Posts by Kevin Harson
Elon Musk, the new face of MAGA over Donald Trump?
What’s New Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been branded the de-facto leader of the MAGA Republican Party by critics over what they see as his apparent influence over President-elect Donald Trump amid spending bill negotiations. One expert told Newsweek that “Republican power appears to lie with Musk,” after the mogul helped scrap bipartisan spending legislation…
Read MoreInsurance crisis could spark housing market crash worse than 2008: Report
What’s New The growing instability in the U.S. homeowners insurance markets could lead to a housing crash worse than the 2008 one unless policymakers act fast, warns the Senate Budget Committee in a new report. According to the document, released on Wednesday, the growing risk of more frequent and more severe extreme weather events caused…
Read MoreEric Adams says he greeted Luigi Mangione to “look him in the eye”
What’s New New York City Mayor Eric Adams explained to reporters why he met Luigi Mangione when he entered New York, saying he wanted to “look him in the eye.” Adams told reporter Dan Mannario that he wanted to prove with his presence that New York City is “leading from the front,” and that Mangione…
Read MoreAustin Tice latest: US diplomats make first Syria visit since Assad fall
What’s New The first U.S. diplomats to visit Syria following President Bashar al-Assad‘s ouster earlier this month have arrived in Damascus. Their agenda includes talks with the nation’s new leaders and efforts to uncover information about missing American journalist Austin Tice. Barbara Leaf, the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, joined former special…
Read MoreWill government shutdown affect Social Security? What we know
What’s New A looming government shutdown could force some government agency functions to temporarily cease until new funding has passed. The Social Security Administration (SSA) could be impacted. Why It’s Important Congress has until midnight on Friday, December 20, to form a new budget for the 2025 federal fiscal year or pass a continuing resolution…
Read MoreDonald Trump threatens Europe with tariffs
Donald Trump speaking at Mar-a-Lago in Florida earlier this week. Trump has said he will impose tariffs on the European Union if the bloc does not make up its “tremendous” trade deficit. Donald Trump speaking at Mar-a-Lago in Florida earlier this week. Trump has said he will impose tariffs on the European Union if the…
Read More‘Wordle’ today #1,280 answer, hints and clues for Friday, December 20
One of the reasons Wordle remains as popular today as when it was released three years ago is its simplicity. The easy to understand rules and the game’s shareability help to keep it as The New York Times’ number one most played game. “I really like that Wordle has a simplistic nature, which makes it…
Read More“Connection”‘ December 20: Hints and answers for puzzle #558
Maintaining a Connections win streak is quite a trying task, so if you are in need of a helping hand, then Newsweek has your back. The popular brainteaser was launched by The New York Times in June 2023 and has gone on to become the newspaper’s second-most played game behind Wordle, another word-based puzzle. Connections…
Read MoreElizabeth Warren admits Donald Trump is “exactly right” about debt ceiling
What’s New Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts said that she believes President-elect Donald Trump is “exactly right” to push for removal of the federal debt ceiling. “When Donald Trump says ‘just get rid of [the debt ceiling], it is not good for our country,’ boy, I think he is exactly right on that,” Warren…
Read MorePadres Could Steal $52M Star Infielder, Dodgers Target In Blockbuster Deal
✓ Link copied to clipboard! The San Diego Padres are looking to upgrade their roster this winter. San Diego has consistently been a few steps behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, but this winter, the Padres could get one step ahead of their rivals. Both the Dodgers and the Padres were on the reported wish list…
Read MoreGiants Predicted To Sign $210 Million Star In Dodgers-Esque Offseason Move
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! After Juan Soto signed the biggest contract in baseball history with the New York Mets, all the attention turned to Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes in free agency. The right-hander is destined to sign a deal worth well north of $200 million with some experts projecting his deal to…
Read MoreRepublicans blame Democrats after blowing up their own funding bill
What’s New Republicans on Thursday blamed Democrats after a GOP-backed spending plan to avert a government shutdown tanked on the floor of the House of Representatives. The bill failed by a vote of 174-235, with one member voting present. Thirty-eight Republicans voted against it, bucking President-elect Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and billionaire Elon…
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