Dana Bash Fact Checks Donald Trump's Courthouse Whine On CNN
LOADING ERROR LOADINGCNN’s Dana Bash firmly debunked a Donald Trump courthouse complaint during Tuesday’s episode of “Inside Politics.”Trump, while attending his civil fraud case this week, railed about it keeping him off the 2024 campaign trail. “Now, it has been very successful for them because they took me off the campaign trail. Because I’ve been sitting in a courthouse all day long instead of being in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, or a lot of other places I could be at.”“Fact check,” Bash said. Trump “doesn’t have to be there, there is no requirement, he’s not compelled legally to be there,” she explained. Bloomberg’s Salea Mosin agreed Trump is “on the campaign trail” in the court and using it to sow “more seeds of distrust” and talk to his base.
Source:Huffington Post
October 04, 2023 15:39 UTC
These 8 New LGBTQ+ Words Have Been Added To Dictionary.com
Inclusivity and accessibility are essential in all corners of life and with this in mind, the language experts at Dictionary.com have introduced eight new LGBTQ+ words to the website and ensured that the language throughout is now inclusive. So, there have actually been 566 new terms added to Dictionary.com and most of them are on the topics of climate change, technology, and new slang but the LGBTQ+ related terms focus on intersex bodies, trans identity, and sexual fluidity. (adjective) noting or relating to a person who is sexually attracted to people of various genders, but not necessarily to people of all genders. noting or relating to a person who primarily feels sexual attraction to and desire for themselves, as opposed to other people(adjective). noting or relating to a person who primarily feels romantic attraction to and desire for themselves, as opposed to other people(adjective).
Source:Huffington Post
October 04, 2023 11:34 UTC
Michigan School Shooter's Parents Will Stand Trial On Involuntary Manslaughter Charges
LOADING ERROR LOADINGDETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court turned down an appeal Tuesday that cleared the way for the parents of a teenager who fatally shot four students at Oxford High School to face trial on involuntary manslaughter charges. The state appeals court said in March that the couple could face trial, and the Supreme Court let that decision stand in a one-sentence order. AdvertisementProsecutors in suburban Detroit had to show only that there was probable cause to put the parents on trial, a low threshold at this stage. Attorneys for the parents insist the school shooting was not foreseeable. The Crumbley parents have been in custody since shortly after the shooting, unable to afford a $500,000 bond.
Source:Huffington Post
October 04, 2023 09:24 UTC
How To Change Your Phone To Military Time
Inside This ArticleHow To Change Your Phone To Military TimeAre you tired of the confusion that can arise when using the 12-hour time format on your phone? Commonly used in professional and military settings: Military time is widely adopted in professional environments such as healthcare, aviation, transportation, and the military itself. Methods for Changing Phone Time SettingsChanging the time settings on your phone to military time can be done easily and quickly. Q: Can I change my Android phone to military time? A: Yes, you can change your Android phone to military time.
Source:Washington Post
October 04, 2023 05:37 UTC
Kevin McCarthy ousted as House speaker
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks to reporters following a House Republican conference meeting in the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 3, 2023, in Washington, D.C. McCarthy’s speakership was challenged by a handful of conservative members of his own party led by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., following a deal to keep the federal government from partially shutting down over the weekend.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 04, 2023 04:47 UTC
This Is The Wealthiest Person In Illinois
Many financially fortunate individuals live in Illinois, but one person in particular has the most fortune of all. According to Forbes' latest "400 Wealthiest People In The U.S." list, the wealthiest person in Illinois is Lukas Walton. With a net worth of 24.2 billion dollars, Walton ranks 31st on a list of the wealthiest people in the country. Here's what Forbes had to say about compiling the data to discover the 400 wealthiest people in America:"When possible, we met with Forbes 400 members in person or spoke with them virtually or by phone. Net worths for the 2023 Forbes 400 list are as of September 8, 2023."
Source:Forbes
October 04, 2023 03:35 UTC
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Dangerous teen trend: Getting high from chroming
Learn what it is and how you can protect your child from this dangerous online challenge. Chroming is an online trend that involves intentionally inhaling chemicals or vapors to become intoxicated, and it’s dangerous. Set clear rules about risky behaviors, like chroming, and make sure your teen knows the consequences if they’re caught experimenting. However, recent chroming challenges on social media have caused a renewed interest in the dangerous practice. Sources:https://www.parents.com/what-is-chroming-7508182https://www.foxnews.com/world/chroming-social-media-trend-killed-13-year-old-girlhttps://www.parents.com/what-is-chroming-7508182Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here.
