Senators voted to advance the House-passed stopgap spending bill on Friday as the deadline for a government shutdown inches closer. The House-passed short-term spending bill, known as a continuing resolution (CR), would keep spending levels the same as fiscal year (FY) 2024 until Oct. 1. However, if a spending bill is not passed by 11:59…
Several types of skincare products used to treat acne have been recalled due to a cancer risk. The products, which contain benzoyl peroxide, a common treatment for acne, were tested for elevated levels of benzene, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a notice this week. The recalled products include: FDA RECALLS COMMON…
A bill in the Florida House, if passed, could change the relationship between patrons and restaurants when it comes to tipping and service fees. HB 535, titled “Public Lodging and Public Food Service Establishments,” clarifies the terms under which diners may be removed from restaurants if they do not pay their bill. And a recent…
The Department of Defense has dissolved its Office of Net Acquisition – a think tank-like arm of the Pentagon that Republicans have claimed was involved in the Trump-Russia investigation. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell said civilian employees within the office would be “reassigned to mission-critical roles” as the DOD established a plan to rebuild the…
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and several key Democrats are urging Senate Democrats to risk a government shutdown by opposing a must-pass spending bill being considered on the Senate floor today. Instead, Pelosi, who represents San Francisco and is a leading Democrat in the House, is urging senators to back a shorter-term funding extension that…
A junior hockey player was knocked unconscious during a fight on Tuesday night, resulting in the game being suspended. Tri-City Americans defenseman Terrell Goldsmith, 19, and Ashton Cumby of the Seattle Thunderbirds dropped the gloves just after a face-off in the beginning of the second period. The pair exchanged blows, and Goldsmith’s helmet was knocked…
Democrats pounced on President Donald Trump’s purchase of a red Tesla on Tuesday — even though former President Joe Biden similarly paraded a Jeep Wrangler at the White House in 2021. Trump flaunted the vehicle on the White House’s South Lawn with SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is also heading up the newly…
President Donald Trump is blaming former President Joe Biden for getting the U.S. into “a real mess with Russia,” but said he would get the U.S. out of it. He called on Russia to commit to the U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire that Ukraine agreed to earlier this week. “Millions of people are needlessly…
“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg signed off on tech reporter Kara Swisher’s dream of buying The Washington Post from Jeff Bezos or the idea that it may even be “time for a new newspaper.” Swisher said last year that she was working toward assembling a group of investors to purchase the Post, although the billionaire Amazon…
Bill Belichick’s 23-year-old girlfriend is apparently tapped into all things in Chapel Hill. Of course, the legendary football coach joined the Tar Heels late last year to become their head coach after spending close to 50 years on NFL sidelines. The 2024 season was the first time since 1974 where Belichick was not coaching in…
