Author: David Donovan
As the group “Republicans for Harris” officially announced its launch via social media on Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris is receiving support from not only top Democratic leaders but also GOP leaders. “Republicans for Harris will focus on activating GOP voices ‘to speak to their friends and family about the importance of voting for the Vice President,'” the campaign said, calling the group a “campaign within a campaign,” as reported by The Hill. Grisham Speaks Out X user StephGrisham45 Trump White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham issued a statement, according to the report. “I encourage other Trump administration officials who…
After the Republican-controlled legislature rejected an attempt to repeal the state’s ban on openly carrying firearms, gun rights activists are resuming the fight to repeal the law. Gun Owners of America (GOA) has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to have the gun restriction of 1893 declared unconstitutional and for a court order to prevent the law from being enforced. Challenged Statute Flickr user Jason Meredith It is “unlawful for any person to openly carry on or about his or her person any firearm or electric weapon or device,” states the challenged…
According to the Pew Research Center, more than 2 million Americans take Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide, a weight-loss medication, in 2021, indicating a steady rise in demand. The semglutide medications Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy that Novo Nordisk sold in 2023 generated approximately $21.1 billion for the business. Unwanted Side Effects Unsplash user i yunmai However, as more people take these medications, some are beginning to experience unwanted side effects and body changes, such as Ozempic face and Ozempic butt. Even though taking a weight-loss medication can make the buttocks look different, experts tell TODAY.com that this is something that can happen…
After winning gold when he set the new world record in the men’s 100-meter freestyle on Wednesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle criticized Australia’s Kyle Chalmers and the United States’ Jack Alexy for their unsportsmanlike behavior. According to Reuters transcriptions of an interview Pan gave after the race, “When I finished the 4×100 freestyle relay the other day, I said ‘Hi’ to Chalmers, but he totally ignored me.” Pan said this in a TV interview following the race. Differing Perspectives X user orikron Pan went on to state: “Also, Alexy from the U.S. When we were…
Stellantis, one of the Big Three automakers in Detroit, has been traversing troubled waters as of late. During its earnings call for the first half of 2024 last week, the Jeep and Dodge automaker provided disappointing information. CEO Statement Source: Y.Leclercq/Wikimedia Commons During the conference call, CEO Carlos Tavares stated that the company will work to rebound. He attributed the results to a “challenging industry context” and its own “operational issues.” ‘Significant Work’ Source: Y.Leclercq/Wikimedia Commons Tavares stated, “We have significant work to do, especially in North America, to maximize our long-term potential.” The automaker is taking drastic measures to…
An exoplanet approximately 12 light-years away from Earth has been directly imaged by an international team of astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Epsilon Indi Ab is a planet that has been observed to be one of the coldest exoplanets. Larger Mass NASA The planet, whose mass is several times that of Jupiter, revolves around the K-type star Epsilon Indi A (Eps Ind A), which is about the same age as our Sun but is slightly cooler. Using Webb’s MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument) coronagraph, the team observed Epsilon Indi Ab. “Indirect Measurements” X user AstroCaroline Space and ground-based observatories have…
Drive-thrus have developed into a convenient part of the restaurant industry all over the country since the late 1940s. Customers have appreciated the ability to place food orders at their preferred restaurant from the convenience of their automobiles for decades. New Trend Wikimedia Commons user Coolcaesar Traditionally, restaurant workers have handled drive-thru orders while maintaining face-to-face communication with customers. However, this may soon change. The most recent fast-food chain, Taco Bell, which is owned by Yum Brands (YUM), has joined a startling new trend in the restaurant industry that gradually eliminates human interaction. Implementing AI Wikimedia Commons user Harrison Keely…
On November 24, 1998, there was nearly two feet of snow and ice outside the Salt Lake City KTVX-TV station. This was evidence that Olympic officials had chosen a winter wonderland to host the Games in 2002. Reporter Chris Vanocur sat in the studio live on air at 10 p.m. and held up a piece of paper that would set that selection on fire: It showed that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) may have been taking bribes from Utah authorities. News Spreads Wikimedia Commons user Ikiwaner The news jumped from Utah’s capital city all over the planet and landed 5,300…
The campaign of former President Donald Trump lashed out against the group behind the conservative plan Project 2025, issuing a foreboding warning to anyone who tries to link him to the contentious document. “It will not end well for you,” the campaign said in a release on Tuesday. Dans Steps Down U.S. Navy Trump’s campaign put out the announcement minutes after Paul Dans, the overseer of the 2025 Presidential Transition Project at moderate research organization The Heritage Foundation, reported he would step down from the group in August. His departure comes in the midst of increased scrutiny by former President…
Deere and Co. said it will lay off almost 300 workers at its Moline headquarters. The news was reported in a notice which was filed with the state on Monday. Latest Cutbacks Flickr user dwhatwig The latest round of cutbacks comes after the farm vehicle powerhouse said recently it would layoff almost 600 workers. These layoffs were to be spread across two manufacturing plants in Iowa and one in Moline. Salaried Layoffs Wikimedia Commons user Wleiter Deere affirmed the cutbacks in a release to the Tribune following the state filing. They took note that the new cutbacks were of salaried…