Source:Fox News
October 04, 2023 02:11 UTC
Doctors alert consumers to laxative abuse dangers and ‘warning signs’ amid ongoing drug shortage
"Many GLP-1 medications can cause constipation as a side effect," Meyer noted. One of the primary risks of laxative abuse is dehydration, said Perkins. If someone is turning to laxatives multiple times a week or on an ongoing basis, this can be a warning sign of laxative abuse, according to a family physician. "When you abuse laxatives, you decrease the time your body can absorb those nutrients, which can also cause vitamin deficiencies." Original article source: Doctors alert consumers to laxative abuse dangers and ‘warning signs’ amid ongoing drug shortage
Source:Fox News
October 04, 2023 01:51 UTC
Forbes 400 list names the richest Massachusetts residents
Forbes magazine says in its round-up of the "The 400 Richest People in America" that all seven residents in the state who made the list saw their net worth rise in the past year. Fidelity CEO Abigail Johnson leads the way for Massachusetts with $25.5 billion, up from $20.5 billion in last year's report. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is 62nd on the list, and saw his net worth rise from $10.6 billion to $11.1 billion. Fidelity CEO Abigail Johnson, Patriots owner Robert Kraft and New Balance owner Jim Davis. Boston Red Sox owner John Henry, who Forbes says is a Florida resident, is 215th on the list with a net worth of $5.1 billion.
Source:Forbes
October 04, 2023 01:45 UTC
Senate Republicans Aghast At Unprecedented House GOP Chaos
Senate Republicans were appalled after their counterparts in the House voted on Tuesday to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) ― a first in American history ― paralyzing the lower chamber and again increasing the odds of a government shutdown next month. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) called McCarthy’s ouster “disgraceful.”“We saw a similar thing happen to [former GOP House Speaker John] Boehner, [Paul] Ryan, and now McCarthy. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), shown here at a Capitol news conference Sept. 27, said the next House speaker will beSen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), shown here at a Capitol news conference Sept. 27, said the next House speaker will be "subjected to the same terrorist attacks." House Republicans are expected to vote to elect a new speaker next week, if they can find someone to do the job. said that a faction of House Republicans aren’t willing to accept reality on spending when they control only one house of Congress and Democrats control the Senate and the White House.
Source:Huffington Post
October 04, 2023 01:21 UTC
News Analysis: California knows earthquakes. This week, a temblor reshaped the state's politics
I don’t think so,” said former California GOP Chairman James Brulte, whose work in the state's politics dates to the 1970s. On the Democratic side, four people “dominated California politics for the last 50 years," said former State Controller Steve Westly, pointing to former Assembly Speaker Willie Brown, Gov. “There is a generational change" in the state's politics, said Sara Sadhwani, a professor of politics at Pomona College. By contrast with McCarthy, Feinstein was less partisan. "We have a country where many people across the state of California feel like they may not be being listened to," she said.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 04, 2023 01:12 UTC
Sergio Brown appears on video partying in Mexico weeks after mother’s mysterious death
Former NFL defensive back Sergio Brown was apparently seen on video partying in Mexico as questions still surround his mother’s death. In video acquired by TMZ, Brown is dancing with several people to mid-2000s rap music. In the video, the former defensive back called the death of 73-year-old Myrtle Brown “fake news” and said “it has to be the FBI.”“Fake news. “It has to be the FBI that came into my house on Bob Marley’s death day with the 511 haze and gas unwarranted. That’s fake news.”There was another video of what seems to be Brown quoting lyrics to Drake’s hit “Legend.”“’Oh my god.
Source:Fox News
October 04, 2023 01:02 UTC
Michael Jordan, now worth $3 billion, first pro athlete on Forbes 400
Jordan, who has been a billionaire since 2014, catapulted onto the Forbes 400 list this year following the sale of the Charlotte Hornets in August for $3 billion. The Forbes 400 list is a byword for America's elite, claiming the likes of Tesla CEO Elon Musk (No. How much is Michael Jordan worth? 379 on the Forbes 400 list. His most recent annual royalty check from Nike was for $260 million, Forbes notes.
Source:Forbes
October 04, 2023 00:49 UTC
New Bethany's Efforts to end Homelessness
Marc Rittle is the executive director of New Bethany Ministries, a South Side organization offering support to people experiencing hunger, poverty and homelessness. Federal funds or not, we need to look at the successful strategies we implemented during the peak of the crisis. This program has already saved dozens of families from becoming homeless, thereby curbing the South Side housing crisis just a little bit more. Housing FirstThe best way to solve the unhoused crisis is to place people in housing. In conclusionThe City of Bethlehem and the Bethlehem Housing Authority are about to enter the planning stages of a massive conversion of public housing to mixed-income housing in North Side Bethlehem.
Source:New York Times
October 04, 2023 00:41 UTC
Texas A&M Alum Named in Forbes' Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State List 2023
The class of '91 graduate and New York Life agent gained recognition for being an asset to the Austin community for 26 years. TEXAS, USA — New York Life adviser Keith A. Baker has been listed on the 2023 Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list. The individuals named to this list of distinguished professionals were chosen based on many criteria considered by an independent research firm. Baker grew up in Ohio and Texas, and now lives in Caldwell, Texas with his wife Julie and their children. Follow KAGS on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
Source:Forbes
October 03, 2023 23:40 UTC