People choose to learn about health, world news based on feelings, study finds
Information-seeking may be governed by effects of what is learned on personal feelings, according to new research. File Photo by George Dolgikh/Shutterstock Dec. 3 (UPI) — People choose whether to seek or avoid information about their health, finances and personal traits based on how they think it will make them feel and how useful it…
Russia’s COVID toll hits 578000 after deadliest month
A medical specialist tends to a patient suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a local hospital in the town of Kalach-on-Don in Volgograd Region, Russia November 14, 2021. REUTERS/Kirill BragaRegister now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.comMOSCOW, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Russia’s COVID-19 death toll has reached at least 578,020, the third worst in…
Senate cuts deal to clear government funding bill
The Senate cut a deal on Thursday night to pave the way for passing a short-term government funding bill to avert a shutdown.Under the deal, the Senate will first vote Thursday night on an amendment from conservatives to defund President BidenJoe BidenBiden and Harris host ‘family’ Hanukkah celebration with more than 150 guests Symone Sanders…
Maxwell accuser testifies Epstein brought her to meet Donald Trump at age 14
1/5 A woman accusing Ghislaine Maxwell of grooming her to be sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein said the late financier brought her to meet President Donald Trump at his Palm Beach, Fla., resort when she was 14. File Photo by Rick Bajornas/EPA-EFE Dec. 1 (UPI) — A woman who accused Ghislaine Maxwell of grooming her…
Global stocks rally set to moderate next year, correction likely
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell as trading is halted in New York, U.S., March 16, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas JacksonRegister now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.comReuters poll graphic on global stock market forecasts:BENGALURU, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Global stocks will shake off recent weakness and…
Fed’s Powell sees growing risk of ‘persistent’ higher inflation
Posted November 30, 2021 at 3:22pmFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the risk of “more persistent” higher inflation has grown as a spike in prices driven by pandemic-related supply and demand mismatches spreads across the economy.Powell fielded questions about inflation from both Democrats and Republicans at a Senate Banking hearing. He appeared alongside Treasury…
CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely
CNN has suspended anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely following new revelations over his involvement in the harassment case against his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D). "The New York Attorney...
Meadows reaches initial cooperation deal with Jan. 6 committee
Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark MeadowsMark MeadowsJan. 6 panel plans vote to censure Trump DOJ official Clark Sunday shows – Spotlight shifts to omicron variant Schiff: Jan. 6 panel decision on charges for Meadows could come this week MORE has reached an initial deal to cooperate with the House committee investigating the…
Greene calls fellow Republican ‘trash’ of GOP conference
Mace “is the trash in the GOP Conference. Never attacked by Democrats or RINO’s (same thing) because she is not conservative, she’s pro-abort,” Greene said in a tweet posted on Tuesday morning, using an acronym for “Republican in name only.” Greene told Mace she “can back up off of” Boebert or “just go hang with your real gal…
COVID-19 may trigger heart condition in young athletes
A heart condition, myocarditis, has been found in a number of U.S. college athletes who have had COVID-19, a new study finds. Myocarditis has also been linked in some young people to the COVID-19 vaccine. But the odds are far greater that this inflammation of the heart muscle will occur in those who get COVID-19…
Abortion case tests Supreme Court’s rightward shift after Trump
The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case that asks the justices to overturn the long-standing decisions that established the right to abortion in the United States, a moment that Republican politicians, conservative legal groups and anti-abortion activists have worked for decades to deliver.The 1973 landmark decision in Roe v. Wade that first legalized…
Omar, Boebert blast one another after tense call
Reps. Ilhan OmarIlhan OmarGOP governor says McCarthy should condemn Boebert’s anti-Muslim remarks GOP eyes booting Democrats from seats if House flips Boebert apologizes to Muslims as Democrats call for ‘real action to confront racism’ MORE (D-Minn.) and Lauren BoebertLauren BoebertGOP governor says McCarthy should condemn Boebert’s anti-Muslim remarks GOP eyes booting Democrats from seats if…
Judge halts Biden vaccine mandate for health workers in 10 states
A federal court on Monday temporarily halted the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health workers at hospitals that receive federal funding.The ruling by a Missouri-based federal judge applies to health care employees in the 10 states that sued to block the administration’s Nov. 5 rule. Those states are Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Mis
Omar calls out Boebert over ‘anti-Muslim’ remarks, denies Capitol incident took place
Rep. Ilhan OmarIlhan OmarOmar calls out Boebert over ‘anti-Muslim’ remarks, denies Capitol incident took place Senators make bipartisan push to block 0M weapons sale to Saudis McCarthy pledges to restore Greene, Gosar to committees if GOP wins House MORE (D-Minn.) slammed Rep. Lauren BoebertLauren BoebertOmar calls out Boebert over ‘anti-Muslim’ remarks, denies Capitol incident took…
Jobless claims plunge to 199K, lowest level since 1969
New weekly claims for jobless aid plunged to the lowest level in more than 50 years last week, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department.In the week ending Nov. 20, there were 199,000 initial applications for unemployment insurance, according to the seasonally adjusted figures, a decline of 71,000 from the previous week. Claims…
Biden invites Taiwan to its democracy summit, sparking China rebuke
Joe Biden has invited Taiwan to a virtual summit on democracy alongside more than 100 countries — a move that sparked indignation from authoritarian China, which is not on the list. Taiwan thanked Biden for the invitation and said the gathering would be a rare opportunity for the self-ruled democracy to burnish its credentials on…
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and leaders
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is subpoenaing the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, going directly after the right-wing groups as well as their leaders.A Tuesday set of subpoenas seeks documents from the extremist and militia groups along with testimony from Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, the chairman of the Proud…
Bret Baier confirms his ‘concerns’ about Tucker Carlson’s Jan. 6 documentary
Fox News anchor Bret Baier confirmed he has “concerns” about a documentary produced by the network’s leading prime-time host, Tucker CarlsonTucker CarlsonRittenhouse says Biden defamed his character when linking him to white supremacists Former Trump official knocks conservatives scoring ‘cheap political points’ on Rittenhouse verdict Two Fox News contributors quit over Tucker Carlson’s Jan. 6 documentary…
Judge extends New York Times ban on Project Veritas coverage
The New York Times building is seen in Manhattan, New York, U.S., August 3, 2020. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonRegister now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.comWHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov 23 (Reuters) – A New York trial judge on Tuesday extended a ban keeping the New York Times from publishing some materials concerning the conservative activist group Project…
Drug used for alcoholism treatment may fight severe COVID-19, study suggests
A new study suggests a drug commonly used to treat alcoholism may also be effective at preventing COVID-19 infection, as well as death from severe disease. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo A widely available drug used to treat alcoholism has potential as a COVID-19 treatment, researchers say. The investigators found that people…