to […]Read More

US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Several Chinese Crypto Wallets Linked

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on several Chinese cryptocurrency wallets (along with their associated individuals and companies) that are allegedly linked to illegal drug traffickers. The Treasury Department has targeted wallets belonging to BTCRun, BitCoco, and Ecxx, which are all based in China. The sanctions are designed to impede the ability of […]Read More